BREAKWATER

First off, make sure you get a reservation here! It gets busy! Our waitress was fantastic , extremely kind and helpful. The view and ambiance are just perfect, I don’t think there’s a bad seat in the house. In regard to the food, the fried calamari was good but pretty heavy on the batter and it was more garnish than actual calamari on the plate,The seafood pasta was delicious and filling, however I wasn’t super impressed by the salmon. It had a great crispy exterior, however it lacked in flavor and the inside was a bit tough, I think it maybe could have used a sauce or just some extra salt and pepper!Overall, If you are in the area it’s not a bad option at all but I wouldn’t say it’s a must try.

We really enjoyed our meal and sitting out on the deck next to the water. It's a beautiful location, and the service was excellent. Our server Trina was great, made some good suggestions and made us feel like long-time friends. The only thing this place needs to work on are the bathrooms. Both my wife and I were a bit surprised by the gross conditions of the men's and women's bathrooms. You can't help but wonder if this is carrying over to the kitchen.

Had great food and excellent overall experience here.Enjoyed a lobster roll meal which came with home made potato chips chick cut and fried nicely, lobster roll could have used a little more meat but was still excellent .The shrimp platter was surprisingly good fresh and used large or colossal shrimp.lightly breaded and seasoned just right , good portions wish I had more room cause I could have eaten more....will definitely be back to try other menu items . Bring a sweatshirt if eating outside😁

We came here at peak time on a Sunday and there was a wait, which was fine. Once we got seated we didn’t see a server for like 15 minutes. After finally seeing and interacting with the server we put in our food and drinks. We never got our drinks before the meal showed up. The meal showed up after everyone started eating. We had a chicken sandwich, seafood pasta, poke bowl, mahi mahi (which they didn’t have so it was substituted for halibut), clam chowder and fries. The mango habanero limeade was so bad that it only tasted like hot with no flavor or lime. Overall the service was not good but the food was good.

We had a reservation for 8 at 11:30 am (opening time) but unfortunately waited over an hour for our food. I got a seafood pasta for $34 while others got seafood sandwiches/salads. The pasta was supposed to have garlic parmesan but the garlic taste was astronomically light. The amount of seafood, specifically lobster, was small in quantity and I disagree with the choice for penne as long pasta tends to complement seafood. The portion was fairly small for this, meanwhile, for $32, you could get a scrumptious lobster roll. THAT was definitely worth the price, so I just wouldn't recommend the seafood pasta. I am unsure if I would like to come back but the food is definitely good!

Had a wonderful lunch yesterday here. First time dining at Breakwater. Was recommended to me by an acquaintance. Very comfortable dining area with plenty of room to spread out. Had the cod fish tacos. Fish was excellent and the tacos were delicious, but a bit too many onions in the mix for my taste. On the other hand their NE Clam chowder was one of the best I’ve had in years. It’s chock full of claims and delicious potatoes. Its consistency is more like a stew than a soup. Just excellent. Our server Erin was as nice and as friendly and as efficient as can be. We were lucky to have her but everyone there seems very nice.

Exceptional meal and views of the harbor. I had the NE clam chowder and swordfish entree. Good selection of draft beer and cocktails as well.

First timer with the family. GREAT location. Outdoor seating has a beautiful view. My wife said the scallops were the BEST she'd ever had. My son had the macaroni and cheese and everyone agreed that is was STELLAR (a lighter than normal but exceptionally tasty cheese sauce with shells instead of elbows). The clam chowder was very good. The only not as great item was the lobster salad roll. I've had much better in Maine and Boston but it was a solid three stars. I should have tried the tuna! Still, this is a five star place for sure.

Went to Breakwater while visiting my son in the area; the views and vibe were spectacular, and my oysters were fresh and delicious. I opted for the hot lobster roll, and man, this is what a lobster roll is supposed to be. Absolutely plan to visit Breakwater if you are in the Stonington area!

