Came bace 2 years later and I got the 6oz fillet ($28) and salmon jerky ($15). Salmon jerky was smoky and savory. 4 pieces that had about 2-3 bites each. The fillet was unfortunately overcooked to a medium well instead of medium rare. I did not send it back due to it being busy. The potatoes and greens were delicious! Staff was friendly! Overall still a good restaurant, if the steak was cooked to the correct temp it would get that fifth star. Food(50%): 6.7 Staff/service(25%): 7.0 Value(25%): 7.5 Overall: 6.9/10 read more

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We went for lunch and were told right away that they were out of several menu items, which was fine. One person in our group has multiple allergies, and while the staff assured us it would be fine the service didn't reflect that level of attentiveness. It ended up taking over 45 minutes for our food to come out. We were told there would be a 30 minute wait for rotisserie chicken and that salads with chicken would be substituted with crispy chicken, but we didn't order anything that should have required that kind of delay. During that time, we watched several other tables come in after us, get their food, and leave before we were even served. After our drinks were dropped off, our server never checked back in to update us on the delay. However she did check in after we got our food. I completely understand that things can get busy, but the restaurant was empty, and multiple staff members passed by our table without acknowledging us. Overall ambiance was very nice... the exposed brick, the cozy booths. But we won't be rushing back any time soon. read more

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Stopped in for a drink and snack a Cole times over our weekend in Mystic. We sat at the bar both times, they were very kind with questions and quick with service. We ate the chili crunch hard boiled eggs and the hush puppies... delicious!! We ate them too fast for photos. read more

Engine Room - Southern Near Me - Mystic, Connecticut

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I ordered take out online and had a great experience here. Online order was easy and convenient. I ordered a variety of different things. Pick up was as simple. They have a small parking lot outside that I was able to get a spot while I ran inside to grab the food. Inside had a nice atmosphere and staff was helpful. Overall the food was great! I orders the chicken and dumpling soup, farm greens salad with chicken, the chicken burger and the black bean burger with a pork patty. The only disappointing food was the chicken and dumpling soup. There was only like one dumpling and the broth was way too salty. The salad was delicious! So fresh and colorful. I loved it. The burgers were also delicious! Flavors were great and very filling. The prices were also very fair. I would come back! read more

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In the area only briefly unfortunately; stopped in late afternoon as it was getting busy for dinner; seated immediately; prompt and cheerful service and the food was great! Everything was the way it should be. read more

Great food, great environment, and great service!! Always stop in when in the mystic area!!

Super cute and cozy atmosphere and food was great! Everyone was nice and welcoming! We will be back if we are back in the area! read more

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Engine Room is a gastro pub located in a old engine factory. It has a rustic look and it's a cool spot. We sat outside on the patio during brunch. Service was efficient and friendly. There's a large selection of craft beers, cocktails, and wine. The cuisine is American; there were burgers, salads, sandwiches, and more. They also give you the option to make your own bloody Marys. I had the Express Yourself cocktail which is like an espresso martini; that was good. For my meal, I had the Engine Room breakfast sandwich, it had bacon, eggs, cheese, on a bun with fries. The food was really good. Overall, we had a good experience. The food and drinks were delicious and would definitely return. read more

Engine Room - Express Yourself - Southern Near Me - Mystic, Connecticut

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We have been to two sister restaurants and enjoyed them, so figured we would try out the Engine room. Everything went really well! We enjoyed all our dishes: Deviled eggs Poutine Whipped ricotta Chicken burger Cobb salad Each were tasty and fresh. And reasonably priced! It helped that we went during happy hour, though only 2 of the items were on HH special and we only received the discount on one of the 2 items. But we were very pleased with the food's presentation, service and atmosphere. We weren't aware that there was also a small parking lot, but we were able to score a street parking up the road. In a town where Parking is at a premium it's nice that they have a lot. We will be back! read more

