Kokomo's Restaurant - Old Lyme

2.5 (428)

$31 to $50

American

88 Hartford Ave, Old Lyme, CT 06371-2225

About this restaurant

Great for scenic views
Great for outdoor dining
Great for brunch

Kokomo's: Connecticut's Tropical Paradise! Enjoy our beautiful beachfront restaurant, overlooking Long Island Sound. With our all you can eat Caribbean inspired table side dining, Brunch on Saturdays and Sundays, and Hand Crafted Cocktails we aim to please all of our guests- Whether it's a family dinner, date night, or out with the girls.... Kokomo's is the place to beach.

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This restaurant is open seasonally. Unfortunately, it is currently closed.

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Shellfish, Caribbean
Hours of operation
Daily 11:30 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(860) 390-6403
Website
http://www.kokomosrestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
88 Hartford Ave, Old Lyme, CT 06371-2225
Neighborhood
Old Lyme
Cross street
Route 156
Parking details
Free 2-hour Dining Parking with Free Shuttle To and From Private Lots on Martino Road and Portland Ave.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Kokomo's Restaurant - Old Lyme.

2.5

(428)

2.4Food
2.6Service
3.4Ambience
2.1Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Kokomo's Restaurant - Old Lyme boasts a "beautiful location" with a charming beach vibe, perfect for drinks by the water. Despite challenges with service and food quality, the "friendly staff" and "great atmosphere" make it a spot worth visiting for its picturesque setting. Ideal for a "relaxing beach day."

428 Reviews

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Beth
Greater Boston4 reviews
1.0
Dined on September 8, 2026
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
We used Open Table to find the next available opening on the beach and they were not open. Drove over an hour. Not sure if the problem was with the restaurant not updating the correct dates or with the Open Table App.
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Thomas
New York City5 reviews
1.0
Dined on August 26, 2026
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The food was edible at best. The clam chowder was a thick glob of thick paste with little or no clams. The lobster rolls contained no lobster parts. It was lobster salad on the tiniest rolls with some warm butter poured over. The experience was extremely disappointing.
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Christina
New York City3 reviews
3.0
Dined on August 22, 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Then ended up closing the out door dinning prior to us arriving and we were not notified. I side was very small. We went for a celebration. It wasn’t much of a celebrating environment
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Elizabeth
New York City11 reviews
3.0
Dined on August 18, 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
Service was horrible Food was cold and had to send back Atmosphere was beautiful
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Samantha
Connecticut1 review
1.0
Dined on August 14, 2026
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
Had to wait 30+ minutes in the heat to be seated, even with a reservation. They were short staffed, had to wait 25+ minutes for a fountain drink and a margarita. Didn’t stay to taste the food. Music was good, and we had a reservation for indoor seating but got seated outside while the inside was completely empty.
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Heather
New York City2 reviews
2.0
Dined on August 14, 2026
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Location is nice, but the parking situation is annoying. Frozen drinks had ZERO alcohol in them, literally couldn’t taste a thing. Food took forever to arrive and then was absolutely disgusting, borderline inedible. My husband’s buffalo chicken wrap quite literally smelled like **** so he was afraid to eat it. Staff were friendly but obviously overwhelmed and the restaurant overall was very understaffed. We definitely would not return- there are better and much larger locations on the beach!
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Melissa
New York City6 reviews
4.0
Dined on August 13, 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Very cute, beachy vibe. Food was good, service was friendly. Best part was being able to sit by the water under an umbrella
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Christine
Denver13 reviews
1.0
Dined on August 13, 2026
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
Not my kind of restaurant. Food ok. Service ok. Parking a nightmare. Only good thing is that it’s on the beach
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OpenTable Diner
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 12, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our waitress, Kayla, was amazing. Attentive, funny, kind and enjoyable. Food was very good. Enjoyed the lobster rolls and the street corn dip was amazing Great energy. Will definitely return.
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C
Connecticut1 review
2.0
Dined on August 12, 2026
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
The location is beautiful but there was a lot of smoking on the beach that wafted into our dining area. We had babies with us so we were sensitive to it. The lobster rolls were not good and certainly not worth the $34+ price. We love,love,love lobster rolls and I didn’t think it was possible to dislike a lobster roll so much. Additionally, the lobster Mac & cheese smelled super fishy and was disappointing - especially for the price. The margaritas were good and I appreciated the icy shaker full so we could refresh our smaller glass along the way as opposed to a larger glass that could get warm. The service was really slow at the start but later was more efficient and our server was very nice. While the location is beautiful and the beach so pretty - I will NEVER return for food. Drinks - yes. Food - hard pass. It was way too expensive for such sub par food.
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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Shellfish, Caribbean
Hours of operation
Daily 11:30 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(860) 390-6403
Website
http://www.kokomosrestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
88 Hartford Ave, Old Lyme, CT 06371-2225
Neighborhood
Old Lyme
Cross street
Route 156
Parking details
Free 2-hour Dining Parking with Free Shuttle To and From Private Lots on Martino Road and Portland Ave.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

Casual dress is the guide, comfortable, beach‑friendly attire is perfectly appropriate for Kokomo’s beachfront setting.

Yes, Kokomo's positions itself as a date‑night spot, and guests praise the beachfront view and cocktails for a relaxed evening.

Kokomo’s serves a tropical, beachfront vibe, think palm‑fringed, toes‑in‑the‑sand dining with hand‑crafted cocktails and a relaxed, vacation‑style atmosphere overlooking the water.

Yes, Kokomo's is family‑friendly: guests frequently bring children, enjoy the beachfront seating and cabana setup, and several reviews note that "kids loved it."

Yes, Kokomo's in Old Lyme accepts private parties for group gatherings.

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Not bookable

This restaurant is open seasonally. Unfortunately, it is currently closed.

Kokomo's Restaurant - Old Lyme

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