Lovely first experience at the mariner , my friend raved about it on the drive down ! And they did…read morenot disappoint! We tried the creole seafood chowder which was very flavourful and amazing esp on a cold stormy night ( which it was when we went )! Highly recommend! I also tried the hot lobster roll served with coleslaw and fries . Which again was very fresh and amazing esp! Highly recommend! And we also ordered the side of brussel sprouts to share and again everything was great ! I also enjoyed my tropical sangria ! Felt like I was somewhere warm and not in the middle of a rain storm ! Finally for dessert I got the bread pudding !! The presentation 10/10 , the flavours 10/10 and the waitress recommended a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side and it's a MUST !! Sooo good !! Best bread pudding I have ever had !!! Amazing food ! Great staff and great location in mystic !! Can't wait to be back !

Tried the lobster roll this time. Total disappointment. I had one at the Lobster Shack before and…read moreit was GREAT. Not sure why this one wasn't good. Also it came with fries and I would have preferred to substitute a side salad but that wasn't clear or offered. Oh well. $32 later...

The bride and I planned a pit stop on our way back from a wedding on the cape and thanks to Yelp,…read morewe found this fantastic restaurant which is located just outside of the busy downtown area. Fairly busy Sunday afternoon but we were quickly seated at the raw bar with a great view of the kitchen, which BTW is a well oiled machined and fun to watch, not quite as crazy as the Bear, but impressive. Tuna tartar to start followed by some delicious cherrystones then we split the Mussels in coconut milk with lemon grass and cilantro and some amazing sour dough bread for dipping. 10/10!!!

We were pretty disappointed with our experience, especially as a family dining with a toddler. We…read morewere told by the host that they would bring us a high chair, but after waiting, our server eventually asked "do you want me to see if I can find a high chair?" We had the request in the notes of our reservation, so it's a shame they didn't have it set up for us when we walked in or at least upon sitting down. There's no kids menu, and the regular menu is very limited if you have a child with a food allergy. My son has an egg allergy, and there were barely any options for him. There wasn't even a simple chicken option on the menu. We ultimately settled on a grilled cheese because it was essentially the only thing that worked, and no one offered to modify something or suggest another option that could accommodate him. The service overall wasn't particularly attentive, which made the limited options even more frustrating. Unfortunately, the food itself also didn't live up to the hype for us. I understand not every restaurant caters specifically to families, but a little more attentiveness and willingness to accommodate a child with a food allergy would have gone a long way. Based on our experience, I wouldn't recommend this restaurant for families with young kids or dietary restrictions.

We had a great experience here for our anniversary dinner. The restaurant was incredibly…read moreaccommodating of our toddler and his egg allergy, which made us feel completely at ease. Our server was attentive, thoughtful, and genuinely welcoming. The food was delicious, with great flavor and generous portions. Both the roasted oysters and the crispy fried oysters were the most memorable bites of the evening. They were delicate, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. Our entrées were equally impressive and generously portioned. And to top it all off, the homemade limoncello was the perfect ending. It was thyme and chamomile flavored. We can't wait to come back!

I've been here multiple times for dinner and brunch and definitely had a good time…read more The deviled eggs are amazing! They also have a pavlova dessert that I highly recommend. The wine list is good. The coffee (bees knees I think) is outstanding. Parking is right behind. Ask for a window table to enjoy people watching. Service is server dependent someday good someday great. Cute ambiance and great food.

A very good COLD and traditional New England Lobster Roll…read more 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.

We have been wanting to try this place for months, but timing didn't work out. We finally made it!…read more 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.

Great experience with Lori, beautiful cocktails and fantastic dinner with great service!read more

Came here 10+ years ago and always talked about it. Finally found our way back to mystic and had to…read morestop back in....definitely as good as we remember. Never eaten up top but love the pub vibes below. Food has always been very good and the atmosphere is perfect for the setting. Great spot to grab food or a cold drink!

Food and Service was outstanding Great location ~it was a…read morewarm day, but having all the windows and glass panel walls open made for a nice pleasant breeze. There is plenty of offstreet parking Off the beaten path, but still walkable to downtown Definitely recommend this spot

Red 36 is fabulous. We sat at the outside bar and had an excellent experience from start to finish…read more We ordered oysters, clam casino flatbread, Thai lettuce wraps, and a wedge salad--everything was fresh and delicious. The cocktails were also outstanding. The energy at the bar was fun! The staff were friendly and professional. Overall, Red 36 delivered on every level--excellent food, excellent drinks, excellent service, and a fantastic fun vibe. My advice to you--add it to your bucket list!!! 5 out of 5 stars.

This place is the bomb! We stopped at Universal Package Store to grab a couple of Bright Wave…read moreIPAs--the woman working there was incredibly friendly! To weather everyone's expectations, this place is super casual and that's part of the charm. We sat on picnic tables outside. Over the Fourth of July weekend, we started with a dozen shucker's choice oysters, then ordered one hot lobster roll and one cold for the ultimate taste test. Both were amazing, but the hot Connecticut-style roll won by a claw. Hot tip: Abbott's is BYOB, so stop at Universal Package Store on the way. If we're ever back in Connecticut, we'll definitely be back!

