Chapter One

4.2 (619)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

32 W Main St, Mystic, CT 06355

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Chapter One

4.2

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Mystic

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2 people

8 Nov 2026

7:00 pm

Booked 10 times today

About this restaurant

Great for happy hour

Located in the heart of downtown Mystic just past the infamous Mystic Drawbridge, Chapter One Food & Drink offers something desirable for everyone! From fresh seafood daily to gourmet burgers to vegan & gluten free options, this restaurant and bar has a vibe unlike any other in Mystic. With 8 beers on tap, a variety of wines and handcrafted, specialty cocktails, we are the go-to spot for the best drinks in Downtown!

With a daily Happy Hour and friendly atmosphere, it is a restaurant for all, from family and friends to business meetings to private events. The team at Chapter One strives to give guests a fantastic experience with top of the line service, an enjoyable experience and excellent food & drink of course! Open for lunch, happy hour and dinner, with nightlife & brunch on the weekends.

For parties of 8 or more, please call during business hours. For parties of 12 or more, please email shana@dk-hospitality.com.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Seafood, Cocktail Bar
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 11:30–23:00 Fri 11:30–02:00 Sat 10:00–02:00 Sun 10:00–23:00
Contact
(860) 245-4123
Website
https://www.chapteronemystic.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
Rehearsal Dinners, Holiday Parties, Bridal Showers, etc. Please Contact Us for More Information.

Location
32 W Main St, Mystic, CT 06355
Area
Mystic
Cross street
Pearl Street & Gravel Street
Parking Details
Street Parking
Entertainment
Live MusicThursday Ladies NightSaturday and Sunday BrunchMonday Industry Night with DJ and Late Night Food Menu
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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4.2

(619)

3.9Food
4.7Service
4.3Ambience
3.8Value

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619 Reviews

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Tommy
Greater Boston3 reviews
1.0
Dined on 24 October 2026
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was awful. Either raw or overcoooked. Has gone downhill
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Shelby Gold
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 August 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was delicious! Service was amazing, kitchen staff are fast cooks! Went at a busy hour with reservations on a busy summer weekend for dinner and was in and out in an hour and 15 minutes (only took that long due to our own relaxing)
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Beth
Orlando / Central Florida East1 review
3.0
Dined on 27 July 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Our waitress and our martinis were wonderful, as was the bowl of clam chowder. However the main entrees were inedible. The bottom of the rubin was so soggy, you could not hold the sandwich. The forty five dollar lobster roll was so tough and so full of cajun spice that you could not eat it. Even the drawn butter was spicy. It is never good to walk out of a restaurant having spent almost three hundred dollars and leaving hungry.
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Tanya Gold
New York City11 reviews
5.0
Dined on 17 July 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Server was very kind, the young gentleman who seated us was very nice as well. Food was spectacular and reasonable. Loved the atmosphere with a nice breeze and drinks were delicious! We will definitely be back!
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Peter
Greater Boston2 reviews
4.0
Dined on 29 May 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The potato appetizer was out of this world! Service was top notch. Highly recommend
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Kenneth
New York City2 reviews
4.0
Dined on 24 April 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Staff was fantastic and our server was especially nice. We were disappointed that several of our favorites were not in stock and we had to settle for substitutes. Having said that, the food was still great. Hopefully they will restock their food and bar for the net time we come it!
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Carrie
New York City1 review
3.0
Dined on 15 April 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
This is a bar with good bar food and dining tables. If you are looking for a bar atmosphere, then this is your place. If you are looking for more of a restaurant experience, this is not the place. Went on a Wed night and every table was empty, so it was pretty quiet. Nice location by the drawbridge. Parking is an issue - we parked around the corner in a lot where you pay by the hour. Seems like a fun place to hang out and have a few drinks and apps with friends.
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Craig
New York City5 reviews
3.0
Dined on 5 April 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
I believe I was scammed with the hot lobster roll that I ordered. The cost was $45.00. I checked the menus of neighboring restaurants and the lobster rolls were $32.00. The waitress should have warned me about the $45.00 price tag.
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Amit Gold
New York City25 reviews
5.0
Dined on 28 March 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service, ambience and quality can’t be beat! Thank you for a fantastic evening.
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Kenneth
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 13 February 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great atmosphere and great food! Our server Miranda was so nice and friendly! Highly recommend!
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Seafood, Cocktail Bar
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 11:30–23:00 Fri 11:30–02:00 Sat 10:00–02:00 Sun 10:00–23:00
Contact
(860) 245-4123
Website
https://www.chapteronemystic.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
Rehearsal Dinners, Holiday Parties, Bridal Showers, etc. Please Contact Us for More Information.

Location
32 W Main St, Mystic, CT 06355
Area
Mystic
Cross street
Pearl Street & Gravel Street
Parking Details
Street Parking
Entertainment
Live MusicThursday Ladies NightSaturday and Sunday BrunchMonday Industry Night with DJ and Late Night Food Menu
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

Chapter One - Mystic is open Monday–Thursday 11:30 am–11:00 pm; Friday 11:30 am–2:00 am; Saturday 10:00 am–2:00 am; and Sunday 10:00 am–11:00 pm. The venue also notes a daily Happy Hour and weekend brunch.

Weekends are ideal for brunch, the restaurant runs weekend brunch and guests enjoy the brunch and lively bar music; Sunday evenings also tend to be quieter in the dining room.

The team at Chapter One makes room for families, guests report staff happily creating space for a large stroller and being accommodating with babies.

Seafood and some mains can be generous, guests describe the lobster roll as "huge" and note dishes like the seared tuna were large enough to share (enough for two).

Yes, Chapter One is a solid date-night choice: guests have celebrated anniversaries there, enjoyed attentive service, and appreciated quiet window tables for a cozy evening.

Yes, Chapter One notes vegan and gluten‑free options on its menu, and for larger parties asks that you call during business hours for groups of 8+, while parties of 12+ should email shana@dk-hospitality.com.

Chapter One - Mystic mixes a lively bar vibe with a separate dining area and regular live music; window seating gives sidewalk views and a pleasant breeze, and staff can seat you in a quieter corner if you prefer.

Casual Dress, comfortable, everyday clothing is appropriate; nothing formal is expected.

For a quieter dining room, visit Chapter One on a Sunday early evening, reviewers said the dining area was largely theirs while the bar stayed lively; the bar’s happy hour is also a popular time.

Yes, Chapter One is family-friendly: staff make space for strollers and reviewers praise servers for being welcoming and helpful to families with children.

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Chapter One

4.2

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Mystic

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2 people

8 Nov 2026

7:00 pm

Booked 10 times today

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