Engine Room is a very cute place located in the charming heart of Mystic, CT. We stopped in there on a Friday early evening and had a quick bite. I ordered a chopped salad and also had the spinach artichoke dip. Both were good- hit the spot, good flavor, and nicely prepared. I would love to come back to try this place again with my husband or a night out with friends. read more

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Wait time was minimal and staff was great but food was Backyard BBQ at best. We had a few things so I'll be as fair as possible. Chicken wings were good wit a spicy dry rub. Pulled pork looked and tasted like sloppy Joe's Chicken sandwich was good,fries were great. Mushroom Burger was ok at best Mac and cheese was good. The buns on a 15-20 burger should be a little better than they sell at a 7-11 store, presentation was poor... very expensive for what you get... 2 stars because my wife liked her chicken sandwich otherwise it would be a 1star... read more

Engine Room - Southern Near Me - Mystic, Connecticut

The hostesses are incredibly rude, really nasty attitude for no reason. They told us to "figure it out" when just asking for seating at their restaurant. We walked out even though we specifically went out of our way to go to their establishment. read more

Went here for their happy hour menu between 3 and 6 all for 5 bucks. Loved the cocktails, done well. Kudos to the bartender! I loved the salmon jerky, it was so flavorful and so smoky. My mouth kept smelling like a barbecue pit until the end of the day:). The hush puppies were just ok and I wouldn't recommend that. Nice interiors and a good place to hang out. read more

Great place for lunch or dinner! Always busy at this place so I'd recommend making a reservation. The ground chicken sandwich is always my go to it's delicious! The hummus app is great and has mixed veggies into it. Their drink menu is unique and not your classic cocktails they seem more creative. Vibe is great and awesome place to grab a bite out with friends! read more

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It was a nice place to go since we were on vacation nice spot. Food was ok! We went bc they had a kids menu. Wish they had more seafood. Love the atmosphere read more

Cool place a little off the beaten path in Mystic. The Bourbon selection is top-notch. Try the watermelon salad. It was delicious. read more

DONT SLEEP ON THOSE SLUSH PUPPIES!!! 5 stars but this spot is bit pricey. My husband ordered a $40 steak, which we have to say was well worth it. Most beautiful piece of meat we've ever seen inside was very cool. Big open industrial space, you can watch the cooks work. Central AC was much needed after walking the aquarium all day. This place is also handicap accessible! I ordered the chicken burger 5 stars, family also ordered the mushroom pasta, very unique plate..lots of almond pieces & literally whole radishes cut in 3rds. Something to note about this place, EVERYTHING is homemade. Down to the sauces. Unbelievable flavor. Also ordered pulled pork burger, it had a kick to it. & kids hot dog w fries. I have to add Shout-out to our waiter Titus he was extremely attentive, smart & polite. Also gorg along w all the other staff, they hire models 99% sure lol. No pictures, too hAngry. read more

Been here 6 times over 4 years of me going to Mystic for vacation. Each time the food is great and the staff is wonderful. The place is kid friendly and has outdoor seating. Every time I go there the tables are always clean too. read more

This restaurant was another winner during our stay in Mystic. We definitely overdid it when we came here to eat. We got a table straight away, as soon as we came in and our server was very nice and attentive. Their drinks are inventive and tasty and the grub gives a trendy spin on comfort food. We had a couple of their adult shakes which were thick, creamy, boozy and filling! You're able to order their shakes with or without the booze which is a plus and they're always changing the flavours. I also had one of their interesting cocktails, because I have "Daddy Issues", and the name caught my eye. The sugared sage leaf was also a nice touch. We started with their Hush Puppies which were tasty but very dense. They were definitely filling but I wish they were a little lighter and fluffier. They had a tasty jalapeño may but there was no way I was able to finish them all. We also had Fried Chicken Skins, the fattiest and tastiest part of the bird and served with a honey hot sauce; worth every calorie. I'm not sure what we were thinking but we doubled down with the heavy food theme and had their Biscuits with Strawberry Rhubarb Cream Cheese. Amazing! For our mains, I had the Scallops w/Cheesy Grits which were great, served in a personal cast iron dish. It was super creamy and cheesy with a breadcrumb topping. Hubby went basic with a Dry-Aged Beef Burger and instead of fries, he had his potato fix in salad form, opting for their tangy potato salad. The food was really good but my eyes were definitely bigger than my stomach. We ordered a lot of heavy dishes that we just couldn't finish but luckily our hotel room had a fridge so we ending up taking our leftovers with us. Waste not, want not... The Engine Room is another great Mystic eatery and a must visit if you find yourself in the area. It has a family friendly vibe and there were plenty of adults and kids enjoying the food here. They even have some outdoor space for nice weather dining. read more

