Lenny's Indian Head Inn

upon entering the restaurant, the waiter looked at us turned his head down told us there was a long way there was no empty tables. Meanwhile, we’re in a doorway looking a lot of empty tables. We decided to wait, we did get seated after a while. Other patrons were walking in and getting seated immediately , the waiter That did take care of us and bring us. Our food was very very nice. I really felt discriminated against and we were all the way from Illinois. No one should ever be treated like that ever again.

Lenny's- still a fantastic, solid choice for seafood on the CT coast. We ordered 2 batches of steamers- they were tender and very tasty! I tried an app of Clams Casino. Sorry but these are so small, and the breading was mushy and tasteless. Not suggested. The New England Clam chowder is rich, thick and delicious. I always add butter and it makes a 10 an 12! Order the melody of seafood casserole- scallops- tender and delicious. Shrimp very good. Lobster- couldn't find at first- not enough or big enough pieces- the shredded pieces had little lobster flavor. Understandably as they were in the casserole broth. Maybe adjust the menu to salmon chunks or a white fish and forget the little stringy lobster bits. Everyone else loved their dishes of fresh seafood. 10 out of 10 Lenny's. Oh and the server and team helpers were friendly, caring and fantastic!

Always a great experience! Food is amazing, staff is always warm and friendly, atmosphere is so much fun. Lobster Roll is phenomenal!! A must when in Branford… walk don’t run!

Now let me tell ya, folks — I’ve been on the hunt for the real deal when it comes to shoreline seafood, and I think I’ve just found another treasure to hoist into my logbook: the Indian Head Inn in Branford. I ordered up their clam strips — golden, crunchy, and piled so high they practically needed their own ZIP code. These weren’t your run-of-the-mill clams; no, sir. These were fresh, tender bites of the sea wearing the perfect suit of crisp batter. And as is tradition with me and the missus, we shared plates — so I got to set my sails into her fish and chips as well. Let me tell you… that fish? Big as a schooner plank, with a batter that was crisp enough to shatter yet light enough to let the sweet, flaky fish inside shine. The fries were hand-cut and honest — none of that frozen galley rations nonsense — and the cole slaw was bright, creamy, and just the right tang to cut through the richness. Portions here aren’t just generous; they’re full-on fisherman’s bounty. You come hungry, you’ll leave happy… and maybe with a to-go box for tomorrow’s lunch. If you’re the kind of person who likes to find the great spots before the rest of the fleet catches wind of ‘em, I’d anchor here sooner than later. Indian Head Inn isn’t just feeding folks — they’re serving up shoreline gold.

What a great spot! Great views from the deck coupled with great food make this spot a winner. We stopped in on the way down I95, it’s a short drive off of the highway but well worth it, and instantly fell in love with the atmosphere and the staff. Then the food came, outstanding! We love lobster rolls and Lenny’s didn’t disappoint. Hot buttery lobster greatness and the fries are outstanding. We’ll defiantly be back probably on a drive with the sole purpose of having lunch there again!

It's a great little place for dinner, cozy atmosphere tremendous food i always have a great meal there thier not expensive and friendly

11-23-24 On A Positive Note: I enjoyed the fried platter. The shrimp, oysters, and scallops were moist, tasty and fried to perfection. I did not care for the batter on the fish but this is most likely a personal preference. I was able to swap the fries for a baked potato: The coleslaw was sweet and creamy. While I enjoyed the consistency of the pina coloda, I did not taste any alcohol. I will skip this on my next visit. My friend and I shared a slice of pumpkin cognac cheesecake. We both enjoyed it very much.It was light and creamy. The Verdict: I will revisit this establishment soon. A Daily Diner😋 Update 12-3-24 I enjoyed my first visit so much that I retuned sooner than planned. While the food is tasty, the fried oysters were a bit too soft. They will be perfect upon reheating in the air fryer. I’m extremely disappointed in the pumpkin cognac cheesecake (compare the photos for yourself.) I deducted a star from my original review. Presentation is important. While I may excuse the whipped cream, there is no acceptable excuse for the missing sauce. I’m disappointed.

