The Helmsman

4.2

66 Reviews

$30 and under

Seafood

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 22, 2024

8:30 PM

Booked 5 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for brunch
Good for business meals
Good for groups

Rooted in the cultivated craftsmanship tradition of its New England locality, The Helmsman Kitchen & Bar opens its doors to bring a sure-fire culinary experience.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 6:30 am–11:00 am Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 7:00 am–12:00 pm
Phone number
(860) 326-0360
Website
https://helmsmankitchen.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
625 N Rd, Groton, CT 06340-3212
Neighborhood
Groton
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

CELEBRATE NEW YEAR’S EVE at Helmsman Kitchen & Bar
$85.00 per person
Dec 31, 2024 only
Celebrate the start of a new year with a memorable, prix-fixe dinner in the heart of the bountiful New England Coast. Enjoy a special, 3-course menu with choice of appetizer, entrée and dessert, plus one glass of house wine. Settle into our inviting restaurant for an evening of celebration. To reserve your table, please contact us at (860) 326-0360 or reserve online via OpenTable. 5pm-10pm Reserve now. Space is limited.
Celebrate Valentines Day at The Helmsman Kitchen
$80.00 per person
Feb 14, 2025 - Feb 15, 2025
Celebrate Valentines Day with our delicious, prix-fixe dinner in the heart of the bountiful New England Coast. Enjoy a special, 3-course menu with choice of appetizer, entrée and dessert, plus one glass of house wine. Settle into our inviting restaurant for an evening of celebration. 1 Glass of House red or White wine Included. To reserve your table, please contact us at (860) 326-0360 or reserve online via OpenTable. 5pm-10pm Reserve now. Space is limited.
Varietal Wines of Oregon & Washington State
$70.00 per person
Jan 30, 2025 only
Join us for a multi-course culinary journey where every course is accompanied by a perfectly paired wine selection. Enjoy coastal inspired cuisine alongside the finest wines, with each menu crafted to compliment the flavor profile of the pairing. Each presentation will be led by a special wine curator from the featured vineyard or distributor. Starts at 5pm Sharp! Reserve now spots are limited. Check out the exciting Menu at www.helmsmankitchen.com/menus

What 66 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4.1Food
4.1Service
3.9Ambience
3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Connecticut
Great for brunch
New London
Great for brunch
New London
Kid-friendly
New London
Good for groups
New London
Healthy
New London
Great for fine wines
New London
Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Helmsman offers an exceptional dining experience with "fantastic food" and "outstanding service." Guests rave about the wine pairing dinners and diverse menu options like swordfish, scallops, and New England clam chowder. While some reviews mention noise and occasional inconsistency, the overall atmosphere and culinary expertise are highly praised, making it a must-visit.

66 Reviews

M
Mari
Connecticut
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
I had the braised short ribs with mushroom polenta. It was very good. My husband had the chicken over creamy potatoes, and it was great. For dessert, we had a piece of chocolate torte(gluten-free) .Wonderfu way to end the meal. l
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Marife
VIP
Fort Lauderdale
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The place has delicious food!! The service is superb and with attentive staffing. I selected 3 stars for the ambiance bc it can be drafty, we played musical chairs to settle into a cozy spot. The bar gives decent pours together with a serving of chocolate torte for dessert! I highly recommend trying this place out. 💫
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Jennifer
Orlando
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 25, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 1
Very disappointed in menu options for Gluten free and shellfish allergies. Although the waitress tried to accommodate, they slathered the food in butter to make up for poor taste. Waste of good food and nutrition.
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Paul
VIP
New York City
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on November 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great experience and value! wines chosen were great pairings with our meal, the Somm presenting was outstanding - just the right amount of information and then walked around the room answering deeper questions from the audience. Meal was very good and for the price great value!
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Susan
New York City
37 reviews
2.0
37 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
My husband ordered a steak and it was tough and Chewy considering it was $42 definitely not worth that price
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Christine
New York City
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Food was okay, not spectacular. Cocktails mediocre. Service was terrible. Our waitress barely smiled, menus were left in the middle of our table the entire meal rather than being taken away once we ordered. There is no bread service. Cocktails came in the middle of our entree and we were left with water to drink during our appetizer course. Water was refilled quickly but we had to ask twice when we were getting our cocktails. I would understand if it was busy but it was pretty slow, only a few other tables with guests. I asked if they could make a spicy margarita with jalapeño infused tequila and was told yes. I received a mediocre margarita with no spice at all...certainly zero jalapeño in it. The waitress never asked us if we wanted a dessert. We will not be back. Very disappointed.
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Christin
Charleston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service was great and appreciate how nice everyone was to our family.
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barbara
VIP
New York City
27 reviews
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was excellent, service wonderful - we love the Helmsman
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Paula
Chicago
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on November 3, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
The food was really bad as well as the service. No flavor for the food, undercooked veggies, over salted fish.
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MarthaL
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a great evening. We absolutely enjoyed the food and wine pairing, and the service was welcoming and professional. We would recommend offering a dessert wine, a port wine or similar.
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FAQs

The Helmsman offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (860) 326-0360.

The Helmsman is rated 4.2 stars by 66 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 22, 2024

8:30 PM

Booked 5 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

625 N Rd, Groton, CT 06340-3212

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Groton
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 6:30 am–11:00 am Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 7:00 am–12:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://helmsmankitchen.com/
Phone number
(860) 326-0360

The Helmsman

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

CELEBRATE NEW YEAR’S EVE at Helmsman Kitchen & Bar

Celebrate Valentines Day at The Helmsman Kitchen

Varietal Wines of Oregon & Washington State

Menu

What 66 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does The Helmsman offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is The Helmsman restaurant rated?

Is The Helmsman currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information