Posted in Connecticut April 03, 2018 by

If You Love Lobster, You’ll Want To Visit This Tiny Village In Connecticut

We have many towns in Connecticut with fantastic dining options, but if you are in search of amazing lobster, you need to visit this tiny village in the Nutmeg State. Noank is certainly small, but its restaurants put out some of the biggest flavors you will find especially when it comes to lobster. Get ready to start drooling, let’s take a look at this small village that is a lobster lovers dream.

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Noank is a tiny village of just 2.2 square miles in the town of Groton. The area is steeped in shipbuilding, fishing, and lobstering history and this may be why some of the best lobster restaurants are found right here in this waterfront community.
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Ford's Lobsters is a casual seafood shack specializing in lobsters that offers dockside dining. It is easily recognizable by all of the buoys hanging off the sides of the building.
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You will find all kinds of incredible dishes for lobster lovers at this restaurant. Lobster bisque, lobster risotto croquettes, lobster mac and cheese, lobster alfredo, and more. The list of choices goes on and on. You can also pick a whole lobster or choose a classic lobster roll to satisfy your cravings.

15 Riverview Ave., Noank, CT
Founded in 1947, Abbott's Lobster In The Rough has quite a following. Through the decades this seaside restaurant has Nutmeggers flocking to its tables for the tasty lobster dishes offered.
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Lobster dishes that you won't want to miss at this joint include the lobster tail salad, lobster deviled eggs, and the four different kinds of lobster rolls served up filled with fresh meat. This spot will have you coming back again and again.

117 Pearl St., Noank, CT
Costello's Clam Shack is the sister restaurant to Abbott's Lobster In The Rough. Offering more fried seafood options, this spot on the water has some incredible views to accompany their tasty food.
Costello's Clam Shack
Costello's Clam Shack
At Costello's Clam Shack, lobster aficionados will fall in love with the fried lobster tail, lobster bisque, and several versions of the delicious tried and true lobster roll. This clam shack has a fierce reputation for serving up some of the tastiest seafood in the state.

145 Pearl St., Noank, CT
Not an obvious choice when you are searching for spectacular lobster dishes, Carson's Store has exactly what you are looking for if you desire lobster for breakfast. This charming restaurant with retro diner decor in a landmark building dating back to 1907, has the best lobster breakfast in the area.
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Lobster benedicts are the perfect combination of fresh eggs and lobster meat or try the lobster bacon avocado omelet, both will amaze you. The lunch menu is equally exciting with a scrumptious lobster BLT, lobster avocado grilled cheese, or for a classic bite, the hot lobster roll. You'll be surprised at the lobster offerings at this unassuming spot.

43 Main St., Noank, CT

Which of these enticing lobster restaurants have you been to visit? Which one is your favorite? Chime in down below in the comments section, we’d love to hear what you think.

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