Charming. Great food. Great service. Great atmosphere. Everything was cooked to perfection. Service…read morewas on point. Everyone was super nice. FYI-Parking is in the back! You gotta pay, but it's convenient What else could you ask for?

We made our way to The Mariner for a late lunch after spending much of our day at the Mystic…read moreAquarium and the Olde Mistick Village. I really liked the ambiance of the space, it's quite comfortable and has a nautical aesthetic. We were sat in a cozy little corner by the window, a great spot for watching the bustling of the little seaside town. The staff was very friendly and knowledgeable of the restaurant's offerings, noting in their introduction that the focus of the menu is on fresh local seafood, and that everything on the menu is freshly made in house. I was very eager to try a cup of the clam chowder for an appetizer since many other reviewers have said that it's some of the best they've ever tasted, and after trying it for myself I'm more than inclined to agree with them; it had a perfect consistency and excellent flavor. Boyfriend wanted the fried mozzarella so we got some of that, and that was pretty tasty as well. Boyfriend got the chicken parm sandwich for his meal and I got the fish and chips. I didn't end up trying the sandwich, but he said he liked it. My fish and chips plate was pretty good; the fish tasted just a tad under seasoned to me, however the flavorful tartar sauce helped with that and I could tell the fish itself was great quality. The hand cut fries were good, but I wasn't really a fan of the coleslaw. Overall we had a pleasant experience at The Mariner. A very good choice for fresh seafood and a relaxed vibe. I'm sure I'll be in town again at some point; if I come back to The Mariner, I'll make a point to get a bowl of the clam chowder instead of a cup, because that alone is absolutely worth returning for... but until then, I'll be dreaming about it.

So chic, so delicious, such an amazing server who understood our hangover and hangry needs! So glad…read moreI made a reservation - the decor was superb and the food hit the spot perfectly. I'm so glad I tried the deviled egg - that crispy clam strip was such a nice touch and being Ukrainian, the beet pickling is in my DNA! Excellent brunch choice for our Mystic getaway!

This ranks as one of my all time favorite dining experiences. We recently moved to CT from DC,…read morewhere amazing restaurants are around every corner. There were 6 of us for brunch and none of us had been here before. The Shipwright's Daughter rivals many excellent experiences we had and surpasses most. The staff was super friendly and did everything they could to make our experience memorable. The brunch menu offers a nice assortment of options as we had one member in our party who had some eating restrictions. We started off with both raw and roasted oysters, both of which, we some of the best we have ever had. I love Shashuka. I've never had it with tomatillos. This version is now my favorite. I enjoyed the play between savory and acid. I chose my eggs to be prepared over easy expecting the yolks to add the desired richness that tomatillos can handle without overpowering their bite. What set this version apart for me was the addition of the pickled vegetables. They greatly complimented the tomatillos with their own sweetness and acidity that made for a well balanced bite. Others in our party felt similarly, that their meals were so flavorful and so well execucted that it made for a superb dining experience.

May be our most favorite restaurant in mystic. We sat at the bar planning to have a drink and apps…read morebut ended up staying for the full meal and dessert after we saw the plates coming out. We got the oysters, both soup options and mussels. Everything was great. Awesome vibe, amazing food, and don't forget the butter pound cake at the end. My husband claims it's the best dessert he's ever had.

We arrived on a Sunday afternoon and were welcomed and promptly seated. Everyone was very pleasant…read moreand welcoming from the moment we walked in. We came to celebrate my husband's birthday, and the ambiance was subtle, peaceful, and perfect for the occasion. We truly enjoyed the atmosphere and the overall experience. The food was excellent, and we were very pleased. Highly recommend!

Taking a mini vacation with my wife in Mystic and saw this on the side of the road and I love these…read moretype of seafood shacks. When we arrived the staff was very friendly and quick with the order. Outdoors sitting had great view but when we went it was one of the hottest day of the year with the sun beaming down hard but the dining area was a shaded area so that was a plus. The view of the river is amazing and occasionally seeing a boat passing by. We ordered the sea scallop and lobster roll and both were very fresh and amazing in taste.