On a recent trip to East Coast I went to this seafood restaurant. I've been here at least one other time on prior trips to the area. There are a lot of very good seafood restaurants up and down the coast of Connecticut, Rhode Island, etc., however, this spot really isn't one of them. In my most recent trip, I had a mixed experience. The food was good. Both of soups I tried, the lobster bisque and the New England clam chowder, were good. At least as good at other places in the area. The firecracker chicken had good taste, but the chicken was a bit tough. The fish and breading of the fish and chips was good, but french fries seemed stale. Lastly, the blacken mahi mahi was tasty, but I'm not sure they served or preparedthe fish correctly. The dish meet the description on the menu, but rather than fish being prepared with a nice crust of char/spices, I got fish drenched in sweet sauce. It tasted good, but it didn't seem like blackened fish. I ate it because I was hungry. I was hungry because the service that night was poor. It was also super loud in the restaurant. While the server was present and attentive, it took nearly an hour to get the main courses from time of sitting down. When asked why the food took so long, the server merely said the had a lot of big groups. At one point during dinner, I had to used the bathroom. The men's room only had one toilet, and, I will spare you the details, it was super gross and no one would want to use it. The views and atmosphere are amazing, but that's typical of restaurant like these, and more to do with the location and the quality of the restaurant. In sum, this spot is not a hard pass, but be cautious, there are better spots.

Loved this place. We abused them and they still delivered. Came in with two toddlers, two tweens and you get the idea. We were the only folks in the dining room and our server really made us feel welcome and wanted. The lobster rolls were the best I've had all season and my season is a 12 month stand. Thanks for a great meal and venue for excellent memories!

Always love it here. Waitress was so helpful to my party of 5. Recommended great food and drinks. We had the best time.

My friends and I had reservations for dinner at 7pm but we still had to wait 15-20 minutes for our table. We got drinks while we waited - I got the peach bellini which was yummy. For dinner, I did the crab cake salad but without the cheese and I was disappointed it only came with 3 small bite sized crab cakes and then just the arugula. I wish there was more to the salad. I got a side of the fingerling potatoes and they were good. My friend got the teriyaki hanger steak and that was SO good I wish I got that instead. It's a nicer restaurant as on the nicer side. We sat outside which was nice and it's on the water.

Can't go wrong with the steak frites. Cooked absolutely perfect and tender, great sauce and fries. Brussels were a hit, crispy and flavorful. The wedge Caesar salad was also a hit, fantastic dressing and fantastic shaved cheese. The anchovy was basic though. The fish taco's are some of the best around, especially if you get them blackened!

Enjoyed a wonderful early dinner out on the deck overlooking the harbor and clear enough to see Fishers Island and Long Island. I had the Nashville Hot chicken sandwich and chips, both were very good. Enjoyed a nice local lager, and our server was knowledgeable and very attentive.

We went for happy hour where all bar bites were half price. Brussels sprouts were good but not cooked through so you had to toss the middle. Never encountered that before. Also had the flatbread which was decent. Not the best winds selection, even off the regular menu. Waitress was very nice. Once happy hour was over, the bar literally cleared out.

So the hubby was looking for a restaurant with a ocean view and hoping for a beautiful sunset. Unfortunately the day we went was foggy so we didn't see the sunset....but there is a beautiful ocean view and you can see Fisher's Island from patio deck and interior seating as long as you facing towards the ocean. We arrived early free onsite parking which is a plus. Went inside Sat at the ocean facing bar had a few cocktails and split an order of Oysters Rockefeller 4 plump Ninigrit oysters warm and delicious and the margarita flatbread which I didn't think was going to anything special but it was so good topped with plump roasted grapes tomatoes, cheese and a balsamic drizzle. This was so good but a little messy. We decided to sit inside for dinner since it was a little chilly with the breeze outside. I went with the pan seared scallops over a sundried tomato and asparagus risotto. The scallops were cooked perfectly. The risotto was cooked perfectly but was very bland needed some more acidity or salt. The hubby went with the roasted halibut special served over black rice with garlic, kale and roasted carrots. His halibut was cooked to perfection. I was a little jealous and there was garlic. Roasted kale was very tasty as well. All in all it was a good meal and it would be a nice place to go back to on a sunny day.

I concur with what Melita said. Service is terrible. Food only so so. Wait time to order is horrendous. The only thing this place has going for it is the lovely location. I started coming here about 5 years ago and loved it. Now it's just not worth coming back to.

