Last night we decided to take a much needed jaunt out of the house.we stopped in at the bar for a…read morecocktail and light bite. My husband had onion soup and he said it was the best he's had locally. I opted for the calamari and they were tender, cooked perfectly and the light sauce was a perfect addition. We both had old fashions and the bartender, Peter, made them exactly how they should be made. Delicious. He said he was new to the restaurant but obviously experienced in his trade. And one heck of a nice man. Highly recommend.

I was sooo excited to have lunch at Aspen today. It's been on my to do list for so long. We were…read moreseated promptly on arrival. They seemed understaffed and it was at least 10 minutes before anyone came over. Our server never introduced herself. (Later looking at the receipt, her name was Cate) She simply walked up with no greeting and just said "what are we drinking?" My wine pour was significantly less than my husband's, which was not a good start especially after having waited. We ordered small plates to start and I wish we stopped there. The seared tuna was great and had both an aioli and a spicy soy based sauce. My husband had the Kobe beef pot stickers and they were tasty, with a nice warm veggie medley in the middle of the plate. The pot stickers could have used a bit more sauce though. When it came time to order entrees, I was fully set on the lobster panini. The server advised me not to order that, and raved about the carbonara, so I ordered that instead. Big mistake. Huge! I wish she just let me order my panini. The carbonara was full of dark meat chicken (gross!!) that tasted gamey, and the sauce was broken. It clearly had too much butter and was not an authentic carbonara. I told our server multiple times that I did not like it. I had separated all the chicken in a pile and ate maybe 1/3 of the pasta. She strangely kept offering to make me the short rib pappardelle instead, which I declined, as I had no interest in that dish. I found it so odd that she picked out a specific dish to offer as a substitute. At least if she offered the lobster panini, it would have made sense since that's what I originally wanted to order, if not for her meddling in my order. My husband ordered a burger cooked medium. It was fully well done. The fries were limp and not crispy. Not a good showing. He wrapped his up to take home, but I did not. Clearly not eating 3/4 of the meal and also not taking it home was a sign of my discontent. I wish I took photo of my plate as I left it. I was pretty offended when she did not remove it from the bill. It's fine, we paid it, but that will be the first and last time we dine at Aspen. We paid our bill as charged, took the cost of my meal out of her tip, and called it a day. This is something I do not often do, but I felt warranted on this occasion, due to the poor food quality and her absolute indifference. We will not be back. Two stars only for the yummy small plates and the very very sweet hostess!!

Liv's has been on my radar for years, but we never made the trek. I'm sorry we waited so long…read more Liv's is hands down the best dining experience we have had in years. The food (Scallops for her, Swordfish for me) was perfectly cooked and beautifully presented with wonderful plate mates and sauces. This is an incredibly well run restaurant! Staff and service were first rate, and special thanks to the back of the house on this sweltering 100 degree day! Seriously, go here.

This was a first visit for my wife and I visiting from Dallas. We had a wonderful experience…read moresitting at the bar for their happy hour. Let me start with the biggest highlight, the service. The bartending duo was Ashely and Sarah. Both could not have been nicer, more welcoming and efficient. They watched what became a full bar for needs and enjoyed talking to the patrons. Some of them they knew. Then I will comment in the food. We had the Happy Hour fried oyster, fried shrimp and cod potstickers. All three were terrific. The shrimp and oysters were accompanied by wonderful sauces! The atmosphere was very clean crisp and welcoming All in all a home run experience!!

A good beer selection with mostly tasty food. The wings were disappointing but the spring roll app…read moreis amazing. I also had a burger that tasted good but was difficult to eat. It just sort of fell apart. Proper burger construction is a big part of a good burger. Haha I would definitely recommend this place especially because most of the restaurants in the area really aren't very good.

I have had lunch here twice and it was delicious both times. Enjoyed it so much, I got my coworkers…read moreto try it as well! You have a bunch of new admirers!!!

Best decision I made all week was to decide to go for dinner at Himilaya Cafe. From the outside it…read morehas always looked underwhelming. No social media presence, website and its cash only. The reason is because they put all their focus into making amazing homemade Indian cuisine. I felt cozy sitting in there and they are truly hospitable, as if you were in their home. I cannot wait to go back

Service was attentive and friendly, decor beautiful, new zealand white wine lovely. Food fantastic…read more We also tried garlic naan--exactly as described in other reviews. Chana masala nicely done with some kick. I consider myself a samosa expert and we loved them! I would now feel comfortable trying any thing on the menu. Happy to find not just because of the food but also the comfortable and creative vibe. We are visiting and staying next door at the blue pier inn. Very content to go next door for an excellent dinner out after a challenging couple of work days.

