The Mill on the River
$$ • American, Bars, Vegetarian
Hours:
989 Ellington Rd, South Windsor
(860) 289-7929
About The Mill on the River
Customers' Favorites
The Mill on the River Reviews
I used to be the Executive Chef there way back in 1994. Helmar and Arturo were the owners then. I retired now finally in May 2025 and was getting ready to move to the Philippines for good and get married to my Pinay wife. I had some good memories and of course when I was Executive Chef I made sure the food was exceptional. We took "Best Continental Cuisine" that year in Connecticut magazine. So many years later I decided to have a farewell dinner with my three brothers there....read full review
The seafood, the atmosphere and our server, Amanda
Though the food and atmosphere were fantastic, the service was terrible. Our server, Emma was haughty and rude. Overall just very bad at her job. We observed her treat a large party next to us very badly, telling them she had another party coming in to hurry them along. Another party was never sat at that table. She clearly treated them differently than other tables, not to say she was very nice to us either. The other employees we interacted with were wonderful and the food was...read full review
Menu
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 12 - 8:30PM |
| Wednesday | 12 - 8:30PM |
| Thursday | 12 - 8:30PM |
| Friday | 12 - 9:30PM |
| Saturday | 12 - 9:30PM |
| Sunday | 11AM - 8PM |
The Mill on the River offers an excellent setting with a great ambiance and some of the best quality food in the Hartford area. The menu features delectable options like the grouper, seafood martini, and delicious salmon with mashed potato and coleslaw salad, along with choices like Rigatoni with rabe, chicken, and sausage, and the Prime Rib special. Dining on the covered patio provides a relaxing experience with a view of water and woods. The interior is attractive, enhancing the beautiful setting. The service is exceptional, with friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive staff who make guests feel welcome. Customers thoroughly enjoy the dining experience, praising the superb food prepared to perfection and the attention to detail by the chef. Many visitors say the presentation is lovely, and the atmosphere creates a five-star experience. Guests often return to celebrate special occasions or simply enjoy the wonderful environment and delicious meals. However, some guests have noted that on busy evenings, the seating arrangements can be tight, impacting the overall experience.