Old Saybrook

United_States

Old Saybrook is a city in Connecticut at the mouth of the Connecticut River. Families and tourists enjoy Old Saybrook's beaches, the high quality of restaurants, and the peaceful and serene atmosphere. Many people travel from all over in their high class boats which they dock at the marina next to the ocean. Old Saybrook is where the Connecticut River meets Long Island Sound.

Description: The beautiful Lynde Light in Old Saybrook.

  • Fort Saybrook Monument Park, Saybrook Point. 18 acres of beautiful woods owned by the Town of Old Saybrook. Storyboards "walk you around" and tell the story. Free.
  • General William Hart House, 350 Main Street, +1 860 388-2622. Mid Jun to mid Sept. Sa,Su 1PM-4PM. Representing some of Connecticut's oldest architecture, this house was built in 1767 by a prominent citizen in Old Saybrooks history. Volunteer tour guides will take you around this elegant piece of American history. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places and home to the local historical society, this mansion features eight corner fireplaces. Award-winning historical gardens. $5.

Fort Saybrook Monument Park, Saybrook Point. 18 acres of beautiful woods owned by the Town of Old Saybrook. Storyboards "walk you around" and tell the story. Free.

General William Hart House, 350 Main Street, +1 860 388-2622. Mid Jun to mid Sept. Sa,Su 1PM-4PM. Representing some of Connecticut's oldest architecture, this house was built in 1767 by a prominent citizen in Old Saybrooks history. Volunteer tour guides will take you around this elegant piece of American history. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places and home to the local historical society, this mansion features eight corner fireplaces. Award-winning historical gardens. $5.

Whether one desires to take a relaxing stroll on the beach, tour the ocean with a serene boat ride, take a look at fascinating antiques and even go shopping, Old Saybrook is perfect for an entertaining and memorable experience.

  • Harvey Beach, 29 Plum Bank Rd. This small, shallow-water beach has a bathhouse with showers on-site. Visitors should contact the Old Saybrook Parks & Recreation Department at +1 860 395-3152 for up-to-date fee schedules.

Harvey Beach, 29 Plum Bank Rd. This small, shallow-water beach has a bathhouse with showers on-site. Visitors should contact the Old Saybrook Parks & Recreation Department at +1 860 395-3152 for up-to-date fee schedules.

  • Essex-Saybrook Antiques Village, on Rt. 154; 345 Middlesex turnpike, +1 860 388-0689. Opened M-Su from 11-5. Enjoy this 120 dealer group shop featuring a complete collection of antiques & collectibles.
  • Tova's Vintage Shop, 1330 Boston Post Rd (Rt 1), +1 860 395-1955. Open M-Sa 10:30-5. Browse through vintage clothing and jewelry. Find anything from 1880 to 1970.
  • The Mod Pod at Antiques Associates, 1450 Boston Post Rd (Rt 1), +1 860 395-1930. Enjoy the mid-century modern furnishings, lighting, paintings, and pottery; Opened from W-Su 11-5.
  • Van's Elegant Antiques, 998 Middlesex Turnpike, +1 860 388-1934
  • Oscar J. and Company, 105 Elm Street, Suite 16, +1 860 388-1713. Since 1982, this full-service jewelry store has been offering a wide range of fine and unique jewelry. They also have baby gifts, watches, and jewelry boxes. Services include jewelry repair, custom design and appraisals.
  • North Cove Outfitters, 75 Main Street, +1 860 388-6585. Located on Old Saybrook's historic Main Street, this store will cover all outdoor needs. North Cover Outfitters will have all clothing and equipment needs such as for sailing, yachting, hiking, and biking.
  • Ocean Performance, 280 Boston Post Road, +1 860 399-6000.
  • Jensens Yacht Sales LLC, 142 Ferry Road #8, +1 860 395-1200. Plenty of boats to look at on site.
  • Seaforth Boat, 54 Ferry Road, +1 860 395-1570.
  • O'Rourke Marine LLC, 15 Clark Street, +1 860 388-2628.
  • Black Hall Yacht Sales, 141 Boston Post Road, +1 860 388-9779.
  • Wal-Mart Supercenter, 65 Boston Post Road, +1 860 388-0584. Visit your local Wal-Mart for every day low prices and a large selection of electronics, toys, video games, apparel, furniture, appliances, garden, sports, gifts, jewelry, cosmetics, media and more.
  • Famous Footwear, 665 Boston Post Road, +1 860 388-0697.
  • Pier 1 Imports, 665 Boston Post Road, +1 860 395-1589.
  • Old Glory Boutique, 1804 Boston Post Road, +1 860 399-9808. Old Glory, the largest selection of Music, Sports, Humor & Entertainment Apparel. Shop thousands at our stores & Over 50,000 items online at OldGlory.com. All Humor & Parody Tees Buy 2 Get 1 Free!
  • Payless Shoe Source, 665 Boston Post Road, +1 860 388-9984.
  • Marshalls, 665 Boston Post Road, +1 860 388-1444.
  • Action Sports, 1385 Boston Post Road, +1 860 388-1291. Action Sports carries an excellent selection of equipment, clothing, and accessories for skiing, snowboarding, biking, kayaking, and inline skating. Can't go wrong here!

