Restaurants near Hopkinton

“Everything I picked up was incredibly fresh and tasted like it was made with real care. The smells hitting you as soon as you walk through the door are absolutely heavenly, and it was hard not to want to buy one of everything in the display case. The only reason I am not giving it full marks is because the line was a little long and it was tight inside, but the treats themselves were definitely worth the wait. I would happily come back here again for a morning treat.”

“I have been dining at Wood River Golf for over 10 years maybe even closer to 20 they have had their ups and downs especially during "C". Dinner this past Saturday night was fabulous. Their chicken parmesan is still the best around. I can say with confidence I have never had a bad meal there. Prime rib Saturday was cooked to perfection. I highly recommend! I know everyone has been struggling to find good help but thank the Lord they have a strong family support system and a wonderful bartender who has always been loyal.”

“Great food and would most definitely come back again!”

“Lucky House is our go-to restaurant for us! We are always greeted with a smile and feel like family. Food is excellent and so is the service. Whenever we decide to eat out, Lucky House is always the first choice!”

“My husband raves about the baked cod, five stars! He says it is the best in the area! We also love the pizza and the friendly service!”

“One of our breakfast favorites in fact I had a big surprise birthday party there a year ago and it was outstanding quality of the food was 1st class, the service was outstanding they could not do enough to please and made sure it went well. Been a regular there ever since consistent outstanding quality with super service.”

“Great atmosphere and the very BEST bartenders! Especially Yvonne ❤️”

“A dinner at Longo reminds me of visiting my Nani for her old school Italian homemade cooking. The one issue is I stare at the menu for too long because I can't decide what to order! Everything is fresh and delicious. Salute!”

“📅 11.13.25 *WRITTEN REVIEW Big Al’s Reel Reviews - EP.180 Whitecrest Eatery 💎 (Velvet Mill - Stonington Borough, CT) Tonight I headed back inside the historic Velvet Mill for my next food adventure and Whitecrest Eatery did not disappoint. Founded in 2019 by husband & wife team Johan Jensen, a Danish born, British-trained chef, and Abby Hamann, a Connecticut native, Whitecrest focuses on fresh, high-quality ingredients and dishes that are handmade with care. You can seriously feel that philosophy the moment the plates hit the table/bar. I grabbed a seat at the bar, and the place was packed. The atmosphere was low-lit, warm, bustling, with high ceilings and beautiful décor that makes the Velvet Mill such a standout setting. Service was handled by a small three-person team: Liz (manager)- friendly, welcoming, and a supporter of Big Al’s Reel Reviews Amber (my bartender/server)- attentive and on point Jocy- helping run the floor Even with a full house, they kept everything moving smoothly. Service was bomb.💣 Now let's talk about the Food: 1️⃣ Steamed Wild Maine Mussels- $16 💣 BOMB The sauce- cream fraîche, herbs, Weissling, and lemon was addictive. Mussels cooked perfectly, full of flavor, and the sourdough they make in house and served with it was the perfect pairing. A strong bomb right out the gate. 2️⃣ Béarnaise Burger- $22 💣 BOMB Burger came out perfectly cooked bright pink inside, juicy, seasoned right. Alone, it’s a thumbs-up… But then the tallow fries hit. These fries are soft, hot, insanely flavorful, and some of the best fries I’ve had anywhere. The fries elevated the entire plate into a straight bomb. 3️⃣ Roasted Duck Breast- $36 💣 BOMB This dish was incredible. Duck breast cooked perfectly, tender, rich, and beautifully plated. The potatoes were absolutely amazing, and every bite delivered. I was full, but I wanted more. Another full bomb. ⭐ FINAL VERDICT: WHITECREST EATERY IS AN OFFICIAL BIG AL’S 💎 GEM SPOT 💎🔥 Every dish: bomb Service: bomb Atmosphere: bomb Experience: bomb That makes two Gem Spots inside the Velvet Mill 💎 Dock 9 and 💎 Whitecrest Eatery. If you’re in or near Stonington Borough, this place is absolutely worth checking out so get your a** down there right away, and make sure you tell ’em Big Al sent you! To the Whitecrest Eatery Team: Thank you, I had an amazingly Dope dining experience ❤️ ☝🏾❤️ - Big Al Mayo “See you on the Rebound, Peace✌🏾out””

“Best spot in downtown Westerly. I fact best spot in Westerly and surrounding areas.”

