What a magical location. Beautiful ocean with docked boats. We ate outside and enjoyed the cool…read moreweather. Food was good. Got the lobster loves lobster. The lobster bisque had no signs of lobster in it, but was yummy. I don't recommend the cole slaw if eating here.

I went to Breakwater today with longtime friends for a farewell lunch. I'm moving and we were…read morecelebrating our friendship before I go. The view is spectacular, especially during the sun setting over the water. I ordered my favorite dish, the Seafood Medley. What came to the table looked nothing like it and it was cold. There were two white rubbery squares (calamari?) that were never in this dish before. The scallops weren't cooked, the coconut jasmine rice was crunchy and sticky with no coconut or jasmine flavor and there wasn't any citrus butter on it!!! Just a plate with everything separate, no sauce. The crostini had so much red pepper on it, it burned my mouth. The shrimp and salmon were the only edible things on my plate. Such a disappointment for my last time there. Our server was awesome, she was very friendly and attentive.

I am absolutely obsessed with everything here. I made reservations for 5:45 pm on a Monday night…read more We actually came a little before 5:15 pm, because I was absolutely starving, and they were so kind/accommodating. They seated us right away! I love the vibes of the place, it's beautiful and inviting, but not pretentious. Our waitress was the best. She knew it was our anniversary and gave us a little bubbly to toast to. We also made it for happy hour (5 pm - 6 pm on weekdays, and 5 pm - 6 pm on weekends only at the bar)! All the small plates on the left side of the menu were half off! We immediately ordered drinks (the $10 happy hour cocktail - a blackberry bourbon smash for my husband, and a mocktail for me). We then ordered the shishito peppers, 2 of the pickled beet deviled eggs, and the roasted oysters with chili oil. They came out super fast, and it was delicious. The shishitos had that great char flavor along with a great dipping sauce. You can never go wrong with deviled eggs. Then we decided to order the fried oysters and the bread with corn butter. The fried oysters were the star of the small plates. Cooked so well. Freshly fried, you bite into it and it was juicy and delicious on the inside. Just so good. The bread and butter? Ugh, my dream butter and bread. Just so delicious. The butter was slightly sweet from the corn and had flakes of sea salt on tip, making it the perfect sweet and salty combo. We also got the salad (local produce!), and our waitress knew we were sharing ao she had the kitchen put it on 2 plates. Such a great touch. The salad was fantastic. After eating lobster rolls for a day, this was a much needed salad. It was refreshing, bright, and light! For our main entrees, we got the seared local squid and the strip steak. It was INCREDIBLE. Everything had so much flavor. The squid was cooked well, wasnt chewy. Just delicious. The crispy rice was the BEST THING I HAVE EVER EATEN. I wish we could order bowls of it. My husband finished it, couldn't get enough of it. The steak was fantastic as well. The potato with the bearnise sauce was so dreamy. The little onions on the steak, all the little touches were so well done. We knew we had to get dessert. We got a scoop of the black raspberry ice cream, a scoop of corn and blueberry swirl ice cream, and the lavender honey panna cotta. Guys. You 100% must get dessert. The corn blueberry ice cream was unreal. I dont know how you get all that flavor into ice cream. They dont skimp on the honey on the panna cotta. And it went so well with the more mild panna cotta. The black raspberry was a little icy because they froze whole blackberries in it, but at least you know they were trying to make sure you got blackberries in there. With happy hour, the bill wasn't too bad. This was hands down our favorite meal of our week long road trip. I can't wait to come back. I would 100% make a detour to eat here. Parking is pretty difficult around here. I would probably just Uber if I was coming here on a weekend. I need to come here for breakfast at some point.

I really didn't want to write this review, but potential patrons should know what they can expect…read morewhen working with the event staff at Shipwright's Daughter - if they plan to have a private dining experience and event there. My husband and I got married last December. We decided we would hold off on celebrating with our family and invite everyone out from California to join us for a weekend full of activities in Connecticut and a special dinner at Shipwright's Daughter during Memorial Day weekend. We contacted the restaurant's events team to work out high level details starting in late January - to book a private room and hold a date and time. From the get go, the communication we received from the event staff was dismal to say the least. Not only did the events manager misquote the estimate for the room reservation, she came back and asked for a much higher price (up charging by an additional 30% of the original minimum fee) two months after we confirmed and discussed the date. She then explained it was due to the holiday weekend. Our date had never changed from the moment we inquired, so we would have appreciated knowing this upfront. Over the course of several months (and an absurd number of emails and a few calls), we tried to solidify the menu and wine selection and made multiple attempts before hearing back from the team. It was about two weeks before the big event when we were able to confirm a menu. It was about four days before the event that we heard back from the beverage director, but by then, my husband and I had already decided we would bring our own wine bottles, not wanting to leave it to chance with this team. I won't go into further details about the frustration we felt regarding their system for communications (they use an internal system that doesn't make it easy for guests to know who is copied on emails and who sees what). That is something I hope they will work out. When the big day came, I walked into the room and noticed there were a number of chairs missing, so I counted the chairs. They had an incorrect number of chairs for adults and not enough high chairs for the toddlers. We had requested a specific number of these chairs (weeks prior and mentioned it multiple times in writing), and I thought it was safe to assume that this was a basic checklist item for events set up. I was dumbfounded in the moment. I couldn't help but wonder what else they were going to miss or mess up that evening. It was disappointing to have our family members wait while the staff scrambled to pull other chairs into the room. From the time it took to take everyone's order from the set menu, the time between courses being served, and the attentiveness for pouring water and wine - all of it was a miss. The level of hospitality that we expected from a restaurant so recognized for its incredible food and approach to sustainable sourcing was completely overshadowed by the lack of attention and care by its staff - since day one of planning this event. Even a few of our family members commented on this during the dinner. At the end of the day, we felt like an obligation rather than welcomed guests, and that is mainly why I'm leaving this review. We had been patrons of Shipwright's a couple of times prior to this event, which is why we chose this establishment - to represent the best that Connecticut has to offer, when it comes to a dining experience we could vouch for. We no longer feel that we can recommend this restaurant. If you care about hospitality, I would recommend looking elsewhere.

