The Red Parrot

The Red Parrot is a good place to grab a bite while out and about in the middle of the day. Ask for a spot on the street level where you can watch the busiest corner in town, which might include frustrated drivers in Lamborghinis, Aston Martins, and Mazaratis stuck between tipsy pedestrians navigating the crosswalk. 

The dim interior of this kid-friendly restaurant is lively, with a breeze wafting through open windows that overlook Thames Street and the wharf beyond. Almost every dish on the extensive menu is solid, but you want to order anything that includes lobster—specifically the nachos and the ravioli. Other favorites include crab cakes, Jamaican and jerk chicken, coconut shrimp, and sandwiches.