We stopped in here on Valentine's Day on the way home from Mohegan Sun. There's a pretty large…read moreparking lot behind the building so it was a short walk. This place is adorable. I actually expected it to be really busy when we got there around 10:45, but there were quite a few open tables. They sat us in a queue table right in the window near the water. I couldn't decide what to get because everything looks so good. I ended up with the Patatas Brava which had soupy in it. I haven't had soup in years and they made it really stand out with the home fries, eggs, and crema. My wife had the basic breakfast, and everything was fresh and cooked perfectly. We ordered an apple crêpe for the table that had caramel and toasted almonds on it. The staff was also great. We had one waitress, but a second one was always there to check on us. The service gets five stars for sure! I wish we had a place like this near our house. It's right on the line of Westerly Rhode Island so we were able to walk around downtown Westerly which was really nice.

What an amazing breakfast. Service was friendly and efficient. The food was incredible. The…read moreomelettes were cooked to perfection as were the home fries and bacon. Our other dining partner had the French toast with blueberries. Again - delicious. All this at a great price and while overlooking the picturesque Pawcatuck River. Perfect way to start the day!

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!

On our way to Maine to visit relatives, my companion and I thought a stopover in the peaceful…read moreseaside village of Watch Hill, Rhode Island, with dinner at the famous Ocean House, might be the perfect start to our extended weekend. While the hotel offers several dining possibilities, there is no question in my mind that Coast is their culinary chef d'oeuvre. My dining partner and I found their New England-inspired cuisine to be not only beautifully presented but also absolutely delicious. Throw in an award-winning wine list, friendly & personable service, picturesque view of the Atlantic Ocean, and a most satisfying evening at table awaits. Be advised, however... What also awaits is a pretty hefty hit on your pocketbook, as our five-course prix-fixe Degustation Menu - with several choices included - was priced at $145.00 per person, plus beverages, tax & gratuity (there is also a similarly priced vegetarian menu). If you want to add the Reserve Wine Pairing, which I did, that will cost you an additional $125.00 per person (Grand Wine Pairing an additional $250.00 per person). Definitely not what you would call a cheap date. That being said, however, in my opinion - and that of my companion as well - dinner here is well worth the expenditure. Our first course was the Ninigret Pond Oyster "Pan Roast." Sourced from a local coastal lagoon that is linked to the Atlantic Ocean and Block Island Sound, Ninigret Pond is home to several reliable oyster purveyors. I must confess that I have never been an enthusiastic fan of bivalves in general - and raw oysters in particular. However, the pan-roasted representatives sampled here, smooth & buttery with a touch of sweetness and sprinkled with Royal Belgian Osetra Caviar, were quite good indeed. And the Ruinart Singulier 18th Edition, Blanc de Blancs, Brut Nature, Champagne, (France), proved to be the perfect libationary accompaniment. But even better was the outrageously delicious Bluefin Tuna Tartare. I have tasted this dish on numerous occasions; however, this particular incarnation was in a class all by itself. Gently caressed by avocado and kissed by golden kiwi and a beguiling carrot ginger reduction, the result was a presentation that was pleasing to both eye and palate, and a highlight of our evening. The 2019 Tegernseerhof Loibenberg Riesling Smaragd Wachau (Austria), of course, added immensely to the enjoyment. The next course presented us with a rather interesting conundrum... the choice between two equally appetizing possibilities. My dining companion, of course, went immediately for the Seared Scallops & Foie Gras. I, on the other hand, decided to side entirely with the carnivores... Kuro Farms Wagyu Strip Loin. Companioned by short rib, confit carrot, and Sicilian pistachios, this was a winner all the way... as was the wine selection, the 2020 Aslina "Umsasane," an enticing blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot from Stellenbosch, South Africa. The dessert course was especially noteworthy, a Blackberry Sudachi Entremet aided and abetted by white chocolate mousse, lavender, and raw honey sponge. A rather unusual denouement, I must admit, but a lovely presentation and irresistibly scrumptious. And, once again, the wine selection - 2018 Domaine Huet Le Mont Moelleux, a Chenin Blanc from Vouvray, Touraine, in France's Loire Valley - was right on the money. The Bottom Line: An exceptionally fine dining experience. Pricey, to be sure... but, in my opinion, worth every penny. A restaurant to which my dining companion and I would gladly return. Highly recommended on all counts.

