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Serves meat, vegan options available. Seafood restaurant but with a separate vegan menu upon request - include veggie tacos, pasta, and roasted vegetables with polenta. Open Mon-Thu 11:30am-9:00pm, Fri-Sat 11:30am-10:00pm, Sun 11:30am-9:00pm.
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1 Holmes St, Mystic, Connecticut, USA, 06355
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Last update on 02 Feb 2018 by Spoyster
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21 Reviews
First Review by Lakegirl@30132
LoriLeeHarrison
Points +38
Separate Vegan Menu! - Edit
S&P Oyster Co. provides a separate menu for vegan options and not just one or two options, but a number of selections. They have their own parking lot which is a benefit in a generally difficult location where there is limited parking. Also on top of all this the location is beautiful right on the river.
Read morePros: Number of vegan options
Cons: Reservations are a must, busy tourist area.
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NoochNooch
Points +330
Great view. Good food. - Edit
Clearly labeled vegan section. Good choices and yummy food
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MedfieldVeg
Points +104
A pleasant surprise - Edit
We were pleasantly surprised to see that this seafood restaurant had a separate vegan section on the menu. Lots of options. I had the rice noodles, which were delicious. And the view was fabulous!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-10-04
Pros: Variety of options, Tasty food, Beautiful view!
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RavishingRavenous
Points +3002
Vegan Menu with Charming Views - Edit
S&P is right in the heart of Mystic Downtown, next to the draw bridge. A very charming spot along the Mystic River. It has an entirely vegan menu section with 6 vegan entrees, 3 sides, and 1 dessert.
Read more- Japchae Vegetables
- Tri-Colored Quinoa
- Vegan Steamed Bao Buns
- Vegan Vegetable Burger
- Vegetable Polenta
- Wild Mushroom Bolognese
- Black Bean & Corn Salsa
- Oven Roasted Asparagus
- Vegetable du Jour
Absolutely loved the views of the river! We ordered the vegan steamed bao buns, vegan vegetable burger, and the wild mushroom bolognese.
- Steamed buns were delicious! They were packed with flavor and actually kind of spicy.
-The burger was a miss for us, kind of bland and tzatziki being vegan was questionable. We even asked our server who in advance who reassured us its vegan. Still not convinced. See below.
- Mushroom Bolognese was really savory and yummy.
Overall, loved the location!! Food was solid, wish there were protein options. I will admit, we did not feel great after eating here. It could be cross contamination or just bad timing with something else we ate. Willing to try this place again since it is probably the best option for veg and non-veg to share a nice meal together in the area. For now, I will rate 3 out 5. Will change to a 4 if we have better luck next time!
Restaurant has its own parking lot, which is a huge plus. Reservations highly recommended in advance, especially to sit right near the water outside, which is reservations only.
Updated from previous review on 2024-08-02
Pros: Vegan Menu, Stunning views of the Mystic River, Parking lot on site
Cons: Possible cross-contamination
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KellyLivermore
Points +57
Vegan food with a view - Edit
Food is always delish
Read moreWith water views inside or dining outside. If you are with vegan gluten free or Reg diets you are covered here.
LoriLeeHarrison
I love their vegan options!! So delish!
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loumf
Points +110
Nice vegan menu (and dessert) - Edit
5 entree options for vegans. All looked great. I had the polenta with vegetables and loved it.
Read moreAlso noticed that the regular menu had a vegan chocolate mousse, but didn’t have it. Nice to have the option.
Pros: Lots of vegan options , Nice outside seating along the water
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DustinLevi
Points +6
Not a family friendly environment! - Edit
As a long time customer when visiting the area (we have family here) this is the first time back with our baby (16 months). When we went to go have dinner we were told that they do not have high chairs nor booster seats. And we were not allowed to bring in our (extremely compact) stroller. So our child, who eats a full meal, would have no place to sit while dining. Unfortunately this will be the last time we ever go to and our local friends and family won’t be either. We just thought others should know that this is not a family friendly establishment.
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Jgatt
Points +2292
Lovely fancy vegan food - Edit
Has separate vegan menu. I got the veggie tacos & they were very well crafted. I plan on coming back to try more of the vegan menu. Lots of windows so almost every table has a amazing view of the mystic River! I recommend upstairs seating for the best view.
Read morePros: Absolutely stunning views of Mystic River , Polite & kind staff , Well priced vegan food
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ChelaLandau
Points +2752
Great find! Large separate vegan menu, delicious vegan food with water view. - Edit
Super substantial separate vegan menu. I got the wild mushroom bolognese, my fiancé got the vegetable polenta and the roasted butternut squash. It was so delicious, all while looking at a beautiful view of the water.
Read moreWe found this place after a big disappointment at Mystic Pizza, they do not have vegan pizza nor cheese, so glad we decided to not “make do “with french fries at Mystic but explored further.
And her bill only ended up being like $79 for three people, with one martini and extra side dishes.
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Lauren23
Points +158
Vegan menu w/ a vegan dessert that wasn’t sorbet! - Edit
Loved the separate vegan menu with some inventive dishes. I had the rocket salad followed by the polenta. The vegan dessert is a smooth, creamy chocolate mousse lined with fresh strawberries. Decadent and delish!
