Airy waterfront restaurant & bar featuring an elevated, seafood-centric American menu, plus a deck.
Shane Dufresne
Food was absolutely amazing. Sam, our server was the best. Great sense of humor and was on top of everything. We had a good view for the Christmas boat parade. The only downside is the manager tried to hurry us along because in her words, they had to get the next group of people seated. This was after we were forced to wait twenty minutes for our table, after having reservations.
… moreJeff
When stopping in Mystic for the day, we were looking for a happy hour spot. This was directly in the harbor, just a few minutes away from the main downtown. It was a lovely ambience and we enjoyed the happy hour specials and chatting with the bartender Kristen. She was very friendly and attentive and we enjoyed learning more about Mystic! This place has outdoor seating, bar seating, and inside seats. Great views of the boats no matter where you sit!
… moreLori Abel
We were recently in Mystic for the first time and decided on Red 36 for our anniversary dinner. We had reservations for 7:30 and were promptly seated. Matt, our server was amazing, attentive and didn’t miss a beat despite the place being busy. The food that we ordered was promptly served and absolutely delicious, and the dessert we ordered to go was packaged perfectly! It was a beautiful night sitting on the dock overlooking the water. The only downfall was the lack of lighting, as we had to use the flashlight on our cellphones to see the menu. Overall, it was a great experience.
… moreVijay Patel
Red 36 in Mystic is highly regarded for its vibrant waterfront setting, diverse seafood dishes, and lively atmosphere. Most diners praise the fresh lobster roll, which is a standout item—served on a brioche bun with generous lobster meat, ,
Our Lobster roll was just like mentioned in other reviews , probably the best I have had .
I also ordered their oyster all Connecticut bought fresh , very very good .
The caster salad was also good .
The service was very attentive and the ocean view table was of course a lot of fun .
… moreThomas P Smith NY REAL ESTATE
I don’t usually like leaving negative reviews, but I think it’s important feedback so places can improve. Red 36 has a fantastic location and ambiance—watching the boats pull up and dock really sets the scene. The oysters were excellent, and the fries (honestly the best thing we had) were great too.
That said, the cocktails we ordered were both made incorrectly—maybe the bartender was just off that night. They do have a solid tap beer selection, which helped balance things out. My main disappointment was the chicken sandwich: the bread-to-chicken ratio was way off, and the plating of the fries (which deserved better!) didn’t do the dish justice.
Every restaurant can have an off day, so I’ll chalk it up to that. With the right adjustments, Red 36 has the potential to deliver an experience as good as its setting.
… moreAna Arsenova
The place is in an amazing location, superb interior and views. The food was great, the grilled swordfish was a pure perfection. The clam chowder was ok, a little under seasoned.
Service at the table was attentive and pleasant, but I wish the attendants at the front desk were a bit nicer though, they kind of ruin the vibe for customers!
… moreFaith London
Gorgeous views on the outside deck. Actually gorgeous views anywhere! Fish and chips was outstanding. I loved the Chowder but it was a little too thick. Met some awesome people at the bar. Bartender was very accommodating. My lemon drop was terrific-and its NOT easy to perfect!
… moreAlison S.
We went here for a late lunch on a Sunday of Labor Day weekend and only had to wait 20 minutes for a table. They also have an on tap bar while you wait! The service was great and food was even better. I got the hot lobster roll with fries and it was a 10/10. So buttery and delicious. My partner got the paella which was also delicious. The Hugo spritz cocktail is also so refreshing. Overall our experience here was great and couldn’t recommend coming here enough!
… moreBrianna Rowles
Stopping through the town when we decided to try it out. Service was great. It was nice to be on the water and have a bit of a view. The food was okay, I don’t think the burger nor the salad was worth what we paid.
… moreBrian Tran
Excellent food! The PEI mussels were done right, fresh, just off the oven and still plumpy. The broth filled up the room, was delicious. They brought us the spoon without asking, very nice touch. The Thai peanut calamari was good.
Pro tip: Go at happy hour it’s off the main busy tourist area so it’s quiet and plenty of space. Beer for $7 and Whisky sour for $6 decent happy hour menu. Can’t beat that.
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