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4.4
(25+ Reviews)
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  • White

    • Brancott, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand

    • Pighin, Pinot Grigio, Friuly, Italy

    • Val De Meigas, Albariño, Rias Baixas, Spain

    • Sonoma Cutrer, Chardonnay, Russian River Ranches, Sonoma Coast, California

  • Rosé

    • Fleurs De Prairie, Côte De Provence, France

  • Champagne

    • Veuve Clicquot, Brut Yellow Label, Reims, France

    • Rene Geoffroy Expression, Brut, Valée De La Marne, France

    • Chandon Rosé, Brut, Domaine Chandon, California

    • A Margaine, Brut Rosé, Valée De La Marne, France

  • Red

    • Willamette Valley Vinyards, Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, Oregon

    • Albino Rocca, Langhe Nebbiolo, Piedmont, Italy

    • Palacios Remondo, Tempranillo, Rioja, Spain

    • Los Osos J. Lohr, Merlot, Paso Robles, California

    • Joel Gott Palisades, Red Blend, Washington, USA

    • Columbia Crest, H3, Cabernet Sauvignon, Washington, USA

    • Zorzal, Unico, Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina

    • B-Side, Cabernet, Napa Valley

  • Sparkling

    • Mionetto, Prosecco, Veneto, Italy

    • Poema, Brut Metodo, Rose, Cava, Spain

  • Chardonnay

    • Meiomi Wines, California

    • Kendall-Jackson, Avant, California

    • Chalk Hill, Estate Vineyards & Winery, Sonoma California

    • Failla, Sonoma Coast, California

    • Cakebread, Napa Valley, California, 2020

    • Lewis Cellars, Russian River, Sonoma California, 2019

    • Preston Ridge, Preston, Connecticut

  • Zinfandel

    • Ridge, Lytton Springs, Dry Creek, 2018

    • Day, Grist Vineyard, Dry Creek, 2016

    • Turley, Old Vine, California, 2020

  • Our Favorite "Reds"

    • St. Francis, Merlot, Sonoma County

    • The Hess Collection, Allomi Vineyard, Napa Valley

    • Troublemaker, Red Blend, Central Coast

    • Cardano Estate, Napa Valley

    • Jordan, Alexander Valley, 2017

    • Long Meadow Ranch, Napa Valley, 2019

    • B Side, Napa Valley, 2019

    • Ledyard, Maugle Sierra Vineyards, New England

    • Abstract, Orin Swift, California, 2019

    • Machete, Orin Swift, California, 2018

  • Spain

    • Palacios Remondo, La Vendemia, Rioja, 2021

    • Emilio Moro, Ribera Del Duero

    • Acustic, Monsant

  • International "Whites"

