The best Restaurants in Old Lyme ranking of January 2025

34 restaurant menus in Old Lyme, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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Teddy's Old Lyme Pizza Palace
Teddy's Old Lyme Pizza Palace
83/100 (1300 ratings)
Restaurants
Pizza
Vegetarian Friendly
Italian
Pizza
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Sit down
Italian
Pizza
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Television
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Great Greek Pizza Diner. The owner and staff here are really great folks. Easy to talk to. The meat lovers pie was chock full of goods. The Greek..."
Steve Powell
"The pepper steak grinder is so..."
pat vickers
"Been there twice, both times great grinders, will go..."
Jason Labrecque
"Great pizza and friendly..."
Bill V
"polite, fast and friendly.....burger was ok but there hot dog was amazing grinder roll was fresh, full of goodies and I cant wait to go back and try..."
Jon Doolittle
"Tuna fish grinder w/hot..."
Aqua Jet-Irrigation
"Teddy's has the best rice pudding in the USA. I have traveled all over the US and I have not found a recipe that even comes close. Teddy's also has..."
Donna Bliznak
Hideaway Restaurant & Pub
Hideaway Restaurant & Pub
72/100 (1029 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Bar
American
Pub
Gluten Free Options
American
Vegan Options
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Wiener Schnitzel
French Onion Soup
Iced tea
Osso Buco
Beer
Salad
Tuna Melt with Sweet Potato Fries
Fried calamari
Wings
Shrimp Quesadilla
Clams
Hideaway Garden Salad
Duck
Wild Salmon Salad with Cucumber Slaw
Mussels
Grilled Cheese with Tomato and Bacon
Turkey & Rice Soup
Fish & chips
Great Spirit Selection
Sandwiches
Fish & Chips
Burger
Martini
Lobster Roll
Rum and Coke
Soup Du Jour
Shrimp Cocktail
Cakes
Fish
New England Clam Chowder
caesar salad
Shrimp
Fish and Chips
Sit down
American
Bar
Pub
Parking Available
Full Bar
Takeout
Television
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Very cozy. Personable service! The seafood dishes are very good. Seems to be an unknown spot. Not busy, but should be! Clean and comfortable..."
DONALD COLLINS
"Food was great! However I felt bad for bartender who had to do many jobs. We waited for awhile as did many others because bartender was doing..."
Josie Tuttle
"Great food at Hideaway 😋,it was our Anniversary enjoyed the time together ❤ with my wife. Thanks to the Chef for making the Seafood jambalaya..."
Elijah Glover
"Good eatery, decent beer selection. 50 cent wings on Thursday night....and they come out quick! Turkey club was excellent. No wi fi..."
pete B
"It was our first time here and it was a wonderful find! It was cozy, and the food appealing to your eye!! It was very good and we'll definitely..."
K C
"Went in the afternoon for lunch. The bartender/waiter/busboy worked very hard and provided GREAT service. I spilled my beer and without asking, he..."
Donald Musgnug
Kokomo's Restaurant
Kokomo's Restaurant
70/100 (565 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
American
Bar
Pub
Seafood
American
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Brunch
Drinks
Salad
Chowder
Lobster Roll
Tapas
Tacos
Cod
Fish
Burger
Shrimp
Sit down
American
Seafood
Bar
Pub
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Seating
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Late Night
Dinner
Mid-range
"Thought it would be a great idea to head to the beach on the beautiful Friday. I was right! Walked right on the beach with a table in the sand and..."
Big Nick
"Beautiful day! One of the perfect spots in this area for sitting on the beach and enjoying a drink. We did not order any food, however we did order..."
Michailah Williams
"Great time here.. no money needed, they take only credit cards and debit cards.. right on the Beach, better make reservations.!!! For 35.00..."
Carol Bono
"My friend and I were in the area and had heard great things about Kokomo’s, so we decided to stop in! We were sad that there was no open table for..."
Food of CT
The Pavilion
The Pavilion
77/100 (555 ratings)
Restaurants
Dinner
Lunch
Effen Poppen Cocktails
Juice
Lemonade
Connecticut Lobster Roll
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Great summer spot to eat lunch in between visiting the..."
