Old Lyme Inn

Old Lyme Inn reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Daniel

   Connecticut1 review

   3.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The servers were wonderful. However, we felt that having one server/bartender tend to the entire jazz club was overwhelming for that person. Our bartender at the Inn was our server, and also had to tend to the band - it seems for a busy Saturday night, the ownership was operating with a very small staff. The food was tasty; we ordered two appetizers and two entrees, along with decent house wine and generous pours of bourbon. I don't mind paying good $$$ for a good time, but a total of $52 in service fees that did not benefit the serving staff was something I had never seen before, and hope to never see again. All in all, I had a wonderful time with my wife, and am glad we tried this place along the CT shoreline once.
   

   Old Lyme InnResponded 1 day ago

   Hi Daniel, I texted you earlier today to see if we could have a conversation regarding your review. I would love the opportunity to clarify and address some of your perceptions including your misconception about the service fee. Please let me know if this would be possible. Thank you, Chris Kitchings
   

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   Andrea

   New York City11 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 26, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   DELICIOUS and generous portions. Charming dining room . Hospitable and efficient service. Will be back again!!
   

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   Elizabeth VIP

   Greater Boston221 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 26, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent food! We are from urban areas- Boston and NYC and the food here was as good as any in those cities
   

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   Patricia

   Washington DC7 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 19, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Treated my niece to Afternoon Tea. Living in CT all my life, this was my first time dining at Old Lyme Inn and it won’t be my last. I have recommended to a few friends that we need to visit not only for the food and drink, but the atmosphere. Afternoon Tea was a delight! We thoroughly enjoyed the food and the tea. We are already planning our next one!
   

   Old Lyme InnResponded on April 21, 2025

   We are so glad you enjoyed Afternoon Tea! We are so excited you are coming back. We have Spring Garden Tea and Wizard of Oz right around the corner. Thank you so much for coming!
   

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   Elizabeth VIP

   Connecticut16 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 12, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Great menu, delicious food, attentive service. Highly recommend
   

   Old Lyme InnResponded on April 21, 2025

   Thank you! We look forward to seeing you again.
   

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   Carl VIP

   Greater Boston1 review

   5.0

   Dined on April 5, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Very pleased with the quality and preparation of the food. Service was good. We were in the small room where the bar is, which was quite homey and vintage New England looking, and not too loud.  we went to the Side Door jazz club attached for a show after dinner, and it was excellent as usual. Great little music venue.
   

   Old Lyme InnResponded on April 21, 2025

   Thank you so much! We look forward to seeing you again.
   

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   Susan VIP

   New York City22 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 30, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   My new favorite place for brunch And the music was superb as well!
   

   Old Lyme InnResponded on April 6, 2025

   Thank you, Susan for the 5-star review of brunch. We hope you will be able to join us again for another special experience. Have you tried our Saturday themed tea? Have you attended a show at the Side Door? The next time that you visit, please ask for a tour of the Side Door our world renowned jazz club/music venue.
   

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   Maryann VIP

   Connecticut14 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 29, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   The food was outstanding, we both ordered the flank steak and it was cooked as requested. The mashed potatoes were delicious, and I am not a big potato fan. We were surprised our shrimp cocktail appetizer did not contain raw shrimp, the shrimp arrived cooked and seasoned, which was different. Service was good but our server pleasant but a bit unorganized - he should have provided the list of specials/additions in advance of coming around for us to place our order. Coffee was delivered at least five minutes before the cream and sugar arrived to the table, all should have come at the same time.
   

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   Old Lyme InnResponded on April 6, 2025

   Thank you, Maryann for your thorough constructive assessment. We are always working to make sure all aspects of the guests' experience topnotch. Hope you will join us again for a seamless, perfect experience.
   

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   Nancy

   Greater Boston6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 29, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Tea at the Old Lyme Inn was a delightful experience. The staff were friendly and attentive, the decor was attractive, and the food was delicious, with tasty little sandwiches, scones, and a selection of bite-sized desserts--far more than I could eat. It was rather expensive, but well worth the cost.
   

   Old Lyme InnResponded on April 6, 2025

   hank you so much for the 5-star review! We look forward to you joining us again. Have you ever been to a show at the Side Door? If you have not been inside the Side Door, please ask for a tour during your next visit.
   

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    Jill

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    It was the third time my daughter and I went for afternoon tea, this time with two other friends. The waiter was very nice and very helpful, helping us decide on the tea each of us wanted. The food was excellent and more than enough. And I have to say that the owner was more than gracious and made us feel so welcome. Definitely will be back!
    

    Old Lyme InnResponded on April 6, 2025

    Thank you so much for the 5-star review! We look forward to you joining us again. Have you ever been to a show at the Side Door? If you have not been inside the Side Door, please ask for a tour during your next visit.
    

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