Mystic Fish Camp was such a great spot! The lobster roll was super fresh and we loved it, but the salt and vinegar onion rings were honestly the best part. It seemed like the onions were marinated in salt and vinegar before getting breaded and fried, which gave them such an awesome flavor. You just order at the counter and then sit--we really loved the whole setup and vibe. Definitely can't wait to go back to try the monkfish roll ("poor man's lobster roll") next time! read more

Mystic Fish Camp - Salt and vinegar onion rings - Seafood Near Me - Mystic, Connecticut

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A very good COLD and traditional New England Lobster Roll. Excellent service, seating and facility. The staff is wicked awesome too. Prices are spot on, even though the place is way too touristy - trendy. Two sodas and two cold lobster rolls 90 bucks. Fair. The Lobster Rolls were done exceptionally well! IDE cold, and over flowing with meat. Great salted chips balanced the act. Word to the wise... they offer a Real Lobster Roll... the other is a fake... that crappy imitation meat you get at the Stop n'Shop. Caveat emptor. I'd definitely visit again. read more

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We have been wanting to try this place for months, but timing didn't work out. We finally made it! We came at an off-timing, around 5:45pm, so it was pretty quiet - which was great! We ordered a few things (probably a bit too much): - fish and chips (came with mermaid fries - which has a seaweed seasoning, good but we would have preferred them to be plain) - poor man's lobster roll - delicious! - smoked mussel soup and the green crab bisque - both were great! even better when we combined the two soups together - fried pickle chips - which is part of their happy hour special - which were really really good definitely would come back to try the other items on the menu! Great for kids as well, they do have some board games available while you are there dining. read more

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Came to here on a Wednesday evening for a chill dinner and this was the right place! My friend and I had just finished a bike ride and were hungry. We walked in and went to the counter to order. The cashier took us it was happy hour 6-7pm so appetizers and sides were half off. So we got a lot more food than we were planning because it was a great deal! Very chill atmosphere where they call your name and you go get your food. I decided to try the fish sticks and the green crab bisque because they are $8 and $5 on happy hour deal. The fish sticks were good but they were fried a little too long and were a little crispy. I loved the soup. Great flavor and definitely wroth $5. I then got the Tartare Bowl as a main entree. I loved it. The vegetables were fresh and the fish also tasted fresh. It was filling and healthy. Inside has nice seating where you can watch the bridge go up and down. Would definitely come back! read more

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Initially came to this restaurant for their delicious seafood on a cold day, but stayed after learning about their local and sustainable seafood! I really value a business that Chooses not to sacrifice the quality of their products for a cheaper price. I also really appreciate how forthcoming they are about where their fish comes from and how it is obtained by the fishermen. In terms of the food, the green crab bisque was incredible and I highly recommend it! The staff were also very courteous and friendly and made the experience that much better! Highly recommend this restaurant when visiting Mystic! read more

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Mystic Fish Camp was fantastic! Food was delicious, friendly service, clean with a super cute camp theme. I got the fish and chips, my husband got the sandwich, I'm pretty sure. Both were great. Generous portions. Important to know if you're a strict pescatarian: everything is cooked in beef tallow. They have that written down multiple places, but throwing it out there just in case! We'll definitely return if we're in the area! read more

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FISH FISH FISH !! The classic Sammie is good, light on breading and you can taste the fish. You get one decent size on a large bun with shredded lettuce. Don't be fool by the lobster roll and thr crab bisque! It's a "poor man" lobster roll which ia a fish sandwich and a monkfish bisque. The roll was okay. The bisque was flavorful but overly salty. The mussel chowder was decent, a few pieces in a big bowl. I like my chowder thicker, it was on a watery side. read more

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We thought fish would be a fitting lunch in our visit to Mystic, CT. The order taker was very friendly and made suggestions. I would have preferred the option of standard tables and chairs, but it was all high tops. The space was small and rustic, close to the Mystic River and reminiscent of an actual fish camp. The featured type of fish was locally caught skate. I opted for a junior burger and salad while my sisters ordered skate--one deep fried with a tonic batter coating and one seared on a plancha grill. The fried items are cooked in beef tallow. They both thought the flavor was good, but were disappointed by the texture. The fries here have a special spice mixture and both sisters liked them. My burger was satisfying and I especially liked the bun. The salad was outstanding with local greens, house roasted & shaved veggies, accompanied by a lemon-dijon vinaigrette. The food here is a step above what we were expecting with some chef-inspired creations. I had a local brew too, a wheat beer with a fruity flavor that I really enjoyed. read more

