A taste of the
Shoreline
Eat, Sip & Stay Awhile

From waterfront lunches to beautiful dinners downtown, Mystic has no shortage of places worth gathering around the table. Reservations are strongly encouraged where available.

The Shipwright’s Daughter
20 East Main Street, Mystic

GLUTEN FREE OPTIONS

An award winning, chef driven restaurant celebrating the flavors of the New England coast. Thoughtful, beautifully prepared food makes this an especially lovely choice for dinner, brunch, or a celebratory meal.

The daily changing menu regularly includes naturally gluten-free seafood, meat, vegetable, and dessert selections. The kitchen can accommodate gluten-free requests, but guests should discuss their needs with the restaurant because the menu changes frequently.

Oyster Club
13 Water Street, Mystic

GLUTEN FREE OPTIONS

A locally loved restaurant and raw bar with a menu inspired by the nearby farms and sea. Beautifully prepared seasonal dishes, fresh oysters, and thoughtful cocktails make it a favorite for lunch or dinner.

Fresh oysters, raw bar selections, seafood, vegetables, and other seasonal dishes may be suitable or adaptable. Because the menu changes frequently, ask the staff to identify current gluten-free choices and explain any necessary modifications.

The Treehouse at Oyster Club
13 Water Street, Mystic

GLUTEN FREE OPTIONS VARY BY SEASONAL MENU

Hidden among the treetops above the Mystic River, this casual indoor and outdoor oasis feels like one of Mystic’s best kept secrets. Enjoy fresh seafood, local ingredients, creative cocktails, and river views in a relaxed setting that feels a little bit magical. Open for the season, weather permitting.

The Treehouse serves its own seasonal menu, so gluten-free availability can change. Ask the staff to identify suitable dishes and confirm whether tortillas, fried items, sauces, and preparation areas are shared.

S&P Oyster Restaurant and Bar
1 Holmes Street, Mystic

GLUTEN FREE MENU

Fresh seafood, creative cocktails, and one of the prettiest views of the Mystic River and drawbridge. A wonderful choice for lunch, dinner, or drinks by the water.

S&P publishes an extensive gluten-free menu with appetizers, salads, gluten-free bread, seafood, chicken, pork, filet mignon, and vegetarian entrées. This is one of the clearest choices on the list for guests who want multiple labeled options.

Via Emilia
24 West Main Street, Mystic

GLUTEN FREE OPTIONS

An intimate Italian restaurant known for fresh pasta made in house. Cozy, romantic, and perfect for anyone craving a beautiful bowl of pasta and a glass of wine.

Gluten-free pasta is available, and several seafood, meat, and vegetable dishes may be suitable or adaptable. The kitchen also prepares traditional wheat pasta, so guests with celiac disease should ask about separate water, utensils, and preparation practices.

RED 36
2 Washington Street, Mystic

GLUTEN FREE MENU

A lively waterfront restaurant with seafood, a raw bar, cocktails, and plenty of harbor atmosphere. During the summer season, seating is first come, first served, so plan for a possible wait.

RED 36 publishes a separate gluten-free menu with raw bar selections, seafood, salads, grilled entrées, tacos, and gluten-free flatbread options. Guests with celiac disease should still confirm fryer and cross-contact procedures before ordering.

Engine Room
14 Holmes Street, Mystic

GLUTEN FREE OPTIONS

Creative American comfort food served inside a restored marine engine building. Known for burgers, craft beer, bourbon, cocktails, and an easygoing atmosphere.

Gluten-free buns are available, and several burgers, sandwiches, salads, and comfort food dishes can be modified. Ask whether fries and other fried foods share oil with breaded items before ordering.

Mystic Fish Camp
4 East Main Street, Mystic

GLUTEN FREE OPTIONS, NOT A DEDICATED KITCHEN

A casual, chef driven seafood stop near the drawbridge. Perfect for a quick lobster roll, fresh local seafood, and a relaxed taste of the Connecticut shoreline.

Gluten-free selections and modifications may be available, including bowls, salads, and certain seafood dishes. Several menu items are breaded with panko, and fried foods require extra caution. Ask the staff to identify the current gluten-free choices and explain the fryer setup before ordering.

Taquerio
30 Broadway Avenue, Mystic

GLUTEN FREE OPTIONS, NOT A DEDICATED KITCHEN

A colorful, fast-casual taco bar inside a converted vintage gas station. With open garage doors, outdoor seating, cold margaritas, and creative tacos, it is a fun and relaxed choice for lunch, dinner, or drinks.

The current menu includes several items labeled gluten free, including nachos, chips with salsa, guacamole or queso, and a variety of tacos served on corn tortillas. Flour tortillas and fried items are also prepared here, so guests with celiac disease or a severe allergy should notify the staff and confirm shared-fryer and cross-contact practices before ordering.

Bravo Bravo
19 East Main Street, Mystic

GLUTEN FREE OPTIONS, NOT A DEDICATED KITCHEN

A lively contemporary Italian restaurant in downtown Mystic serving house-made pastas, sauces, breads, and desserts. The warm atmosphere, creative cocktails, and polished Italian dishes make it a lovely choice for dinner or a celebratory evening. Reservations are strongly encouraged.

The current menu clearly labels several gluten-free dishes, including scallop crudo, PEI mussels, beef carpaccio, baby red and green leaf salad, salmon, and pan-seared scallops. Because traditional pasta and bread are prepared in the same kitchen, guests with celiac disease or a severe allergy should notify their server and confirm cross-contact precautions before ordering.

