35 Best American Restaurants near Pawcatuck

“muy deliciosas sus pizzas...especialmente la hawaiana !! saludos !! que sigan los éxitos !!“

“Our server Randi was very attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. She is a real p.lus for your business. The firecracker shrimp was amazing.“

“We chose Dog Watch in Stonington to celebrate our 30th anniversary and is always so welcoming, our server was Sara and she took very good care of us. My husband had soda and I had a spicy watermelon margarita which was delicious. I started with a shrimp and roasted corn chowder . We both had an order of our favorite clams casino.My husband had his favorite lobster blt . We shared an order of bang bang shrimp and my main course was the Dog Watch salad. For dessert we had limoncello and key lime pie. Everything was delicious. The evening was a lovely memory. We look forward to our next visit.“

“Many restaurants will charge high prices to create an aura of quality and fine dining, only to disappoint when it comes down to eating. Shipwright's Daughter is not that place. The prices are on the high side but wow, do they deliver. Four adults, four very different entrees and everyone left with all smiles. My beef strip loin was cooked perfectly and everything that accompanied it was tasty. Some signature cocktails were discounted for the 5 - 6 pm happy hour and were, again, delicious. Our server was friendly and attentive without overtaking the conversation. If your taste buds deserve a holiday this place is worth a visit.“

“ok so you would never know it from the outside but go inside. this place is def a hidden gem. the food is absolutely incredible. very chill comfy vibe. going back for sure“

“As always, we love our experience at Ella's, We are never disappointed. My husband had the halibut which was a special and he is still talking about it. In his words "every time we go to Ella's, we are treated to a delicious meal. It is always so creative and innovative". I had the salmon and forbidden rice which I love. One in our party had a new menu item which was made with pork belly. Definitely, next on our agenda. It looked so tempting. Thanks, Jeanie and James.“

“We came to mystic for a weekend trip with our 4 children. I googled places for breakfast and kitchen little came up. I am so thankful we went and checked it out, it is in such a beautiful spot, we walked down by the water while we waited 5 minutes for a big table, the food was delicious, everyone was so welcoming, staff was amazing! I already want to go back for the eggs Benedict. And from ages 13, to 1 all my kids ate. Definitely check this place out if you’re in the area“

“Excellent atmosphere, service, libations and fare! Where else can you go to a Colonial Tavern-Restaurant that was built before the American Revolutionary War. I have been coming for years and have found that it’s gotten better if anything! Fireplace in the bar is great. It’s my favorite in Mystic CT.“

“Excellent from start to finish. Sat on the patio for dinner. We shared meatballs for the appetizer and they were some of the best I have eaten at a restaurant, nice touch of basil. Our party tried a couple of pasta dishes and scallops and risotto and all were delightful. Service was professional, friendly and efficient. Highly recommend.“

“Wedding photographer, Mystic local, and food lover here...Oyster Club is the best restaurant in Greater Mystic for sure. I've been with my wife for a few special occasions but have also photographed a wedding celebration here.Chef Renee and company know what they are doing. If you're anything like me, you'll love the uniqueness of everything Oyster Club has to offer, from the the dishes to The Treehouse. This is New England fine dining at its best.If you're in the area (and even if you're not; just make a reservation and plan a drive), you have to stop for a meal at Oyster Club!“

“Last evening I had what is possibly the best meal I’ve ever had in our area of SE Connecticut. We had the Tasting for Two at Whitecrest Eatery - Pork Schnitzel with Buttered Peas, Roasted Root Vegetables, and Lingonberry Compote. Absolutely everything was fresh, including the meat. The Schnitzel was light as a feather, the coating crisp, and the pork juicy and clean tasting. The peas were so delicious, I could have eaten a whole pot of them. I didn’t know food could taste this marvelous! Service was great, even the music playlist was fabulous! The dessert, Lemon Ice Cream with a raspberry reduction and crumbled cookie, was, again, light and refreshing, obviously fresh made. It was what I imagine dinner in heaven would be like.“

“The food was very good! My husband and I shared the Lobster roll it wasn’t overly buttered , you can taste the lobster. The atmosphere eas nice and service was good.“

