Lovely views on three sides of wharf, excellent food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Roy J. Fries
The food here was excellent, and sitting at the bar made for a fun, relaxed experience. Our server was attentive and friendly, and the drinks were top-notch. The menu offered a wide variety of options, with plenty of choices for vegetarians as well. Everything we tried was flavorful and well-prepared. Between the great service, tasty food, and welcoming atmosphere, this spot is a solid choice whether you’re grabbing a casual bite or enjoying a night out.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Diana
Always a special dining experience on New Years Eve! Our 4th year to have dinner at Breakwater after the Lobster Trap Tree! FOOD, SERVICE & Ambiance is FABULOUS.
Ray LeBlanc
Quick and easy walk in seating. Good was exceptional, reasonably priced. Warm atmosphere and right on the water. Highly recommended.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
DorothyAnnie Al
My husband and i came here for the first time on our honeymoon and it was amazing! The happy hour you can't beat the price for the quality of food it is delicious and Matthew is very accommodating and awesome thank you guys for a great experience next time we're in the area we will definitely be back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Richard
Our party ordered chowder, spicy shrimp appetizer, scallops, short ribs, seafood pasta and salmon. All were expertly prepared. Service excellent. Generous cocktails.
Julie
we had a great time food and service were fantastic! The only bad part of my meal which was the grill seafood medley was the rice. it was awful!
Victoria
A lovely lunch! Wonderful service, great ambience, Perfect espresso martini, clam chowder bowl and crab cakes.
Emily DeWitt
Went here for family dinner (about 30 people) after my mother's funeral. Everything prepaid for. Staff very friendly, our waiter was fabulous. Shared calamari appetizer with my niece- very good, except the cherry peppers were fried in the same batter as calamari & unless paying close attention you might not get what you intended to eat. Calamari very good, peppers too hot for me. Sister and I had surf and turf - I got steak, she got flounder roll. Both very good. It is too pricey for me and i llive out of state (Arkansas), so probably won't return again.
Kathy Hearn
Great food with specials we appreciated, inspiring us to try something new. Pleasant, accommodating staff quickly greeted and sat us, without a reservation. The sunset views while dining were beautiful.
Pros: great atmosphere and location, food tastes great! Cons: if you have food allergies they do not care if you live or die! I told the server about my allergies and food got delivered to my plate with my allergens in it. My main course was “confirmed” safe but it gave me a (thankfully) mild reaction. Stay safe allergy folks!!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 1
Al Mayo
11.11.25
*WRITTEN REVIEW
Big Al’s Reel Reviews - Ep.179 🇺🇸 (Veteran’s Day Edition)
🍽️ Breakwater - Stonington Borough, CT
Big Al’s 💎 Gem Spot
It was one of those raw, windy Veteran’s Days down by the shoreline.
My pops and I stopped first at Stonington Point, the American flag waving strong over the water. He looked at it and said, “I did my 20.”
That line hit deep.
From there, we made our way to Breakwater, a beautiful spot right on the harbor. The second we stepped inside, we were greeted by that warm coastal glow thru bright windows, with beautiful waterfront views, and a calm, classy energy. 💣
And then came one of those full-circle moments life throws at you sometimes…
Our server was Trina, someone I worked with almost 30 years ago at Mohegan Sun Casino. Seeing her again made the day even more special. She was absolutely wonderful, kind, quick, and professional. It was everything you could expect. Service was top-notch. 💣
Now let’s talk about that food 👇🏾
1️⃣ Crispy Fried Calamari- $17.50 💣
Light, crispy, and perfectly fried. The cherry peppers gave it just the right kick, and that Thai Chili sauce was straight fire. Pops and I tore it down in minutes 🤷🏾♂️😀 both calling it a bomb.
2️⃣ Fish & Chips- $24.50 💣
Fried Atlantic Cod - Done golden and perfect. My fries were crispy and seasoned just right; My Pops went with sweet potato fries. Delicious Coleslaw, and with cocktail sauce every bite of fish hit. Comfort food at its best. We both said bomb
3️⃣ Seafood Pasta- $34.50 💣
This one was loaded: four big scallops, three shrimp, crab meat and two thick lobster pieces all swimming in a creamy garlic Parmesan sauce with a little sweetness from the julienne veggies. Every bite was rich, buttery, and flavorful. This s**t was incredible - bomb all the way.
Everything we ordered hit. No misses, no maybes.
Breakwater delivered from start to finish Son! Great atmosphere, phenomenal service, and food that was cooked with care and flavor.
This Veteran’s Day review turned into something special.
Breakwater is officially a Big Al’s 💎 Gem Spot.
You need to get your a** down there right away and check them out and make sure you tell ’em, Big Al sent you!
See you on the Rebound, Peace✌🏾out
☝🏾❤️ - Big Al Mayo
“Always Keeping it Real to Reel”
Rebecca rode
Always a great experience because the food a water views are spectacular.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nick Mancuso
This is a really solid waterfront seafood place. Our bartender was very friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable about the menu. We tried a bunch of dishes, standouts were the raw oysters and the clam chowder (which is pescatarian!). We would definitely return here.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Jon
Breakwater is hands down our favorite restaurant. The food is always incredible and we've never had a bad waitress or experience. Drive from 1.5 hrs away to come here.
