Went to Steak Loft for their happy hour on a weekday. It's an old restaurant, with wooden furnishings, and dim lighting. Our friendly waitress came by with menus, and took our drink orders. She returned quickly with our drinks and took our food orders. We ordered the house salad, New England clam chowder, garlic parmesan fries, fish and chips, chicken wings, fried shrimp, and shrimp cocktail. The food came out surprisingly quickly. None of them were particularly amazing, but none were outright bad either. Good local spot for happy hour. read more

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Amazing as always. Always consistent. Always good. Staff is professional and has been consistent. Great salad and bar. read more

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First time going to Steak Loft, I had heard good things but unfortunately it was not good. I got the special soup which was chicken barley. It was good but very salty. I got the New York Sirloin rare with sweet potato fries. It came out cold, it was rare but the steak itself was actually cold. The mushroom sauce it comes with was also cold. It was quite flavorless. Service was quick and the I like the bar area. Someone in my party got the cod and really enjoyed it. All of the people that got steak did not like it. Not flavor, not warm, yikes! read more

Stopped in around lunch time. Got the steak and shrimp. Very good meal. Very good service. Highly recommended read more

Excellent meal, all steaks cooked to perfection. A good value for their prices but a very basic antiquated steakhouse ambience and a bit dark. The service was excellent, and our server, Matt, was friendly and super efficient! Our courses were timed perfectly, and he was available for our every need! Made the meal just perfect! Will always return when in the area! read more

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After the unfriendly hostess experience, the server was the opposite and extremely friendly. The lighting was a little too dark for me and my family. The tables looked like they needed to be replaced as there were many carvings on them of peoples names, etc. The food was fantastic. We had steaks and sandwiches. read more

Great place for live music! Food is not to overlooked it's absolutely delicious! Service is prompt and extremely professional! Two sides of this venue, one a classic restaurant the other a lively bar atmosphere with bar seating and plenty of tables. Live Music on the weekends ( check social media). Plenty of on-site parking! Friendly local vibe, we can't wait to return! read more

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I've eaten here at least 5 times in the last two years and I'm confused by some of the posts. The food is very well prepared and delicious. The pork chops and fish and chips are the best in the area for sure. I usually sit in the bar if there's no music. The service is always great. Last night Sandra waited on us and the service was friendly and she was quickly available. The dining area could use new carpet I suppose, but the restaurant business is tough right now so it didn't matter and certainly didn't take away from the great food and service. I'll definitely keep coming back to Steak Loft! read more

Can I rate it in negative numbers? Lousy server. Even worse food. Couldn't chew the ribeye or the chicken. Served cold. My dog wouldn't touch the leftovers and she'll eat anything. Ice tea was the highlight of the night. read more

This place is great!!! The service is a bit slow. The food is great!!! I guess it has to do with timing. We stopped in for lunch just before a bus tour group arrived. It seemed to blow up the place. But, the food was still really good when it finally arrived. Definitely worth the effort when you're in Mystic! read more

I went to the Steak Loft on Easter Sunday to celebrate my mom's birthday. I was able to get a reservation, which was nice. When we arrived, we were seated quickly in the lounge. I had sat in the lounge before, and it was loud as they had live music, but this trip, there was no entertainment, so the noise level was fine. We had a round table, which is something I always appreciate as I feel it helps facilitate conversation. The server was very friendly and attentive. I ordered the 11-ounce sirloin, cooked medium. My sides were the house salad and a twice-baked potato. The salad was excellent, and I appreciated that any salad on their menu was available as a side included with the entree. This was a take on a chef salad with salami and provolone. I had the Italian dressing. The salad was very good wth fresh veggies and was pretty substantial for a side. Before I continue, I need to say that this was the second time at the Steak Loft and my first visit; the food was very well made. I say this because that was not my experience this visit. My sirloin was a nice cut of meat, but it was cooked medium well, and that made it a bit dry for my taste. They have a few sauces you can include, and I went with their horseradish sauce. It was nice, but I wanted a little bit more horseradish kick to it. The potato ended up being very good, but I had to send it back as it was cold in the center. Not cool, but cold like it was right out of the refrigerator. My mom also had the potato, and hers was cold as well. They quickly brought out 2 new potatoes for us, as I had indicated, and they were cooked well. The meal ended on a high note, though. I made the reservation on their website and was asked if we were celebrating a special occasion. I selected "birthday" and didn't think anything else about it. We were all surprised when a dessert came out for my mom, and the server led in the Happy Birthday Song. We were all shocked. It was also comped, which was such an appreciated touch. Honestly, it made us all pretty happy. All in all, I think this was a fluke of an experience in regards to the food prep and quality. I will return and update this review based on that experience. read more

