New York Times reviews one of the best restaurants in Old Saybrook
With enormous portions and modest prices, Red Hen’s unpretentious interpretation of American bistro cuisine is a welcome addition in Old Saybrook. As one of my guests put it: “It’s home cooking the way you wish your mother could cook.”
Read MoreNorwich Bulletin: Little touches help set Red Hen apart
An evening special appetizer of salmon filet deftly wrapped in prosciutto was so outstanding that on a subsequent visit Michael doubled the order and made it his entrée.
Read MoreRed Hen Restaurant Old Saybrook is featured in Hartford Courant
Hartford Courant profiles Red Hen Restaurant Old Saybrook Red Hen Restaurant Old Saybrook was honored to be featured in the March 28th edition of the Hartford Courant: While most of us are saying “enough already!” to this snowy winter, chef Shelley DeProto is looking forward to spring for another reason. “I’m dying for spring,” says the chef/owner of the Red Hen Restaurant, which opened in November on Main Street in Old Saybrook. “I don’t want to see another roasted root vegetable. Kale and I are finished for the year,” she says, laughing. As...
Read More“Fried chicken just tend to make you feel better about life.”
– Minny Jackson, “The Help”
We agree. That’s why we offer Southern Fried Chicken in limited quantities each night.
Read More“There is no sincerer love than the love of food.”
– George Bernard Shaw
We couldn’t agree with George more. That’s why at Red Hen Restaurant we prepare everything fresh — every day.
Read More“Martinis are the only American invention as perfect as a sonnet.”
— H.L. Mencken
Join us on Tuesday evenings when our hand-crafted liquid art is half price. Enjoy them with Red Hen’s new Bar Bites menu.
Read MoreWhy not dinner and a show?
Did you know we're a few short steps from the Katharine Hepburn Performing Arts Center? Join us for dinner and drinks before or after a performance and receive 10% off your bill! Click here their upcoming performance schedule.