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Mystic is one of our favorite towns to spend the day in Eastern CT. Here is everywhere we ate on a recent visit! 🌟We started the morning with pastries from @Sift_bake_shop 🍪 get their blueberry oatmeal cookie 🌟Our favorite restaurants in Mystic are @theportofcallct and @oysterclubct which both come from @beardfoundation semifinalist @ReneeToupance 🌠we love the kimchi hot dog 🌟Another @beardfoundation semifinalist in Mystic is @chefdavidstandridge of the @shipwrightsdaughter. We love it there for brunch and dinner! Don’t skip their smoked fish dip 🌟For something a little more casual, we’d hit up @EngineRoomct, @Mystic_Pizza_official 🍕, or @RioSaladoct 🌟And if you need more than a day in Mystic because it’s got such amazing food, then we’d stay the night at @whalersinnmystic • • • #sistersnacking #sistersnackingct #visiteasternct #ctvisit #thinkmystic #mystic #mysticpizza #mysticct #connecticut #ct #ctfoodie #ctfood #ctfoodlovers #ctfoodies #ctfoodblogger #connecticutfoodie #connecticutfood #eeeeats #pasta #oysters #newengland #foodporn #foodbeast #eatingfortheinsta #eastcoast #eastcoastfoodies #eastcoastfeastcoast
sistersnackingsistersnacking
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This was an absolutely great find while staying in Connecticut. Went with my SO & some of our friends for a mini road trip to Rhode Island to check out The Nordic Lodge (review up soon) We were beginning to think CT didn’t have any good food spots. We tried a pizza spot and it was just horrendous. Next morning we had breakfast & it was sub par. Moving on… Ambience: it’s industrial Americana. Which I adore & enjoy. There’s an open air / visible kitchen. You can see the chefs at work. The bar is just lovely. The lighting at night is a bit dull for my liking but I lived. There’s outdoor seating but I prefer inside. It’s a hot summer. Staff: They’re all amazing. However, our server Titus - was absolutely amazing. He was a people person & his passion was food & making us the patrons feel that was incredible. He made the dining experience a step above. He knew the menu, the preparation, the source, and had great recommendations- which I tried. Shout out to his vicious cat Icarus. Food: Burgers were had by my Wife, & 2 others. The special steak, 30 day dried aged, was had by me & one other. The “Summer Burger” was cooked to everyone’s preferences & it was juicy & oh so delicious. Not one complaint was had. Just smiles & no talking. Their fries are so crispy & soft. Well seasoned. Strawberry Cider - was delicious, crisp, and almost juice like. The Blueberry Cheesecake was good & even better with rum! Now, that dry aged steak was phenomenal! Like butter in your mouth. Seasoned well & the garlic compound butter was just the icing on top. Cornbread was moist & almost like a cake! Chili with their fire sauce hits the spot. We literally hit this spot twice. That’s how good it was. On our last day we had their deviled eggs - so good. Mac & Cheese - just right. Not too rich and cooked to perfection. Chicken Chipotle sandwich was juicy and huge! Be prepared to be full from just their sandwiches. Potato Salad is on point. Literally no complaints for their food. I’m sad they’re so far away. Dessert: GET THE MONKEY BREAD. Parking: they have a small lot in front but it’s kinda tough in this area. Can’t wait to go back to CT just to enjoy this restaurant all over again.
Sir IckySir Icky
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I desperately wanted to like this place because of the rustic atmosphere and theme, but ultimately there wasn't enough charm to make up for it's flaws. The seating here is dreadful. The place was completely packed, and the tables were so close together I bumped into the people behind us on several occasions. The stools themselves were round, flat and had no back support. They were especially hard and terribly uncomfortable. By the end of our stay, I was in so much pain I had to stand for the last twenty minutes. I wouldn't recommend anyone with back, leg or tailbone issues to eat at this establishment. Because it was so busy, it was impossible to hear one another. Everything echoed and bounced off the walls of this old building. We mostly sat in silence since it was difficult to talk over the very loud party of eight behind us. Even the server couldn't hear us, leaning way into our personal space just to hear our orders. Speaking of the server, she checked on us very infrequently, and I cannot say it was because of how busy it was since I could see her standing around chatting with her coworkers regularly. The place seemed poorly managed, all the staff tripping over each other in the confined space. There is so much more to say, I am not sure where to begin. For starters, they don't actually have glasses but jars instead which are awkward to drink out of. No one gets ice with their water, they just bring you a couple "chilled" bottles to pour yourself. They serve drinks with paper straws, not plastic and they started to feel very mushy after sitting in the liquid for a while. I personally don't enjoy eating straws with my milkshake. The milkshake its self was good and the hush-puppies were also delicious. My wife raved about the cornbread as well. It's the only reason I am giving this place 2 stars and not one. My burger was under-cooked and my bun slightly overdone, a little too crunchy. I left without eating more than a bite of it, since something seemed wrong. I did try and eat it later this evening, only to get dreadfully sick after. I regret not trusting my stomach's first opinion. Overall it seems this place is more concerned with being trendy and thematic than it is with the comfort of their customers, I would not go back, even for the hush-puppies.