Stopped in while in the area. We were seated right away on a Monday evening, at a nice table by the window. Did notice the ambiance was a little dark but each table had a candle on it. Drink orders were taken right away, and then our meal order. Was surprised at the quickness of the food coming out. Appetizers were rather quick. The black chowder was nice and thick, creamy and tasty. Salad was plentiful. Our entrees came out in a good amount of time. Steaks were cooked to our specifications. I would take away one star for their side of mainly different styled potatoes but gave them a start back in the dessert. read more

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I stopped here for a late lunch on a Sunday in mid summer. There were few dinners here so we had our choice of the lounge or dining room. We chose the lounge which was casual. The decor is loft like with a sea faring theme. It is located right off I-95 next to Mystic Village making it a convenient spot for travelers plus it has a parking lot. Our service was efficient and friendly. We split the Stonington scallops wrapped in bacon for starters. They were tasty but were lukewarm. I had the fish tacos which I devoured because they were crispy and delicious! My friend had the steak flatbread that he described as ok. so 4 stars. read more

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OK, so there's something up with this place. We almost didn't go here because of how low the reviews were, but there were so many cars outside. And to our surprised these yelp reviews do not reflect the experience we had. This place has character and the food was awesome. It's definitely bar food but still great bar food. Additionally, they have an amazing happy hour for food and drinks. We were so surprised by how this did not match the reviews on yelp. We actually asked the waiter what the deal was.... They said that they have been recently getting bombed with bad reviews and believe it's due to a competitor or landlord issue. Will definitely be back and I hope this place will be around for an even longer time. read more

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I went there yesterday for the first time! The food was delicious and reasonably priced for the happy hour- $9 for the steak loft sandwich! I took a star off because the service was very slow, so i would suggest having more servers work during busier times! I had the Sea Hag beer for $7 as well, which was their happy hour price. The ambiance was dark and tavern like- definitely sit by the bar or in the bar area if you go!! read more

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Cam here for lunch while shopping in mystic village. It was a wednesday afternoon and we were seated immediately but it did end up getting pretty busy. I got the steak loft sandwich was huge and so good! My aunt was raving about her fried cod blt. Servers were all very kind. I liked the cabin feel inside this restaurant. I would come back here if I was in the area. read more

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The vibe is great with a rustic style. Server was friendly. However the food is not good and the quality of the meat was not good either. read more

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Restaurant is in a bad need of a freshining up. Way too dark paneling. Just paint it. Curtains are stained, carpet is shot. And there is a musty smell throughout. Waitress is very pleasant.. Ordered salads, cheeseburger, soup, meatballs, onion soup, grilled cheese, and schicken wrap. The salads were a bit dry, everything else was good. A soild C+ to B- rating on the food. Wouldn't make it a favorite but you can get an okay meal here. read more

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Ordered the Ribeye. I've had thicker slices of meat from Texas Road House and Outback. The steak was good. Marbling was decent and the steak ultimatly very good for wat it was. Steak Loft has a very reasonable price point so I can't be mad. Their meat is good and on par with Longhorn and TRH. What sets then apart? Sides are sooo much better and atmosphere. When my husband and I went there were NO GD children screaming. That's a forever recomendation in and of itself. read more

