Skippers Seafood Restaurant — Restaurant in Old Saybrook

Been here several times now.

Nice clean location, tables clearly labeled where to sit and not sit (COVID related regulations).

The fish and chips is very good, highly recommend and the child’s portion is good as well and will more than suffice for many adults.

Steak and cheese grinders are good, solid pick. Grilled cheese and hot dogs are done well and are a good menu option.

Their potato clam cakes....my my are they delish. Highly recommend you try them.

Their fries, curly fries, and onion rings are all good.

Clam Chowder and lobster bisque, to me, are not great, others I have been with have liked the chowder. I like a more robust flavored chowder- bacon, chives, black pepper....it is a moderately creamy but not thick variety. It is not bad, but just not my type of chowder.

Overall, this is a great place and will give other local seafood restaurants a run for their money. And it is nice to see a business going into the old sad looking Pizza Hut building. Good job making that run down building look...

Stopped in with my father for a late lunch after a fishing trip. Wasn't sure if shifts were changing or something but people were walking in and out of the back taking care of other things before addressing our presence at the front. We placed our orders, myself getting a lobster roll and my father ordering fish and chips. My lobster roll was great, but he said the fish and chips was definitely sub par. Even cited that a restaurant much further inland does a far better fish and chips, which was sad to hear as you'd think you'd be getting the freshest fish the closer you are to the shoreline. There was a few moms there with their young son who was able to play some interesting games like enlarged connect 4 which was neat if you were going to go with the family, or younger children. But as far as atmosphere goes, it probably would take away from things quite a bit if you just wanted to have a quiet meal. I had to try the new location but don't think I'll go back anytime soon...

Went here with my husband and kids an hour before closing time. It was very quiet but the staff were friendly and made the food fresh. The food was good, seafood was fresh and cooked well. Food was a step or two up from “seafood fast food” but not as much complexity flavor wise as a high quality seafood dining restaurant. The portions were very generous, but it was pretty pricey for what it is. However the atmosphere was nice, very welcoming with giant yard games inside and outside along with arcade games. Counter service with booth seating indoors and patio tables outside. We enjoyed that it was a casual place to spend time in addition to the yummy food. Kid friendly. I would consider going here again next time I’m in the area, though I’d probably split food between people and order less just to keep the bill down.

This may be a bit obscure unless you’re from the Rochester NY area but we agreed that it gives us the same vibes as “Bill Grays” but like the seafood version...