Mystic

Enjoy the expansive Greek menu of this local hotspot. This quiet yet bustling restaurant has extremely reliable service and quality. A very relaxed dining experience.

Bravo, Bravo & Bar

20 east main street, phone: 860-536-3228. fine italian dining for about $20-$25.

The Pita Spot

45 williams avenue, rt. 1, phone: 860-415-4656, (http://tonyhokayem.web.of...). an interesting alternative for a dining experience in mystic, the pita spot boasts a mediterranean menu unlike any other in the area. enjoy an american breakfast, or a mediterranean lunch and dinner outside during the summer, or inside during the winter. a tourist hot-spot, the pita spot is small and cozy with service that will tend to your every need. enjoy a meal here anywhere from 10$-25$.

Go Fish

Olde mistick village, 23 coogan boulevard, phone: 860-536-2262. mon-thur, 11:30am-9:30pm, fri & sat, 11:30am- 10:00pm, sun 12pm-9:30pm. enjoy the best seafood in mystic anyway you like it; cooked or raw for an experience at the sushi bar.

Abbott's Lobster in the Rough

117 pearl st., phone: 860-536-7719. (http://www.abbotts-lobster.com) if you visit mystic during the summer and have adequate transportation, be sure to eat here. a classic new england seafood restaurant, abbott's opens in may for the summer. you may byob and enjoy fresh seafood at market price.

The Captain Daniel Packer Inne, Restaurant and Pub

32 water st, phone: 860-536-3555. (http://www.danielpacker.c...) built over 250 years ago, this restaurant is two stories. the lower floor is a small pub, the upper story is a restaurant. they have two different menus, both excellent. particularly good, and reasonably priced, are the fish and chips and burgers in the pub. arrive early to get a table in the pub section. if none are available, the more expensive restaurant section is also worth the visit.

Kitchen Little

135 greenmanville av. route 27, phone: 860-536-2122. a small shack-like building on your way into mystic. this has the best breakfast around. the service is friendly and they are quick to refill your java. the sausage and home fries are great and so is the charm. dining inside is packed tight with tables, but your reward will be worth the squeeze. they offer loads of vegetarian options but very little other than a veggie wrap around lunch for vegans. under $10 for a hearty breakfast.

Mystic Pizza

56 west main st., phone: 860-536-3700, (http://www.mysticpizza.co...). no julia roberts doesn't work there; you can check out the sweet 1988 romantic comedy if you want to see her dish up something nice. otherwise this is your go-to spot for tourist grub. enjoy at under $20 for entree or pizza.

S&P Oyster Co

1 holmes st., phone: 860-536-2674. (http://www.sp-oyster.com) close to many of mystic's attractions, this restaurant draws crowds for its fantastic seafood. in the summertime, diners can sit on the outdoor patio and enjoy the seaport. $20-$30.

Riverwalk Restaurant

14 holmes street, phone: 860-536-5220. (http://www.mysticriverwal...) happy hour, outdoor dining, live entertainment and wine tasting every tuesday!

Anthony J's

6 holmes st., phone: 860-536-0448. (http://www.anthonyjsbistro.com) a classic italian bistro featuring imported pasta and some american fare. be sure to explore the wine selection. $10-$20.

Steak Loft

27 coogan boulevard, olde mistick village, building 24, phone: 860-536-2661. fine dining and an olde tyme atmosphere. voted connecticut magazine "best steak", and rightfully so! expect to pay about $25 for their top-rated steaks.