Morgan DiBacco
"Amazing Amazing. Amazing!!!! Staff is super polite live music good fresh food drinks are made to perfection this is my spot I would recommend anyone..."
Sara Peay
"Went today on a whim, live band and drinks were amazing! Highly..."
Jelani Gilbert
"Had a good..."
henry rosado
"Love love love this spot!! Get your girls and have some..."
Chicks Fix
A C Petersen At Hallmark
A C Petersen At Hallmark
70/100 (376 ratings)
Dessert
American
American
Dinner
Banana Milkshake
Raspberry Sorbet
Grilled Chicken Sandwich Meal
Crispy Chicken Sandwich Meal
Hot Lobster Roll and Curly Fries
Black Raspberry and Cherry Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
Burger
Lobster Roll
Ice Cream
Fish
Philly Cheese Steak
Cheeseburger Combo
Sit down
American
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Accepts Discover
Seating
Dinner
Mid-range
"My chocolate chip ice cream sugar cone was simply delicious!! Well worth the $5 price for a small cone. The staff were extremely helpful..."
Robin von Raab
"fantastic ice cream & fantastic service. i accidentally came after closing, but elle, renee, emily, and molly were still very willing to serve me! an..."
Eleanor Dushin
"Solid spot for burgers, fried seafood, and ice cream. I tried a lobster roll CT style for the first time ... enjoyed..."
Matthew Dawson
"I just stopped at the Hallmark Drive-In and absolutely loved it! I got ice cream for the whole family for a great price especially being on the..."
Carri Wilson
Pizza Plus
Pizza Plus
93/100 (368 ratings)
Restaurants
Pizza
Italian
Pizza
Italian
Dinner
Lunch
Pizza
Italian
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
Hangry Goose
Hangry Goose
91/100 (364 ratings)
Restaurants
Eastern European
Armenian
Eastern European
Armenian
Lunch
Breakfast
Toasts
Eastern European
Armenian
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
Old Lyme Inn
Old Lyme Inn
84/100 (344 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Bar
American
American
International
Gluten Free Options
International
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Lamb
Fish
Lobster
Salad
Crab
Scallops
Oyster
Salmon
Sandwiches
Burger
Filet Mignon
Toasts
Cakes
Shrimp
Sit down
Bar
American
International
Full Bar
Private Dining
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Drinks
Brunch
Dinner
Late Night
Lunch
Mid-range
Dunkin'
Dunkin'
74/100 (322 ratings)
Restaurants
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
"Nicest dunkin building ever. The cashier was friendly but hands down the most awkward person ever. Nothing against it the experience but walked out..."
Ben Dubiel
"I went there this morning around 5:30 and was greeted by the friendly worker who is usually there. She apologized profusely that coworkers who were..."
Jennifer
"My husband and I had a few really bad experiences at our two local dunkins so we had stopped going. Decided to try this one since it’s an area we..."
Alexis Sophia
Hallmark Ice Cream
Hallmark Ice Cream
87/100 (315 ratings)
Restaurants
Fast food
Hot Lobster Roll and Curly Fries
Black Raspberry and Cherry Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
Philly Cheese Steak
Cheeseburger Combo
Banana Milkshake
Raspberry Sorbet
Grilled Chicken Sandwich Meal
Crispy Chicken Sandwich Meal
Fast food
"Whenever I visit my Dad in Old Lyme, a stop at this place is a must. Lobster Roll is on point (I prefer the cold one but the hot buttered one is..."
Doug Marcks
"Great place. The food and ice cream are great. Always friendly..."
Dan Mcpherson
"Best lobster roll ever... ice cream was great..."
Jim O'Toole
"Always stop here whenever we head to the beach. Portions of ice cream seemed larger than usual but the Pumpkin Spice was surprisingly..."
Sabra Ionno
"I had black raspberry yogurt in waffle cone!! So good!! Huge servings. Small size cup was more like a large. Always fresh and delicious. Can't wait..."