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A staple for visiting with a good friend. They have an enjoyable outside deck, or you can sit in the bar area or a small quieter portion of the dining room. Great happy hour specials for drinks and apps. Never have had a bad meal or service here. In the busy season, be prepared to wait for a table. read more

Engine Room - Short ribs and mashed potatoes - Southern Near Me - Mystic, Connecticut

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My friends and I ate there twice over the weekend and both experiences were great. Both servers were friendly and attentive. We got to try several things on the menu - kale salad, chopped salad, deviled eggs, mussels, fish sandwich, burger with mushrooms, bbq pork belly (Brussels sprouts appetizer was a repeat selection). Probably the only disappointment was the chicken and dumplings (too salty) - maybe an off day but they had no problem comping us for that. I would definitely go back there. read more

My friends and I ate at Engine Room while visiting Mystic for the day. The restaurant came recommended from a coworker. Overall we were happy with her recommendation - it was a positive experience. The restaurant is pretty central to Main Street and definitely walkable if you want to stroll around and walk off your food. Parking in the front is limited but there's additional parking behind the restaurant. The service was good. Our waitress was friendly and checked-in frequently. For food we started with an order of the Cowboy Dip and the Salmon Jerky. The dip is good, but it's very cream cheese forward. It's basically just cream cheese mixed with jalapeños. We ended up asking for more chips because you'll likely run out. The salmon jerky was DELICIOUS. I could've eaten an entire plate as my entree. The serving size isn't great for a group however. It comes with 4 pieces, so each person in our group got a single piece. For mains the group ordered the Mushroom Mae Burger, the Chicken Burger, a pulled chicken sandwich off their seasonal specials menu, and a French Onion Soup. Everyone enjoyed their food. I thought the Mushroom Mae burger tasted excellent - just wish it came with more fries. The only critical feedback was for the Chicken Burger - it was a tad bland and not super memorable. We all left full and satisfied - I would come back again next time I'm in town. read more

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I've always had good experiences here! It can get super busy on the weekends so I would suggest making a resy if you can. Can't go wrong with anything on the menu honestly. Great spot for a chiller night out or date night! read more

The food was delicious! The potato salad good enough to want to buy a whole container to take home! The onions rings crispy outside but they do separate. The burger and chicken burgers were perfection and the cocktail and moctail were delicious! The service was great even on a very busy day. We sat outside which was really nice but they had a lot of indoor seating as well. I will definitely return read more

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Ladies & gentlemen... starts your engine!! Yet another great eatery in the beloved town of Mystic. As one could venture a guess, their name comes from their current space which was a Marine Engine building. With their lovely views of mystical, their incredibly charming & rustic ambience paired with a great menu, Engine Room is always on my list of places to visit on my trips to Mystic. Highly recommend the burger. read more

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Good service and cowboy dip, that's about it. The food is way too seasoned to be enjoyable. Not a enough gluten free options. read more

We returned to the Engine Room specifically to curb the burg craving, & we were not disappointed. What we ordered for food: - Mushroom Mae Burger w/ gluten-free bun ($18.50 + $2.50) - A+ - Grassfed Burger w/ regular bun ($18.50) - B* - Stuffed Peppers ($6) - A - Farm Greens ($10) - B+ What we ordered for drinks: - Seagrass Spritz ($14) - C+** - Foreign Oil ($15) - A Our server: - Morgan - A+*** The vibes: - Festive & funky ambience, great music, perfectly lit, very busy - A *Very small burger **Slightly unbalanced cocktail that fell flat (literally & figuratively) ***Wicked friendly & helpful. Even brought me an extra pickle! Overall, we curbed the burg & had a great time. We will definitely be back. read more

