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Name: Engine Room
Address: 14 Holmes Street, Mystic, CT, United States, 06355
Telephone: (860) 415-8117
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.4

Engine Room

4.4

559 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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Located in the beautifully restored Lathrop Marine Engine building with views of the Mystic River, we feature sixteen craft beers on tap, the area's largest bourbon selection, craft cocktails, a full wine list and a menu of locally sourced, creative American comfort food, with a focus on America's most beloved dish, the burger. Welcome to the table.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
American, Comfort Food, Burgers
Hours of operation
Monday - Thursday: 12:00pm - 10:00pm; Friday: 12:00pm - 11:00pm; Saturday: 11:00am - 11:00pm; Sunday Brunch: 10:00am - 3:00pm; Sunday Dinner: 3:00pm - 10:00pm
Phone number
(860) 415-8117
Website
http://www.engineroomct.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Christopher Vanasse

Location
14 Holmes Street, Mystic, CT 06355
Neighborhood
Mystic
Cross street
Church Street
Parking details
Engine Room has 2 private parking lots, located both in front and behind the restaurant, free of charge for all patrons.
Public transit
Walking distance to the Mystic train station serviced by Amtrak.
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 559 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.4

4.4 based on all time ratings

4.4Food
4.3Service
4.4Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

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MeeshLynn
Atlantic City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 26, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome! Parking is at a premium but well worth the several trips around the block it took to find a spot. Excellent food & fantastic waitress!!
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LaurenP
New England
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on May 12, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
From the food to the service, everything about this restaurant was outstanding. I’m not from that area, but my family and I try to take short trips every year and this place will definitely be on the list when we go back. Amazing!
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Emmgeegee
New York Area
29 reviews
vip
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on May 12, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely outstanding, from start to finish. Thanks to Jackie, our server, and Aaron, the manager, for the first class experience. Highly recommended: local scallop crudo starter, as well as the squid. Hush puppies were fluffy and decadent. Seared tuna was cleverly served with chickpeas and herb salad as accompaniments. See you soon!
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LCoop
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 10, 2019
overall3food3service4ambience5
Our dining experience was normal nothing extraordinary. My husband received the wrong beer. It was never rectified. The beer battered onion rings were extremely greasy with not enough sauce. My husband enjoyed the fried chicken skin. The deviled eggs were good. The veggie burger was dense and I couldn’t finish it. It had a very nice mushroom flavor.
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ROGERL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
I have treated a number of people here. Food and friendly staff (lunch & dinner) are always excellent!
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BobC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Really good burger and beer list in a really cool space with a lively vibe. Will definitely come back to sample more of the menu!
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
2 reviews
vip
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2019
overall3food3service5ambience4
Food portions are very small for what you pay. It’s like an overpriced pub- burger and beer can be 25-30 after tip,and you will be hungry
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MeganM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 5, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
My sister and I went to Engine Room on Saturday night and we split the Nashville Hot Chicken sandwich. We also shared a side of french fries and mac n' cheese. Not only was the food phenomenal, but the service was outstanding. Our waitress had the sandwich split in half for us, with our own mini side of french fries, and it didn't cost extra to split. She was able to accommodate our drink request when we asked for a specific type of margarita. Will definitely be coming back!!
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JulieF
New England
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 4, 2019
overall4food4service4ambience5
Food was fresh and delish!! Service was fast and the waitress was wonderful
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RJ1234
New York Area
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 3, 2019
overall3food3service3ambience3
The Engine Room's atmosphere is nice, but definitely busy on weekends so be prepared. Drinks were good and the apps, but the burgers we got for the entree were super salty and similarly the fries were salty. We've been going here for many years, but now less frequently as we moved further away. Portions seem to have gotten smaller. They still have a majority of their older menu items, but they taste somewhat different every time we eat there. Overall not bad, but not the same as we used to enjoy it.
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MysticFAN33
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 3, 2019
overall3food3service4ambience3
