Bee and Thistle Inn

4.6 (324)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

100 Lyme St, Old Lyme, CT 06371

About this restaurant

Romantic
Good for special occasions
Innovative

We aare temporarily closed until further notice but are offering curbside takeout Wednesday-Sunday from 5-7:30 pm. Phone Lines open at 1:30 pm, Wednesday-Sunday.

Contemporary, Distinctive, New England Cuisine. With a menu that changes with each season, our chef uses only the most fresh, local and seasonal ingredients to reflect the bounty of the Connecticut River Valley. Whether you are enjoying an herb infused cocktail at our bar, a casual small plate in our garden, or an elegant evening in one of our three dining areas, you will be sure to have a memorable experience.

The Chestnut Grille and Lounge is open:
Wednesday-Friday 5:00-9:00
Sunday 4:00-8:00 pm
Closed Monday & Tuesdays

Bee Happy Hour: Wed-Fri, 5-7:00 pm, Sunday 4-5:00 pm
1/2 off select cocktails, $5 house wine, $3 beer

Thursday Night Bee Romantic:
A three course menu for two with a complimentary bottle of wine for only $85 per couple

Live Music in our Lounge or Garden Wednesday and Sunday Evenings

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Wednesday-Saturday, 5-9:00 pm Sunday 4-8 pm Closed Monday & Tuesday Evenings We will be closed 2/25-3/7 for our Winter Break!
Website
http://www.beeandthistleinn.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Chef Kristofer Rowe
Private party facilities
The Bee and Thistle Inn is available for private events. Please fill out an info request on our website or call 860-434-1667.

Location
100 Lyme St, Old Lyme, CT 06371
Neighborhood
Old Saybrook
Cross street
I 95
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wine

Reviews

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4.6

(324)

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
3.7Value

Noise • Moderate

324 Reviews

MT
MikeT
New York City13 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 23, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is a great place to share a special dinner. In our case, it was a delayed Valentine's Day dinner. This Inn has such a romantic warmth and feel. The food is exquisite. And the service makes you feel very special.
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JohnM
New York City26 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 16, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Place was packed, the host jumped in to help our waitress who was in the weeds! Excellent overall
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sgermanmd
New York City42 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 15, 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Seated immediately. Nice wine list. The online food menu did not reflect the menu that was handed to us. Smoked trout appetizer was delicious, with a lot of trout! My Sweet potato gnocchi were great. Perfect consistency, large portion, very flavorful mushrooms. Wy wife's filet was cooked perfectly. A little sparse on the root vegetables. Bread pudding was flavorful, and not too heavy. One downside were the long intervals between service. We had already finished our coffee when the desserts finally came. Similar delay between asking for the check and finally receiving it. Maybe understaffed on a Saturday evening??
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ThomasM
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious lobster bisque, arugula salad, salmon, and chocolate tort desert. Service impeccable. Ambiance romantic!
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CraigH
New York City2 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 14, 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The Bee and Thistle Inn has a reputation of one of the most romantic restaurants in CT. While the food and service were good, it did not strike me as romantic, especially since we booked far in advance for Valentine's Day. It was a Friday night and there was no live music (they used to have a harpist) only piped music that was not very romantic. I was somewhat disappointed with the evening.
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StephenJ
New York City6 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 14, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Perfect Valentine’s Day dinner! Best filet I have had in a LONG time!
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WilliamH
New York City7 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 14, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Valentine's Day at the Bee and Thistle is special to us since we were married there 8 years ago. As always, the staff is wonderful, place is gorgeous and romantic and the food delicious. Can't beat if for a romantic dinner.
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 12, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food. Excellent service
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occasionalvisitor
New York City3 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 9, 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
A warm fire, cozy surroundings, pleasing light level, lively but not loud noise, comfortable chairs, good food, excellent service.... Altogether a very pleasant experience.
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Gene
New York City26 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 2, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Food was creative, tasty and served hot and all together. One minor complaint, the tile floor was very cold. The atmosphere leaves one feeling luxurious as you pass through stuffed couches and a live fire into a full window porch. A very pleasant experience and evening.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Wednesday-Saturday, 5-9:00 pm Sunday 4-8 pm Closed Monday & Tuesday Evenings We will be closed 2/25-3/7 for our Winter Break!
Website
http://www.beeandthistleinn.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Chef Kristofer Rowe
Private party facilities
The Bee and Thistle Inn is available for private events. Please fill out an info request on our website or call 860-434-1667.

Location
100 Lyme St, Old Lyme, CT 06371
Neighborhood
Old Saybrook
Cross street
I 95
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wine

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Menu

Starter

Baby Kale Salad

Traditional Caesar Salad

Entrée

Faroe Island Salmon

Grilled All Natural Grass Fed New York Strip Steak

Dessert

Double Chocolate Amaretto Truffle Tart

Fresh Strawberry Shortcake

House Wine

Cabernet

Pinot Grigio

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