Lenny’s was a perfect New England experience. There was a little wait as expected but they have a nice bar on the patio outside overlooking a gorgeous marsh, so the time went by quickly. They have their own Lenny’s lemonade that was tasty. We have both clam chowder and lobster bisque. I think the Clam chowder was the winner of the 2, something with the sherry was off with the bisque but it was still good. Wings were great and onion rings were so good with the dipping sauce they give. We got the seafood platter and it was plentiful! Very clean fry and good quality strips, fish, scallops and shrimp. I would love to come back and try more goodies here! Especially the lobster roll. 🦞 see u soon!

I love seafood and Lenny's Indian head inn is one of the best places to eat seafood in Connecticut. Their lobster dinner is a spectacular find. It's priced according to Market and include a large lobster. I like to start a lobster dinner with steamed fresh clams and sometimes they're delicious lobster bisque. The strawberry shortcake makes a great dessert if you have any room left. The fried clams are really good, as are the onion rings (which are flat out spectacular). The fish dinners are wonderful. The servers are a mix of seasoned veterans and younger folks, both groups hustle and provide good service. The ambience is New England seafood House and the deck is especially nice for alfresco dining.

Connecticut Shoreline Institution Always great service and fresh seafood Live music on the deck and cold drinks at the boat bar Ownership and staff do a great job and have been since 1968

The quintessential New England Lobster restaurant! My wife and I stopped by on a beautiful early Summer's eve and ate out on the deck with some great local musicians playing. Lively and fun atmosphere! We both loved the "Lenny's Lemonade". My wife and I shared a bowl of lobster bisque while waiting at the bar for our table. Probably the best I've ever had (& I've had a lot). Perfectly seasoned with the just right amount of sherry and a plethora of lobster claw meat. After being seated we had their Clams Casino which was classically prepared with a nice slice of bacon atop very fresh clams - absolutely delicious! My wife had the Seafood Casserole and I the Hot Lobster Roll. Both were phenomenal. The casserole consisted of huge, again very fresh, scallops, shrimp and a lobster tail covered with pepper jack cheese and bread crumbs then broiled in a ceramic boat - simple and excellent! My hot lobster roll was basically a pile of lobster meat on a great roll served open-faced with drawn butter and awesome fries! So darn good I almost had to cry! We rounded out this outstanding dinner with a three layer Key-lime cake. Just delicious and a great way to end a fantastic seafood meal! We will definitely be back again and again! Service was quick and attentive. If you want to get some really good, classic, fresh down to earth seafood in a fun atmosphere - go to Lenny's!!

A delightful Fall day to sit on the deck and enjoy some fresh seafood. We shared a plate of whole belly clams, fries and coleslaw. The serving was plenty for two . It was lightly breaded and delicately seasoned. The clams were the best we have had all season The fries were also hand cut and delicious. Perfect lunch

I found dining at Lenny's to be a bittersweet experience. We went on a weekday for lunch, and the restaurant was not very busy at all. I ordered the fish and chips, and my wife ordered the baked stuffed shrimp. What we liked was my meal came with two large pieces of scrod in a delicious thick batter. My wife's meal came with four baked stuffed shrimp, and the stuffing was delicious. We also ordered a pumpkin cognac cheesecake for dessert. What we didn't like was it took a long time for our meals to come out, the french fries were under cook, the pumpkin cheese cake taste like pumpkin filling on a crust with no cheesecake taste at all, and the service was not very attentive.

Such a fun environment. Has indoor and outdoor seating with a cute bar outside If your looking for some delicious seafood this is the spot A lot of fried seafood options also

Always amazing food and great service! We enjoyed our meal on the patio overlooking the water.

The only thing I will add is that Lenny's offers a key lime pie for $10, which is on the pricey side. That aside, it is not pie, but key lime pie filling in a short tower with cake. Was it good? Yes. Would I have ordered it had I known in advance that it was not a piece of pie. No..... pie has crust!

We came here for a quick bite before heading back to Manhattan. The oysters were fresh, the clam chowder was good, and the fried clams were crispy. I've never had fried clams before and thought they were good. This is an old school diner, so if you're looking for fancy, this isn't it. The food was pretty decent, and the service was friendly.

