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Had dinner reservations on 7/3. With the new normal of COVID19 Pandemic, you're required to make reservations and cannot walk in or wait in the lobby. You have to wear a mask otherwise they will not let you in. When we arrived, we called to let them know we were there and we were able to go right in for our reserved time. Upon entry, there was a large jug of hand sanitizer available to use. Also, parking lot is gravel so there aren't any parking lines to park within. Only trouble with that is people can't seem to figure out proper spacing between vehicles - i.e. they can't park. We were cheerfully greeted by the masked host who led us to our table. Lighting was dimmed but it wasn't so dark that you couldn't see. It was also quite busy with the amount of people that were dining. Attire is casual even with white linens on the tables. Our masked waitress Heidi was great! She was quite personable, incredibly friendly, and very attentive, which made our dining experience that much better. We decided to really splurge and got the beef chili nachos to start with. While we were waiting we were provided with warm bread, butter, and a whole roasted garlic bulb. The garlic was easily spreadable onto the warmed bread and was great with the butter. When the nachos came out the portion size was much bigger than we had anticipated. It came with guacamole, sour cream, and pico de gaillo. It was covered on cheddar cheese, beef chili, tomatoes, jalapenos, and chunks of the tomatoes from the chili. The chips were pretty thick but it worked well with the topping. It wasn't salty at all and had the perfect mix of zing from the lime juice in the pico de gaillo. For our entrees, we ordered the hot lobster roll with the truffle fries and the paella with seared scallops. Both dishes were delicious and weren't salty. The seasoning for the paella was perfect, didn't have an overbearing amount and the scallops were tender. The hot lobster roll came with a sherry butter in a boat dish. Lobster was sweet and the sherry butter made it sweeter. The truffle fries were greasy at all and came with both ketchup and a mix of buttermilk ranch dressing and horseradish, which the latter was a perfect pairing for the fries. For dessert, we had the Xango. This dish was probably the best out of everything we had. It was a slice of banana cheesecake, wrapped in a flour tortilla, deep fried (again wasn't oily or tasted like old oil), and dusted with cinnamon sugar, caramel sauce, and had a side of whipped cream. Whipped cream tasted like it was homemade and not from a can. It wasn't overpoweringly sweet at all. Highly recommend going for dinner!
Kem CoreKem Core
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Last December, we made a pit stop at Captain Daniel Packer's on our way to Massachusetts and were immediately charmed by the ambiance. Faith, our server, exuded warmth and hospitality, leaving such a positive impression that we decided to revisit during our spring break journey past Mystic. Although Faith wasn't there this time, Kylie stepped in and proved to be just as delightful. When we arrived, some of us were eager to try the Angel Hair Pasta with Olive Oil after seeing it on the online menu. However, Kylie kindly informed us that we had looked at the banquet menu and that the dish was not available in the regular menu. Disappointed, we shared our craving with Kylie, who went above and beyond by consulting the kitchen. To our delight, they agreed to prepare the dish for us, and it exceeded our expectations. Personally, I opted for the Vegan Buddha Bowl again, which was just as satisfying as the first time I visited the restaurant. The atmosphere, steeped in historic charm, coupled with the exceptional service, made our experience memorable. We look forward to returning to Captain Daniel Packer's in the future.
Lalo PerezLalo Perez
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The historical environment is simply New England. You will dine in a building that looks, feels, and simply is the 1700’s. I’m not sure of the exact date but I think its 1754. From the dining room to the pub in the basement its charm doesn’t fail. The fireplace in the basement coupled with the musket over the mantel and the live music makes this very tight but quaint pub worth a stop in. The food (as you can see) is quintessential New England. I know this because I’m from New England. Its flavorful, well presented, paired exceptionally well and frankly needed only very minor tweaks. The only cons I can think of are; the restrooms are small and not very nice, the serving staff are a bit abrasive but... that is New England in general, and the serving staff were not knowledgeable at all with their wine selection and what local wines went well with their dishes. I’d recommend looking over the wine list before you go and doing your own research. They would have gotten a full 5 stars if not for those last points.
Brian SmithBrian Smith
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Basic Info
Address
32 Water St, Mystic, CT 06355
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(860) 536-3555
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danielpacker.com
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4.5
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Old colonial inn housing an English pub with a bustling bar area & refined upstairs dining room.
attractions: The Whaler's Inn Hotel of Mystic, Argia Mystic Cruises, Mystic Museum of Art, MINE in Mystic, Mystic Army Navy Stores LLC, Mystic Market West, Mystic Knotwork, Mystic River Bascule Bridge, Steamboat Inn, Mystic Salad Company, restaurants: Mystic Pizza, Engine Room, S&P Oyster Restaurant and Bar, Red 36, Sift Bake Shop Mystic, The Mariner, Oyster Club, Chapter One Food and Drink Mystic CT, Friar Tuck's Tavern, Angie's Pizza & Pier 27 Lounge