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I saw this restaurant keep coming up on TikTok when searching things in Mystic . We were vacationing for a week so had to try it and was not disappointed. Very small parking lot as we are a party of 5 with one in wheelchair and one is a 5yro.Very busy . But we were able to be seating in less than 10mins on a Saturday. We got happy hour drinks ,hush puppies ,and burgers. From regular menu got chicken burger,fries,kids Mac & cheese. Everything was delicious. 2 out of the 4 hush puppies were lil burnt but we just put extra of the sweet butter on them . Waitress had great personality. It was loud and packed there was music playing and couldn't make out the words lol . Didn't bother us but some ppl probably wouldn't enjoy it . read more

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What can I say about this amazing restaurant, everything was fantastic from everything they had on tap, to the impeccable service, in the food made by the Chef was absolutely amazing, everything on the menu is worth a try no matter how much it is I highly recommend the engine room read more

Engine Room - Build your own Engine Room Classic Bloody Mary Kit - Southern Near Me - Mystic, Connecticut

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My husband and I picked here to celebrate our first anniversary together in years (he's been deployed) but ended up getting just waters and an appetizer before going up front to ask for our check because we sat for at least a half hour without seeing our waitress again. The tables surrounding us had all gotten drinks AND ordered -- we even got there before it was busy. We ended up ordering our actual meal on the website to go before getting up to leave and getting that food only took 15 minutes (thankfully). The hostess was very helpful which made up for the waitress not even apologizing. It was disappointing because there were several items on the menu we were looking forward to coming back and trying read more

Engine, Engine number 9 on the NY transit line. If your train falls off the track... LET IT GO! The engine room was a fail for me. I should have known right from the moment I picked this as our Saturday night dinner spot when the reservation link did not allow you to change the number of guests in your party to make a reservation! But I was persistent and called. The hostess was not very helpful as she told me she could not get us in at 4:30 as requested but just walk in- they leave walk in tables available. As I continued to alert her of the reservation website issue she finally relented and told me she had availability for 5! Why didn't she start off with that?! We get to the restaurant and the hostess station is packed. I asked my family to mull outside (up against a wall- out of the way) while I check in. It took a good 5 minutes to speak to someone and in the meanwhile my family was getting hassled about being in that area. Where are they to go? The hostess station was jammed with people and servers were walking in and out with food and drinks. This was the best option. What took so long at the hostess station? It's 5pm on Saturday and they are still taking calls instead of seating people. We are seated and our waitress was nice enough. My one complaint about her... When I place my order and then ask for a specific side of something (a condiment) she should immediately alert you if they do not have it. I would have changed my order based on this. But she didn't. They don't have blue cheese dressing here. The kids meals were a decent sized portion. No complaints from the 13 year old with chicken fingers and fries. The 3 year old did not like his mac and cheese. I will stick up for ER here and state it was good mac and cheese. it was my saving grace as thats what I ate when my meal fell flat. I had the pulled pork sandwich. It stated it is served with 'creamy cole slaw.' I am not sure who wrote the menu or who designed the recipe for their coleslaw but somebody needs a dictionary and learn the definition of creamy. It was DRY. No liquid what so ever, not even at the bottom of the cup! I do not spit food out, but I took my first bit and I had to spit it out. I felt like I licked the bottom of the produce bin at the grocery store. Awful. The sandwich was ok, luckily they did have crumbled blue cheese so that saved the flavor. My husband said his half rotisserie chicken was fine, the sides were the best part of his meal. Ohh and I ordered a side of onions rings. I got the first onion ring on the top of the tower. it was fine. I then had one a little lower and again I found myself spitting out food! It was pure MUSH! Disgusting. A drink... The waitress said she could make me something fruity and she asked so i said rum. She returned and said the bartender has a strawberry vodka and she can do something with that. I said sure. She delivered a drink (see photo) that was like biting into a lime! It was awful. She checked in and said let me hit it with a splash. Took the drink, returned it a totally different color (purplish) and it was worse! HOW CAN THIS BE? I didn't drink it. Overall I felt like I wasted money. read more

Engine Room - Rum ordered vodka business - Southern Near Me - Mystic, Connecticut

