Aspen Restaurant

Name: Aspen Restaurant
Address: 2 Main Street, Old Saybrook, CT, United States, 06475
Telephone: (860) 395-5888
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.8

4.8 (1745)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

2 Main Street, Old Saybrook, CT 06475

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2 people

Jun 30, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Charming
Neighborhood gem

Aspen Restaurant Voted Best New Restaurant for 2009 by Connecticut Magazine.
A premiere destination dining experience, serving contemporary american cuisine with global accents.
Aspen Restaurant is Located on 2 main street in Old Saybrook,CT.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm Lunch Tue–Sat 11:30 am–2:30 pm Closed Mon 11:30 am–9:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(860) 395-5888
Website
http://www.aspenct.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
James Martell, Chef de Cuisine
Catering
Special Event Menus Edwin Gonzalez Operations Manager 860-395-5888 edgonzalez8@gmail.com Jenna Landon Event Sales Manager 860-572-1111 jlandon@coastalgourmetct.com
Private party facilities
Descending under 'seemingly falling' leaves ensconced in glass, to the lower level is the 45-seat Amber Lounge, an intimate setting featuring a curved mahogany bar, a large organic stone fireplace and textured walls softly lit with slender alabaster panels. The Amber Lounge is a fabulous venue to host Special Events.

Location
2 Main Street, Old Saybrook, CT 06475
Neighborhood
Old Saybrook
Cross street
Boston Post Road
Parking details
large parking lot with lights
Public transit
Across the street from Amtrak Station/Shoreline East commuter train
Entertainment
The Amber Lounge features a contemporary style menu and Live Jazz every Saturday.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

BAKED BRIE$11.00
Double Crème, Yuzu Marmalade, Cashew, Puff Pastry
CRISPY SHRIMP$16.00
Tempura Shrimp, Butter Lettuce, Yuzu-Wasabi, Furikake, Green Onion
BUFFALO CHICKEN EGGROLLS$13.00
Crispy Eggrolls, Pulled Chicken, Buffalo, Scallion, Bleu Cheese Dip
ASPEN WINGS$13.00
Sweet Teriyaki-Gochujang, Scallion, Sesame
SHORT RIB PASTIES$14.00
Braised Short Rib, Caramelized Onion, Golden Pastry Crust, Demi-Glace
TRUFFLE FRIES$10.00

Specialty Cocktails

COOL AS A CUCUMBER $10.00
Cucumber Vodka, Fresh Muddled Cucumber, White Cranberry Juice, House- Made Sour Mix
ASPEN 75$10.00
London Dry Gin, Prosecco, Muddled Blueberries, House-Made Sour Mix, Simple Syrup
ASPEN RUM PUNCH$10.00
Spiced Rum, Aperol, Bacardi, Guava Juice, Orgeat, Simple Syrup, Angostura Bitter, Soda Water & a squeeze of Lime Wedge
HONEY - HABANERO MARGARITA$10.00
House Infused Habanero Tequila, House -Made Honey Shrub, Fresh Squeezed Lime Juice
ASPEN WHITE SANGRIA $10.00
Dry White Wine, Peachtree Schnapps, Aperol, Cointreau, Triple Sec & Fruit Juices
ASPEN RED SANGRIA $10.00
Red Wine, Spiced Rum, Cranberry Juice & Guava Juice
PLUMBISCUS$10.00
Plum Vodka, Domaine De Canton, House -Made Sour Mix, White Cranberry Juice, Hibiscus Syrup

Wines by The Glass

Sparkling, Whites, Rose, Reds

Brut, Charles de Fère $9.00
Sparkling
Prosecco, Brut La Marca $9.00
Sparkling
Riesling, St. Urbans-Hof Nik Weis $10.00
White Wine
Pinot Grigio, St. Michael-Eppan $8.00
White Wine
Sauvignon Blanc, Rapaura Springs$9.00
White Wine
Chardonnay, Scott Family$11.00
White Wine
Rose, Chateau Minuty 'M'$12.00
Rose
Pinot Noir, Meiomi$11.00
Red Wine
Malbec Reserve El Esteco Don David$8.00
Red Wine
Merlot, Milbrandt$7.00
Red Wine
Cabernet Sauvignon, Browne Family$10.00
Red Wine

Beers

Drafts & Bottles

Allagash White Belgian Witbier , ME$6.00
Draft Beer
Haze for Horses IPA, Barn Brew Co. CT$6.00
Draft Beer
Pa's Pilsner, Barn Brew Co. CT$6.00
Draft Beer
Stella Artois, Belgium$6.00
Draft Beer
Amstel Light$5.00
Bottle Beer
Budweiser$5.00
Bottle Beer
Bud Light$5.00
Bottle Beer
Coors Light$5.00
Bottle Beer
Corona$5.00
Bottle Beer
Heineken$5.00
Bottle Beer
Michelob Ultra$5.00
Bottle Beer
Sam Adams$5.00
Bottle Beer

What 1,745 people are saying

Aspen Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.9Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Middlesex
Innovative
Middlesex
Healthy
Middlesex
Neighborhood gem
Middlesex
Romantic
Middlesex
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Aspen Restaurant is a "hidden gem" with an "excellent menu" that offers creative dishes and small plates. Guests praise the "outstanding service" and "fabulous ambiance." The drinks, appetizers, and desserts consistently delight, and the restaurant is known for its "delightful" clam chowder and "exquisite" lamb chops.

