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ROCKS 21

4.3
4.3
631 Reviews
$30 and under
American
Rocks 21 features fresh, seasonal and local cuisine served in Mystic’s most spectacular setting at the Inn at Mystic. This iconic property is a treasured and historic place, and our restaurant reflects that magnetic ambiance amidst serene waterfront surroundings and hidden New England beauty.

Offering an eclectic mix of casually elegant cuisine mingled with the traditional seafood staples we know and love, Rocks 21 redefines the landscape of New England cuisine. Enjoy handmade wood-fired pizza from our brick oven, or delve into one of our delicious made-from-scratch entrees. To complement your dining experience, the Rocks 21 bar features 24 beers on tap along with an impressive list of signature cocktails made with only the freshest of ingredients.

Whatever appeals to your palette, Rocks 21 offers something for everyone in a relaxed and comfortable setting.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 10 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    American, Seafood, Steak

  • Hours of operation

    Mon 3:00 pm–8:00 pm Thu 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 3:00 pm–12:00 am Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am Brunch Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (860) 536-8140

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Neighborhood

    Mystic

  • Cross street

    Denison Avenue

  • Parking details

    Plenty of onsite free parking

  • Entertainment

    Check our calendar for live entertainment schedules.

  • Additional

    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 631 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Connecticut

    Hot spot

  • Connecticut

    Great for outdoor dining

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server was amazing and the food was even better! The weather was lovely and for our 3:45 reservation, we were able to sit outside and it was one of the best views of Mystic. I’ve lived here over 20 years and grew up walking around Mystic- you don’t see the bridge, but then you don’t have to deal with the traffic either.
  2. HeidiG

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    On a busy Memorial Day weekend they were patient and attentive. Lovely staff, beautiful surroundings and wonderful food and drinks
  3. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall3food4service3ambience3
    Food was good, and very good potions, could be more variety on menu but we found something acceptable, service was ok but not offered bread until we asked for it at which two small rolls were served. The biggest problem was noise level. Bar singer was quite loudly heard from dining room.
  4. Marg

    New England

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was excellent and service was also. Large party in room was very loud.

    ROCKS 21Responded 7 days agoThank You very much hope to see you again real soon

  5. JohnM

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Great food, service and view; reasonable prices. Highly recommend!

    ROCKS 21Responded on May 21, 2023Thank You very much hope to see you again soon

  6. Steven

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall1food3service1ambience1
    I was not aware when I made the Reservation that only a buffet was available and that the menu was not an option. The buffet was very over priced, $63/per person for the quality and variety of food offered. The service was terrible. We hardly saw waitress and once I had my check it took over 30 minutes for anyone to come back while 5 servers stood chatting at the hostess desk. Very disappointed, we will not be returning, and I would not recommend to anyone.
  7. MarkD

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    excellent experience a gym off the main drag in Mistick don’t miss out beautiful viewsp

    ROCKS 21Responded on May 14, 2023Thank You very much hope to see you again soon

  8. ReinertA

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic service, food and location! The live music was on point too.

    ROCKS 21Responded on May 9, 2023Thank You so much we hope to see you soon

  9. eggs

    New York Area

    103 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    103 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Small, basic ceasar salad with "shaker" parmasan cheese. Added 4 scallops for a total of $24. Not a good value. Other guest had shrimp tacos that were good and cost less than the boring salad. Ate outside, which was nice but loud large party made it a bit unpleasant. Nothing special. Plenty of choices in Mystic.
  10. Kdan

    New England

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My husband and I were with two friends. All our meals were outstanding as well as our server. We really had a wonderful time at 21 Rocks along with our delicious meals. We will definitely be back!

    ROCKS 21Responded on May 5, 2023Thank you so very much we hope to see you again soon

  11. NickyStonington

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We went for drinks and apps on Saturday night. The specials were really different and we got the crab stuffed pretzel, and fried whole sardines, both were SO good and it's hard to find sardines so my husband was happy. We also had the lobster nachos, we always get them because they are always so good and I had a mystic mule drink that was great while sitting next to the fireplace on a rainy night. There was a band and the bar was crowded and lively, even though it was raining. The manager Chris is a nice guy and always comes to say hello.

    ROCKS 21Responded on May 1, 2023Thank you very much hope to see you again soon

  12. tjje

    New England

    133 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    133 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    We enjoy this place very much. Along with the good food, they have an extremely friendly and considerate staff. The music in the bar can be quite load though, even outside the bar area.

    ROCKS 21Responded on April 30, 2023Thank you very much hope to see you again soon

  13. SethG

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall2food4service1ambience1
    The waitress we had was horrible, she was new and had no idea what she was doing. There was a band playing in the bar and you heard it in the entire restaurant so it made it almost impossible to have a conversation with the person I was with, even though we were seating far from the actual band it sounded like we were right next to it. They needed to have the band play much lower. This was supposed to be my Birthday dinner and it was the worst experience I have ever had. It was so bad from the time we sat down until the time we left, the manager comp'd our entire meal. The waitress was so bad that we didn't even leave a tip for her. If I am ever back in the area I would not go back even if they paid me to go eat there. The only positive thing with the whole experience was that the food was really good. I feel sorry for the owners of this restaurant because if the service and the loud noise from the band was better, I could see myself going back. Thank you for ruining my special day.
  14. SheilaM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service, versatile menu. Fresh swordfish was great.

