Mystic Fish Camp — Restaurant in Stonington

Don’t recommend: Got our order wrong, served us raw fish when they gave us our “correct” order, and didn’t refund any part of the meal after all this back and forth. The fish entrees are riddled with bones (not just near the tale that they keep on for aesthetics). The batter on the fish is super oily and it lacks flavor. And the fries and onion rings are super oily. For dessert, the ice cream in the ice cream sandwich is very icy and it’s made with what tastes like soggy sandwich bread.

For background: We came in as a group of six and they got our order wrong (we placed a single order at one time, unlike the comment from the chef below who is trying to gaslight my review) — giving us two sandwiches we didn’t order and leaving off a fish entree we did order. When they made us the fish entree to replace what they left off, they rushed its preparation and gave us raw fish. After this, they fired us up an entree again, cooking it properly this time but at this point the entire party was finished with their meals…all the staff did was apologized and didn’t offer to refund us the $28 cost of the entree…

I had high expectations for this place, given it is led by James Beard Award-winning chef David Standridge, but this falls extremely flat.

In terms of seating: there are barely any stools inside, just a lot of counter space, so expect to stand the whole time you’re...

A local shop recommended this restaurant, and we were so happy they did! We ate there late this afternoon, had the clam strips and classic sandwich-my husband and I shared, and left full. The prices are so reasonable, silly almost (please don’t charge more, lol) but worth every bite! Maybe others haven’t ever been out to sea side restaurants that charge x amounts because…tourists. This place was not that case at all. Nothing was greasy, and both were absolutely some of the best seafood we’ve had-and we live in MA-are familiar with local seafood. We will absolutely drive back just to eat here. For people complaining about bones-which we had none, maybe they also complain there’s fat on their steaks, or cartilage on their chicken tenders, or whatever. I’m completely baffled that anyone would complain about that, of all things-it’s fresh fish! The lack of greasy oily fried seafood was the most delightful treat. I love fried and choose to suffer sometimes, but this food was gallbladder free friendly! It was truly some of the best we’ve had-please don’t ever change a thing-it was perfect! It’s sad to see some bad reviews-some only say more about who left them, than this place. We thank you, and can’t wait to come back down! I would like to add the staff was super friendly, and greatly appreciated, thank you! The atmosphere is fun-bathroom was spotless-wallpaper...

Mystic, CT just got crowned king of fried seafood. Mystic Fish Camp has officially taken the #1 spot for clam strips, fish & chips, and fries in Connecticut — and I don’t hand out that title lightly.

The clam strips are unbelievable: crisp, tender, and fried to perfection. Forget the chewy throwaway strips you get at tourist traps — these are the best clam strips in New England, period. The fries? Hand-cut, golden, fried in beef tallow — giving them a flavor and crunch you can’t fake. Straight-up addictive.

And the fish… holy hell. Perfectly battered, light, and flaky — easily the best fish & chips in Mystic and maybe the state. Zero grease, all flavor.

What sets this place apart? The menu was created by a James Beard Award-winning chef, and it shows. Every bite tastes like someone finally respected fried seafood enough to do it right.

If you’re searching for “best clam strips in Connecticut,” “best fries Mystic CT,” or “fish & chips near me” — this is the place. Mystic Fish Camp just raised the bar...