SHANKS WATERFRONT DINING
Seasonal Waterfront, BYOB 'Food Boat' and outdoor dining right on CT’s Shoreline in Clinton Harbor
Welcome Back for Another Season!
This is Shanks...
- We are a food boat!
- Orders are placed at the boat.
- We have restrooms on the lower level only.
- We are BYOB. $3 Corkage Fee/Person Drinking. We will provide ice bucket, cork screw/bottle opener, plastic wine glasses, etc.
- All food is freshly prepared. Please look for appropriate wait times at sign on boat.
- When we are busy, we may do table sharing.
- Please speak to a manager before leaving if you have any comments or are not 100% happy with your experience.
- Most of our staff are high-school and college students. They do work for tips. After you order and pick out a table, we do the rest for you. Please ask one of our crew members walking around for anything you need.
- We love pets here. So please bring them along with you! Pet seating is on the lower level only. Please pick up after your pet.
- Transient Slips Available- Just give the marina a call when you're coming 860-669-1705.
Hours of Operation:
END OF SEASON Hours:
Tuesday 8/27: CLOSED
Wednesday 8/28: CLOSED
Thursday 8/29: 4-8pm
Friday 8/30: 4-9pm
Saturday 8/31: 11am-9pm
Sunday 9/1: 11am-8pm
Monday 9/2 (Labor Day & Last Day): 11am-6pm
*Please check our social media for the most up-to-date information regarding changes or early closing.
WE ARE BYOB ($3 Charge per person)
Non-alcoholic beverage options available
Welcome to our Kitchen
Welcome to our Kitchen
Welcome to our Kitchen
Here is a peek at where all of your food is prepared.
Our kitchen was custom designed for Shanks to fit the specifications of "Sounder," our 42-foot decommissioned Lobster Boat we acquired from The Sound School in New Haven, CT.
Featured Dish
Welcome to our Kitchen
Welcome to our Kitchen
Shanks Combo
One of our New England fryers! Includes, Shrimp, clam strips, haddock, and scallops, served with either tartar or cocktail sauce, french fries, and coleslaw. Gluten Free Option Available!
$34
Upcoming Events
Welcome to our Kitchen
Upcoming Events
If you are interested in performing at Shanks for the 2025 season, please reach out to shanksclintonct@gmail.com
