This very best at salads and soups whenever you find yourself in the Mystic area do stop and try…read morethem out you won't regret it really good company service for beginners in ordering salads and really good soups as well the ambience is nice and cozy.

Where are you Jed? The lunch line is out the door with long waits. They have nice tasting salads…read more But also check their hours before you come.

We'd heard from friends that Shipwright's Daughter in Mystic was a must-try. Wow, were they right…read more From the warm greeting at the door to the beautiful decor, the experience started strong. We were seated at a lovely table for two overlooking Main Street - watching people stroll by from that elevated perch behind glass felt almost cinematic. The real star of the show was the food, which is ultimately what you're there for, and it delivered. The menu offers plenty of options without being overwhelming. I started with the Crispy Pig's Head as an appetizer - a bold choice that turned out to be outstanding. For my entrée, the bucatini with seacoast mushrooms, sherry, parmesan, mushroom cream, and fine herbs was perfectly cooked, and carried a subtle but deeply flavorful sauce. And the housemade sourdough with poblano honey butter? Absolutely outstanding. To be fair, our server took a little time to warm up but found their footing and gave us everything we needed. Parking in Mystic on a busy weekend night can also be a challenge and expensive. Neither is reason enough to skip this one. Ship Wright's Daughter is exactly the kind of restaurant Mystic deserves. Don't wait for a special occasion -- just go.

I really didn't want to write this review, but potential patrons should know what they can expect…read morewhen working with the event staff at Shipwright's Daughter - if they plan to have a private dining experience and event there. My husband and I got married last December. We decided we would hold off on celebrating with our family and invite everyone out from California to join us for a weekend full of activities in Connecticut and a special dinner at Shipwright's Daughter during Memorial Day weekend. We contacted the restaurant's events team to work out high level details starting in late January - to book a private room and hold a date and time. From the get go, the communication we received from the event staff was dismal to say the least. Not only did the events manager misquote the estimate for the room reservation, she came back and asked for a much higher price (up charging by an additional 30% of the original minimum fee) two months after we confirmed and discussed the date. She then explained it was due to the holiday weekend. Our date had never changed from the moment we inquired, so we would have appreciated knowing this upfront. Over the course of several months (and an absurd number of emails and a few calls), we tried to solidify the menu and wine selection and made multiple attempts before hearing back from the team. It was about two weeks before the big event when we were able to confirm a menu. It was about four days before the event that we heard back from the beverage director, but by then, my husband and I had already decided we would bring our own wine bottles, not wanting to leave it to chance with this team. I won't go into further details about the frustration we felt regarding their system for communications (they use an internal system that doesn't make it easy for guests to know who is copied on emails and who sees what). That is something I hope they will work out. When the big day came, I walked into the room and noticed there were a number of chairs missing, so I counted the chairs. They had an incorrect number of chairs for adults and not enough high chairs for the toddlers. We had requested a specific number of these chairs (weeks prior and mentioned it multiple times in writing), and I thought it was safe to assume that this was a basic checklist item for events set up. I was dumbfounded in the moment. I couldn't help but wonder what else they were going to miss or mess up that evening. It was disappointing to have our family members wait while the staff scrambled to pull other chairs into the room. From the time it took to take everyone's order from the set menu, the time between courses being served, and the attentiveness for pouring water and wine - all of it was a miss. The level of hospitality that we expected from a restaurant so recognized for its incredible food and approach to sustainable sourcing was completely overshadowed by the lack of attention and care by its staff - since day one of planning this event. Even a few of our family members commented on this during the dinner. At the end of the day, we felt like an obligation rather than welcomed guests, and that is mainly why I'm leaving this review. We had been patrons of Shipwright's a couple of times prior to this event, which is why we chose this establishment - to represent the best that Connecticut has to offer, when it comes to a dining experience we could vouch for. We no longer feel that we can recommend this restaurant. If you care about hospitality, I would recommend looking elsewhere.

We were a party of 6 that went in for happy hour to watch the World Cup finals. There were plenty…read moreof TVs with the game on and we were sat right away with our reservation. The service was excellent and they were able to keep up with the crowd. My favorite out of the apps off of the happy hour menu was the tips and mash. They were cooked medium rare, just as we ordered them, so tender and flavorful! The dipping sauce complimented the steak perfectly and the mashed potatoes were fantastic. The fish bites were also incredibly delicious. They are basically little bites of fish and chips with tartar sauce. We had 4 orders and all were gone. The meatballs were also a hit...they were flavorful, cooked just right and the sauce was very good. Definitely would recommend them. The pizza was ok, basic bar pizza. The drinks rolled in and all of them were good pours...no complaints at all and great happy hour prices.

Mixed review for us Start with the good. Sat at the bar,…read morebartenders were attentive and were super helpful in helping us make decisions. Both of us loved our drinks and dinner (I had the pork chop - out of this world). Cool bar setup too. Cozy spot on cold night. 5 star experience and we will be back. Now the bad. Had reservations and noted in the reservation that we didn't want to sit next to the garage doors/windows because it was single digits outside and those tables are cold. The place was empty when we arrived. Hostess noted our reservation request and said the system is showing a table near the window. I said "there's 15 open tables away from the windows, can't we sit someplace else." She said "the system is saying to sit there". What happened to customer service? so we sat at the bar - see above. And over half the open tables when we arrived were never occupied before we left?? Very odd experience there.