May 2025 update. After many visits solo de first review got to downgrade. Not as cool and def not as well run with inattentive and careless servers the big issue is cheapness. Certainly not the prices but the tiny size portions. Hamburgers seem half the size they once were, the BBQ is enough for a small half sandwich if you don't mind 25% of it being fat. They load up on the sides - Cole slaw, potato's salad (which is good) Mac and cheese - totally bland junk. Don't come too hungry. read more

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This was my ONLY burger place for a quality beer, if not really over priced, and the best burger and fries (or salad for that matter) in town. 5 years later? Burger's are forgettable, the service is adequate if not lazy. The crowd is almost full on man-bun and butch-chic only for anyone below the age of 40, and then 75 year olds who live local. I avoid at all costs nowadays. read more

Rating: 3.5 My burger was $18 which felt overpriced considering it was not that big. They also did not do any of the requests that I had, like having no onions, no bacon, and extra ketchup. Service was fine and we were sat quickly because we came early. My friend gave a five star because she got a happy hour burger which felt like a better deal- $6 for a smashburger. The mac & cheese was good, and the fries were too. Overall, fine but not fantastic. read more

Engine Room - Southern Near Me - Mystic, Connecticut

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I was so excited that they had a gluten free beer choice here! That's rare! The food was much fancier than a usual gastropub but it was delicious!!! We enjoyed our time here- it was our first stop once we arrived! read more

Engine Room - Ghostfish gluten free grapefruit ipa - Southern Near Me - Mystic, Connecticut

Absolutely loved my experience here! The food was delicious, the service was attentive, and the ambiance made the whole evening feel special. Great Drinks also ! Can't wait to come back! read more

Engine Room - Manhattan drink! - Southern Near Me - Mystic, Connecticut

Hands-down most dog-friendly place to grab a bite to eat in Mystic. Came here w/ family and dog while we were visiting Mystic, CT for the first time. We got seated outside, and I ordered a drink -- "Isla del Coco", tropically spiced & toasty coconut. Going into it, here's the description: "Coconut washed Four Roses bourbon, house made coconut falernum, lemongrass & toasted coconut syrup, lime juice & coconut oolong ice cube". How was it really? Pretty spot-on. I really liked it. There was a lot of the coconut taste so that was accurate. Even the ice cubes were coconut flavored, so even when there was nothing left, the ice melted and it tasted like coconut water which was pretty cool. I'd recommend it. Food-wise, I got the Mushroom Mae Burger and I believe rest of table got Grass-fed Burger and Fried Chicken Burger. I got mine with fries. The burger and fries were both pretty awesome. One of better burgers I have tried. I'd rate the burger itself 4.5/5. Fries were pretty good too. All in all, cool spot to visit in Mystic. It's going down in my books as the #1 dog-friendly burger/food joint in Mystic. Cheers y'all! read more

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Shut the front door, one of the best restaurants in Mystic! There are a lot of good and popular restaurants in Mystic, but if you're looking for a more affordable one with DELICIOUS food, this is the place to go! It is the perfect farm to table restaurant and uses all locally grown proteins, vegetables, fruits, and diary. Not to mention, homemade everything. They have such a large space with both indoor and outdoor seating. They also have a bar you can sit at for drinks and a bar where you can oversee their open kitchen. I personally love the concept of an open kitchen and think it makes the quality of food more consistent. In this open kitchen you can see them cooking and taking care of their full sized rotisserie chickens! You heard me right, they are known not only for their burgers, but for their homemade rotisserie chickens. There were so many yummy sounding things on the menu so we got a bunch to share family style. Nana's focaccia bread, baked mac n cheese, half bird dinner combo w/ mac and potato salad, onion rings, and the grass fed burger. My personal favorite was the baked mac n cheese! A must have. I also enjoyed the half bird, mac salad, and grass fed burger. I could have done without the onion rings, they needed a bit more salt/flavor but the sauces that came with it added a little. The grass fed burger was really good! I have never had a burger like that before. It had a lot of different concepts that flowed well and complimented each other. Shout out to our server Cat, she was literally amazing! Such a sweet person and explained the whole menu to us. I will definitely be taking people back here when they visit! read more

