We spent a long weekend here and could not have made a better choice. We had a joint suite with our friends, which was clean and comfortable, and also featured an elevated balcony that we loved using for late night hanging out. We dined and had drinks at the restaurant twice; highlights were the jalapeño margarita and the clam chowder. They even managed to modify a fried calamari to be gluten free, and that was exceptional too. Shoutout to our bartender Kristina for taking great care of us. Even if you aren't staying on site, the restaurant is worth visiting. My fiance and I loved our stay here, and even managed to take beautiful photos on their beautiful property. We love the General Stanton Inn! read more

The General Stanton Inn - American Near Me - Charlestown, Rhode Island

Very historic inn with many nooks and crannies. Great ambience, with well separated tables and quiet vibe, at least on the night we were there which was a Saturday! The service was quite good and we did not feel hurried at all, yet things did move along at a decent pace. The food was not 5 stars for each of our party. I had the Portuguese Cod which was terrific! The swordfish was also thought to be excellent. The sirloin was deemed to be just OK. The other two of our party had Caesar salads and they thought they were fine but let's face it, a Caesar salad is pretty much the same from one good restaurant to another. Sorry to say we had no room for dessert or even coffee. read more

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This place is fantastic. Had dinner there Saturday night. Food and vibe were perfect. Our waitress Rhiannon helped to make it a special evening. We will certainly be back. read more

Love this place. Best burger in southern RI - maybe even the whole state. But they have so much more on the menu. Great service too.

My wife and I booked the weekend for our anniversary, the room was really nice and the food was fantastic. The staff was very friendly and helpful, we will be back again. read more

First and last dining experience at the General Stanton Inn Saturday. Made a reservation on the web site, arrived on time and seated promptly in the Tavern Room, which needs more sound baffling to muffle the noise. There's another, less frenetic, dining area, the Prohibition Room, which might have been better for us. Service and food fails. Ordered club soda with lemon. Took 20 minutes to arrive. We ordered a $15 tomato salad, which was billed as "fresh and roasted tomato, local mozzarella, peaches, balsamic and arugula." There were no peaches at all. The mozzarella was washed out, lacking the creamy, buttery, salty flavor we expected. We were only halfway through the salad when I told the server there were no peaches. She explained that the kitchen had made a similar error previously (for a full week, she said) and blamed herself for not noticing the omission. She didn't offer to have the salad remade but did remove the charge when the check arrived. I ordered $40 steak frites, asking for medium-rare with some butter. The server was busy working the room and I was wondering how food could be delivered while still hot (i.e., do they have a pager system or a bell system or some way to alert servers that an order was up). Someone from the kitchen brought the steak to our table. Both the steak and the fries were cold. The steak was medium and cut in a way where there was too much sinew. It was slathered in a salty peppercorn sauce, which had congealed, and there was no butter, as requested. The fries had cooled down and they were on the soggy side. My wife ordered the $32 seafood risotto, described as "bay scallops, chopped clams, romesco and mushrooms." The dish was loaded with a green, oily substance. A little drizzle would have been fine, but her risotto was an island in a moat of oil. Regarding service, the table set-up lacked spoons., which are helpful with risotto. There was no steak knife, so I had to attack the cold steak with a butter knife. After two lackluster courses, we decided not to have dessert. We're year-round South County residents and I saw good reviews for General Stanton Inn from my neighbors on Facebook and Nextdoor over the winter. Quite disappointed the food and service were poor. read more

The General Stanton Inn - Menu from July 2023 - American Near Me - Charlestown, Rhode Island

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Service and food are great, went for brunch. Nice bloody marys but we felt like it was a little overpriced but it was a holiday. Tasty food though we would def return read more

I'd give the General Stanton Inn ten stars if I could. The staff is great. David and Jackie are wonderful and friendly proprietors. The history of the inn, dating back to the 17th century and through Underground Railroad and into the 20th century, is fascinating. The restaurant is simply amazing. We highly recommend the Brussels sprouts, the fish sandwiches, and the honey blackened salmon. For dessert, you must get the skillet cookie. We'd stay here again in a heartbeat. read more

The bar tender on Thursday night is the best. We love the atmosphere and the owners are very nice. Check it out if you're in The area.

