The best restaurants in New London

22 restaurants we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Subway

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Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.

91 Poquonnock Rd (Groton)

Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.

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Smoothie King

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Health-conscious chain featuring blended drinks in varied flavors with fruits & veggies.

106 Boston Post Rd (Waterford)

Health-conscious chain featuring blended drinks in varied flavors with fruits & veggies.

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Sneekers Cafe

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Festive gameday hangout offers a a wide menu of American comfort fare in cozy digs with live music.

568 Poquonnock Rd (Groton)

Festive gameday hangout offers a a wide menu of American comfort fare in cozy digs with live music.

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Easygoing eatery offering an extensive menu of both Thai & Japanese specialties.

470 Bank St

Easygoing eatery offering an extensive menu of both Thai & Japanese specialties.

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Thin-crust pies & slices, plus sandwiches, wings & salads, offered in a basic strip-mall pizzeria.

220 Route 12 #7 #3414 (Groton)

Thin-crust pies & slices, plus sandwiches, wings & salads, offered in a basic strip-mall pizzeria.

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New Jersey–based counter-serve sandwich chain serving jumbo subs filled with cold cuts & toppings.

258 CT-12 (Groton)

New Jersey–based counter-serve sandwich chain serving jumbo subs filled with cold cuts & toppings.

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Taqueria Cinco

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Low-key counter-serve eatery offering traditional Mexican fare such as tacos & burritos.

441 Long Hill Rd (Groton)

Low-key counter-serve eatery offering traditional Mexican fare such as tacos & burritos.

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Texas Roadhouse

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Lively chain steakhouse serving American fare with a Southwestern spin amid Texas-themed decor.

400 S Frontage Rd

Lively chain steakhouse serving American fare with a Southwestern spin amid Texas-themed decor.

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Snazzy restaurant serving sushi & cooking Japanese meat dishes with theatrical flair on a hibachi.

527 Long Hill Rd (Groton)

Snazzy restaurant serving sushi & cooking Japanese meat dishes with theatrical flair on a hibachi.

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Subway

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Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.

283 CT-12 (Groton)

Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.

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Casual restaurant serving red & white pizzas as well as classic Italian entrees.

445 Ocean Ave

Casual restaurant serving red & white pizzas as well as classic Italian entrees.

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Contemporary, casual pizza spot with gluten-free & vegan options & a full bar.

45 Huntington St

Contemporary, casual pizza spot with gluten-free & vegan options & a full bar.

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Family-friendly chain serving classic Tex-Mex & American fare in a Southwestern-style setting.

369 N Frontage Rd

Family-friendly chain serving classic Tex-Mex & American fare in a Southwestern-style setting.

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Supreme Pizza

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Typical pies & slices, plus pastas & subs, offered in basic, compact quarters with counter seating.

27 Boston Post Rd (Waterford)

Typical pies & slices, plus pastas & subs, offered in basic, compact quarters with counter seating.

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Five Guys

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Fast-food chain with made-to-order burgers, fries & hot dogs, plus free peanuts while you wait.

143 Gold Star Hwy (Groton)

Fast-food chain with made-to-order burgers, fries & hot dogs, plus free peanuts while you wait.

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Smashburger

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Counter-serve chain featuring signature smashed burgers, plus sides & shakes.

903 Hartford Turnpike (Waterford)

Counter-serve chain featuring signature smashed burgers, plus sides & shakes.

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Branch of a sandwich shop chain offering subs, wraps & salads, plus rice & grain bowls.

587 Long Hill Rd (Groton)

Branch of a sandwich shop chain offering subs, wraps & salads, plus rice & grain bowls.

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Long-running, homey restaurant serving 40+ different types of pizza & a variety of seafood.

88 Ocean Ave

Long-running, homey restaurant serving 40+ different types of pizza & a variety of seafood.

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American breakfast, lunch & dinner favorites, plus an ample dessert menu, served in casual quarters.

355 CT-12 (Groton)

American breakfast, lunch & dinner favorites, plus an ample dessert menu, served in casual quarters.

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New Jersey–based counter-serve sandwich chain serving jumbo subs filled with cold cuts & toppings.

909 Hartford Turnpike (Waterford)

New Jersey–based counter-serve sandwich chain serving jumbo subs filled with cold cuts & toppings.

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Helmsman Kitchen & Bar is serving a coastal-inspired New England menu that actually feels fresh, from Rhode Island oysters and grilled…

625 N Rd (Groton)

Helmsman Kitchen & Bar is serving a coastal-inspired New England menu that actually feels fresh, from Rhode Island oysters and grilled branzino to heirloom tomato burrata, plus a solid cocktail game and patio vibes. Keep an eye on their Wine Dinner Series if you like learning while sipping.

From the Norwich newsletter, August 14, 2026

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Kyoto Sushi

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Sushi rolls and hibachi meals are offered at this Japanese eatery with counter seating.

754 Long Hill Rd (Groton)

Sushi rolls and hibachi meals are offered at this Japanese eatery with counter seating.

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