Perks & Corks has always been known for two things: grilled cheeses and martinis -- and honestly,…read morethey still shine in both categories. The martinis are deliciously plentiful, creative, and consistently well‑made. The grilled cheeses come out perfectly toasted, melty, and exactly the kind of comfort food you want with a cocktail. But the experience falls off once you look past the menu. Service has become super slow, and the place feels understaffed, which turns what should be a fun, cozy visit into something... meh. When you're waiting far too long for the very items they're famous for, it takes the edge off the charm. Overall, Perks & Corks still delivers on its signature items, but the sluggish pace made this most recent visit a letdown. A solid 3.5 stars -- great drinks and grilled cheese, but the service needs to catch up to the reputation. Cheers

Went to grab lunch and a drink today. We ordered the spinach and artichoke dip to start and then a…read morelittle while later we each got a sandwich. The service was friendly and we weren't rushed. We chatted and enjoyed the afternoon. Our food was great and the martinis were excellent. If you are in the area I suggest you check it out if you want a good drink and sandwich.

What a serendipitous find!! There's quite a few good restaurants in and around Mystic, Connecticut…read moreand Westerly, Rhode Island and this wonderful place must be considered up there with the absolute BEST! The food was high quality, mostly locally sourced and perfectly prepared. Sauces and seasoning couldn't have been tastier. Went there a few days ago for the first time. My first choice was the "Summer Fettuccine" which unfortunately was so popular it had recently sold out. I settled for the more plebeian hanger steak which at any random restaurant can be anywhere from meh (mediocre) to excellent. This was EXCELLENT! Tender and tasty. Loved it. I decided to come backcountry the next morning and sample their breakfast fare. Equally delicious. So satisfying. Had a few things all excellent but the "simple" (not really so simple) "Morning Taco" was outstanding; definitely a cut above. I don't know if my stomach would have had room but my tingling brain was saying I could have had FOUR of those, nothing else and have left happy as a lark, owl, dove...

Owl & Dove is a charming restaurant overlooking the Pawkatuck River. They have a decent menu that…read moreis priced pretty fairly. We tried a few different things but our favorites were the tomato burrata and the chicken schnitzel. We didn't care too much for the Johnny cakes since it didn't have flavor to it. Our server was gracious enough to swap out our drink after sharing I didn't like. They do have a lovely drink menu tho with cocktails and mocktails.

We walked in without a resy so we were seated at the bar…read more Drinks were excellent! Great Cosmo's! We had the dates wrapped in bacon , mussels in white wine sauce, and a smash burger. Everything was great. Great service.

I really wanted to love High Hope Tavern but a few things fell short for us…read more To start, we ordered the roasted oysters which looked amazing, but was unfortunately overly salty and made it hard to enjoy. I was also looking forward to my fried chicken sandwich, which also looked amazing, but had a strong curry flavor that I couldn't get past. Definitely not a southern fried chicken sandwich. Despite this, we did enjoy our Cesar salad which was probably our favorite thing on the menu. Service was pretty quick, but I do recommend making a reservation because it does get quite busy on a Friday night.

The River Bar is a great place to grab a meal weather your just passing by or are looking for a…read moregreat dining experience. Fast and friendly service and great drinks and beer selection. We stopped by for a quick snack of oysters and clams and a beer. We were very happy with our selections and choices available. When the weather is good they have an amazing outside patios section right by the river. We had a very enjoyable experience and will be back to try more!

River Bar has a beautiful location right on the water, and the atmosphere and views are definitely…read morea highlight. The staff was extremely friendly, especially our outside bartender Gabrielle, who was fantastic, so personable and creative with her drinks. Honestly, the drinks and her service were the best part of our experience. We started with the lobster wraps, which were good, but the tarragon and dill were very strong and overpowered the lobster. Next we had the scallops for $38, which I didn't feel were worth the price about 12 small scallops with a bit of lettuce. They were cooked well, corn sauce was nice but nothing particularly special, and I would've ordered differently knowing what I was getting. We were still hungry, so we got the rigatoni, which was delicious. My only note was again the heavy use of fresh dill, which started to overpower an otherwise great dish. Overall, I would absolutely come back for the location, the great staff, and especially Gabrielle. I'd return for drinks and try different menu items next time.

