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4 of 5 stars 11 ratings
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#1 of 38 restaurants in Guilford
  • Cuisines: Seafood
  • Average price*: $ 25
  • Address: 891 Boston Post Rd., Guilford, CT
  • Phone:  203-453-9276
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5 of 5 stars
NearTheBeach 8 contributions
Stamford, CT
Sep 15, 2008

First of all, it's not "barbecue" at The Place. It's all about the grill. And excellent grilled corn, clams swabbed with a bit of butter and ketchup and hot sauce after they open sizzling on the grill (or plain, for purists), one of the best rib eye steaks I've ever had, grilled oysters...and, of course, the lobsters. OMG, if you've... more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Aug 14, 2008

The Place is THE PLACE. Awesome seafood, BYOB, sit on a stump and eat off of a wood table. The atmosphere is unparalleled, fun and unique. Grilled lobster is to die for. more

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5 of 5 stars
Placefan 1 contribution
North Haven, Connecticut
Jul 2, 2008

Many of the reviews above were clearly written by people who like their lobster rinsed, stuffed, baked and slathered beyond recognition, their clams breaded, fried, and tartar - sauced beyond imagination and therefore view The Place's seafood fare as "bland" and "tasteless". SO! For all you seafood purists out there - The Place is Your Place! If you like clams... more

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5 of 5 stars
MarionRoss 1 contribution
MarionRoss
Jun 16, 2008

I was here last year and it was great ! The Owners actually work along with the staff . Its basically an old fashion clam bake , they have Lobsters, Clams, Mussells, Three varieties of fish, Chicken, Stake, Corn on cob, sometimes they have Baked potato, Brink your Own Beer or Wine , they sell Soda and desert. Owners are... more

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5 of 5 stars
jamesat16 1 contribution
LosAngeles
Jun 6, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Come to where the Oysters Oyst. If you listen carefully , you will hear them Oyst. Unique .Its an outdoor clambake !! Corn, Baked Poto , Ice Cream Sundaes are the old fashion kind . They don't skimp ! Its enjoyable. more

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2 of 5 stars
CTF00DCRITIC 4 contributions
Guilford, CT
May 24, 2008
1/2 found this review helpful

The Place is a well known little spot in Guilford. You dine outside, and put your rump on a stump! The seating is actually old tree trunks. The place is indeed unique, but I have to say I agree with the last review - prices seem high for just average fair. We always wanted to try it, and when we... more

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2 of 5 stars
cea68 5 contributions
Connecticut
Mar 20, 2008
0/1 found this review helpful

The Place is only about atmosphere, that's it - NOT about food! This is rustic rustic rustic - like going for a beach bar-b-que (just not on the beach). The tables and chairs (logs and big wooden spools) are great fun, and sitting outdoors very pleasant. However, the food struck me as really expensive. I'm not cheap - I'm willing... more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Mar 8, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

The place is the best - omg the lobster is steamed and then broiled and the corn slathered with butter...eaten off paper plates while seated on tree stump stools under a big tent! more

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5 of 5 stars
graceslick 2 contributions
ct
Jul 14, 2007
2/2 found this review helpful

If you want a cool place to kick back and relax and bring your own whatever (salad, sides, booze)...this is the place to be. On a wonderfurl summer evening, I can think of no better place to be for steamed mussels, steamers, clams and grilled lobsters. Not to mention the wonderful roasted corn, catfish and rib eyes!. This is not... more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Northford, CT
May 9, 2005
4/4 found this review helpful

All outside under a big tent, you sit on tree stumps and dine on outdoor wooden tables. Bring your own beer or wine. They BBQ on an open wooden BBQ. This is a fun place to sit and relax. more

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The Place Address

891 Boston Post Rd., Guilford, CT
Tel: 203-453-9276
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.