Usually when in Ct a must stop. Location is beautiful relaxing eating on dock. We started by having parking issues the lot is extremely small. Once inside for our noon reservation we found out they ran out of lobsters and they were waiting for a delivery. Very disappointing. I ordered the fish and chips and the fish was good. My guests ordered the seafood sampler which was not eye appealing but tasted good. The other ordered the blackened fish taco. They are GF and without the gf lobster roll we're limited. The taco was ok. Luckily it was a beautiful day to sit on the dock and sip on our drinks but sure wish they had those lobsters

I am a local and I've been to this restaurant several times and I'm finally decided. I'm never coming back. The service is terrible. The servers are not attentive or very polite. The food is mediocre at best and other than the view on the water, This restaurant is not worth the money you spend there.

Y U M. Oysters were fabulous. The clam chowder? Holy crap. Lobster bisque was GREAT but I think the chowder was better We ordered the firecracker shrimp and it was really great too. The shrimp were massive! I ordered the prickly pear margarita and thoroughly enjoyed it. Service was quick and the staff was very kind. This place seems to go both ways, casual & formal. The viewwwwww is unreal. If it wasn't so windy we would have sat outside. Maybe next time!

On our way back to Newport from Mystic, we stopped at Stonington CT for dinner on a recommendation from one of my husband's VPs at his company. He didn't steer us wrong. Breakwater has a great outdoor deck which we took advantage of. It's so nice to dine outside enjoying the ocean, watching the boats and the birds. There's a large bar area inside the restaurant and a large dining room as well. Our server Faith took great care of us. She was engaging and friendly. We started with drinks, a Paloma for me and an ice tea for hubby since we had a long drive back to Newport. I requested the bartender to omit the soda and my Paloma was perfect. Loved the tajin rim. My hubby and I shared the clam & corn fritters and also a bowl of the New England clam chowder. The fritters were crispy with the perfect crunch on the outside and soft on the inside. There were five of them served with homemade tartar sauce. The clam chowder was spot on, filled with lots of clams and diced potatoes, the soup was thick and creamy. I had the tuna tartare appetizer for my entrée, and hubby chose the Baja tacos with grilled salmon. The fish is so fresh in New England. We both enjoyed what we ordered, so tasty! My tuna tartare came with black rice and was served with perfectly crisp wontons. I love black rice! My husband's Baja tacos had huge pieces of perfectly grilled, flaky and tender salmon. He mentioned how much he loved the flavor of the salmon. If you're in the Mystic or Stonington area, I highly recommend this restaurant. I'm so glad it was recommended to us.

Beautiful ambience and definitely a great place to stop to sit by the water. I definitely think that sitting outside on a beautiful day is the best way to eat your meal. The food was very good. I really enjoyed my lobster roll and the kids ate all of their food. My husband thought that the scallops had great flavor. The drinks tasted great also, I could sit by the water and have drinks all afternoon!! lol our server was very nice and helpful. Everything came out fairly quickly. I definitely would come back here or recommend it if you're in the area.

Showed up around 7:30 on a Sunday night and got seated without too much of a wait which was nice. However, our waiter seemed like he was either high, sleepwalking, or both. No specials mentioned (even though other tables were offered specials), and it took forever to get our food. The worst part was we got our entrees BEFORE our drinks... Without any explanation or apology. There was a table that was seated after us yet got their food and drink before us. The food was average. Maybe it just tasted bad because of the long wait and disappointing service, but either way, not worth it. Normally we have a really good experience here but now after having such a bad experience, I'm hesitant to ever go back.

Cowboy burger and surf & turf burger for lunch. Deck seating with ocean views. Taylor our server was kind and friendly. I will also say based on my observations of all of the employees I saw, they were ALL friendly and constantly moving.

Breakwater was recommended by friends, so glad we listened. Friendly staff, fast service. Seafood oriThe waterfront location is part of the dining experience, specifically if sunny. The food was delicious, priced well. Reservations recommended.

I may be biased because we have had special moments at this place. The people here are so kind! I absolutely love that about this establishment. The food was good too. The seafood was fresh, and the drinks were impressive. When we go to Mystic, we always make sure to pass by here. The Bloody Mary was fun. The calamari wasn't too oily. The raw bar orders were fresh, and inhaled instantly! The view is spectacular. They have a dock which you can park your boat at. Now I need a boat.

Great restaurant on the water, the view is spectacular with the bay in the background. I ordered a surf n turf special, a lobster mac&cheese, fish n chips, seafood pasta. Everything was delicious. The service was exceptional. Friendly staff. The atmosphere here is perfect on the water. The prices were reasonable. They have a nice bar inside. Really nice place to be on a Friday night. A little busy at 530. I would love to hang here on a Friday night!

