With its southern borders situated along the Atlantic Ocean, the state of Connecticut is home to numerous beaches, such as Rowaytown Community Beach in Rowayton, Walnut Beach in Milford and Calf Pasture Beach in Westport. Visitors to Connecticut's beaches have a variety of restaurants to choose from, including some located along the beaches. Providing views of the ocean, these beachfront eating places include upscale seafood restaurants and casual Italian bistros.
The Beach House has served the community of Milford since April 2005. The restaurant held "Zagat" dining guide ratings of "very good to excellent" for its food, decor and service as of September 2010. To begin the meal, the restaurant features a raw bar, serving three types of oysters, clams and jumbo shrimp. Seafood is a specialty of the house, such as the locally-caught swordfish served in a tomato stew, with white beans, linguisa Portuguese sausage and clams. For dessert, try the blueberry tart or the chocolate mousse cake. Featuring around 440 selections, the wine list is a past recipient of the "Wine Spectator" magazine "Award of Excellence." The Beach House serves dinner Tuesdays through Sundays and brunch every Sunday. The restaurant closes for business Mondays Reservations are recommended. Business casual attire is appropriate. Outdoor seating is available on the restaurant's patio overlooking the beach, weather permitting.
Beach House
141 Merwin Ave.
Milford, CT 06460
203-877-9300
beachhousemilford.com
Established in January 2000, Positano's Restaurant in Westport overlooks the beach. As of September 2010, the restaurant held "Zagat" ratings of "very good to excellent" for its food, decor and service. Six appetizers lead the menu, such as the abissi marini cold, shrimp, calamari, clams, celery and olives in a lemon vinaigrette sauce. A signature pasta dish is the ravioli ai crostacei, which are stuffed with lobster and crab meat and covered in a basil sauce. Among the desserts are the tiramisu and New York cheesecake, both of which are made on the premises. The wine list features more than 60 selections. Positano's Restaurant serves lunch and dinner daily. Reservations are highly suggested. Casual attire is acceptable.
Positano's Restaurant
233 Hills Point Rd.
Westport, CT 06880
203-454-492
positanoswestport.com
Founded in 1996, The Restaurant at Rowayton Seafood is situated on the beach in Rowayton. The restaurant held "Zagat" ratings of "very good to excellent" for its food, decor and service as of September 2010. To start the meal, the restaurant serves 19 appetizers, such as the coconut-battered shrimp served with mango salsa. A featured entree is the organic salmon accompanied with an Italian stew made with asparagus and pureed peas. Another is the yellow fin tuna, served in a hoisin sauce. The Restaurant at Rowayton Seafood is open for lunch and dinner daily. Reservations are highly suggested. Casual attire is the norm when dining at the restaurant. A children's menu is available for young diners.
The Restaurant at Rowayton Seafood
89 Rowayton Ave.
Rowayton, CT 06853
203-866-4488
rowaytonseafood.com
