Haring's Noank

Tucked away with the most spectacular view Harings in Noank is an absolute gem. The menu is as beautifully curated as the decor. Our server was knowledgeable about the catch of the day, thoughtful with her recommendations (lobster bisque is a can't miss, oysters and tuna--we got all 3 plus a few more!) and we didn't feel rushed in the least despite the restaurant clearly being packed. What a treat to be encouraged to sit and linger over a meal and a beautiful view when so many restaurants push to turn tables over as quickly as possible. Heads up: it's BYOB but they make ordering from the local package store easy and it's delivered right to you. We will return and often.

Great place to have local seafood specialties right on the water. Great service. food was AMAZING! Dogs allowed in outdoor seating. They even brought out water for the dogs. Docks where boats pull right up and they bring the food and tables and chairs right out to the boat to eat at. I had the burger bomb, double smash burger with cheese and lobster meat. My wife had the hot buttered lobster roll. Both were incredible!! For starters we had a stuffed and the cheddar bay biscuits. You have to try both! Love this place. Will definitely stop again next time in the area. The dogs loved it, looking out over the water and watching the boats come in and go out. Amazing time.

Absolute gem! Food was delicious, the view was terrific and the staff was friendly. The fish was extremely fresh and the mystic oysters were exceptional. Make sure to save room for dessert!!!

I'll start off by saying I have to agree with some of the previous reviews. I went several times when it was Ford's Lobster and never really had a complaint. My wife and I decided to swing by on a Thursday afternoon for lunch. I ordered the Harings Smash Burger which brings Lobster. My wife ordered the fish and chips. In addition we ordered oysters, chips and salsa and a side of Cajun fries. I have to say the best part was probably the salsa and chips and the oysters. The smash burger wasn't "smashed and was overcooked along with the lobster. The fish and chips had no real flavor and the Cajun fries and regular fries were soggy and flavorless. If the food would have been seasoned just a bit would have made a world of difference. If we are in the area we may give it another shot. On this ocasion we drove about an hour from our home and we ended up disappointed, which we won't do again. On the flip side service was good and the view was good to have a relaxing lunch.

Our last stop on our Cape Cod trip was Haring's, Noank, CT. On the Mystic River, a wonderful seafood shack, that happened to make the New York Times. Definitely lived up to the review, as did chef Chris Vanasse. My fantasy is to rent a place in Mystic for a week and eat at Haring's every day (or night), until I sample all the entrees. Here's the NYT review "This is the New England seafood shack you’ve always wanted, whether you knew it or not. Dockside on the Mystic River, Haring’s looks like the former marine fueling station and lobster pound that it is: the kind of place where you can put your feet up on the wooden railing, spread some smoked bluefish on Ritz crackers, eat a fried cod sandwich or demolish a succulent steamed lobster. A guy from the local package store — New Englandese for liquor store — will even bring you a cold six-pack or bottle of rosé. But you could also opt for the clapboard dining room and eat things like seared tuna with jasmine rice and pickled cucumbers, steak frites or fragrant squash curry. Haring’s chef Chris Vanasse and the Port of Call’s Reneé Touponce are chef-partners in 85th Day Food Community, the Mystic-area restaurant group that’s glowing up the area."

I spent a week in the area, and I feel so fortunate that I found Haring’s! You don’t get a better coastal dining experience than this. Sitting right on the water watching the boats come and go is the perfect vibe. I enjoyed the food so much that I came back three days in a row! I can highly recommend the lobster bisque, the cheddar biscuits with lemon butter (one of the best things I’ve ever eaten, honestly), the lobster roll, and the burger with fries. I don’t think you could go wrong with anything they serve. I’m not an oyster fan personally, but it was fun to watch the oyster dinghies come in— that way you know the oysters are fresh! I felt the prices were incredibly reasonable given how fresh everything was. The service was always friendly and prompt. I can’t recommend this restaurant enough!

The 1/4 pound hot buttered lobster roll was delicious, and the local Mystic oysters were so tasty and perfectly shucked (I kept ordering more). I also loved the potato salad and the fresh lemonade. The service was awesome both times I went - friendly, not rushed, helpful. I had a great experience here - even went back for a second visit the next day!

As locals we were really excited to try this place, but we left a bit disappointed. The staff were great and the key lime pie was delicious, but the biscuits & lobster with the bisque wasn't great. The bisque tasted like a really good fall pumpkin bisque instead of lobster one and didn't go well with the plate. We will return to try the lobster rolls and give it a second chance. Also the 11 layer cake has a weird burnt flavor that we also didn't like... Go for the key lime! *Came back for round 2 and the lobster rolls were great. The steamers were also delicious. The batter for the fish & chips wasn't great and it was haddock instead of cod. The banana pudding was good but very runny - key lime pie is still the best.