This place is a casual bar & restaurant located in Olde Mystic Village. When you walk in, it's dark and moody with one side mainly the bar and the other side restaurant. We walked in right at the end of Happy Hour. Their menu was really good having drinks and food for 4 to 7 dollars. I had the Caesar salad which was decent. I wish it had more croutons and cheese. I also got the French Onion Soup which I wish had a little more seasoning. My mom's friend got NE Clam Chowder which she said was good. My mom got the house salad which was decent. On the regular menu, we ordered wings and fries. The wings were the butter black pepper ones. They were cooked well. The sauce was not coming through like I had hoped but still wasn't horrible. Their blue cheese was not my fave. It was too pungent. I like a milder blue cheese. The fries were thickkkkkkkkkkkk "shoestrings". They needed some salt and pepper. The service was bleh. The bartender, since we were at the bar, was not warm and welcoming. It seemed like every time we had a question, he was annoyed. I know places will be busy but when you see him laughing with others who are regulars, you would think he would be invested in new customers just as much to make them into returners. Overall, I would recommend if you need something quick/last minute. read more

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The 11 ounce top sirloin came out like a filet mignon and the tenderloin tips were perfectly done( I could have done with a little less gravy) the sides were all perfect and the server was so wonderful!! A cozy and comfortable place that we have gone to before and will go again! read more

Very good menu. Staff were nice, very helpful when making reservations for a large group. Service: experienced server=priceless. SL is a big restaurant, a steak house type. You are surrounded by wood, carved or not, and a fireplace of course. I had the soup and a burger with Gorgonzola cheese, very good. read more

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On a recent visit with my wife, I was very disappointed in the change of quality, service and value. I ordered a steak and cheese, no onions. The sandwich arrived chock full of onions. My wife ordered a bacon grilled cheese. Both sandwiches were lukewarm and the fries were also. The server offered to create new sandwiches, but due to a time crunch for a nearby appointment, we were not able to wait. Very disappointing lunch. We've visited many times and have always been satisfied, this was very different from those experiences. read more

10/4/25 First and foremost, our server was amazing. On a date with my wife (we're both 40). Restaurant was moderately busy, but lots of space. We were sat in a family dining area, directly next to a party of 17 (I counted) with lots of children acting like children (loud). No reason we should be seated here. Ordered drinks. I had a whiskey sour. It was unpalatable, totally undrinkable. I informed the server, who removed it from my bill without me asking. I ordered the Rib Eye steak ($48), the best cut on their menu. The steak was thin, no marbling, not seasoned, none of the hallmarks of a Delmonico steak. I only ate half of it, didn't even bother to box up the rest. My wife had a bottle of cider, and the fish n chips, which were absolutely fine. But this restaurant isn't called the Fish N Chips Loft. Disappointingly, We would have had a better time at Texas Roadhouse or Longhorn. I think this is a tourist trap kind of place. I don't think too many locals go here. read more

After living in the area for a couple years we decided to try this 51 year old restaurant. The decor and furnishings appear to have not been updated in about that time. But that is the only area where this place is lacking. The service, food, and value are tremendous. We began with some complimentary rolls and very hearty pours of wine by the glass served by amazingly friendly and knowledgeable servers. The menu is simple and classic old-timey steakhouse as expected. Each entree comes with soup or salad and you can select any salad to start with for no up charge. Also you can have any sauce you'd like with the steaks. We had the ribeye (a bit small for the price point) and the steak and stuffed shrimp combo which was fabulous. Two huge stuffed shrimps with a 5-6oz tender steak cooked perfectly. We were so pleased with the food and service we decided to pop into the bar after - where there was a lively band playing and a ton of folks enjoying that scene. Really cool place- check it out! read more

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Steak loft has been a staple to the Mystic Ct area for many years. While its still quite a tourist attraction (IMO only a result of ease on and off Route 95) I have seen the experience go from what would otherwise be a 5 star, to a 3 star. The food doesn't seem to by as fresh and menu has become as basic as it gets. I will say they have some very nice happy hour specials and that's about the only reason I continue to patronize( that and the fact I'm only 5 minutes up the road). The ability to play keno while at the bar drinking a beer is a perk as that can make for a fun Sunday football afternoon when the weather isn't nice enough to be outside soaking in some vitamin D. That said, the ambience is quite dark and could definitely use a makeover, a complete reinvented vibe could turn this around. I remain hopeful as it's real estate is prime but the beef certainly isn't! Happy Friday Cheers read more

