We have had family events there for last several years. They have a casual indoor atmosphere with…read moremusic as well as outdoor seating and fire pits. Their menu has many choices and staff are accommodating and engaging with the guests. My meal resulted in a second one of leftovers.I would definitely recommend if you are in the area.

While the ambiance was nice and the band was very good (The Bernadette's), we had a terrible meal…read more Both of us ordered the scallops. The fries were soggy and under cooked and the scallops were cool and nearly raw inside. After eating 2 of them we had to send them back to be re-cooked. They came back with the outside hard and crusty but the inside was still nearly raw. Sent them back again and told them to forget it. The raw scallops didn't sit well and had to make a run to the bathroom. They did take off the charge for the scallops but I'll never eat here again.

Can't say enough good things about this restaurant. Food is amazing, staff are so attentive and…read morefriendly. We had such a beautiful evening celebrating our wedding anniversary there. Brian the bartender and Kelly our waitress were top notch!

Food - ordinary - nothing special. Jambalaya was not what I expected. Fish sides were boring…read moreService - Good Ambiance - Good

We went to the Inn last evening. We had not been there for quite a long time. We were very pleased…read moreto see the Inn decorated so well for Christmas. The food was excellent as my spouse had the halibut and because I was lucky for something different I had the risotto. Bothe more than ample for dinner. Our waitress was excellent and attentive but not overly so. A great meal

Always fantastic, service, food and most importantly, music at the Side Door…read more Absolutely amazing

I was sooo excited to have lunch at Aspen today. It's been on my to do list for so long. We were…read moreseated promptly on arrival. They seemed understaffed and it was at least 10 minutes before anyone came over. Our server never introduced herself. (Later looking at the receipt, her name was Cate) She simply walked up with no greeting and just said "what are we drinking?" My wine pour was significantly less than my husband's, which was not a good start especially after having waited. We ordered small plates to start and I wish we stopped there. The seared tuna was great and had both an aioli and a spicy soy based sauce. My husband had the Kobe beef pot stickers and they were tasty, with a nice warm veggie medley in the middle of the plate. The pot stickers could have used a bit more sauce though. When it came time to order entrees, I was fully set on the lobster panini. The server advised me not to order that, and raved about the carbonara, so I ordered that instead. Big mistake. Huge! I wish she just let me order my panini. The carbonara was full of dark meat chicken (gross!!) that tasted gamey, and the sauce was broken. It clearly had too much butter and was not an authentic carbonara. I told our server multiple times that I did not like it. I had separated all the chicken in a pile and ate maybe 1/3 of the pasta. She strangely kept offering to make me the short rib pappardelle instead, which I declined, as I had no interest in that dish. I found it so odd that she picked out a specific dish to offer as a substitute. At least if she offered the lobster panini, it would have made sense since that's what I originally wanted to order, if not for her meddling in my order. My husband ordered a burger cooked medium. It was fully well done. The fries were limp and not crispy. Not a good showing. He wrapped his up to take home, but I did not. Clearly not eating 3/4 of the meal and also not taking it home was a sign of my discontent. I wish I took photo of my plate as I left it. I was pretty offended when she did not remove it from the bill. It's fine, we paid it, but that will be the first and last time we dine at Aspen. We paid our bill as charged, took the cost of my meal out of her tip, and called it a day. This is something I do not often do, but I felt warranted on this occasion, due to the poor food quality and her absolute indifference. We will not be back. Two stars only for the yummy small plates and the very very sweet hostess!!

