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    Red 36

    3.9 (1.1k reviews)
    ModerateSeafood, Bars, American
    Open 11:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
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    Dogs allowed
    Happy hour specials

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    Lobster Roll
    Emma H.

    Delicious food, nice staff, and wonderful views! The happy hour is the best part! We had the hot lobster dog, and it was very fresh

    5-spice tuna sandwich!
    Chuck D.

    The service is always friendly. The views, inside and out are perfect. The food is always delicious. Today they had a 5-spice tuna sandwich that was off the charts good!

    Michele C.

    Second time coming here and it was consistently good both times. We shared the lobster mac and cheese for an app which was amazing! Had the lobster grilled cheese which was very good. The froze was good as well.

    Scallop risotto
    Lindsay G.

    Pretty good food! You are definitely paying for the atmosphere. We ordered the crab Rangoon fritters for an appetizer and the scallop risotto. My 10 month old is a very messy eater which I normally pick up myself at the end of meals when we eat out. 3x thru the course of my meal, various workers came over and swept under my son, my daughter and I and kept giving us dirty looks. It made me feel like I had to apologize profusely after having a check of $180. Wouldn't be back but due to service alone. The food and views were great.

    Blacken halibut
    Menghai T.

    I got a tiramisu expresso martini ($16) and a special blackened halibut ($38) and grilled faroe island 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

    Jennifer H.

    Before heading to mystic i had looked up where people recommended going for a lobster roll, & red 36 was shared a bunch. I'm so pleased to report it did not disappoint. The weather was perfect, so sitting outside was a delight. The service, food, atmosphere, and vibe were amazing. My lobster roll was delicious and even my non-seafood eating Dad found something to eat! Would absolutely recommend!

    Special for the day: Tuna Crab
    Clare C.

    Came here for dinner on a Friday evening around 5pm. We were able to get a table for 4 immediately. Our waiter was very nice and attentive. Parking is easy in the big lot. Inside is nice and right on the water with great views. We ordered a crab tuna appetizer that was a special. The fish tasted good but it was kinda small and hard to split. The rice was supposed to be crispy but it wasn't very crispy. I then ordered the seared 5 spice ahi tuna sandwich which I enjoyed. But I felt like the bread overtook the sandwich and there wasn't enough flavor. The sandwich was $26. Prices felt a little high just because of the location on the water.Overall a nice meal though.

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    Crista K.

    We had dinner here after arriving in Mystic for the night. We were looking for good seafood, a view of the river, and a good glass of wine. It delivered on all plus more! The lobster roll was delicious and very meaty. My husband got a cod sandwich and it was super flavorful. Our server was so nice and explained about the two bridges that move to allow ships to go up and down the river. FYI...there is parking in front of the restaurant and you don't have to pay $25 for the lot at the entrance.

    Michelle C.

    Friendly attentive service! Ate outside on upper deck with pretty views of the water and boats. The hot buttered lobster rolls we ordered were delivered super fast (actually arrived before the oyster app). The only downside was my first bite of my lobster roll had shell in it. And my second. Kind of ruined the experience for me especially at the expensive price we paid ($41).

    Lobster Mac'n'cheese
    Audrey L.

    I really love red 36! I've tried a bunch on the menu, including the crab dip, lobster roll, salmon, and the things pictured and it's all been really great. They have a nice happy hour too, in the bar area but you can make a reservation for a high top bar seat and that counts for happy hour. Service has always been pretty solid, even when they're busy

    Lots of happy diners at the patio bar.
    Valerie W.

    This was (for me anyway) a hidden gem! But based on how busy they were it wasn't hidden from the rest of Mystic. It seems everyone knew about this place to dine! It's right on the water and surrounded by boats. Great ambience, attentive staff, and delicious food! I ordered a Perro Salado based on the recommendation of the sweet ladies sitting next to me. It has tequila, aperol, grapefruit and Prosecco and it was delicious. And it seemed like the perfect place to order my first CT lobster roll. It did not disappoint. Sweet, savory and generous chunks of lobster warm with drawn butter on a roll and served with crispy fries. The fries were a bit nubby (would've liked longer fries....these seemed like scraps) but overall I enjoyed it and can't wait to return.

    Marina
    Robert S.

    Recently we had lunch at Red 36 and we loved everything about the restaurant. The setting, the menu, the staff and service, the easy parking, and much more. We arrived and after about a 20 min wait, we got a table. The menu was varied and very well priced. I got a Mexican salad and my husband got a flatbread. Both were good size and they were delicious. Our server was attentive and prompt, even though every table at the restaurant was taken. A great choice in Mystic, with a nice view of a marina and the water.

    Family
    Claudia V.

