Aspen Restaurant

4.7

1719 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

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2 people

Mar 10, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Good for business meals

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.

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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
(860) 395-5888
Website
http://www.aspenct.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
James Martell, Chef de Cuisine
Catering
Special Event Menus Edwin Gonzalez Operations Manager 860-395-5888 edgonzalez8@gmail.com Jenna Landon Event Sales Manager 860-572-1111 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.

Location
2 Main Street, Old Saybrook, CT 06475
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

Popular dishes

NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER$11.00
Puff Pastry Fleuron Garnish
DAILY SOUP SELECTION$10.00
SHRIMP & ASPARAGUS BISQUE$11.00
Maderia Cream, Chervil
MARKET SALAD (GF)$12.00
Baby Greens, Crumbled Goat Cheese, Spiced Pecans, Dried Cranberries, Balsamic Vinaigrette
GRILLED ROMAINE SALAD$13.00
Grilled Onion, Pancetta, Pecorino, Roasted Tomato, Avocado- Dill Dressing

SMALL PLATES

LOBSTER & BACON FRIED RICE$26.00
Crispy Vegetable Stir-Fry, Sweet Soy, Scallion
ASPEN CALAMARI$17.00
Tossed Hot Pickled Cherry Peppers, White Balsamic Agrodolce & Chili Aioli
KOBE BEEF POT STICKERS$18.00
House-Made with Crispy Fried Wontons, Sweet Ginger Soy Glaze, Napa Cabbage, Leek
PETITIE LAMB WELLINGTON$18.00
Local Seacoast Mushrooms, Shallot, Truffle, Golden Pastry, Rosemary Glace

MAIN PLATES

SEARED SALMON$32.00
8oz Wild Norwegian Salmon, Sautéed Broccoli Rabe, Parsnip Puree, Lemon Beurre Blanc
STONINGTON SEA SCALLOPS*
Pan Seared, Roasted Butternut Risotto, Toasted Pepita Gremolata, Citrus Prosecco Butter
BRAISED SHORT RIB*$38.00
Red Wine Demi-Glace, Yukon Gold Potato Puree, Smoked Almond Gremolata, Shaved Brussels Sprouts
LOBSTER BOLOGNESE$44.00
Lobster, Pappardelle Pasta, Pecorino Romano, Sherry-Tarragon Cream
PORK RIB CHOP*$32.00
12oz Chop, Yuzu Brown Butter Glaze, Gouda Stacked Potatoes, Shaved Brussels Sprouts, Frizzy Onions

VALENTINE ADDITIONS

SMALL PLATES

LOBSTER EN CROUTE$24.00
Native Mushrooms, Sherry, Leek, Sweet Cream, Lobster Meat, Golden Puff Pastry
STRAWBERRIES & BRIE$14.00
Warm Double Crème, Hibiscus Flower, Thai Basil, Strawberry Chutney, Honeycomb
TIGER SHRIMP$16.00
Grilled, Toasted Almond Pesto, Couscous, Grilled Shallot, Balsamic Reduction
BEEF TENDERLOIN BROCHETTES$18.00
Royal Trumpet, Cipollini Onion, Chimichurri, Peruvian Pepper Relish
OYSTER TEMPURA$17.00
Celeriac-Caper Slaw, Pickled Red Onion Aioli, Micro Cilantro

ENTREES

CHILEAN SEABASS$44.00
Olive Oil Seared, Citron Foam, Risotto Florentine, Grey Barn Prufrock, Beurre Noisette
FILET MIGNON & LOBSTER$44.00
Grilled Petite Mignon, Butter Poached Half Tail, Truffle Sabayon, Camembert Pommes au Gratin, Haricot Verts
WAGYU BEEF$43.00
Grilled Flat Iron, Burgundy Reduction, Horseradish Glace, Allouette Whipped Potato, Broccolini
LAMB CHOPS$42.00
Grilled Half Rack, Pomegranate Glaze, Glace, Roasted Sunburst Squash, Crushed Marble Potato
BRICK PRESSED STATLER$34.00
Pan-Roasted Breast of Chicken, Prosciutto, White Fig, Marsala Glace, Whipped Potato, Swiss Chard

DESSERT

GRAND MARNIER CHOCOLATE MOUSSE$11.00
VANILLLA GAUFRETTE, CHOCOLATE DRIZZLE,$11.00
Creme Anglaise

What 1,719 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Middlesex
Best Ambiance
Middlesex
Neighborhood gem
Middlesex
Great for fine wines
Middlesex
Most Booked

Review summary

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Aspen Restaurant offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent food," "wonderful service," and a "warm atmosphere." The menu is inventive, featuring dishes like the "delicious" Aspen burger and "outstanding" Creme Caramel Cheesecake. Despite occasional noise, it's consistently praised for its "friendly staff" and "great service." Perfect for a cozy meal.