I don't get the hype. Is the view nice... is it a great place to catch a sunset... sure. The…read moregrounds a nice and the view is pretty, but beyond that its kind of a tourist trap. The food is abysmal, the service is haphazard and the ordering process is confusing, especially for first timers. We ordered at the window and were given a ticket. On the ticket is written "take to the big red counter" and it has our order number. We went to the "big red counter" as its labeled, but there were no signs or instructions that in order for our food to be cooked we had to turn in the ticket. After the fact is was explained to me that some people order, but want to enjoy the grounds first and wait to have their order prepared. That doesnt make sense to me, because you could enjoy the grounds, then stand in line to order, but it would have been nice to have some explanation of that. So we wait for our order, and only the chowder, baguette & shrimp cocktail come out, she says my number will be called again when the rest is ready. So my stuffed clams take another 10-12 and in the time im waiting my chowder is now luke warm. The chowder was passable, not great, but not horrible. The baguette was soft and not crispy, served cold with rock hard butter. The 6 shrimp were of varying sizes, only 1 of which would have been considered Jumbo. $14 for 6 is a bit of a stretch. The stuffed clams weren't cooked through, and the breading was still "soupy" in the middle. Not a place I would consider returning to.

We hustled over here and arrived at 8:25p! The server welcomed us and glady took us in even with a…read more9pm closing time. We ordered the spinach strawberry salad, fried calamari and coconut curry mussels. We were fine with everything coming out together and it did! We had to dig into the calamari first and it was amazing! The breaded is incredibly light and crispy at the same time. A very tender batter. Fresh calamari and sweet and hot peppers was delightful with a hint of heat. House made tomato sauce for dipping was tangy and sweet. The mussels were steaming hot for a while too. The coconut and curry were light, the mussels perfectly cooked and cleaned. Yes, it matters! We ended up taking the salad back to our room and it was tasty as well. Large slices of fresh strawberries, sliced roasted almonds, feta cheese and a dressing that wasn't too heavy, tangy or tart. It was perfect. Our servers looked after us and were very kind too. They told us not to rush even though it was close to closing time. If only we lived closer because we would be here regularly. The food is top notch!!

We went for lunch around 1:30. Got seated right away. Got drinks and ordered. Had the spinach salad…read more- excellent with goat cheese, pecan and strawberries and lobster roll. My family got calamari - terrific! Fish and chips went over well and lots of lobster options. My lobster roll was spot on -perfectly cooked and a nice, buttery roll. Every plate was cleaned! Not cheap, but great service, and great food.

Another wonderful experience on my trip. Our server, Kelsey, was super. She gave us a choice on…read morewhere to sit and we chose by the window. It was perfect!. Kelsey took our orders. I had a small bowl of clam chowder and my friends and I shared the seafood platter. The food was delicious and plentiful. The scenery was beautiful as well. Thank you Fisherman's and Kelsey for a great time!

By far our favorite sit down meal from our trip to CT! Our server was so sweet and accommodating…read more(very much appreciated her patience and understanding with our toddler) and the food was unbelievably fresh on all fronts. The steamers and raw oysters were so delicious - definitely recommend getting these to start. The freshness can't be beat! The views by the window were gorgeous and we ordered a bottle of sauvignon blanc with dinner and watched the sun go down - was pleasantly surprised the mark up on the bottle wasn't higher. My linguine and clams were so yummy - generous with the clams which I was happy to see. My husband enjoyed his steamed lobster - not cheap, but quality and they crack it for you for an extra $5. Skipped dessert because we were so full but their espresso was nice and strong. Would love to come back and sit outside next time!

I sometimes say if a place has a fantastic location, it doesn't have to have fantastic food…read more However, when you charge nice restaurant prices, a fantastic location will not save you from myriad service and food quality issues. Haring's has a terrific, classic New England location in Noank right along the Mystic Harbor. It's a touch north of Abbot's, and is where Ford's used to be. Our family was on a boat and looking to dock for lunch. The Captain's first choice for lunch did not have dock parking available, and I recommended Harings based on social media posts. The Harings employee who helped us dock was very nice, helpful and hard working. He was probably the high point of our experience. We were told that since he had a boat, we would have to eat on our boat and they would come to the boat and take our order when it was our turn. From the point we were told that, here was our experience. Nobody came to take our order for about 45 minutes. I went to the desk and they apologized and sent someone to take our order. She was friendly and helpful. We were told it would take about 30 minutes to get our food. It took longer. A boat that docked about 30 minutes after us had their order taken within about 15 minutes, and they received their food 10 minutes before I had to complain that we still hadn't received any of our food. The person I spoke with was friendly and our food arrived soon after I said something. The food, which was not inexpensive, was not spectacular. Certain items were not delivered. My son said his fries were not warm and were undercooked, and his $18 chicken sandwich was much smaller than cheaper sandwiches he normally orders.The people who ordered hot lobster rolls said they were OK. At this point, so much time had passed, that we did not have time for them to correct these issues. I ordered the Bisquets and Gravy, which was a 1/2 pound of lobster, lobster bisque and cheddar biscuits. The bisque was average. It could have been better seasoned. There was a lot of lobster, but at least some bites were overcooked. The lobster wasn't well seasoned either. The highlight of my food was the oysters, which was a substitute for the scallop crudo they had run out of after I ordered. I have the sense that the people who helped us, wanted to provide good service. It just seemed like the structure of the service was disorganized, and you never knew if they had forgotten you or that was just the normal lag. I ultimately concluded it was mostly that they had forgotten about us. The location is fantastic. Perhaps the food is better when the business is less steady. I did not see enough in this visit to return. This was probably my least favorite New England water side food experience in years. Especially at this price point. 2.25 Stars

Dinner on the dock? Yes please. Doesn't get more New England than that! Love their oyster bar…read more Every dish on the menu is spectacular. My go to is a lobster roll, chowder, and oysters. Recently I also got the swordfish and fish and chips. Anything you order is going to be your new favorite meal. I would eat at Harings everyday if I could. Staff is super nice and quick.