    ROCKS 21Responded on April 23, 2023Thank You very much we hope to see you again soon

  15. ScottL

    Indiana

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Great time for dinner on Saturday night. An innovative drink menu, great pizza, and the clam chowder were excellent. There was even a live band. I'm glad we made reservations because a spot at the bar was hard to come by, but our reserved high-top was ready when we got there. Next time we're in Mystic, Rocks21 will be on our list again.

    ROCKS 21Responded on April 17, 2023Thank you very much hope to see you again soon

  16. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    overall2food3service1ambience2
    Seated promptly by hostess, waited 20 min to be acknowledged by server. Not even a glass of water on the table for 27 min. 3 different waitstaff working one small room. Lobster bisque was super salty. Live music was super loud. We were in a separate room downstairs and still couldn’t hear each other at the table. Wait staff wasn’t properly supported by management or each other.
  17. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    overall1food5service1ambience4
    They would not let us in for a table, they said they had no tables at 6:21 so we stepped outside the establishment, made a reservation for 6:30. We turned around & walked back in to tell them we booked the table & they reluctantly sat us after saying we should not have even been able to make a reservation. Seemed like we were not welcomed in.
  18. carolp

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 13, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    nEVER had a bad meal at 21 rocks. Food is generous portions and outstanding.

    ROCKS 21Responded on April 15, 2023Thank you very much hope to see you again soon

  19. Jeffrey

    New England

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience5
    Prime rib very good. Apple crisp was just warm apples with oatmeal thrown on after. Took a while before server came over
  20. PatsyM

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and presentation was excellent,’ Service was good and food received quickly. Noise from band was a bit loud in dining room though

    ROCKS 21Responded on April 10, 2023Thank you so much as soon as the new room is finished downstairs that is where the bands are going to play so we will not have that issue in the near future

  21. DianeM

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The ambience is relaxing with beautiful views of the water. Service was fast, friendly and impeccable. Food was amazing as were the drinks.

    ROCKS 21Responded on April 3, 2023Thank you so much we hope to see you again soon

  22. Juliet

    New England

    14 reviews

    3.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on April 2, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    The pros: The hostess and our server were great - very attentive and friendly. The view is wonderful - I'm sure it would be great to sit outside in the warmer months. The cons: live music for Sunday Brunch was very, very loud, and sadly, the music was not very good or conducive to brunch. Lobster Benedict was lacking in flavor and seasonings - the only thing that saved it was all of the flavor from the home fries... although they were fairly mushy, they packed a ton of flavor. It was also to be served with avocado but wasn't. I love a good Bloody Mary and usually get a few but this bloody wasn't worth another try, the mix tasted like nothing more than tomato juice with a tiny bit of horseradish. Any one of my peeves is having to ask for salt and pepper; if not on the table all the time they should at least automatically come out with the meal set-up. The price point was just fine, no complaints there. We will give it another try for lunch and see if more stars are warranted.
  23. DebR

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service was great, the food was wonderful and the band rocked! Thanks for a great evening!

    ROCKS 21Responded on April 2, 2023Thank You so much hope to see you again soon

  24. Kyle

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time customer. Great atmosphere, great food and the band (Mojo Rhodes) was fantastic!

    ROCKS 21Responded on April 6, 2023Thank you hope to see you again soon

  25. StevenT

    New York Area

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on March 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a very enjoyable meal. Looking forward to returning.

    ROCKS 21Responded on April 1, 2023That's great Thank You very much hope to see you again soon

  26. MAdiner1111

    New England

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great cocktails, delicious lobster nachos, huge portions. Nice atmosphere.

    ROCKS 21Responded on March 26, 2023Thank you so much we hope to see you again soon

  27. Joanie

    New York Area

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall2food1service4ambience5
    Beautiful setting. Great service. Food was over priced and not good.
  28. ShellieG

    New England

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing as always. our server Tabatha was wonderful

    ROCKS 21Responded on March 27, 2023Thank You very much we hope to see you again soon

  29. ErinN

    New England

    38 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Generally we are happy to go to Rocks 21 to hear music & dine. Since we had an accepted 'counter' reservation, that was our plan. Upon arrival, the front desk confirmed that our counter reservation was the bar, however, there were no seats available nor was any food being offered in the Bar/Dining Room. We could, however, go to a separate dining room. We ended up leaving which was the reason for the low ratings. ROCKS 21 needs to inform customers of special situations such as this.
  30. RobertK

