Old Lyme Inn

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   Mike

   New York City

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Imagine being seated in a dinning room with only 8 tables, mid 19th century country inn, three piece acoustic jazz playing in the background. It’s a Sunday late morning Jazzy Brunch. Excellent, professional service. Eclectic brunch menu, creative Prosecco based fluted cocktail. Whether you were an Inn guest or just stopping by for Jazzy Brunch (as we did) the ambience sets the tone for the entire day. A Sunday Jazzy Brunch at Old Lyme Inn is magical.
   

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   VIP

   Connecticut

   118 reviews

   4.0

   118 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Food and overall service were fantastic! Dropped a star for the delays attributed to the Saturday night show of which those diners are given priority which is understandable given the show times. Will avoid Saturday night reservation in the future. Highly recommend the Halibut dish and mushroom appetizer! Cheers!
   

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   Colman

   Chicago

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   It’s always a pleasure to dine at The Old Lyme Inn. The food and service are aloyop notch. We’re definitely coming back!
   

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   Craig

   New York City

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   It is a nice little spot .The food was very good. A little chilly in the dinning room, but overall a nice place.
   

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   John

   Connecticut

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on February 15, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Our second time there . We had a great time and will continue to come and enjoy.
   

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   Sue

   Wilmington

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 15, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   They were understaffed . We were on time for our reservation. The host told us there were 4 other parties ahead of us . Had to wait 20 minutes for our table . Did not have a bartender available as there was another event going on . Waited another 1/2 hour to get our appetizer. Everything else was late for a price fixed menu . Many other people were noticeably upset . Not a good evening for a valentines special dinner .
   

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   Eric

   Tampa

   2 reviews

   2.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on February 15, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   Entered restaurant to manager/hostess asking how are you without making eye contact while looking at computer said good how are you back and her response was ugh I ve been better. 35 minute wait on a reservation with no offer of anything while waiting-beverage/bread. Good food but served Luke warm. Risotto was undercooked not Al dente but hard and crunchy in center. Server was emotionally flat not hiding her contempt and tiredness at all. Valentines meal with a jazz show in next room and attendees of that show having to pass through dining by table to access bathrooms. No parking in lot forced luckily driving suv forced to drive through snow bank and park in ice almost fell. Will not return and definitely not recommend for a special occasion. So many better options
   

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   Genevieve

   Connecticut

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 15, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 5

   My husband and I decided to go out for Valentines Day we had been to this restaurant many times before and thought it was a good choice however it turned out to be just average if not worse than average. The drinks were very good, but the service was nonexistent we had to ask for bread because we had to stave off our hunger pains while we waited for our meals to arrive. The portions were smaller than usual which is to be expected on a holiday but what really was a problem was not being able to remove the dry overcooked lobster tail from its shell. We thought this night would be great we were sadly disappointed. Do yourself a favor and make another choice.
   

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   Michelle

   New York City

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on February 14, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food and service was excellent as always. Great restaurant for Valentine’s Day. 😊❤️
   

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    anne

    VIP

    New York City

    44 reviews

    5.0

    44 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    We celebrated my sons birthday with my family! The food was very good, and the Jazz was wonderful!! My 2 grandchildren age 7 and 10 also enjoyed every. !!!
    

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