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On the Waterfront
250 Pequot Ave
New London, CT 06320
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Radisson Hotel New London £58 1.5 mi 2.4 km 3 of 5 stars
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“Schooners” restaurantrow.com
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#36 of 121 restaurants in New London
3.0 of 5 stars 8 ratings  |  Write a review
  • Cuisines: Seafood
  • 250 Pequot Ave, New London, CT 06320
  • (860) 437-3801

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4 of 5 stars
TARCY2
Connecticut
23 Aug 2009

Have eaten here numerous times and continue to return...am surprised by the negative reviews. It's become one of my parents' favorite places. Ate there last night and again had a great meal. I had the baked stuffed shrimp (3) drizzled with a lobster sherry sauce, my father had swordfish with mango salsa, and my mother had the chicken francaise (which... more

“Raw Meat Served with No Apology”
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2 of 5 stars
hrteach
Longmeadow, MA
11 Aug 2009

My family and I were quite excited about having dinner at what used to be "Schooners" - a restaurant we previously enjoyed. We returned recently to find new restaurant, On the Waterfront, with new management. My sister's two year old was served a raw chicken tender. The manager (owner?) never came over to apologize for the health hazard, and when... more

“don't waste your time”
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1 of 5 stars
biggy1
biggy1
20 Jun 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
CT
9 Jan 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
A TripAdvisor Member
Groton, CT
21 Sep 2005
1
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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
Connecticut
20 Aug 2005
1
person found this review helpful

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
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.