The food was just ok. I had a burger and instead of a starch I ordered the Brussel sprouts. The burger was fair. The flavor was by way of the cheese, bacon and mayo. The burger itself was flavorless. The sprouts were underdone and also lacked most of the intended flavor. The decor is fun, but the noise level was INSANE. I understand late afternoon happy hours, but patrons were literally screaming. We were seated at the bar and the room was so full that standing patrons were literally bumping up against us as we sat and ate. Too small of a space for that many people in the bar. BTW, the reason we were in the bar is that our reservation was errantly made for 4 people when we actually had 5 (our bad), but the staff could not accommodate turning a 4 into a 5 in the dining room. Seems inflexible.
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KeithW
New York Area
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on May 3, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great atmosphere, awesome comfort food and wonderful happy hour prices
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RIDiner
New England
33 reviews
vip
4.0
33 reviews
Dined on May 3, 2019
overall4food5service5ambience4
The food and waitress were very good!!!! My wife and I enjoyed our lunch and desserts!!!
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BobT
New York Area
108 reviews
vip
4.0
108 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2019
overall4food4service4ambience4
Very good, well prepared food. Great service from knowledgeable wait staff. A fun place to go with friends. We like it there and you will, too.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2019
overall5food4service5ambience5
Great food and atmosphere. Food came out very quickly. The potato salad was fabulous!
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SteveListon
Las Vegas
19 reviews
vip
3.0
19 reviews
Dined on April 28, 2019
overall3food3service3ambience4
Overall, the restaurant is pretty pretentious considering its humble location. The food was decent, albeit overpriced, service was scattered, and any requests aside from the status quo were met with uncertain replies from staff. I think there are better dining options in the Mystic area.
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RachelB
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 27, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
This place is always busy, but service is always great, and the food is even better. One of our favorite local spots.
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SiobhanT
New York Area
26 reviews
vip
3.0
26 reviews
Dined on April 27, 2019
overall3food2service3ambience4
I think they forgot to mix the hot sauce for the Nashville hot chicken- because it was basically fried chicken with red colored butter drowning it- no flavor at all. I told the waitress, but she just said okay thank you. Never another word about it. 1/4 of the mussels in the appetizer didn't open- not a great sign. Good place for drinks.
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Jerome
New York Area
171 reviews
vip
5.0
171 reviews
Dined on April 22, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Kelly was a very good server. We had the Double Randy and Grass fed Burger. Both were fantastic. A couple of Tito's and Barrier Imposter drafts made our meals complete. We will be back!
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kristenG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 21, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Easter morning brunch was delicious and beautifully prepared-we loved it so much we went back for a late dinner that night. The restaurant is very cool looking, service is friendly and I wish we lived closer to visit again. Highly recommend-and they made a special breakfast for my young son which he loved with exactly what he wanted💕
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DianaD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 21, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food, service and atmosphere was great. Decor is great especially at night time.
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Meagan
New England
38 reviews
vip
4.0
38 reviews
Dined on April 20, 2019
overall4food4service4ambience5
Great time. Always love visiting. Wish there were more dairy and gluten free options though!
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StuartC
New York Area
29 reviews
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on April 17, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience4
Really enjoyed our lunch at the Engine Room. My daughter and I shared a cheeseburger and cobb salad, both dishes were delicious. The salad had unique and very fresh ingredients, the burger's meat was top notch and cooked perfectly. Nice casual atmosphere, perfect for a mid-day break while visiting Mystic.
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Gtimpe77
New York Area
27 reviews
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on April 13, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great time. Table was good, food was great, service was great. It was another outstanding meal at the Engine Room.
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Terri
New England
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 13, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best Bloody Mary ever by bartender Kate . Foot , service and atmosphere was great .
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Still one of the best places in Mystic. Great food, service and atmosphere. Always a spot for us when we visit the area.
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SidikaK
Stuttgart
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on April 7, 2019
overall3food2service5ambience5
The place looks fantastic. The drinks and beer is very good. But unfortunately the food was very average and the menu is very small. I did not enjoy the food that much. But a great place for some drinks. They also have an outdoor area where you can bring your dog.
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SteveR
New England
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on April 7, 2019
overall1food1service1ambience1
