WhiteCrest Eatery at the Velvet Mill absolutely delivered. We were blown away from the first bite to 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. read more

We headed to Stonington for the afternoon and stumbled upon this hidden gem. It's literally hidden in 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! read more

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Fresh and ever changing menu and some of the best food I've ever had in my life. Absolutely start with their house made sourdough and butter. If you're lucky enough to be there when chicken cordon bleu is on the menu...get it. I literally started to tear up with happiness upon eating the first few bites. And save room for dessert. Whatever it is, get it. Hosts are always kind, shout out to Jassie for the excellent and friendly service and for the winning dish recommendation. read more

Whitecrest Eatery - Creamsicle and chocolate mousse desserts. - New American Near Me - Stonington, Connecticut

Ate at the bar today. Bear, our bartender was fantastic! Knowledgeable and personable; great first day. We both had the Sunday Special, the Weiner schnitzel. Delicious and nice portions too. read more

We are finally plowed out from Blizzard 2026! My husband and I craved a burger. Whitecrest Eatery, in the Velvet Mill, was the perfect spot. Local beef 'Happy Burger', local IPA, and buffalo blue cheese brussel sprouts to die for. Perfect! read more

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This is hands down the best brunch I have had in a very long time! It's a must try. If you're thinking about coming, just go. I am looking forward to coming back soon! read more

Whitecrest does a good job on meals with some diversity. This is especially true when they are having their international meal. We sampled Polish week recently. The stuffed cabbage was almost as good as my grandmother's and the other items were good ethnic cooking. Only one caution, if you're there in the cold winter months plan on eating in the dining room. While the patio is indoors it can get cold in the vastness of the Velvet Mill. read more

One of the most delicious restaurants I've been to in a while. I came with a friend on a Saturday for lunch and were seated immediately (it was pretty empty). We shared the buffalo brussel sprouts, baby blue burger, chicken sando, and French toast. The baby blue burger was a little dry but still good, but the chicken sando was so good. The chicken was juicy and the gochujang glaze was sweet and generously lathered. The French toast was really good too - it's a sourdough French toast so it had a nice bite to it. read more

Whitecrest Eatery - French toast - New American Near Me - Stonington, Connecticut

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My husband and I went to Whitecrest to celebrate our 45th Anniversary. I picked this restaurant because they offer interesting items on their menu. We were not disappointed. Our dinners were lovely and delicious. Equally wonderful was the staff who made us feel special and welcome. It was a lovely evening. Thank you for adding to our special day. read more

This is a August 18 update. My first time as noted in the original review was for their happy hour service and I wanted to come back for a full dinner experience. It was excellent and my 5 star remains. Same great staff and food. Had the swordfish with corn succotash and brilliantly smooth and rich mashed potatoes with some green beans. My companion had the fish tacos which personally I never had which worth a damn except here - fantastic and I'll order that myself next time. Small ding - the dinnerware is really dated. Looks like they got it at my Aunt Lucy's estate sale leftovers. Clean certainly and functional, but well, farty looking. Original review: So living very close by and walking by this place for over a year I was actually in the low expectation mode. Whitecrest Eatery (always beware of places called "Eateries") but with just a single dining experience I was amply impressed enough to pull out the stops and go 5 stars here. It's located in a 19th century quasi defunct old brick sprawling factory in what was a blue collar quiet neighborhood of Stonington CT now being gentrified. But the funky surroundings (called the Velvet Mill which used to make coffin velvet linings in the 19tj and 20tj century ) adds to what is a really excellent dining experience if you are ready for the non trendy and non glitzy. The (often quite good) restaurant scene as in Mystic which is part of Stonington is great but this is a unique place you should visit. They have a full bar here and stocked with excellent off beat selections at very reasonable prices. The bar is done well as is the bartender staff - definitely holds its own among top places with creative and very good conconctions. (Try the hybiscus marguerita). The food is mostly local based - which is saying something considering all the natural and or organic farms, meat producers and the seafood from the local waters. You can't get more local - or excellent. Creative menu but not stupid and trendy. A perfect example the "tomato toast". Sliced perfect local tomato's over "straciatella" which is somewhat a cross of ricotta, burata and fresh mutz (what can I say I'm from the city ). This on top of their own sour dough bread and crowned with evoo and basil. It's summer on a plate. So well done and very satisfying. Oysters rightly cold and very local, righteous mignonette sauce served on side. (This part of "happy hour" specials. House salad looked a bit plain, but very fresh and crunchy lettuces with absolutely perfectly dressed lemon and evoo, salt. A place which deals with its salad so well belies real professionalism and dedication to great dining Topped off dinner with hybiscus Marguerita and the blueberry shortcake. Which wasn't shortcake but dense yet immensely satisfying butter cake (think upside down cake), perfect whipped cream , fresh blueberries and lemon zest. Oddly they sprinkled crushed dark chocolate on it (I didn't get the point of that - they'd be better served with crushed amaretti or even Graham crackers) but on the whole great ending. Really enjoyed it. (And the cool well done marguerita ) The general menu was (thankfully) simple and short but excellent with beef, fish and vegan choices (again think local and excellent). Looking forward to a more conventional dinner with them soon. Fantastic by the glass wines, craft beers and all around excellent choice with top notch and friendly staff. Kind of funky but very cool space. Highly recommended for either our of towners, tourists and us local folk. read more

