White-tablecloth restaurant overlooking Norwalk's harbor & featuring Mediterranean-inspired seafood.
At a glance
#7 of 8 Seafood restaurants in NorwalkLocalGuideWorld score: 4.21
Rating breakdown
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5 ★58%
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4 ★22%
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3 ★8%
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2 ★3%
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1 ★8%
Quick facts
- What is the rating of Harbor Lights?
- Harbor Lights is rated 4.2 out of 5 based on 517 reviews.
- How does Harbor Lights rank in Norwalk?
- Harbor Lights is #7 of 8 Seafood restaurants in Norwalk by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
- Where is Harbor Lights located?
- 82 Seaview Ave, Norwalk, CT 06855, United States — 1.3 km from the center of Norwalk.
- How can I contact Harbor Lights?
- Phone: +1 203-866-3364 · Website: harborlightsrestaurant-ct.com
We recently hosted a baby shower at Harbor Lights. It was amazing, and the guests loved the event. The food was excellent, plentiful, and exceeded our expectations. The water view room was elegant, bright, and the setup was incredible. Alexandria was great to work with, and she accommodated our every need. Her staff excelled in the service to our guests.
I cannot wait to return to dine there, and will definitely host future events there.
I cannot wait to return to dine there, and will definitely host future events there.
I don’t even know where to begin. This is the worst restaurant experience I have had in recent memory we had a reservation on Christmas Eve at 6:30. It was 8:10 and we still had not gotten our main course. Our server Dominick was non-existent and when we complained to the manager Alexandra she blamed us saying that the food takes a long time to prepare. We ordered lobster tail and a rare steak. Please. She was rude and un accommodating. No apology no comps nothing. Horrible manager. No people skills and zero restaurant acumen. A total disaster. McDonald’s at least gives service with a smile.
Absolutely in love with Harbor Lights! We had a fantastic dinner sitting by the water. The staff was attentive and professional, and the valet parking was appreciated. The view was stunning at sunset, and all of the food was delicious! We tried oysters Rockefeller for the first time here and were impressed. Beautiful presentations and a really nice menu with many more things we hope to come back and try. We’ll absolutely be keeping this in mind for beautiful water view restaurants in the state!
It’s been a few years since I’ve eaten at Harbor Lights as we don’t live right in the area. I can’t recall what we previously ordered but this time I was very impressed. The warm lobster roll was very full and buttery! I’ve had a few lobster rolls in the last few years (good and bad) and this one was definitely on par with the best ones I’ve tried. My husband got the crab cake sandwich which was also very good. For dessert we both got the key lime pie which was delicious. It had a nice light crust and tart flavor. Beautiful presentation. My father in law got the crème brûlée which was equally as amazing. Thank you Harbor Lights for a lovely lunch. We can’t wait to come back and enjoy the outside seating!
Spacious park and fancy New England restaurant. There’s even a Bike 🚴 Trail that connects to The City of Norwalk ending at the beaches. Atmosphere is clean and friendly people from residents to visitors. Definitely would recommendation
Went for an early Dinner on an April Saturday (5:15) was not crowded except for a wedding reception in a portion of the restaurant that, while loud, added a welcome distraction for my young child.
Starters were crab cakes, oysters, shrimp dumplings. I skipped oysters but crab cakes and dumplings were delicious. Especially the crab cakes!
All 4 adults had different mains - crab stuffed shrimp, hot lobster roll, lobster BLT, and cheeseburger. Everyone spoke very highly of their mains. My BLT was piled high with Lobster Salad. All servings were generous (not a guarantee when lobster and crab are involved!).
Our server Michelle was kind and attentive.
I found the beer prices to be good for the area/setting. Because of the youngster in the group we were in and out quite quickly and that was possible due to fast service!
I’ll definitely be back!
Starters were crab cakes, oysters, shrimp dumplings. I skipped oysters but crab cakes and dumplings were delicious. Especially the crab cakes!
All 4 adults had different mains - crab stuffed shrimp, hot lobster roll, lobster BLT, and cheeseburger. Everyone spoke very highly of their mains. My BLT was piled high with Lobster Salad. All servings were generous (not a guarantee when lobster and crab are involved!).
Our server Michelle was kind and attentive.
I found the beer prices to be good for the area/setting. Because of the youngster in the group we were in and out quite quickly and that was possible due to fast service!
I’ll definitely be back!
This was more of an 4.5 stars experience. Beautiful location right on the water. Reserved this place for a bday celebration. Parking is a little tight but they do offer valet parking. Service was great. Very attentive. Gratuity was included in the bill. We tried a few items off their menu for appetizers. All were very delicious. For main meals we tried salmon dish, seafood risotto, fish and chips, fresh lobster, lobster roll. Overall very good but a few items to improve on. Lobster roll needed either a little butter or some sauce to bring it together. Seafood risotto clams were a little chewy. Everything else tasted great. We will definitely come back if we get a chance.
You just have to see past the dates carpet, and some of the 1990s decor, and you will have a wonderful dining experience. The views from the tables are stunning, the service is superb, and these folks have great cooking skills. Our food was delightful. The waiter was great, I loved the fact that he waited for all of us to finish before cleaning the table. A really lovely relaxed dining experience. And we will definitely want back. 100% satisfaction.
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