Mystic Connecticut waterfront restaurants provide pleasure to the tongue

Just pop across the border into coastal Rhode Island for some fun dining and great atmosphere at Paddy’s Beach Club. Named a Top 10 Beach Bar in America by Coastal Living magazine, Paddy’s is known for its energetic and fun staff, welcoming vibe and a menu that says “fabulous day at the beach.” Appetizers include calamari, Paddy’s famous smoked wings and Irish nachos (and don’t forget raw bar offerings). Bigger plates range from street tacos and quesadillas to salads, burgers, fish and chips, fried scallops and lobster rolls. Enjoy them all — plus drinks like Island Rum Punch, the Shark Attack and the Beatbox Punch Bowl — under an umbrella on Misquamicut Beach, RI. There’s a kids menu and a gluten-free menu, too. Check the website for the live entertainment calendar.