Off the beaten path

A few secrets worth finding

Mystic keeps some of its most interesting places tucked above staircases, beneath dining rooms, inside historic buildings, and just beyond the busiest streets...

For those who enjoy a little mystery, an unexpected cocktail, or a shop filled with things they never knew they needed, these hidden corners are worth finding.

The Port of Call
15 Water Street, Mystic

A sophisticated cocktail lounge inspired by the world’s great port cities. The atmosphere is moody, intimate, and transportive, with imaginative drinks and globally inspired food. In 2026, the experience is taking its inspiration from Paris.

Dive at The Port of Call
15 Water Street, Mystic

Hidden downstairs beneath The Port of Call, Dive trades polished elegance for a darker, more playful atmosphere. Expect late night snacks, drinks, shuffleboard, music, and the feeling that you stumbled into a place you were not necessarily supposed to find.

Danger Bar
12 Water Street, Mystic

A newer, intimate cocktail bar near the drawbridge with nautical details, a cozy upstairs loft, and a menu of thoughtfully crafted drinks. It stays open late and feels more like a tucked away city cocktail bar than a typical Mystic restaurant.

Captain Daniel Packer Inne Pub
32 Water Street, Mystic

Hidden downstairs inside a historic inn built in 1756, this cozy pub has stone fireplaces, low ceilings, live music, and centuries of New England character. Head upstairs for dinner or stay below for drinks and a more relaxed local atmosphere.

A.T.Y. Bar & Bonbons
3 Water Street, Mystic

A boutique chocolate and cocktail bar where handcrafted bonbons meet beautifully composed drinks. It is polished, indulgent, and perfect for an after dinner cocktail or a little something sweet.

Mix Rooftop Restaurant & Bar
5 Water Street, Mystic

Tucked upstairs above Sift Bake Shop, Mix offers cocktails, dinner, and rooftop views over downtown Mystic. The covered and heated rooftop remains open throughout the year, making it a lovely place to escape the crowds below.

Mystic River Chocolate Café
12 Water Street, Suite D3, Mystic

Hidden inside historic Factory Square, this small café makes its own organic bean to bar chocolate, roasts its own coffee, and even brews its own craft beer. Try the drinking chocolate, espresso, chocolate soft serve, or bring home a handcrafted bar. Hours can be limited, so check before visiting.

A little wandering

Shops worth stepping into

Historic Downtown Mystic

Wander across the drawbridge and explore more than 80 independently owned boutiques, galleries, specialty stores, cafés, and local shops tucked along the waterfront streets.

Sea Bags Mystic
36 West Main Street, Mystic, CT

ALLY’S FAVORITE

A coastal shop filled with nautical totes, accessories, and home décor handcrafted in Maine from reclaimed sails. Every piece carries markings and character from its former life on the water, making it a meaningful and one-of-a-kind Mystic keepsake. This is one of Ally’s absolute favorite shops and the perfect place to bring home a little piece of the shoreline.

Olde Mistick Village
27 Coogan Boulevard, Mystic

Located beside the Hilton Mystic, this open air village is home to more than 40 unique shops, restaurants, and specialty stores. It is the easiest place to explore without having to move your car.

Mystic Knotwork
25 Cottrell Street and Olde Mistick Village

A true piece of Mystic. This family run shop creates traditional nautical knotwork, bracelets, ornaments, home décor, and locally made keepsakes.

Peppergrass & Tulip
30 West Main Street, Mystic

A charming downtown boutique filled with vintage inspired clothing, jewelry, accessories, and gifts.Ju

Queenie’s Gift Emporium
47 West Main Street, Mystic

A playful downtown gift shop with an edgy sense of humor. Browse clever cards, quirky accessories, unexpected finds, and gifts you probably will not see anywhere else.

MINE in Mystic
40 Washington Street, Mystic

A funky and wonderfully eclectic shop filled with vintage treasures, antiques, repurposed pieces, artwork, jewelry, clothing, records, books, and curiosities. Every corner holds something different, which is exactly what makes it worth exploring.

Just in case...

For the Things That Did Not Make the Suitcase

For the forgotten charger, the missing toothbrush, or anything else that suddenly becomes absolutely essential, these nearby stores should have you covered.

McQuade’s Marketplace
14 Clara Drive, Mystic, CT 06355

A locally owned, full-service market offering groceries, fresh produce, seafood, a deli, bakery, prepared foods, floral arrangements, gifts, and an on-site pharmacy. A convenient stop for snacks, quick meals, medications, and any last-minute essentials guests may need during the weekend.

Big Y World Class Market
79 Stonington Road, Mystic

The closest convenient option for groceries, snacks, drinks, toiletries, pharmacy items, and everyday essentials.

CVS Pharmacy
25 Broadway Avenue, Mystic

The store and pharmacy are open 24 hours, making this the best option for medicine, toiletries, beauty products, and late night necessities.

Walgreens
441 Long Hill Road, Groton

A convenient stop for prescriptions, medicine, toiletries, cosmetics, snacks, and travel essentials.

Walmart
150 Gold Star Highway, Groton

The best all purpose option for clothing, shoes, electronics, chargers, toiletries, groceries, and almost anything else someone may have forgotten.

Explore More with Go Mystic

Looking for even more places to eat, sip, shop, explore, and stay during your visit? The free Go Mystic app brings Mystic’s restaurants, wineries, boutiques, attractions, hotels, outdoor activities, and local events together in one convenient guide. You can also find helpful details such as hours, addresses, websites, and contact information while you wander.

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Ally & Sean

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