Old Lyme Inn

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

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   Martha

   Los Angeles6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 11, 2025

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

   Pricy but worth it for a special occasion. Food is excellent!
   

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   Laura

   Milwaukee1 review

   5.0

   Dined on May 10, 2025

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

   Excellent food served well in a quaint atmosphere!
   

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   Jill

   New York City3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 10, 2025

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

   My daughter and I have been to the afternoon tea at Old Lyme Inn 4 times already and each time it’s been wonderful. The owner is so welcoming, the staff are always helpful and friendly, and the food is delicious. Can’t wait to go back.
   

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   Daniel

   Connecticut1 review

   3.0

   Dined on May 3, 2025

   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 on May 8, 2025

   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 Boston224 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, D.C. Area7 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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