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Chapter One, Mystic, CT

Chapter One

4.5
4.5
600 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American
32 W Main St, Mystic, CT 06355

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 10 times today

About this restaurant

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.

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
  • 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.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • 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 600 people are saying

Chapter One 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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Chapter One delights with its "great service" and "delicious" offerings like scallop risotto and fish & chips. Located centrally in Mystic, it boasts a charming ambiance and reasonable prices. While some dishes like the Bolognese may not impress, the cocktails and desserts receive high praise. "Friendly and attentive" staff enhance the dining experience.

600 Reviews
  1. Marlene

    Connecticut1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful dinner at Chapter 1. We almost did not get to go because the Open Table app said we were wait listed. Our group went from 6to 4, so checked the app and we were able to get a table at 5:30. When we arrived at 5:15, the place only had people in the bar. It did not get "busy" until we were leaving. The manager was amazing and said ALWAYS call the restaurant if you can't get a time, there may be a chance they may be able to accommodate. Scallop Risotto was made gluten free and a 10/10. Roasted Cod was made gluten and dairy free and 10/10. Fish and Chips 10/10 * and they use REAL onions in the onion rings . Chapter 1 Bolognese was the only bust as no meat was seen and was lacking flavor. The chocolate dessert and cheese cake were 10/10, cocktails were great. Waitstaff was amazing. They appear to only have high top tables, so it was a little challenging for an elderly parent.

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  2. Mark

    Upstate NY12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful time at a great table in the window! Michelle was great!

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  3. Amy VIP

    New York City8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on January 27, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a very nice dinner of clam chowder, onion soup, shrimp over pasta, and baked scrod. All delicious and well presented. We were there on a very quiet, cold, winter night on a Monday, when many places are not open. Parking is on the street or public lots. Right on the Main Street in Mystic.

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  4. Elizabeth VIP

    Washington DC47 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this restaurant- French onion soup is delicious and prices for downtown mystic are reasonable! Also really like the ambience and service! One of our favorite restaurants

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  5. Chuck VIP

    New York City11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on December 23, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Cocktails very good, service excellent, atmosphere nice, food just ok.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston1 review

    4.0

    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 on December 18, 2024
    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

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  7. Chris VIP

    New York City8 reviews

    5.0

    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.

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  8. Karen

    Connecticut1 review

    5.0

    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.

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  9. Johnna

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    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.

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  10. Donald

    New York City1 review

    2.0

    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.

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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 600 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 10 times today
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
  • Delivery & takeout
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