Dad's Restaurant of Niantic

I’ve been coming to Dad’s since I was a kid, and over the years, I’ve seen it go through its ups and downs. For a while, it felt like the quality had slipped—but I’m happy to say those days are behind it. Under new ownership, the restaurant has gone through some much-needed renovations, and it’s clear that a lot of care and effort have gone into bringing the place back to life. While it doesn’t have quite the same nostalgic feel as before, the food quality has taken a major step up. Everything I’ve had recently has been fresh, well-prepared, and flavorful. The portions are on the smaller side, but the prices are fair, which keeps things balanced. It’s become a reliable spot again—one I’m genuinely happy to support. It’s not just a comeback—it’s a whole new chapter for Dad’s, and it’s we

Had to update my review, lobster roll was delicious, but went back 2nd time and got fish tacos. Yuck. Fish was overheated and mushy, tacos were bland. My husband's fish and chips was the same. Definitely wouldn't order the fish again.

The service is excellent—very friendly and fast. The atmosphere is welcoming, and everything is super clean. The food was absolutely delicious and fresh! The hot lobster roll and chicken sandwich are to die for, and their ice cream is a must-try. I’ll definitely be coming back!

A+ food and service. Stopped by for an early lunch and was not disappointed. Menu was extensive with many great options. We settled on shrimp tacos, a grilled chicken sandwich and fries. The three shrimp tacos were excellent. Big shrimp with a great topping. The chicken sandwich came with two large pieces of chicken on a fresh roll with lettuce and tomato and a pickle and slaw on the side. Just terrific. Overall a terrific experience. We will definitely come back.

While they just reopened and the renovations are amazing, we were not impressed with what we paid and what we received. It was loud, yes they were busy, but between between being busy and the loud music it was hard to have a conversation. We ordered the shrimp tacos, which we "ok" and fried calamari platter, which again was just "ok". Again, it was busy, but it took almost 40 mins from ordering to receiving our food. We gave it a shot, but we most likely won't be back.