We'd heard from friends that Shipwright's Daughter in Mystic was a must-try. Wow, were they right. 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. read more

I really didn't want to write this review, but potential patrons should know what they can expect when 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. read more

One of the best breakfasts I've had out in a long time. The biscuit was incredible, and so was the brioche french toast (clearly with real maple!). My wife and I each got a specialty coffee drink, too, which was delicious. Service was both friendly and really efficient - we managed to be seated, served, and out of there in ~35 minutes, which we were thrilled with. Huge fan of this place overall, definitely recommended. read more

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This was a loud place with good-sized bar and a menu that changes daily it seemed. They had lots of unique choices on the menu. The service was okay while the food came out in a timely manner. I liked that some of the fish items listed the fishing vessel on the menu. Three appetizers were ordered which consisted of a beet pickled deviled egg ($4 each), chilled oysters (Half Dozen $18), and the local fluke crudo ($17). The egg had a crispy clam strip and espelette pepper. This was solid. I thought the clam strip was a little too overpowerful given the size of that and the egg. The pickled beet egg was interesting, and I liked how the filling was also under the egg, so the egg did not move. The Riverhawk oysters were fresh and tasty. The mignonette was simple and paired well. The crudo had an herb mayo, pickled ramps, kelp crisp, and pickled sugar kelp. This was alright. It seemed like fennel or a similar type of herb was used in one of the pickling items, which took over a little bit. The kelp crisp was nice and paired well with the fluke. For an entrée, I had the local scup a la plancha ($37). It came with Marshall Cove mussels, fondant potato, English peas, and a saffron emulsion. This was a nice sized portion. I thought the saffron emulsion was key and went together with everything else on the plate. The mussels were fresh again, and the potatoes were cooked perfectly. It was a well-done dish, but the use of scup made it feel more modest, but maybe that was the point, so what do I know? I also tried the scallop dish that came with green crab crispy rice, chili crispy, and a garlic aioli. The rice was very crispy, and it reminded me of a traditional hibachi rice, but elevated. The scallops had a perfect cook to them too. For dessert, the oyster ice cream ($10) was tried. It had to be tasted when it was on the menu. It had a slight briny flavor, but nothing too overpowerful. The ice cream itself was very creamy with a nice texture. I believe Greek yogurt was used, which probably helped with the oyster flavor that was incorporated. Will I go back? Sure. read more

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I rarely leave 5 star reviews. This place really earns it. The staff is amazing. The restaurant is beautiful. The food was absolutely amazing. Probably the best restaurant in Mystic. If there is one place to go it's here. Do it! read more

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So chic, so delicious, such an amazing server who understood our hangover and hangry needs! So glad I 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! read more

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My friends and I went to the Shipwright's Daughter to close up our weekend away. We stayed at The Whaler's Inn, so we were given vouchers to dine here. The place is nice inside, with pleasant nautical decor and a very friendly staff. Our waitress was very nice and made us feel quite welcome. We came from brunch and the menu is very atypical. I decided to be adventurous and tried the Shakshuka. Now I've never had it before so I had no idea what to expect. I wasn't a big fan, sadly. It was a very sour (think lots of lime juice) soup with pita slices drenched in the soup and two (albeit perfect) poached eggs. I would not order it again. It needed way more spices and salt as well. My friend got the eggs Benedict and loved them. My other friend got the sandwich and didn't care for the sauce or sausage inside. Both friends raved over the hash browns. We all split the maple brandy cinnamon bun - it was well done and not too sticky. All in all I would try this place again, but for breakfast (not brunch) and/or dinner as I did hear great reviews.. and maybe stick to familiar foods. read more

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We went here today for the first time as we are newbies to Mystic. It was my husbands birthday and I brought birthday paper place mats (that I had made from Etsy) for us with his photo and all fun facts about 1981 (the year he was born). It was interesting because although the staff was friendly enough not one acknowledged his birthday. The food was good. We got the biscuit, six oysters, he got the Benedict and I did avocado toast. We also did a side of hash brown- all the food was tasty and hot. The service was so quick that we hadn't gotten done with our oysters when the meals came out. Overall it was a good experience and my husband enjoyed his birthday brunch. read more

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Jade was our server. She was very charismatic and made excellent recommendations. The food was tasty and the vibes were good. Busy but not noisy and over crowded. We will be back. read more