Really unsure why this place doesn't have higher ratings when it's to die for. We showed up around 6pm on a Tuesday with a party of 3. There was about a 30 minute wait already - we got some drinks at the bar while we wanted. You will need to close out your bar tab before moving to your table. We ordered the lobster roll and a dish to share. You might be asking - where's the roll? It's buried under all that fresh lobster! So delicious. Can't wait to be back.

Very busy on a warm summer Saturday. For a party of 7 we waited about 45 minutes and had to sit inside. We took a nice walk through the neighborhood. There is ample parking but it's a tight, gravel lot. Food was good. I got a grilled chicken cesaer salad, as I don't eat fish. But there are other non fish items, but most of the menu is fish. We started with onion rings and garlic bread. Onion rings could have used some salt or seasoning. Garlic bread was delicious. I have no complaints about my salad. My daughter loved the lobster roll, it was super fresh! Everyone else loved their meals,too! Our waitress was always nearby,busy but helpful. Oh,can't forget dessert. My daughter got the Mississippi mud pie. Absolutely delicious. My nephew ordered an ice cream cookie sandwich. The ice cream is really fresh, as they have an ice cream shop right outside! Large yummy cookie, too! This was a sharable icecream sandwich! The place was pretty crowded and the restroom is really small. It should be a single person room, as there is only 1 stall. Not much room to stand there and wait without getting hit with the door. Overall, great pick!

Best of the best truly. From the food to the drinks to the service and the ambiance (and did I mention the FOOD) everything is top notch. This is a Connecticut staple and piece of history. If you are visiting the area or a local, this is an absolute must. Shout out to my boy Miles, much love from vacuum boy

Top notch seafood in a somewhat nautical setting. Loved the clam broth chowder and the steamers. And of course the fried seafood combo. If the weather is conducive, try to get a table on the back deck. Knowledgeable, pleasant wait staff.

I came here after hearing great things from family and locals and had a good time but nothing exceptional. It was extremely busy and they were able to seat us within 20 minutes inside which was convenient. Our waitress, although; was rude and not personable. I'm not sure if it was due to too much botox or if she was genuinely in a horrible mood but her facial expressions were rude and she made every order and/or request very uncomfortable. For food we started with the new england clam chowder that was of course delicious and the steamers that were exceptional. Our main courses were the fried clam strips and surf and turf special that were both very mediocre. All tasted extremely freezer burned. The atmosphere is decent, inside is all dark wood, lots of seating, very old crowd. The outside deck is a younger crowd and more lively, however; in our short time here there were two separate times where older women fell and hurt themselves outside which was unpleasant to experience! I would love to come back and sit outside, have steamers and chowder with a beer and leave and try to avoid all other people but to be there in a busy afternoon was genuinely unpleasant.

Visited here again in April we as a party of four all ordered different things. My son had it in his head that he wanted a burger with fries my husband ordered fried scallops again and was not happy with them because the breading was falling off and previously he loved them. I ordered the same thing previously of the seafood casserole and this time it was not up to par. I also found it to be watery and not the fantastic creamy sauce I had in September. I was disappointed because I really was looking forward to it. I did not review sooner because I really didn't want to post a somewhat bad review. I haven't been back there since

This little gem is in Branford. It is a busy little (primarily) seafood spot. There are also a handful of non-seafood options. I typically grab a grilled chicken salad, hot dog or burger. All have always been delicious. The back patio and boat bar are the key spot on a beautiful summer day. There is a balanced amount of sun and shade. Boaters sometimes dock nearby and stop in for a visit. There is also a low gravel level for more outdoor seating. If the outside is not your thing or it's cold outside, there is a large indoor bar and seating area. In the summer, this place is like a party! It's always fun to stop by for a bite and a cocktail. If you are local or in the area, I recommend a visit!

Great seafood spot! Lenny's offers a large menu of seafood favorites along with dishes for land lovers. The restaurant features a large dining room and bar area with a fireplace which gives a cozy feel. The restaurant can get very busy, especially in the summer months with a large deck overlooking the marsh. No reservations available for parties under 6, but with quick service the waitlist moves pretty quickly. I ordered off the specials menu, stuffed fillet of sole with lobster meat. Portions are generous with most entrees are served with two sides. The dish was packed with flavor, reasonably priced, and I was impressed with the amount of lobster meat given. Will definitely be returning, and I would recommend this place to anyone who is craving a good seafood meal.

