Westport, Connecticut, USA

Closed 1999

Half in the water ducks swam by…the food was simple but delicious and the prices quite affordable. You would run into Paul Newman and other Westport notables. High school students were the Valet parkers who moved your car ten feet to the parking lot. The waitstaff was professional not diner. It was old but warm. Tom F.

Location: 191 Hillspoint Road (on the water by Sherwood Mill Pond).

Historical Note: Allen’s operated in some form from the late 19th century through the 1990s, run for many years by Captain Walter Allen’s family.Status: Closed in the 1990s.

Vibe: A true waterfront destination. It was known for its gorgeous water views, sit-down dining, and serving fresh shellfish and seafood. It was a place for celebrations, anniversaries, and a more classic New England dining experience. It had a much longer lifespan than The Clam Box.

Historical Note: Allen’s operated in some form from the late 19th century through the 1990s, run for many years by Captain Walter Allen’s family.

Status: Closed in the 1990s. Anon.

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