Guilford Mooring

so it's been over 2 years and 2 bad floodings later and I finally made it back to the Guilford Mooring.  I thought the prices were very reasonable, the service good and the portions very big.  This is a big improvement from the menu after hurricane Irene, which I am told, went too upscale and pricey.  I was satisfied today  (and I can walk to it).  had the shrimp tacos appetizer and it was very spicy and good.  Chopped salad was giant, very good.

Almost a year and a half later I returned to finally try the food here today.  My sister and her family were visiting from out of town and we had a craving for oysters.  Initially, we started out across the street but it was too crowded so we came here instead.

We chose to sit indoors to get a break from the sweltering heat and it was a wise move as we got a table right away (there probably would have been availability outdoors too, didn't look very busy).  We ordered a dozen oysters to share.  Generally, they were ok, but some were gritty, one had a little baby crab running around on it, and the accoutrements were lacking.  We had to ask for cocktail sauce.  No mignonette.

The rest of the food was actually pretty good.  I ordered the broiled haddock and it was fresh and prepared very well.  My sister and her husband, both excellent cooks and serious eaters, enjoyed their fish and chips and salad.  Boyfriend ordered a burger with sweet potato fries.  No complaints there either.  Our waiter was friendly and competent and the atmosphere was casual but nice.  I'd come again, maybe, but not for oysters.

If you are looking for the most miserable dining experience in Guilford CT then look no further than the Guilford Mooring. Bad service, mediocre food, and a slow wait-staff all under one roof.