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Came by with a few friends just for beer. As always the place was packed. We sat at the bar. Bartenders as usual were great. I love their selection of draft beers. Great prices too. They are the only restaurant in the area with happy hour menu every day!! Yes you read it right. Happy Hour Menu Everyday!!! Come and enjoy their delicious food. And great ambiance. read more

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I came to Engine Room with my family while on a trip to Mystic this week. We had a laugh at the "waterfront view", which was as viewable from an angle behind two buildings. I was the only one in our group who got a seafood dish (scallops with grits). Everyone else's dishes were good but pretty overpriced for what they were. Later that night, I was throwing up in my hotel room for most of the night. I paid $32 for the privilege to throw up. Definitely not coming back here next time. read more

Such a great place! The service was excellent (just a note - don't rush us. It's off season, let us sit and chat without feeling rushed. It wasn't even close to full so you didn't need our table). We ordered burgers and the chicken sandwich. We all over our meals and the beat and goat cheese appetizer was really good. read more

I had the chicken burger. Putting fries and devil eggs...delish. This venue has plenty of parking lot, also plenty if tables and spacious bar. The service is excellent and ambiance totally Mistic. If you are visiting don't forget to visit and enjoy 5 star food Mistic Style. The food we order was amazing and thr staff brought our order promtly. I gave this venue 5 stars because not only the food was delicious but also the staff was wonderful and always checking on us. The staff made us feel like home. The engine room is a true perl hidden on mystic downtown. Can't wait to visit it again... read more

I had an absolutely mind-blowing kale Caesar here the other day, along with bacon mac and cheese. Waitress Brielle was fantastic. 10/10 would visit again. read more

Stopped here for some apps and drinks, while in Mystic with my husband. We sat by the bar and the vibes were awesome. Everyone behind the bar was super helpful and really nice. We got the poutine and hush puppies, which were delicious. I do wish the cheese on the poutine was melted and spread out more, but they were still very delicious. They also had many different beer options, which my husband loved. We definitely want to stop here again on our next visit to Mystic. read more

Great bartenders/service. Extensive bar selections with local selections. Elevated pub grub in a cozy setting across the street from the Mystic river. Always worth checking out when in the area. read more

Came here on a Saturday night with a friend and the restaurant was packed but we were able to get seated at the bar. The chicken burger here is unreal, a must get. The fries were solid too. We shared the wings and those were fall off the bone. I've also ordered the mushroom Mae before, which was another great order but not as good as the chicken burger. read more

High prices, edible food, but nothing that stands out $20 burgers Vinegar based coleslaw Cute decor, service was ok. But I don't go for the decor ! read more

My first visit was a Sunday brunch. We had a reservation and were seated promptly. We started with a Bloody Mary and the cornbread. The Bloody Mary was small, and mostly mix. The cornbread was not impressive in presentation, not warm, and in fact had been over baked so you literally could not cut through half of it. It was rock hard so much so when we tried with a knife the force actually caused it to go shooting off the plate (embarrassing). Could not taste any maple in the butter. For our food we got the chicken and waffles and breakfast sandwich. Loved the chicken and waffles! A juicy piece of chicken, eggs cooked perfectly and the waffle was amazing! Good flavor and they lightly fry it, which was different but awesome. The breakfast sandwich was a disaster. First- they made it with no egg at all. We couldn't find our server who never checked back so we got a food runner to take it back. It has pastrami on it, and they were HUGE, really thick slices that were hard to bite and incredibly chewy. And there was so. Much. Meat. Even when we got the right sandwich with egg on it, it was dwarfed by meat and you couldn't taste it. It was too big to bite into and the whole sandwich ended up falling apart. However, the smashed potatoes well, smashed. So good. Our server was nothing special. She wasn't overly friendly but was not rude, but we really never saw her. A couple other things- they have no beverage menu that is not non alcoholic on the table so we didn't know if there were mocktail or coffee options. The chairs have rubber on the bottom and the floor is kind of like this rubber/stone mix so it was impossible so easily push a chair out or in. Almost tipped mine over. On the strength of the chicken and waffles I would come back to see how their dinner service goes! read more