This is a unique experience. Not only did the Camp lead Mystic to a hard-fought victory over Clinton/Guilford as I chose my fall seafood destination, but I rewrote the calendar on the fly to add a second visit during my brief stop in town. There's a fascinating locavore angle here. In a world where regional foods can be a false marketing gimmick (hello "Appalachian restaurants" with coconut shrimp) or fuel for $200 tasting menus, it's great that they're serving both the environment and seafood enthusiasts looking for something new. So the invasive green crab is used in a bisque and unloved sea robins occasionally appear. My favorite item here was the smoked fish dip, which I believe varies and was dogfish when I visited. The "poor man's lobster roll" deploys monkfish in lieu of the traditional crustacean; they mastered the paradigm and the fish is smooth but I wouldn't say I liked it more than the real thing. (In short, seafood completists should try it once). The service is great; I enjoyed talking to Elias about the various menu options like the daily conserva. Mystic Fish Camp's chef is known for the Shipwright's Daughter, where last year I enjoyed the improbable Swordfish Mortadella Toast, so I was glad to see a new faux mortadella special. This yellowfin tuna version appeared in a sandwich with a vivid pistachio pesto. The fries were intriguing, with an assist from sugar kelp salsa verde powder and jalapeno aioli. The frozen apple cider was refreshing. read more

We happened to walk by Mystic Fish Camp while downtown looking for lunch. Apparently they just opened that week! The decor is very cute and quirky, like a Wes Anderson set. The concept of sustainable, local seafood for fast casual is intriguing. We ordered the green crab bisque, which was tasty but a bit salty. Also, we tried the classic sandwich that was battered and served on a soft bun with lettuce and bay leaf tartar sauce. It was our favorite from the meal. We got the yellow fin tuna double cheeseburger as well. It was quite unexpected! It looked and tasted just like a cheeseburger. The aioli was spicy though, which I didn't like since I have a low spice tolerance. We'll definitely come back next time we're in Mystic to try other items. read more

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Great seafood at a casual, family friendly restaurant. Perfect for grabbing a quick bite.

We stopped by Mystic Fish Camp on our way to Newport, RI. We ordered a smashburger (came with chips), hot dog, 2 fried fish sandwiches (came with chips), and a salad. Was charged for tomato and red onions on the smashburger. Total was about $90. Pros: Every thing tasted fresh except the chips. The salad (pricy and small) was surprisingly good. Ordering was quick and the cashier was pleasant. Cons: All dishes were small. We left still hungry. Chips were overcooked, dry, and tasteless. Limited seating. Everything on menu is overprices for the quantity of food. Although we enjoyed the meal, the prices did not justify what we got. Won't be returning. read more

First off, I love the concept. The restaurant uses local seafood, but not traditional offerings. They use less glamorous species like monkfish or even invasive species like the green crab. I'm excited to see a restaurant try something like this. There's some great dishes and sauces. The fried clams were impeccable and the chipotle mayo was just the right kick. The monkfish chunks in the green crab soup were a highlight. The staff at the counter were super helpful and considerate. However, there's some aspects that were just a miss for me. 1) Temperature: The hot chocolate (which has a great flavor) and the green crab bisque were scalding. While I'm used to having hot chocolate needing to cool down on a cold walk, I've never actually had soup served this hot in a restaurant. 2) Interior: There's a lot of thought that went into the decor, but the table/bar set up is just confusing. If you're going to provide board games for people to hang out and play (great idea), then you need to provide adequate seating. Seasonal fish joints in the area like Sea Swirl provide picnic tables; one would expect the higher end version of that to provide similar seating. 3) Squash Churros: Now I recognize that this was a special, but I feel like this is where the restaurant lost the plot. The flavor was good but unfortunately they fell apart in your hands, not making it a finger food at all. But the question really comes down to why were these on the menu? If you're trying to focus on the sustainability of seafood and working with the local fishing fleet, it feels off brand and like they're trying too hard. Overall, I hope the best for this restaurant but am currently frustrated by it. read more

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Fantastic staff. Lovely location. Excellent food. Terrific burgers. It's a great inexpensive option for dinner. Yes go there !!! Eat well.

$66 for nothing! We would've done better going to Dunkin Donuts! Clam Strips were kids portions and the grilled cheese was amateur. The fries were hard and underwhelming. Waist of time and money. Never again! read more

We had the clam strips for a quick lunch and they were the best clam strips I have ever had! We paired it with the 999 sauce so yummy. Enjoyed the information about how they use invasive seafood and make it good. All locally caught seafood. The only downside is the pasta salad didn't really have much taste. Food was out quickly and seating indoor and outside. Highly recommend! read more

Mystic Fish Camp - Clam strips, sauce and pasta salad - Seafood Near Me - Mystic, Connecticut

I really was excited to try this place. The menu I peeked at online looked different and interesting. Unfortunately it was one of the worst meals I've had in a long time. I ordered the fish and chips ($28) but asked for the fish to be broiled rather than fried. The 2 pieces of fish were paper thin and cooked beyond recognition. The fries were average. Really surprised it has survived this long. I will never go there again. read more