My husband and I enjoy dining at places that have unique characteristics, such as The General Stanton Inn which has a great deal of history attached. Last night, we were joined by other foodie friends who share the same interest. Here is my honest review, which I will try to keep brief and to the point. DRINKS: GIGGLE WATER: I didn't order this and don't remember the exact concoction of alcohol in it. I did have a taste and recall butterscotch and champagne. It's good if you like sweet flavors. Personally, I think tequila would make me giggle more MOSCOW MULE: Drink was fine when I did receive it. My party had their drinks for 20 minutes before mine finally arrived. The waitress was a sweetheart and apologized for the delay, so I don't blame her. APPETIZERS: All apps were very good. Excuse the awful and half eaten pic of the Fried Brussel Sprouts, we were a little hungry at that point. ENTREE'S: My husband and I had the Braised Short Ribs. As I have never ordered this dish out before, I was only forced to make this decision due to the limited menu options, the absence of a steak dinner on the menu and my inability to substitute with some of the other entrees I was considering. Although the meal itself was very good, my husband was extremely disappointed when he received broccolini rather than the broccoli rabbi that was listed with the dish. This brings me back to my comment regarding no substitutions. I understand that some dishes come with certain purees and are already part of the chef's menu, but when you list a side to accompany the entree, you assume it will be the correct side. DESSERTS: All were yummy but then again we had a brownie, chocolate chip cookie and pumpkin pie, we're not talking about the most decadent of desserts here, Lol. SERVICE: I will give a waitress praise, she was attentive as much as she could be giving the fact that she was very busy. Atmosphere: This brings me back to when we first arrived and couldn't find the right door. For this reason alone, I knocked off stars. We come upon the first entrance, we see people inside, they are dressed in more formal attire, we decide to enter and realize we are at a rehearsal dinner. Turning around, there's another couple just as clueless as us. We all walk back outside, and decide to go in door #2, now we're in a small room adorned with a stone fireplace, memorabilia from 1700, very interesting btw, but now I'm feeling super uncomfortable. I'm nervous we're going to barge in on another private gathering, or wind up in the kitchen. When we were about to walk out again, we spotted a woman who I didn't even know worked there. Fortunately, she did and guided us through the bar area, across the dining room to a small entryway where our friends were waiting. We would have been at the correct entrance had we walked back outside again and tried door #3. Never before have I had such difficulty locating the main entrance. Apart from the layout, the atmosphere was well lit, at the right temperature, and the chairs were not the most comfortable, but they do have booths. read more

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Wait staff is very nice and friendly! A very laid back atmosphere while also feeling like you're somewhere special. All the food was delicious. read more

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Great food an atmosphere we were there to celebrate our 21st wedding anniversary The appetizer we shared was the Johnny cake delicious My wife ordered the chicken thighs she liked it very much I ordered the pork loin it was very tender and tasty And to cap off a great dinner we ordered the brown butter cake an coffee We had a great time and planning to do the Sunday brunch in the near future read more

Sunday brunch buffet was not worth the $30 Service not good, was never offered coffee on a Sunday morning? Buffet was unimpressive,,. read more

Such a great atmosphere.. service and folks very friendly.. enjoyed the visit..!! You'll enjoy a place to have a cocktail.. food is very good also .. go take a look see alot of history here .. two thumbs read more

Walked in and joked with the guy up front, any chance for dinner. Dining room was empty, two couples on either side of the bar. One looked to be leaving, the other finishing up. Sat down on the corner with my wife as the bartender was working directly in front of us. No acknowledgment. After ten to fifteen minutes of sitting there with not even a glance we bailed. Guy was gone from the podium up front so never let anyone know. Not my first bad experience at this place. Had a group dinner where we took the whole place over, buffet style. The manager called our group pigs because they didn't have enough food out. Cash bar that night, can't imagine what the group spent on drinks. read more

Excellent food!! Good vibe with live music. Friendly staff, especially the owner David. I look forward to booking reservations this summer when I am in Charlestown vacationing. A must place to dine, so try it out! read more

I've been here twice so far and both times have I not only wanted to bathe in the sauce, but I've wanted to lick my plate clean! First time here was the bouillabaisse which was so balanced and packed with perfectly cooked seafood. The second time was the catch of the day which was swordfish. I didn't get a chance for a picture because I gobbled it up! It was accompanied with the most perfect pea purée and veggies. Also, my 15 year old son is a burger aficionado and he LOVES the prime burger & fries! This chef is James Beard/Michelin Star level and I'm so excited to have such amazing food so close to home! I love to see when a chef is confident enough in their cooking that there's no need for salt & pepper on the table. Well done Chef! read more

The General Stanton Inn - Bouillabaisse - American Near Me - Charlestown, Rhode Island

Stop #6 on RI Food RI FOOD FIGHTS 10th Annual Big Burger Blowout!!!! with Carol Stuart...my first time here, she's not been here for about 20-25 years...never would have known about if I hadn't seen it on this year's BBB Passport...menu looks scrumptious and specials sounded like I need to return! The Prime Burger is the offering this year, we got an additional order of fries to split...dessert menu is tempting...burger is DELICIOUS and temps right on with a bounty of perfectly done fries...no room for dessert but will come back for that! read more

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Beautiful setting but over-priced menu. Slow service and the ongoing DJ Bingo game was loud and disruptive. Would not return.

