Stone Row Kitchen + Bar

948 Main St, Willimantic
(860) 423-4243

Recent Reviews

Vanessa V.

Absolutely delightful. I couldn't be more satisfied with our meal at Stone Row. We enjoyed several small plates, each of which was phenomenal. Our selection included the beets, baked mussels, fatty pork, and the day's special: split pea gnocchi. The gnocchi, hand-made by the chef that day, was a standout. It was melt-in-your-mouth delicious - light yet satisfyingly filling, easily our favorite dish of the night. The seared scallops, served with a most delectable sauce, were another highlight. A definite 10/10. Drinks: highly recommend Whiskey Tango Foxtrot. Espressso martini was also very good and smooth. Service/atmosphere: Carly's exceptional sweetness and just-right attentiveness added to our experience. My mom and I visited for a relaxing catch-up, and the tranquil, inviting atmosphere of the place was just perfect

Kimberly Hulslander

Server was mediocre at the very best, seemed to be playing catch up at every turn. Unfortunately no more than an order taker. Smash burger looked great on paper but the meat wasn't seasoned in any way. Crème brûlée is my go to, but this seemed liked it was bruleed and put back in the fridge? Also could have been that the server was very slow to serve it, as it came well after the burger that was ordered at the same time.Cheese board, scallops and fingerling potatoes were great.

Food: 3

Service: 2

Linda Kronick

Delicious small

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Cheese Board

Nick Tomassone jr

Had the sausage and peppers sandwich and the artichoke spinach dip. No impressed at all. The mustard does not belong on the sandwich the potatoes were very good but the plate of catsup seemed like it was poured yesterday and was nowhere near enough. Had to ask for more water. Wait Staff was not very attentive. The added culinary tax... What can I say. Pay your help don't charge me to pay them for you.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 2

Flora O.

Never a bad experience but also not a standout. I would describe almost everything I have tried here as "fine." The ambiance is nice, and it always seems to be full but not crowded. There are some odd plating/prep choices - for example, the spinach and artichoke dip came with a large slice of cheese melted on top that could not be integrated with the dip, so we had to just peel it off. Nothing to write home about but also not bad.

Holbrook Smith

The ratings and reviews are high. We must have visited on a bad day/time on 2/10/23 around 2:00. The decor is cool/hip. The hostess was snooty. The service was very slow (one server). The butternut squash soup was very tasty but served at lukewarm temperature. The scallops were tasty and cooked perfectly but served at room temperature. The brioche bun seemed more like a hamburger bun (white bread and no egg wash on top) and the chicken salad had nice texture but was bland. Sorry, guys. We will not be back.

Ellen S.

We usually love Stone Row! Usually great food and service. But tonight was a huge disappointment. They were out of burgers so hubby ended up with a grilled cheese sandwich, my monk fish was overcooked and the broccolini was tough. They were out of other choices . We waited a long time for drinks and food. The staff was clearly overwhelmed. We had a reservation and yet they ignored us and we waited. We won't rush back.

Mike K.

Really disappointed in recent dinner after being a vocal supporter of stone row before. poor communication between server and kitchen and lots of mistakes. Ticket gets lost but nothing is offered to make up for it; waitress forgets to tell us they are out of burgers. Huh? Seems like an odd item to be out of. Some food comes for one diner, nothing for anyone else for 5 minutes. Entrees come but one item is forgotten so we could see the chef visibly annoyed. Wine ordered for dinner arrives well after food arrives. Waitress was mostly absent and worked hard to avoid eye contact when we wanted some attention despite the restaurant only being half full. The food fortunately was very good. The duck with creamed leeks was the star. But I have to say that for a restaurant that claims to have a seasonal menu 60 % of the menu was the same on our last two visits during different seasons and some items, like spinach artichoke dip, belong on a menu at Olive Garden not this one. While we got an apology from the waitress nothing was taken off the bill or offered as a comp. Management seemed no where to be found We took friends who had never been. I don't think they or we will be rushing back

Mickey M.

This restaurant is so over hyped. I have only had good drinks here & the food always disappointed me. Here are some items my husband & I have tried & why we found it underwhelming: Chicken wings: soooo tender & perfectly cooked. I do wish it had a little more crunch to it, but that's not the issue. The flavor just was not there. It was like eating plain chicken wings seasoned with maybe salt and pepper...maybe. It was so saucy so a bit confusing Pork belly : again, so tender & perfectly cooked but now opposite problem - so salty! Like ocean water. The pickled onions & cucumber slices complimented it nice though to cut the saltiness. Smash burger & fingerling potatoes : very greasy. The bun was soggy beyond belief with grease. The potatoes were undercooked. We left this one plated with 2 bites removed. Duck : the leeks and mushroom was heavenly! I love duck. If it's on a menu, I 100% of the time will get it, so I'm very familiar with how it should taste. This dish I had to send back because the duck was sour/spoiled. I was very disappointed. Now we didn't send anything else back or complain because to each their own, & they were edible. The duck though made me sick from the bites I did try. I really love the ambiance of stone row, and the bartenders know how to make cocktails best that I've ever had. We may go back but just to visit the bar for beverages. They also have a great selection of liquors, some I've never heard of but the bartenders are very knowledgeable about the products they carry. I'd really love to go back & try their other items, including oysters, but I'm a bit turned off from the food now. If I do, I'll be sure to update this review. Overall - drinks 10/10, food 3/10, presentation 10/10, atmosphere 10/10, comfort 7/10.

SalvadorAble S.

Food was over priced for the quality. They plate well but the food was sub par. Save your money for a better place.

Laura Pizzoferrato

Food was excellent, atmosphere is charming and warm. 10 out 10 would recommend. Went for lunch, and was impressed. Service was a little slow but I can't honestly hold that against them, there was only one person running the dinning room, and she was very hard working running around taking care of EVERYTHING customer facing. Even with all her responsibilities, she was fun pleasant and helpful.Their homemade bourbon walnut ice cream was to die for.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Smash Burger

Renee C.

HIDDEN GEM ALERT! This is such a wonderful restaurant with affordable prices and high quality food and drinks! My friend and I each had a pre-fixe 3-course lunch for $25 each and it was such a steal! The food was absolutely delicious and the chef was extremely accommodating of food allergies! Finally, the cocktails were outstanding! The artistry in the presentation is second to none and the taste was impeccable, it made it hard for me to only order one! Overall, a trip here is one you will never regret!

Melissa Sorrell

We stopped in visiting our son at Eastern. Delicious ! Beautiful ambianceWe had the lunch special for $25. French onion soup, grilled cheese and homemade pudding. Was very tasty, great portions.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Valrhona Chocolate Pudding, Grilled Cheese

Kyle Dorau

Been here twice and loved it both times! The food lives up to expectations. What a hidden gem. The Prix Fixe lunch is great. Will definitely return.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Valrhona Chocolate Pudding, Grilled Cheese

Shannon J.

The mulled sangria was just perfect. We also really enjoyed the Arfichoke dip with the crisp pita chips.

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