New American Restaurants near Mystic, CT

“The Shipwright's Daughter came highly recommended to us by locals we had talked with while vacationing in Mystic, and it did not disappoint. We booked a reservation for 7:15pm on a Saturday evening, and we were seated promptly at 7:15. From the hosts initial greeting, to our server first introducing herself at the table, every staff member made us feel welcomed. It was lovely. The cocktail my girlfriend ordered and the local draft I ordered were both outstanding. Our appetizers of Oysters on the Half Shell and a Yellowfin Tar Tar served on a Potato Pavé, were both so delicious, full of flavor, and beautiful. Our entrees consisted of the Zucchini Bucatini and the Duck Confit special, and both came out perfect. The seasoning, the cook of the duck, the plating were all immaculate. It's very clear the staff takes pride in their work, and make sure the guests have an outstanding experience. We finished with dessert, a Plum Sorbet Pavlova with a Peach Reduction, an Espresso Martini, and an Irish Coffee. We were finished with our meal and drinks and on our way by 8:20pm. All in all, it was the best experience I've had in a restaurant. The meals were phenomenal, the staff was top tier ( I apologize I can not remember our waitresses name, but she was outstanding), and the overall experience was more than I could have hoped for. If you are traveling to the mystic area, and you want to have an outstanding dining experience, this is the place for it“

“This was kind of a last minute thing because a friend heard we were in this area and recommended it. It was about an hour before they closed, so there was no wait for the two of us. Everyone was super nice and helpful.

Someone else in the reviews mentioned that there’s street parking (very little, don’t rely on finding any) and there’s also a public lot about a block away (short walk slightly uphill to the restaurant). The restaurant validates an hour, which turned out to be a $5 credit, we stayed a little over an hour and a half and ended up paying like $10 still if I remember correctly.

My husband and I are NOT seafood people, which makes this restaurant an unusual choice for us. They do have non-seafood options but we both had a fairly heavy lunch so decided to try their fish dishes. The native catch that day was swordfish which my husband got, and I had the monkfish katsu (don’t look up what a monkfish looks like if you don’t already know 😅). Both were absolutely delicious. Dessert was an almond brown butter cake that was to die for. I’d love to return to try their other menu items someday.“

“Our server Randi was very attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. She is a real p.lus for your business. The firecracker shrimp was amazing.“

“The food was very good! My husband and I shared the Lobster roll it wasn’t overly buttered , you can taste the lobster. The atmosphere eas nice and service was good.“

“We love going to the Mystic seaport and this was a great pub! The food was terrific and the beer was great. You order inside of the counter and they bring it to your table outside. They also have indoor seating. Would recommend if you are going to see the historic village.

Kid-friendliness: Great for the kids because you sit outside.“

“I love Owl and Dove. It is a wonderful place to have a dinner in the fall and winter. It's very cozy. The hostess who is always at the front is so nice. The food is outstanding. The only draw back is the service is extremely slow so dont go there if you have somewhere to be afterwards.“

“Our #1 favorite place to eat! Very friendly with outstanding food, and a wonderful atmosphere.“

“Arrived in town and craving a good chowder. While here we also ordered the crab cakes and grilled swordfish. Done to perfection with excellent seasoning. Heirloom tomato and watermelon salad was a great starter. This hotel restaurant did not disappoint.“

“My favorite place to go at Mohegan Sun Casino! I had the chicken and waffles, my Daughter had the lemon chicken … delicious!“

“Wonderful staff and amazing food! I’ve never had a bad experience. The use of local produce keeps the menu continually evolving, seasonal, and exciting.“

“01.26.25- 'Big Al's Reel Reviews' - Little Galapagos Restaurant ❤️ City of New London ❤️ I dropped into The Little Galapagos Restaurant this evening to review a couple of their popular menu items which were Chicken Wings, Thai Chilli Sauce followed by Carne Asada Ecuadorians Style meal that was actually really Dope ❤️ however the Chicken wings were not great at all so they earned a Thumbs 👎🏾 The atmosphere and service was really dope there and I am sure that had I ordered anything else on the menu besides the Wings would have been just as good as the Carne Asada. This is a great place to have a great meal and a dope light experience at the same time 😎 Thank you, Little Galapagos Restaurant 119 Broad St. ❤️ City of New London ❤️ ☝🏾❤️ -Big Al Mayo 'Always Keeping it REAL to REEL'“

“I’d give this place ten stars if I could. Here at the Mohegan Sun Casino for a work conference. Decided to stop in for dinner, unbelievable!!! Was alone so I sat at the bar. No request was too big for the staff. Worth every penny. MJ is the 🐐“