Don't recommend: Got our order wrong, served us raw fish when they gave us our "correct" order, and didn't refund any part of the meal after all this back and forth. The fish entrees are riddled with bones (not just near the tale that they keep on for aesthetics). The batter on the fish is super oily and it lacks flavor. And the fries and onion rings are super oily. For dessert, the ice cream in the ice cream sandwich is very icy and it's made with what tastes like soggy sandwich bread. For background: We came in as a group of six and they got our order wrong (we placed a single order at at one time, unlike what the comment says below from the chef who is trying to gaslight my review) -- giving us two sandwiches we didn't order and leaving off a fish entree we did order. When they made us a fish entree to replace what they left off, they rushed its preparation and gave us raw fish. After this, they fired us up an entree again, cooking it properly this time but at this point the entire party was finished with their meals...all the staff did was apologized and didn't offer to refund us the $28 cost of the entree... I had high expectations for this place, given it is led by James Beard Award-winning chef David Standridge, but this falls extremely flat. While the seafood was extremely fresh, that doesn't make up for everything else it lacked... In terms of seating: there are barely any stools inside, just a lot of counter space, so expect to stand the whole time you're dining inside. read more

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We stumbled across MFC while strolling the village. We loved our food and the vibe. Everything was tasty, our son even enjoyed his fish sticks. Also we enjoyed the half priced bridge raising beer special. A fun place and we will return! read more

Not a great experience. Got the fish sandwich. Fish was good but very skimpy especially considering the price. I saw a response on another review that said the same thing and the owner states that they use 1/2 lb of fish on their sandwich. I buy and cook fish all the time and there is no way the fish was 8oz. At most maybe 4-5. Fries were lukewarm and had probably been sitting for some time before they came out. The "funniest" part was I asked for a sample of one of their 2 tap beers. Was told they didn't give samples but that particular beer is their most popular. Out of 2 beers??? First restaurant I have ever been in that would not give you a sample of their draft beer so you know whether you like it before spending 10.00 on a beer. Whatever. Their loss. If we had liked it they would have sold 2 beer instead of nothing. read more

Stopped in for dinner on a whim- glad we did! Very good food, and I love that they use local ingredients/fresh caught fish. We tried the Shippy D's burger and fish sticks. The burger was huge! Definitely worth the $16 price point. And so flavorful! Loved the crispy melty cheese addition. Fish sticks were definitely not like the ones you had growing up- these were fresh and never frozen. :) you can choose your side sauce to go with it as well, and they have ketchup etc on the table. I guess something else worth mentioning is this is a fast casual establishment, so you place your order at the counter and find a table- and will most likely be standing as there are only a few barstools available. Not necessarily bad, but something to note if you're exhausted after a day of exploring! We had a great time, loved the interior (retro summer camp theme) and the food. Service was friendly! Can't wait to go back. read more

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Good food, fries were delicious along with the clam strips and smash burger. The T-shirt and hat vending machine is cool and they have a burger and beer daily happy hour. Staff is friendly and seating is plentiful. read more

The food was so good I got the shippy d's burger was delicious and the fires are probably one of the best I've ever had.

Stopped by on Memorial Day and the food was delicious. Very casual vibe with ultra local fish. The tartare was fluke and the mix of flavors and textures was so satisfying. Super fresh. Place was clean and welcoming. Great experience! read more

Mystic Fish Camp - Tartare, bahn mi, chowder - Seafood Near Me - Mystic, Connecticut

Oh jeez, this place is so unique and underrated! I went here with another friend & told them to try the "Lobster" stew! BLOWN AWAY! That's all I can say! I don't know why all restaurants don't follow this trend. Eat your enemies!! Hahaha!!! The restaurant is a great hang out also to people watch! It's counter service. Prices for the food I think are reasonable. We got the poor man's lobster stew & "lobster rolls" with fries. read more

Great food with a unique take on classic New England seafood staples. My 9yo devoured the burger as well. They were accommodating to food alergies in the party and the staff was friendly and attentive. The atmosphere is casual but elevated. Great place for a quick bite in downtown Mystic. They also go out above and beyond to feature local caught and sustainable dishes. It's especially great that they feature green crab dishes. Green Crab is a highly destructive invasive species, so harvesting them protects our coast and tastes great! Win win! Highly recommended. read more

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This is a great place to pop in. We ordered the mermaid fries and green grab soup from the counter. Grabbed a couple of stools at the window and ate there. The fries are ridiculously addictive. I will come back for the fries. The soup was good, not great. A little bitter for our taste but nothing off putting about this joint. We will definitely come back. read more

I wish I could say I enjoyed it. I had the poor man's hot lobster roll$32.85 with soda and tip I love salt - I add salt to everything. I couldn't eat this, it was so salty like someone made a mistake and triple salted it. I think this must be an anomaly because of the other good reviews. Staff was nice read more