Read morePros: Separate vegan menu, A decadent vegan dessert , Great ambience
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GbTheQueen
Points +269
Delicious Vegan Choices - Edit
Love the fact they have a whole menu dedicated to vegans. Tried the dish everyone was raving about and it was delicious. The polenta reminded me of grits and it was sweet just like I like my grits. The seasoned vegetables were so delicious which made it savory and sweet.
Read moreNext is the pasta I will taste it yums
Pros: Good vegan options, Everything was delicious
Cons: No protein added to the dishes
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mark m braunstein
Points +475
How to act like a Mystic tourist, if only for one day - Edit
The newspaper local to SE CT, The Day, ran a January 2019 article not about the restaurant in general, but specifically about its newly initiated vegan menu. Living 15 miles away, I duly put this fancy eatery on my list of 1001 restaurants to visit before I die. Yet, view its sparse Vegan sub-menu online, and you’ll see that aside from the 2 salads there are only 6 dishes, 3 sides, and 1 dessert. That’s hardly more than you’d expect to find at any other restaurant that does not build up such high expectations. Hey, Oyster Guys, at first I decided that I likely would die with this clam shack still on my to-do list.
Read moreNot until April of 2022 did a non-vegan friend and I decide that it was time to die, or I mean, time to check out that Vegan sub-menu. We arrived at 2pm on a weekday during non-tourist season and innocently expected to be seated. Instead we were politely informed that without advance reservations our wait to be seated would take up to half an hour. Non-resolute, we decided to sit that one out, and instead ate on the cheap at Karma Kitchen just down the block.
Four months later, during the summer when downtown Mystic descends into one eternal traffic jam, a vegan friend and I were more resolute. We made advance reservations, again for 2pm on a weekday, intending afterwards to see a film at the quaint Mystic Cinema. Whereas a line of hungry people lacking reservations again was waiting outside the restaurant, we were immediately and very efficiently ushered in by the alert and attentive waitstaff. So if you plan to eat here, be sure to make reservations!
And be sure to wait for when the weather allows for seating on the outdoor patio surrounded by an array of flowering plants abuzz with hummingbirds and sparrows. And from the patio, you can view the tourists parading along the drawbridge, walking faster afoot than the car traffic jam inching alongside them. And did I say that there’s a vegan menu to be had here? The food is unique even for vegan cuisine, it meets my own high nutritional standards (no fried foods here and no mock meats here, mock foods that make a mockery of veganism), tastes good, and is elegantly presented. But don’t dine here just for the food. Dine here also for the tourist-mecca Mystic experience, and for the satisfaction of knowing that the reality of veganism has infiltrated even the upper echelons of high society.
Pros: Its whole-foods vegan sub-menu, The attentive and informative waitstaff, The flower gardens on the patio and outside
Cons: Location in traffic-clogged tourist-mecca Mystic
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juliack
Points +109
Polenta dish was amazing. - Edit
Love it. Full menu for vegan options
Read morePros: Vegan menu
Cons: Not too expensive
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holdfast2012
Points +1303
Pleasant surprise! - Edit
I could not believe a place like this has a completely separate vegan menu! The food was delicious, they had a great selection of beer, and the dining room views and ambience were perfect.
Read morePros: Separate vegan menu
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whattheheckman
Points +57
Yes, vegan tacos! - Edit
The vegan tacos were delicious! Good options in general. Atmosphere and outdoor seating was also delightful!
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kkatt27
Points +737
Delicious! - Edit
Has a separate vegan menu that relies heavily on grilled or sautéed veggies as the bulk of the plates. I had the Sautéed Veggies on Jasmine rice and the Black Bean & Corn Salsa. Both were absolutely delicious, even though they were quite simple. S&P Oyster Bar has a clean atmosphere with a beautiful view of the river and drawbridge with an equally as beautiful patio/garden space. A great spot for lunch or an evening dinner
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mgnms
Points +34
Great vegan options - Edit
Amazing quality food. Excellent service and options for vegans.
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TXRhody
Points +507
Nice vegan menu - Edit
This is a very nice restaurant with a beautiful view including the draw bridge. They have a separate vegan menu work a good selection. I had the sauteed vegetables over Jasmin rice, and it was very nicely cooked and delicious. There rest of my party enjoyed their non-vegan food.
Read morePros: Separate vegan menu
Cons: Parking lot is tiny
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VeganGuy81
Points +86
Great vegan menu - Edit
Although not a vegan restaurant, they have put together a very nice vegan menu supplement with great tasting sides and entrees. I visit them regularly.
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TheVeganPotter
Points +109
A very welcome addition to downtown Mystic! - Edit
S&P has always been accommodating to vegans but has recently added a vegan menu which offers a number of vegan dishes including a delicious polenta and an incredible Tri Colored Quinoa Farro and vegetable bowl. The ambiance is stunning on the Mystic River and I heard the chef is even working on a vegan dessert option! Love Love Love!!!
Read morePros: Excellent wait staff , Divine views and ambiance, Amazing vegan food
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Lakegirl@30132
Points +141
So glad this was on Happy cow!! - Edit
Not many choices in the area we were here with non vegan family so we needed to find a place that all could be happy with! The food, atmosphere, service was great! I had the polenta veg bowl it was delicious and my husband had the vegan veg tacos also delicious!! Separate Vegan menu was a super plus!!!
Read morePros: Separate vegan menu, Great food!! , Overlooking the water
Cons: Wish I would have found it sooner!!!
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