This place was absolutely amazing. The atmosphere right from the time we walked in to the time we…read morefinished was amazing. The food was out of this world. I had a lobster roll that was fresh and the taste was amazing. Best I've had My Wife had pushing chips and as you can see, it was a pretty big piece of fish. It was tender, flaky and delicious. The service was amazing. Our waitress was attentive and was always asking, but not too much if we needed anything. It was a very pleasant experience ever in the area. If you're ever in the area, this is definitely a must try. Thank you for listening.

Great location down in the seaport. My family and I was initially planning to do take out, but saw…read morethat the restaurant was filled with children gave us the confidence to dine in as it seems they were very family friendly. Now onto the food: - clam chowder was delicious albeit a little salty. However they do not shy from the amount of clams and potato in there! - swordfish, this was delicious and perfectly cooked. I was a little worried as swordfish is not a tender fish but the relish that went with the dish really complemented it. - chicken parm pasta: honestly I would skip this one lol nothing special - children's Mac and cheese my toddler gobbled it up and left 3 pcs only. Service was friendly, happy to have dined here!

We recently hosted an event here and couldn't be happier with the experience. From the initial…read moreplanning stages to the day of the event, the staff was absolutely fantastic to work with. They were incredibly accommodating, professional, and went above and beyond to ensure everything ran smoothly while staying strictly within our budget. The food was outstanding and the atmosphere provided the perfect backdrop for our gathering. If you are looking for a venue that offers great service, delicious food, and a seamless planning process, I highly recommend them for any event. We will definitely be back!

Came back two years later and I was also able to swing by during their happy hour where they had $1…read moreoysters. It was unfortunately very slow to get the order in. The waitress took about 20 mins to get to our table right before happy hour ended, even though it was not busy at all. The oysters were big and tasted really good! The main dish came out in another 25 mins and it was good, but not as good as I last remembered. Overall the happy hour oysters are a great deal. The mains dishes were a little more overpriced for what you get. Staff and service was unfortunately very slow. Not disappointed with the experience, but expected a little bit more from this place. Food(50%): 7.7 Staff/service(25%): 4.0 Value(25%): 5.0 Overall: 6.1/10

Great staff and food service. Great surroundings in the historic borough. Highly recommend the…read morelunch AND the Fish and Chip Fridays

Friday Fish Fry. Go…read morehere. The absolute freshest fish you can buy, fries right, not greasy. The price is a steal, for sure. $26 last night for my husband and I. Granted I had clam chowder only while hubby had the scallop and fish combo. More than enough food for the two of us. Both wicked good!

Sea Well has the best local fresh seafood around! Never had a bad experience here! Very…read moreknowledgeable and friendly staff! Seafood is amazing and plentiful! Always have what we want on hand!

Always make a point to stop in when we are near one of these shops. Terrific prices for top notch…read moresea food!

WhiteCrest Eatery at the Velvet Mill absolutely delivered. We were blown away from the first bite…read moreto the last. The soup of the day was incredible rich, balanced, and clearly made with care. The bread was warm, fresh, and unforgettable. The veggie burger was divine, cooked perfectly with amazing flavor. Who would have thought a veggie burger could taste so good! The open-face cod sandwich was another standout: fresh, tender, and seasoned beautifully. And the drinks? They completely exceeded expectations. Every part of the experience felt thoughtful and well executed. A fantastic spot in Stonington that we'll be returning to without question. Staff highly skilled, friendly and warm welcoming. The location is Devine, quaint warm environment. Perfect for a romantic night out, or business meeting.

We headed to Stonington for the afternoon and stumbled upon this hidden gem. It's literally hidden…read morein unique upscale factory called the Velvet Mill that houses various small businesses like coffee shops, brewery, art work, antiques, etc. Upon arriving, we were greeted with a warm smile welcoming us and brought us to our table. We were given a quick history of the place and their offerings. We shared their fish and chips, roast beef sandwich, and panko fried flounder. All incredible flavors and beautifully plated dishes. We ended the lunch with and cardamom cinnamon bun that tasted like autumn. Warm and perfect amount of sweetness. We can't wait to return to try their dinner menu and check out the shops. We loved our entire experience from arrival to dessert. Staff was incredible and very happy to have us and excited for us to be there. Set a date and get excited, you're in for a great treat!