First visit here. Dining room and bar were remodeled and look fantastic. The food was outstanding . Prime Rib, short rips, and sole were cooked to perfection. The service was spot on. The owner came by and made sure everything was satisfactory. We left just as the live music was beginning. Lots of activities during the week too read more

Eating there for the fifth time and each time the food has gotton steadily worse . All four of us had mediocre meals at best. It was not a service issue but a quality of food issue. Not going back ....uggh Not busy on a Saturday night should be a clue. read more

Amazing food and atmosphere. Very friendly. Love the history and the charm. Great place to hang out at the bar.

Atmosphere was nice, although the steak au poivre and the braised short ribs were tender but unseasoned, not even with salt and pepper. I ordered a Tito's Stantini which is a dirty martini made with Tito's vodka and green olive juice. A dirty martini has always been my favorite, but there was oil in the cocktail that was floating on top. I asked the waitress for extra olives and juice because it was a bit strong. She replied that the olives were in the olive juice glass, but I told her that there was oil in the juice and pointed it out to her. I asked her to return it after telling her that it did not taste well. Then I saw her discussing it with the bartender and she appeared frustrated only to return another one the same way. I did not pursue it any longer, and together with the unseasoned food, both my wife and I were surprisingly disappointed and we decided not to return there again! read more

Went for the Mother's Day Buffet. The food was fine, nothing special and for $32pp it was priced appropriately for this day and age. The baked goods were not good. Eggs, chicken piccata and steak tips were all just fine. I will say the home fries were very tasty. Nothing was warm and the quiche was downright cold. fruit was fresh. $3 for an iced tea is kinda pricy. Finally our server had really bad tobacco breath which made eating an issue. Bottom line- doubtful I will be back. read more

I visited the restaurant soon after it was refurbished and reopened. Both the food and service were both great. The menu isn't too big but the variety of options available offer something for everyone and provide good value. Looking forward to going back again sometime. read more

My sister and I went for the first time. We sat at the bar and decided to get drinks and appetizers for dinner. Between the two of us, we tried the calamari, clams casino, and the brussels sprouts. I cannot say that we really enjoyed any of the appetizers. The calamari was probably the best, but in our case, they were perhaps two banana peppers in the whole dish - we asked for more and our server did bring us a bowl of Unfried banana peppers. Let's face it, calamari is the dish of Rhode Island so your game better be good! I was really looking forward to Clams Casino. Not only were they bland, there was not a speck of bacon on any of them. Strike two. Lastly, we tried the brussels sprouts and while the glaze served with it was tasty, there wasn't enough of it to coat the sprouts on the dish. It was disappointing, and I probably will not go back. By the way, the bartender that night was delightful - it's just the food that leaves you wanting. read more

Very good food, knowledgable and attentive staff in a beautifully renovated Historic Inn. I had the bouillabaisse which was excellent, with lots of fresh seafood in a flavorful broth and my husband had the pork chop, which he was very happy with. Smooth, live jazz was the perfect background for our dining party of 5. We will be back. read more

Friendly staff and newly renovated! Has a very rich history! Great location for food and treats!

We celebrated an anniversary dinner last night at the General Stanton. Service was excellent. Our server, Sequoia, was knowledgeable and attentive. Food was lovely. We had the nightly special appetizer, mussels in a white wine/cream sauce. Delicious, but we had to ask for bread to soak up the delicious sauce. The lobster/asparagas risotto and whole belly fried clams were very nice. The only big complaint was the music. in this wonderful, historic setting with fine dining ambiance, they were blasting 80's rock music! This was a Friday night and most of the diners were 'of an age." Hootie and the Blowfish?? It was too loud and inappropriate. We would go back again but try different seating or at least different music and volume. read more

What happened? Food (admittedly after one try) has taken a decided turn for the worst. Scallops were poor. breaded and overcooked, what happen to the good saute? Not a fan of cornmeal crusted cod as fish'n chips. Imho, you batter fish & chips and cornmeal goes on your fish-fry. Saw a desert cake returned to kitchen. And as a separate complaint, bring back the pork chop! I'll try again, but notice is given.... read more

Great atmosphere, wonderful service, unbelievable food, impressive portions and very reasonable prices!!! We're so glad this place opened up! Thus far, I've tried the roasted pork sandwich and the cider brined pork chop. I'd happily order both again, but I'll be working my way through the entire menu for sure! read more

One of the best dinners I've ever had! The new owners did an amazing job on the renovation- very special place!

