Clinton is a small historic fishing town in south central Connecticut known to many as the bluefish capital of the world, according to iGuide.com. Many visit Clinton to enjoy the peace and quiet of a small marina town, as well as sample some delicious seafood. Clinton's restaurants serve a variety of cuisines, though seafood is the top priority. Clam chowder, lobster tails and, of course, bluefish are ubiquitous menu items in keeping with the town's long-standing New England fishing tradition.
This casual eatery located at Cedar Island Marina in Clinton offers fantastic views of the Long Island Sound and fresh seafood to match. Chef David Henry Thomasson lends his more than twenty-five years of experience to Rocky's classic New England menu. Start your meal with some fresh clams on the half shell with shallot black pepper vinegar sauce, crab cakes served with chipotle aioli or duck confit spring rolls with mango, hoisin sauce and shitake mushroom. For your main course, try the backed sole with garlic breadcrumbs and lemon butter sauce, traditional jambalaya and cornbread, or whole steamed lobster. Live music is featured every Friday night starting at 9:30 pm.
Aqua On The Water
34 Riverside Dr.
Clinton, CT 06413
860-664-3788
aquaonthewater.com
Voted the "Best Seafood Restaurant Statewide" by Connecticut Magazine in 2009, Westbrook Lobster has two locations in Wallingford and Clinton. This casual, family-style restaurant emphasizes top quality fresh seafood and friendly service. Westbrook Lobster serves both classic dishes like New England clam chowder and clams casino, as well as creative concoctions like Cajun-style tilapia topped with lobster meat and pina colada grilled sea scallops. The Simply Healthy menu features light seafood dishes accompanied with your choice of salad, rice or redskin potatoes. Westbrook Lobster also offers catering and the restaurant available for special events.
Westbrook Lobster
346 East Main St. (Rt 1)
Clinton, CT 06413
860-664-9464
westbrooklobster.com
Chip's Pub III opened in 1994 and it has since become a popular place to eat and drink in Clinton. Chip's extensive menu features everything from fried finger food to gourmet Italian sandwiches. Start off with some buffalo chicken sliders topped with blue cheese dressing, lettuce and tomato, spicy chicken quesadillas with jack cheese and jalapenos, or some baked stuffed clams with cheese, garlic, onions and bacon. For something lighter, try an Asian sesame salad or chopped antipasto. Main dishes include pretzel-encrusted halibut, sizzling steak fajitas and classic fish and chips. Choose from a wide selection of beers on tap.
Chip's Pub III
24 W Main St
Clinton, CT 06413
860-669-3463
chipspub3.com