Whitecrest Eatery - Swordfish - New American Near Me - Stonington, Connecticut

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Just had to write that I had the most insanely delicious meal at Whitecrest last night!! The Gnudi, new to the menu, was amazing--ricotta dumpling, kale, Italian sausage! Whitecrest consistently delivers with creative, delicious offerings. Pretty great martinis as well! Thank you, Whitecrest--so grateful to have you here in Stonington! read more

Have walked by this place for many years in velvet mill and I have no idea why we've never gone in for a meal. We went during their Wonderlust world food tour series in the winter. What an awesome experience! Their staff are amazing and knowledgeable, the food was ridiculously outstanding, and what a great experience. Look forward to going again. read more

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To start off with, this place is super unique atmosphere and fun, relaxing place to dine. Next, is this is definitely a true chef that is creative with their dishes and we appreciated everything we had. The appetizer fish taco had great flavors and the fish was fried perfectly. We also tried the Tallo Fries which are very hard to describe, however they are fried in a cleaner oil and are a must try. I normally order wings extra crispy as a personal preference but we did not and if I ordered them again I would ask for extra crispy, however the BBQ and buffalo sauce are homemade and fantastic. My wife also loved the homemade ranch sauce. We also ordered from their Santiago Spain inspired menu and got a shrimp in a sauce that was just incredible, along with a scallop wrapped in bacon in another sauce (sorry don't have the menu anymore) that was definitely not your average bacon wrapped scallop and a must try. We ended with a mixed berry trifle that was as good as the meal itself. read more

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I've eaten here probably 7-8 times in the last few years, and overall it's very good but I'm going to add a couple of caveats. The first is that it's a very uncomfortable experience when the weather is hot. There's no AC, so the inside dining space is humid and sticky. I'll only go back in when it's not summer. The other is something I've noticed twice now, which is that when the chef/owners aren't working, there's a noticeable drop in quality. The food is still pretty good, but not anywhere near the level of skill when Mr. Jensen is running the kitchen. The service staff are very pleasant and knowledgeable. The menu is creative and the food is made and plated with care. Ambiance is mixed - inside it's pleasant (except during very hot weather), but the dining area 'outside' in the mill's common area is not nice. They make nice cocktails, and have a pretty decent selection of beers. There are a lot of wines as well, but I don't drink wine so can't say much about if they're good or not. When Chef Jensen is cooking, this is much closer to 5 stars. Try to go then. read more

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My friends and I have been coming here for years and it is always very good. The best is the Buffalo blue cheese cauliflowers and the steak. Absolutely delicious. read more

