Aspen Restaurant

Name: Aspen Restaurant
Address: 2 Main Street, Old Saybrook, CT, United States, 06475
Telephone: (860) 395-5888
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.8

4.8

1723 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

2 Main Street, Old Saybrook, CT 06475

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2 people

Apr 26, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Good for business meals

Aspen Restaurant Voted Best New Restaurant for 2009 by Connecticut Magazine.
A premiere destination dining experience, serving contemporary american cuisine with global accents.
Aspen Restaurant is Located on 2 main street in Old Saybrook,CT.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm Lunch Tue–Sat 11:30 am–2:30 pm Closed Mon 11:30 am–9:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(860) 395-5888
Website
http://www.aspenct.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
James Martell, Chef de Cuisine
Catering
Special Event Menus Edwin Gonzalez Operations Manager 860-395-5888 edgonzalez8@gmail.com Jenna Landon Event Sales Manager 860-572-1111 jlandon@coastalgourmetct.com
Private party facilities
Descending under 'seemingly falling' leaves ensconced in glass, to the lower level is the 45-seat Amber Lounge, an intimate setting featuring a curved mahogany bar, a large organic stone fireplace and textured walls softly lit with slender alabaster panels. The Amber Lounge is a fabulous venue to host Special Events.
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
2 Main Street, Old Saybrook, CT 06475
Neighborhood
Old Saybrook
Cross street
Boston Post Road
Parking details
large parking lot with lights
Public transit
Across the street from Amtrak Station/Shoreline East commuter train
Entertainment
The Amber Lounge features a contemporary style menu and Live Jazz every Saturday.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

BAKED BRIE$11.00
Double Crème, Yuzu Marmalade, Cashew, Puff Pastry
CRISPY SHRIMP$16.00
Tempura Shrimp, Butter Lettuce, Yuzu-Wasabi, Furikake, Green Onion
BUFFALO CHICKEN EGGROLLS$13.00
Crispy Eggrolls, Pulled Chicken, Buffalo, Scallion, Bleu Cheese Dip
ASPEN WINGS$13.00
Sweet Teriyaki-Gochujang, Scallion, Sesame
SHORT RIB PASTIES$14.00
Braised Short Rib, Caramelized Onion, Golden Pastry Crust, Demi-Glace
TRUFFLE FRIES$10.00

Specialty Cocktails

COOL AS A CUCUMBER $10.00
Cucumber Vodka, Fresh Muddled Cucumber, White Cranberry Juice, House- Made Sour Mix
ASPEN 75$10.00
London Dry Gin, Prosecco, Muddled Blueberries, House-Made Sour Mix, Simple Syrup
ASPEN RUM PUNCH$10.00
Spiced Rum, Aperol, Bacardi, Guava Juice, Orgeat, Simple Syrup, Angostura Bitter, Soda Water & a squeeze of Lime Wedge
HONEY - HABANERO MARGARITA$10.00
House Infused Habanero Tequila, House -Made Honey Shrub, Fresh Squeezed Lime Juice
ASPEN WHITE SANGRIA $10.00
Dry White Wine, Peachtree Schnapps, Aperol, Cointreau, Triple Sec & Fruit Juices
ASPEN RED SANGRIA $10.00
Red Wine, Spiced Rum, Cranberry Juice & Guava Juice
PLUMBISCUS$10.00
Plum Vodka, Domaine De Canton, House -Made Sour Mix, White Cranberry Juice, Hibiscus Syrup

Wines by The Glass

Sparkling, Whites, Rose, Reds

Brut, Charles de Fère $9.00
Sparkling
Prosecco, Brut La Marca $9.00
Sparkling
Riesling, St. Urbans-Hof Nik Weis $10.00
White Wine
Pinot Grigio, St. Michael-Eppan $8.00
White Wine
Sauvignon Blanc, Rapaura Springs$9.00
White Wine
Chardonnay, Scott Family$11.00
White Wine
Rose, Chateau Minuty 'M'$12.00
Rose
Pinot Noir, Meiomi$11.00
Red Wine
Malbec Reserve El Esteco Don David$8.00
Red Wine
Merlot, Milbrandt$7.00
Red Wine
Cabernet Sauvignon, Browne Family$10.00
Red Wine

Beers

Drafts & Bottles

Allagash White Belgian Witbier , ME$6.00
Draft Beer
Haze for Horses IPA, Barn Brew Co. CT$6.00
Draft Beer
Pa's Pilsner, Barn Brew Co. CT$6.00
Draft Beer
Stella Artois, Belgium$6.00
Draft Beer
Amstel Light$5.00
Bottle Beer
Budweiser$5.00
Bottle Beer
Bud Light$5.00
Bottle Beer
Coors Light$5.00
Bottle Beer
Corona$5.00
Bottle Beer
Heineken$5.00
Bottle Beer
Michelob Ultra$5.00
Bottle Beer
Sam Adams$5.00
Bottle Beer

What 1,723 people are saying

Aspen Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Middlesex
Neighborhood gem
Middlesex
Romantic
Middlesex
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Aspen Restaurant consistently delivers an exceptional dining experience with "excellent food and service." Patrons praise the "friendly staff," vibrant atmosphere, and "impeccable service." Highlights include the "sticky toffee pudding," "lamb Wellington," and creative entrees. Although occasionally noisy, the ambiance is inviting, making Aspen a "go-to" choice for memorable meals.

