Family-Friendly Restaurants in Bristol, Connecticut

Dining & Snack Areas at Lake Compounce

Some of the best kid-friendly restaurants in Connecticut are located right here at Lake Compounce! Lake Compounce serves a wide variety of food options for every diet and appetite.

COMING SOON: 2018 All Season Dining Pass!
The All Season Dining Pass allows a Season Passholder to redeem their pass at participating locations throughout the park for 2 Combo Meals EVERY visit! Enjoy 1 lunch and 1 dinner plus 1 snack (Popcorn, Cotton Candy, Pretzel, Churro, Apple, or Orange) Not Valid at Doc Popcorn) each visit during the 2018 Summer Season. Just a 4 hour interval between meals. Valid on any Regular Operating Day. Meal Options and food locations subject to change. Limit 2 meals per visit.
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Croc Pot

Located directly next to Connecticut’s LARGEST waterpark, our lakefront restaurant serves a variety of meals. Fried chicken with all the fixin’s, chili and chowder, wraps and salads, and hot and cold beverages. Opens at noon and provides allergen friendly food options and organic selects.

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Harborside Pizza

Closed for the season
Home to our famous hand-stretched pizza, whole pies or by the slice. Bottled water is also available. Located both inside Crocodile Cove water park and across from the Croc Pot cafeteria.

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Johnny Rockets

Closed for the season
Located between Bayou Bay and Riptide Racer, America’s favorite burger joint is serving up a variety of hamburger meals. Rocket singles, doubles and combos. Smoke House singles, doubles, and combos, paired with American, cheese or bacon cheese fries.

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La Fiesta

Closed for the season
Delicioso! La Fiesta features soft tacos, burritos, taco salads, nachos supreme, churros and Taco-in-a-Bag. Located across from DownTime.

La Fiesta opens at 12 p.m.

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Parkside Diner

The Parkside Diner boasts '50s & '60s nostalgia, and serves fried fish fillets, fried chicken sandwiches, burgers, hot dogs, french fries, onion rings, cookies, bottled drinks, milk, and apple juice.

Parkside Diner is located next to Saw Mill Plunge.

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Pig House BBQ

Philly Steaks, Pulled Pork, and Draft Beer. Now serving BBQ Nachos and Mac and Pork Parfait.

Located next to Pizza Place.

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Pink's

America’s Top Hot Dog! – Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, French Fries, and Onion Rings.

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Pink's

Pizza Place

Cheese and Pepperoni Pizza - whole or slices, Salads, Deli Sandwiches, Fruit, and Kid's meals including Milk or Fruit Juice. Located near Thunder 'N Lightning, Phobia Phear Coaster.

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The Potato Patch

Everybody's favorite natural fresh cut fries are served at the Potato Patch, with a variety of toppings. We also serve chicken tenders, boneless buffalo wings, baked potatoes & bottled drinks. Located across from our main gate turnstiles as you enter the park.

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Potato Patch

Meals

Natural Cut Fries
Cheddar Cheese Fries
Chili Cheddar Fries
Bacon Cheddar Fries
Chicken Tenders
Chicken Tender and Fries
Boneless Wings with Fries
Baked Potato (Includes Toppings of: Butter, Sour Cream, Chives)
Monster Potato (Includes Toppings of: Butter, Sour Cream, chili, cheese, bacon, chives)
Sweet Potato Fries
Carne Asada Fries

Additional Toppings - Applied for Additional Toppings of Chili, Cheese, or Bacon For any Menu Item.

Bavarian Nut Cart

Serving roasted cashews, pecans and almonds. Located between the Wildcat exit and the Carousel, outside of the Starlight Theater entrance.

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Breyers Ice Cream Shoppe and Lavazza Coffee

Serving Banana Split, Brownie Sundae, Smores Sundae, Hot Fudge Sundaes, Strawberry Sundaes, M&M's Sundaes, Cookies n Cream Sundaes, Coffee and Tea, hard ice cream and delicious milk shakes.

Breyers Ice Cream Shop is located in between Down Time and Wildcat.

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Dippin Dot® Carts

Located in midway, our carts serve delicious flavors of cotton candy, and frozen ice cream.

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Dippin' Dot® Sundae Shop

Dippin Dot® brand sundaes, shakes, floats, quakes, and much more! Located at the entrance of the park.

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Doc Popcorn

Large and small bags of better butter, triple white cheddar, and hoppin’ jalapeno popcorn plus fresh lemonade. Located across from The Wave Swinger and next to Rev-O-Lution.

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Dunkin' Donuts

Hot and cold beverages served such as cappuccinos, hot chocolate, chai latte, iced coffee and iced tea. Also offering a variety of donuts and treats.

