Excellent service. We had two large tables. Friendly, good excellent. Beautiful place on the water.read more

December 2025 A…read morelocal recommended this for a good afternoon lunch. The place is small but is right on the pier and you have fun views of the boat yard and water. The menu offers everything from soups and salads to scallop meals and sandwiches. Extremely well priced. There are about a dozen tables and a few high tops as well as a bar for seating. Parking is across the street. The staff is extremely friendly and attentive. I wish they had brewed iced tea, but they said it only comes from the fountain. Ick! Ordered a bowl of clam chowder soup. Very creamy and good flavor. The clams seem to be gritty. Probably could use a good rinse before they are cooked. But overall, the flavor and consistency our clams and potatoes with each bite was nice. Ordered the cod sandwich with onion rings. The cod sandwich is quite large. Served on a brioche bun with tomatoes and lettuce and a lemon wedge It was served piping hot. The fish, although large and presentation was nice, it lacked flavor. The batter was not completely cooked toward the meat of the fish. You get your choice of side and we had onion rings. They were standard side, but cooked to perfection. Overall, I was pleased with this restaurant. I would give the ambience a five out of five, the weight staff service was five out of five and the food would be a solid four. I would definitely come back to this restaurant.

Came by with a big group of friends after the Mystic St Patrick Irish Parade…read more The place was packed to rim. We had to park far up the hill. The band was amazing. We danced till our feet hurt. It felt as if I was in a huge concert. We had drinks and plenty appetizers to share. My favorite was the corned beef egg rolls. It was delicious !! The staff was very pleasant. We had such an amazing time. We will be back for sure!!!

We enjoyed a lovely dinner on a Saturday. Our first time visiting this place but not the last. My…read morelobster roll was delicious and my daughter enjoyed her pasta and shrimp dish. The mocktails could be a little bit more decorative but we definitely enjoyed the overall atmosphere with beautiful views and live music. Our waiter was super nice and accommodating.

I have been coming to this spice & tea exchange shop for years and it's one of my absolute…read morefavorites. Today it was super busy because they're having an event down in Mystic, so I made it a quick trip, but I was able to find some awesome Harry Potter inspired tea bundles. They have them for all houses so if you're looking for a great stocking stuffer, check out my pic on what you can get the HP lover in your life. I always find the best teas here like creme brûlée or bread pudding. They're out of the box and delish. The staff at this location are the best too which is why I love stopping into this location in particular.

This is a great specialty store to stop in when strolling down the streets of Mystic. There is a…read morehuge variety of teas, spices, salts--so many different kinds! My friend was able to find a spice she just cannot get at the grocery store. They also have some packaged dried ingredients to make soups, dips, sauces and more. It is worth a stop!

The bottom line: pure nostalgia (for me), great fried seafood (clams), hot dogs, and ice cream! I…read moregrew up going here and still remember their flurries and fried clams (yearn). I've been a few times in the past years and look forward to the next visit sweetie Sea Swirl!

So excited for opening day at Sea Swirl .... RI chowder good…read moreLobster Roll WAY too much mayonnaise

Great service and amazing food! We had a party of 6 adults…read moreand everyone raved about their meals! The nachos as an appetizer were spectacular! We will most assuredly be back soon!!!!

I love this place i go here a lot and the food is great! they give you good size portions and the…read moreservice is amazing! I love being able to smell it from downtown too!

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.

I would recommend making a reservation or placing your takeout order in advance, since they cook…read moreeverything fresh. The portions are smaller than expected for the price. That aside, let me tell you why the five stars. I am vegetarian so I have visited many Indian food establishments. I happen to live in a town full of Indian restaurants. Mystic Royal has made the best Indian food I have ever had. We ordered takeout for all four vegetarian entrees, and wow, the spicy eggplant dish made quite the impression. Top notch. The spice level is customizable. All the flavors of each dish come out. What a mouth savoring meal!!

My wife and I were craving Indian food and this restaurant was highly rated. The high ratings were…read morewell deserved. The owners are from Bangladesh, and they are quick to point out that this is not an East Indian restaurant but a fusion restaurant (I have never been clear on what a fusion restaurant is other than expanded menu). There were a number of dishes normally seen on menu from an Indian restaurant but no Nan bread. Instead they have paratha which if found I liked more The food was excellent. Previous cautions regarding wait time for food correct as I think every thing is freshly made rather than scooped up from last weeks offering. The ambience was modest (think small town diner rather than five star Michelin restaurant). I am more interested in quality of food. They do have a nice outdoor space. They caution regarding how hot you order food. My wife ordered it at 1/10 and was good. I have the Fireman's bowl and I think that is a 3 or 4 out of 10. I asked to have an order of Dal for take out at the heat that the chef usually eat it at. After signing a consent form and waiver (joking) she gave me an order of dal at 8/10. I tried it at this heat and yes, probably should have a glass of milk or some yogurt to cut the heat. I will try a 10/10 next time. All I all an excellent experience and one to be repeated.

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?

We made our way to The Mariner for a late lunch after spending much of our day at the Mystic…read moreAquarium and the Olde Mistick Village. I really liked the ambiance of the space, it's quite comfortable and has a nautical aesthetic. We were sat in a cozy little corner by the window, a great spot for watching the bustling of the little seaside town. The staff was very friendly and knowledgeable of the restaurant's offerings, noting in their introduction that the focus of the menu is on fresh local seafood, and that everything on the menu is freshly made in house. I was very eager to try a cup of the clam chowder for an appetizer since many other reviewers have said that it's some of the best they've ever tasted, and after trying it for myself I'm more than inclined to agree with them; it had a perfect consistency and excellent flavor. Boyfriend wanted the fried mozzarella so we got some of that, and that was pretty tasty as well. Boyfriend got the chicken parm sandwich for his meal and I got the fish and chips. I didn't end up trying the sandwich, but he said he liked it. My fish and chips plate was pretty good; the fish tasted just a tad under seasoned to me, however the flavorful tartar sauce helped with that and I could tell the fish itself was great quality. The hand cut fries were good, but I wasn't really a fan of the coleslaw. Overall we had a pleasant experience at The Mariner. A very good choice for fresh seafood and a relaxed vibe. I'm sure I'll be in town again at some point; if I come back to The Mariner, I'll make a point to get a bowl of the clam chowder instead of a cup, because that alone is absolutely worth returning for... but until then, I'll be dreaming about it.

I've really enjoyed this bakery for years. My parents got their wedding cake here over 2 decades…read moreago and we have been coming ever since. The coffee is delicious, pastries are fresh and their pre-made meals are perfection. I especially love the desserts and they serve the BEST cherry cheesecake. Service is always exceptional but I wish they had more seating areas indoors for the winter time or for rainy days. Overall 10/10 everytime!!

Trash tier food at boutique prices…read more Just threw out the "beef Stroganoff". A $19 prepackaged entree that had three, count them, THREE pieces of beef in it. Tasted like someone made gravy from bouillon and tossed it with some overcooked egg noodles. There was nothing redeeming about this food whatsoever. To the trash where it belongs.

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.