Went back for Saturday brunch and we were once again very pleased! Malik was patient and friendly and made great recommendations. We had the traditional eggs Benedict (which was the best I have ever had) and the spicy chicken sandwich which my husband loved. Cannot wait to go back! read more

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My family stayed in Stonington Borough for a week in July and had an amazing meal during the first week of Chef Johan's Road Trip de Santiago series. The service was great but the food was incredible!! My adult daughter and son are also foodies like myself, so we shared all of the appetizers before the kids both had the Pulpo a la Gallega and I savored the Seabass a la Plancha. We completed the meal by sampling all of the featured appetizer from the road trip series menu. The meal was an absolute feast for the eyes and our taste buds. The next time we visit the area, I will definitely go back to eat here more than once. read more

Whitecrest Eatery - The Road Trip de Santiago appetizers were all incredibly! - New American Near Me - Stonington, Connecticut

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Fun, easy going vibe with extremely knowledgable waitress/general manager who explained every nuance of each yummy dish. Each plate was Cooked to perfection with attention to detail. You have to wait quite a while but it's worth it and just mentally prepare yourself to chat with friends and family, look at the architecture and paintings and relax. Wait for the piece de resistance . Be sure to buy a loaf of the best sourdough dough bread I've ever had for $8.00/ loaf. I'm from San Francisco so that's saying a lot! Be sure to check out the pizza joint next door made with the same dough as the loaf of bread. read more

Food, Service, Ambiance all 100%. I had the price fix dinner- appetizer-shrimp taco, then blackened swordfish and homemade banana ice cream for desert. My wife had the homemade gnocchi. Dinners were tremendous. We will be back!! read more

Haven't had the pleasure to dine in here yet. But just based on their sourdough bread-- mmm it's so good. Toasted with some boujee butter (my favorite is Vermont Creamery salted cultured butter) - it's amazing. For $5!!! Here! Take my money!! read more

Whitecrest Eatery - Sourdough bread - New American Near Me - Stonington, Connecticut

The Chef and Wife owner did a great job with the space they're in. They take a lot of chances changing the menu (food and ethnicity of the cuisine) so frequently. Very tough for restaurants to pull off successfully with food costs, knowing par levels in short time, which dishes sell, and customer volume. WCE doesn't always knock it out of the park with some of their frequently changing items, but I still think they rock. Food is very very good overall. Service was excellent. Place is fun. Last time we were there, the wife was serving tables with their newborn baby on her! Love it and their ambition. Cant wait to return. Hope they thrive! read more

Loved everything about this place. Jazz bands, owner holding her baby. The food taste like perfection and uniqueness. I'm so excited to go back read more

Everything was perfect! The customer service, the food, the ambiance and decor! Will definitely be coming back soon! read more

4 1/2 stars but could easily be five. Went for one prix fixe meal and had a burger. The menu for $48 pp was good but the lobster risotto was mushy and different than traditional risotto. Only one of us had prix fixe and If we knew we'd have picked something else for that price. The burger was fab! The pork Milanese went by and it looked incredible! The olive oil cake was delish! Bill was over $100 but we'd like to try it again! The hostess/owner walking around with the baby attached in the baby carrier is a real warrior! Wow impressed! The building in the velvet mill was unique. We liked the vibe sitting at the bar! read more

This is the BEST restaurant in Mystic/Stonington. You have a chef trained in Europe who believes in all natural ingredients and delivers. Not only that but they own the best pizza place- Back Door Pizza. Sourdough pizza that will rival anything you've ever had. Try their sourdough chocolate chip cookies and tiramisu and thank me later. Best food- no seed oils whatsoever and local sourcing. read more

