Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
OpenTable logo
  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. Connecticut
  4. New London
  5. Mystic
Chapter One, Mystic, CT

Chapter One

4.5
4.5
596 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Lively
Located in the heart of downtown Mystic just past the infamous Mystic Drawbridge, Chapter One Food & Drink offers something desirable for everyone! From fresh seafood daily to gourmet burgers to vegan & gluten free options, this restaurant and bar has a vibe unlike any other in Mystic. With 24 beers on tap, a variety of wines and handcrafted, specialty cocktails, we are the go-to spot for the best drinks in Downtown!

With a daily Happy Hour and friendly atmosphere, it is a restaurant for all, from family and friends to business meetings to private events. The team at Chapter One strives to give guests a fantastic experience with top of the line service, an enjoyable experience and excellent food & drink of course! Open for lunch, happy hour and dinner, with nightlife & brunch on the weekends.

For parties of 8 or more, please call during business hours. For parties of 12 or more, please email marketing@chapter-one.com or call 860-912-5927 for more information.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Seafood, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–12:00 am Fri–Sun 10:00 am–1:00 am
  • Phone number
    (860) 245-4123
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Rehearsal Dinners, Holiday Parties, Bridal Showers, etc. Please Contact Us for More Information.
  • Neighborhood
    Mystic
  • Cross street
    Pearl Street & Gravel Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Entertainment
    Live MusicThursday Ladies NightSaturday and Sunday BrunchMonday Industry Night with DJ and Late Night Food Menu
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 596 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New London

    Great for brunch

  • New London

    Innovative

  • New London

    Hot spot

  • New London

    Neighborhood gem

  • New London

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Chapter One offers a vibrant dining scene in the heart of Mystic with "fantastic food" and "delicious drinks." Guests rave about the attentive and friendly staff, notably servers like Joe who elevate the experience. Highlights include the Lobster Benedict and "amazing" lobster rolls. Perfect for family meals and lively gatherings.

596 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed our specialty drinks before dinner and the soup of the day (tomato) and the clam chowder were very tasty. My dinner scallops risotto was presented beautifully and the scallops themselves were seared perfectly. The risotto was way to salty. So much so that I couldn't eat very much of it. I did eat the scallops however. My husband had the salmon and found it to be good but a little fishy tasting. He did like the light sauce that was on the pasta. We chose this restaurant based on reviews we read ahead of time. We also were out for my birthday so it was a special dinner that just did not live up to the reviews. We don't spend money on a fancy dinner very often and when we do, we expect it to be excellent. We felt a little like we missed the mark this year.
    Chapter OneResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you for taking the time to give us your feedback. I am very sorry to hear that we did not meet your expectations regarding your meals. This is something we take very seriously. We do hope you try us again in the future. Best Regards, Paul Vine General Manager

    Is this helpful?

  2. Chris

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for a late dinner after the haunted walking tour and it really was a great way to end the night. Service was great and the food was just as great.

    Is this helpful?

  3. Karen

    Connecticut

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great experience here, it was a sunday early evening and the dining area was pretty much ours. The bar area was rocking.

    Is this helpful?

  4. Johnna

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was great, the drinks were not watered down at all and the staff was friendly and attentive. I’m definitely gonna eat here again.

    Is this helpful?

  5. Donald

    New York City

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 11, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Other than the very friendly wait person, there is nothing good to say about our experience at Chapter One today. It was a holiday (Veterans Day) and likely to be a busy day in Mystic. There was one waitress on - she tried her best and was so pleasant, just unable to service the number of guests she had. Our food was less than mediocre, Caesar Salad was a bowl of romaine with a few grilled shrimp, No croutons, no shave parm - just what seemed like bottled dressing. The clam chowder tased like it came right out of the can, and it was barely warm, The cold lobster roll was seemed to be piled with lobster salad, but it was an illusion - all piled in the middle of the roll, ends completely empty. The waitress never took our plates off the table and never asked if we wanted coffee or dessert. She just plopped the check down, I had to hand her a couple of our plates to take away and ask for coffee. Rather than get the coffee, she took the bill away and never came back with the coffee. I finally had to chase her down to ask for the coffee - and when it finally came, I had to give her the last of our plates.

    Is this helpful?

  6. Terrie

    Connecticut

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thank you Steve for a wonderful birthday brunch experience as my it was my first visit to Chapter One. He offered great service, conversation , and suggestions for beverages... (a prickly pear mimosa and an acai-berry mimosa) Delicious Lobster Benedict.... Music inside was fun & familiar, and special guest accompaniment was entertaining as well. Very friendly & helpful staff all around, & great location in the heart of downtown Mystic. Will definitely be back with friends next time! ;)

    Is this helpful?

  7. Katelyn

    New York City

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 31, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server was extremely attentive throughout the entire experience. She has an amazing memory too for our food order we were really impressed !

    Is this helpful?

  8. June

    Baltimore

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lobster roll was amazing! Fries crispy. Prompt service.

    Is this helpful?

  9. Emily

    New York City

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 12, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Not a great witness- food wasn’t good and we felt super rushed. We didn’t even get a chance to talk to our server she barely was around. Not a restaurant I would go back to, especially since we were celebrating our anniversary

    Is this helpful?

  10. Patrick

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 6, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Poor experience. Very disappointed with our choice! Not what we expected. Not the restaurant we expected. More like a local bar than restaurant.

    Is this helpful?

FAQs

Chapter One offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (860) 245-4123.

Chapter One is rated 4.5 stars by 596 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 8 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Chapter One

32 W Main St, Mystic, CT 06355

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Pearl Street & Gravel Street
  • Neighborhood
    Mystic
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–12:00 am Fri–Sun 10:00 am–1:00 am
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Seafood, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    Live MusicThursday Ladies NightSaturday and Sunday BrunchMonday Industry Night with DJ and Late Night Food Menu
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (860) 245-4123
  • Private party facilities
    Rehearsal Dinners, Holiday Parties, Bridal Showers, etc. Please Contact Us for More Information.
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
  • Cookie Preferences
Copyright © 2024 OpenTable, Inc. 1 Montgomery St Ste 500, San Francisco CA 94104 - All rights reserved.
OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
Booking Logo
Priceline Logo
KAYAK Logo
Agoda Logo
OpenTable Logo