    A perfect place to enjoy dining with a water view by the Marina on a sunny/mild October afternoon. Reservations suggested as everyone had the same idea .. to take advantage of this wonderful location. Seafood and a water view were my wish and I couldn't have had a most wonderful experience with our family.. The menu was filled with a variety of delectable seafood choices, but offered something for every palate. The beverage menu was impressive( wines, beers and regular & seasonal cocktails, etc) The atmosphere was energetic.. we were fortunate to have a table one of their outside decks... the service was excellent ,and as as a belated birthday celebration ..I couldn't have asked for anything better!!!! Highly recommend..

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    The food and ambiance were fabulous. . It was busy but we got seated in 15 min. The service was good. Beautiful spot to dine !

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    Awesome food, service and location was outstanding. Went for NYE. Fun time at the bar!

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    You go here for the views. Food & drinks are OK but too overpriced. Staff is attentive. You pay for the outdoor scenery.

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    Are dogs allowed?

    I don’t believe so because in order to get to the deck, you need to walk through the restaurant. But I’m not 100% certain

    Would reservations be needed for a weekday lunch?

    They don't take reservations but there's tons of seating.

    Is it kid friendly and do they have a children's menu?

    Yes they do, but upon request

    Is it fancy or casual?

    It's causal.

    What is the name of the marina that the Dock side of restaurant sits in?

    Seaport Marine ... restaurant is between train bridge and mystic river bridge. Parking for restaurant is in boatyard. Docking available in harbor ... restaurant feels like it's suspended over water!

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    The Shipwright's Daughter - crispy fried oysters

    The Shipwright's Daughter

    4.4(431 reviews)
    0.3 mi
    $$

    I am absolutely obsessed with everything here. I made reservations for 5:45 pm on a Monday night…read more We actually came a little before 5:15 pm, because I was absolutely starving, and they were so kind/accommodating. They seated us right away! I love the vibes of the place, it's beautiful and inviting, but not pretentious. Our waitress was the best. She knew it was our anniversary and gave us a little bubbly to toast to. We also made it for happy hour (5 pm - 6 pm on weekdays, and 5 pm - 6 pm on weekends only at the bar)! All the small plates on the left side of the menu were half off! We immediately ordered drinks (the $10 happy hour cocktail - a blackberry bourbon smash for my husband, and a mocktail for me). We then ordered the shishito peppers, 2 of the pickled beet deviled eggs, and the roasted oysters with chili oil. They came out super fast, and it was delicious. The shishitos had that great char flavor along with a great dipping sauce. You can never go wrong with deviled eggs. Then we decided to order the fried oysters and the bread with corn butter. The fried oysters were the star of the small plates. Cooked so well. Freshly fried, you bite into it and it was juicy and delicious on the inside. Just so good. The bread and butter? Ugh, my dream butter and bread. Just so delicious. The butter was slightly sweet from the corn and had flakes of sea salt on tip, making it the perfect sweet and salty combo. We also got the salad (local produce!), and our waitress knew we were sharing ao she had the kitchen put it on 2 plates. Such a great touch. The salad was fantastic. After eating lobster rolls for a day, this was a much needed salad. It was refreshing, bright, and light! For our main entrees, we got the seared local squid and the strip steak. It was INCREDIBLE. Everything had so much flavor. The squid was cooked well, wasnt chewy. Just delicious. The crispy rice was the BEST THING I HAVE EVER EATEN. I wish we could order bowls of it. My husband finished it, couldn't get enough of it. The steak was fantastic as well. The potato with the bearnise sauce was so dreamy. The little onions on the steak, all the little touches were so well done. We knew we had to get dessert. We got a scoop of the black raspberry ice cream, a scoop of corn and blueberry swirl ice cream, and the lavender honey panna cotta. Guys. You 100% must get dessert. The corn blueberry ice cream was unreal. I dont know how you get all that flavor into ice cream. They dont skimp on the honey on the panna cotta. And it went so well with the more mild panna cotta. The black raspberry was a little icy because they froze whole blackberries in it, but at least you know they were trying to make sure you got blackberries in there. With happy hour, the bill wasn't too bad. This was hands down our favorite meal of our week long road trip. I can't wait to come back. I would 100% make a detour to eat here. Parking is pretty difficult around here. I would probably just Uber if I was coming here on a weekend. I need to come here for breakfast at some point.