We have been to Stonington for vacations and visits many times, but we stay in town and like to walk to restaurants. This time, we had dropped two of our children at UConn and wanted to get brunch. This is an EPIC choice! Easy parking, cheerful staff, cute place with space for people with dogs - love that! I got the Eggs Benedict and pressed coffee, my husband had the burger. First of all, I usually nibble the home fries, but these were the best I have ever had in my life!! Perfectly seasoned with herbs and salt. My Eggs Benedict was the most flavorful I have had - simply delicious. The crust was a bit hard, and difficult to cut, so I cut them off. Lovely sourdough bread, so who cares? Price was totally reasonable, coffee was terrific and served in a dainty painted cup...all in all, best brunch ever!! read more

We have now been here twice and loved it both times. Nestled deep in the heart of the historic Velvet Mill in downtown Stonington, there is a ton to see and do within reach and this is the perfect place to stop and enjoy a delightful meal. They definitely trend towards spicy dishes but I love that! Try the buffalo Brussels sprouts or the steak frites. We love their cocktails and wine selections too. Service is super friendly and timely. We like the "indoor patio" but the inside has a lovely dark ambiance too that looked very romantic. read more

We were staying at an AirBnB in a log cabin on a farm, and were recommended to eat here. The food from the farm is served here, and let me tell you, the dishes made we're absolutely AMAZING!!!! Everything that came out of the kitchen was so full of flavor and just delicious. My daughter ordered the calamari and it wasn't the fried kind, it was sautéed with spinach and Gigante beans, and some homemade bread to soak up the broth. It was outta this world!!! We made reservations a bit later in the evening and some of the menu items had sold out, so that's gotta tell you something, make the reservations earlier. The restaurant was in an old factory building that was updated to hold other shops and retail stores. I think that's a great concept. Besides the calamari, we ordered wings which were perfectly cooked and had a nice flavor to them. And for dinner we ordered the Seared Swordfish over corn and potato succotash and Fish Tacos. The swordfish was soooo good, and my wife and I talked about how simple the concept of the dish was but you'd never think of putting corn / potato succotash over swordfish, it totally worked! Fish tacos were really good, and the tiramisu for desert was the perfect ending to dinner, even tho the chocolate mousse was sold out. We had a great time, the staff was friendly and walked out of there super impressed and very happy. On the way out, pick up a fresh loaf of baked bread for $5.00! Also, the menu changes daily / weekly, so what you see on the menu I posted might not be there when you go. read more

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Best fish tacos on the east coast! All our food was simple, yet delicious and so full of flavor. Also, cutest atmosphere. So trendy! Happy we stumbled upon this place. Staff was also amazing. We will be back. read more

Great food and service! Ingredients seem from the farm to the table. The place is hard to find though read more

We went there yesterday for a date night, and it was absolutely perfect. We enjoyed their ever changing menu for the Thursdays "Tasting for Two." Everything was delicious. Highly recommend giving this special menu a try! We got there a half hour early. Had some happy hour appetizer. The Buffalo brussels and house fries in addition to our dinner. A ton of food, so definitely save your appetite for this. We split a bottle of their red wine Monastrell. First course was oysters with cucumber namasu. Terrific blend of ingredients on oysters. Second course was Thai chicken meatballs, and lastly Peanut satay noodle. For dessert we ordered the warm cookies. Right amount of food for the two of us. We will be coming back for another Thursday Tasting for Two menu! Thank you for an u forgettable meal! read more

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Gourmet cafe, farm to table style, delicious food. Friendly staff, fresh ingredients. Stumbled into this place as we were starving next door at the Beer'd Brewery. When we found out we could just place an order and they would bring it to us, we knew it was a no brained. They have delicious finger food, elevated dishes, at reasonable prices. All food is fresh, made to order. Yummy ingredients and savory plates. Ordered a quick tomato and mozzarella grilled cheese with fries. As basic as it sounds, it was far from being basic. Truly enjoyed it and loved the pink aioli that comes with it. Herby, thin-cut , crispy fries go well with it. Wish we had more time to enjoy this place and dine in. For sure would go back here for a quick, fresh bite. Corn on the cob was amazing. read more

