Elmo's Dockside - Seafood restaurant in Vernon - 48 Hartford Turnpike, USA

I'm so glad we got to eat here before heading out of Connecticut. Delicious food & cocktails. The coffee , the vanilla creme brulee & the tiramisu were excellent as well. Definitely making a return visit to Elmo's Dockside the next time we're in town.

Clam chowder was so delicious, it was thick and creamy and had a hint of sweetness to it. Clam strips and steak are also great choices. Loved it here!

Went here for my birthday yesterday and got the muscles in white wine and lemon sauce and fried calamari for appetizers. Calamari, very good (7.5 out of ten). Muscles weren’t as enjoyable (5 out of ten for that dish) For my entree I got a 2 1/2 pound lobster steamed and it was delicious! Got a side of the sweet potato fries which came with an amazing dipping sauce. My boyfriend got the blackened salmon and loved it. My Mom got the prime rib and raves about it and my dad got the pork chops and also loved it We all got desserts to go and they were semi frozen (not fresh) and had to let them sit for a while before eating. Service was 10/10

I was craving fried oysters, they were wonderful!! Like fried oysters on the half shell but fried, heaven!! NOT like the fried oysters I got at Crab Catcher on Middle Turnpike West in Manchester, TERRIBLE!! TOTAL RIP OFF!!, and I went for the appetizer comes with Low Country Sauce, Charleston, SC inspired. I then had the fried whole belly clam appetizer and the Muscles swimming in garlic butter broth. All very good, although, the muscles seemed a little under cooked, but still delicious, other than the 2 very under cooked. The coleslaw was top shelf and the bread with whipped butter, perfect, and great for dipping in the garlic butter 🧈 broth. The service was outstanding, I got there at 3:00 and I was the only one in my dining area (filled up quickly). A legitimate well earned 5 stars.

Very townie place. The service staff are very nice and accommodating. Wveryone seems to know everyone. The owner or manager was walking around saying hello to tables. The clam chowder is great, the stuffed mushrooms were amazing. I has the shrimp scampi and the portion was enough to bring home for leftovers. Low salt which is good. The rib eye was the size of my fiancé head and cooked slightly under medium rare but, thats how he perfers it. Overall, great place, great service and good food. Will be returning for sure!

I lived in Manchester for 30 years and never really knew of this place. Stopped in with my wife for a mid afternoon snack last weekend. We were pleasantly surprised! We sat at the bar for apps including a bowl of clam chowder. Definitely one of the better ones that I have had. I think I could taste some sherry and the flavor that lingered was very pleasing. Autumn was our server and she was very kind and welcoming. She told us of some of the history of the place and I was shocked it had been around so long. She also made note of their extremely popular prime rib night which I plan to return for.

If you’re looking for a local restaurant with great seafood and meats, look no further. Our group of nine has been dining here for years. I don’t always remember to take and post pictures because the food is so good. Prices are reasonable, the quality is exceptional.

Do not reccommend- First we arrive ,no one to seat us.. Finally get seated and waited almost 10 minutes until the waitress came over to get our orders.. I got the stuffed shrimp with twice baked potato.. the shrimp were small, the stuffing on top was gross/soggy and the twice baked potato looked old or frozen then reheated. For $30 you would expect MUCH better food.