"There’s no place more quintessentially Connecticut than Rowayton Seafood, where you can enjoy a $36 lobster roll while watching Polo-clad locals descend from their boats onto the docks out front. You’re paying for the waterfront location as well as high-quality chunks of lobster, prepared either Connecticut style (hot with butter) or Maine style (cold with mayo). Skip the fries—they’re pale and under-seasoned—instead, opt for the crispy onion rings or homemade potato chips on the side. Other welcome additions to your meal would be anything from the raw bar or the parmesan roasted oysters, which might beat lobster mac in the unlikely competition of the best rendition of hot shellfish with cheese. Be sure to make a lunch reservation in advance if you want a table with a view, since this place gets packed, even on weekdays. We recommend either the front dining room or the covered outdoor patio overlooking the boat slips, though a few less scenic walk-in tables are available before noon or after 2:30. On your way out, stop by their adjacent market and grab some overpriced but aesthetically pleasing tinned fish as a souvenir. photo credit: Sam Schwab photo credit: Sam Schwab photo credit: Sam Schwab" - Chloe Zale