1,723 Reviews

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Susan VIP
New York City28 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Cate is always so helpful. Food and service amazing!
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Susan VIP
San Francisco34 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As usual we had a wonderful early dinner at Aspen. Food was excellent, service was superb . I would highly recommend Aspen for any meal!
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Allison VIP
New York City28 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
First time in. Very busy and bustling- if not LOUD restaurant which we felt was a good sign. The service was excellent even when I had an issue with the wine it was quickly remedied. The lamb Wellington was outstanding. The create your own entree thing seems to be a bit deceiving. You order a meat and a la carte sides which typically would come separately but here they plop it onto the same plate. The lobster bacon fried rice was a miss. Big up charge for undercooked rice and huge chunks of pork in a super sweet sauce with a bit of overdone lobster. The steak and salmon we had were very good. The crème brulee was also excellent. Overall we will probably give it another try in the future!
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Maureen
Greater Boston5 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 28, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delish plates with great ambience. Portions are perfect for the price.
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Kathy VIP
New York City134 reviews
3.0
Dined on March 22, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Nice restaurant with a decent menu with a decent selection.
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Sue VIP
Greater Boston34 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Aspen is always wonderful. The food is excellent, as is the service. Most memorable: the sticky toffee pudding, which is no longer on the menu, but they have it - presumably because so many of their customers love it. Also wonderful - all their soups. Aspen never disappoints.
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ClaudiaP VIP
Greater Boston4 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We love out Aspen dinners! Have been going there at least 2x a year to meet up with dear friends who live in Fairfield (we live in RI). The food is always delicious and service is impeccable!
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Bill
New York City27 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 11, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
As expected. Been there many times. Will return.
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todd
New York City28 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Aspen continues to excel. We’ve been coming here for years. The wait staff are well versed and knowledgeable, the premises are clean and comfortable with enough room among the tables, and the food is delectable. Excellent all the way around. Worth the drive from Manhattan!
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Michael
Orlando5 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food and service were excellent! Very good vibe!!
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FAQs

Aspen Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (860) 395-5888.

Aspen Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 1723 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Apr 26, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

2 Main Street, Old Saybrook, CT 06475

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Boston Post Road
Neighborhood
Old Saybrook
Hours of operation
Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm Lunch Tue–Sat 11:30 am–2:30 pm Closed Mon 11:30 am–9:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
large parking lot with lights
Public transit
Across the street from Amtrak Station/Shoreline East commuter train
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
James Martell, Chef de Cuisine
Entertainment
The Amber Lounge features a contemporary style menu and Live Jazz every Saturday.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Website
http://www.aspenct.com/
Phone number
(860) 395-5888
Catering
Special Event Menus Edwin Gonzalez Operations Manager 860-395-5888 edgonzalez8@gmail.com Jenna Landon Event Sales Manager 860-572-1111 jlandon@coastalgourmetct.com
Private party facilities
Descending under 'seemingly falling' leaves ensconced in glass, to the lower level is the 45-seat Amber Lounge, an intimate setting featuring a curved mahogany bar, a large organic stone fireplace and textured walls softly lit with slender alabaster panels. The Amber Lounge is a fabulous venue to host Special Events.

Aspen Restaurant

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER

SEARED SALMON

ASPEN BURGER

Bar Bites

BAKED BRIE$11.00

CRISPY SHRIMP$16.00

BUFFALO CHICKEN EGGROLLS$13.00

ASPEN WINGS$13.00

SHORT RIB PASTIES$14.00

TRUFFLE FRIES$10.00

Specialty Cocktails

COOL AS A CUCUMBER $10.00

ASPEN 75$10.00

ASPEN RUM PUNCH$10.00

HONEY - HABANERO MARGARITA$10.00

ASPEN WHITE SANGRIA $10.00

ASPEN RED SANGRIA $10.00

PLUMBISCUS$10.00

Wines by The Glass

Brut, Charles de Fère $9.00

Prosecco, Brut La Marca $9.00

Riesling, St. Urbans-Hof Nik Weis $10.00

Pinot Grigio, St. Michael-Eppan $8.00

Sauvignon Blanc, Rapaura Springs$9.00

Chardonnay, Scott Family$11.00

Rose, Chateau Minuty 'M'$12.00

Pinot Noir, Meiomi$11.00

Malbec Reserve El Esteco Don David$8.00

Merlot, Milbrandt$7.00

Cabernet Sauvignon, Browne Family$10.00

Beers

Allagash White Belgian Witbier , ME$6.00

Haze for Horses IPA, Barn Brew Co. CT$6.00

Pa's Pilsner, Barn Brew Co. CT$6.00

Stella Artois, Belgium$6.00

Amstel Light$5.00

Budweiser$5.00

Bud Light$5.00

Coors Light$5.00

Corona$5.00

Heineken$5.00

Michelob Ultra$5.00

Sam Adams$5.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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