Sunday at 2pm was a sweet spot to checking out Lenny's with no wait! We started out with a delicious bowl of NE Clam Chowder, chunky and packed full of clams and all the fixings. We wanted a little bit of everything and their Fishernan's platter tops anything we've ever had on the shores in Maine. Seafood very fresh and delicious, the batter was super thin yet perfectly crispy and the house cut fries while not the main star were a perfect compliment and no frozen afterthought. The cocktail sauce had a great kick and the tartar sauce with just delicious, no other way to describe it but a terrific house made sauce. Now for the onion rings, we loved that they had a great bite with a big chunk of onion but they lacked flavor and probably needed some S&P in the breading! Overall, fantastic service, the food could not have been fresher or hotter and the outside eating was available to enjoy a nice fall day!

Been here a few times, where originally I was really excited/ impressed with the fried (but needs seasoning) food, but EVERY TIME my clams plate came out cold. There is nothing sadder than cold fried food. Once I sent it back. The other times, I just threw my hands up, since we had already waited SO long for it. Service takes AGES, as it seems like everyone just stands around or is running back/forth doing one thing at a time. You can't get more than 1.5 drinks here due to this. Apparently other guests' plates sometimes come out hot, but seriously the service is dismal. Ordered Caesar too but that came out bland and soggy.

I understand busy. But I was treated rudely by the host and when I explained. I'm so sorry sir. Hearing aid (and I'm a younger woman ). He started bellowing at me. All I asked was please repeat and it's not your fault but mine We wound up at bar. En route to kids camps for visiting day so no drinking. Fish was ehhhh. Fried soggy. Coleslaw. Ehh I won't say yes again

I love coming here in the summertime with one of my friends who's into Seafood. Today, we sat out on the deck for lunch and over ordered because we couldn't decide what we wanted and you can always take home what you don't finish. Between us, we shared a lobster roll-- overflowing, tender chunks of lobster. Fantastic! Stuffed Shrimp and Cod lunch specials; one came with fries & one with a baked potato, lots of coleslaw. The Cod was light and delicate with a cracker crumple on top. Shrimp stuffed w/breaded crab meat. Everything was so good. Service staff is attentive. One of our favorite summer restaurants.

I seriously just pick up a baked stuff lobster 4/19/2024 for a birthday dinner at home for my handicapped mom. She asked for help and I found It's overcooked and all the meat in the legs is dry and stuck. $61 out to window so disappointed.

A staple on the Shoreline for great seafood in a rustic setting with stone fireplace and crowd pleasing fried or broiled seafood. I like the lobster with steamers but friends can't get enough of the fried clams and lobster roll. Full patio and bar outside on the terrace in the summer. Close to marinas and waterfront that boaters can walk here. A must see for the Connecticut shoreline!

Love Lenny's! Great location & awesome seafood. We always have a great time. The only difficulty is deciding what to get! The old photos & decor are really cool & fun. I just wish they would do fried oysters as an app so I can get all the things I want in one visit! The servers & runners are super efficient & we have never had any complaints about the service. The outdoor patio on the marsh is wonderful & a the perfect location for a summer (or spring or fall) cocktail. Oh, and if you like frozen Mudslides, Lenny's is delicious!

Started with the steamers. They were very good, except you need to give them a good dunking in the clear broth to get all the sand out. The clear clam chowder was delicious. It was not a real clear, more of a cloudy, but very tasty. I had the hotdogs with sauerkraut. As much as all the seafood looks so good, I could not pass up Hummel's hotdogs with sauerkraut. They brought back memories of my childhood. The raw clams were sweet and good. My granddaughter had the shrimp Caesar salad, and liked it. The meal was not cheap, but it was very good. You get what you pay for. Service was good and parking was challenging, seeing the place was full.

We decided to take a drive to Branford and try Lenny's for lunch. We ended up sitting at the outside bar and the bartender was fabulous. She got slammed and was able to handle it all With ease. We both got lobster rolls. Totally delish. Definitely would recommend

Don't go expecting a fish sandwich! The food was very good, and the staff was excellent. I went for lunch hoping to get a fish sandwich, but the closest thing was the Fish 'n Chips, which was out of my price range for lunch. I ended up getting the Steak Sub, which was very good. The outdoor patio was nice and relaxing. Unfortunately, if you are looking for a fish sandwich, this is not the spot.