“This is a wonderfully friendly and delicious find. The owner keeps professional and focused even when obviously slammed with customers of all ages and is just pleasant and humorous to talk with during any lulls. The food is delicious visually and by taste surpassing mass produced crap. It’s worth a drive and tip well!”

“The food is grea! Everything on the menu is good. I Haven't had a meal here that I didn't enjoy. Great servicea and drinks. This restaurant is a hidden gem for its location...”

“This is the BEST Thai food!!! Everyone is so kind and the food is amazing!!! I will forever recommend this restaurant. The owner comes out to say hello whenever I go. Last night we got take out and it was just as amazing!!! Thank you for all you do!!”

“best breakfast ive had in a long time.”

“I travel 1200 miles to come here. The owner and entire staff are amazing. Stopping here is as important as visiting the people I have to visit. All kinds of special drinks and foods and they remember every year when I show up. If we had a place like this in Florida I would never leave. This the place.”

“Nate & his dad are great people! Their food is delicious! the beers are very good too. We love coming here because of the amazing atmosphere!”

“Outstanding food, service, atmosphere. Pricing was well worth the huge portions. First time visit. Would definitely return. Five stars.”

“Vibrant Latin food, perfectly baked goods, solid espresso beverages. Wine list is sneaky good, too. Located in one of the few places in the Stonington/Mystic area that has parking. They are the best at pretty much everything!”

“02.12.25 'Big Al's Reel Reviews' dropped into a Spot located in the Town of Stonington called Dog Watch Cafe. I dropped in unannounced late this afternoon to find out if this spot is serving up Great food, great service with a great atmosphere. Absolutely everything about this place is amazingly Dope!! I absolutely loved the full experience from the service, the atmosphere and most importantly the delicious meal! Dog Watch Cafe is without a doubt a Top Notch restaurant! This place is Off The Hook!! 💣💣💣 Thank you Dog Watch Cafe 👍🏾 194 Water St. Town of Stonington, CT See you on the rebound, ☝🏾❤️- Big Al Mayo”

“Mystic Soup Co always has great food. They also have supported us as First Responders. Thank You Mystic Soup Co for helping us for our event!”

“Really cool employees that are down to earth. I like that they use local beef. Cowboy burger is phenomenal. It is a bit pricey. However, I used to spend 15$ - 20$ at McDonald's and get the same thing! Graze has real meat. Fries could be better, but at graze they are made with beef tallow I beleive. Anyways, Cheyenne is really cool. Pretty sure she's the day manager at the Westerly location.”

“This bakery has the most delicious desserts! Thanksgiving we ordered pecan pie that was scrumptious! Christmas we ordered ginger bread cheese cake that was both decadent and decorative. I would give this vegan bakery a 10 ⭐️ star rating.”

“I absolutely love my annual visit to the sunflower fields here! It’s such a beautiful place to visit, especially when all the sunflowers are in bloom.

They offer pick-your-own sunflowers, which is one of my favorite parts of visiting. I also always try to plan my visit around their annual Sunflowers for Wishes event, where proceeds from every sunflower purchase go toward the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Admission is $3 per person, and I believe the sunflowers are an additional $3 per stem. They also have delicious ice cream!

This year, I tried their special sunflower-flavored ice cream they offered during the event, along with the coconut flavor and both were SO good.”

“We are from Connecticut, and headed to East beach yesterday, on one of the hotter days. Wanted to try something different for dinner and found this place. I highly highly recommended. Love the building, the location and especially the food. Very, very creative, but approachable and delicious. We tryed acouple of the different tacos, and also the green curry on grits, which made my mouth very, very happy. You've got to try this place.”

“My wife and I discovered the Hungry Haven a few weeks ago. We’ve been back four times and haven’t been disappointed yet. The food is great service is great good portions quaint atmosphere, if your hungry and in the area, Hungry Haven is the place.”

“The beef cheek dumplings and oysters were superb. The sword fish (special that night) and summer fettuccini were delicious. The restaurant is beautifully decorated with art work for sale on the walls. Our waitress was very sweet and attentive. Checked in on us often. Highly recommended.”

