Is that your stomach growling or mine? It is a good thing there are so many excellent village of Niantic restaurants. If you are new to this area of Connecticut, you might not know all of the best dining spots in this little seaside village. This is where the friendly locals can chime in an opinion. Better yet, you can consult our list of recommendations for ideas based on the words of local diners.
Niantic Diner on 26 W Main St is a cozy little spot that is open seven days a week. On their vast menu, you will find some unique dishes like Cajun gorgonzola burgers, pork souvlaki platters and chicken rugatino meals. If you are in the seafood mood, the menu includes baked stuffed shrimp, lobster linguini, and the local favorite dish of jumbo lump crab cakes. If you have a vegetarian in tow, there are also several veggie options, such as vegetarian lasagna, pasta primavera and veggie wraps. There are many fantastic Italian dishes, as well as lots of southern “comfort” foods listed on the never-ending menu.
Another wonderful village of Niantic restaurant is La Belle Aurore. This small but charming restaurant is located at 75 Pennsylvania Avenue. This location is chef-owned, and the menu changes to reflect the changes of the season by using only the freshest produce in the area. They are a fancy little bistro, but don’t let that fact intimidate you. They are known to fry up a grilled cheese on request for the picky little ones you might bring with you. Examples of previous menu items include smoked salmon and asparagus tart with goat cheese, seared yellow fin tuna with papaya ginger slaw, filet of beef tenderloin, and even wild asparagus ravioli. While all these dishes will leave you amazed, the inexpensive price is what will really wow you.
Other good restaurants in the area include Main Street Grille, Lyme Tavern Café and East Coast Taco. Village of Niantic, CT restaurants never disappoint their diners and will always leave you wanting to come back for seconds.
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