With a population of just 4,200, Mystic is definitely a classic small New England town. But sometimes it’s the smallest towns that have the best restaurants, and Mystic happens to have a few of the finest. Oyster Club is proof of that.

Oyster Club is located at 13 Water St. in historic downtown Mystic.
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And it's been a local favorite since its opening.
The casual fine dining eatery is owned by Chef Dan Meiser, a Connecticut native with a degree from the esteemed French Culinary Institute in Manhattan and years of experience.
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He's joined by Executive Chef James Wayman, who has a passion for farm to table dining, and sous chefs Dave Vacca and Amy Hussey.
The cuisine here is as local as it gets.
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Everything is fresh and sustainable, and the ingredients come from a small list of farms (or the sea).

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As the name suggests, the oysters here are fantastic.
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And during the daily happy hour (from 4 to 6 p.m.), some of them are a mere $1.
Seafood is definitely the star here, but it's far from the only thing on the menu.
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The menu rotates daily, but there are always meat, pasta, and vegetarian options.
But no matter what you choose for your entree, you'll definitely want to save room for dessert.
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This is a chocolate terrine with pistachios, kirsch cremeaux, and cherries.
Oyster Club has won numerous local awards, and they've been mentioned in some impressive publications, like Travel + Leisure and Saveur.
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They're open daily for dinner, and lunch is served on Fridays and Saturdays. They also serve a delicious Sunday brunch from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The next time you’re in Mystic, enjoy a meal at Oyster Club. And if you can’t make it anytime soon, you can satisfy your seafood craving here.

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