1,719 Reviews

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todd
VIP
New York City
28 reviews
5.0
28 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Aspen continues to excel. We’ve been coming here for years. The wait staff are well versed and knowledgeable, the premises are clean and comfortable with enough room among the tables, and the food is delectable. Excellent all the way around. Worth the drive from Manhattan!
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Michael
Orlando
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food and service were excellent! Very good vibe!!
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I e eaten here a few times and had great meals. This time not so good. Tough shirt ribs and mashed pot under rthe warning lights too long. A real disappointment on a special occasion
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Trisha
New York City
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
A friend and I went to lunch on Saturday March 1, 2025. The restaurant was easy to find with enough parking during this time. The ambiance and decoration was appealing. We had small plates, main plates, and dessert. Amongst the food we ordered was the seared tuna, grilled octopus, salmon wrap, lobster panini, pistachio cake and chocolate mouse. The food would have gotten a five star rating since everything was excellent except for the lobster panini. I was looking forward to this meal, however when I bit into it, it tasted like the lobster was not cleaned properly, like the intestinal vein was left in. It ruined the taste of the whole panini. Other than that the experience was well worth the visit. All the other food was excellent and I would go again, I would just avoid eating any lobster there.
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MaryW
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The seared halibut, market salad and bread pudding were al delicious and perfectly prepared and our service was impeccable!
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Jane
VIP
New York City
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Terrific evening with good friends but very noisy.
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Timothy
Greater Boston
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My wife and I had wanted to try Aspen for a while now, so we went today. We arrived a little early for our reservation, but were seated promptly. The service was excellent, as was the food. Everything was served at just the right pace. I highly recommend Aspen.
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George E
VIP
New York City
19 reviews
4.0
19 reviews
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Aspen Restaurant is an excellent restaurant providing a relaxed environment for lunch or dinner. The food choice is balanced...something for everyone's taste. All managed by a friendly staff whose only objective is to ensure every patron has a memorable visit.
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Francis J
Hawaii
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Very good food. Every time I have been here food is very good. Especially, shout to the staff seeming to work together on a very busy night.
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Andrew
New York City
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on February 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time there and the plates left clean. Everything about Aspen was fantastic. We had a fantastic evening.
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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 4.7 stars by 1719 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 10, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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

Website
http://www.aspenct.com/
Phone number
(860) 395-5888
Catering
Special Event Menus Edwin Gonzalez Operations Manager 860-395-5888 edgonzalez8@gmail.com Jenna Landon Event Sales Manager 860-572-1111 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.

Aspen Restaurant

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER

ASPEN BURGER

SEARED SALMON

SOUPS & SALADS

NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER$11.00

DAILY SOUP SELECTION$10.00

SHRIMP & ASPARAGUS BISQUE$11.00

MARKET SALAD (GF)$12.00

GRILLED ROMAINE SALAD$13.00

SMALL PLATES

LOBSTER & BACON FRIED RICE$26.00

ASPEN CALAMARI$17.00

KOBE BEEF POT STICKERS$18.00

PETITIE LAMB WELLINGTON$18.00

MAIN PLATES

SEARED SALMON$32.00

STONINGTON SEA SCALLOPS*

BRAISED SHORT RIB*$38.00

LOBSTER BOLOGNESE$44.00

PORK RIB CHOP*$32.00

VALENTINE ADDITIONS

SMALL PLATES

LOBSTER EN CROUTE$24.00

STRAWBERRIES & BRIE$14.00

TIGER SHRIMP$16.00

BEEF TENDERLOIN BROCHETTES$18.00

OYSTER TEMPURA$17.00

ENTREES

CHILEAN SEABASS$44.00

FILET MIGNON & LOBSTER$44.00

WAGYU BEEF$43.00

LAMB CHOPS$42.00

BRICK PRESSED STATLER$34.00

DESSERT

GRAND MARNIER CHOCOLATE MOUSSE$11.00

VANILLLA GAUFRETTE, CHOCOLATE DRIZZLE,$11.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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