I will tell it straight forward not like a previous blogger suggested "Be a fly on the wall".The Old Lyme Inn has lost its soul.Change is needed.A drastic change.Perhaps one that should not be denied ie sweep out the kitchen staff.We {a local group of friends} twice came in to enjoy an evening of ambiance and good food.These social nights were not to be favorable dining experiences.The menu was boring.The foods were of poor quality with no taste other than bland.Please we implore you,raise your standards.Find someone new in the cooking position who has talent and imagination. Someone who is creative knowing what entices customers.We are saddened by the loss of the Inns esteemed grandeur.The fall from its once lofty stature has been a rapid decline..The added weight of this rapid downward spiral is the appalling acceptance of COUPONS.This act is indicative that the restaurant has stooped to a third rate burger joint.We are not at all enthusiastic about spending money just to spend more on something we didn't want in the first place.Do everyone a favor.Start fresh once again.This time read and comprehend. Charles Gray

My wife and I met another couple for lunch. It was a nice summer day, so we decided to sit on the outdoor patio. The service was first rate and the food was very good. All in all, it was a very enjoyable experience. I would definitely recommend Old Lyme Inn for lunch.

A friend and I lunched at the beautifully restored Old Lyme Inn this past Saturday and
were impressed by the high quality of the food from appetizers to desserts and by the service, which was friendly without being familiar and professional without being cool. We ate on the
patio under an old maple tree and had a memorable time. We will most definitely be returning
on a regular basis.

We had a delicious and gracious meal at the Old Lyme Inn. The renovations are beautiful and the food was delicious. Our server, Janet, was ever attentive but not hovering. We requested a quiet room and we were accommodated without question. But the bar looks like a nice place to have a meal and a drink too.

My dining companions and I had the white gazpacho which is made with cukes, grapes and almonds and was sublime, and the regular gazpacho which was great too although a little more spicy that I like. For dinners we had the penne w/ corn and tomato and basil, the salmon over vegetable risotto and the chicken thighs. All plates went back to the kitchen, practically licked clean. The food was not at all fussy, but very flavorful, but not overly indulgent with excess spices and herbs and sauces.

Dessert was Maple Creme Brulee, Peach and Blueberry Crostada (served warm with vanilla ice cream) and a double lemon pie (like a lemon chiffon pie on top of a lemon curd) and all were delicious and fully enjoyed.

I highly recommend The New Old Lyme Inn and look forward to more meals there. Interested to see what the winter menu is going to look like!

For far too long Old Lyme has had mediocre dining options, and I am very glad to