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My first experience here and I can't recommend it enough. We went on a Monday at 5pm (before peak tourist season). We made a reservation and ended up doing happy hour, totally recommend. The restaurant was clean, staff were extremely friendly, and the vibe was quiet and relaxing. I'm sure it might be louder on the weekends but for a Monday night it was lovely. Since it was happy hour we sampled a little bit of everything from the Snacks. Smoked clam dip was delicious. The Sea-Scargot was amazing, I could have just eaten bread and that garlic herb butter. The mussels tasted fresh and delicious. The beet pickled eggs were good and just fun to eat! The crispy fried oysters were a table favorite, those were ordered twice and it was hard not to order them for a 3rd round. Our server was so helpful and recommended some great dishes. We did the steak tartare (first time trying that) and WOW! Truly delicious. We split the strip steak and another WOW! Delicious! Dessert was a cheesecake and by far the best espresso martini I've ever had. Not only was the food delicious but the way it was presented really made the experience more fun. I definitely recommend going for happy hour to give it a try. read more

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Review is for Breakfast only. We were going to be visiting the area for a few days and we heard about this place, so we decided to come by for breakfast. Nice looking restaurant, it's located inside the Whalers Inn. They do have a small parking lot out back or you can park on the street around the perimeter. Friendly greetings upon arrival, seated quickly at a window table. Breakfast menu isn't too big but we did start off with a couple of Golden Lattes as we looked over the menu. Latte was pretty good, cinnamon was pretty pronounced and main flavor for me. Coffee type drinks is what they have listed only on the menu. As for breakfast, we got the: Traditional Benedict: nothing really blew us away on this. Biscuit was quite crumbly vs flaky, as soon as you cut into it, it was just crumble away where you will need to scoop it up. Just an ok dish. Captains Breakfast: pretty standard type of breakfast with 2 eggs, sausage patty, toast and some potatoes. Not sure what was in the sausage but its not just a regular pork sausage, I think there was a game meat mixed in too and pretty solid/lean where you need to cut it with a knife, saw some I think rice or barley bits inside. Potatoes, I wouldn't been able to tell if they were cooked in chicken fat or not. Wasn't too busy so the staff was friendly, attentive and checked on you if you need anything. Prices are on the high side for breakfast. Overall, we checked this place out for breakfast looks like most reviews are for brunch or dinner here. Good location is you are visiting downtown Mystic. read more

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Fun dining experience. The food was great for brunch. I loved the fried oysters and fresh biscuits. I would like to try this place for dinner. read more

I know the last time I reviewed them was only 8 months ago, but there's a reason they keep winning Crazies awards, and that's because this is literally one of the best restaurants on the east coast. Actually, arguably the country. The service is always stupendous, and if you tip them less than 20% then that's absurd, in my humble opinion. The ambiance is always perfect around brunch time, and I swear I will make it here for dinner at some point. For this brunch session, my friend's boyfriend joined us for girls day out, it was his first time coming, and he was super impressed and now understands our obsession. We all kicked off with some iced and hot coffees this time, and I of course had a Bene. Every time I say I'm going to try something else, but that sweet sweet biscuit draws me in every time. The rhubarb mimosa they have right now for summer is fantastic, and I also recommend splitting the clam dip and fried oysters as apps. Full disclosure, as a girl from the Midwest, I typically do not like clams or oysters, they're not my go to seafood items of choice. Here though, I cannot get enough of them. So trust me when I say - get them. For dessert we all split some of the rhubarb pavlova and it was WONDERFUL. The melding and blending of flavors was exquisite and I'm in love. Thank you again, Shipwright's. We will be back again soon for more food and yapping. read more

