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    Rio Rapido

    4.6 (17 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 8:00 pm

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    This is my favorite go to takeout place in the area. I always get a salad and is so huge, it literally 3 meals for me!

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    Some of the most delicious Mexican food that I have ever eaten. They use great ingredients and put together fantastic dishes.

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    In the basement of Rio Salido lies this little gem of a Mexican takeout restaurant! The quesadillas are the best I've ever had!!!!!!

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    Finally! Some excellent fast affordable Mexican in Mystic! They nailed it! Mmmmmmmmmmm!!!!!!

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    The Shipwright's Daughter - crispy fried oysters

    The Shipwright's Daughter

    4.4(404 reviews)
    1.3 mi
    $$

    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.

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    The Shipwright's Daughter - Interior

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    The Shipwright's Daughter - Sea-scargot . Basically tastes like mussels.

    Sea-scargot . Basically tastes like mussels.

    The Shipwright's Daughter - A fantastic hotel attached to an even better eatery.

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    A fantastic hotel attached to an even better eatery.

    Engine Room - grass fed burger ($17.50)

    Engine Room

    3.9(1.6k reviews)
    1.3 mi
    $$

    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.

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    Engine Room - Bar area

    Bar area

    Engine Room - Pulled pork sandwich w/ potato salad

    Pulled pork sandwich w/ potato salad

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    Toast + Tonic Creative Kitchen - Vanilla coconut cupcake and red velvet cake pop.  Really good!

    Toast + Tonic Creative Kitchen

    4.0(62 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    Really cute bakery/restaurant in mystic village that was a great vibe for a weekend brunch. The…read moreinside was well decorated, and the menu had plenty of options without being overwhelming. Cocktails were great and fairly strong. The two sweet dishes we tried were pretty good, but the savory items definitely looked more unique so would try those next time. Service was friendly as well. Overall a great place to get a bite and some tasty drinks.

    Every time we visit mystic this place is usually packed but this time we must've beat the rush and…read morewere able to get a table. The place isn't that big either inside so it fills up quick. They might be a tad bit under staffed cause we did wait a bit before someone got us a table and even to pay and get some of the bakery items was a bit of a wait, but it wouldn't stop me from going again. The food actually came out fairly quickly. The wife and I both got the grilled chicken sandwich with fries and my son got the French toast. I will admit, when my wife wanted to come here I really wasn't in the mood for anything I saw on the menu. We were on vacation and we weren't having much luck with food options the whole time so I was just being picky. That all changed tho when food arrived because that sandwich was excellent and really hit the spot. And the fries.....if you like McDonald's fries, you will like these even more because to me that's what they reminded of when their fries used to be good. My son enjoy his French toast. Will definitely go back. Price was reasonable as well. Oh!! Almost forgot about the bakery items. We got a chocolate chip cookie, a macadamia nut cookie and my son wanted macaroons. The cookies were awesome and I guess the macaroons were too cause my son ate them all and wouldn't share

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    Toast + Tonic Creative Kitchen - Dining area

    Dining area

    Toast + Tonic Creative Kitchen
    Toast + Tonic Creative Kitchen

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    Pasta Fresca & Piadina - weighed 5 pounds

