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    Sip Wine Bar

    4.7 (34 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 6:00 PM

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    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Jessica M.

    The spot is an absolute gem! I went for a build your own charcuterie and my friend had a flight of 3 wines while I sipped two glasses of alcohol free Riesling The server (Bri) knew her stuff and was totally on top of customer service while owner, Derek, sat down and talked for a while about the business and wine! We loved it! They offer wine tasting classes and I can't wait to return for a real wine flight in the fall!!

    Charcuterie board. Excellent!
    Rose E.

    This place is a hidden gem. My husband and I stopped for wine and apps for our anniversary. We chatted with the owner Derrik, and our server, Steve. They were very friendly and helpful. We told Steve which types of wines we like, and he put together flights for us, which were perfect. The cheeses there was amazing as well. I highly recommend the Delice de Bourgogne cheese that's nice and creamy. I really loved the little fruit crackers they came with. Can't wait to go back.

    Sammi M.

    I stopped in here with a group of friends on a Friday afternoon to try out some new wines. We got there shortly after they opened and were able to get a table pretty easily. The wine options are great and it's nice that you can get a glass or a flight of options. Our waiter was also really helpful and able to describe the ones with a lot of information. We each got a flight and then we also shared a board of cheese and bites for the table. It's a bit expensive, but definitely good quality and a cute spot. I recommend a visit!

    Rosè
    Jazz P.

    A hidden gem in the town of Old Saybrook, CT. My sister surprised me here for my birthday surprise back in March 2021. And it was an amazing experience. A very small yet cute & cozy wine bar. The Staff is very friendly and overall the atmosphere is also very nice & light. They have cheese boards, crackers and desserts to pair with wine. Highly encouraged and recommended to stop by here if you live near by or are in the area. Their spring Rosè was definitely worth trying!

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    Michelle D.

    Super cute place. Great selection if wines, with a knowledgeable staff happy to help you navigate any variety you're not familiar with. Hubs and I went for an anniversary drink and ended up getting a flight (him) and a glass of cab (me) with a few cheeses and olives. Everything was delicious and the staff was super friendly and personable. Happy to have tired this place and looking forward to going back again!

    Nicole S.

    A hidden gem! This is such a fun alternative to a winery and a great addition to the area. My girlfriends and I went one afternoon and enjoyed some wine flights and a cheese plate. It is a bit pricey and the only reason I'm not giving it five stars is because of a mix up with the price of a glass of wine (charged for a more expensive wine that we didn't ask for).

    Wine flight
    Jenna B.

    Loved this little place located right off Main Street. Owner was very friendly, knowledgeable, and welcoming. Great wine selections with awesome charcuterie boards as well. Will definetly be back again!

    Delicious cheese and fruit plate to complement our wine flights! Lovely presentation and the side of pate was nice.
    Susan S.

    We enjoyed wine flights and some lovely cheese/fruit options. The food was beautifully presented. It was relaxing, clean and the service was great. I will encourage other friends to go to Sip! I will be back:) They also offer desserts for those with a sweet tooth.

    Carrot Cupcake, Ruby Port, Flourless Chocolate Cake, Red wine
    Emily M.

    This is my third time this week going to Sip! I absolutely love it. I'm not a big wine drinker, but I have to say it's the experience of Sip that makes it a special place. The owners know so much about the wines & recommend amazing pairings. I enjoy getting a flight of 3 to try dinners wines. I've always done a cheeseboard -- and current love the 3 Year Aged-Cheddar, Cashel Blue, and Midnight Moon. Highly recommend the fig jam if you have to choose one side! We also splurged and finished off the night with a Carrot Cupcake, and Flourless Chocolate Cake. The owner recommended wines to go with the dessert & they were delicious. They truly are so helpful!

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    I almost cried at how good of service they had. Disability friendly 10/10. Love this place.

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    Met my girlfriend for the first time since Covid! It was spot on.Service, wine and food was excellant.

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    Great wines by the glass, excellent desserts from Dagmar's, and lots of yummy treats from Fromage!

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    Aspen Restaurant and Bar - Bread and butter

    Aspen Restaurant and Bar

    3.9(219 reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$$

    Last night we decided to take a much needed jaunt out of the house.we stopped in at the bar for a…read morecocktail and light bite. My husband had onion soup and he said it was the best he's had locally. I opted for the calamari and they were tender, cooked perfectly and the light sauce was a perfect addition. We both had old fashions and the bartender, Peter, made them exactly how they should be made. Delicious. He said he was new to the restaurant but obviously experienced in his trade. And one heck of a nice man. Highly recommend.

    I was sooo excited to have lunch at Aspen today. It's been on my to do list for so long. We were…read moreseated promptly on arrival. They seemed understaffed and it was at least 10 minutes before anyone came over. Our server never introduced herself. (Later looking at the receipt, her name was Cate) She simply walked up with no greeting and just said "what are we drinking?" My wine pour was significantly less than my husband's, which was not a good start especially after having waited. We ordered small plates to start and I wish we stopped there. The seared tuna was great and had both an aioli and a spicy soy based sauce. My husband had the Kobe beef pot stickers and they were tasty, with a nice warm veggie medley in the middle of the plate. The pot stickers could have used a bit more sauce though. When it came time to order entrees, I was fully set on the lobster panini. The server advised me not to order that, and raved about the carbonara, so I ordered that instead. Big mistake. Huge! I wish she just let me order my panini. The carbonara was full of dark meat chicken (gross!!) that tasted gamey, and the sauce was broken. It clearly had too much butter and was not an authentic carbonara. I told our server multiple times that I did not like it. I had separated all the chicken in a pile and ate maybe 1/3 of the pasta. She strangely kept offering to make me the short rib pappardelle instead, which I declined, as I had no interest in that dish. I found it so odd that she picked out a specific dish to offer as a substitute. At least if she offered the lobster panini, it would have made sense since that's what I originally wanted to order, if not for her meddling in my order. My husband ordered a burger cooked medium. It was fully well done. The fries were limp and not crispy. Not a good showing. He wrapped his up to take home, but I did not. Clearly not eating 3/4 of the meal and also not taking it home was a sign of my discontent. I wish I took photo of my plate as I left it. I was pretty offended when she did not remove it from the bill. It's fine, we paid it, but that will be the first and last time we dine at Aspen. We paid our bill as charged, took the cost of my meal out of her tip, and called it a day. This is something I do not often do, but I felt warranted on this occasion, due to the poor food quality and her absolute indifference. We will not be back. Two stars only for the yummy small plates and the very very sweet hostess!!