Ordered a grass fed burger with no onions. I cut it in half and it had onions. The waitress said she would take care of it, came back a minute later with a new one. It was a burger cut in half, in a new bun that someone scraped onions off of. When I spoke to the manager he was condescending and said that the practice is to scrape food off when a mistake is made. I wouldn't trust their kitchen or their sarcastic manager.
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MeredithB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 5, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great food and service. It was earlier in the night so not too crowded but parking was still an issue. They only have a small lot in front and another small lot around the corner. We got the last spot and others were circling.
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RRLB
New England
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on March 25, 2019
overall4food4service4ambience3
The service and food was very good. We made a reservation for three early and ended up seated at a two person table. That was a bit cramped and with a chair near traffic. The noise level is fine if you are interested in an energetic bar scene. For a dinner conversation it is a bit noisy.
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JoeA
Seattle
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on March 23, 2019
overall3food2service4ambience5
Went on a Saturday with a reservation and were seating right on time. Drinks and appetizers were good. My fiancé ordered the Love Handles, which she enjoyed but wished was labeled as a hot drink. Our entrees were awful. We both got the pork ribs, which sounded fantastic but were tougher than beef jerky. The rub on them tasted good, but they were so tough and so hard to eat that they were completely unenjoyable. We both left feeling unsatified and regretted not sending them back. We expected fall off the bone and tender and got the exact opposite. These were the worst ribs I’ve ever had. Honestly I couldn’t believe there would be something that awful on the menu. We might give this place another shot if we are ever in Mystic again, but I wouldn’t eat those ribs again even if they were free.
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alli
New York Area
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on March 23, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
food and atmosphere was great. totally would go back again.
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JoeM
New York Area
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 23, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
We made reservations for 2 on a Saturday night, we were seated promptly when we arrived, menus were delivered along with a bottle of cold water, we soon ordered apps and beers and they were both delivered quickly, I ordered the fried catch of the day and it was very good, my wife ordered the chopped salad , it was very good but by definition of a chopped salad it was not chopped into smaller pieces as she expected, we also ordered the onion ring tower which is excellent , this was our second time here, I highly recommend making a reservation
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marionoarnold
Salt Lake City
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 19, 2019
overall4food3service4ambience4
There have been some changes at the Engine Room. We were surprised by the soggy slaw side. The steamed mussels are usually a treat and I especially looked forward to the sourdough bread that acccompanies it. No more sourdough! The remoulade sauce on my husband’s fish sandwich was way too spicy for the fish. We always had fresh, crispy, balanced, and fantastic food there. We hope this is a temporary low for this restaurant.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
11 reviews
3.0
11 reviews
Dined on March 17, 2019
overall3food2service3ambience4
Loved the ambience but the food was just ok. Nothing special.
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MichiW
Seattle
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 17, 2019
overall5food5service4ambience5
The food at Engine Room was fantastic! We all really enjoyed what we ordered. The noise level was slightly high, but it fit the ambiance & we weren't bothered by it. The service was a tad slow, but it was fine. We weren't in a rush. It was also a very busy Sunday. We'll be back for sure!
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JennyA
New England
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 15, 2019
overall4food5service3ambience5
Food was delicious as usual. This is a halfway point for my friends and I so we drive an hour to get there. We normally look forward to an evening catching up and aren't normally rushed. My only negative experience was we felt rushed this night. More than once staff tried to remove our plates while we were still eating. Then while 2 of us still had wine in our glasses we were told that a group has been waiting for a while and there were circumstances that required them to have our table. We were told we could move to the bar but we weren't going to order another drink so we declined. A round of drinks were removed from the bill which we appreciated but it was disappointing for us to end our night early.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on March 13, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
My sister and I were celebrating her birthday! We had a delicious meal and the carrot cake was awesome! We’ll definitely be back😊
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Deafened
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on March 10, 2019
overall3food4service3ambience1
Too loud, impossible to converse without shouting.
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ChristineD
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on March 3, 2019
overall3food4service4ambience3
I made a reservation for 3 and waited supposedly for “our table”. The table we sat at was for two people with a chair on the end - disappointing.
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Engine Room is rated 4.4 stars by 559 OpenTable diners.