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Sea View Snack Bar

3.9 (445 reviews)
Open 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

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Casual
Moderate noise
Outdoor seating
Good for kids

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Juan N.

Taking a mini vacation with my wife in Mystic and saw this on the side of the road and I love these type 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 - menu
Bob S.

918/25 - an unassuming restaurant by the water, with actual seafood and not surimi at seafood prices. 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.

Cold Lobster Roll, Sea Scallops
Rachel G.

Great casual, waterfront spot for lobster rolls and fried seafood! Sea View Snack Bar has a small, but delicious menu with outdoor seating and picnic tables by the river. The fried sea scallops are my favorite. The batter isn't thick like other restaurants and the scallops are tender and sweet. The lobster rolls are dressed in fresh dill and a little mayo, piled high on a hotdog bun. It's a perfect meal when visiting Mystic!

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Timothy R.

Sea View Snack Bar is the perfect spot for seafood with an unbeatable view. The fish was crispy on the outside, tender and flaky inside. The fries were ok. I was however slightly concerned about the tartar sauce that was sitting outside in the heat. Sitting right by the water made the whole experience awesome.

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Laura P.

Order at the window and dine at one of the numerous picnic tables overlooking the water. The view is A+. The menu has something for everyone! The Fish and Chips plate was delicious fried flounder, yummy coleslaw and fries- probably frozen. We ordered a Lobster Roll to share, and we very much enjoyed this local traditional food. The lobster roll sauce with dill and the buttered, toasted bun really raised the bar on the lobster roll! A friend shared her fried clams, and we all agreed they were tough. The clams would not be a reorder. Service was friendly and helpful!

Clam chowder
Natasha H.

Adorable spot, outside picnic tables with a beautiful view and delicious clam chowder.

The view at 6:40 in August
Amber L.

I got the chicken sandwich, beautiful piece of fried fish on a very inexpensive bun with I burg lettuce $10, $15 for fries and a coke. But the view. The view is awesome. The service was good. They take your order from the window and call out number over a speaker. You can hear them call you from the back too. Ice cream place shares the picnic area.

Just walk up and place your order!
John G.

For a seafood shack you can't do much better than this. A great location on the water. Wonderful views of the Mystic River. A classic....walk up and order then sit at a picnic table and wait for your number to be called. They are usually busy but everything runs like clockwork. The seafood is fresh and well prepared. There's a reason it's been around since 1976!

Alexis B.

We stopped by Sea View Snack Bar for lunch on July 4th last weekend, and it was the perfect place for a summer lunch: fresh seafood, water views, tons of tables, fast service. For for our group of four, we ordered shrimp cocktail, a couple of cold lobster rolls, clam strips, onion rings, and a flounder sandwich. Everything was delicious and fresh. (FYI - If seafood isn't your thing but you're being dragged to Sea View because everyone else in your group loves seafood or because you really want to enjoy their wonderful outdoor spot, don't worry - the also have hot dogs, burgers, chicken, etc.) Open since 1976, Sea View is a classic. It's delicious and has great water views. What else could you want for lunch in Mystic?

Large New England Clam Chowder and Cold Lobster Roll
Emily P.

Clam chowder was good. Lobster was okay. Service is fast. Great place to sit and eat my the water. I would come back to try something else.

Whole belly clam roll... yum.
Christopher P.

Been coming here since I was a little boy... I usually stop by more for the nostalgia than the chow, but as far as clam shacks go it isn't bad

Lobster roll Fish & chips
Elaine C.

Drove by and stopped at this seafood shack while on the way back from Rhode Island to New York, and boy are we glad we did! It fulfilled my New England seafood cravings perfectly. The fish & chips were flakey and tender on the inside while lightly crispy on the out, the clamp chowder was creamy and flavorful, and the lobster rolls were filled with so much chunky goodness with just a light mayo touch. It honestly made me want to book a future weekend trip to Mystic just to go again.

Long dog with chili, scallop roll with fries  Scallop Roll Hot Dog
Nicholas H.

Adequate. That's about the only thing to say for the Sea View. You do get a water view, although it's a river not the sea, but really that's just par. The food tastes straight from a Sysco truck, which is disappointing considering how many seafood restaurants and distributors there are nearby. Unlike other places in the area, I didn't even get an option for grilled or fried for my scallop roll. The people seemed nice enough, but you're definitely paying tourist prices for the food, and the only upside this place has is the easy to get to location. No winding back roads or secret hideaway here. Can't say that brings me to recommend it though.

