Red 36

Food was absolutely amazing. Sam, our server was the best. Great sense of humor and was on top of everything. We had a good view for the Christmas boat parade. The only downside is the manager tried to hurry us along because in her words, they had to get the next group of people seated. This was after we were forced to wait twenty minutes for our table, after having reservations.

When stopping in Mystic for the day, we were looking for a happy hour spot. This was directly in the harbor, just a few minutes away from the main downtown. It was a lovely ambience and we enjoyed the happy hour specials and chatting with the bartender Kristen. She was very friendly and attentive and we enjoyed learning more about Mystic! This place has outdoor seating, bar seating, and inside seats. Great views of the boats no matter where you sit!

We were recently in Mystic for the first time and decided on Red 36 for our anniversary dinner. We had reservations for 7:30 and were promptly seated. Matt, our server was amazing, attentive and didn’t miss a beat despite the place being busy. The food that we ordered was promptly served and absolutely delicious, and the dessert we ordered to go was packaged perfectly! It was a beautiful night sitting on the dock overlooking the water. The only downfall was the lack of lighting, as we had to use the flashlight on our cellphones to see the menu. Overall, it was a great experience.

Red 36 in Mystic is highly regarded for its vibrant waterfront setting, diverse seafood dishes, and lively atmosphere. Most diners praise the fresh lobster roll, which is a standout item—served on a brioche bun with generous lobster meat, , Our Lobster roll was just like mentioned in other reviews , probably the best I have had . I also ordered their oyster all Connecticut bought fresh , very very good . The caster salad was also good . The service was very attentive and the ocean view table was of course a lot of fun .

I don’t usually like leaving negative reviews, but I think it’s important feedback so places can improve. Red 36 has a fantastic location and ambiance—watching the boats pull up and dock really sets the scene. The oysters were excellent, and the fries (honestly the best thing we had) were great too. That said, the cocktails we ordered were both made incorrectly—maybe the bartender was just off that night. They do have a solid tap beer selection, which helped balance things out. My main disappointment was the chicken sandwich: the bread-to-chicken ratio was way off, and the plating of the fries (which deserved better!) didn’t do the dish justice. Every restaurant can have an off day, so I’ll chalk it up to that. With the right adjustments, Red 36 has the potential to deliver an experience