Bonnie Marquez
"Excellent ice cream. Fun food! Super cocos..."
eileen lemontagne
"Convenient. Lots of ice cream flavors to pick from. I used to go when I was a kid and it had different owners, I believe. Very nicely..."
Kelly Powers-Dumont
Lenny's On The Beach
Lenny's On The Beach
73/100 (290 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Bar
Bar
Seafood
Seafood
American
Dinner
Lunch
Lobster
Lobster Roll
Sit down
American
Seafood
Bar
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Outdoor Seating
Waterfront
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Old Lyme Ice Cream Shoppe & Cafe
Old Lyme Ice Cream Shoppe & Cafe
84/100 (281 ratings)
Dessert
American
American
Lunch
Sandwiches
Ice Cream
Café
American
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Mid-range
Black Hall Grille
Black Hall Grille
82/100 (229 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Bar
Pub
Dinner
Lunch
Scallops
Burger
Shrimp
Salad
"Have tried three apps & three entrees so far all delicious. They have a prepared meal case as well. Highly recommend the beef stroganoff, the..."
Donna K
"Excellent food, clean rustic atmosphere. Staff are friendly. Great mix of musical guests. Would love to enjoy the patio on a summer night. Well lit,..."
Anne Howley
"Nice atmosphere and great food! I had the scallops which were done just perfectly! They have various entree and drink specials most times and have a..."
Ken Panetta
"Went to the first annual clam bake! I got the $15 boil bag and it was definitely worth it! It came with clams, mussels, shrimp, crawdads, potatoes,..."
Andrew Cusson
"Nice atmosphere. Food was very good. Pricing was reasonable. Location convenient to accessing I-95. Oddly, they couldn't find any sugar for our..."
Lou
"Great place for a casual dinner, the people were friendly, great chicken wings and homemade chips and the mudslide was good too. Highly..."
tom reynolds
Coffee's Country Market And Catering
Coffee's Country Market And Catering
93/100 (202 ratings)
Specialty Food Market
Deli
Cafe
Cafe
Deli
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
American
Vegan Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Lunch
Breakfast
Breakfast Sandwich
Salad
Sit down
Café
American
Deli
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking Available
Takeout
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"Great food. Sad to see multuple employees inside without masks. Wont be returning anytime..."
Pete Jacobson
"Coffees is the Best! Great food, friendly staff and always..."
Alex
"Couldn't have been more pleased with the service and quality of food I received at Coffees Country Market! Teresa and Ken really came through in a..."
Nicola Alexander
"This place is awesome, I used to go there everyday for lunch when I worked at all pro! Great grinders and soup, good..."
Noah Schroeder
"Very good coffee and amazing sandwiches. Very..."
Cecilia Montero
"Awesome grinders very good..."
Ron Hathaway
"I've been going there for 27 years. Yum You won't be disappointed. The salads are..."
Dana Lasky
"Coffee's catered the after-gathering for my father's funeral. They were kind, flexible, helping us tease out exactly what we needed and wanted. The..."
Julia Belliveau
The Chestnut Grille At The Bee And Thistle Inn
The Chestnut Grille At The Bee And Thistle Inn
89/100 (188 ratings)
Restaurants
Diner
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Salad
Scallops
Duck
Salmon
Cod
"We made an unscheduled dinner stop off I-95. Good selection of wines. Menu simple but tasty. Prices NYC comparable. Cozy atmosphere. Staff helpful..."
Victor Nowicki
"My husband and I recently enjoyed a quiet dinner and cocktails at the Chestnut Grille. If you've never tried one of the Chestnut Grille's..."
Nory Oakes
"Great food, with live music in the bar some evenings. Beautiful old inn with a mix of fresh..."
Chandra Rivers
"Loved this..."
Jacky Rittlinger
"great place to have a romantic..."
Tony C
Pizzeria Da Vinci
Pizzeria Da Vinci
80/100 (158 ratings)
Restaurants
Pizza
Pizza
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
Pizza
Takeout
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Originally a Da Vinci Pizzeria, La Mia is exactly what you hope for in a local pizza shop. I order a *scallop and bacon pizza* exactly as it comes:..."
