The best food ever Intimate & Great ambiance Thoughtful servers and even a jazz guitar musician to add to an uplifting experience. Get the tuna & the bay scallops, you won't be disappointed!!
Lauren Medina
Great service in a casual fine dining atmosphere. Good flavors and fresh ingredients seasoned and cooked perfectly BUT my date and I actually felt ill after this meal because it was too rich. We shared one potato leek soup, one mussel appetizer and one duck and scallop entree. I understand it’s French cuisine and I enjoy rich foods but the amount of cream and butter was overly indulgent in each dish. Was very promising and we wish it had turned out better…
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Brenda H.
A charming small venue with local relics making a relaxing atmosphere. The food was fresh, local and artfully prepared a real feast for the eyes and pallet. The staff was friendly, attentive and engaging making our night extra special.
Paola Dockendorff
Fabulous restaurant! Great service, great atmosphere, and most of all a great experience. The food was amazing and we will be back again for sure. Thank you!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: New England Clam Chowda, Duck
Lisa M.
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.
Carmen V.
Cozy ambiance, friendly staff and always amazing food! My favorite place for special occasions.
Debbie J
Wow. What a great restaurant. Fabulous food, wonderful service, lovely atmosphere, and live music to boot; a guitar player who set the mood perfectly. Four of us had great meals, including two of us who are Vegans, and the vegan entrée was absolutely delicious. We will definitely eat here again when we are in town. Highly recommended.Vegetarian options: Great vegan entree.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mac Baxter
Great laid-back atmosphere! Food was delicious, and the drinks were tasty.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: London Broil, Duck, House Chili
Mary M.
The food was the worst I've seen anywhere in a while. It seemed cooked ahead and reheated, maybe from the day before. The Stonington fluke was soggy, the potatoes were barely warm. The salmon was over-cooked and dry. No waitress in sight after placing our order. So disappointed.
kimberly ebel
Hostess was not friendly, actually rude to us. Very nice to her local patrons which made it more obvious. Food was very good though.
Nice. But really crowded, even on a Tuesday! Seriously, we arrived at 630 and it was jammed with locals.
Commamaven
I booked dinner early on a Tuesday evening during a solo vacation trip to Stonington. I've been coming to the Mystic/Stonington/Westerly area annually for a few years now, but this was my first meal at the Water Street Cafe. It did not disappoint. Service: just perfect, no hovering, food presented in a timely and unrushed sequence. The server, Sarah, was excellent. So too the hostess, whose name I neglected to note. I had booked for the bar area since I was alone, and she offered a high-top table just behind her station. She provided a bit of conversation, and that plus my view of the street and the bar made the meal all the more enjoyable. Food: Where to begin? Started off with a spritzer and a simple salad of farm greens. I knew I was in for a treat as I crunched into what were obviously freshly toasted sesame croutons. Jacques Pepin would have been proud! Moved on to their signature duck and scallops - oh my! This unique combo was a perfect melding of flavors. The scallops were large, moist, and incredibly fresh. Oyster mushrooms, julienned carrots, and string beans complimented both fish and meat perfectly on a bed of mashed potatoes. Ended with the best creme brulee I have ever had - just the right texture between a pudding and a cheescake, topped with a crisp sugared crust. Even the coffee was exceptional. I was surprised how busy it got for a Tuesday night, but the server reminded me that the cafe is closed Sunday and Monday, so I suppose it makes sense. I would highly recommend making a reservation to ensure you have adequate seating for your party. The cafe is a very popular spot with both locals and visitors.
Alice Fitzpatrick
Best swordfish ever ( with hoisin sauce).
Richard Durishin
My other favorite restaurant in Mystic/Stonington. The room management is a mess. The bartender is, quite frankly, one of the best in the business in this area. The service is fun and friendly. And the food is freaking fantastic!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Addison
classy and food is AMAZING. service is always amazing there too. Definitely a vacation favorite.
The best food ever Intimate & Great ambiance Thoughtful servers and even a jazz guitar musician to add to an uplifting experience. Get the tuna & the bay scallops, you won't be disappointed!!
Great service in a casual fine dining atmosphere. Good flavors and fresh ingredients seasoned and cooked perfectly BUT my date and I actually felt ill after this meal because it was too rich. We shared one potato leek soup, one mussel appetizer and one duck and scallop entree. I understand it’s French cuisine and I enjoy rich foods but the amount of cream and butter was overly indulgent in each dish. Was very promising and we wish it had turned out better…
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
A charming small venue with local relics making a relaxing atmosphere. The food was fresh, local and artfully prepared a real feast for the eyes and pallet. The staff was friendly, attentive and engaging making our night extra special.
Fabulous restaurant! Great service, great atmosphere, and most of all a great experience. The food was amazing and we will be back again for sure. Thank you!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: New England Clam Chowda, Duck
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.
Cozy ambiance, friendly staff and always amazing food! My favorite place for special occasions.
Wow. What a great restaurant. Fabulous food, wonderful service, lovely atmosphere, and live music to boot; a guitar player who set the mood perfectly. Four of us had great meals, including two of us who are Vegans, and the vegan entrée was absolutely delicious. We will definitely eat here again when we are in town. Highly recommended.Vegetarian options: Great vegan entree.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great laid-back atmosphere! Food was delicious, and the drinks were tasty.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: London Broil, Duck, House Chili
The food was the worst I've seen anywhere in a while. It seemed cooked ahead and reheated, maybe from the day before. The Stonington fluke was soggy, the potatoes were barely warm. The salmon was over-cooked and dry. No waitress in sight after placing our order. So disappointed.
Hostess was not friendly, actually rude to us. Very nice to her local patrons which made it more obvious. Food was very good though.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
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Nice. But really crowded, even on a Tuesday! Seriously, we arrived at 630 and it was jammed with locals.
I booked dinner early on a Tuesday evening during a solo vacation trip to Stonington. I've been coming to the Mystic/Stonington/Westerly area annually for a few years now, but this was my first meal at the Water Street Cafe. It did not disappoint. Service: just perfect, no hovering, food presented in a timely and unrushed sequence. The server, Sarah, was excellent. So too the hostess, whose name I neglected to note. I had booked for the bar area since I was alone, and she offered a high-top table just behind her station. She provided a bit of conversation, and that plus my view of the street and the bar made the meal all the more enjoyable. Food: Where to begin? Started off with a spritzer and a simple salad of farm greens. I knew I was in for a treat as I crunched into what were obviously freshly toasted sesame croutons. Jacques Pepin would have been proud! Moved on to their signature duck and scallops - oh my! This unique combo was a perfect melding of flavors. The scallops were large, moist, and incredibly fresh. Oyster mushrooms, julienned carrots, and string beans complimented both fish and meat perfectly on a bed of mashed potatoes. Ended with the best creme brulee I have ever had - just the right texture between a pudding and a cheescake, topped with a crisp sugared crust. Even the coffee was exceptional. I was surprised how busy it got for a Tuesday night, but the server reminded me that the cafe is closed Sunday and Monday, so I suppose it makes sense. I would highly recommend making a reservation to ensure you have adequate seating for your party. The cafe is a very popular spot with both locals and visitors.
Best swordfish ever ( with hoisin sauce).
My other favorite restaurant in Mystic/Stonington. The room management is a mess. The bartender is, quite frankly, one of the best in the business in this area. The service is fun and friendly. And the food is freaking fantastic!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
classy and food is AMAZING. service is always amazing there too. Definitely a vacation favorite.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5