918/25 - an unassuming restaurant by the water, with actual seafood and not surimi at seafood…read moreprices. It's not fancy it has picnic tables under an overhang and other others with umbrellas in the picnic table. We tried the crab cakes and the clam strips: excellent! Like they say; you can't eat ambience. They charge the same for cash or credit cards. You place your order, then they'll call your number, go back to the window and pick it up. Pretty simple.

Stumbled upon this spot while walking around on a hot weekday and decided to grab some fresh…read moreoysters. It took a while for them to be shucked and served to us, but they were fresh and delicious. There is a good amount of seating and some of it is in the shade. Will def come back in the future Ute to try more off of their menu!

Mystic Oysters is a little hidden gem--just a small shack with a takeout window and a few metal…read moretables, tucked along the river near a recreational sports spot, slightly off the main touristy street in Mystic. Don't let the casual setup fool you--this place serves some seriously good seafood. With "oysters" in the name, I was surprised when I tried to order them and was told they were out. No oysters that day. But what they did have more than made up for it. The lobster roll was one of the best I've had--jam-packed with fresh lobster, served hot with butter, and absolutely delicious. Paired with a simple bag of Cape Cod chips, it was the perfect New England lunch. I also tried the clam chowder, which was the Rhode Island style. Unlike the creamy New England version or the tomato-based Manhattan style, this was a clear clam broth that really let the flavor of the fresh clams shine through. Clean, briny, and authentic. The service was friendly, the atmosphere low-key, and the food top-notch. Bottom line: Even without oysters, Mystic Oysters is worth a stop. If you're looking for authentic, fresh seafood without the tourist-trap vibe, this little shack delivers.

Our server Jade was AMAZING. We came in with a group of 13 girls for a bachelorette. As tough as a…read morebig table of 13 is, Jade treated us like we were old friends. She even came outside and had a photo shoot with us. We got great recommendations. Food was great, drinks were great, and we had a great night! Thanks Jade!!

I got a tiramisu expresso martini ($16) and a special blackened halibut ($38) and grilled faroe…read moreisland salmon($36). The expresso martini was absolutely fantastic, that cold foam was light and airy with a good sweet taste. A very solid martini! The halibut risotto was probably one of the best fish meals I've had in the area. The fish was flaky and cooked perfectly. The risotto and sauce were super savory together and mixed really well with the fish! My only complaint would be some of the chairs there not providing much support. Besides that, the food here was amazing! I would easily come back here! Food(50%): 9.4 Staff/service(25%): 7.5 Value(25%): 7.0 Overall: 8.3/10

Great meal overall, great drinks and amazing appetizers and mains. Shrimp had a good snap and were…read morefresh, salad was simple but flavorful, and the monkfish was outstanding. Calamari was cooked to perfection, nice char on outside but still juicy inside. Jumbo lump was true blue crab, which is usually not the case so as someone from Maryland this was amazing. And oysters were very fresh! Highly recommend coming here!

This is a special place in Mystic. My wife and I have had…read moreNew Year's Eve dinner here in the service and the food was great. We recently brought our daughter son-in-law and grandson for their first Santa tugboat arrival. Again we find that the service is great the view of the water is so fun. Got to see Santa paddle boards coming by. I would recommend this place to anybody who wants to have a special meal in a great location in Mystic. I know I'll be back

