Spent happy hour here -- great specials on the bar food and nice beer list. Service was decent, and outdoor seating was great.The rest of the menu looks great too, and looking forward to coming back for dinner! read more

Great beer selection, and the food was very good. Also have a nice brunch on Sunday! Excellent place, very much recommend.

We chose this place for lunch after having an amazing dinner at their sister restaurant the Oyster Club the night before. The place is spacious and rustic with an industrial vibe to it. The host was very nice and we only had to wait two minutes for a table. The menu had many good choices on it, and we actually had trouble deciding because there were so many things that sounded good. The server was also friendly and helpful, his name was Jordan, I believe. I started with the chicken and a biscuit which was very tasty. My girl ordered the mussels appetizer and she really enjoyed it. She also had a nice gin cocktail that had sage in it, which was good. I ordered one of their special burgers which was cooked well and flavorful, but was a little bit rich with the sauce on it. She ordered the crispy fish of the day which was nicely prepared but a little salty. The only issue that we had with the food here, was that it was over-salted. I like saltiness, and I'm usually not picky with salt at all, but in this case we experienced way too much salt content, especially on the fries. So I would return to this place because the dishes were good, and the selections were ample, but I would ask my server to tell the kitchen to go lighter on the salt. read more

I take all of my out-of-town guests here and they all love it. The menu is unique and interesting, yet appealing to picky eaters.

Our favorite restaurant in Mystic. Awesome menu super diverse not things you would normally see, full drink menu, great atmosphere, above and beyond great service with outdoor seating that is puppy friendly :) read more

Came for happy hour! We had the fried pickles and the hush puppies for our apps. Extremely love prices for some phenomenal dishes. I then had one of the best burgers of my life. I had the double burger and it was amazing, even cooked all the way through! I am pregnant so my meat has to be cooked, but it was absolutely perfect!!! Cannot wait to come back! read more

Great place. Menu is quite modern and you can even order vegetarian / almost vegan options. Staff is great too!

Dan and his crew continue to offer great dining experiences in Mystic, CT.

This restaurant was the best meal I have had in CT in the last 6 months. The food is so fresh, the menu has only one problem- too many amazing options. There were six people at our table in a comfortable corner booth and we all enjoyed every bite. read more

Food was great, although our main course came out just mins after our apps and service was horrible. Server had no personality at all. I almost thought he wished we weren't even there. I won't go back again. read more

The atmosphere in this place was relaxed and fun. Their mixed drinks were delicious and the staff very friendly. It's in a great location to walk around and explore after grabbing some food! read more

Great tap list, whiskey/Bourbon offerings, and wine options are the first things that drew me to this restaurant. Dishes are well seasoned and the monkey bread dessert was delicious. Parking is limited compared to the ample seating. Decor is themed to match an engine room of a nautical vessel, but not too over the top as to be kitschy. Enjoyed a great meal there with my daughter, and we both said we would go back. read more

3rd time here - still as amazing as the first - drinks,food and atmosphere are awesome!

i really wanted to like this place...great ambience, and the food happy hour menu was good, but it is SOOOOO OVERPRICED. It seems to be priced entirely for the tourist market outside of happy hour, with not a single beer priced less than $7 on tap(with the average at about $9). Perhaps that straw that broke the camels back...$4 for a lemonade. yup, when my son answered yes to the waitress' question "Would you like another lemonade?", another $4 was added to the bill, damn...that is a gouge. read more

Came.down from Mass. Loved the menu potato salad is amazing hushpuppys are very good ask for extra sauce. Wish this place was closer.

Delicious Food. We were put at a very small table for 3 people for lunch...I requested a larger one and my request was met promptly and happily even though it was a busy afternoon. read more

ALWAYS a GREAT meal!!!! Enjoyed by our whole party of 6!!! Highly Recommend making reservations as it is SO popular!!!!

Burger was okay, pickle weird. Worst thing was the server took the tea bag out of the paper cover and put it into the cup then handed it to my dining companion! Ewwwwww! Someone needs to school them on hygiene and food safety. Not sure we will be back. read more

So far I've been to the Engine Room twice (once for drinks only, second time for food and drinks) and I plan on going back many many times in the future. The atmosphere and décor of the place is supercool - it's kind of rustic/industrial looking but with some big, comfy high backed booths in the bar area. The food was good (I am in love with the deviled eggs), and the cocktails are amazing. I am a huge fan of the Red Headed Whisky Sour. I also got a hot toddy there one time, which was also really good and the presentation was awesome. The background music they play is excellent - I am a music fanatic and I feel like it can really make or break the atmosphere somewhere. Here, it is perfect. The service was a bit slow, but it was pretty busy when we were there and I feel like it's worth the wait in any event. Love this place! Can't wait to go back! My only concern is that the parking lot was pretty full, even on a Sunday at 3 PM in February, so I can only imagine what it will be like when Mystic is in full swing in the summertime - a time when street parking might not be so easy either. read more

Great casual place with a friendly staff and delicious food! Innovative burgers and sandwiches. Tasty soup! Good deserts too.

