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!!!

Really phenomenal spot. I saw online that this was a popular spot, and I definitely understand why…read more The oyster selection is really amazing, and the cornbread was crazy good as well. The clam chowder was some of the best I've ever had, too. Everyone was friendly, and service was great. Huge fan, would come back if I found myself in Mystic again!

Food was all very good - we had the clams casino, kale salad, and beet salad to start, and staples…read morelike fish and chips and fried clams and spaghetti fra diavolo for entrees. After living in Northern California for the past 15 years, I am ecstatic about getting real fried clams in New England as opposed to chunks of tough batter with just a tiny taste of clams in them. Service was exceptionally warm and friendly.

Good oysters and good drinky poos…read more Weird back patio in a parking lot? But if you got kids it works so they can scream and yell. We don't like to disturb the dining room

I had the mushroom burger and it was absolutely delicious. I wish I had gone with the potato salad…read moreversus the old bay mac salad. The potato salad was sooo good! I did also try some of the siracha wings. They definitely have a kick to them and I generally like spice. There was plenty of seating outdoors and indoors. The seating was nearly all taken though and the wait time for outdoors was 45min. I would recommend calling ahead if possible but you could possibly get a bar seat quickly.

Food 9/10 Mussels 12/10 (reorder)…read moreKid friend 6/10 It's an amazing gastro pub. The toast for the mussels woooof. KJ is awesome.

Our annual trek to DPI (as we celebrated our anniversary), was once again enjoyable. It never…read morefails, the dwelling built in 1756 is truly enchanting. The shrimp presented in the cocktail were cold, crisp and fresh and the sauce had a great taste and consistency. We also enjoyed the DPI skewers that included a bit of steak tip, a sea scallop and a fresh shrimp that was that was grilled to perfection and drizzled with a bit of horseradish cream sauce. The staff members are always welcoming and the aura of the visitors -since we became a nation seem ever-present. Bravo DPI... See you soon. On a visit to Mystic, I could not wait to find a restaurant that served more seafood than I could easily settle on. Sitting in the Mystic Marriott lobby, yelp pointed us to the Captain Daniel Packer Inne. What a find. Although the building was restored in 1979, it's origin dates to 1756. Everything seems to have been preserved -including the aura. As you would expect with a building older than the signing of the Declaration of Independence, it is small in size but large in hospitality. Without reservations, we did not stand much of a chance in the upstairs dinning area, but a flight of stairs down to the pub in the cellar... and we were seated in 20 minutes. For appetizers, we had the phyllo dough lobster lollipops and an order of artichoke hearts that were resting in a light lobster sauce (the artichoke that is) that invited us to soak up what was left with the delicious homemade bread we were served. For our main course we had the halibut steak that was sitting on top of freshly mashed potatoes with a smattering of fresh corn kernels. The customer service attendants were mindful of their tables and visited at opportune times. -Not when you start to take a bite and never did we wonder where they might have gone off to. Parking was a bit of a challenge but by far worth the hunt. If you are looking for a very friendly restaurant with a historical beginning and great food... Look no further. DPI is a definite re-visit for us.

I must first start by saying that I've been going to CDPI for 30 years. Honestly, on a cold winters…read moreday there's no better place than the cellar bar to sit in front of a fire, have a pint, and soup. The best. The building itself is gorgeous with thick beams and great finishes. It's a beautiful place even if it is a little tight. With that said, we had a party of 10 and had reservations in advance. Parking is always tricky, but we got a good spot in the lot and were very happy. The wait for the table was maybe 10 minutes which was not too bad. The waitress was very good and she took care of our water, drinks, and bread right away. The place was busy but we really were pleased with the service! I ordered the fish and chips. Most of the table ordered a steak, veggie, and mashed potatoes. Truffle fries was the appetizer that landed on my end of the table. They were not my favorite. Those who had the steak seemed happy with the meal. Both of us who had the fish and chips were not happy with the meal. We had fish and chips at Steak Loft the night before- and they did not compare. They were perfect. The order I had at Daniel Packard were heavy and filling but I was missing the light tempura batter, the crunch and soft fresh fish, and the great tartar sauce that is the standard for fish and chips! I didn't take my leftovers which is not the norm for me. I'll swing by in the winter for a pint in front of the fire no doubt, but I think another dinner is not in my future.

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.

What a joke…read more.. We were just here 11 days ago and it was completely fine. This visit was a different story, and honestly still hard to believe. Our waitress was walking away mid-sentence while we were trying to order. She never asked my girlfriend what side she wanted, just assumed fries without mentioning other options. The appetizer came out wrong and had to be sent back. When entrees came out, everyone at the table had food except me. My shrimp taco showed up 10 minutes later, clearly forgotten, and I was supposed to get four shrimp but only got two. Gone in one bite. When I brought it up, the manager didn't offer to remake it. She just knocked 50% off the price since I'd technically gotten "half" my shrimp. Not an apology, not a fix, just a discount calculated like a math problem. I've maybe written one review in my life. This experience was bad enough that I couldn't not write this one. Forgotten orders, wrong sides, missing food, and a manager who couldn't be bothered to actually fix it. We won't be back.

Really great experience. Service was excellent. Loved how they gave you free bread. The server…read moreoffered good recommendations, and a lot so we were bound to choose one that she said and not feel awk if we didn't. Neither of us tried the pasta which I know is a must, but the bread appetizer was enough. The salmon was BEAUTIFULLY cooked to perfection. Would recommend for a nicer date night or celebration (we went for our anniversary).

I came here on a Saturday evening and it was packed. After getting seated, it took 10 mins for the…read morewaiter to get to our table for the initial order . Afterwards I got the tomato fettuccine ($34) and it was brought out in another 20ish mins. The pasta was freshly made and did taste good. The seafood tasted a bit whatever surprisingly. Two of the mussels tasted extremely fishy compared to the others. Scallops and lobster were also just meh compared to the other seafood restaurants in the area. A little unimpressed with the food given the relatively high reviews here. Food(50%): 6.1 Staff/service(25%): 6.5 Value(25%): 6.0 Overall: 6.2/10

Sat outside and had a very nice view. Ordered the pineapple upside down cake martini and it was…read moreamazing!!! I ate the honey garlic salmon which was perfectly cooked, flavorful, and delicious. Hubby ordered the rocks21 burger which he said was juicy and tasty. Service was friendly and fast but not rushed. Great experience!

I went to this place with a service dog because I am disabled person, and the hostess was extremely…read morerude saying that they don't allow people with disabilities with service dogs. This is a serious problem. I am extremely concerned, not only for me, but for everyone who faces this type of discrimination.

Great lobster roll and fries. Yummy fish sandwich and…read morecoleslaw. Picnic tables Waterfront view

This was one of the biggest disappointments of the entire trip. Took a chance on this…read moreestablishment given the reviews. Now the ambiance surround this place was awesome but I must say the food was less than average. Ordered crab cake and burger- both were overcooked on the outside and somewhat mushy and not complete in the inside. The buns for both were cold and hard! How much would it take to warm both up? Visit at your own risk.