Our annual trek to DPI (as we celebrated our anniversary), was once again enjoyable. It never…read morefails, the dwelling built in 1756 is truly enchanting. The shrimp presented in the cocktail were cold, crisp and fresh and the sauce had a great taste and consistency. We also enjoyed the DPI skewers that included a bit of steak tip, a sea scallop and a fresh shrimp that was that was grilled to perfection and drizzled with a bit of horseradish cream sauce. The staff members are always welcoming and the aura of the visitors -since we became a nation seem ever-present. Bravo DPI... See you soon. On a visit to Mystic, I could not wait to find a restaurant that served more seafood than I could easily settle on. Sitting in the Mystic Marriott lobby, yelp pointed us to the Captain Daniel Packer Inne. What a find. Although the building was restored in 1979, it's origin dates to 1756. Everything seems to have been preserved -including the aura. As you would expect with a building older than the signing of the Declaration of Independence, it is small in size but large in hospitality. Without reservations, we did not stand much of a chance in the upstairs dinning area, but a flight of stairs down to the pub in the cellar... and we were seated in 20 minutes. For appetizers, we had the phyllo dough lobster lollipops and an order of artichoke hearts that were resting in a light lobster sauce (the artichoke that is) that invited us to soak up what was left with the delicious homemade bread we were served. For our main course we had the halibut steak that was sitting on top of freshly mashed potatoes with a smattering of fresh corn kernels. The customer service attendants were mindful of their tables and visited at opportune times. -Not when you start to take a bite and never did we wonder where they might have gone off to. Parking was a bit of a challenge but by far worth the hunt. If you are looking for a very friendly restaurant with a historical beginning and great food... Look no further. DPI is a definite re-visit for us.

I must first start by saying that I've been going to CDPI for 30 years. Honestly, on a cold winters…read moreday there's no better place than the cellar bar to sit in front of a fire, have a pint, and soup. The best. The building itself is gorgeous with thick beams and great finishes. It's a beautiful place even if it is a little tight. With that said, we had a party of 10 and had reservations in advance. Parking is always tricky, but we got a good spot in the lot and were very happy. The wait for the table was maybe 10 minutes which was not too bad. The waitress was very good and she took care of our water, drinks, and bread right away. The place was busy but we really were pleased with the service! I ordered the fish and chips. Most of the table ordered a steak, veggie, and mashed potatoes. Truffle fries was the appetizer that landed on my end of the table. They were not my favorite. Those who had the steak seemed happy with the meal. Both of us who had the fish and chips were not happy with the meal. We had fish and chips at Steak Loft the night before- and they did not compare. They were perfect. The order I had at Daniel Packard were heavy and filling but I was missing the light tempura batter, the crunch and soft fresh fish, and the great tartar sauce that is the standard for fish and chips! I didn't take my leftovers which is not the norm for me. I'll swing by in the winter for a pint in front of the fire no doubt, but I think another dinner is not in my future.

We have been wanting to try this place for months, but timing didn't work out. We finally made it!…read more We came at an off-timing, around 5:45pm, so it was pretty quiet - which was great! We ordered a few things (probably a bit too much): - fish and chips (came with mermaid fries - which has a seaweed seasoning, good but we would have preferred them to be plain) - poor man's lobster roll - delicious! - smoked mussel soup and the green crab bisque - both were great! even better when we combined the two soups together - fried pickle chips - which is part of their happy hour special - which were really really good definitely would come back to try the other items on the menu! Great for kids as well, they do have some board games available while you are there dining.

Initially came to this restaurant for their delicious seafood on a cold day, but stayed after…read morelearning about their local and sustainable seafood! I really value a business that Chooses not to sacrifice the quality of their products for a cheaper price. I also really appreciate how forthcoming they are about where their fish comes from and how it is obtained by the fishermen. In terms of the food, the green crab bisque was incredible and I highly recommend it! The staff were also very courteous and friendly and made the experience that much better! Highly recommend this restaurant when visiting Mystic!

Abbotts is the iconic lobster shack the Mystic River area. Sitting at the mouth of the river in…read morehistoric Noank, CT., Abbotts has served what most be millions of these crustaceans to people visiting Mystic. Everyday fresh lobster is from pots in Fishers Island and Long Island Sound find their way to Abbott's dock. Make sure you try a few!

Still our favorite after all these years. I have been craving their New England Clam Chowder for…read moreseveral years and have tried other substitutes but no one else could match. Maybe its the sitting waterside on the weather worn pier where their boat delivers daily, or the friendliness that comes from a well loved and established local family business, but something brings it all home to me and makes me love this place. Of course the clam chowder is great but so is my other favorite, the hot lobster roll. Add a side of crab cakes or oysters, a sunny spring day and a light breeze; ahhh what could be better!?! They've streamlined service over the years and I'm sure from necessity added seating. On our particular visit the food came quicker than expected and was piping hot.