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Fine dining and a solid 4. However, as a 2026 James Beard semi-finalist for Outstanding Chef, I was hoping for more. Every dish was executed well, but nothing blew me away. For starters, we shared duck mousse on toast, some raw oysters, sourdough bread, and winter salad. The duck mousse was incredibly smooth and flavorful. The oysters, bread, and salad were standard fare for a fine dining experience. The sourdough texture was light and airy like a good white bread, but it was lacking the chewy crumb and crispy crust that one expects in a rustic sourdough bread. The raw oysters were okay, but I've had better. For main courses, our table had the duck breast (weekends only), steak, flounder grilled on a plancha, and squid. The same comment applies about well executed for fine dining. I ordered the duck. The rohan duck is a special breed from D'Artagnan Foods. The duck is dry aged 14 days, roasted, topped with pickled blackberries and szechuan chili crisp, and served with sprouted lentil "fried rice." My main impression of the duck is that it tasted like a duck steak ("meaty"). The skin was crisp, but lacked in flavor. The chili crisp also lacked any flavor and heat. The only thing notable about the sprouted lentil fried rice was the slight pop that the lentils make in your mouth when eating them. Everyone else agreed about their main entrees being very good, but not quite great. For dessert we had basque cheesecake and pavlova. The cheesecake was served with a chocolate mousse and tasted like chocolate on chocolate. Overall, every dish had many components and each component was executed at a high level. I have a lot of respect for the effort that it takes to perfect that and produce that consistently. Reserving a table for 5 was a little challenging, but we got the only one available on the Saturday that we wanted. Free parking on the street was pretty straight forward. The atmosphere was very nice and not overly loud. The service was very good. read more

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The Shipwright's Daughter is a seafood-focused New American restaurant that opened in Mystic, Connecticut in June 2020. It was founded by chef David Standridge. Educated at the Lenotre Culinary School in Texas, Standridge worked at a variety of restaurants in both Houston and New York City. In 2019, while working at L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon in NYC, his team clinched two Michelin stars. In 2019, Standridge relocated to Mystic with his family. Standridge decided to open a new tide-to-table restaurant on the ground floor of the historic Whaler's Inn. The menu is changed regularly to present highlights of the Connecticut coast. In 2024, Chef Standridge was awarded the prestigious James Beard Award. My family and I recently had dinner at the Shipwright's Daughter while we were in Mystic for the day. We had heard nothing but great things since it opened; getting a reservation can sometimes be tricky. We had a lovely server named Alex who gave us plenty of great recommendations throughout the evening. For drinks, I enjoyed a "Jekyll & Hyde" (The San-In Japanese whisky, red shish, shish bitters, cherry) while my wife enjoyed a glass of "Rosé". For starters, my wife and I shared a plate of "1/2 Dozen Oysters" (chilled: Fishers Island, NY) as well as the "Roasted Squash" (herbed yogurt, pickled delicata squash, harissa, crunchy quinoa). The complimentary sourdough bread plate with a scoop of miso garlic butter was also a nice touch. For entrees, I had the "Spaghetti Nero" (slipper limpets, castelvetrano olives, preserved lemon, mint, green crab sauce) while my wife had the "Bucatini" (seacoast mushrooms, sherry, Mystic Cheese finback, mushroom cream, fine herbs). From the Kids Menu, our older son had the "Roasted Chicken" (w/ baby potatoes) and our younger son had the "Bucatini" (w/ butter & parmesan). We all ended our perfect meal by sharing the "Warm Apple Cider Donut" (maple gelato, apple gummies, brown butter dust). Every single plate that was brought to our table was a symphony of delightful flavors. It was truly an exceptional dining experience and we all highly recommend Shipwright's Daughter! read more

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The service is excellent, as would be expected for a restaurant of the caliber. The servers seem to be fine tuned to the diner experience because they manage the times of serving beautifully. The food is great. Creative, delicious, consistent, beautifully presented. It's expensive, so it's maybe a place for special occasions. My favorite dish was the pasta nero. I don't like oysters normally, but they have a baked oyster appetizer that I liked. They make a seafood of the day, served with like a curry sauce that I wasn't crazy about.I don't drink, but the cocktails look creative and they probably have a good wine list. read more

We were not quite as enchanted as we were at the last visit. They are stressing local food sourcing. Some of the dishes have whelk and limpets which are pretty much at the bottom of the seafood ranks. The chef is a genius at making them edible and almost delicious but I think they may be stretching too far when there is plenty of higher grade options like mussels, shrimp, scallops etc. seems like they are trying to prove a point...that a lot of overlooked biology can be made edible. Perhaps the next menu will feature earthworms. As always, the service was spot on and the atmosphere was lively and invigorating. The fried Whiting was the most favored dish among us but everything was prepared well and had interesting flavor profiles. read more

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Probably the best restaurant experience I've ever had. I have an associates in culinary and this is exactly how they teach it. Food was incredible, rotating daily menu that utilizes seasonal ingredients with fresh seafood caught daily. Alex was our waiter and was so genuine and knowledgeable about EVERYTHING. The energy is incredible. We sat by the window and the scenery is so romantic and cute. I was so comfortable the entire time. I believe this is one of the best sit down restaurants in CT. read more

