A fantastic intimate, yet roomy venue for live music. Service was outstanding, staff was friendly…read moreand professional and food was delicious, but be sure to save room for dessert...The Cakes are Out of this World Good! It's on Bank St in New London, so be mindful of your surroundings, otherwise, a great place to unwind and have a good time!

After a Second Chance, I'm Officially Bowing Out This was my…read moresecond attempt at giving The Social Bar a fair shot, and unfortunately, absolutely nothing has changed. You would think a spot would be packed for Sunday brunch, but we walked in to a completely dead restaurant--just two couples sitting at the bar. We got seated, but it quickly became clear that the bartender (who I assume was also the manager) was the only person working the entire front of the house. The Service & Wait To say the service was slow is an understatement. It took so long just to put in an order that we were highly tempted to walk out. The only reason we stayed was because we had an hour to kill. While the bartender was genuinely friendly--and even nicely gave me the last of the batch he had mixed--the good attitude simply couldn't make up for the agonizingly long wait. The Drinks & Food The Mimosa: It was a premixed blend that was about 90% orange juice and 10% champagne. The Fries: The lone bright spot of the meal. They were nicely seasoned and easily the best part of the experience. The Side Caesar Salad: I really wanted to love the Caesar dressing because it actually tasted homemade. Sadly, it was so incredibly overloaded with salt that I'm genuinely shocked I'm not blind. After two strikes and two back-to-back fails, I'll sadly have to bow out from giving this place a third chance. There are too many other spots to choose from to waste time on slow service and unexecuted food.

We stopped in last Friday on our trip up to see one of our kids…read more When we arrived it wasn't busy, as we came after the lunch crowd but before the dinner one. Food was good, not a fan of the cheese plate, but my husband loved it. Everyone's meal was really good we all enjoyed it, our waitress serving us was fantastic. We had to do a quick in and out as we were running late to meet our other kid. Recommend stopping in if you're in the area.

A Mystic staple with heart, hops, and hearty Irish fare…read more Friar Tuck's Tavern is one of those Mystic spots that just feels right the moment you walk in. The beer selection is always solid--plenty of familiar favorites plus a few rotating picks that keep things interesting without overwhelming you with choices. The Irish‑leaning menu is where they really shine. Comfort classics, generous portions, and that cozy pub vibe that makes you want to settle in for a while. Whether you're craving something hearty or just need a plate to go with your pint, they've got you covered. Live music adds a great energy without drowning out conversation, and the staff deserves a shoutout--they're faithful, friendly, and keep the place humming even on busy nights. You can tell they care about the regulars and newcomers alike. Not quite a perfect five, but absolutely a Mystic go‑to when you want good beer, good food, and a warm pub atmosphere. Cheers

Great experience all around here - easy to get a seat outside on a weekday, friendly and attentive…read moreservice, great menu, great food. Music was a bit loud for our taste, but the outside patio was refreshing and had shade on a very sunny day. Love the variety on the menu; I got the bao buns which were tasty and a just-right portion for me. I don't remember what my dining companion got, but I remember he liked it. We loved our experience and would return for sure. We noticed that they kept trying to seat people at the first table on the patio in front of the doors that go from inside to outside, and everyone (including us) would ask to be sat at another table further away. Seems like that table needs to be moved further away or only set up when needed; no one wants to sit that close to the doors.

TO BE FAIR THE WINGS WERE FIRE And I WENT ON A MONDAY…read more I'm giving this place 3/5 stars because the food was great, the hostess was extremely attentive but I simply did not get the full experience of the location due to the time and day. Therefore, I will need to revisit to give a better review. I visited The Blue Duck this past Monday, on Presidents' Day at happy hour. I got there around 3 and left just before 5. The wings were 5 for a little over $5 or something like that. Which honestly $1 wing in this economy! Excellent for my pockets. Anyways, the place was quiet, a few people did start coming in as I was leaving, and again, I came on a Monday. Not really a peak bar day. But I would say the location is near the water which is a plus. The seating area at the bar was massive. I'm curious to see how busy it gets on the weekend. This isn't necessarily and instagramable/ social media picturesque kind of spot. Ok, so the wings- I CAN'T STRESS ENOUGH- they were AMAZING . I love it when the skin after being smothered in sauce is still crispy. And they were! The blue cheese wasn't liquidity or too chunky. The fries were crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. The best part- for me- is that they were the shoestring kind of fries. I'm not big on the steak fries or thicker cuts. They were salted just right! No condiments needed for dipping. I ordered two drinks, which I honestly wasn't too impressed by. But it's my bad. I probably should have stuck to shots or basics like A sour of some sort. Idk. The other drinks could be delicious. Overall the only reason at this point that I'm coming back is the wings. Truthfully, the only reason I traveled 45 minutes to New London was after seeing an IG post about all-you-can-eat wings on Mondays. Sadly they aren't doing that anymore.

