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Oysters on a plate with lemon and lime, on ice

Ashley's

Information: https://www.ashleysicecream.net/; When your namesake is an award-winning whippet named Ashley that had a doggy Frisbee tournament named for him (the Ashley Whippet Invitational), and whose favorite Ashley's Ice Cream flavor was Chocolate Banana - you'd better be good at what you do! And Ashley's excels every day with their "homemade" ice cream and bittersweet hot fudge that's made fresh every day using all natural colors and flavors. At least 25 flavors plus frozen yogurt, sugar free ice cream, dairy free ice cream, fresh fruit sorbets and sherbets.

1016 Main St., Branford, 203-481-5558
942 Boston Post Rd., Guilford, 203-458-3040
724 Boston Post Rd., Madison, 203-245-1113
2100 Dixwell Ave., Hamden, 203-287-7566
280 York St., New Haven, 203-776-7744
At Bill's Seafood, 548 Boston Post Rd., Westbrook, 860-399-1101
At Sweet P's, 51 Main St., Essex; Yes

Carousel Ice Cream Shop

Information: 860-434-3908; 79 Hartford Ave.; Old Lyme CT 06371; Featuring 40 flavors of premium ice cream, low-fat frozen yogurt, sugar-free ice cream, sherbert, sorbet and premium soft serve. Cool off with thick milk shakes, soft serve Nor'easters, and sundaes. You'll also find gifts, jewelry, candy, books, beach gear, towels, sporting goods, sunglasses, tubes/rafts/boats, beach chairs and umbrellas. Located next to The Carousel at Old Lyme at Sound View - just 500 feet from Connecticut's best public beach.; Yes

Cuckoo’s Nest

Information: 860-399-8189; 1712 Boston Post Rd.; Old Saybrook CT 06475; https://cuckoosnest.biz/; Now into their 50th year serving Shoreline locals and visitors alike, Cuckoo’s Nest is a veritable Old Saybrook icon — and the place to go for a genuine culinary adventure. Blending the bold flavors of Mexico and authentic Tex-Mex with the soulful essence of America’s Southern Cajun-Creole classics, Cuckoo’s Nest offers everything from Sizzling Fajitas and Street Tacos to Jambalaya and Blackened Fish, with every dish carefully crafted using premium ingredients and time-honored recipes. And Cuckoo’s Nest offers not only a uniquely inviting atmosphere but a diversity of event spaces ideal for intimate family dinners, genial business meetings, and grand gatherings, with custom menu options and superb service.; No

Hanami Japanese Sushi & Ramen Bar

Information: 860-664-9268; 114 E. Main St.; Clinton CT 06413; http://www.hanamict.com; Hanami is a favorite haunt for those with a taste for authentic Japanese raman, hibachi, and sushi - with their sushi thought by many to be the best sushi on The Shoreline. Everything is served fresh, perfectly made, beautifully plated, and impeccably serviced, enhancing the impressive menu. Open Monday through Saturday for lunch and dinner. Serving beer and wine, as well as carry-out dinners.; Yes

Kamana Fine Indian Cuisine

Information: https://www.kamanacuisine.com; For the best in fine Indian cuisine, try Kamana, Guilford's latest restaurant offering. Our menu spans Curries, Masalas, Vindaloos and Tandooris and includes house specialties like Fish Madras, Lamb Palak and Shrimp Tandoori. Don't forget to order one of our Mango Lassis. We offer catering for all events. Open Sunday through Thursday for lunch from 11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. and for dinner 4 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday lunch from 11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. and dinner from 4 p.m. - 10 p.m.
1004 Boston Post Rd., Guilford, 203-689-5728
1070 Main St., Branford, 203-433-4009; Yes

La Luna Ristorante Italiano

Information: 203-483-9995; 168 North Main St.; Branford CT 06405; https://lalunact.com/; La Luna Ristorante offers a welcoming escape where you can enjoy authentic Italian cuisine made with fresh, high-quality ingredients. Whether you're stopping by for a quick bite or celebrating a special occasion, our warm atmosphere and delicious dishes promise a memorable dining experience. Come join us in Branford for a taste of Italy, served with care and tradition.; Yes

