History of Captain Scott's Lobster Dock

Captain Scott's Lobster Dock was established in the heart of New London CT since 1996. This waterfront restaurant is a hidden gem in Southeastern CT. 


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Captain Scott's  just a old warn down garage on the docks and the Eshenfelder family had a vision with the now a outdoor dining restaurant with picnic tables positioned along the waterfront with the best view in New London.

Food truck serving fresh lobster rolls by the seaside

Legend's live forever

The visionary himself Tom Eshenfelder passed away early in 2024. He left a hole in the heart of New London, CT and throughout the state. He had a personality larger than life, and a friend to anyone who was willing to listen. He saw the potential in this old garage back in the 1990's and helped turn it into the summer destination in CT for the best known lobster rolls. He had a huge heart and was man of many talents, from fisherman to businessman running the family restaurant Captain Scott's. If Esh wanted to do something he did it. He now will be back again with his daughter Emily are running the show from above.