New American Restaurants near Old Lyme, CT

“Had an amazing time. Attended for hours and it was such a relaxing experience. Needed time away from work and I sure felt like I was away. Nice people and friendly environment. I will be going back and bringing friends and family. Loved it!“

“Absolute favorite restaurant. I cannot say enough good things about this place. The food is amazing. The drinks are amazing. The atmosphere is ridiculously lovely. Would definitely recommend!Vegetarian options: They happily accommodate dietary restrictions. I have brought vegetarian and vegan friends here who have had no problem finding really tasty things on the menu.Dietary restrictions: They are happy to accommodate any allergies. I brought my good friend here who is allergic to nuts and they were very accommodating and helpful.“

“Had a great meal as always at Liv's! We love the food and service. When we arrived it was a little chilly, we notified our server we were cold and it seemed others were too and he requested the manager increase the temperature a little. After that, everything was perfect! One little nitpick is the tables are very sticky. We noticed it last time too. Not sure whether the coating failed or what. They were not ‘dirty' just sticky. Other than that, the food was amazing. My wife and daughter both had a Halibut special. My daughter had the cauliflower soup which I tried and it was spectacular! I had the tuna tartare and a ribeye and they did not disappoint! Certainly am amazing meal and great service. Thanks Liv's!“

“What an amazing experience. I first want to thank the bartender Dylan for welcoming us and allowing our night to be the most special experience. We started drinks off and they were really delicious. The food came out in a timely manner and I love how the kitchen is in the same room as you. I ordered the egg toast with caviar and the short rib. My boyfriend got the waygu steak, he said it was the best steak he's ever had. I tried a piece he's not wrong! The bar seats are so comfy and I loved being able to enjoy a fancy dinner. The desserts were very rich. Thank you The Essex!“

“My Wife and I visited for our date night this week. We've lived in the area for 7 years, and somehow always found a reason to not give Cafe Routier a try. After visiting, our only regret was that we waited 7 years to come here for dinner! The service was top notch. Very professional and highly attentive. Our dinner was equally as amazing. We tried items from the spring menu, and stuck to the Iberia region offerings. The Moroccan half duck, Lamb Kefta, and Pollo Pepitoria were all delicious and extremely well prepared.Highly recommend, and we look forward to making an excuse to visit Cafe Routier more often from here on out!“

“Overall good experience.Appetizer was crispy duck wings which were delicious and perfectly cooked.For the mains I got the poke and my girlfriend, the veggie burger w/ truffle w/ fries. The poke included fresh tuna and the rice was cooked perfectly, however in my opinion the sauce was too tomatoey flavored and overpowered the rest of the dish. The veggie burger tasted good but would benefit from the patty being a little crispier.Had the warm chocolate chip cookie w/ ice cream for desert which was lovely.Overall good experience and would go back. Means of comments above is suggestions to enhance what the restaurant has to offer.“

“From the moment we walked in we had great service. We arrived 30 minutes early to our reservation and they were more than happy to take us back right away! Our server was outstanding. She gave us the perfect amount of attention and allowed us to order as quick or as slow as we needed and take our time to have conversations while she snuck in to fill our beverages. The food was fresh, delicious and full of wonderful flavors we don't get at home! We will definitely be back next time we are in town!“

“Honestly originally came here thinking it was a typical tavern. Left having one of the best food experiences I have ever had! The food was amazing and so perfectly prepared I have been back countless times since and am always recommending them to friends and family. Definitely need to fit in a date night here really soon!!!“

“Fantastic spot for breakfast or brunch. Please be aware that the space itself is very small, however, the food is fantastic and the service time does not dwindle no matter how busy it gets. I absolutely would recommend the Apple brûlée French toast and the Lobster Benedict.“

“The beer was very good, the bartender was friendly and provided great service and explained all the different beers they had and made some great recommendations. The wings were very good, as was their special of day- sausage platter and pretzels. We highly recommend it and will return!“

