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Aspen Restaurant, Old Saybrook, CT

Aspen Restaurant

4.8 (1724)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
2 Main Street, Old Saybrook, CT 06475

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Aspen Restaurant Voted Best New Restaurant for 2009 by Connecticut Magazine.
A premiere destination dining experience, serving contemporary american cuisine with global accents.
Aspen Restaurant is Located on 2 main street in Old Saybrook,CT.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm Lunch Tue–Sat 11:30 am–2:30 pm Closed Mon 11:30 am–9:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    James Martell, Chef de Cuisine
  • Catering
    Special Event Menus<br />Edwin Gonzalez<br /><br />Operations Manager<br /><br />860-395-5888<br /><br />edgonzalez8@gmail.com<br /><br />Jenna Landon<br /><br />Event Sales Manager<br /><br />860-572-1111<br /><br />jlandon@coastalgourmetct.com
  • Private party facilities
    Descending under 'seemingly falling' leaves ensconced in glass, to the lower level is the 45-seat Amber Lounge, an intimate setting featuring a curved mahogany bar, a large organic stone fireplace and textured walls softly lit with slender alabaster panels. The Amber Lounge is a fabulous venue to host Special Events.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Old Saybrook
  • Cross street
    Boston Post Road
  • Parking details
    large parking lot with lights
  • Public transit
    Across the street from Amtrak Station/Shoreline East commuter train
  • Entertainment
    The Amber Lounge features a contemporary style menu and Live Jazz every Saturday.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,724 people are saying

Aspen Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Middlesex

    Neighborhood gem

  • Middlesex

    Romantic

  • Middlesex

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Aspen Restaurant consistently delights with "excellent food and service." Frequent diners praise its "friendly and knowledgeable staff," especially noting Cate's "welcoming" service. Diners enjoy the "outstanding" lamb Wellington and "delicious" sticky toffee pudding. Though some find noise levels high, the ambiance remains "inviting and warm," making it a charming choice for any occasion.

1,724 Reviews
  1. Peter VIP

    New York City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I had a double order of the seared tuna on wontons that is offered as a small plate. The tuna was fresh, and the seasoning was outstanding. My companion had one of the hot plates that seemed to please her greatly. It was affirming, and added to our pleasure, to be recognized by Cate H, one of the world's most knowledgeable, spirited,, and welcoming servers. The room was more densely populated than usual, perhaps because it was a dank weekend and people were drawn to indoor pleasures. But the noise level remained moderate, and the staff went the extra mile to cope with the challenge of extra diners.

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  2. Frank

    Greater Boston39 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a party of five. The service & food were excellent. I have eaten here several times over the past 3 years and their food & service has been consistently excellent.

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  3. Susan VIP

    New York City28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cate is always so helpful. Food and service amazing!

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  4. Susan VIP

    San Francisco34 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As usual we had a wonderful early dinner at Aspen. Food was excellent, service was superb . I would highly recommend Aspen for any meal!

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  5. Allison VIP

    New York City28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    First time in. Very busy and bustling- if not LOUD restaurant which we felt was a good sign. The service was excellent even when I had an issue with the wine it was quickly remedied. The lamb Wellington was outstanding. The create your own entree thing seems to be a bit deceiving. You order a meat and a la carte sides which typically would come separately but here they plop it onto the same plate. The lobster bacon fried rice was a miss. Big up charge for undercooked rice and huge chunks of pork in a super sweet sauce with a bit of overdone lobster. The steak and salmon we had were very good. The crème brulee was also excellent. Overall we will probably give it another try in the future!

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  6. Maureen

    Greater Boston5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delish plates with great ambience. Portions are perfect for the price.

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  7. Kathy VIP

    New York City134 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Nice restaurant with a decent menu with a decent selection.

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  8. Sue VIP

    Greater Boston34 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Aspen is always wonderful. The food is excellent, as is the service. Most memorable: the sticky toffee pudding, which is no longer on the menu, but they have it - presumably because so many of their customers love it. Also wonderful - all their soups. Aspen never disappoints.

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  9. ClaudiaP VIP

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We love out Aspen dinners! Have been going there at least 2x a year to meet up with dear friends who live in Fairfield (we live in RI). The food is always delicious and service is impeccable!

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  10. Bill

    New York City27 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 11, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    As expected. Been there many times. Will return.

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FAQs

Aspen Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (860) 395-5888.

Aspen Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 1724 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today
Google Map for Aspen Restaurant

2 Main Street, Old Saybrook, CT 06475

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Boston Post Road
  • Neighborhood
    Old Saybrook
  • Hours of operation
    Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm Lunch Tue–Sat 11:30 am–2:30 pm Closed Mon 11:30 am–9:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    large parking lot with lights
  • Public transit
    Across the street from Amtrak Station/Shoreline East commuter train
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    James Martell, Chef de Cuisine
  • Entertainment
    The Amber Lounge features a contemporary style menu and Live Jazz every Saturday.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Special Event Menus<br />Edwin Gonzalez<br /><br />Operations Manager<br /><br />860-395-5888<br /><br />edgonzalez8@gmail.com<br /><br />Jenna Landon<br /><br />Event Sales Manager<br /><br />860-572-1111<br /><br />jlandon@coastalgourmetct.com
  • Private party facilities
    Descending under 'seemingly falling' leaves ensconced in glass, to the lower level is the 45-seat Amber Lounge, an intimate setting featuring a curved mahogany bar, a large organic stone fireplace and textured walls softly lit with slender alabaster panels. The Amber Lounge is a fabulous venue to host Special Events.
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