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Highly recommend the buttermilk fried chicken sandwich. It was flavorful, crispy and the sweet/savory sauces complimented the meat very well. Order a side of baked mac & cheese. Deconstruct your sandwich, and eat the chicken with macaroni. Trust me, you won't regret it! Seems like a lot of food, but can be split amongst two...if you want to share ;-) Only two downsides: limited parking means you'll have to walk a bit to get there (allowing you to build up an appetite). Also, there can be a long wait. Both times we've visited, we were seated at the table along the window. Would've preferred booth seating. read more

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Another 5 start from Mystic, CT. Once again, blown away by how good the food is!!!! Lots of seating and apparently it's booked up a lot, so if you're looking to come here, make a reservation. Ordered the kale caesar & side of fries! Delicious & delivered for sure. read more

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

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Yum yum! This place is a winner! Delicious fish (haddock) and chips and possibly the only coleslaw I've actually eaten and enjoyed. I wish the remoulade was bottled so I could take it home! Burger was flavorful and the dill forward potato salad also hit the spot. Quick service and classics done well. read more

Engine Room - Southern Near Me - Mystic, Connecticut

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I genuinely thought this food would be really good. The looks are perfect, and the presentation is amazing! Unfortunately, when I took a bite of their classic Mac and cheese I was flabbergasted. I was in absolute shock and agony, my intestines did not agree. DO NOT GET THE CORNBREAD!!! THE WHITE STUFF TASTES LIKE NEOSPORIN!! read more

Engine Room - The disgusting Baked Mac & Cheese - Southern Near Me - Mystic, Connecticut

We didn't try the children's menu, but not the place for teens. Fried chicken: 2.5/5 chicken not as great as we hoped but potato salad EXCELLENT. Homemade, but not enough flavor. Not great. BBQ pulled pork sandwich: 4.75/5. Could have used more coleslaw on the side as well as on the sandwich, but still delish! Fries good also. Fish & chips: 5/5 very large portion. They have special sodas there. Would recommend the lemon lime strongly - not as sweet or syrupy as Sprite, which was refreshing. 5/5 Mac and Cheese: 2/5. Cheesy/ homemade, and served in a little frying pan which was cute, but it didn't really taste like anything. Service 4.5/5, outdoor and indoor seating which is good for COVID restrictions but waitress could have been a bit more attentive. Overall vibes of the place are good read more

We had great expectations when we saw the menu. Let's first start with the service. Slow, inattentive service made us decide that we would never return to this place (before we even got back to our car). I contemplated only a 5% or $0 tip but, we left 10%. That is much less than our normal. So, what was wrong with the service? Glad you asked. There were no recommendations, our water was NEVER filled, and we had to look for the waitress and wait longer than we should have for simple things. Oh and you could have told us the size of the hushpuppies and just disappointing overall. Also, I switched my order because I wanted the BBQ Bourbon sauce-guess what was left off the burger. Yep, the sauce but it took us asking someone else and waiting approx 7-9 min before getting the bbq. The DRY non flavored chicken was great-a great disappointment! Wasted our money and time. The large piece of lettuce highlighted with my burger was wilted. The mayonnaise based coleslaw was WARM. No, I am not trying ro be sick over your warm mayonnaise coleslaw and no, I do not want the potato salad because at that point I do not trust you've kept foods at the right temperature. Basics of service were not there and the only thing that was decent were the hushpuppies. read more

The Engine Room is THE place for lunch in Mystic. We stumbled upon this spot and took a chance. We ordered the chicken burger, the BLT, onion rings, and two kids meals. The chicken burger was the best I've had and the jalapeño spread that it came with it out of this world. Our waiter was exceptionally great; very professional and knowledgeable of the menu and drink parings. All in all, we had a lovely time and look forward to going back. read more

*Indoor dining is available during Covid* We had fast, friendly service and the food was high quality and full of flavor! I was impressed with the gluten free options, and the restaurant's ability to accommodate our dietary requests. The Brussel sprouts are a MUST try! read more

Engine Room - Sweet potato soup, Hosmer Cream Soda, house made hummus plate - Southern Near Me - Mystic, Connecticut

I dined with 3 friends including myself seated at the kitchen bar mid week last week. We all had burgers. Two of us had the grass fed burger on a gluten free bun. Being gluten free for several years and experimenting with various brands of gf products, I would not order the gf bun. It lacked taste and substance and in my opinion probably detracted from the burger. I also ordered a side of fries with my meal. The fries were good, but I seemed to have gotten the last of the batch bc half the cup of fries was small bits of fries 1 inch to 1 1/2 inch ( a little more or less) in size. Reflecting, I should have said something. Service was ok, but not great. Unfortunately our behind the bar server seemed to be absent bc she had to tend to others on the other side of the bar which caused delay in drink service. The restaurant was moderately busy and we did not have reservations, but were seated as soon as we walked in. As far as drinks, two of us ordered several espresso martinis and they were not good. We got them without cream, but they lacked alcohol and taste. They also were also small. I still tipped just above 20% bc I feel it wasn't the servers fault. More so management, kitchen and bartender. read more

