Restaurants near Old Lyme

“There a great ambiance and great acoustics for live music also a good line of view when the bands play. Highly Recommended”

“honestly the best pizza / Italian food I've had in a long time. Thank you for many wonderful meals this summer, and I'll see you in a few months.”

“Everything tastes amazing, nothing you get off the menu will disappoint! 10/10 highly recommend!”

“Elana kills it on every birthday cake we order! She always goes above and beyond to make sure the vision is perfect. 🤩”

“A fortunate find with wonderful staff and great foodie stuff.”

“Great people, yummy food! The steak salad is my go to ~ delicious!”

“I been coming here for 2 years, absolutely the best Chinese food !”

“OMG so good!! We got the 4th of July crepe that was FULL of berries and whipped cream! And the Almond Joy! Both were amazing and super filling! Highly recommend!”

“fantastic food!! fantastic staff, and owners. it is the best place to stop for great food in a mom & pop restaurant Thank You guys 😎”

“From jumpstreet, these people treat you like an old friend. Great place to keep ur chops polished. You never know what song is coming @ the "pickin party". And it's a challenge and exhilarating at the same time. Dan and Gayle create a very comfortable living room setting as comfortable as can be.”

“Fun time for just adults. I love that you can access the beach and it’s kinda private from the rest, as to where no kids could access it. Which it’s nice since everyone drinking and listening to music.”

“Excellent Experience. Stopped at that Subway to buy myself and 2 workers lunch on the way back from a job. The 2 ladies working were very friendly, polite and attentive. The elder of the 2 who had taken care of me made a great wrap suggestion and the food was great. Besides the friendly staff there are chairs outside to sit in which was great on such a nice day.”

“1st time here and wow was everything from the appetizer to the main course top notch dining.”

“Loved the fast and special service this shop gave!”

“My first experience here was an awesome one. The bread, the Crispy Shrimp Rice, and the Coq Au Vin were great. I could have eaten the crispy shrimp rice all night. If it's a toss up between here and anywhere else, come here.”

“Hi everyone! 🍕 I recently had a delightful experience at a local brick oven pizza place named PRIVATEERS and just had to share it with you all! The chicken capris is absolutely delicious, and the staff there, especially our server, was incredibly kind and welcoming. It’s wonderful to support our local businesses, and this place truly deserves a shoutout for their amazing food and service. Highly recommend giving them a try if you haven’t yet! 🌟”

“Absolutely outstanding! 5 star experience from start to finish! Our hostess was a gem! Very kind..Our server Peter was a professional.. made some wonderful suggestions on wine and appetizers! And one of the most important parts was the food! It’s a must try! Memories were made! Can’t wait to go back and enjoy a beautiful experience if they’ve gave 10 stars the Essex would get an 11 cheers”

“Fantastic pizza! I'm pretty picky with pizza..I was impressed. service was great too! 👍🏼”

“Great food. We were 4 and ordered: Penne ala Vodka GREAT Carbonara GREAT Special Burger GREAT Meat Lovers Pizza PERFECT CRUST”

“We have been to Shayna B's at least 10 times. The food is always amazing! Yesterday, 8 of us celebrated my wife's birthday. Everyone, including the non-gf folks, loved the food! The staff was great. I can't say enough nice things!!!”

“I’ve always had a great experience at Himalaya Cafe. You can tell that all the staff takes a lot of pride in their craft. The food is by far the best around and is reasonably priced. The ambiance is clean, warm and relaxing and the service is always very friendly. One of my favorite restaurants around!”

“ABSOLUTLEY AMAZING FOOD AMAZING STAFF AND VERY SWEET LOVE THEM TO DEATH THE BALD GUY WITH GLASSES AND GOAT TEE I AM AND VERY VERY VERY VERY GOOD SERVICE”

“Came here for the first time today. I've been wanting to try for awhile. Amazing place. Love the menu! So many different things to choose from. Tons of veggie options. I had a veggie melt with broccoli, eggplant, onions, sundried tomatoes and cheese. It was amazing! If you haven't been, great eats for breakfast and lunch!”

“Best penne alla vodka I’ve ever had. Gluten free option too! Great service as well. ❤️”

“Such great service but even more so, the chefs are incredible with their creativity and delivery of unique and delicious food. Liv's is an oasis away from home....they do so much to make dinner special every time. Thank you all.”

“Big Thank You to Alex who handled our reservation & table of 24. Great, friendly service & he juggled a lot so we really appreciated it. Food & drinks were very good. Our 1st time there - great atmosphere! Definitely check it out.”

“By far one of our favorite places to grab a pizza. Always fresh and tasty. Have also had the wings and other dishes. All have been amazing. If you have not gone - GO!”

“I couldn't wait to eat the salad before I took the picture. Their salad dressing is addictive. The cauliflower usually comes with buffalo, but I prefer their tahini. The chicken schwarma platter is so big that we end up sharing it. They also have plenty of vegan options that are spectacular. They make the best falafel that I have ever tasted!”

“Great place to go for a beer, cocktail, band or an appetizer. Their prime rib Wednesday is phenomenal!!!”

“Great place. we love everything about it. food, service and eating in. try everything, it's worth it.”