Food scene
The Ahi Tuna app is one of my favorites! You may want to drive or walk about a mile but if you can't agree on the same food it's all here and good. Salads, burgers, pasta dishes, or just a home-cooked meatloaf dinner. Pricing is average and you will meet friendly local people sitting in the barside dining area!
(FYI they no longer serve breakfast)
Charlie's Place Restaurant
26 Main StThe Ahi Tuna app is one of my favorites! You may want to drive or walk about a mile but if you can't agree on the same food it's all here and good. Salads, burgers, pasta dishes, or just a home-cooked meatloaf dinner. Pricing is average and you will meet friendly local people sitting in the barside dining area!
(FYI they no longer serve breakfast)
La Llorona Progressive Mexican Cuisine
13 Hope StreetI've never been one for Mexican food but really enjoyed!
American Bistro serves an eclectic mix of fresh, local, organic and gluten-free ingredients Raw bar including a modest selection of native oyster varieties are available daily. outdoor patio dining in season.
11 locals recommend
Lillian's Cafe
374 Main St American Bistro serves an eclectic mix of fresh, local, organic and gluten-free ingredients Raw bar including a modest selection of native oyster varieties are available daily. outdoor patio dining in season.
The Black Sheep
247 Main StIf you would like casual outdoor dining on Main Street
Great upper-level deck overlooking Niantic Bay and you will most likely have a train go by re-opening soon
7 locals recommend
Main Street Grille In Niantic
252 Main StGreat upper-level deck overlooking Niantic Bay and you will most likely have a train go by re-opening soon
Just a walk over the bridge and use the stairs to go down
Great Location, awesome raw bar, and the best shrimp cocktail, yes, there are burgers and fried stuff all while watching the boats go by. (serve beer and wine only) Great place for sunset!
The Dock Restaurant
9 1st StJust a walk over the bridge and use the stairs to go down
Great Location, awesome raw bar, and the best shrimp cocktail, yes, there are burgers and fried stuff all while watching the boats go by. (serve beer and wine only) Great place for sunset!
Dev's On Main
255 Main StreetGreat atmosphere, food and drinks, and friendly staff
The Spice Club
239 Main StThi and Chinese food
Dairy Queen (Treat)
73 Pennsylvania AveIt's a must and a really short walk!
Great for Breakfast or Icecream on the back deck. Every kid loves this place!
12 locals recommend
Gumdrops & Lollipops Candy, Ice Cream & Diner
334 Main StGreat for Breakfast or Icecream on the back deck. Every kid loves this place!
Diamond Chinese Restaurants
53 Pennsylvania AvenueJust about in the backyard its average for food quality take out only
Giuliano's Bake Shop
284 Main StYou must get a breakfast sandwich from here! Just a short walk on Main St
Village Bake House Niantic
500 Pennsylvania AveRustic Café
516 Boston Post RdCool atmosphere one of the smallest places
Lyme Tavern Restaurant & Sports Bar
229 W Main StLive music & pool tables
ONE OF THE BEST! open dining looking over the Thames river food is GREAT! Make sure you have the bread with garlic butter
27 locals recommend
On The Waterfront Restaurant
250 Pequot AveONE OF THE BEST! open dining looking over the Thames river food is GREAT! Make sure you have the bread with garlic butter
Black Point Pizza
44 Black Point RdGreat food love cauliflower pizza crust and wait staff
Skipper's Restaurant
167 Main StBEST for Fried seafood sit overlooking Niantic bay
If your looking for homemade pasta this is the place we have always done take out
32 locals recommend
Paul's Pasta Shop
223 Thames StIf your looking for homemade pasta this is the place we have always done take out
Anthony J's Bistro
6 Holmes StDowntown Mystic is a great day trip this place is always good
Angie's & Pier 27 of Mystic
25 Roosevelt AveGreat little spot in Mystic
Bill's Seafood Restaurant
548 Boston Post Rd20 Min drive outdoor eating
Red 36
2 Washington StGreat food and atmosphere bit more upscale on the Mystic river
Natural Food Store
21 Hope StSightseeing
Niantic Boardwalk
30 Main StBook Barn Downtown
267 Main StIts worth taking a short drive to the location that is on West Main street
Make reservations to go over to Block Island for the day and rents bikes its a great day trip
17 locals recommend
Block Island Express Ferry
2 Ferry StMake reservations to go over to Block Island for the day and rents bikes its a great day trip
Foxwoods Resort Casino
350 Trolley Line BlvdMystic Aquarium
Mystic Seaport Museum
75 Greenmanville AveFields Of Fire Adventure Park
715 Noank Ledyard RdLooking to rent paddle boards or Kayak 3 min drive
Great way to spend the day on Niantic River
Three Belles Outfitters
113 Oswegatchie Hills RdLooking to rent paddle boards or Kayak 3 min drive
Great way to spend the day on Niantic River
Essex Steam Train & Riverboat
1 Railroad AveGreat fall trip
Niantic Public House and Brewery
243 Main StWorth a short walk
Rocky Neck State Park
244 W Main StHas some hiking or biking trails
If your looking to do a little shopping 20 min ride
109 locals recommend
Clinton Crossing Premium Outlets
20 Killingworth TurnpikeIf your looking to do a little shopping 20 min ride
GREAT PARK 20 Min drive beautiful views and easy biking and Hiking. One not to miss
57 locals recommend
Bluff Point State Park
55 Depot RdGREAT PARK 20 Min drive beautiful views and easy biking and Hiking. One not to miss
Coastal Gifts On Main
266 Main StStop for a tee shirt great coastal gift shop
Children's Museum of Southeastern Connecticut
409 Main StVincitori Apizza
294 Main StGood pizza!
Smith's Acres Llc
4 West Main StreetFresh veggies & gifts
Fishing charters
Walking distance if your looking for supplies or bait they also offer charters
Black Hawk II
11 Main StIf you want to fish they are within walking distance
J & B Tackle Co
25 Smith AvenueTraveler advice
Don't miss
Niantic Farmers MarketDowntown on Methodist Street
Thursdays 3-6:00 starting June 9th through October 13th get your hands on locally grown and made goodies.
Don't miss
Niantic Summer Concert Series
I've posted a photo in the listing photos with time and dates
Don't miss
Family Fun Library shows for kids Mccooks park bandshell
June 21st -Aug 9th 7:00 to 7:45
magic shows, juggling, music, dancing
Don't miss
61st Outdoor Arts and Crafts Show
July 2nd & 3rd
East Lyme town hall green