Who we are

Name: Iron Restaurant
Address: 20 Coogan Boulevard, Connecticut, USA
Telephone: 860 572 2504

An homage to modern regional American fare, craft beers, and eclectic whiskeys,
The IRONS tips its hat to Mystic Seaport’s sensibility for casual excellence in dining and social vigor.

The pessimist complains about the wind;
the optimist expects it to change;
the realist adjusts the sails.

––William Arthur Ward

Enjoy a hand-crafted cocktail at the bar

Craft beers
hand-crafted
cocktails

With over two dozen revolving craft beers on tap, a generous selection of premium wines and spirits, and an emphasis on the evolving fascination with whiskey, bourbon, and scotch, there will be no shortage of options in the iron and plank shelves of The IRONS bar.

Exquisite dishes made from the freshest seafood

Feeding the heart

As every heart must be fed, The IRONS delivers with abundance and quality. Anchored by locally-sourced seafood, creative classics, and dishes to share, the rotating menu reflects the best seasonal and local ingredients available.

Breakfast Menu Lunch & Dinner Menu Brunch Menu | Sundays 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.Happy Hour Menu Date Night Menu | Thursdays

Meet the Chef

Shawn Michael O’Regan, Chef de Cuisine
The IRONS Restaurant & Bar, Hilton Mystic

A zeal for culinary innovation, locavore, and sustainable food sourcing are the driving forces behind Chef Shawn O’Regan of The IRONS Restaurant & Bar at Hilton Mystic.

With more than twenty years in the restaurant business, Chef Shawn’s food experience encompasses renowned hotel brands, a member-owned private country club, and a gastro pub where he honed his skills in pickling and the curing and smoking of meats. Seasonal menus at The IRONS regularly feature these specialty dishes.

Chef Shawn recently won first place in the People’s Choice category during Olde Mistick Village’s 14th Annual Cabin Fever Festival and Charity Cook-Off.

Originally from Westborough, Massachusetts, Chef Shawn now resides in Norwich, Connecticut.

Upcoming Events

The IRONS plays host to local, live music Thursday through Saturday evenings, as well as specialty dining events. An ongoing schedule of live entertainment and culinary experiences will enhance the spirit of The IRONS year-round. Scroll through our events below.