We stopped in for a quick taste to see what they had to offer. Only ordered the green crab bisque, and smoked fish dip. The dip was tasty. Creamy with a good amount of fish...but theboverall portion is small. And they just serve it with a bag of Cape Cod chips. For the price, fresh chips seems more appropriate. And the soup...do not try it. It was disgusting. Terrible flavors, and very salty. Not worth the calories if it were free...and it's also too expensive for the serving. So...sadly, not a great first impression. We'll may give it another shot after a bit, if reviews of other menu items seem worth it. Really disappointed, because we love Shipwright's Daughter. Was expecting more here... read more

There is a new menu in town and it is AMAZING!!! A perfect blend of staples from the past year and new items to temp anyone. Today's lunch was the Cobb Salad with Chicken and the house made Ranch. How can a salad be that good you ask? Well, the grilled chicken is moist and tasty, leafy greens fresh and crisp, the avocado slices melt in your mouth. The salad leaves you with a fresh feeling. read more

I went to fish camp today, and almost threw up after eating their burger! The burger had water in it, but it was still very dry and tasted bad. The burger came with a side of chips, but they seemed to be blocks of potato with too much seasoning and fried for 10 minutes too long! Disappointed! read more

I love fish. My two little kids and husband hate fish. So, for my entire parenting life I've been fish deprived... until now. This place not only has non fish kids meals, but it also has a FUSSBALL TABLE! And James, and s'mores. Oh my. That means the kids are distracted for once while I enjoy seafood. And yes, the fish menu is pretty phenomenal, very local and very interesting. Plus, frozen drinks and can't beat location on the bridge. The bomb, in every way. read more

This place kind of pissed me off, to be honest. I feel like trying to do an elevated/upscale fish and chip would mean that one would get fries that resemble a more-so traditional English style--one that's less available here in CT. If Mystic Fish Camp is going to go to such lengths to produce complex sauces and fancy oyster crackers maybe they shouldn't neglect (what seems to me to be) such a readily available opportunity! Thanks read more

Food is fresh and amazing and the people who work here are SO kind. It is my go to place with my one year old whenever we are in the area. If you have kids, I suggest parking at the playground, pick up food to go from here and then go back to the playground/park for a little picnic. read more

I read about this restaurant and their sustainable seafood practices so I was looking forward to finally trying it. I was lucky enough to show up at happy hour and they had the monkfish on the specials menu! The happy hour monkfish nuggets were great! Crispy batter around the soft fish was delicious. The spicy kelp sauce they recommended added just enough heat. It was a great combo. My friend had the burger which he sad was great too. This is a super relaxed, counter service place and the staff are very friendly. Definitely worth a return trip. read more

We ordered the fish and chips and it was so greasy we couldn't eat it. Fries were just okay, the onion rings were also very greasy. Maybe we went on an off day but we can't recommend it especially when it was 53.00 for two meals. read more

Great stuff. Love the indoor vibes - the mussel chowder was delicious (the smoked was a nice touch!) and the burger with crispy cheese was SO yummy. read more

Mystic Fish camp is the new restaurant in town helmed by the acclaimed James Beard award winning chef David Standridge of shipwright's daughter. This is a chill sea to table spot with a few tables for dining. Some tables had seats otherwise you have to stand and eat which reminds me of being out in sea eating fresh fish. The fish and chip for the day was black fish, which was a nice mild white fish. It was fried well, and the fish was flaky, fresh and moist. The batter had a nice crunch to it and came with two thicccc pieces. The amount of fries given was diabolical as it could feed two or more people or even a village. The seasoning was delicious and generous though may be a bit salty. The star of the show was this tartar sauce which had a special ingredient (bay leaf for the win) to their sauce, and it was delectable with the fish. I dont like tartar sauce but i can bathe in that sauce with the fish. Also got the clam strips which was nice and can actually taste some clams and texture compared to other places. The lime shoyu sauce was alright. The half and half drink was an arnold palmer on the tangy side would like it sweeter. There is no alcohol here so beware. All in all makes for a great dinner to converse with the in-laws and the rest of the fam. Shoutout to all of the staff who were very nice and personable and answered all my questions. My only suggestion here would be if they offered different sizes of fries. The fries here are $10 which seems expensive however it is not as they give you a giant bucket of fries. Maybe have a small size for five dollars and put a smaller portion in the fish and chips. Recommend and will be back. read more

Ordered fried clams. Very small portion. Tasted funny. Asked if fries came with it but got fried chips. Expensive. There was 3 of us and we all left a large amount left that we could not eat read more

Our first visit was so good, I came back with a friend. (Can't add to my review of the food because I ordered the exact same thing as the first time since I loved it so much!) But I want to add that the man checking us out saw a way to save us money (we had ordered a side that could be combined) and did so. Very thoughtful and appreciated. read more