Excellent lunch today at Lenny's. The food is always good. We had a Caesar Salad (the dressing is so good!). Oysters on the half shell were pretty small, but tasty. Maine Steamers we're delicious! Our waitress was friendly and accommodating. The casual atmosphere is comfortable. We sat inside since we're having smoke from the Wildfires in Canada.

If you have a craving for seafood and nothing else will do, head to Lenny's. Outdoor back deck overlooking the marshy inlet is my favorite during summer and fall. The "boat" bar adds to the coastal theme. The interior is cozy with fireplace, high ceilings, and super gleaming pine tables and floors. Service is always congenial and precise. Their seafood platter is hard to beat- more than ample for two with their beer battered fish, shrimp, scallops, and your choice of whole belly or strip clams along with fries. And they're Blackened scallops are a stand out. It gets mighty crowded and lines can be normal during the summer months.

I know this place is know for their seafood. I can only report on the clam strips due to my dislike for seafood. Some day I will try it and it will most likely be at Lenny's. Today mate and I Gaga's clam strips and French fries. I just love they have malt vinegar, love it on my fries!!! And it's a must to have the almost famous wings. So good! It's never a disappointment. Literally finger licking good. Topped it off with a land shark and a gorgeous view on an April day in 90 degree weather. Most of the staff have been there for years and it's great to see familiar faces and warm smiles. I believe every time I go I have the same wait staff and she's awesome. Occasionally they have live music, and it makes for great dining. Love Lenny's.

Overall pretty good. Food is pretty solid although can be hit or miss at times. We go for steamers and last time we went didn't seem so fresh and some were cold. Service is a little aloof and slightly uncaring but not terrible. We wound go more often if food was a little better and service more friendly.

It has been a long and cold winter. As I longed for summer, I succumbed to my craving for lobster for lunch. A consistently good favorite was the only place to go. We headed to South Montowese Street in Branford for lunch at Lenny's Indian Head Inn. The ride along the ocean was breathtaking even though it was astonishing how cold it was outside. We actually saw snow and ice along the beach. The hot lobster roll was a perfect choice, impressive and remarkable just like the market price. Every bite was wonderful and stupendous. My friend had the cold lobster roll and thought it was incredible as well. For a few moments we actually felt like we had reincarnated the summer. The service was good and going off-season was a pleasure as we did not to have to wait for a table!

Very nice interior and food. The place overlooks the marsh and it has nice shoreline feeling. The staff was kind and welcoming. I've got myself fish and chips and it was fresh and satisfying. The portion is big so I got leftovers. I recommend visiting!

Always the best seafood! Lennys lennys lennys!!! Always delicious!! Perrelliphoto.com

This is a fun boaters favorite. Sometimes band but always a fun crowd. Good bar food. A little zmargarettaville.

6/20/22 First visit to Lenny's since before I began Yelping, and the quality of food and service are as good as they've ever been. Five stars for that One star knocked off for the 15 minute wait for a table on an early Monday afternoon, with many tables unoccupied. No doubt attributable to lack of staff through no fault of the business in these post Covid days. My Rhode Island style chowder was exemplary as was the fried calamari. The app I selected was as large a portion as the dinner portion my dining partner had. The difference being his came with French fries. Overall a great dining experience. I'll be returning soon, I'm sure.

I come for the cold lobster rolls, amazing deck, strong drinks and great bar scene at night! Day or night is always fun. Staff is always friendly and helpful. The view is pretty... great breeze on hot summer days...

