Overlooking the Housatonic River, the aptly-named Riverview Bistro serves up classic fare prepared with a modern twist, including wraps, salads, burgers, steaks, seafood and pasta dishes, all made fresh to order using high-quality ingredients. The space offers a dining room, bar area and patio for outdoor dining, as well as a private room for parties and other private events.
Located at the northern entrance of Mystic Seaport, Latitude 41 Restaurant & Shipyard Tavern specializes in New American cuisine. It features maritime-themed dining rooms and an old-time tavern, as well as fireplaces and an outdoor patio. The interior combines historical and contemporary designs and includes photography from the Rosenfeld Collection.
The menu features soups, sandwiches, salads, burgers, entrees and "share plates," among other options. Popular selections include New England clam chowder, four cheese baked rigatoni, lobster pot pie, grilled bistro steak, seafood bouillabaisse, seared jumbo scallops and sauteed rainbow trout. A children's menu, wine list and happy hour menu are available. Latitude 41 hosts live music shows every Thursday and Friday.
Vazzano's Four Seasons, formerly called Liedle's, is a banquet hall that offers its space and services for formal events. The owners are John Vazzano and Larry LaConte. This venue can accommodate up to around 400 guests, features a 1,200-square-foot dance floor, video and audio equipment and more. The venue is available to book for weddings, showers, bar/bat mitzvahs, birthdays and more.
The Elks Lodge #2163 is a Groton-based lodge serving the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. It features a banquet hall and full kitchen, among other facilities, and serves lunch each weekend. The lodge sponsors charitable programs and events in collaboration with the national Elks organization and other community organizations, inluding dinners, contests and karaoke nights. It is available for the hosting of other events.