    • Chateau Ste. Michelle, Riesling, Columbia Valley

    • Attems, Pinot Grigio, Attiki, Greece, 2020

    • Mylonas Assyrtiko, Friuly, Italy, 2021

    • Nora, Albariño, Rias Baixas, Spain, 2019

    • Schloss Gobelsburg, Grüner Veltliner, Kamptal, Austria, 2020

    • Stonington Vineyards, Seaport, New England

  • Rosé

    • Chateau D'Esclans, The Beach, Whispering Angel

    • Château De Sarrins, Provence

    • Sabine, Aix-En-Provence, Bieler

    • Saltwater Farm Vineyards, Connecticut

  • California Pinot Noir

    • Brewer-Clifton, Santa Rita Hills, 2019

    • Tyler, Santa Rita, 2021

    • Failla, Sonoma Coast, 2019

    • Melville, Estate, Santa Rita Hills, 2019

    • Lioco, Mendocino County, 2019

    • The Hilt, Santa Rita, 2021

  • Rhone

    • Paul Jaboulet, P45, Cotes Du Rhone

    • Château Mont Redon, Châteauneuf-Du-Pape, 2019

  • Sauvignon Blanc

    • Isabelle Garrault, Sancerre, France, 2019

    • Craggy Range, Marlborough, New Zealand, 2020

    • Kim Crawford, Marlborough, New Zealand

    • Brendel Napa Valley, Napa Valley, California, 2020

    • Jonathan Edwards, Estate, Connecticut

  • Bordeaux

    • Chateau Cos D'Estournel, Goulee, Saint-Estephe, 2015

    • Phélan-Ségur, Saint Estephe, 2015

    • Château Gaudin, Pauillac, 2018

    • Château Beau-Séjour-Bécot, Saint Emilion, 2018

  • Oregon Pinot Noir

    • Erath Winery

    • Averaen, Willamette Valley, 2021

    • Cristom, Willamette Valley, 2021

    • Patracia Green, Willamette Valley, 2017

  • Italy

    • Uccelliera, Rapace, Tuscany, 2016

    • Ornellaia, Le Volte, Tuscany, 2021

    • Mauro Molino, La Morra, Barolo, 2019

    • Collosorbo, Brunello Di Montalcino, 2019

    • Tenuta San Guido, Guidalberto, Tuscany, 2021

  • Curated

    • The Nautical

      Ketel Citroen - Blueberry Syrup - Lillet Blanc - Fresh Lemon

    • Loose Cannon

      Plantation 5 Rum - Mezcal - Orange - Aperol - Curaçao

    • A Punch & A Kick

      Diplomatico Select Rum - Pineapple & Orange - Mango Nectar - Grenadine

    • Helmsman Old Fashioned

      Ron Zacapa 23 year Rum - Sirop de Canne - Ango & Regan's Bitters

    • Whiskey Smash

      Litchfield Straight Bourbon Whiskey - Ginger Beer - Fresh Mint

  • Classics

    • Old Fashioned

      Whiskey - Demerara - Ango & Regan's Bitters

    • Martini

      Vodka or Gin - Dry Vermouth

    • Daiquiri

      White Rum - Fresh Lime - Sugar

    • Dark & Stormy

      Goslings Black Seal Rum - Ginger Beer - Velvet Falernum - Fresh Lime

    • Negroni

      Gin - Sweet Vermouth - Campari

    • Margarita

      Tequila Blanco - Orange Liqueur - Agave Nectar - Fresh Lime

    • Sazerac

      Rye - Brandy - Peychaud's - Angostura - Absinthe

    • Manhattan

      Bourbon - Sweet Vermouth - Angostura Bitters

  • Zero Proof

    • St. Agrestis N/A Negroni

      Juniper - Citrus - Floral Notes

  • Raw Bar

    • Rhode Island Oysters

      Half Dozen or Dozen

    • Chilled Lobster

      Half or Whole

    • Old Bay Poached Shrimp Cocktail

      Cocktail Sauce, Lemon

    • Jumbo Lump Crab

    • Daily Crudo

      Chive, Grapefruit, Extra Virgin Olive Oil

    • Mystic Tower

      All the Best - Some Surprises

    • Shrimp Ceviche

      Cucumber, Jalapeno, Salsa Verde

  • Shellfish + Appetizers

    • Crispy Calamari

      Fried Shishito Peppers, Lemon, Red Sauce

    • Mussels Or Steamers

      Garlic, White Wine, Garlic Toast

    • Truffled French Fries

      Parmesan, Truffle Aioli

    • Seared Yellowfin Tuna Tacos

      Grilled Scallions, Wasabi Aioli

    • Roasted Artichoke Dip

      Marinated Olives, Lemon, Sesame Pita

    • Chili Glazed Rock Shrimp Tempura

      Fried Chilies, Sesame

