Liv's Oyster Bar & Restaurant
Our verdict
A strong pick for raw bar-led seafood in Old Saybrook, especially if oysters, clams, and fresh regional fish matter more than a formal tasting-menu format. At about $65 per person, Liv's Oyster Bar & Restaurant works well for date night, after-work drinks, small groups, and patio dinners when the weather cooperates.
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The menu
What to order
- New England oysters on the half shell
- Clams and mussels from New England
- Fresh fish from Stonington and Narragansett
A strong pick for raw bar-led seafood in Old Saybrook, especially if oysters, clams, and fresh regional fish matter more than a formal tasting-menu format. At about $65 per person, Liv's Oyster Bar & Restaurant works well for date night, after-work drinks, small groups, and patio dinners when the weather cooperates.
Frequently asked questions
How far ahead should I book Liv's Oyster Bar & Restaurant?
If a specific date, time, or patio seating matters to your visit, check with Liv's Oyster Bar & Restaurant directly before you go.
What should I order at Liv's Oyster Bar & Restaurant?
Start with the New England oysters on the half shell, then move to the clams and mussels from New England or fresh fish from Stonington and Narragansett. At about $65 per person, the restaurant makes most sense if you want a seafood-focused meal.
What should I wear to Liv's Oyster Bar & Restaurant?
Keep it casual but neat, since the room is upscale casual rather than formal. The relaxed coastal setting makes it easy to dress for a dinner out without leaning too formal. For patio seating, choose something comfortable for an Old Saybrook shoreline meal.
Can I eat at the bar at Liv's Oyster Bar & Restaurant?
If bar seating matters to your visit, check with Liv's Oyster Bar & Restaurant directly before you go.
What should a first-timer know about Liv's Oyster Bar & Restaurant?
This is a seafood-first place in Old Saybrook, so the shellfish and fresh fish are the point. Expect New England oysters, clams, mussels, and fresh fish in a relaxed coastal setting with a warm, convivial atmosphere. If you want oysters and a relaxed shoreline dinner, it makes sense.
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Liv's Oyster Bar & Restaurant
The wine
- Wine program
- Curated wine list
- Beer program
Details
- Cozy
- Lively
- Classic
- Intimate
- Date Night
- Group Dining
- Casual Hangout
- After Work
- Special Occasion
- Private Event
- Standalone
- Private Dining
- Beer Program
- Local Sourcing
- Sustainable Seafood
- Farm To Table
- A La Carte
- Small Plates
- Wine
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Pescatarian Friendly
Relaxed coastal seafood restaurant with a lively raw bar feel, warm, convivial atmosphere and patio seating suitable for lingering dinners with friends and family along the Connecticut shoreline.