Gelston House

I had an outstanding experience at the Gelston House Restaurant. From the moment I walked in, the service was exceptional. Our server was professional, attentive, and made us feel truly welcomed. The food was amazing, the drinks were excellent, and the view was absolutely breathtaking. The entire restaurant was extremely clean, and the way my friend and I were treated went above and beyond our expectations. Highly recommend this beautiful place for a memorable dining experience.

We planned a musical theater evening at the venerable and always outstanding Goodspeed Opera House. We decided to try both overnight accommodations and drinks and dinner beforehand at the adjacent Gelston House owned by Goodspeed Musicals. Many reviews were rather dismissive and not favorable though the easy parking and walking convenience cannot overlooked. We therefore arrived in charming quaint East Haddam with low or no preconceptions or illusions. We were rather delightfully surprised by the eager young staff and by most of the amenities. The six or so bedrooms are spare but have new comfortable beds and clean modern bathrooms. Though lacking an elevator, there is suitable air conditioning and neat linens in an admittedly old structure. The attractive traditional bar, dining room an

We had a wonderful lunch here last week before seeing a Chorus Line at the Goodspeed opera house. We were hoping to eat outside on the beautiful patio however, that day was a particular chilly, windy day so we ate in the pub. Great relaxed atmosphere and great service as well. Food was delicious. Drinks were excellent! A must try before or after a show at the Goodspeed.

My family had dinner at the Gelston, after watching a theater show next door. Gelston House impressed with an elegant atmosphere, cozy fireplace, demure lighting. The bar area had a cool, classy vibe. Friendly server and staff. Everyone enjoyed their meals, with particularly mention of excellent lamb chops and the Gelston chicken entrees. One person in our family is mobility challenged and uses a scooter, no problem entering the front entrance and was welcomed to scooter to our table. 5 stars all around!

A warm greeting and river view seats certainly started the lunch on an upbeat note. The service was prompt and attentive. So, why three stars? The food. Mary had a chicken panini, which didn't look like panini, but a plain toasted sandwich, in which the contents were so slippery that she ended up using her knife and fork. And, it was bland. I had the fish and chips. The slab of cod was over done, with too thick breading. It tasted okay, but not wonderful. Two warm buns were served, which were dry. The butter was cold and hard. The plus was the French fries - crispy and tasty. If one could eat ambiance, this would be a five star restaurant.