Engine Room - Cornbread - Southern Near Me - Mystic, Connecticut

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Late lunch with a friend. Parking was a bit dicey but it's Mystic on a Saturday so it's to be expected. We were greeted and sat right away. The waitress came over with water and said she'd be right back, but it was a good 15 minutes before she came. We ordered drinks and food. The drinks came right away so that was great. But the food was probably another 30. We ordered the fish and chips and a burger and put in a to-go. She said she'd put it in when our food came out so the timing was good. Perfect- or so we thought. The fish and chips were crispy and fresh. The breading was well seasoned, golden brown and delicious. It slightly fell off the fish with some bites but the fish itself was so well done also. The spicy tartar sauce was a very pleasant surprise. We also loved the selection of beers and ciders. It's the most I've seen in any one location that actually sound good. When we were finished we had to flag her down for the check and a box and I asked if my to-go order was ready. She said that she didn't put it in, she'll do it now so I'll have to wait 10-15 minutes. We waited, but then she forgot the box so we had to wait again. Total time there was almost 2 hours. The place seems great, popular, and the food was really well done and priced. But the service left more to be desired. read more

Engine Room - Crispy Local Fish & Chips - Southern Near Me - Mystic, Connecticut

Engine Room is a New American gastropub that opened in Mystic, Connecticut in December 2013. It was founded by restaurateurs Dan Meiser and James Wayman. A native of Manchester, Meiser began his culinary career working at Trumbull Kitchen in Hartford. He later enrolled at the French Culinary Institute in Manhattan, graduating first in his class. After graduation, Meiser worked under the guidance of world-renowned chef Daniel Boulud. He later returned to Connecticut and worked at a number of different restaurants. Meiser opened his first restaurant, Firebox, in Hartford in 2007. After joining forces with executive chef Wayman, they opened the Oyster Club in Mystic in 2011. Following its success, the two partners decided to open a sister restaurant (with the assistance of executive chef Chris Vanasse) in the old Lathrop Marine Engine building on the banks of the Mystic River. Like Oyster Club, Engine Room was also met with rave reviews. The menu features 16 craft beers of draught, the area's largest bourbon selection, craft cocktails, a full wine list, and locally-sourced American comfort food. My family and I recently dined at Engine Room while we were passing through Mystic. I had previously visited the restaurant and enjoyed it, but this was the first visit for the rest of my family. I totally love how the owners beautifully restored the historic building and preserved a lot of the industrial aesthetic. Our visit happened to be on a Monday and they have special "Beer & Burger Special" only on Mondays. I decided to order it, which consisted of a "Chicken Pesto Burger" (single grass-fed beef patty with chicken cutlet Milanese, basil pesto, mozzarella, roasted red peppers & tomato topped with a lemon-caper mayor on a brioche) with Fries and a draught pour of Fox Farm Brewery's "Roam: Citra" (Pale Ale). My meal was totally delicious! My wife ordered the "Chipotle Chicken Sandwich" (crispy fried chicken breast, smoked ranch, dill pickles, lettuce & spicy chipotle hot sauce) with Fries and the "Clarified Watermelon Punch" (The Lab's Rum blend, cucumber, green peppercorn, spearmint, honey, watermelon, lime & sparkling water clarified with whole milk) to drink. Our older son had the "Chicken Tenders & Fries" (fried, house breaded chicken tenders served w/ fries) and our younger son had the "Kids Mac n' Cheese" (pasta tossed in housemate cheese sauce). Everyone was very happy with their choices and the staff were friendly and accommodating. We really enjoyed our experience at Engine Room and hope to return again! read more

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