Essex-Saybrook Antiques Village, on Rt. 154; 345 Middlesex turnpike, +1 860 388-0689. Opened M-Su from 11-5. Enjoy this 120 dealer group shop featuring a complete collection of antiques & collectibles.

Tova's Vintage Shop, 1330 Boston Post Rd (Rt 1), +1 860 395-1955. Open M-Sa 10:30-5. Browse through vintage clothing and jewelry. Find anything from 1880 to 1970.

The Mod Pod at Antiques Associates, 1450 Boston Post Rd (Rt 1), +1 860 395-1930. Enjoy the mid-century modern furnishings, lighting, paintings, and pottery; Opened from W-Su 11-5.

Van's Elegant Antiques, 998 Middlesex Turnpike, +1 860 388-1934

Oscar J. and Company, 105 Elm Street, Suite 16, +1 860 388-1713. Since 1982, this full-service jewelry store has been offering a wide range of fine and unique jewelry. They also have baby gifts, watches, and jewelry boxes. Services include jewelry repair, custom design and appraisals.

North Cove Outfitters, 75 Main Street, +1 860 388-6585. Located on Old Saybrook's historic Main Street, this store will cover all outdoor needs. North Cover Outfitters will have all clothing and equipment needs such as for sailing, yachting, hiking, and biking.

Ocean Performance, 280 Boston Post Road, +1 860 399-6000.

Jensens Yacht Sales LLC, 142 Ferry Road #8, +1 860 395-1200. Plenty of boats to look at on site.

Seaforth Boat, 54 Ferry Road, +1 860 395-1570.

O'Rourke Marine LLC, 15 Clark Street, +1 860 388-2628.

Black Hall Yacht Sales, 141 Boston Post Road, +1 860 388-9779.

Wal-Mart Supercenter, 65 Boston Post Road, +1 860 388-0584. Visit your local Wal-Mart for every day low prices and a large selection of electronics, toys, video games, apparel, furniture, appliances, garden, sports, gifts, jewelry, cosmetics, media and more.

Famous Footwear, 665 Boston Post Road, +1 860 388-0697.

Pier 1 Imports, 665 Boston Post Road, +1 860 395-1589.

Old Glory Boutique, 1804 Boston Post Road, +1 860 399-9808. Old Glory, the largest selection of Music, Sports, Humor & Entertainment Apparel. Shop thousands at our stores & Over 50,000 items online at OldGlory.com. All Humor & Parody Tees Buy 2 Get 1 Free!

Payless Shoe Source, 665 Boston Post Road, +1 860 388-9984.

Marshalls, 665 Boston Post Road, +1 860 388-1444.

Action Sports, 1385 Boston Post Road, +1 860 388-1291. Action Sports carries an excellent selection of equipment, clothing, and accessories for skiing, snowboarding, biking, kayaking, and inline skating. Can't go wrong here!

Old Saybrook offers many different selections of restaurants and types of food. One can enjoy eating on the water or in town. Old Saybrook provides outstanding fresh seafood, Italian, and more.