Just had appetizers drinks and dinner at Engine Room. Bacon Popcorn! Delish. Mallory our sever. Perfect and attentive at just the right moments. Sat at the Chef's table. No better place to observe where they prepare a perfect salad, a perfect medium well steak, and to see where the servers care so much that while juggling 4 plates they notice that the side of ketchup is missing before they head to the table! Aaron screw Stamford. Arch Street in Greenwich needs this perfected food made to order and served up hot! read more

Went with my husband and two boys (11 and 8 years old). It is still early for tourists and its a Thursday evening so it wasn't crowded. The boys had chicken fingers--they were real white meat chicken and were amazing (Mom and Dad were lucky to et a few tastes). I had the brisket sandwich (barbecue with coleslaw and pickles)-fantastically messy and delicious. My husband had a burger and said it was great. We liked the decor and the open kitchen. The team seemed to be really working well together and everything was clean and the presentation was very good as well. The prices are on the higher end but not out of reason, and for the quality (aged beef burgers and local farm meats). I only mention the price because one might be mislead by our chicken finger and burger meal choices:). Our total bill was under $60 and we thought it was reasonable for how great everything tasted. read more

Excellent food and great service. I enjoyed sitting at the Chefs section and watching the action.

Terrific burgers, great beer, and fantastic atmosphere. We stumbled on this restaurant en route from NYC back to the Vineyard and were so happy we did. Now we try to stop there whenever we can - a really fun place with great staff, good aesthetics, and a happy vibe. read more

If you love beer and food and bartenders who know their beer, this is the place for you. Best beer and whiskey bar around, hands down.

awesome! came back twice today - excellent food and vibe. bar staff incredible! love it

Burgers are small but tasty... When I walked in I was not made to feel welcome at all. Girl meeting me with the choker on looked pissed off and grumpy. Our waitress was mediocre at best. Atmosphere was not good. Good prices Owner... First impressions are everything.. Have someone bright and cheery greeting you. Won't go again.. read more

Food was good once we finally got it after waiting 30+ mins for burgers... Although service was slow and terse. Also be sure to check the bill throughly as not to be overcharged. read more

The burgers were great. We enjoyed the casual atmosphere. Would definitely recommend.

My fiancé & I stopped in here last night while we were visiting the area. We started with fried pickles (they are spears & not that great because the aren't crispy), hush puppies which were good & a cheese plate. This seemed like the place to be - very busy & upbeat. But our waitress was so so bad! She had the personality of a stump & we felt like she couldn't be bothered with us. Too many restaurants to pick from to have bad service. Won't be back unless it's for a drink at the bar. read more

Nice atmosphere and loved the Deviled eggs. The burgers are really greasy and salty. The fries are really greasy and really salty. Neither were enjoyable. Asked for a fried egg on my burger when I placed my order, waitress said no problem, and I never got it. Loved the beer selection. Not sure I would go back again. Slow service too. read more

This was my family's second time here. The first time the food was delicious and the service was great. The guy was knowledgeable, friendly, and efficient. Even on a busy Friday night. The second time, the food was delicious but the service was lacking. The girl didn't mess anything up, and she was mostly on top of our drink refills, but not much personality. Now I'm not looking for a new bff or a running monologue while we eat, but she gave off a slight vibe that we were at the bottom of her priority list, and even if that had been true, we shouldn't feel like it. Overall, we'll be back when we're in the area again. The spicy Tennessee chicken with waffles was on point and I still salivate over the thought of them. The steak of the day was cooked perfectly and paired well with the potatoes and greens. The food is definitely worth a visit! read more

A few of my college friends were in town visiting and couldn't wait to try out Engine Room. We were all blown away how packed the place was early on a Saturday night but that did not hinder the service one bit. Our waitress was personable and offered good insight on the many beers that are offered. The hot fire burger was amazing and everybody loved the smoked bbq chicken wings. The shrimp and grits had me feeling like I was in Charleston, SC. My friends said Engine Room's atmosphere felt like they were at a hopping restaurant up in Boston. Next time they visit there is no doubt, we'll be hitting up Engine Room. read more

Outstanding food, service, ambience. Chicken and waffles were the best I've ever had.