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An impressive brunch place. We were at Foxwoods the evening before and were on our way home. We searched for a good place to get breakfast or brunch. We picked this place because of the menu. We went inside and asked the hostess, and she told us it was a 90-minute to a 2-hour wait. She was not the most pleasant person I have met in this role. We left and walked to another place that was recommended by Yelp. I looked at putting in a reservation at this place to be sure we had something. When I looked at OpenTable, there were reservations available at that moment, and we took one. We walked back in, and she made some excuse about her system not working. Long story short, we got a nice table. I loved the inside layout. It was bright and open, and they had a nice bar as well. Our server was just the opposite; she was pleasant and full of great suggestions. My wife had the eggs Benedict, and I had the eggs Benedict with duck. My lord, it was so good. The Benedict came on a crunchy homemade biscuit. Eggs were perfectly prepared, sauce was great. We got the potato hash browns versus the homefries cooked in duck fat. I am glad we did because the hash browns were a perfect complement to the rest of the meal - crunchy and full of flavor. I also had a GREAT spicy Bloody Mary. The price was normal for brunch. I would try it out. I would have given it 5 stars, if not for the hostess. She needs some training. read more

The Shipwright's Daughter - Eggs Benedict with duck and a GREAT SPICY bloody - Seafood Near Me - Mystic, Connecticut

10 stars fabulous! James Beard award winning restaurant located in Mystic - Everything was amazing! We had the fresh made Buccatini mushroom pasta, Fishers island oysters ( got 6, should have ordered 12, some of the best we have ever had, so fresh), and the most amazing pickled eggs! The service was great! read more

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Finally made it here after having to cancel our 25th anniversary dinner in December due to a painful tooth abscess. Glad we did! Everything was excellent, starting with the cocktails, then moving on to the appetizers ( we had the fried oysters- best I've ever had- and the sea scargot- limpets in garlic butter served with a crusty bread with garlic aioli), and finishing with dinner. My sweata weatha burger was scrumptious- a large hunk of fresh ground beef topped with masatake mushrooms and blue cheese. The fluke dish was also very good, served with Japanese daikon. Service was excellent (thanks, Lee!), and we loved the table for two situated right next to a window overlooking Mystic town. All in all- a wonderful experience to help us celebrate 25 years of happiness! read more

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Fantastic restaurant! Came here for happy hour with one of my friends and we loved it! This place has been on our list since one of the chefs is a James Beard Award winner. And let me tell you, this place did not disappoint! We made reservations for a Thursday evening at 5:30pm. As the first people there is was fairly empty, but during our 2 hour stay it got busy. I recommend making a reservation. The space has ample seating and the decor is very nice. We decided to participate in happy hour which means all the appetizers and oysters were 50% off! Such a good deal, everything we got was less than $75 total. The crispy oysters was too die for! I would definitely get those again along with the deviled eggs. In addition, we got the shishito peppers, duck pate, sourdough bread w/ miso butter, 2 cocktails of the day, and mushroom buccinti. Everything was so wonderfully crafted and all the flavors blended well together. I would definitely go back. read more

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Excellent meal and atmosphere! We were seated at the bar due to how busy the restaurant was on a Saturday afternoon. The menu had many items that were interesting to me but went with the duck Benedict as this was very different. The biscuit was fantastic and eggs were cooked perfectly. The Meal would have been even better with a little more hollandaise sauce but no complaints! We were helped by the bartender who was friendly and professional. read more

The Shipwright's Daughter - Duck Benedict - Seafood Near Me - Mystic, Connecticut

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We went here for brunch and it did not disappoint. I wish they had more seafood breakfast options (lox toast or lobster Benedict, etc), but I was very happy with what I ordered. I had the Bees Knees latte, which I love that it already came with oat milk. It was beautiful and delicious. Then we started with a half dozen oysters that were incredibly fresh and flavorful. I had the chilaquiles that was generous in portion size and just the right hint of spice. read more

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We stayed at whalers inn and went here for breakfast. It was very yummy . Great service. Very clean and pretty restaurant . Get the chicken fat potatoes! read more

The Shipwright's Daughter - Sausage sandwich with hash brown - Seafood Near Me - Mystic, Connecticut