Lovely views on three sides of wharf, excellent food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food here was excellent, and sitting at the bar made for a fun, relaxed experience. Our server was attentive and friendly, and the drinks were top-notch. The menu offered a wide variety of options, with plenty of choices for vegetarians as well. Everything we tried was flavorful and well-prepared. Between the great service, tasty food, and welcoming atmosphere, this spot is a solid choice whether you’re grabbing a casual bite or enjoying a night out.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Always a special dining experience on New Years Eve! Our 4th year to have dinner at Breakwater after the Lobster Trap Tree! FOOD, SERVICE & Ambiance is FABULOUS.
Quick and easy walk in seating. Good was exceptional, reasonably priced. Warm atmosphere and right on the water. Highly recommended.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
My husband and i came here for the first time on our honeymoon and it was amazing! The happy hour you can't beat the price for the quality of food it is delicious and Matthew is very accommodating and awesome thank you guys for a great experience next time we're in the area we will definitely be back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Our party ordered chowder, spicy shrimp appetizer, scallops, short ribs, seafood pasta and salmon. All were expertly prepared. Service excellent. Generous cocktails.
we had a great time food and service were fantastic! The only bad part of my meal which was the grill seafood medley was the rice. it was awful!
A lovely lunch! Wonderful service, great ambience, Perfect espresso martini, clam chowder bowl and crab cakes.
Went here for family dinner (about 30 people) after my mother's funeral. Everything prepaid for. Staff very friendly, our waiter was fabulous. Shared calamari appetizer with my niece- very good, except the cherry peppers were fried in the same batter as calamari & unless paying close attention you might not get what you intended to eat. Calamari very good, peppers too hot for me. Sister and I had surf and turf - I got steak, she got flounder roll. Both very good.
It is too pricey for me and i llive out of state (Arkansas), so probably won't return again.
Great food with specials we appreciated, inspiring us to try something new. Pleasant, accommodating staff quickly greeted and sat us, without a reservation. The sunset views while dining were beautiful.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Pros: great atmosphere and location, food tastes great!
Cons: if you have food allergies they do not care if you live or die! I told the server about my allergies and food got delivered to my plate with my allergens in it. My main course was “confirmed” safe but it gave me a (thankfully) mild reaction. Stay safe allergy folks!!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 1
11.11.25 *WRITTEN REVIEW Big Al’s Reel Reviews - Ep.179 🇺🇸 (Veteran’s Day Edition) 🍽️ Breakwater - Stonington Borough, CT Big Al’s 💎 Gem Spot It was one of those raw, windy Veteran’s Days down by the shoreline. My pops and I stopped first at Stonington Point, the American flag waving strong over the water. He looked at it and said, “I did my 20.” That line hit deep. From there, we made our way to Breakwater, a beautiful spot right on the harbor. The second we stepped inside, we were greeted by that warm coastal glow thru bright windows, with beautiful waterfront views, and a calm, classy energy. 💣 And then came one of those full-circle moments life throws at you sometimes… Our server was Trina, someone I worked with almost 30 years ago at Mohegan Sun Casino. Seeing her again made the day even more special. She was absolutely wonderful, kind, quick, and professional. It was everything you could expect. Service was top-notch. 💣 Now let’s talk about that food 👇🏾 1️⃣ Crispy Fried Calamari- $17.50 💣 Light, crispy, and perfectly fried. The cherry peppers gave it just the right kick, and that Thai Chili sauce was straight fire. Pops and I tore it down in minutes 🤷🏾♂️😀 both calling it a bomb. 2️⃣ Fish & Chips- $24.50 💣 Fried Atlantic Cod - Done golden and perfect. My fries were crispy and seasoned just right; My Pops went with sweet potato fries. Delicious Coleslaw, and with cocktail sauce every bite of fish hit. Comfort food at its best. We both said bomb 3️⃣ Seafood Pasta- $34.50 💣 This one was loaded: four big scallops, three shrimp, crab meat and two thick lobster pieces all swimming in a creamy garlic Parmesan sauce with a little sweetness from the julienne veggies. Every bite was rich, buttery, and flavorful. This s**t was incredible - bomb all the way. Everything we ordered hit. No misses, no maybes. Breakwater delivered from start to finish Son! Great atmosphere, phenomenal service, and food that was cooked with care and flavor. This Veteran’s Day review turned into something special. Breakwater is officially a Big Al’s 💎 Gem Spot. You need to get your a** down there right away and check them out and make sure you tell ’em, Big Al sent you! See you on the Rebound, Peace✌🏾out ☝🏾❤️ - Big Al Mayo “Always Keeping it Real to Reel”
Always a great experience because the food a water views are spectacular.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is a really solid waterfront seafood place. Our bartender was very friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable about the menu. We tried a bunch of dishes, standouts were the raw oysters and the clam chowder (which is pescatarian!). We would definitely return here.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Breakwater is hands down our favorite restaurant. The food is always incredible and we've never had a bad waitress or experience. Drive from 1.5 hrs away to come here.
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