Chapter One Food & Drink offers something for everyone! Our New American menu offers everything from fresh seafood to salads and burgers, and specialty cocktails, our restaurant and bar offer a vibe like no other. The staff here at Chapter One Food & Drink go above and beyond to provide exceptional service.
From culinary execution to front of house service, our team strives to give you the absolute best dining experience possible. Whether it's a first date or an anniversary celebration, a night out with friends, or a father-daughter dinner, everyone has a Chapter One. and every chapter thereafter should be celebrated!
From culinary execution to front of house service, our team strives to give you the absolute best dining experience possible. Whether it's a first date or an anniversary celebration, a night out with friends, or a father-daughter dinner, everyone has a Chapter One. and every chapter thereafter should be celebrated!
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Daniel Van Kruiningen and Kenneth Fontaine combined their professional backgrounds, love of food and drink and their close friendship. Located in the heart of downtown Mystic just past the infamous Mystic Drawbridge, Chapter One Food & Drink offers something desirable for everyone. From vegan/gluten free options to dry-aged steaks to fresh seafood, this restaurant and bar has a vibe unlike any other in Mystic.
Fresh PEI mussels, sauteed with garlic, shallots, butter & fresh herbs, served with garlic bread. Fresh local clams, mussels, lobster tail, shrimp & catch of the day in a zesty red wine marinara, served with garlic bread. Hungry after a long day of exploring Guilford's museums, art centers, and scenic historical districts?
Fresh PEI mussels, sauteed with garlic, shallots, butter & fresh herbs, served with garlic bread. Orson Welles once said that if you wanted a happy ending, it would depend on where you stopped your story. At Chapter One, we know that every story has a beginning, middle and end, and when you're eating with us, we make them all delicious!
Fresh PEI mussels, sauteed with garlic, shallots, butter & fresh herbs, served with garlic bread. It's been said that "A Sunday well-spent brings a week of content, " and we stand behind that one hundred percent! That's why we strive to ensure that Chapter One's Sunday Brunch checks all the boxes and leaves you fueled for the week ahead!
Fresh PEI mussels, sauteed with garlic, shallots, butter & fresh herbs, served with garlic bread. Fresh local clams, mussels, lobster tail, shrimp & catch of the day in a zesty red wine marinara, served with garlic bread. You may think Mystic, Connecticut is only famous for pizza. Thankfully, our historic seaport village has plenty more to offer.
Reviews (10)
Stephanie Barry
Dec 24, 2021
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So... where to begin.
I visited Chapter One in August with a friend. I was prepared to blow my budget, I just knew it was gonna be pricey.
But, all I can say is that, if you love food, and appreciate the art that food can be, it was,and is, worth every penny.
We went for the tasting menu and wine pairing because why the hell not. Its not an experience you can do every day.
To say our minds were blown and tastebuds truly satisfied would be an understatement.
Wines were paired perfectly, the staff were attentive and funny, not overly stuffy which you may expect from such a fine place. And the
I visited Chapter One in August with a friend. I was prepared to blow my budget, I just knew it was gonna be pricey.
But, all I can say is that, if you love food, and appreciate the art that food can be, it was,and is, worth every penny.
We went for the tasting menu and wine pairing because why the hell not. Its not an experience you can do every day.
To say our minds were blown and tastebuds truly satisfied would be an understatement.
Wines were paired perfectly, the staff were attentive and funny, not overly stuffy which you may expect from such a fine place. And the
Malou
Oct 22, 2021
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The chef’s table is the experience of a lifetime; you get to interact with the chefs and observe the action like a kid in a candy store. If you love cooking and fine dining, go for the chef’s table - you’ll experience the bustle and heat of the kitchen with extra attention put on your experience.
The food is divine as expected, and the service extremely happy, energetic and friendly.
The food is divine as expected, and the service extremely happy, energetic and friendly.
Eoin Corcoran
Oct 15, 2021
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Karina Wulff Harrestrup
Sep 01, 2021
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Jade Ernest
Aug 22, 2021
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Had the most perfect meal! From the mouth watering snacks like the beef tartare and the cheese puff and then the main scallop and lobster, every course was a dream! The service team were so friendly, helpful and so knowledgeable about each dish, I was so impressed! Honestly will be daydreaming about that truffle sauce with the Anjou pigeon!
Fully recommend!
Fully recommend!
Peppe Santoro
Aug 03, 2021
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Aoife Kirwan
Jul 25, 2021
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Had the pleasure of visiting for the second time last Saturday. After looking forward to our booking for a number of weeks our high expectations were exceeded.
The tasting menu was absolutely faultless from the canapés to the petit fours. If I could have the foie gras starter for every single meal from now on without inevitably developing gout in my mid-30’s I would.
The service was also spectacular. We were mainly served by the wonderful Olmo who even remembered us from our previous visit last year (hopefully for a good reason).
Already planning our return visit.
The tasting menu was absolutely faultless from the canapés to the petit fours. If I could have the foie gras starter for every single meal from now on without inevitably developing gout in my mid-30’s I would.
The service was also spectacular. We were mainly served by the wonderful Olmo who even remembered us from our previous visit last year (hopefully for a good reason).
Already planning our return visit.
Daniel A.
Jul 24, 2021
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Angela Khrichtchatyi
Aug 14, 2020
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David S.
Jun 29, 2019
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Have eaten here twice in recent weeks, and a number of times previously and I can honestly say it’s just getting better and better. The food has a refined quality and the raw ingredients are clearly excellent. I love the dining room and the private/semi-private dining options are fabulous as well. Staff are excellent. Perfect service without being overly stuffy, they are friendly and personable.