I had the salad with rotisserie chicken and it was fabulous! The waitress was wonderful and so was the chef!! I highly recommend

Chicken Burger! Yum! Service was quick and friendly. Can't attest to the ambiance because we chose to sit outside rather than wait for an indoor table. But it was perfect for what we needed. read more

This was a really pleasant surprise! Very chill ambiance with lots of brick. Friendly service. The kids meals were a bit better than most places and included avocado toast and fish nuggets besides the usual cheeseburger, hot dog, mac and cheese options. I ordered the steak special which was NY strip steak and husband ordered Mushroom Mae burger. My steak was done perfectly and was delicious. My husband's might have been undercooked as he had stomach issues after consumption, but in fairness he also ordered medium rare. We are so used to restaurants overcooking burgers and steak which is why we usually order one level more rare than we typically like. My husband thinks he probably should have ordered medium for the burger. He also liked his cocktail Treasure Hunt. We also had the ceviche and wings appetizer (spicier than we expected but enjoyed it). For dessert we had the mocha crème brûlée and the monkey bread - both delicious! Would definitely return! Nice gastropub! We scored a spot in their front parking lot. read more

I have stopped in to the Engine Room countless times, in fact this past weekend was my most recent visit. Where to begin Well the establishment is absolutely never slow, so If your lucky to find a seat at the bar, grab it and don't be shy to jump on in there. The owner has so many sister locations within the town, all equally worth visiting. I will be reviewing each one separately as I've had different experiences at each. I almost always leave here full from beer or food and sometimes even both. Their beer list is always cycling new beers in and out, and that's the main reason I enjoy this spot so much. I am a a huge beer snob by this point in the craft brew scene, and am always looking for something new and "different " or "trending", and the management is on top of all those trends. It's not just beer that is amazing here thou, as they have all types of alchols and I swear the bartenders are "mixologists". On top of all that the food is out of this world! I've tried every single app and then some. The tar tar and hush puppies are the favs though. When we can get away for an adult Sunday brunch we always go to ER because the Bloody Marys are to die for as well. Oh and the chicken in waffles I literally could go on and on, about the food and drinks, but I will leave some for your imagination. Lastly the staff is some of the best in the area... They seem to be super well trained in the craft and are not just beer slingers and bar backs but are the real deal This is a must try for all of our locals as well As visitors Cheers read more

Engine Room - Wings and tartare - Southern Near Me - Mystic, Connecticut

Decided to try Engine Room for dinner last night. We are giving it 3 stars as unfortunately, we didn't enjoy most of the dishes. The only dishes we would recommend are the mussels, onion rings and the grilled cheese from the kids menu. For apps we ordered the chicken skin which was over breaded compared to the other reviewer's pics, onion rings that were decent, chicken wings were a big disappointment-tasteless and we specifically asked the waitress for just the flats and she told us that it was usually a even distribution of flats and drumlettes but we received 5 drumlettes and 1 flat (kind of annoying since my kids only eat wings), and a side salad that extremely salty in some places from an uneven distribution of salt in the dressing. We also ordered the homemade pasta with clam sauce. Too many onions and not all that great. The mussels were very fresh and tasty. The bread came with a slather of some sort of cheese. My daughter really loved the grilled cheese off the kids menu. She said it was grilled on top of garlic bread. Yum! Drink menu is very extensive. Lots of choices of beer on draft and in bottles/cans. I think it was probably a bad night. Pics from other yelpers actually looked good. Reservationists was excellent. Very accommodating as my daughter was napping in the car so we decided not to take the first availability. read more

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My husband and I just left there as we are celebrating our one year wedding anniversary! Such a nice, rustic restaurant. Great food, wonderful staff. My husband absolutely loved his burger, it was perfectly juicy and a good size. Oh my goodness the strawberry shortcake milkshake is AMAZING, get it!! I believe he was the manager, but a man spoke to us afterwards and was very accommodating, caring, and hospitable. Would 100% recommend. read more

Very loud and expensive,service was slow portions were ok and the food was ok but not great it was our second time here with the same results read more

Food is really good, cocktails are delicious, and the beer selection is varied and changes often. It's been a while since I had the chance to visit but I still recommend and hope to get back soon. Especially for happy hour! read more

