Looking for some spectacular restaurant views? You’re in luck! These great restaurants not only have great menus, but they come with wonderful views, too! Check these out these locations for a backdrop you won’t soon forget.

  1. The Blue Oar (Haddam)

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Tamara N./Yelp Feel free to dock your boat at this BYOB restaurant overlooking the Connecticut River. This place is super casual and super fun!

  1. Fresh Salt (Old Saybrook)

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Lisa S./Yelp Located at Saybrook Point Inn, this seafood spot overlooks the water where the Connecticut River flows into the Long Island Sound.

  1. Millwright’s Restaurant (Simsbury)

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Millwright’s/Facebook This gorgeous view can be seen from the loft of this old mill building on Hop Brook. Not to mention the rave reviews about the cuisine.

  1. Red 36 (Mystic)

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Red 36/Facebook Located right on the water at Seaport Marina, you have to walk across a dock to get here! But these sweet views are totally worth it.

  1. Apricots (Farmington)

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John B./Yelp Please note, Apricots is no longer in business. This pub has seating right on the grass! Right on the banks of the Farmington River, you could literally reach out and touch the water.

  1. Gelston House (East Haddam)

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Gelston House/Facebook Check out the Connecticut River Valley with these views of water and nearby bridges. It’s New England charm at its finest.

  1. Paloma (Stamford)

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Paloma/Facebook Please note, Paloma is no longer in business. This modern restaurant not only gives you water views, but you’re also sitting on a boardwalk looking out at the city! Wherever you sit, you’re guaranteed a spectacular sight.

  1. The White Hart (Salisbury)

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The White Hart/Facebook The view from this inn is so good, especially when paired with the amazing desserts, that you’ll probably end up getting a room!

  1. Lakeview Restaurant (Coventry)

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Lakeview Restaurant & Banquets/Facebook You’ll love this huge patio on the cove of Coventry Lake. The twinkling lights after dark make for a fun, intimate atmosphere.

  1. Monty’s River Grille (Milford)

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Great River Golf Club/Facebook Located at Great River Golf Club, this restaurant overlooks one of the most beautiful golf courses in the state! You may even get to watch some players as you dine!

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The Blue Oar/Facebook

Tamara N./Yelp

Feel free to dock your boat at this BYOB restaurant overlooking the Connecticut River. This place is super casual and super fun!

Jennie S./Yelp

Lisa S./Yelp

Located at Saybrook Point Inn, this seafood spot overlooks the water where the Connecticut River flows into the Long Island Sound.

Dan R./Yelp

Millwright’s/Facebook

This gorgeous view can be seen from the loft of this old mill building on Hop Brook. Not to mention the rave reviews about the cuisine.

Red 36/Facebook

Located right on the water at Seaport Marina, you have to walk across a dock to get here! But these sweet views are totally worth it.

Photo Credit

John B./Yelp

Please note, Apricots is no longer in business. This pub has seating right on the grass! Right on the banks of the Farmington River, you could literally reach out and touch the water.

Gelston House/Facebook

Check out the Connecticut River Valley with these views of water and nearby bridges. It’s New England charm at its finest.

Paloma/Facebook

Please note, Paloma is no longer in business. This modern restaurant not only gives you water views, but you’re also sitting on a boardwalk looking out at the city! Wherever you sit, you’re guaranteed a spectacular sight.

The White Hart/Facebook

The view from this inn is so good, especially when paired with the amazing desserts, that you’ll probably end up getting a room!

Lisa P./Yelp

Lakeview Restaurant & Banquets/Facebook

You’ll love this huge patio on the cove of Coventry Lake. The twinkling lights after dark make for a fun, intimate atmosphere.

Great River Golf Club/Facebook

Located at Great River Golf Club, this restaurant overlooks one of the most beautiful golf courses in the state! You may even get to watch some players as you dine!

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