Fried clams. French Fries and Clam Chowder.

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4.4
(420 reviews)
0.9 mi
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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.

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My mom lived in Mystic at a wonderful assisted living community called STONERIDGE…read more We would often bring her to S&P Oyster House and the Seafood was always fresh and delicious. Presentation was always artistic & above and beyond. The waitstaff have always been pleasant and agreeable and gone out of the way to make our stay the very best. Today was no exception. I brought friends from out of town to S&P, and we were given one of the nicest corner tables with an excellent view. The food was top notch!! My friends could not stop talking about how scrumptious everything was and we consumed every little morsel on our plates! I had the hot muscles appetizer serve with crispy toast points, and the broth was so very delicious. I chose to order some of their homemade focaccia to share with my friends and offer tastings too! My girlfriend devoured the Paella which was presented beautifully with a generous mound of delectable tender seafood. The accompanying rice had loads of color & flavor and was a perfect accompaniment. Her adult son enjoyed the crispy, buttermilk cod. The hand battered crust was out of this world, and the fish was so moist and delicious. He was so blown away by the whole meal ... as the french fries were crisp and freshly cut, and the coleslaw he said was the best he had ever had also!!! I had a chance to speak to one of the managers and reminded him of my family's many visits. We have never been disappointed and certainly will be coming back again and again and again Thank you so much for this wonderful and ever so memorable experience!!! The Young Valet staff handled my car beautifully and were so thoughtful as well! Couldn't ask for anything better!!!!

Let me start by saying the ambiance is wonderful. The place is on the water. Too bad the food…read moredidn't match the ambiance. Went here with my family this year on the Tuesday after Mother's Day and I had hyped the place up based on my wonderful experience last year. I was thoroughly disappointed with the menu selections and the food. The waiter told me they change out their menu from time to time. I sure wish they hadn't because the lump crab dip was delicious but the replacement was spinach and artichoke dip. The artichokes were not blended they were chunks and it was not in a creamy sauce but dry with shredded Parmesan cheese over the top. It was awful. I didn't even eat it. I also ordered the crab cake which wasn't good. Last time I had the crab cake, it was made with chuncks of crabmeat. This time it was shredded crabmeat and a lot of breadcrumbs. My son's girlfriend and my husband both ordered mussels and they each said they were okay. My husband also ordered what we call a crab imperial dish containing different kinds of shellfish, bread crumbs, cream sauce and cheese. Our son ordered a crispy fried chicken sandwich and he said it was delicious. I tried it and it was so good. The chicken was fried light and with tasty Chilean sauce on it.

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The Captain Daniel Packer Inne

The Captain Daniel Packer Inne

4.0
(747 reviews)
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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.

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Abbott's Lobster In the Rough

Abbott's Lobster In the Rough

3.4
(851 reviews)
3.4 mi
$$

This place is the bomb! We stopped at Universal Package Store to grab a couple of Bright Wave…read moreIPAs--the woman working there was incredibly friendly! To weather everyone's expectations, this place is super casual and that's part of the charm. We sat on picnic tables outside. Over the Fourth of July weekend, we started with a dozen shucker's choice oysters, then ordered one hot lobster roll and one cold for the ultimate taste test. Both were amazing, but the hot Connecticut-style roll won by a claw. Hot tip: Abbott's is BYOB, so stop at Universal Package Store on the way. If we're ever back in Connecticut, we'll definitely be back!

It's been 10 years since our last review, although we've eaten here several times in the last 4-5…read moreyears. Our latest visit last week went well, and if you like to eat fresh lobster at a beautiful location on the water, you can't do much better. The delicious 1 1/4 pound lobster is $55, and their 1/4 pound lobster roll is $27 (a good price, but for whatever reason our lobster meat was surprisingly tasteless). The clam chowder, New England and Rhode Island chowder (clear) were both tasty, and so were the deviled eggs. We enjoyed eating inside given the heat, but there are tables in the open and under a tent to suit anyone's preference. The views from any spot are wonderful, watching the boats slide by on breezy tides. Nice, friendly young staff. A fun experience, happy to be back.

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Dining area
Our Famous Hot Lobster Roll
Our Famous Hot Lobster Roll
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