Sea scallops with seafood stuffing was very disappointing. Scallops were tough and overcooked and seafood stuffing was two small bits that were burnt. My husbands yellowfin tuna with sesame seed was good. Blueberry feta flatbread was overcooked.

Brittany is the best! The restaurant has an ideal view and a great choice of outdoor or indoor seating with large windows in every direction. Wonderful breeze off the sound and boats to see coming in and out. Brittany recommended the scallops and she was right, they were superb. Generous portions, I could not finish mine, bit it was excellent. Nice bar selection, some unusual local beers, that's always a plus. Big menu so you can order something simple or get the chefs special of the day, which my wife did, the scallop special. What a wonderful meal.

The views! What a great lunch spot to enjoy delicious seafood and the ocean views! Had a late lunch with friends in this nice modern restaurant that was located literally on the dock and was surrounded by great water views. My bf and I got the clam chowder cup of soup and it was very good. It was nice and creamy and filled with big chunks of clams. We decided to share a bowl of mussels. The mussels came in a curry broth that was mouth watering delicious!! We only wished we had ordered our own bowl of musscles! They had a good selection of alcoholic drinks and I decided on the milkshake IPA which was surprisingly refreshing! We had a great lunch and a great time. Can't wait to come back!

Great location, Great Service and Great Food.... Definitely 5 star. Friends picked this spot for lunch before us hitting a Winery in Southeastern CT and I am so glad they did. We had a wonderful time and we will definitely be going back. The restaurant is right on the ocean in Stonington Harbor. Service by Jason was so exceptional. I would ask for him next time. Very personable and knowledgeable. Took care of my wife when she asked if she could substitute chicken for the Tuna in their special. All four us loved our meals and everyone loved the Key Lime Pie. My wife thought it was the best she has ever had. No appetizers but I enjoyed my Caesar Salad. My Ct Hot Buttered Lobster Roll was very good. My wife loved her Chicken Bowl with seaweed salad, avocado, mushrooms and rice My friends both enjoyed their Scallop meals. We will be back Hostess team was also exceptional.

The food here deserves a 5 star!!! The wait staff ( If you can find one) are friendly and courteous. The service however needs a lot of work! Prepare to wait a while to receive your food or drink. The promptness on receiving your order deserves a 2 star. Please hire more staff.

The parking lot is hard to find, it is tucked between two historic buildings, but once you find the place you are in for a treat. Huge wrap around patio seating with ocean views everywhere. The chowder was excellent, and the fish and chips they brought for my son was delicious. My mussels were flavorless but that may be because I asked to hold the chorizo. I don't think this is a good restaurant to make substitutions or special requests. Also we added on a side of scallops, received 4 of them and paid 15.50. That seems steep to me. Again, avoid substitutions. Beautiful location, great kids meal -and excellent chowder.

The food was delicious. This was our first time here and will definitely go back. Our server, Brittany, was awesome. Courteous, friendly, knowledgeable of everything on the menu - great sense of humor as well. Open and airy inside; tables weren't on top of one another. We had clam chowder, citrus salad, seafood pasta, and cod fish tacos. Sorry, no room for dessert. Give it a try.

Nice outside on the deck, under awning on sunny day. A bit slower service when it's crowded but to be expected. Overall food was good, not great for our party of 6. Love calamari and what was served was ok, crispy. The big downside was there's more fried cherry peppers than squid. Wouldn't recommend it, esp for charging $17-18 for it and a waste of money. They also brought out the cold dishes late (poke, tuna tartar), so all the hot food was going cold as we waited another 5 minutes. That order should have been flipped. Overall, jerk chicken was a hit, two taco plates, tuna tartar, and poke bowl were good, and the seafood medley as ok. The location is great, but their food could really level up and tough with better choices in the Borough.

Great restaurant located in Stonington Borough on the water. You can eat inside or out and both provide great water views. My last visit to Breakwater was months ago and it was a so-so experience so I was glad to be back. My friend and I ordered a glass of Chardonnay (good pour) and we both had tacos: shrimp for me and grilled swordfish for her. I must say that mine was delicious and my friends was too. Each order has two heaping amounts of fish (See photos). There were a number of other ingredients that made the meal that much more tasty. There were numerous "mmmmm" sounds from both of each during each bite. We didn't have anything else. My four stars is only because I wish it came with something else. Rice? For the price I think it should. I will most certainly be back and hopefully my four star review will become five!