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Fried Dough

Fried dough and our famous fried Oreos, plus bottled water, cold beverages and milk can be found at Fried Bats. Located across from the Wave Swinger, next to Rev-O-Lution.

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Funnel Cake Factory

Closed for the season
Serving freshly-made funnel cakes with fruit and ice cream toppings, soft ice cream and sprinkles, too. We specialize in Strawberry Delight, Berry Cheesecake, Peanut Butter & Jelly and Cookies N Cream Funnel Cakes. Located around the corner from La Fiesta, across from the back midway games. Funnel Cake Factory opens at 12 p.m.

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Lake Compounce Watering Hole

Closed for the season
Hosting breweries such as Firefly Hollow Brewing, Thomas Hooker, Back East, Two Roads, Stony Creek, Black Hog and Olde Burnside Brewing. Features ice cream, hot pretzels, popcorn and draft beer. Also hosting red and white wines from Turning Leaf.
Located in the south side of the park, near Thunder Rapids raft ride.

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Main Gate Ice Cream

Located at the park’s entrance, grab a refreshing treat in a cup or cone to start your day!

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Rita's Italian Ice

Closed for the season
Located by Lake Compounce’s newest attraction Phobia, enjoy a refreshing scoop or two of Italian ice. Flavors include mango, blue raspberry, lemon, sweedish fish, green apple, watermelon, and a daily special flavor.

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Slush Works

Build your own refreshing ICEE drinks using a variety of flavors. Located next to the Skycoaster.

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Snacks

Located near the waterpark, enjoy a variety of your favorite amusement park treats.

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Sweet Shoppe

Located by the park entrance, stop by for some of our special treats! Ranging from homemade fudge, to candy and caramel apples, we have your sweet tooth covered.

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1 Cheese Pizza and 4 Fountain Drinks

1 Pepperoni Pizza and 4 Fountain Drinks

4 Chicken Tenders, 4 Fries, 4 Fountain Drinks

1 Cheese Slice and 1 Fountain Drink

1 Pepperoni Slice and 1 Fountain Drink

1 Chicken Tender, 1 Fry, 1 Fountain Drink

1 Garden Salad With Grilled Chicken and 1 Fountain Drink

Dino Traders

Dino Traders is where you can find all of your Dinosaur needs! Located in Dino Expedition, Dino Traders carries Dinosaur plush, dig kits, toys, dinosaur themed jewelry, and fun facts about Dinosaurs. Refreshments can be found inside and while you stop in, watch the staff break open real Geodes!

Lake Compounce Emporium

The Emporium is the largest gift shop at Lake Compounce. You can find all of your souvenir needs from keychains, hats, sunscreen, magnets, plush, and Lake Compounce apparel. If you're looking for drinks and snacks, stop on in before you head home! The Emporium is located in the front of the park next to the turnstiles.

Chuckles Fun Stuff

Chuckles is a great location to stop in if you're looking for more amusement in your day. Chuckles carries products like funny hats, toys, bouncy balls, and swords. Refreshments can also be found inside. Located in the front of the park, next to our games.

Crocodile Cove Surf Shop

The Surf Shop is a shop that has bathing suits, goggles, sunscreen, towels, rash guards, aquasox, apparel, souvenirs and much more. This is a great place to stock up on all your beach and waterpark needs! Located directly across from the lockers by the Crocodile Cove Waterpark entrance.

Dining and Snacks

Some of the best child-friendly places to eat in Bristol are right here at Lake Compounce! Take a break from the thrilling roller coasters and grab a snack, meal or treat from one of in-park restaurants. Lake Compounce has everything from Dippin' Dots, Pink's hot dogs, and Johnny Rockets. For vegetarians and healthy-eaters.

Family Meal Deals

Lake Compounce’s Family Meal Deals make dining easy. Choose from chicken tenders, a pepperoni pizza, or a cheese pizza to share. Four fountain drinks are also included in each Meal Deal.

Individual Combo Meal Deals

Save time when you buy an Individual Combo Meal Deal online! Your choice of food items include: pizza, mac & cheese, garden salad, sandwich wraps, chicken tenders, or a Rockets Single with American Fries from Johnny Rockets. Side items and fountain drink vary by Meal Deal.

Food Allergies and Special Dietary Needs

Lake Compounce food service managers are sensitive to guests with food allergies and special dietary needs, and offer food products to accommodate. We offer sugar-free candies and novelties, peanut and tree nut free treats, and ingredient lists available at any food stand upon request. Nothing is fried in peanut oil, and trans fat- free oil is used park wide. Simply ask a team member or manager and they will help you choose the menu that best suits your needs. We also welcome phone calls to discuss your needs before you arrive.

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Dining & Snack Areas at Lake Compounce

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