Great service! Fabulous good, especially their deviled eggs & burgers!! Love it all! Great decor. Their staff is super friendly and accommodating! Definitely became a quick go-to whenever I'm in town! read more

We went with a group of 16, who were from the Albany, NY area and in Mystic for the weekend. We had reservations and were taken on time. Everyone enjoyed their appetizers and meals. Also enjoyed the beer selection and the atmosphere. Definitely would eat here again. read more

We have been to Engine room once before and the food was yummy! The ambiance of the restaurant is very cool and the location is great. We decided to come here for a special birthday celebration last night and we were terribly disappointed in it all. For starters, we were not warmly greeted by front staff. In fact, she seemed annoyed with a minor change in number of people to our reservation. Next, our waitress took FOREVER -- to get us drinks, to take our order and to serve our food. We are all in favor of a relaxing experience but service was just too slow for our taste. Finally, the food was the most disappointing. My herb roasted steak w was more fat than steak and the fried fish was chewy. Even the kids chicken nuggets were disappointing and were left untouched-- cooked more like something you would get at KFC than at a higher end restaurant who prides itself on preparing local foods. By the way, my husband was served his beer in a wine glass?? Who serves beer in a wine glass?? Really disappointed considering Chowder House is one of our most favorite restaurants. We will be skipping Engine Room from now on. We had one good experience and one really bad experience. Prices are not cheap and would rather spend the $100 elsewhere knowing that quality of service is consistent. read more

Food was awesome, smoked scallop dip is to die for also the bacon Carmel popcorn is a must try. Service top notch. The only problem was they were out of about five menu items. read more

We've been to the engine room twice over the last six months. The atmosphere is great, the antique boat motors, the old factory presses, and the little write ups about the history of Mystic marine manufacturing throughout the restaurant are interesting and kind of hip. I'm not an expert at target demographics, but the crowd was clearly upper middle class, mixed with "the trying a bit too hard to be cool crowd" and actually sort of pulling it off, sprinkled with a few hipsters here and there. The hostess was kind and pleasant, however they need a bit more training and guidance. Their attempt at estimated wait times were off by at least double. They have one of the best microbrew selections of any restaurant in eastern Connecticut and Southern Rhode Island. at this point,I'm still holding to my New Year's resolution so I was drinking coffee, but I know a good beer selection when I see one and there's is top notch. My wife enjoyed a nicely made margarita and commented on the "Perfect." taste. They also have a nice selection of soft drinks, my son and I both enjoy the occasional birch beer and we're surprised to see they had it on hand. The bartender was attentive, communicated well, and quick to serve. After a mix up from the hostess station regarding our seating, (they called us up only to find out that seating wasn't ready), we ended up sitting along the exterior window alongside the bar. The space was adequate but the draft from the door is significant; it really should not have been a place to seat customers that were eating. It would've been a good place to wait for your table and have a drink. Our waitstaff was spot on. Professional, courteous, attentive, never missed a beat. For appetizers we had the onion ring stack. The texture was fantastic the taste was rather bland and one of the stacks was very greasy. The other stack was cooked perfectly wasn't nearly as greasy, just not that much flavor. For dinner the boys had "The Mushroom Mae Burger" one medium rare, one rare, both were cooked correctly on the inside, but mine had such a significant sear, it was actually hard to bite through the crust of the sear into the burger. My wife had the buttermilk fried chicken sandwich. The sandwiches were all very bland with the exception of the intense flavor of the aïoli. To try and salvage the sandwiches we removed a lot of the aïoli , but the taste was just, sorry to say, bland. We all enjoyed the fries they were prepared well and were quite good. There was a pickle garnish which my son really enjoyed because it had somewhat of a unique flavor. My pickle spear was actually squishy, so I couldn't quite get to the point of enjoying the taste. Overall we shared the same sentiment the food was rather greasy and all of the sandwiches were significantly over powered by the aïoli sauce. Best to ask for the aïoli to be served on the side. The price for the entire meal with a glass of wine a Diet Coke and sprite was just over $70. With a $15 tip, that brought us to $85 for the meal. Our separate bar tab, a margarita, a birch beer soda, and a cup of coffee was $18 and change, plus tip. About what we had expected for a restaurant that's going for a high-end a burger atmosphere. It'll be quite some time before we return to try The Engine Room again because both times our experience was similar, great atmosphere, poor execution and timing by the hostess staff, very good service, kind of a unique menu leaning towards the high-end burger crowd, but just not that well delivered from a taste standpoint. Basically "Meh". Cool atmosphere but from our experience the engine wasn't running to smoothly. The Engine Room has been open a while, and by now it should be tuned a little bit better and running much more smoothly. For us, at least the two nights we visited, it just didn't hit on all cylinders. read more

on our way home from a long road trip and foud the engine room on Yelp! on a sunday night, it was pretty busy and we lucked out as walk-ins. some very delicious food in a cool rustic space. the chicken and waffles were fantastic, juicy and crunchy; side salad was dressed perfectly. wasnt too hungry, so had the double stack and a large kale salad. burger wasn't very big, just perfectly tasty. kids went with the standard mac and cheese, and chicken tenders and loved it. after finishing her meal, she was eyeing the drumstick on my wife's plate and took that down no problem (let's just say only a clean bone left). they also had a great beer selection, went with the session IPA on draft (local, can't remember the name), just delicious. so glad we were able to enjoy their food! read more