“Very good food & atmosphere. Only complaint is that the service was very slow. At least 30 minutes before our lettuce wrap/Korean beef appetizer came out. A salad with scallops & rice/ beans/ vegs with salmon came out another 15 mins after. $60 total for the 2 entrees.Bill came to around $90 with tip.“

“Sept 16 Par Four hosted the 45th Class Reunion of Fitch High School! The sunset & cool, breezy evening was matched only by the excellent wait staff and delicious buffet! We all had such a great time!“

“This place is like Boston Market except it's locally owned and WAYYY BETTER! Same concept, just better tasting food 😋 with rotisserie chicken, roast loin of pork or meatloaf with sides to chose from like roasted potatoes, corn, stuffing, mac n cheese, butternut squash, collard grees and more plus their amazing corn bread 🤤

Its honestly a hidden gem that locals cherish but outsiders might miss unless someone points them there so if you're reading this and not from here, TRY THIS PLACE OUT!! If you’re ever nearby, it’s definitely worth a visit..“

“Coast's quietly elegant ambience, top-level attentive service, and panoramic ocean views make it a great special-occasion destination. And, unlike many restaurants that let great views excuse mediocre food, Coast's prix fixe menu gets top marks start to finish, including gluten-free adaptations where needed for one of us. Everything was beautifully prepared, with intriguing and delicious flavors and garnishes. The portions for each of the five courses were sized just right, so that we did not end up uncomfortably filled, just happily thrilled! I also highly recommend a wine pairing add-on that's available. Even though we "settled" for the less expensive of the pairing menus, every wine was perfectly matched to the food, and knowledgeably described by our server. All told, a memorable dining experience!“

“Sunday Fundays are the best!!!!!“

“Food was delicious. 10/10. Would highly recommend and come back when I’m in the area. Service was friendly even tho I did take out. Everything was packed neatly and included utensils.“

“Great local club. It’s been in great shape the last 2 years! Very good staff and lots of local members.“

“Really good service from Kate. Great atmosphere/ambiance, and it was really cool we could literally see right into the very clean and well-run kitchen directly from our seats.

Insanely fast service for a decently packed house. App was out in just a few minutes followed by the entrees before we could even finish the app

Reasonably priced and good food. Wings were small quantity (6) but absolutely massive and flavorful. Pulled pork sandwich and fries were solid as well. Really happy with our choice during our trip. Full bill with an app two entrees and shared dessert came to only ~60“

“is a 100% recommended... new Menu, New Chef... breakfast lunch and dinner“

“What a fun and elevated bowling experience! Great food and drinks . Service was lovely ! Very clean ! Highly recommend!“

“Good food.. great service“

“We stayed at Mohegan Sun last week and visited Bow and Arrow twice. The beer was cold and they have excellent wings. Great place to stop and have a drink and some snacks. Service was good, friendly and prompt. Lots of TV screens to watch your favorite sports. Will definitely go back next time we are at Mohegan Sun“

“We ate 4:30PM June 26th 2025 enjoyed the food service was great and friendly we will be back soon Anne and Jack“

“Great. Love the patio dining and the Avalon Swan“

“Catering plans for my daughter's birthday party fell apart the DAY BEFORE the party. Tony and the Pizza Lady bailed us out and provided great food (at a great price) with less than 24 hours to deliver. Amazing. I am impressed, grateful, and fully endorsing Pizza Lady as your next caterer (or movie-night Pizza Party).“

“My wife and I celebrated our 1 year anniversary with Jazz Brunch and The Ocean House Bistro Restaurant. Everything was absolutely outstanding and worth every penny. The buffet style raw bar alone is worth the trip not to mention the starter and main brunch courses, bottomless mimosas, and custom coffee upon request. The desserts are all made from professional pastry chefs and are fresh and delicious. They provide you with to go boxes that you can fill with all your favorite pastries! They even made our anniversary special by surprising us with complimentary cookies and cream cupcakes with Happy Anniversary written in chocolate across the plate. Seriously, the Jazz Brunch is the best. 10/10 💯 highly recommend, will be back every year to continue this anniversary tradition. Thank you Ocean House!“

“clean , fun place , friendly staff“

“Absolutely legendary experience at this spot - which is phenomenal.

The owner, Brian, took 30 minutes out of his day to talk to my girlfriend and I about the history of the area and the bar.

Drinks were phenomenal so was the food, truly an A+ environment.

Also, I had the best slice of cake in my entire damn life… I will be returning.“

“good food but over priced for what you get. probably won't go back.“

“My husband and I are both gluten free. The gluten free pizza is the best. We love the chopped Italian salad and order it every time we come. The service is awesome, too.“