Coast Fails. Coast…read moreno longer is the exquisite dining experience we have enjoyed for many years. It is now overpriced, forced, and mediocre. We started by selecting the 7 course ($245 pp) menu which promised to be a culinary delight chosen by the chef. The first 3 courses were from the cold appetizer menu - they were served all at once (rushed), and had a vinegary, distasteful flavor. We then had 2 courses from the hot appetizer menu - one was 2 small potato buttons (again, with a vinegary flavor) and the other, a piece of very good lobster (served separately which was better). We then had 1 item from the entree menu (wagyu beef) - small, fatty but flavorful, and virtually no sauce and 2 Barbie-size asparagus heads. The dessert was a flavorless jelled chocolate ring - with a dab of forgettable ice cream. We have always been delighted with the extraordinary surprises from the kitchen - this time, it was a total disappointment in every way - presentation, flavor, and portion size. The servers were confused (failing to bring cocktails & wine on time). The bread was the best part but don't ask for more (it's rationed 2 per person)! Their once fun "per dish" wine pairing is reduced to "per course" and not worth it (3 glasses). Additionally, the room location has changed. No longer do you have the refined and ocean-forward experience, now only some guests MAY see some water. Our table was adjacent to their other restaurant, with a curtain separating us and the noise level was not acceptable (we even had difficulty understanding our servers). There was virtually no recognition of a birthday celebration at our table (there's always been something "special" for the guest of honor). The little confections for all were a nice touch, but lackluster. For 5 of us (7 courses each, total of 4 cocktails, and tip) it was $1800.00. We left sad, disenchanted, and hungry (not like the old Coast). We won't be back unfortunately, and don't recommend it to anyone - many better options.

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.

Mystic is always busy and today was no exception. It was a Saturday at brunch time…read more The parking lot is for their hotel guests. However,if you tell the parking attendant that you are eating the restaurant they will give you a pass to put in the windshield. First thing asked upon arrival is do you have reservations - we did not. It was very busy, she found us a very small table by the window. We ordered coffee and tea and our server was not engaging with us and it seemed an inordinate amount time before he came back with it. I would have cut him some slack if he was running around to other tables, this was not the case! Our brunch was French toast with fruit and Avacado toast. It was good but our server didn't return to check on us or offer refill on coffee! So what stood out was not the food, but the server! Servers can make or break an experience! I hope someone lets him know what a tip is for- Food is good and perhaps he had a bad day! We will definitely go again!

Mystic's new American restaurant. Opened for less than a year, this Pearl of a restaurant certainly…read morestands out in many ways. They present a unique blend of old & new school dining with their illustrious dining room & an elevated while freshly refined cuisine. Pearl certainly delivered a wonderfully romantic diner experience to me and my beloved. We came, we dined & enjoyed a wonderful time together. The only reason they fell just shy of a full five star is that they were clearly short staffed. Perhaps due to the holidays but it was clearly visible. However our server was indeed incredibly nice & had an extensive knowledge of the menu. 16oz Bone in Pork Chop Cooked beautifully, juicy and glistening served with creamy potatoes puree, a fig apple chutney, wilted Swiss chard and a balsamic glaze. Certainly an elevated pork dish worthy of five stars. Braised Short Rib Simply pull apart beautifully cooked short rib served with a nicely spiced chorizo rice, roasted brussel sprouts and a Smokey glaze. Be warned, the portions are quite generous.

It's gorgeous! Staff is great. Food is very good. I was…read morevery surprised by my well done steak and egg whites. Seasoned perfectly. And the potatoes!! Yum. The drinks are very well thought out and have to potential to sneak up on you. I'm a sucker for places that have the owner in the building. Really gives a high end mom and pop a new meaning. Love it there.