1,745 Reviews

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Maddy
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The new menue is fabulous! We need to come back multiple times to try more of the new dishes that were tempting us. There are so many great sides and vegetarian choices for entrees. We can't waoit to return!
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Michael VIP
New York City21 reviews
3.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I ordered the salmon…the fish was very good but the side that came with it was awful.
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jay VIP
New York City20 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 20, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Like to place a lot especially because you can get half portions and the food price value is good. It was very noisy and the night I was there.
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Jim
Philadelphia County1 review
5.0
Dined on June 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful meal. Food was excellent, service was outstanding. Someone trained the staff as they were not at the table every two secs which was nice! It was a bit loud as we had two tables of 8 people who were a bit loud. We will definitely be back an recommend to all who want something different than the same old CT menu of Lobster Roll hot/cold, whole belly clams, cheese burger, etc etc. Aspen was a hidden surprise, with a menu that was excellent!!
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Mary VIP
New York City23 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Aspen never disappoints with drinks, appetizers, and dinner.
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Judi VIP
Greater Boston106 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fresh fish was well prepared. Steak was top quality and cooked exactly as ordered. Creative drinks and desserts. Same for appetizers. Service was outstanding. Great dining experience.
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Sara VIP
New York City30 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely spot, with an amazingly yummy and creative menu, fabulous service and ambiance. And you can shop afterwards! What more does one need?
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Lynette
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous new menu! If you haven't been in a while I suggest going back !!
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Christine
Greater Boston4 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Met all expectations, great food, great staff, would definitely go back
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Alphonse
Greater Boston62 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service. Neal’s were very well prepared and presented.
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FAQs

Aspen Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (860) 395-5888.

Aspen Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 1745 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 30, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

2 Main Street, Old Saybrook, CT 06475

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Boston Post Road
Neighborhood
Old Saybrook
Hours of operation
Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm Lunch Tue–Sat 11:30 am–2:30 pm Closed Mon 11:30 am–9:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
large parking lot with lights
Public transit
Across the street from Amtrak Station/Shoreline East commuter train
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
James Martell, Chef de Cuisine
Entertainment
The Amber Lounge features a contemporary style menu and Live Jazz every Saturday.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.aspenct.com/
Phone number
(860) 395-5888
Catering
Special Event Menus Edwin Gonzalez Operations Manager 860-395-5888 edgonzalez8@gmail.com Jenna Landon Event Sales Manager 860-572-1111 jlandon@coastalgourmetct.com
Private party facilities
Descending under 'seemingly falling' leaves ensconced in glass, to the lower level is the 45-seat Amber Lounge, an intimate setting featuring a curved mahogany bar, a large organic stone fireplace and textured walls softly lit with slender alabaster panels. The Amber Lounge is a fabulous venue to host Special Events.

Aspen Restaurant

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER

SEARED TUNA

SEARED SALMON

Bar Bites

BAKED BRIE$11.00

CRISPY SHRIMP$16.00

BUFFALO CHICKEN EGGROLLS$13.00

ASPEN WINGS$13.00

SHORT RIB PASTIES$14.00

TRUFFLE FRIES$10.00

Specialty Cocktails

COOL AS A CUCUMBER $10.00

ASPEN 75$10.00

ASPEN RUM PUNCH$10.00

HONEY - HABANERO MARGARITA$10.00

ASPEN WHITE SANGRIA $10.00

ASPEN RED SANGRIA $10.00

PLUMBISCUS$10.00

Wines by The Glass

Brut, Charles de Fère $9.00

Prosecco, Brut La Marca $9.00

Riesling, St. Urbans-Hof Nik Weis $10.00

Pinot Grigio, St. Michael-Eppan $8.00

Sauvignon Blanc, Rapaura Springs$9.00

Chardonnay, Scott Family$11.00

Rose, Chateau Minuty 'M'$12.00

Pinot Noir, Meiomi$11.00

Malbec Reserve El Esteco Don David$8.00

Merlot, Milbrandt$7.00

Cabernet Sauvignon, Browne Family$10.00

Beers

Allagash White Belgian Witbier , ME$6.00

Haze for Horses IPA, Barn Brew Co. CT$6.00

Pa's Pilsner, Barn Brew Co. CT$6.00

Stella Artois, Belgium$6.00

Amstel Light$5.00

Budweiser$5.00

Bud Light$5.00

Coors Light$5.00

Corona$5.00

Heineken$5.00

Michelob Ultra$5.00

Sam Adams$5.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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