We didn't realize we needed a reservation for another popular place down the street. They told us they couldn't seat us for 3 hours! I searched for another restaurant in the area and this one came up with great reviews. I called and asked if they could take a party of 8 and they said if we got there right away they could seat us outside, but in the sun. I'll take it! When we arrived it did take about 15 minutes for the hostess to set up the table, while a line formed behind us. One man walking out said, no tip today. I got a little nervous. Once we were seated though, the service was good. The table was definitely in the sun and there wasn't much of a breeze. My daughter and I both had the hot lobster roll with curly fries. Yummy! My husband had the surf and turf burger that he said was delicious. Our friends had the lobster BLT, which they also said was delicious. Overall, it was a great lunch. I'm glad that we couldn't get into the other restaurant down the street, as the food here was much better.

Breakwater has always been known for their incredible views. We sat outside on a gorgeous, sunny day and the view cannot be beat. There is also a dock and dine option of you are a boater. They have a dock where you can drive up and tie up to go eat. We started with the bang bang shrimp as a lunch appetizer and it was flavorful and happily fed 3 people. My boyfriend had the fish and chips and I had the breakwater salad with chicken. My salad was straightforward and good, nothing crazy. We were both satisfied and left feeling full. Service was decent. It was a busy day and we weren't in a rush as we were admiring the views. Overall, a good experience!

Our server Sunny was terrific - informed and opinionated - if you don't have an opinion on what 'yer sellin', I'm not interested! Lobster roll - terrific. The mushroom bruschetta was phenomenal.

Food, service, and pricing was good. Great menu, hard to choose what to eat. Salmon salad, firecracker shrimp was great. def will come back. Great wine list too. Oh, and Cara was awesome.

Food and service have been on point both times we've been here, and both times were very busy!! Both our servers each time were very sweet, funny and extremely accommodating!

Outstanding location and views. Comfortable atmosphere. Mediocre food and service. Ordered a Lynchburg Lemonade and they didn't know how to make it. Ordered 6 Ninigret Oysters and 6 clams on a half shell. It took 20 minutes for them to be delivered to the table. They were tasteless, the cocktail sauce was basically ketchup. Chards of shells in every bite. My husband ordered the seafood Fra Diablo. He called it good, not great. Solid amount of seafood, overcooked angel hair. Lacked spice. I ordered the broiled seafood platter in citrus butter. Absolutely flavorless. Over cooked salmon, shrimp were soft, not crisp, calamari was tough. The jasmine rice was clumpy and sticky with no flavor and my meal was not delivered hot. Plate lacked presentation. No coasters so drinks constantly sweat on table making puddles.

Can't bear those views. Our first visit and it was perfect. Food was delicious and offerings were interesting and varied. Loved the mock tails menu! Our server was professional, made great suggestions and kept us well hydrated. Looking forward to the next visit.

Great place to dine. Enjoyed the views from the deck . Service was great. Enjoyed the shrimp and cod tacos!

Disorganized staff, long wait for table and for the salad which never came! A bad taste of New England?! Never again! Mark

Late lunch on our way home. The restaurant was a little hard to find - a sign points to the Inn of the same name, but when you turn into the driveway, the restaurant is on the water, at the other end of the lot. The location is impressive - you get the feel of a beach from inside! Walked in past a bar and we were greeted at the entrance to the dining room. There was a table available (no reservations here) and we were seated promptly. Elegant room with interesting art work on the walls and lots of windows. Not crowded but it seemed as if every table (except ours) was occupied. We started with a shrimp cocktail and the New England Chowder. The four shrimps were good sized and the cup of chowder was flavorful. Followed this with the Fish Tacos and a Caesar salad with chicken. Outstanding dishes both! The two tacos served were generously stuffed with fresh fish (baked on request). The Caesar salad was very creatively served, topped with a freshly grilled sliced chicken breast. We were very pleased with the food and with the service. Will definitely be back next time we're in the area!