I was so happy to hear that this historic place had reopened and was eager to visit again and see what they've done. I read the reviews about bad service and figured that's the hiccups of getting something up and running. Well we've been there twice now, once for brunch and once for dinner. Both times the food and the service have been fabulous! Last night the wait staff could have not been more accommodating as 4 of us walked in, saw our neighbors sitting there. They quickly moved tables over so we could sit together. Then a few minutes later 2 more of our neighbors rolled in. No problem they said. And even though they ordered later than us, all the food came out together. Great and cheerful service. Oh and everyone loved their meals. My husband wants to figure out how to make duck confit now lol! Keep up the good work. We all want the Stanton Inn to succeed. read more

We had a great afternoon lunch today. We were seated in a private dining area that once hosted 4 different Presidents who also ate there. The owner gave us the history of the General Stanton Inn. The children really enjoyed hearing the ghostly stories of some of the "past" guests of the Inn, which kept them quite entertained. Everyone in our 10 person party very much enjoyed our food and drinks. The owner as well as our waitress were pleasant and made our dining experience a really great one. It's not too often that we leave a place excited to return. The history of the building was exciting, the food was creative and very delicious and service was exceptional. If you haven't tried it yet, make sure to put it on your list of must- try's. Thanks for a great afternoon and we are looking to returning very soon! read more

We had a surprise birthday party for my grandmother here. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Food was so delicious. We had an 8 course meal. Every course was delicious. Portions were huge. We had them make the cake, the cake was not only beautiful but was also delicious. Jackie was very helpful and accommodating and made sure my grandmothers birthday was special. Highly recommend people have events and parties here. read more

The General Stanton Inn - American Near Me - Charlestown, Rhode Island

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We received a pre-opening invitation which was exciting because we've been watching the renovations since spring. We've lived in Charlestown long enough to have eaten at the Inn back in the 90s and are delighted to see it up and running again. When we walked through the door, we were quite pleased to see the beautiful room called the Tavern. It wasn't the earthy pub I had been expecting. Tastefully decorated with dark woods, it was elegant yet still casual. The dining area sits alongside an enormous square bar. Right from the first employee we spoke with, we were very impressed with the staff. Each employee was friendly and competent. The tavern is the only restaurant open at this time but the Fine Dining room is slated to open next month. The menu in the tavern isn't extensive but there was a nice range of options from steak and fish to sandwiches. We started with the bistro salad which was a large enough portion to share. It was delicately dressed with olive oil and vinegar, sometimes a hard balance to pull off. I ordered the supper chowder, a hearty portion of clams, white fish, and potatoes in a creamy soup. It was very filling. Don had the fried fish sandwich and he remarked that it was different from the standard fish fry. It had a spicy sauce with a layer of slaw on a brioche roll and was served with a nice plateful of fries. The prices were reasonable, especially considering the quality of the food. While the official opening isn't for another week, there were no glitches that we encountered; they're ready to go! I am hopeful that they continue with good food and excellent service. We look forward to dining there again soon! read more

A few months back, my parents and I went to the General Stanton Inn restaurant after it had recently opened. It was decorated very nicely for the holidays and the ambience was nice, minus the loud bar. Service was pretty good and food was good. We got an amazing root vegetable medley with burrata appetizer, highly recommend if they still have it. I got a chicken sandwich that was decent but the bun was soggy because of the cranberry bbq sauce they excessively put on it. My dad got the special tomahawk pork chop, which he said was fantastic, and my mom got steak frites which wasn't that good. For dessert, we got an apple crisp but it was pretty bad. The peels were left on the apples, and the oats were super dry and it was all kind of burnt but not in a nice way. I'm not sure if I'd go back to dine but a drink at the nice bar might entice me. read more

Average food, indifferent service, overpriced. Better place in South County and Charlestown area.

We went for dinner on Saturday night, July 8th. We had previously planned on going to the Weekapaug Inn but since we've been there a few times we decided on trying something new. I regret to say we should have stayed with our first choice of restaurant. The food and service were subpar. The food was bland and unimpressive. The food presentation seemed like an afterthought, and overall the food was certainly not worth the price tag. The waitress did not have a good attitude and looked like she was walking around with a chip on her shoulder. She was inattentive and not up to the high standards expected of fine dining. The place is lovely though, with nicely appointed dining rooms. The Prohibition room, where we were seated, was spacious and comfortable. Sadly, that is the only positive aspect of our visit there. read more

First time visit and were quite pleased. Nice comfortable dining room with good lighting so you could see the menu!!! Walls have some interesting historical documents that we hope they research and provide a little description about - could learn some interesting things at dinner. Very good server who described meals quite well. Meatloaf special was excellent, potatoes were very rich and tasty, The cider brined pork chop was good, nicely presented with roasted potatoes. Herb sauce was good but could have used a zap of sea salt to bring out the flavors. Dessert we had to try. Good variety of offerings and we tried the Cobbler - apple was the fruit. The gelato was excellent, the nicely cooked apples were covered with steel cut oats and a little bacon. Nice flavor combo and serving in a cast iron dish was great to keep it toasty. Oats were quite chewy but very tasty presentation. Would recommend a salt grinder on the tables. Little sprinkle would have really enhanced the flavors for us. We look forward to returning soon. read more