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Amazing experience here! Came for a girls trip with six of us so we made a reservation in advance. Ordered a healthy amount of appetizers and mains to share. The highlights were definitely the mussel toast (surprising!) and the gnocchi. The wine that our waitress recommended (that I can't remember now) was also delicious. The staff was so nice and attentive - we had a leisurely dinner not feeling rushed at all! Would definitely come back. Such cozy vibes! read more

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So Mystic is notorious for poor parking, we were able to park behind the restaurant in their lot and enter through a door leading directly to the desk. Seating is nice and comfy and there is bar seating as well. Service was good, staff knowledgeable and polite. The food is better than good nice menu. Great location and atmosphere. Highly recommend. read more

I don't usually like to write negative reviews for a place with such good praise, but unfortunately the way my fiancé and I were treated leaves me no choice. We stopped in yesterday during happy hour and sat at the bar. After ordering, the larger bald bartender immediately carded me. I completely understand needing to check IDs, but the way he handled mine felt unnecessarily disrespectful. He flipped it back and forth under the light as if it were fake. I know I look young, but the way this was handled made me feel extremely unwelcome. When my fiancé ordered a gin martini, the bartender responded with a snotty tone, asking if he even knew his gin preference. That set a negative tone for the rest of the experience. Our service overall felt dismissive compared to others at the bar and we weren't offered another round, We had to stop him mid-stride just to get our check. It's disappointing, because the atmosphere and reputation of this restaurant are supposed to be great. But the way we were treated made us feel unwelcome, and unfortunately, I don't see myself returning. The way staff treat guests matters, and this experience left a very poor impression. read more

I want to share how much we enjoyed our dinner the Saturday before Mother's Day. After being sidetracked by a winter storm months ago, we were finally able to visit after hearing about Chef David Standridge's James Beard nomination and Jeff Tiedrich's high recommendation. The experience exceeded our expectations. The staff was incredibly friendly, courteous, and professional. We began with glasses of Chardonnay and shared the Bucatini, followed by the 14-Day Aged Rohan Duck and the Organic Roasted Chicken. Both dishes were cooked to perfection; the quality of the food is truly outstanding. We finished the evening with the flourless chocolate cake, and I especially appreciated our waitress placing a candle in mine for my birthday. While the restaurant is lively and a bit pricey, the exceptional food makes it well worth it. We highly recommend your restaurant and look forward to returning. read more

Last time (moons ago) we dined here, our app was whisked away while still enjoying and charged 3% for using a credit card. Decided to try again. Called today to ask what time was their last seating for dinner. Was told 10pm. Arrived before 8:30pm and was told couldn't seat us until 9:30pm. Hostess rudely explained they book up months in advance. I asked why didn't they offer reservations when we called earlier in the day. Hostess didn't have an answer just smirked. No problem, we went to AJ's (Anthony J's), wonderful service, atmosphere, food and zero attitude. Do better Shipwright's Daughter. Do better. Review solely my opinion. read more

Great service. Good food- burger and duck Benedict were awesome. But star of the show was the French toast! No sides with sandwiches but good portions. Nice space, comfy tables! read more

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Beautiful dining area, wonderful staff, and a great location! My friends and I got very simple dishes since we had more meal spots along our road trip. We got the blueberry granola (with greek yogurt) and the chai oatmeal. Both were very good and surprisingly filling (the oatmeal was a very large portion also). Will give a more detailed review once I visit again trying main dishes, but for now I really enjoyed my time! read more

Celebrated our 40th Anniversary here and it was perfection from beginning to end. Arrived 30 minutes early and were offered seats at the bar where we enjoyed expertly made martinis. At exactly the time of our reservation we were shown to our table next to a window. We were greeted with Happy Anniversary wishes by many of the wait staff. Our fabulous server, Jade offered us a little something to toast our special day - she poured us Spanish Cava - delicious! We started with raw oysters with a superb mignonette and fried oysters which were divine. We had the strip steak and yellowfin tuna for entrees. The sauces, sides and presentation were indescribable.Chef's kiss!! Certainly one of the best meals that have ever passed my lips and we have had many - we are truly foodies. Dessert was the decadent chocolate cake with ice cream and an espresso martini - wow! From the moment we walked in the door, we felt welcome and graciously treated. The establishment seems to run very smoothly and stress free. Bravo to the management. If you're looking for a unique dining experience with amazing food, plan to visit here - make a reservation. read more

