Highly rated and sophisticated Italian restaurant offering innovative cuisine. Modern and comfortable décor, with large windows overlooking the Main Street hustle. Acclaimed cocktails and extensive wine list.Open daily in season for lunch and dinner. Dinner only on Mon in summer. Happy hour 4-6pm Tue-Fri.
Tel: (860) 536 3228
Lots of character in this renowned pub/restaurant nestled in a 250 years old captain house and located near downtown. Casual pub downstairs serving eclectic pub food and romantic dining area upstairs for New England style cuisine. Busy night bar with live band. Open daily from 11am.
Tel: (860) 536 3555
A local favorite for over forty years! Seafood market/clam shack providing casual dining and take-out food. Famous for their clam chowder. Outdoor picnic tables. Open daily from 11am-8pm.
Tel: (860) 536 0061
Rated as the best pizzeria in town for delicious handmade stone cooked pizzas and fresh salads. Located in the heart of Mystic, in a bright & welcoming old house. Take out counter, wine bar & lovely outside seating. Open non-stop daily in season, until 9pm; 10pm on weekends.
Tel: (860) 536 4443
Renowned seafood restaurant with beautiful waterfront views of the drawbridge and the harbor. Large selection of delicious dishes, great children menu, plus specialty drinks & martinis. Exquisite outdoor patio by the water. Open daily non-stop from 11:30am for lunch & dinner
Tel: (860) 536 2674
Step back in time and don’t miss this unique and quaint convenient store established over a century ago! An institution and great place for a quick bite, coffee or a basic refill with grocery. Breakfast items and sandwiches, lunch options, ice cream. Seating area. Friday night concerts and dinner. A short walk from Noank Village Boatyard.
Tel: (860) 536 0059
One of Mystic’s local landmarks has move to the premises of Mystic River Marina. Huge breakfast menu and sandwiches, seafood, chowder. Dining room with spectacular water view. Open Mon-Fri 7:30am-2pm; Sat-Sun 6:30am-1pm.
Tel: (860) 536 2122
www.kitchenlittle.org
Lively and highly popular restaurant/bar located in a nice downtown building. Fine food with international influence, mainly organic locally sourced products, grass fed beef, raw bar, great cocktail and wine list. Vegan requests welcome. Hype, sophisticated yet relaxed atmosphere. Happy hours Mon-Fri, 4-6pm with local oyster sampling. Open daily lunch & dinner.
Tel: (860) 415 9266
www.oysterclubct.com
Irish pub with an authentic warm ambiance. Great pub food, wide selection of beers, whiskies, Irish coffees etc… Good live music. Open daily 11:30am-1am; 2am Fri-Sat.
Tel: (860) 572 7778
www.harpandhound.com
Outstanding spot run by a lovely Lebanese family. Fantastic choice of authentic Lebanese and Mediterranean dishes, including the largest selection of vegan and gluten free items. All American breakfast. Very pleasant vibrant yet relaxed ambience, nice outdoor seating. Located 1 mile from downtown. Open daily for lunch & dinner. Breakfast on Fri, Sat and Sun. Great value, A must try!
Tel: (860) 415 4656
www.thepitaspot.com
The place for homemade delicious soups (with vegan choices) changing daily, sandwiches and paninis. Open daily 11am-3pm.
Tel: (860) 245 0382
www.mysticsoupcompany.com
New and very popular bistro located downtown. Spacious rooms with a very pleasant rustic-chic/industrial decor. Extensive choice of 16 craft beers on tap (including gluten free) & bourbon; creative burgers, comfort food, great vegan options (tofu steak, falafel etc…). Dinner daily; lunch Fri/Sat/Sun. Takeout, available for private parties.
Tel: (860) 415 8117
www.engineroomct.com
Authentic Indian restaurant rated as one of the best in the region. Casual, takeout, outdoor patio, catering available. Vegan options. Open daily lunch & dinner. Tel: (860) 245-4195
Casual lobster shack and local institution! Located on the water front by the Noank Shipyard, a short drive from Mystic. Outdoor picnic tables, lobster/seafood and also hot dogs and chicken. Open non-stop in season from noon to 9pm. Tel: (860) 536 7719 https://www.abbottslobster.com
Gourmet Italian cuisine and pizzas. Dim lights, intimate yet relaxed atmosphere, wine bar. Located just steps away from the drawbridge. Takeout menu, vegan options. Open daily 11am-10pm. Tel: (860) 536 0448 https://www.ajsbistro.com