  • Alforno Trattoria, 1654 Boston Post Road, +1 860 399-2346. Sun.-Thu., noon-9PM Fri.-Sat., noon-10PM. Pizza is the specialty here at Alforno where it is very inexpensive. Lunch and dinner are only served along with only beer and wine.
  • Cuckoo's Nest Mexican Food, 1712 Boston Post Rd, +1 860 399-9060. An outdoor patio restaurant, mainly Tex-Mex food and a full bar, located by a small shopping center along Route 1. Hours are: Lunch, M-Sa, 11:30 to 3. Dinner nightly, 3 to 10 or 11. Sunday brunch, 11 to 2. Price Range: Entrées, $14.95 to $22.95.
  • Dock & Dine, 145 College St, +1 860 388-4665. Located right by the marina overlooking the water. Boats can dock right up to the restaurant.
  • Frankie's Restaurant, 359 Boston Post Road, +1 860 399-5524. Located on the water, an open air deck gives views of Long Island Sounds and the surrounding coastline.
  • Jack's American Bistro & Wine, 286 Main St, +1 860 395-1230. Lunch, Tu-F 11:30 to 4. Dinner, Tu-Su, 5 to 10 or 11. Sunday brunch, 11:30 to 2. Price Ranges are: Starters: $7-$12, Entrées: $19-$32, Desserts: $7-$10. The bestsellers are Sesame-Crusted Tuna, Peking-Style Cornish Game Hen, Garlic and Ginger-Marinated Shrimp, Summer Tomato and Watermelon Salad. The cuisine style American/New, Bistro along with lunch and dinner served only.
  • Liv's Oyster Bar, 166 Main St, +1 860 395-5577. Open for dinner Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, 5 to 10PM; Friday and Saturday, 5 to 11PM; and Sunday, 5 to 9PM Closed Tuesday. Opening for lunch soon (call for details). The bestsellers are Oysters, Scallops & Pecan Carmel Tart. Price Range: Starters, $7 to $11; sandwiches, $9.50 to $18; entrees, $17.50 to $22; desserts, $6 to $8.
  • Luigi's Restaurant, 1295 Boston Post Road, +1 860 388-9190. Open daily for lunch and dinner and specialize in homemade Italian food. Daily pasta specials are a must to try.
  • Parthenon Diner, 809 Boston Post Road, +1 860 395-5111. 6AM-Midnight 7 Days a Week. Old style diner with the local touch. Their website has their menu.
  • Pat's Kountry Kitchen, 70 Mill Rock Rd E, +1 860 388-4784. Voted Connecticut's Best Family Dining 9 years running. Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner & cocktails 6 Days a week 7AM to 9PM, and closed Wednesday. Seafood, meats & produce are delivered daily. Feast on the 20+ homemade pies, soups and daily specials from $3 - $15. Try the famous Clam Hash, Red Flannel Hash and Visit the Country gift shop located across the street. Price Range: Lunch entrees $3-$9; Dinner entrees $8-$15.
  • Terra Mar Grill, 2 Bridge St, +1 860 388-1111. A formal and waterfront dining place in the Saybrook Point Inn & Spa. The L-shaped room wraps around an interior full bar, with windows looking on the Connecticut River beyond a marina. Lunch daily, 11:30 to 2. Dinner nightly, 6 to 9 or 10. Sunday brunch, 11 to 2. Price Range: Entrées, $21.95 to $33.95
  • Saybrook Fish House, 99 Essex Road, +1 860 388-6585. Specializing is closely caught seafood from Long Island Sound. Try one of the fish specials, different each night. The local lobster is good and won't hurt your wallet.
  • Zhangs, 455 Boston Post Road, +1 860 388-3999. Enjoy this Chinese restaurant with a small but excellent sushi bar.
  • Pizza Works, 455 Boston Post Road, +1 860 388-2218. Located right at the Amtrak station (separate building) this restaurant is a must if you like pizza or trains.

Alforno Trattoria, 1654 Boston Post Road, +1 860 399-2346. Sun.-Thu., noon-9PM Fri.-Sat., noon-10PM. Pizza is the specialty here at Alforno where it is very inexpensive. Lunch and dinner are only served along with only beer and wine.

Cuckoo's Nest Mexican Food, 1712 Boston Post Rd, +1 860 399-9060. An outdoor patio restaurant, mainly Tex-Mex food and a full bar, located by a small shopping center along Route 1. Hours are: Lunch, M-Sa, 11:30 to 3. Dinner nightly, 3 to 10 or 11. Sunday brunch, 11 to 2. Price Range: Entrées, $14.95 to $22.95.

