What is your favorite restaurant?
My favorite restaurant is in Mystic, Ct. It’s called The Oyster Club.
We found it many years ago when we owned a house in Quakerhill. This restaurant has never once not lived up to its own high standard. The first time we stumbled in, it was chilly outside, probably early spring. We sat in a tiny room with only four small tables and a bar. It’s coziness and New England charm might have been enough that day (I’m a sucker for atmosphere), but then came the food. Every single thing on both of our plates was amazing.
We eat there often. The prices are reasonable, the staff is lovely, there are places to sit outside and in different rooms, all are nice. I always hope for one of those bar tables hoping to recreate our first experience because it was and has remained one of my favorite dining experiences ever.
Their muscle dish has ruined any and all other muscle dishes elsewhere. It’s truly that delicious. They recommend getting the toast with browned butter butternut purée dip which for us now is a must.
I googled the name of the bread place where they get their bread. We went there. Also high standards of excellence.
The Oystar Club managed to come through the difficult Covid years as good or better, which isn’t the case for most restaurants,unfortunately, at least in our CA home. We were happily surprised when all these years later, it still tops our list of best restaurants and favorite dining experience . Each time we go, we are surprised and delighted by something new.
Peace Kit 