Shell & Bones Oyster Bar and Grill is located on the waterfront in the historic City Point area, offering the finest in seafood and steak, receiving accolades from Wine Spectator (Award of Excellence), Food & Wine (Most Romantic Restaurant in Connecticut), USA Today, Yankee Magazine (Best Waterfront Dining), Connecticut Magazine, and a “Very Good” review from The New York Times.  Opened in July 2015, the menu incorporates fresh and sustainable ingredients to present new takes on classic dishes, and is committed to serving seafood that is produced in sustainable ways.  Shell & Bones offers an extensive wine and beer list and creative cocktail menu, with several beers, liquors and wines sourced locally in Connecticut.  In 2023, the restaurant earned its honorable “Distintivo T” Certification from the Mexican government’s Tequila Regulatory Council (CRT), recognizing their commitment to and knowledge of Tequila, its history and evolution, manufacturing process, tasting guidelines and more.

The restaurant features both indoor and outdoor waterfront dining with an indoor fireplace, complimentary parking, takeout, catering and private event space.