Great Island Eatery — Restaurant in New Castle

I first heard of this location while looking for restaurants in the area on a bike ride recently. With such mixed reviews, I hesitated to give it try. So glad I did! Fantastic experience, all around.

I met two college roommate friends for lunch on a summer Monday. It was a perfect place for a beautiful day on the water.

Note: there is a members gate at the parking lot. Park in any designated restaurant parking spot and walk down a short distance to the restaurant. Restrooms are housed between the parking lot and restaurant.

Seating is all outside, or indoors open to air (it looked like there were plastic sides that could be rolled down for inclement weather). The server told us to sit anywhere we wanted. If you want to order alcohol there are designated areas (state regulation or some such rules).

Every seat has a great view of all the fancy boats docked in the marina. An easy way to feel like you're rich, even if you're not. :) Flower plantings were beautiful.

The strawberry lemonade was outstanding: sweet, tart, and refreshing. My friends enjoyed overflowing mai tais. The fish tacos were excellent - hot and crispy fried fish, with delicious slaw, pickled onions, and sriracha aioli.

A wonderful spot for old friends to catch up and spend a few hours on our beautiful seacoast! I will definitely return, and hopefully have more time to walk down the docks to check out all the...

Could not get my car through security gate and park in the handicapped space, both myself and my guest do not walk well, on a hot day do not walk far, there is a new gate in both directions preventing restaurant guests from entering, signs said something about parking elsewhere for the other restaurant, nothing about handicapped parking for Great Island Restaurant. I used to bring visitors to eat at The Green Bean and there were...

An excellent restaurant with outstanding water views! The food was impressive and included the best lobster roll I've had in a very long time and a shrimp cocktail that was likewise superb. The drinks were likewise good and included some of our favorite Exeter Brewing Company beers. A great staff that's friendly and efficient. A superb choice for a casual meal with a beautiful view...