“Lovely restaurant, perfect for our anniversary, but also a fun bar at the front. People at happy hour were really enjoying themselves, and down the hallway is the main restaurant overlooking the water. Lovely and quiet. Diverse menu with great options for omnivores and vegans. I appreciate a vegan menu, with courses created as vegan—not a dish intended for omnivores with something missing (that always disappoints). The moussaka was awesome! Service was friendly and flawless! Just lovely!“

“We were a party of four on a Friday night at 7:30. People filled the place by 8:30. There was a $15 cover to see Take it to the Bridge. The sound in the place is fantastic and the band was awesome. We also ate dinner from the cafe. I had the Nashville Chicken sandwich with house chip that was on the specials menu for the night (mild, medium, hot) $17. The sandwich was very large, cooked perfectly and it was delicious. I ordered it spicy hot, but it had no spice at all. There was a slight taste of ranch, I think they spread some on the bun. The waitress didn't come over to ask how everything was so I didn't get a chance to get hot sauce of any kind. I also tried the panko chicken sandwich, which was also excellent. The chicken was lightly battered, it was pretty much had the texture of a grilled chicken sandwich. It had lettuce, tomato, pickles, aioli, and bacon. The chicken was tender and juicy and the bacon was crispy. I would recommend going for the music and the food. The menu is small, but has plenty of healthy and not so healthy option to please a wide variety of tastes.“

“HIGHLY RECOMMEND!New owners here made a HUGE difference. Food is fantastic. Been twice - hash & Eggs and today a western Omelette. Both delicious and properly executed.Service is also amazing - smiling, helpful and perfectly attentive.Jess was amazing!“

“Unexpected delight! Great Bloody Mary’s, amazing garlic butter shrimp and hot lobster rolls! Menu has a wide variety of choices and we had TERRIFIC service. We will be back. (Sorry, enjoying the food too much to remember to take pictures!)“

“It's a really nice environment to be in. If you're like me and prefer less crowded restaurants, go for dinner as late as possible. We went at 7pm, and it was the ONLY time I've seen empty seats there. I'm just not a fan of packed places. The food is amazing, and I love looking into the kitchen to see what the cooks are preparing. Thank you for a great time, each time!Parking: There's a parking lot in the rear of the building; super convenient. There's also street parking towards the front of the building as well.“

“So much fun even if you are a terrible bowler. Went with a group for a fundraiser. Pitchers of beer, mixed drinks, and food available at the lanes. Great for parties. Connected sports bar with bar food and tons of tvs to watch any sport you wish. Enjoyed the nachos and quesadillas. Fun time!!“

“4/21- current lobster roll price is $30. Got the Connecticut style one simply due to the fact that hot butter lobster rolls are superior to mayo based NE ones.The lobster roll was delicious but I thought it couldve has more lobster in it. Overall would recommend“

“It's absolutely one of the best breakfast stops we've ever made. The staff was so friendly and they were kind enough to find us a spot. I recommend reservations for this spot. It's extremely small and very busy, but it's quaint and cozy. The food was to die for. I don't know what they put on the homefries, but they were delicious. The blueberry pancakes are a must try if you stop. I'm definitely going again with reservations.“

“Stephanie one of the owners is so charming and creates such a friendly atmosphere here. You can feel the buzz when you come in. My Stonington fluke was a stomach shot back my days living in this delightful village. And friends loved their tuna. Yummy. Keep it going guys. You do a great job.“

“A trip to Westerly from CT to pick up a prom dress brought us here because Ramen and noodle restaurants are hard to find near us in New London County. We had to park street side, and we were the first ones there when they opened. Greeted immediately and we started with the pan-fried Dumplings. PERFECT! So nice we forgot to take a pic. We then had a lovely Mojito-styled mocktail and then on to the main dish of "drunken and black sauces" over our Ramen. The portions are perfect, we took some home. Packed with flavor and very fresh ingredients. I would love to know where they get their produce from it was super fresh and the fruits in our desserts (sticky rice and fried ice cream) were of the best quality! I never order two desserts, we usually share one but we made an exception this day. So glad we did! The atmosphere is quaint and limited in space, the staff is super amazing and helpful. I am so glad we found this Noodle Restaurant, we plan to come here anytime we are in Westerly. Locals are so lucky!!“