    Pasta Fresca & Piadina

    4.5(65 reviews)
    1.5 mi
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    I was in Mystic on New Year's Eve morning, killing time in between food activities, when I saw…read morePasta Fresca & Piadina in a Yelp search result. Its grinders looked damn good. Since Pasta was in the name, I figured it might be more of a market than a grinder shop and I decided to visit. It was actually more of a grinder shop that sold some fresh pasta and sauces and things that you would expect a grinder shop to have. I honestly thought about walking out without buying anything, but I kept thinking about that awesome looking Italian Trio (basically like an Italian Combo) grinder. I decided to order a small, take some pics and a couple of bites, and save the rest for later since I had lunch plans. This grinder was my ideal Italian Combo. First off, the small was huge. Full size at most places. I ate it over the course of two days. I ordered it with lettuce, tomato, banana peppers, cucumbers, provolone, Oil and Vinegar, Salt and Pepper, and Mayo. The three meats were pepperoni, Genoa salami and capicola. The bread was good, fresh and up to the job of holding the ingredients. There were about six slices of meats, but they folded them around the inside of the bun (cut on one side) so you were really getting about 12 layers in each bite. And the inside was stuffed with the veggies and other toppings. So stuffed that the toppings fell out as you were taking bites. But that was actually great from my perspective, because you could just pick up the fallen toppings and put them exactly where you were going to bite next. I've been to a lot of highly rated grinder shops in CT. I don't think I've had a better Italian combo. The ingredients were all great. It was a well constructed sandwich. You got bits and pieces of most of the stuff in each bite. Ingredients were in the right proportion. It was salty. Acidic. Juicy. Great contrasting textures. This was a text book Italian Combo Grinder. Now if you live near Mystic, getting a grinder from Pasta Fresca is a no brainer because you can take it home. If you're not from the Mystic area, there was a bit of seating. Seating may be hit or miss though. In any event, if you can figure out where you're going to eat the Italian Trio, you're going to love it. Can't believe I've never heard of this place. 5 Stars

    The grinder sandwiches are not only HUGE but also absolutely amazing. One of the best sandwiches…read moreI've had in my life. The owner was so friendly and described everything on the menu to us. She gave us samples to make sure we got something we would truly enjoy. Overall, 10/10 experience.

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    Pasta Fresca & Piadina - Counter

    Counter

    Pasta Fresca & Piadina - Small Turkey-Bread was STALE today!!! 8/24/24

    Small Turkey-Bread was STALE today!!! 8/24/24

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    Cucina Al Pantheon - Fruti Di Marę

    Cucina Al Pantheon

    4.4(26 reviews)
    1.4 mi

    Absolutely Exceptional - A True Taste of Italy!…read more The homemade linguine with cream of zucchini and mussels was nothing short of extraordinary. The pasta was perfectly cooked, silky, tender, and clearly made with passion. The cream of zucchini sauce was velvety and light, coating each strand of linguine with just the right amount of A beautiful meal, warm hospitality, and a pristine environment--this restaurant is a true gem. I would return again and again! Serv

    Alright. We started with drinks at the bar - lovely bartender, fun experience. Got seated once the…read morerest of our party arrived - there were 7 of us. We did wait a bit to get someone to take our order, but Sam was terrific. I got swordfish with asparagus risotto - the swordfish was a wee bit overdone, but the risotto was really good. The vodka rigatoni was ordered by a few people and it was a bit salty. The 4 cheese pizza was ok - I did not try it, but it was tried by 3 others and rated crispy and ok. My sister in law liked her eggplant parm. There was no bread, so we were offered 4 free desserts- which was lovely. We LOVED the desserts - I don't even like tiramisu and I really liked it! Cheesecake was delicious and the lava cakes were a hit. There was a little confusion over 6 vs 9 oz pours for the wine - I was only asked once what I wanted and the price was significantly different. Like $23 for the 9 oz rose. The staff was very kind - they were not always nearby and would disappear at times, but our interactions were really nice. We were busy celebrating our nephew's graduation- so we enjoyed ourselves and were grateful for the time together. A few bumps here and there, but we had a lovely evening.

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    Cucina Al Pantheon - Interior main restaurant

    Interior main restaurant

    Cucina Al Pantheon - Swordfish - Tender swordfish brightened with Mediterranean flavors.

    Swordfish - Tender swordfish brightened with Mediterranean flavors.

    Cucina Al Pantheon - Swordfish - Buttery swordfish over Sicilian couscous & caper sauce.

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    Swordfish - Buttery swordfish over Sicilian couscous & caper sauce.

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