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Great spot for outdoor dining indoors. Nice selection of small plates and appetizers with a good selection of wine and craft beer. Wait staff was plentiful and attentive. Local oysters were fantastic, watermelon, peppers, chile and cheese salad was delicious and calamari great for sharing. Duck wings were below par - too deep fried and sweet. The outdoor feel was provided by the airy interior use of an old warehouse which makes it feel like a reliable and safe spot for bad weather. read more

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Honestly if you do not know it's there, you don't know it's there. We thought we were lost and kept circling the parking lot and the building. Service was good and the sourdough bread and butter were amazing. It is really hard to believe the food was good inside an abundant looking building. It's worth a try. read more

First Visit Review. Why did I just find this place!!! Brunch was so delicious ! Every dish was executed perfectly. We shared the Avocado toast that was loaded with fresh soft avocado, tomato jam, and topped with an egg. The DBL burger was juicy and perfectly sandwiched with toasted bun (maybe brioche? It was definitely fresh and not out of a bag). Pancakes were like no other, slightly crispy edges but soft delicious center. We also ordered the old fashioned breakfast which included their 'bacon slab' aka bacon candy! So addicting we ordered a side too. It may not look IG worthy in my photos but We will be back for dinner asap! read more

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So my family and went to check out Beer'd but we got hungry and ran into whitecrest eatery, and can I just say 'WOW". The vibe was chill and the food was incredible, the staff were super friendly. We will definitely be going back! read more

First time here (Thursday nite) and this week the menu was a Tour of San Diego Prix Fixe. So.... my review on food is for something you can't order.. lol. Swordfish was outstanding, in a bisque sauce a bit unexpected as a San Diego dish but the sauce was amazing. Fish was fresh and light. I started with the Fruit and Fug salad, with honeycomb honey. Peaches, Fig, Arugula, Feta. Amazing flavor and the honey was a nice surprise. Could have maybe used a bit more feta. Desert was a berry trifle. Light, creamy and i could not finish. Mate had the Carne Asada and i had a few pieces. The steak was very tender and unlike a lot of places where the Carne Asada is greasy and salty...this wasn't. It has a deep smokey, earthy flavor and the seasoning really was brought out. Service was excellent. Location is in Velvet Mill. Seating is in very large indoor "patio" like setting. No AC, so be aware. For $45 it's a BARGAIN. Definitely worth going to again! 4.25 Stars. A gem in the Borough! read more

I am literally obsessed with this place. I came here once with my boyfriend because I was in the mill and was feeling hungry and we sat at the bar and the service was amazing the bartender was super friendly. The veggie burger and drinks were fantastic. Then I came here last night during their pop up pizza night completely on accident and I loved it. The pizza was perfect and they had merch I had to purchase because it was so cute! If I was still a server I would 100% try to work here because the vibes are amazing :) read more

This restaurant is located in Velvet mill and when you walk in at first it can be a bit hard to find (especially if it's your first time in Velvet mill). It really feels like stumbling upon a hidden treasure when you locate the restaurant. We came here for Valentine's Day and that week they had a pre-fixed Italian menu that came with appetizers, a main course, and tiramisu or chocolate mousse options as a dessert. Everything we ordered was delicious and well worth the price! It seems like they have a couple staple menu items and then a rotating cuisine theme (or at least that was the case when we went). The week we went was Italian themed, but previous weeks included Indian and Mediterranean themes. The restaurant is small and cozy and has a warm and welcoming atmosphere. It was such a romantic spot for a date night but could also be nice and cozy for groups of friends. They have a bar area as well and a really great bartender. I can't wait to go back here! read more

Whitecrest Eatery - Beautiful ambiance - New American Near Me - Stonington, Connecticut

Popped in for a beer before an event, place is so cute! Love the greenery and the ambiance so cozy. The ladies behind the bar were very nice and helpful. I got some French fries to snack on and it came with this Mayo fry sauce so yummy and had some seasoning on the fries, extra crispy. read more