Heading to an event at the United theater next door so we stopped in for dinner at The Cafe. What…read morea cute place! Dim lit. Gold trim. Enormous mirror above the bar. As we entered and did not have a reservation, we were seated at the bar. I can share- they did not fill up! We could easily been seated at a table but the bar was not an issue. Nice guys working the bar. We went very simple: tomato soup that comes with focaccia grilled cheese. The tomato soup was delivered with balsamic drizzle and anice grilled cheese stick. It was a great meal for a rainy day. It was good. We opted to share a dessert: sticky toffee pudding. It was soft and the caramel was sweet and smooth. DELICIOUS! Overall great experience. I would definitely return to The Cafe if in teh area again.

Visited for dinner without reservation after nearby troll trip. Enjoyed the ambience of the…read morerestaurant. It was yakitori night so we started with some chicken and pork belly. Took a while to arrive. The pork belly was exquisitely rendered with beautifully charred skin and tender meat. Lobster roll served warm was very good, the lobster was a little overcooked but still a highlight. Buttermilk Fried Chicken had super crisp skin and was executed and presented perfectly, great tasting together with the accompanied pickled vegetables and hot-honey butter. The best dish of the night. Sticky toffee pudding was as good as advertised: sticky, textured, with interesting mouthfeel offset by lightly whipped cream. Tequila based El Mariachi was tasty and balanced but not memorable.

Third time visiting. First time, ok. Second time, nah. Third time, never again…read more Service, very slow. Food, very bland. Nope. Done.

We have been here a lot at least once a year when we do our annual Mystic trip for the last 5…read moreyears. Sadly this has gone downhill each of the last couple of visits. I don't like leaving bad reviews but this one is deserved. First of all the food is amazing but their "summer" menu seems far more limited than the non-summer menu. After being in Italy a few weeks ago this place is on par with many of the meals over there. It definitely has become drinks are fast to come out but food is slow. This has been true the last 2 times both in August. We had to ask our waitress for several things multiple times. It was a running joke that we asked for more bread 3x, butter 2x, another glass of wine 1x, and a side of sauce for the kids meal 1x. None of these ever showed up except for the wine. Then she disappeared for 20 minutes and never asked about our meals. Also, the kicker is one of the previous pics from 5 years ago is from the penne vodka with added chicken. We asked to add chicken again and for $9 we got one tiny thin cutlet which doesn't even compare. We love coming to this area but it might be our last time since there are so many good places. One other thought is when we first came in 2021 there was an older gentleman offering ice cream to all the kids. My kids loved it and always wanted to come back. It was great since they didn't charge us. Fast forward to 2026 and there was no ice cream in the building. We also heard the same guy arguing with another table that it took an hour for their food to come out and asked was it at least good lol.

Really nice, friendly locals bar. Good selection of beers on tap and bottles/cans. Food is better…read morethan average bar food. This is a haven for darts players, as there are 4 top quality boards, all with proper lighting. Space gets a little cramped at times, but this adds to the feeling of being in a lively, fun bar. It's down to earth, and very welcoming.

We usually love going here! The food is really good and the staff in general is usually very kind…read moreand energetic. Last night however the owner yelled at my friend and called her a b*tch over a very simple misunderstanding. Lately it's also been very crowded, mostly with older men so maybe it just isn't the best spot for young women anymore in general. Really disappointing cause it used to be so exciting to go and play darts!

Evie's was SO good! We had the lobster roll with fries and the lobster mac & cheese, and everything…read morewas delicious. The lobster was fresh, tender, and had absolutely no fishy taste at all. The mac & cheese was creamy and packed with lobster, and the fries were amazing too. Everything tasted fresh and high quality. We'll definitely be back!

The inside of the restaurant is bright and also very roomy you're not sitting right next to another…read moretable. Service was excellent after we were seated we immediately brought menus asked what we wanted to drink and our server was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. The food is very good portions are tremendous. Definitely worth the ride there. I had the half wedge salad with Gorgonzola cheese that was yummy and made for another meal the next day. My sister had the macaroni and cheese which you ate for two days after that was also very good.

Updating to add the pictures I found :) The food was delicious, the drink was spot on, and the…read moreatmosphere was very nice.

Interesting place that is mostly for drinking and hanging out. Food is still really good, got "the…read moredirty bird" and it's great if you love meat. Nice inside and service was good too.

Amazing food and spirits! Definitely recommend! Staff is friendly and very fast service!read more

Comfortable bar stools with the height of the bar being about perfect. Cold draft beer at a…read morereasonable price, attentive bar tender. Definitely a "locals" kind of place and the ones I met were all friendly. If you're looking for an old school kind of bar, this place fits the bill. I live about 20 miles away and don't find myself in the neighborhood often but when I'm in the area, it's a great place to have a few relaxing beers....