When you come to Mystic, come hungry—and ready to do more than dine. At The Flood Tide Restaurant at the Inn at Mystic, for example, Chef Guillaume Burlion and his kitchen staff offer you cuisine that showcases their combined skills. Like so many other of his countrymen, French-born Burlion knows how to transform ingredients into masterpieces for the mouth. Using the freshest of local foodstuffs, he creates dishes that have a French flair, but, as he says "have an American twist."
You can tell from his artistic appetizers such as Crepes filed with Lobster Madeira, Deer Tenderloin with Chestnut Potatoes and a Black Truffle Sauce that Burlion studied under Patrick Lenotre, France’s legendary pastry genius. And, of course, the pastries offered on the dessert menu are works of art as well.
But, rest assured, there’s more than superficial style here. Whether it’s one of his savory appetizer creations, or an innovative entrée such as Honey and Orange Marinated Duck Breast with Confit, served over wild mushrooms in an Armagnac infused sauce, the food here is more than something that’s pretty. It’s a masterful combination of ingredients that will have you lingering over each bite.
Order from the menu or try the weekly tasting menu, where you’ll be treated to a sampling of the chef’s latest creations. There’s even a wine-pairing option if you wish. And, to let you enjoy your meals at The Flood Tide Restaurant even more, there’s live piano music—and an outstanding view of the Mystic Harbor. Whether you linger over a leisurely breakfast at the weekly breakfast buffet or decadent Sunday Brunch, drop in for hors d’oeuvres or afternoon tea, or come to savor your evening meal, you’ll be certain to enjoy a fine dining experience complimented by a most pleasant, accommodating, and knowledgeable waitstaff.