Two stars for view and close parking only. A bunch of kids seemed to run things. Some seemed to be good, but our Waiter was rude to us from the start. Don't order the lobster bisque one had zero lobster. Other dishes were okay, but nothing special. Will not return. Too bad, could be a great place with some active management of the restaurant. Looks like they bank on the bar and don't care.

Food allergy friendly!! We were a little nervous as someone walked out as we arrived saying don't eat here it's for rich old people. The table check in staff were not very friendly. I can see how that would be off putting. We thought we'd give it a whirl. It was about an hour wait for a table. We chose first available so ended up eating inside. Inside view was still nice but obstructed. The food was delicious. Shrimp tacos, chicken sandwich, lobster blta, seafood pasta, and both soups. The lobster blta was a little disappointing with the bread to lobster ratio. Also the lettuce was wilted with unripe tomatoes. The lobster was delicious!! The seafood pasta was phenomenal. They were very accommodating for food allergies. Food took long due to a large party in front of us, but our server was wonderful. The prices were normal for this type of establishment. The views from the deck breath taking..

Great views, drinks were good, didn't really have the food. Watch the sunset on the deck. Gorgeous!

Our server, Justin, was wonderful! We had driven most of the day, and we were a bit tired, but his energy and kindness were perfect! The food was also very good; we both got the hot lobster roll. My husband's virgin bloody Mary was very good. Great choice for the evening!

What a nice little area this restaurant is in. I was pleasantly surprised to find that they had their own parking lot. This is HUGE, when you drive there, you'll see why. We sat outside on the deck/dock. Lovely views. The food wouldn't be what brings me back. It's the location and views. Just sip your drink and relax. Friendly service.

We came here on a nice sunny day and sat outside on the deck. The service was great and food and drinks were good. They had a good amount of gluten free options too. We would definitely come back.

Second time here in the last couple of weeks. Both times service great, food really good (mussels and seafood generally hit the spot for our group). Only thing I wish I knew beforehand is that they have a dinghy dock, so hopefully that info helps another sailor.

It was a gorgeous day and we got a table on the deck with a fabulous view! I ordered a Tropical Mojito (Blue Chair Coconut Rum, Passionfruit Purée, Fresh Mint, Coco Cream, Lime, Mint Simple Syrup) from their Specialty Cocktails menu and my boyfriend ordered a beer. What they brought me, however, was a pineapple mojito and unfortunately, I'm allergic to pineapple! I was told that's how it's made... so I instead ordered a Dark and Stormy, which was delicious. My boyfriend's second beer was warm and he could only drink half of it. For lunch my boyfriend ordered the special -- a Swordfish Wrap, and I ordered the Mushroom Swiss Burger. Both sandwiches came with pickles and house kettle chips. Both our sandwiches were absolutely delectable! Service was okay but again, not five-star great.

Sadly you are really paying for the views as the food is just ok. Vibe: We originally had reservations for inside, but as the day was beautiful opted for outside. I am so happy we didn't sit inside as there was only one other party in there. Being in an empty restaurant is not fun in my opinion. The views are great and it's in a super cute town. We parked in the lot next to the restaurant and had no issues. Service: Our server was super nice, funny and got the vibe of our table - a reunion of 3 siblings. There weren't any gaps in service and outside of the views, the best part of the experience. Food: I had one of the specials - Grilled Mahi on mashed potatoes, with sautéed greens and a lobster cream sauce. It was good comfort food - nothing horrible, but not amazing that I would run back for. The fish had a bit too much char on it, which didn't help. My sisters each got the Hot Buttered Lobster Roll, one with Sweet Potato Fries and other with Truffle Fries. They were packed with lobster, but as with my fish - just ok. The sweet potato fries are your standard frozen waffle-cut fries and nothing special. The truffle fries were a bit better. My brother-in-law got the Stuffed Lobster. He said is was ok, a bit dry though. The corn also had a bit too much char on it and the potatoes were nothing special to write home about. We were happy we only ordered on dessert - the Key Lime Pie. It lacked citrus flavor and the tang you come to expect from a great key lime pie. Thankfully, we saved enough room and went down the street for ice cream. Go for the views, maybe a cocktail and don't crazy with ordering food. After all, you can walk down the street for some ice cream. Date of visit: 9 July 2023

Great view, great food On a toot around the area and decided to stop in. Really lovely. Nice server Sean. Very helpful. Beautiful ambiance. Our food was hot, tasty and fresh