    Shipwright's Daughter came highly, highly recommended so we came here with proportionate…read moreexpectations. The restaurant, helmed by James Beard-winning chef David Standridge, topped several Best of CT lists and, while staying in Mystic, we grabbed a dinner reservation. (Reservations are a must unless you come here early enough to luck out at the bar. When we got there at around 5, the couple in front of us was told that the next available slot was at 9!). My favorite of what we ordered: the bucatini. All of their pastas come in either an appetizer or an entree portion. Now that I'm reading their online menu description online, I think they switched it up based on seasonal availability of ingredients. Ours was a mushroom cream based-sauced and it was heavenly - thick and luscious without being too one-note or overwhelming. The pasta itself was also cooked just slightly al dente, which is my preference. I went with the skirt steak. This was a highly out of character moment for me, as I almost always opt for the seafood option over the steak, particularly at a restaurant known for its seafood, but hear me out. My favorite part of a steakhouse is always the sides. The sides that came with the skirt steak included shishito peppers, a beautifully "feuille" style of potatoes (think the crepe layer cakes, only in deep fried potato form), and a seacoast mushroom (with the most beautiful precise knife cuts). Truly a feast for all of the senses. Also tried my friend's squid but I preferred the skirt steak. The crispy rice was good but extremely greasy. We were too full for dessert in the moment and then ended up getting ice cream from the place over the drawbridge.

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    The Shipwright's Daughter - Interior

    Interior

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    Smoked clam dip

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    The Captain Daniel Packer Inne - Candied Apple Martini and Spicy Baked Clam Dip

    The Captain Daniel Packer Inne

    4.0(756 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    Came here 10+ years ago and always talked about it. Finally found our way back to mystic and had to…read morestop back in....definitely as good as we remember. Never eaten up top but love the pub vibes below. Food has always been very good and the atmosphere is perfect for the setting. Great spot to grab food or a cold drink!

    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.

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    The Captain Daniel Packer Inne - Swordfish special

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    Jeremiah's Restaurant - Pretzel

    Jeremiah's Restaurant

    4.4(37 reviews)
    0.2 mi

    I finally tried Jeremiah's after seeing it pop up in search results for quite some time. We were…read morevisiting from the South Shore of Long Island, and the internet still hasn't figured out that two bodies of water separate us from Mystic. Having made the trek, I'm really glad we did. We ordered the branzino special, prepared Spanish-style with sausage and tomato confit, along with the grilled salmon in beurre blanc. Both were outstanding. There is a kids' menu (contrary to one of the other reviews) , and I have to say the service was exceptional. I was dining with my young daughter during prime dinner hour (around 8), yet we never felt overlooked. The staff was attentive, warm and genuinely welcoming. The setting is wonderful - an old historic house right in the heart of the village. I'd absolutely recommend Jeremiah's and will make a point of returning whenever I'm back in Mystic.

    I really liked this spot. We had reservations for inside but decided the tavern was the best for…read moreus, and we sat outside. My oysters were perfection, clean, delicious, so good. The only downside was my husband got the clams & they were a little sandy, but, our overall meals were food & didnt take away from our experience. I always like to share pros&cons, no one is perfect. Our server was a nice young man, but he also was unsure of the specials & wasnt well versed in them, but again, his charm&friendly demeanor made up for it. I had the blackened chicken BLT which was super tasty, and the sweet potato fries were really good. Others at my table had hot honey chicken&beer battered cod. All the food was good. A great spot, I would love to come.back snd eat inside

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    Jeremiah's Restaurant - Inside bar seating

    Inside bar seating

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    Crispy oysters

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    Oyster Club - Steamed mussels in coconut lemongrass broth with lime and cilantro.

    Oyster Club

    4.2(1k reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$$

    The bride and I planned a pit stop on our way back from a wedding on the cape and thanks to Yelp,…read morewe found this fantastic restaurant which is located just outside of the busy downtown area. Fairly busy Sunday afternoon but we were quickly seated at the raw bar with a great view of the kitchen, which BTW is a well oiled machined and fun to watch, not quite as crazy as the Bear, but impressive. Tuna tartar to start followed by some delicious cherrystones then we split the Mussels in coconut milk with lemon grass and cilantro and some amazing sour dough bread for dipping. 10/10!!!

    Very nice venue, modern American…read more The oysters and muscles were very good and the restaurant was very nice. Our food took forever to get to us, we waited about 45 minutes to get our entries. What really put me off was the NE chowder. There was no chowder. It was a bowl of watery soup with a couple pieces of chopped (almost raw) potatoes. No clam, no quahog, no ham, just watery broth. Bread wasn't available. A can of Campbell soup would have been better. Waitress was nice but inattentive, the place was not busy at all. By the time she came over to ask if we wanted another round of drinks we were annoyed by it all and wanted to leave. The reviews are heavily inflated because it's in a tourist town.

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    Oyster Club - Handpicked local lobster roll.

    Handpicked local lobster roll.

    Oyster Club - $6 Classic Mimosas and bloody Mary's for Sunday brunch!

    $6 Classic Mimosas and bloody Mary's for Sunday brunch!

    Oyster Club - $6 Classic Bloody Mary's and Mimosas every Sunday brunch!

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    $6 Classic Bloody Mary's and Mimosas every Sunday brunch!

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