Restaurants near Hopkinton

“If you run out of baked goods and PIZZAby 10:00 a.m. on a weekend constantly, wouldn't you ask yourself if you aren't interested in pleasing your regular customers? You fail the customers who come all the time and tend to the tourists evidently.
Oh well, sign of the times.”

“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 ❤️”

“📅 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””

“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!”

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

“it's like cheers! but we miss the chicken marsala. the staff and other food is always 10/10 though. bring back the marsala lol

please bring back the chicken marsala! or at least for a special sometimes!

the duck wonton's or rangoon special = delicious (forgot the name)
crab crusted scrod special = A+

the fried green beans = please make these a regular item! they're so good and they're so easy! we always get them when they're on the specials menu”

“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!!”

“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!”

“I stumbled upon this super cool place while driving through town and I am so glad I stopped by. The vibe inside is awesome because they have all these neat vintage items and antiques to look at while you wait for your drink. The coffee I ordered was absolutely perfect, really smooth and flavorful, and the pastry I got with it was incredibly fresh and delicious. The people working behind the counter were incredibly friendly and welcomed me with big smiles right when I walked through the door. It is the perfect spot to chill out, read a book, or just enjoy a really good morning brew in a unique setting. I will definitely be making this a regular stop whenever I pass through the area again.”

“best breakfast ive had in a long time.”

“📅 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”

“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!”

“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”

“Second year visiting amazing quality of beef amazing service and no dye no artificial crap in their soft drinks their cola is amazing. I'm a Pepsi addict and their cola hands down is the best. I recommend their cheeseburger with fried onions and cheddar cheese side of fries their french fries are great also natural cut and excellent and go for the cola flavor amazing healthy you don't get that fast food feeling at all what a great place I wish we had one in Connecticut! Everyone is so nice there we ate outside this year it was amazing the temperature was 89° everything is kept really clean even the bathrooms staff is very nice keep doing what you're doing! Can't wait to visit again this summer”

“Love their ice cream it's a slightly pricey but it is well worth it and it's delicious and there was plenty of parking it was the weekend and they were still plenty of parking and most things are very quick to come to you unless you get like a giant Sunday or something and there's a couple of them then maybe your order might take a few minutes my wife got a peanut butter chocolate ice cream cone and a waffle cone itself I got a regular call with black raspberry ice cream and we had it within like two or three minutes. And it was delicious. The only thing I would change is they do not fill the cone itself if you get one or two scoops they just put it on top so your whole cone is empty. Ice cream is only on the top. Which I guess for a child would be easy for them to drop their ice cream off their cone because it's not connected to anything relationships resting on top of the cone. But other than that the taste of it was delicious and also they do a lot for charities they do the sunflowers for kids that are terminally ill. So they do, do things good with some of the money they earn.”

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

“We chose Owl and Dove by its location and menu. We were not disappointed. We sat at a table overlooking the river. The food was very good and the server was pleasant and effiecient. At lunch the restaurant filled up completely but the whole scene was calm and pleasant. We loved that their were no TVs in the dining room.”

“Our first visit to High Tide Juice Co. last night and we were not disappointed. Drawn in by Friday night Taco specials and some live music, but their healthy, fresh drinks were a bonus. Loved the tacos and their 808 drink was delicious! Friendly crowd and great music by Phil, Dave and Fred… we’ll be back!”

“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.”

“The coffee is excellent! No acidity and smooth.”

“Our new favorite lunch spot! Delicious Thai food...so many lovely things to eat!”

“Friendly, great food, fair prices!”

“Fresh coffee the best!! Fresh food every day! Delicious!! Friendly folks Wonderful❤️❤️ All the food is fresh, made to order on site Try anything and everything! Quiche is Excellent! 🥯🥯☕️☕️🧋 Bagels from New York! Let’s meet at Fresh Cup Cafe!”

“Visiting the area for one day/night and selected Hoof’s for dinner off of Google Maps, restaurants near. We were not disappointed! We sat at the bar for dinner and we each had a glass of wine. The bar tender was a very friendly charismatic guy who took great care of us! He started us with great tasting crusty bread with flavored butter and amazing olive oil. We got an order of oysters rockerfeller which were yummy, then split a cesaer salad which was so crunchy and fresh. Our main dishes were very, very tasty. When we arrived around 5:30 on a Friday there were a few diners, but when we left they were nearly full. I can see why! DELICIOUS!!!”

“Met an old friend for lunch, had a wonderful experience! Cozy window table, Shared an amazing cinnamon roll, and had delicious sandwiches. And great iced coffee! Definitely recommend!”