Bee and Thistle Inn

Name: Bee and Thistle Inn
Address: 100 Lyme St, Old Lyme, CT, United States, 06371
Telephone: (860) 434-1667
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6 (336)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

100 Lyme St, Old Lyme, CT 06371

About this restaurant

Romantic
Good for special occasions
Innovative

We aare temporarily closed until further notice but are offering curbside takeout Wednesday-Sunday from 5-7:30 pm. Phone Lines open at 1:30 pm, Wednesday-Sunday.

Contemporary, Distinctive, New England Cuisine. With a menu that changes with each season, our chef uses only the most fresh, local and seasonal ingredients to reflect the bounty of the Connecticut River Valley. Whether you are enjoying an herb infused cocktail at our bar, a casual small plate in our garden, or an elegant evening in one of our three dining areas, you will be sure to have a memorable experience.

The Chestnut Grille and Lounge is open:
Wednesday-Friday 5:00-9:00
Sunday 4:00-8:00 pm
Closed Monday & Tuesdays

Bee Happy Hour: Wed-Fri, 5-7:00 pm, Sunday 4-5:00 pm
1/2 off select cocktails, $5 house wine, $3 beer

Thursday Night Bee Romantic:
A three course menu for two with a complimentary bottle of wine for only $85 per couple

Live Music in our Lounge or Garden Wednesday and Sunday Evenings

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Wednesday-Saturday, 5-9:00 pm Sunday 4-8 pm Closed Monday & Tuesday Evenings We will be closed 2/25-3/7 for our Winter Break!
Phone number
(860) 434-1667
Website
http://www.beeandthistleinn.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Chef Kristofer Rowe
Private party facilities
The Bee and Thistle Inn is available for private events. Please fill out an info request on our website or call 860-434-1667.

Location
100 Lyme St, Old Lyme, CT 06371
Neighborhood
Old Saybrook
Cross street
I 95
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wine

What 336 people are saying

Bee and Thistle Inn reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.6

4.6 based on all time ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
3.7Value

Noise • Moderate

336 Reviews

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lizf VIP
New York City42 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 26, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My sister and I were in from New York for the weekend and picked this restaurant based on reviews. We could not have been more pleased. The ambiance was quintessential New England. So cozy and inviting on a stormy January night. We were greeted by the manager John who gave us a brief history of the beautiful inn and helped us select the perfect wine for our dinner. My sister ordered the cod and I had the salmon. The fish was cooked to perfection and the sides of risotto and farro were delicious. Our waitress could not have been lovelier. We will definitely come back.
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AlanA
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on January 11, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A great experience. We have also done tea there and had a similar great time. Excellent food.
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AmyS
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 5, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
lovely place for a special meal. The staff was helpful and atmosphere lovely. We hit it on a very quiet post holiday evening.
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JamesbytheSea VIP
New York City13 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 1, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely staff. Excellent food. Perfect time.
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OpenTable Diner VIP
New York City4 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 1, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
New Years Eve
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Leilani VIP
Los Angeles21 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 31, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Charming and delicious! We loved our NYE dinner.
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Prestplan
Tampa / Central Florida West63 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 28, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful evening. Pre-New Years celebration with the in-laws. Staff couldn’t have been nicer. We had a lovely table for 5 by the fireplace. Been there before and always enjoyed it, but this was the best food we’ve ever had there. Our family all had the saddle of lamb which was cooked to perfection. In-laws has Salmon and veal chop. Our daughter substituted the cheese plate listed as an appetizer for dessert which was a brilliant idea. It’s a long ride for us, but totally worth it. I wish it was closer but the ambience is so lovely it’s hard to resist it.
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Diane
Philadelphia County3 reviews
3.0
Dined on December 27, 2019
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A very quiet and romantic dinner. Limited menu, food was good. Our server was very good and friendly.
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ChrisV
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on December 25, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was delicious. The staff noticed without my saying that I was not 100% comfortable physically at the table where we were initially seated and they suggested a different table which was a perfect fit for our long legs . Impressive that they noticed subtle clues. The holiday decorations were lovely and all fireplaces were lit and cozy. And importantly as stated first, the food was absolutely delicious. We each ordered different starters, entrees and deserts and all were excellent.
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steven VIP
Connecticut15 reviews
3.0
Dined on December 24, 2019
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
A lovely spot particularly at Christmas. Well decorated and pleasant fireplaces. But then.....the food and cost. Very expensive, and not very good. I had one veal chop for $48. The other 3 of our guests had slightly less expensive choices but equally poor quality. Also very few choices on the menu, but perhaps they had to do that for Christmas Eve.
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Bee and Thistle Inn offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (860) 434-1667.

Bee and Thistle Inn is rated 4.6 stars by 336 OpenTable diners.

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100 Lyme St, Old Lyme, CT 06371

Additional information

Cross street
I 95
Neighborhood
Old Saybrook
Hours of operation
Wednesday-Saturday, 5-9:00 pm Sunday 4-8 pm Closed Monday & Tuesday Evenings We will be closed 2/25-3/7 for our Winter Break!
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Chef Kristofer Rowe
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wine

Website
http://www.beeandthistleinn.com/
Phone number
(860) 434-1667
Private party facilities
The Bee and Thistle Inn is available for private events. Please fill out an info request on our website or call 860-434-1667.

Bee and Thistle Inn

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Menu

Starter

Baby Kale Salad

Traditional Caesar Salad

Entrée

Faroe Island Salmon

Grilled All Natural Grass Fed New York Strip Steak

Dessert

Double Chocolate Amaretto Truffle Tart

Fresh Strawberry Shortcake

House Wine

Cabernet

Pinot Grigio

What 336 people are saying

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