An underwhelming return to Aspen…read more After staying away from Aspen for a while due to a past decline in quality, we decided to give it another try on a Tuesday evening to take advantage of their 15% discount. Unfortunately, the experience fell short of expectations. The Food The meals were a bit disappointing, especially considering the standard menu pricing. My wife requested that her scallops not be undercooked. The server politely noted that overcooking them makes them tough, reassuring us they are always "cooked to perfection" here. However, when the plate arrived, they were quite undercooked and needed to go back to the kitchen. Even after being reheated, they unfortunately remained undercooked. My beef tenderloin tips meal was acceptable but fairly ordinary and didn't quite live up to a premium price. Both entrees featured puréed potatoes and what were listed as "asparagus tips". We had to chuckle when the plates arrived, as the asparagus servings were mostly the stalks and very sparse on the actual tips. The service itself was perfectly fine, though there was a minor hiccup at the end. When the check arrived, the 15% discount hadn't been applied. The server was apologetic, mentioning it was the first night of the promotion, and quickly corrected it for us. Overall Impression Even with the discount, the dinner felt fairly marginal for the cost. The overall atmosphere was a bit uninspiring, and given the disappointment with the food, we likely won't be rushing back anytime soon.

Great dive bar, with surprisingly great food and service, burgers cooked the way you want them,…read morefantastic specials offered daily and incredibly tasty drinks in an old school,local atmosphere. A must visit when down on the shoreline.

I don't live in the area. I was there today and I ordered some clam. Strips, as soon as I got on…read morethe highway, I opened them up,, they were ice cold and like rubber. This is usually my go to stop when i'm in saybrook

Liv's has been on my radar for years, but we never made the trek. I'm sorry we waited so long…read more Liv's is hands down the best dining experience we have had in years. The food (Scallops for her, Swordfish for me) was perfectly cooked and beautifully presented with wonderful plate mates and sauces. This is an incredibly well run restaurant! Staff and service were first rate, and special thanks to the back of the house on this sweltering 100 degree day! Seriously, go here.

We had a lovely al fresco dinner on a Thursday night. We were driving through old saybrook on our…read moreway from DC to Cape Cod but decided to stop in based on yelp reviews. The ambiance is lovely, both inside and out. We were woefully underdressed- still in our road trip athletic gear, but the servers were friendly and accommodating. The "last wine bottle" section had some great deals- we scored a lovely verdicchio for only $28. Our salad was fresh, and the olive oil served with the warm bread was fruity and delicious. My husband loved his spicy Korean fried chicken, and my shrimp tacos were tasty. My only complaint was that my meal was lukewarm (and the fried onions were barely warm and not crispy)- clearly my entree sat under the heat lamp while my husband's was being cooked.

haven't been in here in a while, dad wanted to be by the shore so made a reservation for Fathers…read moreDay. There was 7 in our party, seated quickly, drink orders taken. Server was absolutely amazing. I was slightly bummed when entrees came out as everyone's came but mine. It was another 10 minutes, some folks were halfway through dinner. The reason I still have this five stars is this.... The server before I even had a chance to say, hey where's my food, walked up, apologized, bought me a drink. My response was simple. I'm in the industry, it happens, thanks so much for the beverage. (I am in industry I run ops for 22 kitchens, love how your staff got in front of something before it became a thing)

We've been here several times when out this way for the outlets. We like to sit in the bar area,…read morewhich is more our vibe. The service is always great. I get the lobster roll every time. This past time, it didn't taste fresh. The lobster was a little chewy. It's been great every other time I've ordered it, so I will try again!

My family and I were very pleased with our visit on Thursday July 23, 2026…read more The pasta was perfectly prepared with delcious home made sauce and the thin crust pizza (half chicken and tomatoes and half basil and garlic) was oustanding with fresh ingredients and tasty crust. We ate the remaining slices from the pizza two days later, and it was still delicious. We rarely travel to Old Saybrook, but when we are in the area again, we will be sure to stop back in! Nice job!

Do NOT be fooled by the outside of this establishment. It looks like an old run down pizza spot but…read moreon the inside it's a characteristic and lively Italian dining experience. I started with the Caesar salad and they use whole anchovies rather than incorporating it into the sauce. Which is not my preference but is a dedication to a style I cannot discount. My main course was a whole Neapolitan pizza. Very very good and classic. My boss got pepperonis on his and regretted it because why on gods green earth would you desecrate a well done simple pizza like that. Beyond me. The wine was good. Our server was very nice. Surprisingly great meal.