Lenny & Joe's Fish Tale

Information: https://www.ljfishtale.com/; Want to know just how good fried clams can be? Stop by one of Lenny & Joe’s two great locations and sea for yourself. Connecticut Magazine gave these clams their Editor’s Choice Award many times, naming Lenny & Joe’s Best Seafood Restaurant just as often. So when you’ve got a hankering for a place that not only features fresh lobster, crab, and shrimp but an epic selection of fried, broiled, baked, chilled, steamed, and sauteed seafood, you have two choices: Lenny and Joe’s Fish Tale in Westbrook and Lenny and Joe’s Fish Tale in Madison. And if deciding between the two to leaves you too exhausted to make a choice from their mouthwatering menu, just order their famous Fish Tale Fried Platter. You’ll head home happy.
86 Boston Post Rd., Westbrook, 860-669-0767
1301 Boston Post Rd., Madison, 203-245-7289; Yes

Lenny's

Information: 203-488-1500; 205 S. Montowese St.; Branford CT 06405; https://www.lennysnow.com/; Lenny's "One & Only" in Branford, perched at the edge of a vast salt meadow, is everyone's dream of a seafood restaurant. Wooden booths invite you to sit back and enjoy a pitcher of beer - and seafood so fresh it's nearly swimming! Locals eat here and folks off big boats in the Branford Marina flock here. Isn't it time you enjoyed Lenny's broiled scrod, seafood bisque, fried oysters, lobster or steamers with a side of homemade coleslaw! Same local owners for 57 years!; No

Lenny's

Information: 203-488-1500; 205 S. Montowese St.; Branford CT 06405; https://www.lennysnow.com/; Lenny's "One & Only" in Branford, perched at the edge of a vast salt meadow, is everyone's dream of a seafood restaurant. Wooden booths invite you to sit back and enjoy a pitcher of beer - and seafood so fresh it's nearly swimming! Locals eat here and folks off big boats in the Branford Marina flock here. Isn't it time you enjoyed Lenny's broiled scrod, seafood bisque, fried oysters, lobster or steamers with a side of homemade coleslaw! Same local owners for 57 years!; Yes

Little Pub

Information: https://littlepub.com/; Little Pub offers great food, generous drinks, and a lively pub atmosphere you'll feel right at home in. Our rustic neighborhood gathering places across Connecticut focus on customer service, value, and fun, and feature Chef Tim Passaro's Old World meets New World takes on everything from fish & chips to falafels to the infamous Graceland burger with grilled bananas and Thai peanut sauce. We've kept the model simple, focused on fun over fancy, and prioritized comfortable over cool. It's not rocket science; it's sticking to our core values of providing great food, drinks, and value, coupled with our relentless focus on customer service in a warm and inviting atmosphere. Stop by and find out for yourself.
1231 Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook, 860-339-5591
120 North Main St., Branford, 203-208-4289; Yes

Mr. J Asian Bistro

Information: 203-453-3355 / 203-453-3888; 100 Village Walk; Guilford CT 06437; https://www.mrjasianbistroguilford.com; Serving an extensive menu of savory Asian, Thai, Chinese, and Japanese cuisine - including delicious sushi and sashimi, Mr. J Asian Bistro expertly prepares the freshest ingredients for mouthwatering results. The luncheon specials are perfect for a mid-day break, the dinners a perfect end to the day, and the take-out worth the drive. That's because the most important recipe we follow is our recipe for success: great food and equally great service. That's what invites our customers back - and it's why they return.; Yes

Nancy's Rosemary & Sage

Information: 860-388-1166; 1080 Boston Post Rd.; Old Saybrook CT 06475; https://www.nancysrosemarysage.com/; The cuisine at Nancy's Rosemary & Sage is carefully prepared with attention to fresh ingredients and detail and served to you by a personable staff. Offering appetizers, soups, salads, pasta and entrees, there is always a dish that will "dazzle" your palate. Enjoy the full bar with specialty cocktails and an extensive, reasonably priced wine list. Seasonal outside patio seating. NY Times and New London Day rated "Excellent" and 3 stars from The Hartford Courant.; Yes

Nori

Information: 860-339-3690; 286 Main St.; Old Saybrook CT 06475; https://www.norioldsaybrook.com/; Nori may be new to The Shoreline, but it is well-seasoned at creating superb Japanese cuisine. Offering the freshest fish from Japan, an extensive sake list, and delightful Japanese-inspired cocktails, the menu features kitchen and sushi appetizers, specialty rolls, Nigiri and Sashimi, and delectable entrees - including a 13-course Omakase Chef's Tasting Menu. And Nori's warm and welcoming atmosphere makes it the perfect place to bring a date or gather with friends or family. Take-out service is available.; Yes