Mixed Experience at Steak Loft - Great Starters, Disappointing Steaks After a lovely day in Mystic, my family and I decided to try the Steak Loft. We had a 5:30 reservation and were seated right away. Our server was polite and efficient, and the service overall was great. We started with soups, and each one was delicious. My husband enjoyed the clam chowder, which he said was creamy and flavorful. I had the French onion soup--also excellent--and our daughter loved her tomato bisque. I also had a house salad that was fresh, crunchy, and very tasty. My husband and daughter shared the specialty fries and really enjoyed those as well. Unfortunately, the entrees didn't live up to the strong start. My husband ordered the steak and shrimp. While the shrimp was large and well-cooked, the steak was underdone and lacked flavor. I had the ribeye, and it was very underwhelming--not what I'd expect for a $48 cut of meat. Bottom line: for a steakhouse, the steaks were just so-so. If you decide to go, I'd recommend sticking with the soup and salad. read more

We have been visiting Mystic for a few years now and we have never ate at Steak Loft until now. Boy we were missing out! My family and I had the steak with the baked potatoes and fries along with the shrimp bake. The food was so good! Inside is dark and rustic. We went in the afternoon, lunch hour and the place only had a few customers. No complaints the service - waitress was sweet and accommodating. read more

My daughter, my wife and I went to steak loft restaurant in Olde Mistick Village on Sunday May 18, 2025. The restaurant wasn't very busy. We sat in the bar area at a table. After a few minutes to waitress came over and asked us if we want drinks. We got our drinks pretty normal. We looked over the menu and we placed our orders. I ordered a cheeseburger with bacon and french fries my wife got a plain chicken sandwich on a roll with chips. My daughter got chicken fingers and french fries. We also ordered a small order of buffalo wings. The waitress asked us if we wanted dinner rolls and we said yes. The couple next to us ordered after us and asked for dinner rolls and they received them right away. I had to ask the waitress three times for our dinner rolls. They finally came when our dinner came, which was about 20 minutes later. It was very dim lighting in this room. The cheeseburger I ordered medium was actually raw and I couldn't tell right away. Ate half the burger and couldn't eat anymore. My wife said her chicken was so dry and stringy that she ate one piece of it and that was it. My daughter said her chicken fingers were good. The honey, mustard sauce that she ordered with. It was a couple of days of being out of date and it smelled funny she said. We don't send food back as a general rule of ours. They charge $3.95 for a soda and then they charge you $3.95 for a refill. My cheeseburger was $20 without fries and they charge me $24 up charge for french fries. Our total bill was over $80 without the tip $95 with the tip. The waitress was terrible. Her attitude was just not nice at all. The food was not worth $80. We do not mind spending money on good food in a good atmosphere but when the food is terrible raw cheeseburger and the waitress has an attitude like we're bothering her every time we talk to her that's just not fair her bad day turned into our bad day. Thanks a lot steak loft for ruining our Sunday. One thing is for certain this will never happen again because I will never enter this establishment as long as I live. We would not in good conscience recommend this place to anyone. This is not our first experience with this restaurant. We've tried it three times now all with pretty much the same results. Good luck to all. I hope this restaurant finds a better way to do business but charging the high prices that they do for the low quality that you're getting in service and food is unacceptable read more

Wasn't a fan. I ordered the steak, I thought it being called "steak loft" and all the awards on the wall I figured it must be amazing steak... I was wrong. It wasn't that good and was undercooked. However my baked potato was huge and SO good!! It's also extremely dark in the restaurant, they definitely need more lighting. I would not go back if I'm ever in the area again. read more

Friendly service. We came for lunch on a Friday and Craig was an awesome server and bartender. Everything we ordered was delicious! read more