“We had an awesome experience we met the new manager Lindsay, She was so friendly and welcoming. We loved our food. My friend got boneless chicken breast wrapped in lettuce, I got the buffalo chicken sandwich And we got truffle fries on the side. They also sell fair trade certified Maine root. Certified organic root beer. We will definitely come back and try this again. We are coming from Massachusettes. I get five stars for everything. Also I wanted to add the place is so clean and the girl cooking in the back Nelly looks like she actually likes her job ?“

“Normally we have good luck here, but not tonight! Sat at the bar, ordered a chicken ceaser salad with extra hot chicken(thinking I would get at least warm chicken). Nope cold chicken. We had a woman who I've never had before ask what kind of dressing I wanted on my caesar salad. At that point I knew I was in trouble.We got our food, I did not eat any of it due to the COLD chicken, woman never came back to check on us, never realized I ate none of it. Asked for boxes and still said nothing. Unbelievable.“

“I have gone to Sam's shack for years ...always enjoyed the sun and the parking attendant was always a hoot. We have since became friends. They have a wonderful lifeguard on duty at all times throughout the week. Good food at the shack . Breakfast and lunch or snacks ?. Plenty of parking also $20Parking: Very good parking area. Plenty of parking also“

“Nathalie was our waitress tonight and she is absolutely amazing! Beautifully kept with an awesome personality. Food was 5stars delivered from from Michael C who was also very welcoming!Tonight was my first time here and I will most certainly be back again very soon!“

“Horrible quality of food! Barely any flavor n maybe 4 mushrooms on burger 2 small slices of bacon n one slice of cheese .20$ on a burger n fries! I'm so disappointed! I'll go to McDonald's or burger King n get more of a burger than here!“

“The food, drinks and service were fantastic but it's not my kind of ambiance. The high top tables are so long that you share them with other parties and for a place that serves alcohol there were a lot of screaming and crying children.Kid-friendliness: There were a surprising amount of children when I went“

“Matches Tavern is one Foxwood's little known gems. Delicious casual fare at reasonable prices in an elegant, dark wood pub style atmosphere. It is actually across the street from the casino in the down stairs of the Golf Club House. Ariana was our server. Friendly and professional. I had the Chicken and Bacons sandwich with Fries for $16.95. Great tasting & well priced. I highly recommend this place.“

“BEST CLAM FRITTERS. I am a local guy and have lived here most of my life. Every summer I conduct my version of the great fritter chase. SEAVIEW SNACK BAR, is the 2023, UNDISPUTED winner. Best quality and Quantity of clams, best taste, best of all the cheapest. CONGRATULATIONS SEAVIEW, they got fritters right.“

“I've been here before as well, but this time we visited for my mom's birthday. Brought our two young kids (6&8). All of the food was amazing! We got the nachos for an appetizer, soup, salad, cod, eggplant parm, and the kids got a burger. I think they may have the best nachos I've ever had before. And I love my nachos ? Will definitely be going again when we're in town.“

“Slightly higher prices than other breakfast places but you get what you pay for here. Great food, no matter what you like for breakfast, nicely presented with a touch of class like cloth napkins, attentive service and well separated seating.“

“A very clean, neighborhood eatery. An efficient kitchen. A diner?, more like a café with farm fresh food. Local family owned and operated. Breakfast plate was served still steaming. The atmosphere was great and friendly. A true pleasure for breakfast or lunch.“

“My husband and I arrived on Thursday. We asked the Hostess, (Andrea) if we could make a reservation for Friday night at 8pm. Unfortunately, we weren't able to make them with her. But, Andrea was a real help and informed us to go online. She promised she'd be there on Friday night. True to her word, Andrea was there. She remembered us and was a real joy! I wish all employees were as pleasant and easy going as Andrea! Foxwoods HighRollersLuxuryLanes is so lucky to her!!! This is a great place!“

“Amazing food- best salmon l've ever had. Beautiful atmosphere and flavorful drinks. Our waitress Justine was very knowledgeable about the menu and had a great attitude. We will definitely be back!“