“Had a wonderful birthday meal. It was the day before St. Patrick's Day so the specials were Irish oriented. My husband had the whiskey honey glazed salmon which he said was very tasty. My daughter had the traditional corned beef and cabbage and my son had Shepard's pie. Not much was left to bring home in doggie bags. Lots of nice wood paneling inside and we were seated near the fireplace. The grandkids even enjoyed it.Parking: The restaurant is right off of Route 9 in Old Saybrook. There is parking in both the front and the back of the restaurant.Wheelchair accessibility: Walk up ramp for a cess to front door and outdoor seating when the weather is nice.“

“We love BPP!! Their food is very good quality and their entrees in particular are DELICIOUS. We love the chicken florentine over linguine, and the eggplant rollatini is very good, too! Side of meatballs and you're good to go! The employees are all very nice and the owner/chef makes all of the food to order, even the sauce is fresh as can be.“

“Love, love the food and staff of this fabulous breakfast lunch restaurant!Great specials. The sausage and biscuits best in CT.The homemade muffins and breads out of this world! My favorite is the Cinnabon bread. Yum!Outdoor seating if you have a dog with you.Right on Main St, Deep River if you want to pop in one of the local stores after very nice unique gifts and clothing.“

“First time visit, great views of boats and river activity. Nice wine selections. Clam chowder was outstanding, not thick but more RI type with jalapeño slight bite, lots of clams, potato flavor. Mussels (white) with great well cooked fries great broth, would have liked more bread to dip in sauce. Quinoa salad was just ok. Fried calamari with cherry peppers was well done, firm not rubbery or too chewy. Will definitely return!“

“The center of downtown Chester is truly a treasure trove and Simon's Market is one of its gems. From fresh coffee and baked goods to prepared hot meals and desserts, Simon's Market is the place to fuel up. We popped in for a warm coffee during the Tractor Parade and were surprised how spacious it was. From the outside, it only looked to be a small cafe. A wave of coffee aromas hits you when walking through their door. There was a self serve hot coffee bar and coffee bean dispensers with grinder, serving up a variety of Jim's Organic Coffee. Seating is set up in front, followed by a counter serving up specialty coffee drinks, cookies, muffins and breads. When you walk further into the shop, there is another counter with warm meals for lunch specials, prepared food and desserts. The wall opposite from counters are lined shelving, stocked with Chester souvenirs, gifts, party supplies, greeting cards and other trinkets. Simon's Market had so much to offer, it's crazy that was our first time visiting. We got a few coffees; Americano, Dirty Chai and a staff favorite Tiramisu Latte. We tried a hot meal lunch that was a savory stuffed puff pastry with chicken and mushrooms. It came with a small side salad and slice of bread. The puff pastry was buttery and flaky, chicken was moist and the mushrooms were full of flavor. We also grabbed a few cookies and a baguette for later.“

“First meal here with my husband for his birthday. The entire evening was relaxed and very delicious! We cleaned our plates and polished off a few very creative (beet!) cocktails, but the nicest part was the card for my husband that was waiting on the table when we arrived, wishing him a hand written happy birthday singed by the staff. That extra special touch was just so thoughtful. We will for sure be back- with friends!!“

“Scotch plains is a great place to hang out and grab some American style food. Downstairs is a more sit down space for dinner/lunch. Upstairs is a fun bar with tables and high tops. Occasionally you can catch a live band. Games are always on the TVs. We went and caught an amazing live band and stayed well after dinner to have drinks! Get the potato chips to start, the dipping sauce is great. I had the burrata BLT, with balsamic and was not disappointed. Chicken Cesar salad was great with a giant crouton. Fun spot!“

“This American authentic food place is amazing, the portions and sizes are generous, Lisa the waitress is exceptional, she was a one lady show! Pretty much was on top of everything from running drinks to running food, you name it!The ambiance was cool!“

“Our first time to this restaurant, we were very impressed. The staff was very accommodating, and our server was kind and attentive. The food was excellent and the wine delicious. Fantastic menu. The ambience was cozy, fun and very inviting. Loved being right next to the marina and water. Definitely will be heading back!“