Dock & Dine Restaurants with Waterside Views | New Canaan & Darien Moms

Dock & Dine Restaurants with Water Views

For locals in Fairfield County, the Long Island Sound can make summer feel like a vacation. Boating is even more popular these days, lending itself to the perfect social distancing activity. Waterfront restaurants are a lovely way to dine alfresco, with an added bonus of “dock and dine” options. We’ve put together a list of area restaurants where boating to dinner is part of the culinary experience. Don’t have a boat? No worries…you can also drive to these scenic spots!

 

Greenwich

L’escale Restaurant & Bar
With a nod to the Côte d’Azur, this French gem is located at Delamar Greenwich Harbor Hotel. Call the day of your dinner to see if a slip is available. Dock Master (Bill): 203.733.5320. The cost is $2 per foot, per hour. 

 

Norwalk

Norwalk Visitor Docks
If you’d like to explore the shops and restaurants of South Norwalk, you can book a slip in the heart of SoNo. The best part? The dock is a short walk to Washington Street. Then you can browse windows and menus until you decide where to land. To book a slip, call the Veterans Park Boating Center at 203.866.8810. Or visit the website here. The cost to dock is $1.50 per foot. 

There are many great restaurants in the area, but some options close to the dock include Washington Prime, Public Wine Bar SoNo, The Spread and Mecha Noodle Bar.

To discover all the fun things to see and do in SoNo (and more options to dine), check out visitsono.com. 

Sunset Grille
Take in the sunset while dining harborside at this seafood staple on Calf Pasture Beach. Contact Norwalk Cove Marine for transient dockage. Use VHF channel 72 or call the Dock Master (Val): 203.838.5899 for slip options. 


Rowayton

The Restaurant at Rowayton Seafood
A local institution, The Restaurant at Rowayton Seafood serves seasonal cuisine and seafood dishes along the picturesque Five Mile River. Call to reserve a boat slip with a credit card: 203.866.4488, ext. 1.

 

Stamford 

Crab Shell
At the seafood-focused Crab Shell, every meal comes with a lively, party atmosphere. Slip reservations are first come, first serve, and they have 11 spots available. Call 203.967.7229 or try VHF Channel 9. The fee is $10-$15 per boat when a dock attendant is on duty.

Harbor Point Marina
Contact Harbor Point Marina to book a slip in the harbor for any of these dining establishments below. Call 475.395.5908 or 203.355.6045. Cost is $1 per foot. Max is 2 hours.

Bareburger
Serving up a bevy of burgers, beer, sandwiches and greens, Bareburger works with sustainable partners and farmers to make “clean comfort food.”

Fortina
Known for wood-fired pizzas with a taste of Naples, Fortina is a waterfront hotspot.

Mexicue
You’ll find bold flavors and delicious margaritas at this fun spot that “stays true to the Mexican tradition.”  

Prime
At Prime, you can enjoy sushi, surf & turf and specialty cocktails with a water view.

Sign of the Whale
Using fresh and seasonal ingredients, Sign of the Whale adds a global twist to comfort food.

There are multiple dining spots to check out at Harbor Point! For a more complete list, visit harborpt.com


Westport

The Whelk
Overlooking the beautiful Saugatuck River, The Whelk offers an inventive menu with sustainable seafood, local produce and craft cocktails. There’s a Municipal Dock behind the restaurant, with transient slips available on a first come, first serve basis.

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