Noah's

The area's don't-miss dinner destination. An appetizer special, a slice of green bean amandine quiche ($4.25), was supremely fluffy; from the regular menu, the mussels with parsley, white wine, garlic, and lemon ($9.95) were notable for their exceptionally light broth (extra bread a must). One misstep: A pair of Korean pancakes ($5.50) were too crumbly.

Though it's hardly a local catch, an entrée of char-grilled mahi mahi with basil mustard butter (special; $20.95) narrowly nosed out the sautéed fresh crab meat with mushrooms and watercress (bottom photo; special; $21.95) and the sesame-broiled sea scallops (special; $21.95).

As for dessert (all prepared on the premises; $4 to $6), the crème brulee was too soft, but the strawberry rhubarb crisp and chocolate kirsch cake were very good, the blueberry cream pie was wonderful, and the baked rice pudding, enlivened with golden raisins, was the best I've tried.

Noah's
113 Water St., Stonington, Connecticut
860-535-3925