Liv's Oyster Bar
166 main st., +1 860 395-5577. hours: open for dinner monday, wednesday and thursday, 5 to 10pm; friday and saturday, 5 to 11pm; and sunday, 5 to 9pm closed tuesday. opening for lunch soon call for details. the bestsellers are oysters, scallops & pecan carmel tart. price range: starters, $7 to $11; sandwiches, $9.50 to $18; entrees, $17.50 to $22; desserts, $6 to $8.
Zhangs
Located on 455 boston post road in old saybrook. +1 860 388-3999. enjoy this chinese restaurant with a small but excellent sushi bar.
Cuckoo's Next Mexican Food
1712 boston post rd., +1 860 399-9060. an outdoor patio restaurant, mainly tex-mex food and a full bar, located by a small shopping center along route 1. hours are: lunch, m-sa, 11:30 to 3. dinner nightly, 3 to 10 or 11. sunday brunch, 11 to 2. price range: entrã©es, $14.95 to $22.95.
Dock & Dine
145 college st., +1 860 388-4665. located right by the marina overlooking the water. boats can dock right up to the restaurant.
Frankies Restaurant
Frankies Restaurant , 359 Boston Post Road., +1 860 399-5524. Located on the water, an open air deck gives views of Long Island Sounds and the surrounding coastline.
Jack's American Bistro & Wine
286 main st., +1 860 395-1230. hours: lunch, tu-f 11:30 to 4. dinner, tu-su, 5 to 10 or 11. sunday brunch, 11:30 to 2. price ranges are: starters: $7-$12, entrã©es: $19-$32, desserts: $7-$10. the bestsellers are sesame-crusted tuna, peking-style cornish game hen, garlic and ginger-marinated shrimp, summer tomato and watermelon salad. the cuisine style american/new, bistro along with lunch and dinner served only.
Saybrook Fish House
Saybrook Fish House, 99 Essex Road., +1 860 388-6585. Specializing is closely caught seafood from Long Island Sound. Try one of the fish specials, different each night. The local lobster is good and won't hurt your wallet.
Luigi's Restaurant
1295 boston post road., +1 860 388-9190. open daily for lunch and dinner and specialize in homemade italian food. daily pasta specials are a must to try.
Parthenon Diner
809 boston post road, +1 860 395 5111. old style diner with the local touch. their website has their menu (http://saybrook.parthenon...). 6am-midnight 7 days a week
Pat's Kountry Kitchen
70 mill rock rd e, +1 860 388-4784. voted connecticut's best family dining 9 years running. serving breakfast, lunch, dinner & cocktails 6 days a week 7am to 9pm, and closed wednesday. seafood, meats & produce are delivered daily. feast on the 20+ homemade pies, soups and daily specials from $3 - $15. try the famous clam hash, red flannel hash and visit the country gift shop located across the street. price range: lunch entrees $3-$9; dinner entrees $8-$15.
Terra Mar Grill
2 bridge st., +1 860 388-1111. a formal and waterfront dining place in the saybrook point inn & spa. the l-shaped room wraps around an interior full bar, with windows looking on the connecticut river beyond a marina. lunch daily, 11:30 to 2. dinner nightly, 6 to 9 or 10. sunday brunch, 11 to 2. price range: entrã©es, $21.95 to $33.95
Alforno Trattoria
1654 boston post road, +1 860 399-2346. pizza is the specialty here at alforno where it is very inexpensive. lunch and dinner are only served along with only beer and wine. hours: sun.-thu., noon-9pm fri.-sat., noon-10pm
Old Saybrook offers many different selections of restaurants and types of food. One can enjoy eating on the water or in town. Old Saybrook provides outstanding fresh seafood, Italian, and more.