Diners' Choice: Great for scenic views restaurants in Connecticut

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Updated April 05, 2025

Looking restaurants that have the most scenic view in Connecticut? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Dog Watch Cafe

4.9

4.9 (4054)

$30 and under

American

Mystic

About the restaurant

WELCOME TO DOG WATCH CAFE!

One thing we know for sure—the Dog Watch is a great way to keep you and your crew happy. Dog Watch is all about having a good time. With locations in Stonington and Mystic, Connecticut, enjoy amazing food and great people with your choice of waterfront views and sunsets or a relaxed backyard atmosphere.

PLEASE NOTE: Reservations for "standard" tables are indoor tables, and "outdoor" are for our dockside/waterfront outdoor tables. *Outdoor reservations are not guaranteed an indoor table if it is raining*Reservations are for 1 hr 45 min.

Tables reserved for dining only. Bar seats cannot be reserved. We cannot guarantee special requests. No parties larger than 6 people. Tables will be held for 10 minutes past your reservation time. If you are running late we cannot guarantee a table or same type of table. Please contact the restaurant if you are running late (860)415-4510). We have outdoor heaters, but it can be chilly. Dogs allowed at outdoor tables.

Top review

Laura

Dined 3 days ago

Another great dining experience at the Dog Watch! Always on point: service, menu, food and welcoming. Thank you!

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Prime: An American Kitchen & Bar, Stamford CT

4.7

4.7 (1834)

$50 and over

American

Stamford

About the restaurant

Dedicated to the expression of modern American cuisine, Prime: An American Kitchen & Bar is more than just a culinary adventure, it is a true experience. Guests can choose from an array of raw bar favorites, like blue point oysters, little neck clams, and lobster cocktail, along with Mizu Sushi, and steaks and chops like filet mignon and parmesan-crusted veal chop. For those with a sweet tooth, there are several dessert options, like New York style cheesecake, crème brûlée, and the crowd-favorite espresso martini – all served with complimentary water views, as both Prime locations are directly on the water with boat accessibility.

Sunday Brunch is offered weekly, with catering options also available.

Please note that reservations are recommended but walk-ins are always welcome...allowing you the time to explore our entire property with spectacular waterfront views.

Top review

OpenTable Diner

Dined 6 days ago

Excellent service, and great choice of food. Food ordered was excellent enjoyed by all, and so was the service by all staff.

Breakwater

4.7

4.7 (423)

$30 and under

American

Stonington

About the restaurant

BREAKWATER at Stonington Harbor is a waterfront restaurant located on the Connecticut shoreline in the Stonington Borough. BREAKWATER features seafood & more, specialty cocktails, stunning sunsets & views of Stonington Harbor & Fishers Island Sound. We offer gorgeous all season sunsets & a roomy bar to keep you warm in the winter.

Top review

SusanVIP

Dined on Apr 17, 2025

Beautiful small restaurant on the ocean. Mari the chef is an outstanding cook. Food always good. Highly recommend.

Kashi - Stamford

4.7

4.7 (6)

$31 to $50

Japanese

Stamford

About the restaurant

"KASHI is an eye-poppingly beautiful restaurant where diners can sample some interesting mold-breaking dishes, along with well-turned out standards."
-Joanne Starkey The New York Times.

Top review

OpenTable Diner

Dined on Mar 8, 2025

A terrific dinner to celebrate a 40th birthday. Misha is an incredibly attentive, friendly and helpful server; all of the servers are, but Misha is a standout. We are sushi/sashimi aficionados. We travel widely and sample the offerings in any city or country we visit from Japan to the UK and beyond. Kashi’s fish is among the best, probably in the top five worldwide. Be prepared for large pieces of fish on your sushi. The only things I would like to see changed are the noise level (if you’re seated in the bar area it’s not as bad) and the lack of any special role that includes eel or scallop. Kashi is definitely not a cheap outing. It’s pricey, even by Manhattan standards - but it’s worth it.

The Boathouse at Saugatuck Rowing Club

4.6

4.6 (778)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Westport

About the restaurant

The Boathouse at Saugatuck is an exciting American seafood restaurant with panoramic views of the Saugatuck River. House in the Saugatuck Rowing Club, this Westport restaurant is situated on the second floor (elevator accessible) with indoor as well as limited outdoor dining on our covered deck and first floor water front terrace when weather permits.

