Father's Day, 3:00 PM. The place was buzzing. My wife's drink, the Lychee Mojito, was excellent…read more And so was my tasty Coco Mama. The Eggplant Rollatini appetizer, which we shared, was simply delicious.__________ My wife and I had the White Seafood Lasagna for our entrees, stuffed with ricotta cheese, lobster, mussels, shrimp and scallops, topped with mozzarella cheese and finished with a white béchamel sauce. My word! To die for!!__________ Our attentive server never failed to make the experience a perfect way to celebrate Father's Day. I want to return a few times in the future. Their varied menu looks soooo good that I must try a few more options!

I stopped into this place because it's right next-door to my marina. I absolutely love it. It's…read morereally relaxing, even when it's packed. The fish and chips has become part of my weekly routine. 5/5 would highly recommend

Great Dive Bar - Delicious Food…read more Ryans is old dive bar pub with dated decor (which is a good thing) and plenty of food and drink deals. The food at this pub is spot on. I love their kickin chickin. its a great value and you can choose the sauce and trust me, i've tried all of them and they are all fantastic. also, the lobster roles and fried seafood are of the quality you would see at a seafood restaurant but without the high cost. Definitely check this place out if you are in Groton area. Thanks

In town visiting Of course I looked on yelp for a local…read moreplace to relax. I liked what I read so I decided to stop in. It's not easy being a woman and being by yourself but Erin the bartender made me feel welcome right away. My battery almost died and she went above and beyond by lending me her personal charger. I was grateful due to the fact that my phone was dying. She handled the bar with ease. Most people seemed to know each other and were very pleasant. I saw a couple pool tables to the side. Keno was playing but I'm not sure what else they offered. TV's were on playing sports and the enthusiast were really enjoying the game. I had already eaten so I can't tell you about the food but from what I saw it looked delicious If I'm ever in the area again I will definitely stop in and hopefully it's Erin's shift.

We'd heard from friends that Shipwright's Daughter in Mystic was a must-try. Wow, were they right…read more From the warm greeting at the door to the beautiful decor, the experience started strong. We were seated at a lovely table for two overlooking Main Street - watching people stroll by from that elevated perch behind glass felt almost cinematic. The real star of the show was the food, which is ultimately what you're there for, and it delivered. The menu offers plenty of options without being overwhelming. I started with the Crispy Pig's Head as an appetizer - a bold choice that turned out to be outstanding. For my entrée, the bucatini with seacoast mushrooms, sherry, parmesan, mushroom cream, and fine herbs was perfectly cooked, and carried a subtle but deeply flavorful sauce. And the housemade sourdough with poblano honey butter? Absolutely outstanding. To be fair, our server took a little time to warm up but found their footing and gave us everything we needed. Parking in Mystic on a busy weekend night can also be a challenge and expensive. Neither is reason enough to skip this one. Ship Wright's Daughter is exactly the kind of restaurant Mystic deserves. Don't wait for a special occasion -- just go.

I really didn't want to write this review, but potential patrons should know what they can expect…read morewhen working with the event staff at Shipwright's Daughter - if they plan to have a private dining experience and event there. My husband and I got married last December. We decided we would hold off on celebrating with our family and invite everyone out from California to join us for a weekend full of activities in Connecticut and a special dinner at Shipwright's Daughter during Memorial Day weekend. We contacted the restaurant's events team to work out high level details starting in late January - to book a private room and hold a date and time. From the get go, the communication we received from the event staff was dismal to say the least. Not only did the events manager misquote the estimate for the room reservation, she came back and asked for a much higher price (up charging by an additional 30% of the original minimum fee) two months after we confirmed and discussed the date. She then explained it was due to the holiday weekend. Our date had never changed from the moment we inquired, so we would have appreciated knowing this upfront. Over the course of several months (and an absurd number of emails and a few calls), we tried to solidify the menu and wine selection and made multiple attempts before hearing back from the team. It was about two weeks before the big event when we were able to confirm a menu. It was about four days before the event that we heard back from the beverage director, but by then, my husband and I had already decided we would bring our own wine bottles, not wanting to leave it to chance with this team. I won't go into further details about the frustration we felt regarding their system for communications (they use an internal system that doesn't make it easy for guests to know who is copied on emails and who sees what). That is something I hope they will work out. When the big day came, I walked into the room and noticed there were a number of chairs missing, so I counted the chairs. They had an incorrect number of chairs for adults and not enough high chairs for the toddlers. We had requested a specific number of these chairs (weeks prior and mentioned it multiple times in writing), and I thought it was safe to assume that this was a basic checklist item for events set up. I was dumbfounded in the moment. I couldn't help but wonder what else they were going to miss or mess up that evening. It was disappointing to have our family members wait while the staff scrambled to pull other chairs into the room. From the time it took to take everyone's order from the set menu, the time between courses being served, and the attentiveness for pouring water and wine - all of it was a miss. The level of hospitality that we expected from a restaurant so recognized for its incredible food and approach to sustainable sourcing was completely overshadowed by the lack of attention and care by its staff - since day one of planning this event. Even a few of our family members commented on this during the dinner. At the end of the day, we felt like an obligation rather than welcomed guests, and that is mainly why I'm leaving this review. We had been patrons of Shipwright's a couple of times prior to this event, which is why we chose this establishment - to represent the best that Connecticut has to offer, when it comes to a dining experience we could vouch for. We no longer feel that we can recommend this restaurant. If you care about hospitality, I would recommend looking elsewhere.

