Bravo Bravo Restaurant
Bravo Bravo Restaurant is a quaint Italian eatery specializing in fresh seafood called "better than most New York City restaurants" by Zagat. Diners are offered a lovely view of downtown Mystic through large picture windows while surrounded by flickering white candles, mirrored walls and artful black-and-white photography. Besides seafood and creative pastas, a specialty of Bravo Bravo is a variety of over-sized martinis and exceptional wines.
Signature dishes include: veal ravioli with marinara, sauteed mushrooms, roasted garlic, rosemary and goat cheese; osso bucco cooked in wine and veal stock with tomatoes; and seafood stew with mussels, clams, scallops, lobster and fish over fresh linguine. The bar offers beer and wine, plus mixed drinks such as the mojito, bellini, margarita and bloody Mary.
Bravo Bravo Restaurant
20 E Main St
Mystic, CT 06355-2646
860-536-3228
bravobravoct.com
S&P Oyster Co
The S&P Oyster Co. offers Mystic raw bar fans the unique experience of riverfront and patio dining on the shores of the Mystic River. Located in the beating heart of the historic shopping district, S&P is a short walk to the village's famous drawbridge and is just three blocks from the Seaport Museum. Diners are offered a wealth of seafood dishes and mixed drinks, plus the ocean chill can be chased away with nine different fancy coffee drinks mixed with a variety of alcohols.
Featured menu items include: seafood ambrosia with shrimp, Stonington sea scallops, crab and cod topped with seafood stuffing and served over mashed potatoes and vegetables; wood-grilled Sicilian swordfish with capers, scallions, basil, garlic, and plum tomatoes; and the whole lobster dinner served with mashed potatoes and vegetables.
S&P Oyster Co.
1 Holmes Street
Mystic, CT 06355-2645
860-536-2674
sp-oyster.com
Mystic Pizza
No discussion of restaurants in Mystic, Connecticut, would be complete without a mention of Mystic Pizza. Made famous by the 1988 eponymous film featuring Julia Roberts in her first starring role, Mystic Pizza has been serving slices of pie since 1973. The hand-tossed pizzas feature the specialty "secret sauce" and toppings include such exotic choices as artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers, broccoli, eggplant and black beans. Other items served include hot sandwiches, pasta dinners, burgers and salads. Souvenir seekers can also order items with the store's logo and copies of the "Mystic Pizza" movie DVD.
Mystic Pizza
56 West Main Street
Mystic, CT 06355-2518
860-536-3700
mysticpizza.com
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