Rick's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Mystic Seaport Museum
75 Greenmanville AveMystic Aquarium
Famed bascule bridge over the Mystic River in the heart of downtown.
44 locals recommend
Mystic Drawbridge Ice Cream
2 W Main StFamed bascule bridge over the Mystic River in the heart of downtown.
Mystic Pizza
56 W Main StFrom the 1988 Julia Robert’s film.
Mystic Aquarium
Mystic Seaport Museum
75 Greenmanville AveDenison Pequotsepos Nature Center
109 Pequotsepos RdShops/Dining
Historic feel village with boutiques and dining options and Movie theater.
Olde Mistick Village
27 Coogan BlvdFantastic local bookstore with works from Mystic/CT authors, local topics, as well as curated selections of all the classics and best sellers.
21 locals recommend
Bank Square Books
53 W Main StFantastic local bookstore with works from Mystic/CT authors, local topics, as well as curated selections of all the classics and best sellers.
Franklin’s General Store
27 Coogan BlvdFudge and nostalgic New England favorites.
Olde Mistick Village
27 Coogan BlvdFood scene
Frank's Gourmet Grille
56 Whitehall AveFormal dinner upstairs. Pub menu & (sometimes) live music on the bottom level.
76 locals recommend
Captain Daniel Packer Inne
32 Water StFormal dinner upstairs. Pub menu & (sometimes) live music on the bottom level.
Pizzetta
7 Water StFavorite pizza spot of locals. Vegan & gluten free options also.
Friar Tuck's Tavern
12 Water StAward winning baker. Croissants, macaroons, exquisite pastry, cookies, breads, Sandwiches, barista coffee, smoothies & fresh juices. Drink only menu on upper deck.
106 locals recommend
Sift Bake Shop Mystic
5 Water StAward winning baker. Croissants, macaroons, exquisite pastry, cookies, breads, Sandwiches, barista coffee, smoothies & fresh juices. Drink only menu on upper deck.
Renowned dining. Cocktails & food in more casual outdoor atmosphere available in ‘The Treehouse’ upper patio.
80 locals recommend
Oyster Club
13 Water StRenowned dining. Cocktails & food in more casual outdoor atmosphere available in ‘The Treehouse’ upper patio.
Samurai Noodle Bar & Grill
27 W Main StRamen joint. Spicy Miso is A+.
The Mariner
21 W Main StChowder. Dog friendly patio.
Rise
10 Water StBasic breakfast covered
Restaurant & bar by day/evening... DJ & dancing at night. Favorite night spot for the 20something crowd.
16 locals recommend
Chapter One Food and Drink
32 W Main StRestaurant & bar by day/evening... DJ & dancing at night. Favorite night spot for the 20something crowd.
Via Emilia
24 W Main StFresh pasta.
Riverside dining. Restaurant staple that never disappoints.
81 locals recommend
S&P Oyster Restaurant and Bar
1 Holmes StRiverside dining. Restaurant staple that never disappoints.
Bravo Bravo
19 E Main StNew location across the street. Long standing local favorite.
Highest quality Butcher shop with counter service sandwiches, on tap beverages and meat centric fare. Grandpa’s rueben or a meatloaf sandwich with a Fox Farm brew (pot for a pitcher).
26 locals recommend
Grass & Bone
24 E Main StHighest quality Butcher shop with counter service sandwiches, on tap beverages and meat centric fare. Grandpa’s rueben or a meatloaf sandwich with a Fox Farm brew (pot for a pitcher).
Engine Room
14 Holmes StBurgers & Bloody’s to die for.
Anthony J's Bistro
6 Holmes StRisotto. Great food.
Healthy quick bites: açaí bowls, juices, smoothies, avocado toast, etc.
18 locals recommend
Karma Kitchen Mystic & Juicery
15 Holmes StHealthy quick bites: açaí bowls, juices, smoothies, avocado toast, etc.
Vault Coffee Roasters/Deviant Donuts offer insane donuts (vegan & gluten free options).
8 locals recommend
Deviant Donuts
27 Coogan BlvdVault Coffee Roasters/Deviant Donuts offer insane donuts (vegan & gluten free options).
Pink Basil
27 Coogan BlvdThai
Beer hall, huge selection on draft. Brats & pretzels. Fire pits & cornhole outside. Dog friendly patio
20 locals recommend
Jealous Monk
27 Coogan BoulevardBeer hall, huge selection on draft. Brats & pretzels. Fire pits & cornhole outside. Dog friendly patio
Go Fish Restaurant
29 Coogan BlvdSeafood spot in the village
Steak teriyaki, twice baked potato, salad bar. Live music & keno in the darkly lit bar.
13 locals recommend
Steak Loft Restaurant
27 Coogan BlvdSteak teriyaki, twice baked potato, salad bar. Live music & keno in the darkly lit bar.
Rio Salado
8 Coogan BlvdExpensive but delicious. Tacos are impressive.
Frank's Gourmet Grille
56 Whitehall AveEverything is top notch.
Angie's & Pier 27 of Mystic
25 Roosevelt AveLocal fave for divey bar and hometown pizza.
Pasta Fresca & Piadina
2 Lincoln AveInsanely huge and delicious Italian grinders.
Rocks 21
3 Williams AveLarge patio, live music & Adirondack chairs on the lawn with a view.
MBAR
Great wine bar with patio.
Red 36
2 Washington StDockside dining. Frose, seafood.
Noank. Steamed seafood to be eaten outdoors, waterside. Picnic tables/casual. BYOB.
51 locals recommend
Abbott's Lobster In the Rough
117 Pearl StNoank. Steamed seafood to be eaten outdoors, waterside. Picnic tables/casual. BYOB.
Ford's Lobsters
15 Riverview AveBREAKWATER
66 Water StDockside dining. Happy hour at the bar.
Milagro Cafe
142 Water StGreat margs & mole.
Dog Watch Cafe
194 Water StDock dining.
Dog Watch Mystic
20 Stonington RdKid friendly outdoor space.
Peking Tokyo
12 Coogan BlvdBest sushi around.
Vivian's Mediterranean Market
45 Williams AveTo go. Wraps and refrigerated fare. Best mousaka & baba ghanoush.
A Taste of India
35 Williams AveSubzi platter, chicken korma, coconut naan, mango lassi.
Mystic Market East
63 Williams AveCafe, sandwiches and deli style prepared foods.
Wokery In Mystic
6 Greenmanville AveGreat take out Chinese