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9+ YEARS IN TBR
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SHELL & BONES OYSTER BAR & GRILL

(5.0 Score)
100 South Water Street,
New Haven, CT 06519 Directions

Since 2015

Specialities:

✓Shrimp Cocktail ✓Harbor Sampler ✓Shrimp Ceviche ✓Tower of Shells ✓Northern California Caviar ✓Tuna Tartare ✓Lobster Bao ✓Polpette ✓Crab Cake ✓Thai Curry Mussel Pot ✓Baked Ricotta ✓Coconut Milk Fried Cauliflower ✓Soy Glazed Pork Belly ✓Cheese Board ✓Charcuterie Board ✓Cheese and Charcuterie Board ✓Linguini Fra Diavolo ✓Squid Ink Carbonara ✓Pan Roasted Half Chicken ✓Bouillabaisse ✓Steamed Lobster ✓Alaskan Black Garlic Cod ✓Salmon ✓Seared Scallops and Lobster Salad

" Shell & Bones Oyster Bar & Grill is a seafood eatery perched on New Haven Harbor, offering steaks, water views, and a seasonal deck. The restaurant occupies a waterfront space, a legendary restaurant location for decades. The design pays homage to the area's nautical history while offering a light and airy space with clean lines, amazing water views, ocean breezes, and a fireplace for those chilly nights. They focus on seafood, steak, and the raw bar, using fresh and sustainable ingredients. All their soups, stocks, sauces, and desserts are made in-house under the watchful eye of Chef Franco. The restaurant provides accommodations for private parties and corporate events. They offer both indoor and outdoor dining.

2026 Highlights: Shell & Bones Oyster Bar and Grill offers the Happy Hour specials. "

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Best Seafood by Connecticut Magazine Readers' Choice Statewide Winner in 2023
CTNOW Best New Restaurant in 2017
Best of CT Editor's Choice Award in 2018

Menu:

SMALL PLATES:
Tuna Tartare $20.00
Lobster Bao $25.00
Polpette $13.00
Crab Cake $23.00
Thai Curry Mussel Pot $6.00
Baked Ricotta $15.00
Coconut Milk Fried Cauliflower $14.00
Soy Glazed Pork Belly $18.00
Cheese Board $18.00
Charcuterie Board $18.00
Cheese & Charcuterie Board $34.00
Soup & Salad:
N.E. Clam Chowder $13.00
Golden & Red Beet Carpaccio $18.00
Mediterranean Salad $16.00
Kale Caesar Salad $16.00
SIDE DISHES:
Simple Greens $10.00
Roasted Brussels Sprouts With Bacon, Onion And Carrots $10.00
Sautéed Forest Mushrooms & Garlic $10.00
Pommes Frites $10.00
Steamed Asparagus $10.00
Creamed Spinach $10.00
Baked Potato $10.00

Contact:

(203) 787-3466

Mon-Thu: 12pm - 10pm
Fri: 12pm - 11pm
Sat: 11am - 11pm
Sun: 11am - 10pm

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4+ YEARS IN TBR
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DAMATOS SEAFOOD II

(4.9 Score)
423 Whalley Avenue,
New Haven, CT 06511 Directions

Since 1933

Specialities:

✓Shrimp Order ✓Fried Shrimp Salad ✓Kid's Grilled Cheese ✓Sautéed Shrimp Salad ✓Grilled Chicken Salad ✓Chicken Tenders ✓Hot Dog ✓Lunch Portion Shrimp Boat ✓Shrimp and Clam Strips Mixed Platter ✓Whole Clams Platter ✓Triple Crab Cake ✓French Fries ✓Shrimp Platter ✓Hush Puppies ✓Clam Strips ✓Calamari and Scallop Platter ✓New England Clam Chowder ✓Lobster Bisque ✓Fried Flounder Fillet

" D'Amato's Seafood II is a family-owned restaurant now run by the fifth generation. They serve classic seafood specialties, including lobster rolls and whole belly clams, with large portions. The restaurant prides itself on “Hookin’ Up” their community with the finest fried seafood. Their specialty is fried and deliciously seasoned seafood sourced fresh and prepared with care. They provide classic fried fillet with the works, served on a bun with cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, tartar, and hot sauce. Customers can enjoy their combos, a variety of fried seafood to feed multiple people, including fries and onion rings. D'Amato's Seafood offers outdoor seating, a kids' menu, and online orders.

2026 Highlights: The restaurant offers street parking, validated parking as well as catering. "

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License #0808637

Menu:

SIDE ORDERS:
Scallop Order $24.99
Hush Puppy Order $5.49
Calamari Order $17.99
Clam Strips Order $16.99
Onion Ring Order $4.99
Fried Lobster Tails Order $27.99
Whole Clams (Quahogs) Order $17.99
Cole Slaw Side $1.89
Crab Cake $4.99
Shrimp Order $14.99
Okra Order $5.49
Oysters Order $23.99
French Fries Order $4.99
Double Crab Cake With Slaw $11.99
PLATTERS:
Triple Crab Cake Platter $19.69
Shrimp Platter $19.99
Calamari Platter $21.99
Whole Clam (Quahogs) Platter $21.99
Fried Oyster Platter $28.99
Clam Strips Platter $20.99
Soft Shell Crabs Platter $34.99
Fried Lobster Tail Platter $31.99
Scallop Platter $29.99

Contact:

(203) 498-2722

Mon-Wed: 10:30am - 6:30pm
Thu-Sat: 11am - 7:30pm
Sun: Closed

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3+ YEARS IN TBR

CAJUN BOILED SEAFOOD

(4.8 Score)
72A Church Street,
New Haven, CT 06510 Directions

Since 2017

Specialities:

✓Hush Puppies ✓Edamame ✓Coleslaw ✓Caesar Salad ✓Seafood Gumbo ✓White Rice ✓Corn on the Cob ✓Onion Rings ✓Fried Scallop ✓Fried Calamari ✓Lemon Pepper Wings ✓Cajun Wings ✓Mozzarella Cheese ✓Crab Cake ✓Chicken Tender ✓Fried Oyster ✓Fried Clam Strips ✓Fried Shrimp Basket ✓Catfish Slider ✓Chicken Burger ✓Crabmeat Roll and Lobster Roll

“ Cajun Boiled Seafood is a relaxed eatery serving seafood boils, lobster rolls, and other comfort food, along with beer. The restaurant uses fresh ingredients for cooking and serves delicious food. They offer catering services for customers' private events. Cajun Boiled Seafood provides free Wi-Fi and television. They also offer wheelchair access for guests with disabilities. The best nights at this restaurant are Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. The restaurant accepts credit card payments. They also provide takeout facilities if needed, as well as the convenience of food delivery to customers' homes or designated locations. ”

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License #3393905

Menu:

APPETIZERS:
Crab Fries $10.99
Fried Clam $10.99
Fried Calamari $10.50
Lemon Pepper Wing $10.50
Cajun Wing $10.50
Buffalo Wing $10.50
Chicken Tender (3) $8.99
Hush Puppies (12) $4.99
Edamame $6.99
Onion Ring $15.99
Fried Scallop $10.50
BBQ Wing $12.99
Fried Fish $12.99
Fried Shrimp $8.99
SLIDERS:
Seafood Rice $8.99
Corn On The Cob (2) $3.00
Potatoes (3 Pcs) $3.00
Pork Sausage $7.99
Potato Fries $6.50
Garlic Butter Fries $7.50
Cajun Fries $7.50
Sweet Potato Fries $7.50
Steamed Rice $2.50
Garlic Bread $5.99
Seafood Pasta $9.99
Soup & Salad:
Coleslaw $3.99
Caesar Salad $6.99
Crabmeat Salad $8.99
Clam Chowder $7.99
Seafood Gumbo White Rice $7.99
Shrimp Salad $8.99

Contact:

(203) 691-5682

Mon-Thu & Sun: 12pm - 10pm
Fri & Sat: 12pm - 11pm

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SHELL & BONES OYSTER BAR & GRILL REVIEWS

Food, service, and overall experience were truly memorable! The menu is impressive—and the execution absolutely delivers. Juan C. was attentive, knowledgeable, and brought a fun energy to our table. We will be back for sure!.

Awesome location and great food at good prices!! Awesome for a date night especially in the summer!.

Good seafood. Pricey. Great atmosphere. On the water surrounded by boats.

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DAMATOS SEAFOOD II REVIEWS

Great spot for fried seafood. Friendly service, she recommended the fried shrimp, which was crispy, tasty, and tender— about 6 with the lunch special. Fries were actually potato wedges (yum). Onion rings were lightly breaded more like onion straws. Fried catfish was so flaky and delicate. Tartar sauce was yummy. I didn’t ask my kid how the hot dog was but there was no evidence of it so it must have been good. Chowder was hearty and thick.

Got the seafood platter. Service and food were great. The young lady at the front counter was very friendly and helpful.

Excellent food Was cooked to perfection! Will visit again soon!.

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We decided to go later in the night. It was THE BEST decision EVER! Customer service is TOP TIER!!! It smells fresh and clean!!! My food was SUPER HOT and FRESH …..cooked to perfection !!! It was STILL WARM TWO HOURS LATER!!!! The amount of food compared to the price ……..YOU CAN’T beat the quality or quantity. I HIGHLY recommend this amazing Establishment…..THE MUSIC!!!!!!!! THEY DID NOT MISS……I WILL BE BACK!!!!.

I had an amazing experience at this Cajun seafood restaurant! The food was absolutely delicious! You can really taste the freshness and quality in every bite. On top of that, the staff were incredibly friendly, welcoming, and attentive, making us feel right at home from the moment we walked in. Highly recommend!.

Didn't know how it would be but it turned out to be a great spot! Food was delicious and the staff was outstanding! Nice location! Staff even brought out on their behalf a piece of cheesecake to celebrate my birthday! Thank you to the staff!.

TBR® Inspection Score Report

SHELL & BONES OYSTER BAR & GRILL Total Inspection Points: 119/120
Experience: 9
Business Hours: 10
Menu Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Online Order: 10
Pricing: 10
Responsiveness: 10
Reviews Study: 10
Table Reservation: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

DAMATOS SEAFOOD II Total Inspection Points: 118/120
Business Hours: 9
Complete Info: 9
Menu Images: 10
Exact Services: 10
Experience: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Online Order: 10
Pricing: 10
Responsiveness: 10
Reviews Study: 10
Table Reservation: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

CAJUN BOILED SEAFOOD Total Inspection Points: 116/120
Acknowledgments: 9
Complete Info: 9
Experience: 9
Social Media: 9
Business Hours: 10
Menu Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Online Order: 10
Pricing: 10
Reviews Study: 10