Everything was great the service, the oysters and, the clam chowder were delicious and the lobster…read moreroll was huge and so good!! It's actually worth the cost. I went to red 36 the other day they charges the same price for the lobster roll and I got half the portion. If you're looking for good service and a quality lobster roll and clam chowder chapter one is it!

The food was not great, but it was still edible. By that I mean it was still fresh and not…read moreexpired. The pasta was pretty good, but the BLT was not good at all. It was supposed to come on white bread, but it didn't. Also it was only toasted on one side. The service was very good.

We went during vacation, so we thought it would be a little crazy, but it wasn't at all. We walked…read morein and I obviously expected a sports bar.It wasn't as sports bar as I thought it was going to be. The kids got a really cute menu where they could color a shoe. The hamburger that my son had,he enjoyed. I had the chicken Alfredo pasta and it was very good and I was expecting it not to be because I don't really like blackened but it was not even spicy at all. It was very good. They had a small little celebration for my son, where they brought out a little cake and our waitress was pretty good. I would definitely be back

Always a great experience and great food and drinks when we go here!…read moreThe garlic bread in a blue cheese sauce is our go to every time! The happy hour is always fabulous wings, queso and guacamole, mini burger and chicken sandwiches! The regular meals are great too especially the steaks! I like mj23 for a nice casual dining as a couple or with the entire family! The entire staff from hostesses, waitresses and waiters, bartenders and managers really care about your experience! TVs around the room and some great pictures of Michael everywhere! Our waitress this time was Bri who is amazing!! And chris the manager went up to every table to see if everything was ok! He even brought our water and said it would be a moment for our waitress! It was seconds! They take note of allergies and go in the kitchen to verify with the cook your needs are being met! Located upstairs above the shopping! Go up escalators by Sephora!

Food was ok. Service decent as they checked on us to make sure we had everything. Noise level…read moreaverage. We had the special cod wrap, chicken wrap and Reuben. Reuben was tasty, chicken in the wrap was dry. The cod wrap was tasty and better than the Reuben.

The beer, the food, and the atmosphere are amazing, but here is my problem, my gf asked if they had…read morea certain type of beer and the bartender that was serving us said no, and on her own volition brought a sample of something like it, then later on, I asked for a small sample of something before I bought it and here is the problem, we were charged seven dollars for a flight. One sample that was not requested and one sample 3/4 of an inch and a 2 ounce glass. I know it sounds trivial, but seven dollars is seven dollars. Another bartender listen to us explain that and took it off of our bill. Make sure you check your receipts.

Amazing staff and atmosphere. Food was ok but not as good as I had expected. The corned beef cuts…read morewere not tender and somewhat stingy and dry.

My family came here for dinner after a day at the casino, and it was a nice spot that gave us a…read moregood meal. Waitstaff were kind and attentive. No issues there! Our waitress checked in on us and gave us good food recommendations. Definitely a plus! When I went to use the bathroom, they were completely out of soap. This was kind of a major issue for me. When someone else went to the bathroom, they saw the men's bathroom was also out of soap. This is unacceptable! We mentioned it to staff but they didn't seem to do anything with that. One kind member of staff had some extra soap and let us use it, which helped a lot. But still, not something that should happen. And both bathrooms being out makes me feel like this wasn't a last second issue. The food was good, I enjoyed my shepards pie. The chicken pot pie looked and tasted great, it was definitely a hit! Overall, good service and good food, I'm happy we stopped here for dinner. Hopefully the bathroom has soap next time.

Horrible service. Horrible food. Cool interior. Sucky…read moremargaritas. Don't bother -- keep walking if you are hungry. Or thirsty.

Our waitress was interesting and fun to talk to, we both have teenage boys and we chatted briefly…read moreabout our boys while she was helping out everyone at the bar! Delicious margaritas and good chips and salsa! Love that we walked to this fun bar! Stop here!!!