If you are not able to book on OpenTable, please call us at 203-227-3399 and depending upon availability, we may be able to accommodate you. We are limiting bookings to 90 minutes. If you are more than 15 minutes late your reservation is at risk. Please take travel time into account in order to be on time.

We will make every attempt to honor reservation requests for our upstairs deck. However, due to limited seating outdoors, high demand and the ever changing weather, we cannot guarantee seating on the deck.

Requesting "Outdoor Seating" on your OpenTable reservation does not guarantee a table is available at the time you request.

Top review

Stephen H

Dined on Apr 10, 2025

service perfect. view spectacular. ambience really nice. food good.

ROCKS 21

4.6

4.6 (892)

$30 and under

American

Mystic

About the restaurant

Rocks 21 features fresh, seasonal and local cuisine served in Mystic’s most spectacular setting at the Inn at Mystic. This iconic property is a treasured and historic place, and our restaurant reflects that magnetic ambiance amidst serene waterfront surroundings and hidden New England beauty.

Offering an eclectic mix of casually elegant cuisine mingled with the traditional seafood staples we know and love, Rocks 21 redefines the landscape of New England cuisine. Enjoy handmade wood-fired pizza from our brick oven, or delve into one of our delicious made-from-scratch entrees. To complement your dining experience, the Rocks 21 bar features 24 beers on tap along with an impressive list of signature cocktails made with only the freshest of ingredients.

Whatever appeals to your palette, Rocks 21 offers something for everyone in a relaxed and comfortable setting.

Top review

Hubert

Dined on Apr 10, 2025

Noise level due to 3 piece band made it difficult to converse, but everything else was great.

The Wharf-Madison Beach Hotel

4.5

4.5 (1945)

$31 to $50

American

Madison

About the restaurant

Year-round dining overlooking the Long Island Sound. Outdoor dining available year-round. Full-Bar Service. Progressive American Cuisine.

Top review

Dr JoanneVIP

Dined 5 days ago

The food was wonderful and the staff was friendly and kind.

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Chapter One - Guilford

4.5

4.5 (502)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Guilford

About the restaurant

Chapter One on the Guilford green is proudly open during the Covid pandemic for outdoor dining on our large Patio, Artist Garden outdoor seating, and Curbside To-Go. We light our fire pits in the Artist Garden every evening where you can reserve a Adirondack chair or just enjoy the Ambience. Our kitchen is open daily featuring a variety of meals. Our menu offers a range of entrees including, Seafood, and American cuisines. Our bar serves the finest quality liquors, wines and we have 12 Draft beer lines featuring domestic and local Craft brews.

Top review

MariaVIP

Dined on Mar 15, 2025

Good food. Honey Garlic Shrimp was delicious. As was the ciabatta bruschetta.

Fisherman Restaurant

4.2

4.2 (835)

$30 and under

Seafood

Mystic

About the restaurant

A dining destination on the Connecticut shoreline featuring water views from every seat in our beautifully remodeled facility!

Top review

KarenVIP

Dined 5 days ago

This restaurant is a hidden gem. The menu is interesting and the location is one of the best in the area. Try the coquille st Jacques which is my favorite.

Arezzo Ristorante

3.8

3.8 (940)

$31 to $50

Italian

Westport

About the restaurant

Arezzo Ristorante is a culinary gem that invites you to savor the essence of Italian sophistication. With an ambiance reminiscent of a Tuscan villa, our restaurant transports you to a world where rustic charm meets modern elegance. Amidst warm, earthy tones and soft candlelight, you'll embark on a sensory journey through Italy's diverse regions. Our menu is a symphony of flavors, each dish crafted with passion and precision. From the first bite of our handmade pasta to the last sip of a carefully selected wine, every moment at Arezzo is a celebration of culinary artistry. Our restaurant is perfect for romantic dinners or memorable gatherings with friends and family. Arezzo Ristorante is more than a restaurant; it's a culinary sanctuary where tradition and innovation converge, where every plate tells a story, and where every guest becomes part of our extended family. Come, experience the magic of Arezzo and let your senses wander through the flavors of Italy.

Top review

MaryVIP

Dined on Apr 13, 2025

This restaurant seems to be an undiscovered treasure in Westport.

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Popular dish

Gnocchi Bolognese

Popular dish

Fettuccine con Funghi

Experience

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