Nori is a Sushi bar/restaurant in the heart of Old Saybrook. Offering an excellent interior decor,…read morewonderfully friendly staff and of course high quality fresh Sushi. Coming in for lunch I was kindly greeted and sat by a server immediately. Inside is a wonderful design blending modern and traditional feeling within an extremely cleanly atmosphere. The menu features some unique fusion dishes along with M/P Sushi specials such as Shima Aji, Kinmedai, Ōtoro, CA Uni, A5 Wagu and more. I ordered a Hot Green Tea, 16pcs Sashimi Dinner, Kinmedai, Shima Aji, Uni and Ōtoro Nigiri. As well as a Sashimi of the Ōtoro and a Uni Handroll. The Sashimi was excellently fresh, cut into proper thick slices and all displaying wonderful colors and texture. Large Santa Monica Uni, melt in your mouth Ōtoro, perfect moist Sushi rice, crisp Nori paper and sweet pickled ginger left little to none to complain about. Some of the friendliest staff and Sushi chef I've met it was a wonderful experience. The only negative I could possibly draw would be the prices are a bit higher than most "Sushi restaurants" but the quality of the food and the experience was far superior. Overall 8.9/10 excellent food and service, on my list to come back during dinner hours to try the Omakase.

What a spot. We came at 4 and ate off the happy hour menu. Def try the spicy edamame, the spicy…read moretuna dumpling and the fried sea bass bites! All so good! I would show more pics but we ate it too fast!

This was my first time here and I was delighted to speak with Derick, the owner about the business…read more He was proud to share that their five year anniversary is coming up this fall. The space is nicely decorated and has a comfortable vibe. There is a bar and tables. Looks like a great spot for a romantic sip. We indulged with a flight of wine which you can have one, two or three selections and a charcuterie board to go along with the wine. All the selections (food and wine) are flexible so everyone should be happy! Definitely looking forward to a return trip.

Intimate surroundings for a largely female clientele. Charcuterie selections are excellent. Many…read morevaried wine choices although a bit expensive for the size of pour. Good for an occasional treat but pricy overall.

I loved the ambience of this amazing restaurant. The food was great even the drinks were good too…read more I liked the service as well. I can't wait to come back. I recommend getting a flavored Arnold Palmer (Non-Alcoholic) and try the grilled chicken sandwich.

We had a lovely meal here on a Thursday evening. We were able to get a parking spot a couple…read morebuildings down. We had to wait a little for a table. The inside is a little small but it is cute. The menu has a variety of sandwiches, salads, and different entrees. They had specials for the day which was fun. We ordered the crispy brussel sprouts to split and they were delicious. A great crisp! I then ordered the Ahi Tuna Noodle Bowl and loved it. Tuna tasted fresh with great veggies and sauce. We then finished off with a special coconut cake that was so moist and great flavor. Overall a really lovely meal and would come back!

Cool dive bar to grab a simple bite or drinks in Old Saybrook. Right next to The Kate theater…read more Service was fast, very friendly and accomodating. They boast having the best cheeseburgers. We opted for that and found the burgers ok and while we would not necessarily return for the food, we did appreciate this casual option and fast and friendly service after traveling all day. Prices very reasonable. Parking on street or in adjacent lots.

Wings, hotdogs, burgers, salads, drinks all delicious…read more Outdoor and indoor seating.

My family and I were very pleased with our visit on Thursday July 23, 2026…read more The pasta was perfectly prepared with delcious home made sauce and the thin crust pizza (half chicken and tomatoes and half basil and garlic) was oustanding with fresh ingredients and tasty crust. We ate the remaining slices from the pizza two days later, and it was still delicious. We rarely travel to Old Saybrook, but when we are in the area again, we will be sure to stop back in! Nice job!

Do NOT be fooled by the outside of this establishment. It looks like an old run down pizza spot but…read moreon the inside it's a characteristic and lively Italian dining experience. I started with the Caesar salad and they use whole anchovies rather than incorporating it into the sauce. Which is not my preference but is a dedication to a style I cannot discount. My main course was a whole Neapolitan pizza. Very very good and classic. My boss got pepperonis on his and regretted it because why on gods green earth would you desecrate a well done simple pizza like that. Beyond me. The wine was good. Our server was very nice. Surprisingly great meal.

Had the pork chops with French Fries broccoli and apple sauce. Ate at the bar for faster service…read more Service was quick and efficient. The pork chops were huge and cooked to perfection. The French fries were delicious. Cost of the food was Only $19 This is a cash only business. Off street parking.

Fun place! Cash only, no A/C, beer on bottles (ask for a glass if need be). Champ beer,…read more$4-6/bottle. But the best thing were the fried clams. They were some of the best clams I've ever had in my life. And they also had whole belly clams, which I think are much better than the regular fried clams. But people at my table had different opinions on which were the best clams. But either way everyone raved about the clams. I would come back here in a heartbeat!