Excellent!!! My first time there but I Must say I heard…read morepeople recommend this restaurant to others while we shopped and walked. The staff was great! Food was amazing! Many gluten free options. I had the lobster enchiladas. They were GF and safe! They chunks of lobster in there were definitely a great amount. My friends surf and turf burrito was massive! She had enough leftovers! It's a lovely restaurant. Nice covered outdoors space but restaurant has nice decor! Prices were worth it . I'm Definitely going back and recommend if in the area. Wish I tried it sooner!

Cinco De Mayo is a busy day and the place was slam full of people! You would think things would be…read moremessy and slow. Quite the contrary... The service was great and the drinks were fantastic. The food timely and fresh and delicious! Sat outside and it was warm and sunny. Love this place! They do it right even on the busiest day of the year!

Absolutely loved this place! Healthy food & good service! Lovely art on the walls & other items…read morefor sale. Food was delicious!

We stop in here every time we come visit Mystic.CT. The staff is always welcoming and friendly…read more The store is in Mystic but has a very genuine old school juice bar feel. The ingredients are always fresh and the consistency of the drinks is on point every time. Liz is not an absentee owner, she is usually there and always has a warm welcoming demeanor.

Currently docked in: Paris!…read more Wow. Truly a phenomenal dining experience all around and I'm very sad I didn't think to take pictures. We went for an early seating yesterday and bravely brought our 8 month old. This was already a bold ask because this restaurant doesn't scream children but port of call took it with stride. We were accommodated with a highchair and several staff stopped to say hi to our baby. (For his part, our baby was relatively chill although a loud babbler, and no tears which we would call a win). Now onto the product. Absolutely phenomenal. We were wowed from start to finish. Every single drink, dish, and dessert far exceeded our expectations. The happy hour menu is very generously priced and had several favorites off the actual menu, as well as some items which I believe are available all the time. Our server (I'm very sorry I can't think of his name) was fantastic and offered excellent recommendations to like drinks on the current menu based on drinks we said we usually steer towards. Every drink (we had 4 different ones) absolutely knocked it out of the park. This would be an awesome spot for cocktails and apps with friends but is also a superb full service date night spot. We can't (and won't) stop raving about port of call!!!

Great place...especially if you get there for happy hour pricing. The bartender "Yahtzee" was very…read moreknowledgeable on the menu and local happenings. She makes a damn good drink(s) and has an amazing personality. You have to try the hot dog...it was absolutely delicious. Might sound scary for some people, but it won't be when all the flavors come together in that amazing bun. The wings for "Buck a Cluck" were outstanding. Perfect flavor, not too spicy and they are good size wings. If you like wings, you have to get these. If you like olives, they come warm so they are super flavorful. Perfect snack for a mini martini or any app. I can't wait to go back...they have live Jazz music on Tuesday and Friday nights. Better get a hotel!

Fresh and speedy Mexican takeout - you order from a kiosk or online. Everything was good,…read moreparticularly the chips and guacamole and the tortas.

The food came out soon enough. The flavor of the torta and bowl were phenomenal. Much better than…read moreChipotle to us. The service was nice. Glad Rio Rapido was open late enough for us to grab a quick dinner on vacation. The vibe was one like other fast casual restaurant.

Once you try pizza from The Back Door, you won't get it anywhere else. It's also a unique…read moreexperience. You literally go to one of the back doors of the Velvet Mill in Stonington and order at the counter (you can order online too). Take it home or bring it into the area inside the mill where there are numerous tables and a water supply. After you eat you can stroll around the mill and check out the stores. Overall great way to eat and fill some time.

The Back Door Kitchen & Pizzeria is a wood-fired pizzeria and restaurant that opened in Stonington,…read moreConnecticut in March 2024. It was founded by culinary couple Johan Jensen and Abbey Hemmann. Johan is a native of Denmark while Abbey is a Connecticut native. The two met in Cape Cod and eventually got married on White Crest Beach in Wellfleet. In July 2019, the couple opened their first restaurant, Whitecrest Eatery, at the Velvet Mill in Stonington. The historic building was originally home to the American Velvet Company, which operated from 1892 to 1996. Today it is a multipurpose building that is home to a thriving community of small businesses and artist studios. The American bistro with a weekly-changing menu soon won numerous awards and accolades. By 2024, the couple opened a new restaurant in the Velvet Mill. This time they would focus on artisanal wood-fired sourdough pizza as well as sandwiches, salads, and other delicious treats. Named for the "back door" of the Velvet Mill, the pizzeria soon won its own accolades. My sons and I recently had lunch at Back Door. I've visited the Velvet Mill numerous times, but this was my first visit since Back Door opened. After looking of the menu, we all decided to order and share the "Margherita" (fresh mozzarella, basil, tomato sauce, EVOO) and the "CBR" (house ranch, bacon, chicken, mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, everything spice, lemon, dill). After ordering, we picked a table right by the pick-up window so we could watch the kitchen crew at work. Both pizzas had great crust that was crispy on the outside and yet chewy on the inside. The fresh ingredients gave the pies some rich flavors with a nice smoky finish. I really liked the "Margherita", but it was the topping combo on the "CBR" that left me really impressed. I washed everything down with a bottle of locally-produced Hosmer Mountain Birch Beer. We were all very happy with our lunch. Before leaving, my younger son had a delicious "Sea Salt Chocolate Chip Cookie". He was nice enough to offer me and my older son a bite. We were impressed with Back Door and hope to return in the future!