Bokks87
"Holy cow... that was one incredibly delicious chicken cutlet bacon grinder!! Definitely was not expecting that!! As a chef, I’m very critical of..."
Chef Chrissie Lapidow
"really great pizza, but my only complaint is the online ordering/delivery. the delivery itself seems a little expensive and not all their menu items..."
gilla syko
"Pizza is my favorite food- and I love the creativity, crust, and passion for pizza at La Mia Pizzeria! I love the daily specials and their 2 slices..."
Rachel Postovoit
"Local fave. I live around the corner and am so grateful to have a celiac-friendly option that is even more delicious (i think) than regular..."
Emily Knight
Subway
Subway
77/100 (137 ratings)
Restaurants
Deli
Soups
Fast Food
Soups
Deli
Fast food
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Fast food
Soups
Deli
Fast food
Wheelchair Accessible
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Non-smoking restaurants
Delivery
Takeout
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
"My favorite Subway by far, they know my regular order after a few visits and keep a very clean..."
Brian Noland
"Clean store and friendly staff! Just disappointed that they don't take coupons, that we actually get in the mail for this..."
Patty B
"Yummy subs very tasty but disappointed in the short..."
Caroline Cote
"Excellent Experience. Stopped at that Subway to buy myself and 2 workers lunch on the way back from a job. The 2 ladies working were very friendly,..."
Tait Transportation
"Cleanest most friendly Subway I have ever been in! Excellent staff when I went during the..."
Mark Chittenden
Dock 11 Cafe
Dock 11 Cafe
84/100 (135 ratings)
Restaurants
American
"We were there for lunch. Great, delicious food. Had the Philly cheese steak, it was excellent. My wife had the simple salad, comes with grilled..."
Jack Kohanim
"I gave this restaurant 5 stars for achieving positive results in each criteria I use in measuring a great dining experience -atmosphere, service,..."
William DiCristofaro
"Beautiful outdoor seating on the river, great service, excellent food, well..."
Raymond Rose
"Have been coming for lunch a few weeks now, they recently opened for dinner and all’s i can say is this spot is amazing, such great food, very..."
Kellie Allen
"Phenomenal food, excellent service, great atmosphere. Definantly comming back, this is a hidden treasure in old..."
Payton Powell
"Dinner with my brother. So surprised; best meal I’ve had in a long time and the prices were reasonable. I’ll be back again for sure! If you’re..."
Connor Powell
Hong Kong Ii
Hong Kong Ii
80/100 (116 ratings)
Restaurants
Asian
Chinese
Chinese
Asian
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
Asian
Chinese
Takeout
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Dinner
Cheap Eats
"Absolutely the best Chinese food you can get in eastern ct. Friendly, fast and accurate service, portions given are generous compared to price...."
Liam Whatofit
"The chicken and broccoli here tasted great! Would definitely go here..."
Macy Wong
"This restaurant is home to one of the BEST Chinese food I have ever eaten! Especially the General Tso's Chicken, garlic chicken, pork lo mein, and..."
Rina L.
"I ordered General Tso's Chicken and I just absolutely loved it! The texture of the chicken was crispy and seasoned well on the outside, yet when I..."
Wendy Weng
"The broccoli and garlic sauce is cooked to perfection, the onion fried soft and tender. Polite and friendly service, clean establishment. Definitely..."
Jocelyn White
The Public House
The Public House
81/100 (95 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Bar
Pub
Dinner
Lunch
Fish Taco
Tacos
Burger
Salad
Tapas
"I loooove really this place in old lyme, my salad was delicious and also my husband..."
Virginia Urbina
"Fish tacos out of this world! My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our meal.Only complaint was portion size for price. Definitely recommend and not..."
Maureen Coogan
"Happy hour at the Public House is amazing. Their food is definitely worth their usual price, but at half price it is a must try. For the price of a..."
Tommy Seda
"Great service, food, and an excellent drink menu. Live music on some nights is also very..."
