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Dinner at the Guilford Mooring
The summers are short in New England and we try to pack as many fun nights out with friends as often as we can. One of our favorite places to meet up is the Guilford Mooring in Guilford CT.
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| The Guilford Mooring in Guilford Connecticut |
Our friends Wendy and Greg from Connecticut Lifestyles live out in East Lyme, and we're in Branford CT, so an 'almost' halfway point for us to meet up is in Guilford. We all love great seafood and casual dining over good conversation, and the Guilford Mooring is the perfect place for it! What makes it even better is that regardless of the season, the Guilford Mooring is the perfect place to enjoy with water views to drink in in the spring and summer, and a cozy fireplace to curl up in front of in the fall and winter!
And the food? The food is simply incredible!
Although they do have some of the typical fried seafood offerings, most of the food is a bit more elevated, featuring items like Pan Seared Diver Scallops with Creamy Risotto, Blackened Swordfish with Smashed Red Bliss Potatoes...and so much more! And, if you're more of a 'by land' protein lover ... they are equally well known for their amazing beefs and chops. like their 18 oz Bone in Rib-Eye and their 14 oz "Tomahawk" Veal Chop.
We started with some of cocktails from the specialty cocktail menu. There are so many innovative combinations. These pictured are the Blackberry Vodka Cocktail and the Mai Tai!
Then we moved on to appetizers! My colleague June at work had highly recommended the Stuffed Quohogs, so of course, I had to try that! Wendy ordered the Fried Artichokes, Greg the Thick Bacon, and the cowboy went with the Iceburg Wedge Salad.
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| Fried Artichokes Parmesan Truffle, Lemon Aioli, Garnished with Parsley |
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| Thick Bacon Local Tomatoes, Carmelized Onion Smokey BBQ Drizzle |
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| Iceburg Wedge Salad Blue Cheese, Bacon, Grape Tomatoes Creamy Peppercorn Dression |
... and now I know why June urged me to get the stuffed clams! They were sooooo good! Stuffed, and I do mean STUFFED with a variety of seafood, like clams, shrimp, scallops AND crab -- they could not have been better!
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| Stuffed Quohogs (Two per order) But I wanted a good closeup! Stuffed with Crab, Scallops, Shrimp, Clams Stuffing made with a Focaccia Bread Stuffing |
For dinner we went with a medley of different seafoods! Wendy ordered the Scallops, the cowboy Swordfish, I went with the Salmon, and Greg ordered one of the evening's specials, a Lobster "New England" Boil, with everything from lobster, to shrimp, to mussels, to clams, to corn on the cob! Greg's New England dinner was inclusive, accompanied by an appetizer (clam chowder) and a dessert (Raspberry Cheesecake).
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| New England Dinner's inclusive chowder New England Clam Chowder |
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| Greg was a good sport and donned the obligatory Lobster Bib! |
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| The Guilford Moorings' New England Lobster Dinner Lobster, Mussels, Clams, Shrimp, Corn on the Cob YUM! |
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| Pan Seared Diver Scallops Maine Lobster White Truffle Risotto Citrus Beurre Blanc |
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| Pan Roasted Salmon Soba Noodles, Vegetable Broth, Red Peppers Carrots, Edamanm, Mushroom, Sriracha Honey Drizzle with Sesame Seeds |
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| Blackened Swordfish Red Bliss Mashed, Smoked Pineapple Salsa |
We took a breather before dessert and sipped on a creamy delicious cappuccino!
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| Cappuccino |
Desserts were also fantastic! I continued with the cappuccino and ordered a Cappuccino Gelato, Wendy went with the Crème Brûlée the cowboy called himself 'done in' for the night (whatta light weight!) and Greg enjoyed his New England Lobster Dinner's final item, the Raspberry Cheesecake!
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| Cappuccino Gelato |
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| Crème Brûlée |
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| Raspberry Cheesecake |
We had such a wonderful time! Afterwards we wandered in the cocktail lounge to watch a round or two of Tuesday Trivia.
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| Tuesday Trivia at Guilford Mooring |
And then we wandered out on the dock to watch the sun set and see the fisherman bring in some of the day's catch! We had some fun taking pictures of one another!
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| Greg and Wendy from Connecticut Lifestyles https://connecticutlifestyles.com/ |
The Guilford Mooring is definitely Dingus Family approved!
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| The Cowboy and Bonnie Note: Dingus Family placard from Coastal Creators CT |
Be sure you visit the Guilford Mooring in Guilford Connecticut soon and enjoy the waterviews and great food! Reservations are accepted and there are some great specials all season long such as Happy Hour Monday - Friday 3-6 in the bar and sunroom, Thursday night Ladies Night with food and drink specials in the bar and sunroom, and Tuesday Trivia in the lounge!
See more specials here => https://www.guilfordmooring.com/page/28732-Specials
Guilford Mooring
505 Whitfield Street
Guilford, CT 06437
203-458-2921
About the Guilford Mooring
Guilford Mooring, located on the shores of the Long Island Sound at 505 Whitfield Street in Guilford, Connecticut, honors its waterfront location by offering classic preparation of timeless seafood dishes, in addition to land lover’s favorite meat options. The seasonal menu includes Gluten Free, Vegetarian and Vegan options, and a special $5 children’s menu honors young foodies. The restaurant is open year-round, seven days a week for lunch and dinner, offering unparalleled views from an outdoor bar and deck, as well as the newly-renovated indoor bar/dining area, featuring a rustic stone fireplace for the New England winter months and air-conditioning for the heat of summer.
For more information, visit www.guilfordmooring.com. The restaurant can also be found on Facebook (GuilfordMooringCT)and Instagram (theguilfordmooring).
Disclaimer: We were invited to the Guilford Mooring by the restaurant's management and marketing team, however all views are our own.
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