    New England

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall1food1service5ambience5
    I took My husband for brunch for his birthday. It was 3/19/23. The view was spectacular. Our waiter was very friendly. The Bloody Mary was delicious. That’s the positive part. The food was absolutely awful. My husband ordered hash with scrambled eggs and American cheese. The corn beef hash was from a can. The scrambled eggs came out so dry and with a cold piece of American cheese laid on top. Not melted, not mixed in with the eggs, cold just thrown on top of the dried out eggs. I could Not believe was a saw. He got 1 piece of toast and no home fries. He would not let me say anything because he felt bad for the waiter who also looked appalled. I ordered The scallop tacos. The soft tortillas were 3/4 full of a soggy coleslaw with 2 scallops on top. I just Couldn’t believe it. Anyhow, this is my review and We are not very happy to have spent $65.00 for a horrible meal.
  31. ShorelineLocal

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    GET THE CALAMARI! It is so good with the little bit of spicy mixed in. We also had mussels, pretzels, burgers and flatbreads. The Rocks21 burger is really good too, we liked the boards that they came out on an the pretzels are on a fun hanging rack. There was a band in the bar and it was a lot of fun to be there, great energy! Candy the hostess was really friendly and nice.

    ROCKS 21Responded on March 22, 2023That's great to hear Thank you so much we hope to see you again soon

  32. Bernadette

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    On our way to Boston and stayed in Mystic area. Wanted something by water. We sat in bar area with a great two man band playing. It was the week after St Patrick’s Day so I chose the Rueben which was excellent and my wife had the fish tacos which she said was top notch. She considers herself a fish taco expert so her review means something. We also started with the corn beef egg roll which was also great. Service was around when we needed them and vert friendly.

    ROCKS 21Responded on March 23, 2023Thank you very much we hope you visit us again when you're in the area

  33. Barry

    New England

    23 reviews

    4.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Seated promptly by very courteous staff and greeted by very pleasant server timely. Bar had a boisterous large crowd with a band that could be heard throughout the dining area. Not offensive, but made conversation difficult. Food was hot and very tasty, nicely presented.

    ROCKS 21Responded on March 11, 2023Thank you hope to see you again soon we are in the process of building a room downstairs for the bands so it won't be that loud

  34. tjje

    New England

    133 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    133 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Good food, very friendly staff - we enjoyed it very much!

    ROCKS 21Responded on March 11, 2023Thank you hope to see you again soon

  35. ESHAP

    New England

    14 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience3
    Sat at a high top in the bar area for Sunday brunch. The food was good. The service was very good. It was very loud as there was a baseball team eating at the same time. We were told that and sitting at that table was our choice.
  36. NickyStonington

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We went for dinner on Saturday night, this is one of our favorite spots. the specials were so good, we3 had the seafood crepe and we had the pizza specials. they had a pizza chef making different kinds at their pizza oven in the bar, we had the Brussel sprouts/bacon and a margerita. And we shared the beet salad for an appetizer. Dan Watson (local favorite!) was playing in the bar and it was such a fun and happy environment. We also had some of their new drinks, the Mystic mule is really good!

    ROCKS 21Responded on March 6, 2023That's so great to hear Thank You very much hope to see you again soon

  37. ScottB

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience4
    We had a high table (bar area by band) reservation for 6:15. We have made this reservation many times before. As we arrived on time, the hostess said we would have to sit in the other dining area as the bar was full. After 5 minutes they gave us a table. Later the hostess then asked for my name to check it off the list, and this isn’t the first time we have had table issues. Bottom line: fix the reservation process or don’t take them.
  38. Kendallz23

    New England

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    The food was great!! Servers were extremely nice. The chicken Alfredo was amazing and they have great prices at happy hour.

    ROCKS 21Responded on February 24, 2023Thank You very much we hope to see you again soon

  39. Nicole

    Charleston

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall1food3service1ambience1
    We went for Valentines Day. Had reservations for 6:45pm, did not get our salads until after 7:30pm and meals were served after 8pm. Server was no where to be found most of the night and didn't check in at all while we waited for so long. One of our meals was incorrect. They "ran out" of certain things, but then they magically appeared later on when we complained. They tried to pass off a cut in half sirloin for filled mignon. We will never go back after the experience we had that night.
  40. NickyStonington

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We went for dinner on Friday and ordered from the Valentine's Menu, it was $100 for both of us, what a deal! Great apps, we had tomato soup and beet salad with the cute heart designs , then we got surf and turf, the stuffed shrimp were awesome the filet was a nice size and my hubby could cut it with a fork, the presentations was spot on. It also came with appetizers (bacon artichokes) we took them home and had dessert and champagne. We had a nice quiet table by the fireplace and had an after dinner drink in the bar where there was more of a lively scene with live music. This place never disappoints! we can't wait for the summer to sit outside and have dinner.

    ROCKS 21Responded on February 12, 2023That is so great to hear Thank You very much we hope to see you in the summer

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

ROCKS 21 offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (860) 536-8140.

ROCKS 21 is rated 4.3 stars by 631 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 10 times today
Google Map for ROCKS 21

3 Williams Avenue, Mystic, CT 06355

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Denison Avenue

  • Neighborhood

    Mystic

  • Hours of operation

    Mon 3:00 pm–8:00 pm Thu 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 3:00 pm–12:00 am Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am Brunch Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    American, Seafood, Steak

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    Plenty of onsite free parking

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Entertainment

    Check our calendar for live entertainment schedules.

  • Additional

    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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