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Pat's Kountry Kitchen

70 East Mill Rock Rd., Old Saybrook, CT - (860) 388-4784
Posted By Bill Giblin on 3/10/2007 1:22:00 PM
Our second visit to Pat's Kountry Kitchen: my wife ordered the homemade Hungarian goulash and I had the prime rib with mashed potatoes. The goulash was excellent (good tip from Mariska, our waitress who also made the dish earlier in the day!) The prime rib was a bit fatty and lacked a distinct taste but was edible. The mashed potatoes were spiked with an extraordinary amount of garlic so, unless you crave the stuff, it can be a little difficult to enjoy (I only managed half the serving and I love mashed potatoes).

Dessert was a big improvement: the apple pie was made with fresh-tasting apples, and was not loaded with pectin (like at so many diners). The pie had the right amount of sugar - not too much - and a great crust. The chocolate bread pudding was a novelty and I'm glad I tried it.

We found the atmosphere pleasant, the place clean and the waitress knowledgeable. Next time I'll avoid the prime rib and try one of the homemade dishes. But, there definitely will be a next time... and soon.

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4 - Overall: One of the Best - Worth a Trip
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Pat's famous clam hash. It has an ocean smack cushioned by plenty of potatoes, making it a surprisingly wonderful breakfast for all but the intransigent clamphobe.
"Pat's famous clam hash. It has an ocean smack cushioned by plenty of potatoes, making it a surprisingly wonderful breakfast for all but the intransigent clamphobe."
Michael Stern





For many years, the readers of Connecticut have named Pat's Kountry Kitchen their favorite family-style restaurant in the state.
"For many years, the readers of Connecticut have named Pat's Kountry Kitchen their favorite family-style restaurant in the state."
Michael Stern


A photo taken of Pat's enormous coffee-cup-shaped planter on the last day of winter, 2003. In a short while, the cup will runneth over with spring flowers.
"A photo taken of Pat's enormous coffee-cup-shaped planter on the last day of winter, 2003. In a short while, the cup will runneth over with spring flowers."
Michael Stern


We first saw this sampler at the late, great Mendenhall Hotel Revolving Tables in Mississippi. It fits Pat's decor very well; but even though portions are ample here, they aren't ridiculously large.
"We first saw this sampler at the late, great Mendenhall Hotel Revolving Tables in Mississippi. It fits Pat's decor very well; but even though portions are ample here, they aren't ridiculously large."
Michael Stern


Pat's is a favorite family gathering place, and it can get pretty crowded, especially weekend mornings.
"Pat's is a favorite family gathering place, and it can get pretty crowded, especially weekend mornings."
Michael Stern


Although the lettering on this sign is hard to read (blame the photographer, yours truly), we love this picture because of the sign's featured attraction. It's the only roadsign we've ever seen boasting of clam hash.
"Although the lettering on this sign is hard to read (blame the photographer, yours truly), we love this picture because of the sign's featured attraction. It's the only roadsign we've ever seen boasting of clam hash."
Michael Stern



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