DoriDori
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So my friends and I picked this place on a whim for our girl's trip weekend because we checked out the menu online and saw they had a good variety of food. The vibe of the place is really cool. The decor is appealing and the staff overall were very welcoming. My only complaint would be the parking because the lot is small, but we got lucky to grab a spot before the restaurant got too busy. My friends ordered drinks, which were probably the best part of the meal. One got the Cold Snap cocktail and that drink was very flavorful and sweet. Highly recommend. The other got one of the milkshakes spiked (Chocolate Brownie Milkshake without the mint and added rum) and that was also very delicious. We ordered the poutine for an appetizer and that was very delicious 🤤 the cheese curds were soft and tasted great with gravy. For our entrees, we got the pulled pork sandwich, the bolognese, and the half rotisserie chicken. The pulled pork sandwich was okay, but the person who ordered it took off most of the toppings that came with it. She also ordered a side of Mac and cheese, but it was a little bland. The bolognese was okay, but the person who ordered it felt the noodles could have cooked longer. The best meal out of the three of us was probably the rotisserie chicken. When they say half, they really cut that chicken in HALF 🤣 I got it with the garlic aioli sauce and added the sides of fries and macaroni salad. Personally, the fries were best as poutine, but if you ask for the ranch on the side, it made them so much better. The macaroni salad was okay. However, the half rotisserie chicken was delicious. The chicken was moist and juicy and it was a lot for what you get. The garlic aioli was good, but once again the underdog was that smokey ranch. So I made sure to grab some with my leftovers. The overall service was good. Our server was very accommodating, especially since we were seated in a half booth that was a tough spot because the sun was shining in even with the shade down. It was a bit busy so sometimes it did take a while for her to bring us anything we asked for, but other than that she was great. I would say if you are coming to have drinks and a light snack, that is the best way to approach this place 👌
Katelynn RosaKatelynn Rosa
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I had heard a lot of good about the food from here, but ultimately ended up feeling like it was only okay. The rotisserie chicken, while tasty, came out lukewarm and the skin wasn't crispy or crunchy, it was soft and easy to peel off. The leg and wing were also a little dry. For the size of the half (or full) hen that you get, it also feels rather expensive. While this is expected in Mystic, especially from a joint that advertises itself as upscale, I was expecting a larger portion. The Mac and Cheese was also only okay. It came out hot and gooey, so that was a plus at least. The waitress we had was excellent. She offered us a homemade soda that day. I forget the flavor, but it was very good and I'd have got it again. However, again, it is expensive for the size of the soda. As far as the atmosphere, it's an old engine factory, as the name implies. I liked the look of the building from the inside and the historical elements near the door were also interesting to read about and look at. Due to being one of the most popular places to eat at downtown, even though it was the middle of the week and in the "off" season for tourists, it was very loud and busy inside. We waited for about 30 minutes to get a table for two. By the time we were seated there were others that were being told it would be a two hour wait time, so beware you may be waiting for a very long time. I recommend coming for lunch or arrive early for dinner unless you're fine with a long wait time -- and this applies to all of Mystic, not just here.
Ian ProctorIan Proctor
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I would have to say the overall visit today was quite mediocre. We have visited before and was quite impressed. So being in the area, we decided to stop by for a quick lunch. There was no wait for a table which was great. However once we sat down, another table for two was seated with 3 people. One of the people’s back was basically against our table. While one of the workers eventually noticed and asked if we were okay. I mean we were okay, and didn’t want to move given that our food had already been served and we were eating already. But I definitely was not comfortable especially given that the other party constantly felt the need to get up and visit another table. And so each time they got up they were knocking into our table and basically in our space. I don’t think this type of seating arrangement should’ve ever happened. Our server seemed less than thrilled to be there, but overall she was fine. It was a busy day given the St Patrick’s day festivities. The food was okay. The Cheddar Irish soda bread was very good. However the French fries looked like they were fried in really old oil and most of them were these tiny broken pieces and were soggy. There was no crisp to the fries at all. The fried fish was good and so was the corned beef sandwich.
SiQing XuSiQing Xu
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Nearby Attractions Of Engine Room
Mystic Seaport Museum
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Basic Info
Address
14 Holmes St, Mystic, CT 06355
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(860) 415-8117
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engineroomct.com
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4.4
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Rustic-chic eatery offering New American comfort food, plus craft beers & a large bourbon selection.
attractions: Mystic Seaport Museum, Inn at Mystic, The Whaler's Inn Hotel of Mystic, Mystic Seaport Museum - Membership Office, Argia Mystic Cruises, Thompson Exhibition Building, Mystic Museum of Art, MINE in Mystic, Mystic Army Navy Stores LLC, Mystic Knotwork, restaurants: Mystic Pizza, S&P Oyster Restaurant and Bar, Red 36, Sift Bake Shop Mystic, Captain Daniel Packer Inne, The Mariner, Oyster Club, Chapter One Food and Drink Mystic CT, Friar Tuck's Tavern, Sea Swirl