“i love the curry and also the scallion pancakes, everything is incredibly delicious”

“Friendly, great food, fair prices!”

“📅 01.10.26 ✍🏾 BIG AL’S WRITTEN REVIEW ✨Big Al’s Reel Reviews - EP.200 🍾🎉 🍽️ Tin Peddler 👍🏾🫳🏾 📍 North Stonington, CT Visited on 01.10.26 ✨ Episode 200 was very special for me. I’ve now walked into 200 small businesses, spent my own money, recorded, edited, and put together 200 full episodes shining a light on local spots and by bringing real eyes, real viewership, and real attention to places that deserve it. That doesn’t even count all the other videos I’ve done along the way supporting even more businesses. This moment means a lot to me because this entire journey has been 100% done by me and 100% supported by you. I truly appreciate every like, share, comment, message, and conversations along the way. Thank you for riding with me and being part of this from the beginning. It doesn’t go unnoticed. Now… let’s talk about how this night went. Walking inside, the place immediately looked beautiful. Warm, clean, and inviting. As the night went on, the room kept filling up naturally. I counted 14 tables total, and while we were sitting there, 10 of them were occupied. The vibe was lively, people were enjoying themselves, and the energy in the room felt right. Service was solid from the jump. Big shout-out to Tayla, our server, who was attentive, and kept everything moving smoothly throughout the visit. Most importantly, she was very friendly and I absolutely love her personality 😎 Now let’s talk about the food. Here’s what I lined up: 1️⃣ BBQ Dry-Rub Chicken Wings - $14 👍🏾👎🏾 Yo, these wings were good. Cooked well, seasoned nicely, and enjoyable to eat. No complaints there. But value matters. You’re getting six wings for $14, which breaks down to about $2.33 per wing, and that’s definitely on the high end for some wings. Taste gets a 👍🏾 Value gets a 👎🏾 They serve good wings… but the price stings a little. They should consider increasing the order from 6 to 8 wings. 🤷🏾‍♂️ 2️⃣ Mussels Marinara - $17 👍🏾 Solid mussels. Great portion size, served in a flavorful broth, and that warm grilled ciabatta bread was perfect for dipping. The Swiss chard mixed in with the onions was a really nice touch. No complaints here because it was delish.😎 3️⃣ Davis Farm Cornbread - $10 👍🏾 It was soft, moist, a little loose in texture, but still enjoyable. Nothing crazy, nothing that blew me away but a decent, respectable starter. 4️⃣ Peddler Burger & Hand-Cut Fries - $22 💣 Yo… let me talk about this burger for a second. This right here was an amazing burger. Cooked perfectly, juicy, flavorful, and balanced exactly how it should be. The special sauce with the onions was hitting, the bun was right, and I enjoyed every bite. 😋 This burger was a home run. Straight up. If this burger didn’t come through the way it did, this review would’ve been a lot more iffy. But it did. 😁 Easy bomb 💣 5️⃣ Beer-Battered Haddock & Fries - $26 👎🏾🤮 And now… the huge miss. This dish was horrible. The haddock was mushy, translucent, and the batter was separating from the fish. I love Haddock, it should be firm and flaky but this wasn’t even close. One bite and it ended up in a napkin. I don’t know if it was frozen, over-battered, or overcooked, but the texture was completely wrong and it did not taste good. I couldn’t eat it. I tried the coleslaw, hoping it might help save the plate. No way. It wasn’t good either. I just gave up. This earned a clear thumbs down 👎🏾. Note: Before wrapping up, I met Julian, the owner, on our way out the door and we took a photo together. I always respect when an owner shows face and engages with guests. My Final Thoughts: So here’s the thing with Tin Peddler. There’s a lot to like here. The space (I remember when it used to be a Subway Restaurant) has been remodeled beautifully, the vibe was right, and the place was clearly buzzing while we were there. Some dishes absolutely hit, especially that burger. But I’ve gotta keep it real. That burger saved the review. The fish & chips were an insult.🤷🏾‍♂️😄 When a dish comes out mushy, translucent, and inedible, that’s not something I can overlook. The wings were good but p”