Charming. Great food. Great service. Great atmosphere. Everything was cooked to perfection. Service…read morewas on point. Everyone was super nice. FYI-Parking is in the back! You gotta pay, but it's convenient What else could you ask for?

Like any clutter-hoarding entity hunched on the streets of Mystic, it just doesn't (and may never)…read moreget better. 10 months post-event from the first time I ate here, and somehow this place has not managed to improve despite several reworked regurgitations of the same ingredients. The Rigatoni ($28), a pasta with Bolognese in a cream emulsion, frozen in time due to its salt preservation technique, was indistinguishable in size from its appetizer counterparts. One example of such includes the Fried Calamari ($20), and the Fried Mozzarella ($15), both of which came under-seasoned and under-portioned in the vie for freshness and seashore "vibes", leading to a spectacular disgracement to its 'Mariner' title. It is unclear thus far into the lore who this restaurant is intended for. A romantic date where each party tries to look less hungry than the other? A local photographer trying to flaunt Shutterstock photos on its faux-wood bulkheads? Whoever the audience may be, it certainly does not include people looking for heartily assembled food, who also happen to be hungry. Of course, blame does not go without acknowledging my naivety of hoping a reliable cash cow in trigger-happy wealthy Mystic, would strive for improvement. Who am I to look for change where the money just isn't demanding any semblance of quality for what the ambience implies?

So chic, so delicious, such an amazing server who understood our hangover and hangry needs! So glad…read moreI made a reservation - the decor was superb and the food hit the spot perfectly. I'm so glad I tried the deviled egg - that crispy clam strip was such a nice touch and being Ukrainian, the beet pickling is in my DNA! Excellent brunch choice for our Mystic getaway!

This ranks as one of my all time favorite dining experiences. We recently moved to CT from DC,…read morewhere amazing restaurants are around every corner. There were 6 of us for brunch and none of us had been here before. The Shipwright's Daughter rivals many excellent experiences we had and surpasses most. The staff was super friendly and did everything they could to make our experience memorable. The brunch menu offers a nice assortment of options as we had one member in our party who had some eating restrictions. We started off with both raw and roasted oysters, both of which, we some of the best we have ever had. I love Shashuka. I've never had it with tomatillos. This version is now my favorite. I enjoyed the play between savory and acid. I chose my eggs to be prepared over easy expecting the yolks to add the desired richness that tomatillos can handle without overpowering their bite. What set this version apart for me was the addition of the pickled vegetables. They greatly complimented the tomatillos with their own sweetness and acidity that made for a well balanced bite. Others in our party felt similarly, that their meals were so flavorful and so well execucted that it made for a superb dining experience.

A must do in Mystic! Best oysters I've had in a long time!…read moreI love a raw bar but even more when they do an oyster flight!!!! The bartender and server knew their stuff in this farm to table cuisine! Everything is fresh and farm to table their hot sauce, which changes daily, depending on what they get from the farms the rendition that we had had peach in it, and it was the most amazing thing. You could spoon it into your mouth. Even they are bloody Mary mix had fresh ingredients from the farm in it and was homemade made on site. The decor was beautiful and had jazz music playing in the background. You can get both types of chowder here. Both people in our party decided to go for the New England, which is not made thick with a roof, but then with fresh cream again direct from the farm. Even the oyster crackers are homemade and ground from their sourdough bread. They have a great draft menu of local bruises too. Definitely get the bloody Mary with an oyster shooter! And don't forget about the homemade hot sauce.

We arrived on a Sunday afternoon and were welcomed and promptly seated. Everyone was very pleasant…read moreand welcoming from the moment we walked in. We came to celebrate my husband's birthday, and the ambiance was subtle, peaceful, and perfect for the occasion. We truly enjoyed the atmosphere and the overall experience. The food was excellent, and we were very pleased. Highly recommend!

Taking a mini vacation with my wife in Mystic and saw this on the side of the road and I love these…read moretype of seafood shacks. When we arrived the staff was very friendly and quick with the order. Outdoors sitting had great view but when we went it was one of the hottest day of the year with the sun beaming down hard but the dining area was a shaded area so that was a plus. The view of the river is amazing and occasionally seeing a boat passing by. We ordered the sea scallop and lobster roll and both were very fresh and amazing in taste.

918/25 - an unassuming restaurant by the water, with actual seafood and not surimi at seafood…read moreprices. It's not fancy it has picnic tables under an overhang and other others with umbrellas in the picnic table. We tried the crab cakes and the clam strips: excellent! Like they say; you can't eat ambience. They charge the same for cash or credit cards. You place your order, then they'll call your number, go back to the window and pick it up. Pretty simple.

