Peter C.
8/15/2025
Service is great and food up scale from what it was Inside is fun and comfortable Highly recommended
Rustic Cafe
$$
Closed
(238)
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516 Boston Post Rd
East Lyme, CT 06333
The Rustic originally opened as a large restaurant, bar and dance hall. It was known to have the likes of Frank Sinatra stop by for an evening out. After a devastating fire, it was rebuilt in 1969 to its present, cozy size. Eccentric locals and summer tourists alike now enjoy local craft beer and creative cocktails in an open wood-beam atmosphere under the original iconic sign.
Reviews
4.0(238)
Sheryl J.
11/4/2025
Gave this unique little treasure a shot for burgers and was not disappointed! The funky atmosphere is like no other, and the service was warm, friendly, and efficient. I asked to sub a salad for...
Kate J.
9/6/2025
Service was friendly and attentive. Casual food. The best sticky toffee pudding dessert!
Tracey H.
2/21/2023
Delicious food and beers. As a starter the fried pickles are a must. I had a great burger, lots of flavor and cooked perfectly. My wife has a scallop sandwich, with I have never seen on a menu....
Myly N.
11/9/2023
It's more pub/bar than restaurant. The drinks are strong and the food is fried. The fried pickle spears was the starter. The batter was light but slid off the spears. The burgers are good; the...
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