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One and done. Nice atmosphere. Food mediocre. Had to send back my steak for being overcooked. Service was below par. Our server was not personable. Acted as if she didn't want to be there and seemed bothered when I asked to return my steak and then when we asked for drink refills. read more

Came here with the intentions of at least getting a couple of appetizers. The bar area has such a funky smell that it is very off putting. Had one drink each and done. The bartenders were terrible, not attentive at all. I remember when this used to be the only restaurant in olde mystick village. Unfortunately its age shows. This place is in dire need of a rehab. read more

Stopped in for ending of happy hour and the place was BUSY on a Friday night. Bar staff was awesome, Kept us hydrated and happy. Good time had by all! Enjoy! read more

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This steakhouse is located in the same lot as the Mystic Aquarium so if you don't pay attention (like me) you'll have to do a huge loop around to get back in there. I was invited by a friend who happens to live in Connecticut so I was excited to try this restaurant. We had reservations for 630 and I was so amazed that it was already very crowded. The dress is very casual for most, and then some of us still like to show up looking our Best! We started off with drinks and the margaritas were excellent. The waitress was very cordial and very attentive. We both chose the ribeye for our entree ($39.00). This came with a potato and soup or salad. I chose the French onion soup and while I've definitely had better, it was smothered with cheese and we all know anything smothered with cheese is a good thing. The steak was cooked to perfection with a nice exterior char. The waitress was kind enough to bring a couple of different dipping sauces which were great. I was told this restaurant had a fabulous salad bar but now due to the fear of Covid they have discontinued it for now. This meal was very good. My only issue is the cosmetics of the dining areas. The floors are covered with old carpet which is mind boggling. It looks like they spent money on the nice large bar area but definitely not in the area where you'll spend time and good money to eat. Ambiance is an important part of the dining experience in my opinion, and if you're going to charge prices close to Flemings or Ruth's Chris for a decent steak, you should invest in some cosmetic updates. I had a nice meal and I'm happy to have tried this place out. read more

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Bad. This was just a real miss. I wish I could give them a better review, but the food was just awful. I realize it's COVID and confusing, but things were just off. Our server got our orders wrong, repeatedly, and had to keep going back to the computer to fix. Apparently, it was a new computer system (or maybe she didn't have proper training?) but when half the order comes out and people don't know when the other parties meals are coming, it creates confusion. I definitely expected better ... hopefully they'll improve. read more

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What a great find!! This is a 10/10. Don't pass this spot as we have in the past. We have been to Mystic several times and had always just driven past this GREAT restaurant, maybe because it's as soon as you turn off 95. That's been a big mistake. Our waitress was phenomenal & the food was amazing. We had the Steak & Crabcake combo & Skirt Steak teriyaki. We got to pick any sides & salad. Opted for the double loaded baked potato, mashed red potato with the skin, Greek salad & Cesar's salad. read more

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We used to come to Steak Loft, pre-Covid, and had not been since. We were in the area and decided to come in to try it again over the weekend. We were very disappointed with the way this place has gone downhill. The food was only decent, not much flavor and dried out. The quality was not reflective of the prices on the menu. Their happy hour specials looked good for the prices, and due to ease on and off 95, I'd recommend stopping in solely for this reason. Otherwise, there are better restaurants for quality steak dinners. read more

Besides fabulous staff! The early bird menu is fantastic I'm ready to move in that's how good it is. The bar is terrific

We came for dinner on a Saturday night. This place is pretty big inside. Even when the lot looks full, there is always room inside. We were seated pretty quickly. Our waitress, Stacey was prompt and friendly with a sense of humor. My husband had 3 mai tais, so obviously those were good! We started with the nachos. The chips were a bit salty but overall, they were delicious. I got potato soup while my husband got clam chowder. He only ordered it because he heard someone near us order it! He loved it. The potato soup was yummy, too! My marinated chicken was juicy and flavorful. They keep the skin on to hold the flavor in! The sweat potato waffle fries are crispy and yummy!! My husband's steak was a bit under cooked. He ate most of it and all his mashed potatoes. I say, we will be back!! read more

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