Our server Jade was AMAZING. We came in with a group of 13 girls for a bachelorette. As tough as a…read morebig table of 13 is, Jade treated us like we were old friends. She even came outside and had a photo shoot with us. We got great recommendations. Food was great, drinks were great, and we had a great night! Thanks Jade!!

This was nice find at Mystic. We stopped before heading to the aquarium and were very happy with…read morethe service and selection. The fig drink with bourbon (forget name) was really good. I ordered the salmon poke bowl which was very good. I also started with oysters on the half shell which were also delicious. Others in group various dishes, all said they were good.

Great meal overall, great drinks and amazing appetizers and mains. Shrimp had a good snap and were…read morefresh, salad was simple but flavorful, and the monkfish was outstanding. Calamari was cooked to perfection, nice char on outside but still juicy inside. Jumbo lump was true blue crab, which is usually not the case so as someone from Maryland this was amazing. And oysters were very fresh! Highly recommend coming here!

This is a special place in Mystic. My wife and I have had…read moreNew Year's Eve dinner here in the service and the food was great. We recently brought our daughter son-in-law and grandson for their first Santa tugboat arrival. Again we find that the service is great the view of the water is so fun. Got to see Santa paddle boards coming by. I would recommend this place to anybody who wants to have a special meal in a great location in Mystic. I know I'll be back

There was a time (20+ years ago) that my wife and I probably went here every month or two. At that…read moretime their clam chowder was phenomenal, and I always held that chowder up in my mind and compared every other chowder to it. In the interim I have only had two chowders that I would even put in the same league. Last night we had dinner here, and everything was excellent, the atmosphere was of course as wonderful as always. The only disappointment I had was the quality of the chowder has taken such a drastic turn. It was very onion heavy (my daughter thought maybe leeks) that I couldn't taste clam at all. It was also very thick and gluey. Lastly (and I know this is the luck of the ladle) if I got any actual clams, I didn't notice them. Clearly a lot is going right in that kitchen, but I think the head chef needs to go back to the drawing board on the chowder. For such an icon of a restaurant to be serving that chowder is a true shame.

Just got home from DPI. We were given a terribly crammed-in table for our party of ten (had…read morereservations) on the upper floor. Half of us couldn't move our seat back without hitting your head on the dormer. The acoustics were horrible as we could hardly hear the person next to you. Six of our party were in the restaurant on time. But four of our party arrived at location on time but were a little late (20 mins) getting in due to virtually no parking available. They eventually had to park at a marina among the boats and walk. During our wait, we were informed that we were only allotted two hours for our reservation by the waitstaff and then the management, rudely I might add. After we finished dinner, we were asked if anyone wanted dessert. Some said yes. The waitress left which we assumed to get dessert menus. However after a rather long delay she returned and informed us that we couldn't have dessert because they had another reservation. At this point, we were only 20 minutes past our ALLOTED time. We left and agreed that was the last time we would ever go the Daniel Packer Inne. When the reservations were made we were not informed we were on a strict time limit. If we were, we would not have chosen DPI as our party was from three states and coffee and dessert would have been nice before the long trip back home.

Initially came to this restaurant for their delicious seafood on a cold day, but stayed after…read morelearning 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!

Mystic Fish Camp was fantastic! Food was delicious, friendly service, clean with a super cute camp…read moretheme. 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!

Abbotts is the iconic lobster shack the Mystic River area. Sitting at the mouth of the river in…read morehistoric Noank, CT., Abbotts has served what most be millions of these crustaceans to people visiting Mystic. Everyday fresh lobster is from pots in Fishers Island and Long Island Sound find their way to Abbott's dock. Make sure you try a few!

I've been going to Abbott's since I was a kid every time my family visited Mystic. It is the…read morequintessential New England seafood shack. Even after all these years, Abbott's is still one of the best seafood restaurants I've been to. Obviously, the New England Lobster Feast is a must. The lobster is cooked perfectly as well as the steamers. The chowder is light and a great start to the meal. Don't pass over the tuna salad roll! Still my favorite tuna salad. It is magic. The great view and amazing food is a perfect stop when in Mystic.

Came bace 2 years later and I got the 6oz fillet ($28) and salmon jerky ($15). Salmon jerky was…read moresmoky 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

We went for lunch and were told right away that they were out of several menu items, which was…read morefine. 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.