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    Aspen Restaurant and Bar - Great atmosphere

    Great atmosphere

    Aspen Restaurant and Bar - Some of the beat new England clam chowder - a thyme butter tops off this gem

    Some of the beat new England clam chowder - a thyme butter tops off this gem

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    Bistro Mediterranean & Tapas Bar - Seafood Paella

    Bistro Mediterranean & Tapas Bar

    4.3(393 reviews)
    4.6 mi
    $$

    The food from beginning with appetizers, main course and desserts!…read more The service was phenomenally excellent as they were right there on point without having to have glasses filled with water, checked to see if another glass of wine was wanted and totally respectful! The Manager checked on various times to make sure we were satisfied.

    We arrived around 4:15 to catch the Happy Hour. When we arrived, we noticed the slight musty smell…read moreright at the entryway...not a good impression. We asked the bartender if we could enjoy the Happy Hour at one of the tables, he said, No. Only at the bar. Something that was not spelled out on the menu nor the website. We sat at the bar. The menu listed the house gin at $5. I asked which Gin did they use as House Gin. The bartender said, I can give you Tanqueray but the price is not $5 like the menu says, it's $7. He said that menu was from Milford, not Westbrook. Weird...so I get a glass of wine, which did ring at $6 like the menu said. We ordered a few "tapas". Out of the four that we tried, the best one was the turnover (empanada), then the meatballs (tiny meatballs), then the fried calamari (which tasted and looked out of a frozen wholesale fried calamari bag) and last the pork medallion (not tasty at all). When the bill came, two of the tapas had the wrong price (higher than what the menu said)....I had to ask the bartender to rectify, which he did.....Poor people the ones that do not check their bills....they can easily be overcharged here....Big time..... Not recommended....not coming back.

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    Bistro Mediterranean & Tapas Bar - Dining room

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    Saltwater Farm Vineyard

    Saltwater Farm Vineyard

    3.8(170 reviews)
    25.6 mi
    $$

    Saltwater Farm is a must visit if you are in the Mystic/Stonington area…read more This was my 1st time here and won't be my last. Very nice, quaint, vinyard tucked away off a local road. The Vinyard is set in a refinished barn that has multiple indoor and outdoor seating areas. Sitting outside has a wonder view of the vineyard while sipping on your wine. Definitely a great place to have a wedding. My friend enjoys wine and she really enjoyed their Sauvignon Blanc they had.

    Update: I gave a 5 star review very recently but am now…read moreretracting that review. Customer service is my number 1. We visited yesterday afternoon for the music and pizza truck. We purchased a bottle of wine which we didn't finish so my wife asked about either re corking or sealing the bag due to it will be considered a open container in a vehicle if for any reason being pulled over by law enforcement during transport. The woman behind the bar gave a rude gesture by shrugging her shoulders and said "we dont do that" and then walked away as my wife was still talking to her. The woman then turned around and shrugged her shoulders again as if she didnt care and then disappeared. This type of customer service behavior put a bad taste in our mouths. Since there are other vineyards in the area, we will not be returning for a while, or maybe even never return again. Below is my original review. Our favorite vineyard to visit in the area. Great place with great people. We visit often. The wine is a French style and have a variety of red and white wines that are very flavorful. Saltwater has a wonderful atmosphere and is relaxing. Visit on a evening when they have live music and a food truck. Check their website for dates and times.

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    Saltwater Farm Vineyard - The water that abuts the vineyard

    The water that abuts the vineyard

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    Drift - Fish And Chips Your Girl Told You Not To Worry About!

    Drift

    4.5(68 reviews)
    4.2 mi

    This was a surprisingly good find! One of the best fish & chips I've had!…read more Watch out for that Kool & Deadly, it comes with a whole shot of rum extra in it! Dog friendly, great view of the CT river. Going to be coming back for sure

    Hi, I was happy to hear back from the restaurant that they decided to refund me for my purchase. I…read morelook forward to trying again. There are some things in your video review you wrote up that are not accurate (and some things that you wrote that we're not accurate from my perspectivs) that I would like to have a chance to respond to... Whatever menu I was handed that had the lobster roll description on It did not have a description that included onions. There seem to have been multiple menus the restaurant had that day. When I was outside a server said that she would bring over the lobster menu (this menu was not given to me) when I was reading off of the original menu I was given the lobster roll did not include onion. Honest mistake of wrong menu being given, but it helps for customers to know what ingredients are in things like that when dealing with food sensitivities. The server never checked in to ask how the meal was/if I needed anything. I was a server for over 10 years and I know that's the first things I do after dropping off someone's food to ensure everything is good. There was food left on my plate, fries. Thanks for the refund, and I hope trying another time I will find it to be a better experience!

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    Drift - Happy Hour Tuna Nachos

    Happy Hour Tuna Nachos

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