Holly Johnson
"Great place for delicious drinks and tasty food! Will absolutely be going..."
Ashley Hobbs
"Food was delicious and perfect portion size. Nice casual..."
Stephanie Bugden
Old Lyme Seafood
Old Lyme Seafood
89/100 (77 ratings)
Restaurants
Specialty Food Market
Seafood
Seafood
Dinner
Lunch
Shrimp
Lobster
Fish
Seafood
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts Discover
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Love this shop, the owner is wonderful, and everything is always fresh as can be. They also have great tips on cooking ideas and ways to make your..."
Red Crow
"I have known this family for generation's and Dawn has surpassed her parent's today as a great purveyer of a seafood and very helpful.....can..."
Christopher Hall
"Never bought bad fish here. Clean and friendly, always willing to help with receipes for the..."
Julie Cameron
"Excellent quality fresh fish pricier than the grocery..."
Kathy Jennings
"The BEST place to get a lobster roll on the..."
Caitlyn Cody
"Lobster roll was fantastic!! Friendly people definitely will go..."
Michelle Valenti
"We've gotten the lobster bisque, and clams - both are..."
Eric M
"Best lobster roll in..."
Donna Bennett
Vecchitto's Italian Ice
90/100 (75 ratings)
Restaurants
Dinner
Lunch
Dinner
Lunch
"An excellent spot for sweet or savory crepes, gourmet coffee, and smoothies. Service is quick and cheerful. The crepe I had wasn't exactly like being..."
Leslie Casey
"Good ice cream, and bring the family in the..."
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James MacLean
Cafe Flo At The Florence Griswold Musuem
Cafe Flo At The Florence Griswold Musuem
91/100 (51 ratings)
Restaurants
Cafe
American
Cafe
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Sit down
Café
American
Accepts American Express
Accepts Discover
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
South Lyme Scoop Shop
South Lyme Scoop Shop
95/100 (46 ratings)
Dessert
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Ice Cream
Wheelchair Accessible
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"My four year old loved it here. The store owner was so patient and the flavors were..."
Holly Levanto
"super ice cream and service! Really clean little store that sells a selection of cold beer,..."
Melissa M. Miko
"Nice little quite ice cream place in South Lyme. Very..."
Kim Proctor
"Amazing ice cream with friendly..."
H Qureshi
"We love getting ice cream..."
Karen Quinn
"Fresh sandwiches and ice cream. Great..."
Alisa McCabe
"They serve Salem Valley Farms ice..."
Jennifer Bond Baker
Cherrystones To Go
70/100 (31 ratings)
Restaurants
Fast food
Seafood
Fast Food
Seafood
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Seafood
Fast food
Lunch
Breakfast
Dinner
"Best place in the area. Great food and service. They have ice cream too. Seafood sandwiches and tacos are the best. Salted caramel ice cream is..."
Kevin Tormay
"Great location! Beautiful seating area with games to play in their yard, friendly staff, and amazing seafood! Must..."
Maggie Quinn
"Great food! Loved the special! Thanks..."
George Nemphos
"Nice place to stop by on the way to the beach. Prices slightly..."
Jim Roach
Surface Shack
Surface Shack
100/100 (11 ratings)
Restaurants
Healthy
Grill
Seafood
American
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Fish and Chips
Hot Lobster Roll
Clam Strip Platter
Smoothies
American
Healthy
Grill
Seafood
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Digital Payments
Accepts Credit Cards
Dog Friendly
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Street Parking
BYOB
Beach
Lunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Sound View Sugar Shack
Sound View Sugar Shack
70/100 (7 ratings)
Restaurants
"An excellent spot for sweet or savory crepes, gourmet coffee, and smoothies. Service is quick and cheerful. The crepe I had wasn't exactly like being..."
Leslie Casey
"Good ice cream, and bring the family in the..."
StaticBoy08
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James MacLean
Senior Center Cafe Estuary
90/100 (2 ratings)
Restaurants
"Great place for..."
Craig Woody
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Pamela Ryder