Best Contemporary American Restaurants in Groton

I was super excited to try this new restaurant at Mohegan Sun. It is immersed with innovative and chic design. We enjoyed the early 2000's music softly playing in the background which made the high end dining experience more fun and relaxed. We also got to see the mini Biggie Smalls statue in the lobby which is an icon of the Beauty and Essex restaurant group. I ordered the Rolls Royce smoked margaritas for two in a decanter for our first cocktail and loved the visual appeal of seeing them served with a touch of smoke. The little French dips were our favorite shared starter, I mean who doesn't love au jus? Really delicious. Then we had Beef Wellington entrees with a side of miso eggplant which was a great substitute for potatoes. We made sure to try the Fluffer Nutter dessert and it tasted amazing, even better than described. It was a pleasure dining at Beauty and Essex - Mohegan Sun. Thanks for bringing it to Connecticut.

Fabulous with a Capital “F” WellDone.,., Beautiful Atmosphere.. excellent staff.. quality cuisine

It was great. No complaints. We were very impressed with everything.

The restaurant is very nice inside with a rustic comfortable dining room and bar area. We were there for the special Valentine’s Day menu. The food was very good and well presented. Service was excellent. Would definitely return for regular lunch/dinner meal and would recommend to others.

Party of three in the perfect igloo for a beautiful sunset. The service was very good. Calamari , chowder, clam fritters, lobster pasta and short rib tacos were all exceptionally delicious! We will return to The Reef.