Old Schoolhouse Deli

Information: 203-245-3354; 268 Boston Post Rd.; Madison CT 06443; https://oldschoolhouse.froogleorders.com/; It doesn't take a lot of book learning - just an appreciation for really great deli. The Old Schoolhouse Deli serves gourmet deli sandwiches of our creation, or what you're craving. Grilled specialties, wraps, salads, hot lunch specials and smoked BBQ specials daily. Our own roast beef cooked daily or Boar's Head sandwich meats on fresh-daily NY bread and bagels. Take out or order ahead online. Catering for any event.; Yes

Parthenon Diner

Information: https://parthenondiner.com/; 374 E. Main St., Branford, 203-481-0333
809 Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook, 860-395-5111; Yes

Quattro's Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar

Information: 203-453-6575; 14 Water St.; Guilford CT 06437; https://www.quattrositalian.com; Luis Rojas opened Quattro's over 20 years ago, bringing award-winning Italian flavors to Guilford and the shoreline communities. Luis moved to the United States in 1989 as a teenager and soon found a love for culinary arts. Starting from the ground up as a dishwasher, he began his professional cooking career at Dante's in Hamden, CT. Partnering to open Quattro's in 1996 in the former Strawberry Hill shopping center, Luis took over as sole owner in 1999. Quattro's can now be found just steps from the Historic Guilford Green.; Yes

Som Siam Thai Restaurant

Information: 203-458-0228; 63R Whitfield St.; Guilford CT 06437; https://www.somsiamson.com/; Welcome to Som Siam Thai Cuisine. Chefs prepare Thai dishes using only the fresh and best ingredients. By using everything Thai, and with the chefs who are master of their profession, the essentially simple and honest nature of Thai food is fully revealed. In terms of service, you will find only a nice smile and prompt delivery of orders here. Another factor that Som Siam always emphasizes is our restaurant's decoration and atmosphere. Here at to Som Siam, you will experience the liveliness and excitement of our exhibition kitchen. Our extraordinary fast and friendly wait staff wishes to make your visit to us an unforgettable event.; Yes

Tangiers International

Information: 860-233-8168; 550 Farmington Ave.; Hartford CT 06105; https://www.tangiersmarket.com/; Tangiers is a one-of-a-kind international market specializing in foods for all people. The Tangiers family has created a brand of healthy offerings and communal harmony. Tangiers roams the world to bring the best ingredients to your table, including an extensive array of international foods from the Middle East and Mediterranean, such as falafel, gyros, kebabs, hummus, tabouli, Baba Ghanoush, and Baklava, plus fruits, vegetables, nuts, olives, oils, spices, beans and cheeses. People come by recommendation and return by choice.; No

Tangiers International

Information: 860-233-8168; 550 Farmington Ave.; Hartford CT 06105; https://www.tangiersmarket.com/; Tangiers is a one-of-a-kind international market specializing in foods for all people. The Tangiers family has created a brand of healthy offerings and communal harmony. Tangiers roams the world to bring the best ingredients to your table and including an extensive array of international foods from the Middle East and Mediterranean, such as falafel, gyros, kebabs, hummus, tabouli, Baba Ghanoush, and Baklava, plus fruits, vegetables, nuts, olives, oils, spices, beans and cheeses. People come by recommendation and return by choice.; Yes

The Place

Information: 203-453-9276; 901 Boston Post Rd.; Guilford CT 06437; https://theplaceguilford.com/; Yes

Westbrook Lobster

Information: 860-664-9464; 346 E. Main St.; Clinton CT 06413; https://www.westbrooklobster.com/; Westbrook Lobster offers finely prepared fresh seafood in a casual setting. Our family-owned restaurant serves up locally sourced seafood, house-made angus burgers, steak and chicken. Or try our famous lobster roll made with fresh picked lobster meat, butter and a dash of our house seasoning. And everyone knows that nothing goes better with fresh seafood than a craft beer, and we feature brews from top local breweries. Open Tuesday - Sunday for lunch and dinner. Indoor and outdoor dining available.; Yes

The Shoreline Book features local businesses in the following categories: American Food, American Restaurants, American Cuisine, Asian Food, Asian Restaurants, Asian Cuisine, Cafes & Diners, Breakfast Food Places, Breakfast Restaurants, Delis, Lunch Places, Sandwiches, Ice Cream, Italian Food, Italian Restaurants, Italian Cuisine, Japanese Food, Japanese Restaurants, Japanese Cuisine, Mediterranean Food, Mediterranean Restaurants, Mediterranean Cuisine, Mexican Food, Mexican Restaurants, Mexican Cuisine, Middle Eastern Food, Middle Eastern Restaurants, Middle Eastern Cuisine, Pizza, Pubs, Taverns, Bars, Seafood, Thai Food, Thai Restaurants, and Thai Cuisine. Happy Eating!