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On the Waterfront
250 Pequot Ave
New London, CT 06320
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Radisson Hotel New London $123 1.5 mi 2.4 km 3 of 5 stars
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#46 of 118 restaurants in New London
  • Cuisines: Seafood
  • Address: 250 Pequot Ave, New London, CT 06320
  • Phone:  (860) 437-3801
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“don't waste your time”
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1 of 5 stars
biggy1 1 contribution
biggy1
Jun 20, 2009

If you have any conception of what fine food or service are avoid this disappointing dump! Over price poorly prepared food and rude waitstaff galore. more

“Honestly the best hidden treasure in NL”
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4 of 5 stars
CTYankeelover 1 contribution
CT
Jan 9, 2009

Although the restuarant description states "On the Waterfront" is a seafood restuarant, it also has a very large selection of Italian and traditional American fare. I discovered this restuarant a few months ago and have dined there several times since. Both the lunch and dinner menus have large selections and variety. I've always left the restuarant very satisfied as the... more

“Lunch didn't come for 50 minutes and was only warm”
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2 of 5 stars
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Groton, CT
Sep 21, 2005
1/1 found this review helpful

one of the few places on the water on the CT coast from Waterford to Stonington. Good menu. Lunch service today was SLOW. First one's in the door at noon. Food for 8 didn't arrive until 12:50. And the food was barely warm. When asked the watress replied there were only 2 cooks and 3 tables ordered at the same... more

“A great long time restaurant on the water”
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4 of 5 stars
MrCottage 8 contributions
Connecticut
Aug 20, 2005
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A popular spot located on the water with a multitude of boats to observe. This family-owned bistro is very comfortable with consistently great food at a reasonable price. more

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On the Waterfront Address

250 Pequot Ave, New London, CT 06320
Tel: (860) 437-3801
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