Dinner at Capt. Daniel Packer Inne and Restaurant

Following our exploration of Mystic Seaport Museum in Connecticut, a short visit to Watch Hill Rhode Island and a drive to Attleboro Massachusetts to check out our former home, we were back in Mystic Connecticut and it was time for dinner…

Our restaurant of choice for the evening was right across from a marina on the Mystic River.  That blue yacht in the second photo caught my eye…

This is the 90 foot luxury yacht Skyline.  She was built by Horizon in Taiwan and was completed earlier this year.  She has a crew of 3 or 4 and her 5 cabins can accommodate up to 10 guests.  She’s powered by 2 Caterpillar diesel engines with a combined 2,272 horsepower.  Her fuel tanks will hold 13,000 gallons.  I was a little surprised to note that given her sleek look, her top speed is only 16 knots.  

However, she is definitely a luxury vessel!  The design requirements specified by her owners take this ultra-modern yacht over the top.  To view several photos showing the interior beauty of this yacht, just go to https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/superyacht-of-the-week-sensational-skyline. 

This was our dining destination for the evening…the Captain Daniel Packer Inne Restaurant and Tavern.  Captain Packer purchased the land in 1754 and completed the structure in 1756.  The property remained in the family from 1754 until the late 1900s!

Back in the 1700s, the inn was a welcome landmark for travelers going between Boston and New York.  Captain Packer had an advantage over any possible competitors as he also operated a rope ferry across the Mystic River just opposite the inn. 

This historic landmark underwent complete restoration beginning in 1979.  It took 4 years!  Preservation of the original fireplaces, mantles, beams and other structural details were achieved via methods of construction similar to those used in the 1700s. 

We dined in the area near the bar on the lower level.  It felt like a room from the late 1700s…with lots of wood, low level lighting, a fireplace, etc.  I took the photo of the upper level dining room as we left the inn after dinner.  From what I’ve read, private dining rooms are also available at the inn.

We started out our meal with a couple of appetizers.  This was the Roasted Garlic with butter and a warm baguette. ($6.00 full/$4.00 half) We hadn’t had anything like this since we moved out of Chicago back in 2009.  It was wonderful!

Our second appetizer was Captain Daniel Packer’s version of the Fried Calamari. ($11.00) This was the first of several enjoyable experiences with spicy fried calamari during our trip.  This version was cooked and served with sliced hot pepper, green onions and roasted garlic cream sauce.  We really liked this change from the usual fried calamari!

Sorry for the dark photo… This was Laurie’s Surf and Turf entrée. ($34.00) Once again she had lobster!  She wouldn’t order this special unless I agreed to eat part of her pot roast.  No problem there!  We were both happy!

This was my entrée.  I ordered the Salmon ($28.00) in order to be ‘healthy’ and also because I knew that part of Laurie’s beef was coming my way!  My salmon was very nice and Laurie’s steak was certainly above average…

This was a very nice dining experience.  The Captain Daniel Packer Inne, Restaurant and Tavern is located at 32 Water Street in Mystic Connecticut.  Phone: 860-536-3555.  Website: www.danielpacker.com. 

…and so ended the 5^th day of our exploration of the American northeast!

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Thanks for stopping by for a visit!

Take Care, Big Daddy Dave