We recently hosted an event here and couldn't be happier with the experience. From the initial…read moreplanning stages to the day of the event, the staff was absolutely fantastic to work with. They were incredibly accommodating, professional, and went above and beyond to ensure everything ran smoothly while staying strictly within our budget. The food was outstanding and the atmosphere provided the perfect backdrop for our gathering. If you are looking for a venue that offers great service, delicious food, and a seamless planning process, I highly recommend them for any event. We will definitely be back!

Came back two years later and I was also able to swing by during their happy hour where they had $1…read moreoysters. It was unfortunately very slow to get the order in. The waitress took about 20 mins to get to our table right before happy hour ended, even though it was not busy at all. The oysters were big and tasted really good! The main dish came out in another 25 mins and it was good, but not as good as I last remembered. Overall the happy hour oysters are a great deal. The mains dishes were a little more overpriced for what you get. Staff and service was unfortunately very slow. Not disappointed with the experience, but expected a little bit more from this place. Food(50%): 7.7 Staff/service(25%): 4.0 Value(25%): 5.0 Overall: 6.1/10

Food was all very good - we had the clams casino, kale salad, and beet salad to start, and staples…read morelike fish and chips and fried clams and spaghetti fra diavolo for entrees. After living in Northern California for the past 15 years, I am ecstatic about getting real fried clams in New England as opposed to chunks of tough batter with just a tiny taste of clams in them. Service was exceptionally warm and friendly.

Good oysters and good drinky poos…read more Weird back patio in a parking lot? But if you got kids it works so they can scream and yell. We don't like to disturb the dining room

We hustled over here and arrived at 8:25p! The server welcomed us and glady took us in even with a…read more9pm closing time. We ordered the spinach strawberry salad, fried calamari and coconut curry mussels. We were fine with everything coming out together and it did! We had to dig into the calamari first and it was amazing! The breaded is incredibly light and crispy at the same time. A very tender batter. Fresh calamari and sweet and hot peppers was delightful with a hint of heat. House made tomato sauce for dipping was tangy and sweet. The mussels were steaming hot for a while too. The coconut and curry were light, the mussels perfectly cooked and cleaned. Yes, it matters! We ended up taking the salad back to our room and it was tasty as well. Large slices of fresh strawberries, sliced roasted almonds, feta cheese and a dressing that wasn't too heavy, tangy or tart. It was perfect. Our servers looked after us and were very kind too. They told us not to rush even though it was close to closing time. If only we lived closer because we would be here regularly. The food is top notch!!

We went for lunch around 1:30. Got seated right away. Got drinks and ordered. Had the spinach salad…read more- excellent with goat cheese, pecan and strawberries and lobster roll. My family got calamari - terrific! Fish and chips went over well and lots of lobster options. My lobster roll was spot on -perfectly cooked and a nice, buttery roll. Every plate was cleaned! Not cheap, but great service, and great food.

The food was absolutely terrible, which is a shame because this place used to be a town favorite…read more The service was good, however I feel like when you order they should really emphasize that any condiments and toppings are extra. I ordered a chicken sandwich and it was literally a piece of breaded chicken on a bun. No cheese, no lettuce, no tomato. Overall not good and will not be retuning.

0 if I could...never again. You lost my business .I've been coming here when visiting the last 20…read moreyears....never again....I get it...everything cost more. You adapt. Prices higher..product less. Shrinkflation...but c'mon a clamstrip dinner with 90 percent twig French fries with clam strips mixed in for $18 .. I complained to which it was pointed out there were many mixed in. Finally overheard by a supervisor who offered to make a new batch. The fries were paper thin twigs...no potatoes and tasted like twigs. The dogs I once craved were also tasteless...not the FREDS I once new. I can't post 0. But that is what you deserve.

Top notch restaurant! We went for the prime rib on a Friday night and it was the best prime rib I…read morehave had in recent memory. Food quality was great and the bill was super reasonable. This place is hidden away and I didn't even know it existed, and I've lived here since the mid 80s!

From the owner: We pride ourselves on making quality food from scratch and providing exceptional service to our…read morecustomers. PRIME NIGHT, Every Friday Prime Rib, green beans & baked potato $20 first come, first serve until sold out! Let us cater your next event.