  • Soups & Salads

    • New England Clam Chowder

      Twice Fried Potatoes, Smoked Bacon Roasted

    • Tomato Bisque

      Local Cheddar, Toasted Brioche

    • Baby Lettuces

      Gorgonzola, Blueberries, Candied Pecans, Honey - Champagne Vinaigrette

    • Fork + Knife Caesar Salad

      Hand Torn Sourdough Croutons, Aged Parmesan, Anchovies

    • Wild Arugula + Baby Vegetables

      Goat Cheese, Crushed Oregano + Lemon Dressing

    • Steakhouse Wedge

      Iceberg Lettuce, Cherry Tomatoes, Blue Cheese, Bacon, Crispy Onion, Egg

  • Sandwiches

    • The Helmsman Burger

      American Cheese, Bacon, Dijonaisse, Red Onions, Pickles

    • CT Lobster Roll

      Garlic Aioli, Bibb Lettuce, Chives, Drawn Butter, Old Bay, Lemon; Chilled or Butter Poached

    • Fried Lump Crab Cake Sandwich

      Hand Chopped Pickle Dressing, Cabbage Slaw

    • Fried Chicken On Brioche

      White Barbecue, Onion Strings

  • Signatures

    • Linguine + Littleneck Clams

      Toasted Garlic, Chili Flakes, White Wine Butter Sauce

    • Grilled Ribeye

      Roasted Shallots, Watercress, Garlic + Herb Butter; Add Broiled Lobster Tail MP

    • Avocado & Crab Louie

      Cherry Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Garlic Breadcrumbs, Asparagus

    • NY Strip

      Crispy Red Potatoes, Charred Broccolini

    • CT Clam Bake

      Half Lobster, Clams, Mussels, Andouille, Sweet Corn, Red Potatoes, Barley Head

    • Brick Pressed Organic Chicken

      Potato Puree, Herb Roasted Vegetables, Zesty Chicken Jus

    • Local Black Sea Bass

      Fennel + Shellfish Bouillabaisse

    • Faroe Island Salmon

      Cracked Black Pepper, Honey Brown Butter, Asparagus

    • Pub Style Fish + Chips

      Dill Pickle, English Peas + Tarter Sauce

    • Crab Stuffed Whole Lobster

      Garlic Herb Butter, Served with Fries

    • Grilled Maitake Mushrooms

      Baby Onions, Mushroom Gravy, Cheddar Grits

    • Helmsman Alfredo

      Parsley, Pecorino Romano Add Black Truffles, Grilled Chicken or Grilled Shrimp

  • Side Items

    • Potato Frites

    • Mashed Potatoes

    • Roasted Seasonal Vegetables

    • Grilled Asparagus

    • Linguini With Tomato, Butter & Garlic Oil

  • Pastries

    • Croissant

      House-Made Jam, Butter

    • Grilled Blueberry Muffin

      Salted Butter

    • Assorted Donut Holes

    • Veggie Scone

      Onion Jam

  • Plates

    • Oatmeal

      Fruit, local maple syrup, mixed berries

    • Seasonal Fruit

      Vanilla Greek Yogurt, fennel pollen granola

    • All American

      Two eggs any style; choice of bacon, sausage or avocado, breakfast potatoes

    • Avocado Toast

      Charred sourdough, radish, basil; Add fried egg $2

    • Breakfast Sandwich

      English muffin, egg, sausage, jack, roasted pepper aioli

    • Stuffed French Toast

      Mascarpone, basil, strawberries

    • Crab Cake Benny

      Old Bay hollandaise, breakfast potatoes

    • Veggie Omelet

      Mushroom ragout, gruyère, breakfast potatoes

    • Ham & Cheddar Omelette

      breakfast potatoes, red peppers, paprika

    • White Omelette

      Melted leeks, pecorino, arugula, lemon

    • The Continental

      Croissant & jam, salami, white cheddar, strawberries, tea or coffee

    • Steak & Eggs

      Breakfast potatoes, romesco

  • Sides

    • Breakfast Potatoes Or Hash Browns

    • Caramelized Grapefruit

    • Bacon Or Sausage Chicken Sausage

    • Simple Salad | Citrus

    • Toast And Strawberry Jam

    • Oatmeal | Seasonal Fruit, Honeycomb

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625 N Rd, Groton, CT 06340

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