Locals insist this is the best place in town. After meeting a couple friends here several times as a newcomer, I get it. Maybe more of a townie hangout? Some customers seem to get better treatment than others. The hostesses are accommodating, but the wait staff varies from disinterested to acceptable. I will say the food is delicious, but for ambience, there are other options

Excellent and fresh seafood. Fried shrimp is wonderful. Worth the trip . Good service and friendly atmosphere

This is undoubtedly the best seafood restaurant on the CT shoreline, east of New Haven. We have been coming to Lenny's since 1992. We used to live in a town on the CT shoreline, but now we live in OH. We have eaten at many, many restaurants from New Haven to Stonington, but we always go back to Lenny's for seafood. It is not near I-95, so probably most of the diners are locals, but I'm sure travelers who have researched Foodie Websites have seen the reviews and have taken the time to find Lenny's, not to be confused with Lenny and Joe's in Madison and Westbrook.

If you're looking for a spot for a fantastic seafood lunch or dinner, you MUST visit Lenny's. We were winery/brewery hopping with friends for my birthday and I used my Yelp skills and decided on Lenny's. There was about a 30 minute wait when we arrived which wasn't bad at all considering it was the Saturday of 4th of July weekend. We stood in the bar area and enjoyed a cocktail while we waited. Once seated we were able to really take in the cozy and fun atmosphere which we all loved. We split the shell sampler which was very fresh and so yummy and I had a hot lobster roll. I consider myself a bit of a lobster roll fiend so when I say that this was one of the best I've ever had, I truly mean it. The prices were great and the service was excellent. We will definitely be back next time we are in the area!

Super cute atmosphere and delicious food. Great service and great for seafood lovers. Really enjoyed the lobster roll as well as the special lobster/ fish filet. Overall recommend, really pretty atmosphere by the water and great food

First time here and I can't stop raving about how good the food was!!! Everything had so much flavor & lightly breaded. My husband and I shared the coconut shrimp as an appetizer, he had fried calamari for his meal and I had the broiled seafood combo. The atmosphere was great too! We sat on the back patio. Service was good.

It's tragic when not fresh crab is used for stuffing given the price of their meals. The fried calamari and fried shrimp had the same fried taste. Sad to say, we will not be rushing back to a restaurant that is known for fresh seafood.

get the lobster.... no duh. Not feeling the lobstah, then the next best is steamers. What not to get? Don't get the seafood sampler? It comes with raw oysters, clams, snowcrab and shrimp. While the oysters and shrimp were good, the snowcrab claw tasted pre-frozen and pre-salted. Not good. So if you stick to the lobsters and steamers you will be very happyl, cuz service is fantastic.

Decided to pop in for lunch and was hoping for no wait. We were in luck! We didn't have to wait . Started with a Bloody Mary, it was good by could use a little more flavor felt almost watered down. For apps we had steamers, lobster bisque and clams casino. The steamers portion was absolutely huge, so much we couldn't finish it and they were delicious. The clams casino we very good I was wishing for a little stuffing mixture with the clam and the bacon. The lobster bisque was piping hot and tasty with good chucks of lobster and not too overly creamy or salty. On to the entrees, I had the hot lobster roll which was very plentiful and cooked nicely. Had to bring some of that home too stuffed! The seafood casserole came out blazing hot and was the perfect portion size for the hubs the seafood was freshly and there was a good variety of it. Lastly we left with the Lennys dairy bar homemade ice cream sandwich and the strawberry shortcake. That ice cream is ginormous, two chocolate chip cookies with vanilla ice cream in between rolled in sprinkles. and the strawberry shortcake didn't disappoint. Overall great restaurant.

The best lobster roll I've had. So much flavor for such a large portion as well. The fried calamari anr fried scallops were great too! Came randomly on a weekday and was seated with no issues even though it was somewhat crowded (1 pm). I can imagine it'll be a lot more difficult to get a seat during the weekends. The waitress was great as well. Drove up from NYC and I'll do it again just for food. Highly recommended.

I've been to Lenny's dozens of times and it is always excellent. I've had everything from burgers to lobsters and I love the fired seafood here more than most places. I've never had a bad meal or a bad experience. Service is always very good. Parking can be tricky during the busy times but I usually find a spot. Extra points for being a Red Sox bar. Clearly there's a quiet intellect behind the scenes! In all seriousness, I've spent days at the bar watching sports and loved every minute. I've been here for dinner more times than I can count. There's everything to like about Lenny's. They hit it out of the park every time!

First time only had lobster bisque and their wonderful spiked lemonade my husband had steamers both delicious can't really comment on anything else as we haven't tried it - service excellent