Van Rensselaer’s Restaurant and Raw Bar

Super awesome restaurant for dinner! We had the raw oysters, clam chowder and flatbread as appetizers. They are all great! Then we had seafood linguini and beef brisket. I love them a lot!

Our favorite restaurant in town! Whenever we visit, we have dinner here almost every night. The food is always delicious, no matter what you order. I love that portions are perfect sizing, not too big and not small. My favorites that I highly recommend are the Simply Grilled Swordfish, Fish and Chips, Seafood Linguini, Seared Ahi Tuna, and the Caesar Salad. The staff is always friendly and attentive, making every visit a pleasure.

Had a wonderful meal here last week. I’ve driven past it many times, and we finally made it in. It’s a very casual atmosphere, and the staff was very kind. We started with delicious cocktails (I had the fig martini with blue cheese olives) and appetizers. I highly recommend the miso roasted oysters while my dining partner loved the lobster cakes. I then had the fried scallops for dinner (yum) while my dining partner had the potato encrusted salmon. Overall a wonderful meal, and I would definitely go back.

I had an unforgettable experience at this restaurant. From the moment I arrived, the atmosphere was warm, elegant, and genuinely welcoming — the kind of hospitality that’s rare to find in the United States. The staff showed remarkable attention to every detail and treated each guest with true care. I happened to visit on my birthday, just me and my dog, yet they managed to make me feel like a special guest. By the time I sat down, there was already a bowl of water prepared for my dog — such a small gesture, but it spoke volumes about their thoughtfulness and service. The cuisine was absolutely outstanding, and the level of service was exceptional — attentive without ever being intrusive. It’s a place where you feel truly seen and taken care of. I highly recommend this restaurant and wil

Excellent place! Family atmosphere and delicious food. Crème brûlée and fish and chips were amazing. Great place to stop by after Marconi beach or walking the Cedar trail.