The Mariner

4.4 ( 1404 reviews )
Checking... 12:00 AM - 9:00 PM See Hours
$30–50
21 W Main St, Mystic, CT 06355, United States
+1 860-536-5200

Located in the heart of Mystic, Connecticut, The Mariner has quickly established itself as a beloved seafood destination. Diners rave about the excellent cuisine and attentive service, making it a staple for both locals and visitors. The standout dishes include the succulent swordfish, rich lobster mac and cheese, and the renowned clam chowder, celebrated for its creamy consistency and fresh flavors.

Customers like Michael Cutro describe their meals as unforgettable, highlighting the impressive presentation of their plates alongside the friendly service. Jennifer Raccio and her fiancé praised the fish and chips as “the best ever,” complemented by delightful margaritas. Saj Reyes was particularly taken with the perfectly shucked oysters and the inviting atmosphere.

For larger gatherings, The Mariner shines as a venue, accommodating big parties while maintaining stellar hospitality. Nancy Hobert’s family chose it for a graduation celebration and enjoyed seamless service courtesy of their event planner. This attention to detail is woven throughout, creating an environment where every meal feels special.

In short, whether you’re after a quick bite or a celebratory feast, The Mariner offers an exquisite seafood dining experience that is sure to leave a lasting impression.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • Does not have assistive hearing loop
  • Service options
    • Has outdoor seating
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
    • No delivery
  • Highlights
    • Has fast service
    • Has fireplace
    • Has great beer selection
    • Serves great cocktails
    • Serves great coffee
    • Serves great dessert
    • Has live music
  • Popular for
    • Popular for lunch
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves alcohol
    • Serves beer
    • Serves cocktails
    • Serves coffee
    • Serves comfort food
    • Serves happy-hour drinks
    • Serves happy-hour food
    • Serves healthy options
    • Serves late-night food
    • Serves small plates
    • Serves spirits
    • Serves wine
  • Dining options
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has bar on site
    • Has toilet
    • Has Wi-Fi
    • Free Wi-Fi
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
    • Historic
    • Romantic
    • Trendy
  • Crowd
    • Family friendly
    • Good for groups
    • Popular with tourists
  • Planning
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Accepts NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • High chairs available
    • Has kids' menu
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking
    • Paid parking lot
    • Somewhat difficult to find a space
  • Pets
    • Dogs allowed outside

Reviews For The Mariner

Michael Cutro
Jun 27,2025
My buddy, and I went here for dinner. The seafood was excellent. The service was terrific. I will definitely go here again in the future. Please take a look at the photos of the swordfish, Ceasars salad, Clam Chowder, and the lobster roll.
Jennifer Raccio
Jun 19,2025
My fiance said it was the best fish and chips he ever had! The scallops were amazing, the corn risotto was delicious, and our waiter was Carlos and he was great. The margaritas were also delish, def recommend
Saj Reyes
Jun 18,2025
Another 1st and i was truly was taken back. They were able to accommodate us with making lobster mac n cheese. Homemade pasta and cheese sauce heaven!!! The oysters as well as the clam chowda 20 out of 10. Perfectly cooked and full of creamy flavor. Oysters perfectly shucked and removed from the muscle membrane to make for an easy slurp. Thanks for the wonderful hospitality and service
Nancy Hobert
Jun 4,2025
We chose the Mariner as the perfect spot for our son's college graduation celebration and it didn't disappoint! We were a large party of 16 and worked with their event planner, Ingrid, who was attentive and so pleasant and accommodating right from the start! She greeted us as soon as we arrived and provided non-stop excellent service the entire evening! From the food, the people and even the pre-printed menu, everything was perfect! As locals, the Mariner has always been one of our favorites and will now be a "go-to" when planning our next event!
Tobin Bernier
May 29,2025
Stopped in for a quick bite and a drink while walking around Historic downtown Mystic Connecticut. We both ordered the Creole seafood chowder, which was phenomenal . I had The Mariner's "Slick" Lager and my other half had the Spiced pear old fashioned. I was so happy we decided to stop in. The service was super friendly and fantastic by answering any questions we had. I would recommend The Mariner to anyone in the area, and I will definitely be back on my next visit to Mystic CT. Great job !
Simply Sarah Prints
May 13,2025
Just stopped down to have drinks and dessert, The tiramisu was fabulous and our bartender Michelle was great! We were greeted by Bailey, and Kerry gave us some great recommendations on things to try next time! The manager even stopped by the bar to see if we needed anything! We will surely be back!!
Bryan M
May 2,2025
Great experience from the get go. We walked in on a Sunday with a party of 6. The host was very understanding and was able to get us a reservation within a half an hour- we definitely lucked out. Our server (I forget his name) was very attentive made recommendations which were ALL great. He even gave recommendations for other things in the area. The clam chowder was awesome and not gritty at all. I got the lobster roll which came with a generous portion of lobster and very good hand cut fries. My wife got the French dip which was very flavorful and cooked right. My mother in law got the fish sandwich. Good piece of fish with light breading. I will be going back here and highly recommend anyone in the area to give it a try.
Steve Goodgame
Mar 12,2025
We stopped in for lunch on our anniversary, and we were not disappointed! Great food and great staff. I had the lobster roll and a cup of clam chowder. The roll was good, but the star was the chowder. My honey had the fish and chips, and she absolutely loved it. Oh, and if you’re feeling like a beer, the “Captain’s Daughter” was great.

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