Went there for dinner two nights ago and had a wonderful experience. We received it immediately and…read moreour server came over at once. Introduced herself asked if we wanted a drink and gave us menus. We both had clam chowder appetizer that was very tasty and we both had fish and chips, which was wonderful. Fish was moist and flaky crust was crunchy and tasty. No complaints whatsoever

Hadn't been in a while. Still great food and drink, cozy atmosphere and friendly, knowledgable…read moreservice. It's so good.....If they had more vegan options, I would be in big trouble.

Had a lovely time, the food was delightful. The service was nice. Tables were so close. We had…read moresomebody walked in with perfume on had to move to the bar. Unfortunately, guest with overwhelming perfume 6 inches away inhibits the experience tasting as you take a bite of delicious food, your hose is full of perfume. But that's not a restaurants realm to control. There aren't many restaurants around that are serving, thoughtful food created with love. Thanks to the kitchen line, and prep team.

I've been here twice now and am definitely a fan (already have another reservation booked). It's a…read moresmall-ish space so definitely make reservations. The food is good! It's definitely the kind of place where you'd want to share plates. There are both small and large options. I've tried the focaccia (both regular and one of their specials), deviled eggs, salt cod cakes, cabbage, and mafaldine (twice). I enjoyed all the food! I thought it was very creative and delicious. The staff is also really great! Truly a nice spot for dinner in the area.

That was hands down one of the worst meals I've ever had. The tuna app was extremely fishy, my…read morefilet that I had to send back tasted like burnt charcoal (they remade it and it was just as bad the second time and they didn't take it off the bill. I took one bite) and even my Diet Coke was flat. The creme brulee wasn't cooked at all and was raw and runny on the inside. I am wildly disappointed with the entire meal and cannot believe that's what a hotel of that status serves. Asked for Eduardo the manager to call me back over 3 times now and he has yet to return my call. The experience here has been wildly poor all around and I do not recommend at all. Save yourself the money and go to a place that actually serves quality food and doesn't give you the run around.

We went here for my friend's bachelorette trip dinner and made reservations in advanced. We got…read morehere early to take photos because the views and scenery are gorgeous at the resort. There is valet parking that seems like you have to do it otherwise I'm not sure where you would park. Our waiter was nice, apologized for being slow as they were super busy but we weren't in a hurry. I did a mojito for my cocktail which was good. For appetizers, we did the calamari, tuna tartar, and Parker House rolls which were all delicious. For my meal, I did the steak frites with the side of the Brussel sprouts and bacon. It was all delicious, couldn't eat all the fries and Brussel sprouts. The bathroom is also very elegant. Expensive and classy place, would come here for a special occasion.

Came here on Sunday night and it was one of the best restaurants I've been to in some time. We sat…read moreoutside since it was August, dog friendly deck and our waitress gave our dog a water bowl. Inside was lively and the bar looked very cool inside. I got the Fried chicken Sandwich and it was the best chicken sandwich I've ever had, super juicy and the sauce on it paired very well with the chicken, the fires were seasoned perfectly, couldn't stop eating them. Food came out pretty fast around 20 minutes after ordering. I also got the confetti milkshake for free because the table behind us were sever tow instead of one, it was good, typical milkshake but I will be back to try the other flavor. I signed up for their rewards program and I'll definitely be eating here again to try their other food!

I had the mushroom burger and it was absolutely delicious. I wish I had gone with the potato salad…read moreversus the old bay mac salad. The potato salad was sooo good! I did also try some of the siracha wings. They definitely have a kick to them and I generally like spice. There was plenty of seating outdoors and indoors. The seating was nearly all taken though and the wait time for outdoors was 45min. I would recommend calling ahead if possible but you could possibly get a bar seat quickly.

We had the best evening at The Verandah after an afternoon shopping in Watch Hill! Our server was…read moreexceptionally friendly and helped make some excellent recommendations. Our group of 4 tasted almost everything on the menu! The oysters and the lobster roll were perfect for dinner with a view of the water. For a non-seafood option, we LOVED the grilled cheese and the heirloom salad. I can't wait to go back once I'm in the area again!

We enjoyed everything we ordered. The staff were courteous. And the views from the Verandah are…read morejust amazing and perfect on a beautiful summer day. This was our first time and we definitely want to make a trip to Ocean House a summer tradition.