Dock & Dine, 145 College St, +1 860 388-4665. Located right by the marina overlooking the water. Boats can dock right up to the restaurant.

Frankie's Restaurant, 359 Boston Post Road, +1 860 399-5524. Located on the water, an open air deck gives views of Long Island Sounds and the surrounding coastline.

Jack's American Bistro & Wine, 286 Main St, +1 860 395-1230. Lunch, Tu-F 11:30 to 4. Dinner, Tu-Su, 5 to 10 or 11. Sunday brunch, 11:30 to 2. Price Ranges are: Starters: $7-$12, Entrées: $19-$32, Desserts: $7-$10. The bestsellers are Sesame-Crusted Tuna, Peking-Style Cornish Game Hen, Garlic and Ginger-Marinated Shrimp, Summer Tomato and Watermelon Salad. The cuisine style American/New, Bistro along with lunch and dinner served only.

Liv's Oyster Bar, 166 Main St, +1 860 395-5577. Open for dinner Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, 5 to 10PM; Friday and Saturday, 5 to 11PM; and Sunday, 5 to 9PM Closed Tuesday. Opening for lunch soon (call for details). The bestsellers are Oysters, Scallops & Pecan Carmel Tart. Price Range: Starters, $7 to $11; sandwiches, $9.50 to $18; entrees, $17.50 to $22; desserts, $6 to $8.

Luigi's Restaurant, 1295 Boston Post Road, +1 860 388-9190. Open daily for lunch and dinner and specialize in homemade Italian food. Daily pasta specials are a must to try.

Parthenon Diner, 809 Boston Post Road, +1 860 395-5111. 6AM-Midnight 7 Days a Week. Old style diner with the local touch. Their website has their menu.

Pat's Kountry Kitchen, 70 Mill Rock Rd E, +1 860 388-4784. Voted Connecticut's Best Family Dining 9 years running. Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner & cocktails 6 Days a week 7AM to 9PM, and closed Wednesday. Seafood, meats & produce are delivered daily. Feast on the 20+ homemade pies, soups and daily specials from $3 - $15. Try the famous Clam Hash, Red Flannel Hash and Visit the Country gift shop located across the street. Price Range: Lunch entrees $3-$9; Dinner entrees $8-$15.

Terra Mar Grill, 2 Bridge St, +1 860 388-1111. A formal and waterfront dining place in the Saybrook Point Inn & Spa. The L-shaped room wraps around an interior full bar, with windows looking on the Connecticut River beyond a marina. Lunch daily, 11:30 to 2. Dinner nightly, 6 to 9 or 10. Sunday brunch, 11 to 2. Price Range: Entrées, $21.95 to $33.95

Saybrook Fish House, 99 Essex Road, +1 860 388-6585. Specializing is closely caught seafood from Long Island Sound. Try one of the fish specials, different each night. The local lobster is good and won't hurt your wallet.

Zhangs, 455 Boston Post Road, +1 860 388-3999. Enjoy this Chinese restaurant with a small but excellent sushi bar.

Pizza Works, 455 Boston Post Road, +1 860 388-2218. Located right at the Amtrak station (separate building) this restaurant is a must if you like pizza or trains.

Bars are very popular in this area. If you want to enjoy a cocktail with a friend or just sit and relax with a tasty drink, here are some places recommended in Old Saybrook.

Main Street Tavern, 256 Main St, +1 860 395-1094. A dining/bar in Old Saybrook that offers delicious drinks and meals.

Penny Lane Pub & Restaurant, 150 Main St, +1 860 388-9646. A great Irish pub to enjoy a drink!

Starbucks, 15 Main St, +1 860 388-3133.

Paperback Café Coffeehouse and Eatery, 210 Main Street, +1 860 388-9718. This coffeehouse features gourmet coffees, teas, sandwiches, soups, salads, daily breakfast specials, desserts and baked goods.

  • Old Saybrook Town Hall 302 Main Street, Old Saybrook, CT 06475. Phone: +1 860 395-3123 Hours: Mon – Fri 8:30AM – 4:30PM

Old Saybrook Town Hall 302 Main Street, Old Saybrook, CT 06475. Phone: +1 860 395-3123 Hours: Mon – Fri 8:30AM – 4:30PM