The Shipwright's Daughter - Top, yellowfin tuna with roasted asparagus and mushrooms, bottom, strip steak with shishito peppers, mushrooms and potatoes - Seafood Near Me - Mystic, Connecticut

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Excellent food/service/ambiance. Highly recommended especially for a special occasion. Can't wait to go back and get the Bucatini. The tuna was cooked perfectly and was so delicious. read more

This is one of the best meals my friends and I have had in ages. Everything was fresh and tasty. The oysters were delicious (plain and dressed). Also tried the sea-scargot and got extra sourdough bread to soak up the juices (the black garlic butter also amazing). All entrees (fluke, mushrooms and squid) were perfectly prepared and we struggled to choose (pastas and steak also looked great). Dessert was also fun. Do not be afraid of the oyster ice cream! Our server, Catherine was amazing and whole atmosphere was great. Want to find an excuse to go back. read more

The Shipwright's Daughter - Dressed oyster on half shell - Seafood Near Me - Mystic, Connecticut

I wish I took more pictures of what I ate including the apps which included a yummy smoked clam dip which came with enough old bay chips to share between 3 people. The duck mousse over sourdough bread was a nice surprise as well. Nicely balanced with slices of green olive (I could be wrong). My main course was bucatini with sea coast mushrooms and a nice sauce. Everyone was happy with their meal. The chef is a James Beard winner. The prices are reasonable. It's a wonderful restaurant focusing on sustainability and local ingredients. read more

This restaurant lives up to the hype. Located in the beautiful Whalers Inn, just a couple steps from the Mystic River, you'll find some of the most innovative sea to table dishes. We dropped in on a Sunday night with no reservations and got to sit at the bar. We tried a variety of small plates, 1/2 portion of pasta and a main. The menu changes often, but the steak tartare on the potato's and the scallops on the crispy green crab rice were 10/10. read more

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Made a last-minute reservation here during our impromptu New England road trip. I barely did any research but liked the look of the menu, so we gave it a shot and we're so glad we did! We weren't expecting to love this meal as much as we did, but wow, what a fantastic way to kick off our anniversary trip! The food was super flavorful and creative. We especially loved how they used ingredients you don't normally see on a menu, like invasive species, bycatch fish, and kelp, and turned them into something seriously delicious. Chef's kiss! The service was amazing, and the restaurant is decorated nicely with a really warm, welcoming vibe. Already telling everyone we know that if they're heading to Mystic, they have to eat at The Shipwright's Daughter. read more

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It's peak FOMO season, with upstate barbecue chicken mostly gone, seafood shacks on the way out and a handful of remaining Smorgasburgs and Queens Night Markets. And Shipwright's Daughter adds a new twist with ingredients and combinations you may never see again, partly because they often change the menu. But even if the captivating swordfish mortadella toast is no longer available by the time you read this, expect brilliant flavors and thoughtful service. I've never seen limpet on a menu before. The standalone app with this mollusk wasn't available by the time I stopped in, but they provide a crucial supporting performance in the squid ink pasta. There's an emphasis on local seafood here. As of press time, there's a smoked bluefish entree. But finding it tough to choose between the elaborate-sounding items, I veered to the small plates. The bartender/server was incredibly helpful in helping me discern what permutation might create a decent-size meal. The small version of the pasta was actually kind of large, while some of the offerings are here for a good time not a long time. It was a tough choice but I opted for scup over opah. Turns out scup is porgy, a fish that doesn't have a high-brow reputation, but it certainly excelled in this glammed up formulation with pickled sugar kelp and chili kelp powder. read more

My fiancée decided to surprise me for my birthday for an away weekend in CT and made a reservation at the Shipwrights Daughter for an intimate dinner. We both thouroughly enjoyed our meals, which consisted of 5 plates to share plus a dessert (which they generously brought out with a candle for the celebration!). Our favorites were the monkfish mortadella, smoked clam dip, and the steak tartare (surprisingly one of the best we've ever had)! The apple cider donut with maple ice cream was the ultimate indulgence and fantastic way to cap off the night. Drinkwise, my fiancée enjoyed the Davey Jones Locker, and I thought the Martini was ok (was hoping it would be more briny / dirty as described). The only thing I would change is the pacing of the meal, as four of our five dishes all came out at once, but this could also been due to the fact that we had a later dinner reservation. Either way, would've appreciated the heads up. Overall - I would recommend and potentially even come back to try the tasting menu! read more

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