100 Lyme Street Old Lyme, CT 06371

The Chestnut Grille at the Bee & Thistle Inn – The Bee & Thistle’s Chestnut Grille welcomes guests with its classic bar room and a variety of quiet, tasteful dining spaces overlooking the Inn’s lush gardens — and the river beyond. The cuisine will impress even the most fastidious of critics, as Chef Kristofer Rowe’s award-winning menu blends fresh and local ingredients into some amazing offerings. A recent visit found the Seared Sea Scallops superb and the numerous specials rotate regularly with the changing of seasons. They’ve got an extensive wine list and creative cocktails, too. A bona fide gem.