Solid place, wonderful they had outdoor seating as a few other places we called hadn't opened outdoor seating yet, which is disappointing. Great atmosphere from what I could see when I went to the bathroom. Crowded and everyone having a good time. Lots of families with children as well. Mac and cheese was okay, chicken and waffles was dry for me but my partner had no issue, and was his dish, so can't complain. Had the monkfish with Brussels sprouts on the side- the Brussels sprouts were the most bitter things I had ever tasted (and crunchy). Based on my quick google search, they were probably undercooked. Ruined the dish for me. And we tried 3 beers, they all tasted very similar. I know lots have written about the great beer selection but unless you like light beer, this isn't the place for you. I like darker beers, not one in sight other Than I believe one stout. Servers were super nice and accommodating read more

Engine Room - Chicken and waffles - Southern Near Me - Mystic, Connecticut

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great food and atmosphere! reasonably priced farm to table food. they were able to accommodate gluten allergies as well read more

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Wish I could give it no stars. Chicken bone in my chicken melt sandwich and salad that tasted like grass. And bland Mac and cheese that was more like au gratin potatoes then Mac and cheese. Would definitely not recommend going here. read more

I have gone to Engine Room without fail on my last 5 visits to Mystic. Why? Everything from the food to the service is executed perfectly. I stand by the fact that the Engine Room has the best onion rings on earth. Each ring is generously coated and fried in a beautiful beer batter. You get crispy, flavorful goodness in each bite--they're going to disappear within moments after they're sit down on your table. Hush puppies are another standby. Unbeatable. For mains I've had everything from the mussels to the gado gado salad and more. There's something on this menu for everyone, and your servers will always happily provide you tips if you need help and are indecisive about what to get. (You really can't go wrong though with anything!) P.S. If you roll up at happy hour they have $5 burgers, hush puppies for $2.50, and $5 old fashioneds!!! read more

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Below average American comfort food, in a modern brewery ambiance. Located in downtown Mystic, their location is optimal. They have a varied, interesting menu, 16 craft beers on tap, and a great average Yelp rating, so we did not hesitate to order takeout. Sadly, everything ranged from okay to inedible. The greens in the Chopped Salad tasted old, and the goddess dressing was too thick. Underripe avocado, rock hard croutons. The salad normally comes with chicken, but you can substitute tofu for no additional charge. I opted for this, and received a completely flavorless, lightly seared, giant square shaped slab of tofu on the side lol. The sides were even worse. The orecchiette in the Mac and Cheese was perfectly al dente, but the dish was devoid of flavor. No salt, no cheese, just...nothing. The Potato Salad was equal parts mashed potato and stringy, raw red onions. Like an onion salad held together with potato and a little mayo. My fiancé got a burger, and found it to be pedestrian. Come here if you like craft beer/cocktails, as they seem to have the best selection in town, but skip the food. read more

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Great service, try the fish and chips. We enjoyed it immensely. Also pretty decent craft drinks.

Just had the best fish and chips I've ever had last night at The Engine Room! Seriously, the best ever. I've lived in Stonington for 46 years, Groton and East Lyme 4 years before that. I've had fish and chips pretty much everywhere. The service was outstanding as well. Can't help but love when the waitstaff knows every tequila behind the bar, and when all service works together like they were last night! I hadn't been to The Engine Room in 5 years but believe me when I say I WILL BE BACK read more

Had an awesome dinner the other night Mussels were banging and How'bout that Cowboy Dip!!?? Amazing. Service was great. Place was real busy but looked like they were handling it all very well. read more

Had a good burger and a couple of beers here. Nice ambiance. Old manufacturing site and much of the industrial charm is incorporated into the design. Fun place. read more

Somehow this restaurant was chosen in one of those Best Restaurant lists that come out at the end of the year. Maybe if you only eat a burger and order a beer. But my food, especially the Brussel sprouts and Cole slaw, were soggy and didn't seem fresh. The Brussels were covered with labneh (strained yogurt) and floating in a sauce. A weird combo that I found unappetizing. The Cole slaw was limp and didn't seem fresh. read more

Very cozy restaurant with a farm to table vibe. The roasted duck was amazing. I highly recommend the hush puppies. Seasonal offerings on their milkshakes. We had the eggnog one today & it was perfection. This is the second dining experience here and their entire team is friendly & very kind. Our server even allowed us to take our milkshake to go and divided it for us. Above and beyond! Check them out! There is also parking in back of the restaurant. read more

Engine Room - Roasted Duck with brussel sprouts, sweet potatoes, cranberries, hush puppies, tangy Southern slaw - Southern Near Me - Mystic, Connecticut

Just the quality of food was disappointing. The salad my wife ordered was bland from the dressing to the tofu ( I know it's tofu but still lol) and the avocados weren't ripe - a fork couldn't even cut in. My burger was ok but the outside & cheese was cold as well as the cold bits of fries in a cup. Just seemed like either they hired a new chef who was overwhelmed or they don't care after the season, either way pic somewhere else there's enough around read more

Really nice ambiance. Food was really good, but I was expecting it to be a little classier, my pulled pork sandwich looked like something I could make it not too much of a time. Service was wonderful! read more