Mystic Fish Camp
If a classic summer camp, complete with camp shirts, vintage outdoor gear, and fun New England vibes, had a baby with sustainable fine dining, what would you get? Mystic Fish Camp! A fantastic place to grab a quick bite to eat in Mystic, CT, the restaurant serves a fresh take on delicacies like monkfish “lobster” rolls, poké bowls, and chowder on neon-orange trays. If you’re seeking a casual, campy dining experience, Mystic Fish Camp may be exactly what you’re looking for.
Mystic Fish Camp
Location: Mystic, CT
Address: 4 E Main St,
Mystic, CT 06355
Affiliation: The Whaler’s Inn
Food Type: Seafood
Dining Experience: Indoor
Price: $35+ per Person
Dress Code: Smart Casual+
Reservations: Not accepted
Special Diets: Pescatarian, Gluten-Free (not GF dedicated)
Ambience
Summer camp meets coastal New England charm at Mystic Fish Camp. Gear up in their merch shop or wear what’s already on your back, and tuck into to new coastal classics like the Poor Man’s Lobster Roll made with monkfish, invasive Green Crab Bisque, Fishsticks, Mermaid Fries, and More. Nostalgic, sustainable, and charming. What’s not to love?
Our Meals
Be aware that anything fried at Mystic Fish Camp is fried in beef tallow. As pescatarians, we couldn’t try any of that. Still, they had plenty of options for us, including options for vegetarians, vegans, and those with food allergies like me.
Above: Tartare Bowl with Fresh Catch of the Day, served over coconut rice, with sugar kelp salad, and a rainbow of vegetables.
Above: Poor Man’s Lobster Roll made with locally & sustainably-caught monkfish
Above: Invasive Green Crab Bisque
Above: Monkfish Poached in Crab Oil
Above: Seasonal Salad with Lemon-Dijon Vinaigrette
Above: Mystic Fish Camp Frozen Lemonade
The Verdict
Everything we had was absolutely fantastic. By dining on invasive species sourced locally from the waters off Mystic, we help reduce detrimental fish populations, spare vulnerable species from overfishing, and reduce our carbon footprint by eating locally. Plus, the placemats had plenty of great information on the ingredients used in-house.
10/10! I’d absolutely eat here again!
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