37 Best American Restaurants near Pawcatuck

“We placed a very large order for a birthday party at the last minute. The Pizza Lady got the order delivered to us right on time, and everyone at the party kept asking where it was from because it was so good. Very happy with our experience and will definitely be back.“

“The food is very good. Bartenders have always had a high attention to detail. Randi especially have been very considerate of my needs. Every server I’ve had here has a high level of care. Some of the best food & service I’ve had a hotel“

“Parking across street large lot. Chairs tables front of restaurant before you walk in. Bathroom to right as you walk in. Hostess to left. Get a seat closer to the bar area. Views are magical. Outside another dozen or more tables and a bar. So no need to worry about space. But as the season kicks in make a reservation. Prices are inexpensive for the shore. Food is excellent. Drinks prices reasonable. Good beer choices and mixed drinks.“

“Many restaurants will charge high prices to create an aura of quality and fine dining, only to disappoint when it comes down to eating. Shipwright's Daughter is not that place. The prices are on the high side but wow, do they deliver. Four adults, four very different entrees and everyone left with all smiles. My beef strip loin was cooked perfectly and everything that accompanied it was tasty. Some signature cocktails were discounted for the 5 - 6 pm happy hour and were, again, delicious. Our server was friendly and attentive without overtaking the conversation. If your taste buds deserve a holiday this place is worth a visit.“

“I visited Nashville, TN last year with friends, and have been trying to find a similar spicy chicken sandwich. I stopped by the Tin Peddler in North Stonington after work for takeout and decided to try the "Nashville Chicken", with tangy slaw, pickles, kewpie mayo, and a homemade bun. It was everything I could have imagined in the first bite. Spicy and delicious! The fries were an added bonus. Looking forward to going back with friends to try more items on the menu.“

“We came to mystic for a weekend trip with our 4 children. I googled places for breakfast and kitchen little came up. I am so thankful we went and checked it out, it is in such a beautiful spot, we walked down by the water while we waited 5 minutes for a big table, the food was delicious, everyone was so welcoming, staff was amazing! I already want to go back for the eggs Benedict. And from ages 13, to 1 all my kids ate. Definitely check this place out if you’re in the area“

“Wedding photographer, Mystic local, and food lover here...Oyster Club is the best restaurant in Greater Mystic for sure. I've been with my wife for a few special occasions but have also photographed a wedding celebration here.Chef Renee and company know what they are doing. If you're anything like me, you'll love the uniqueness of everything Oyster Club has to offer, from the the dishes to The Treehouse. This is New England fine dining at its best.If you're in the area (and even if you're not; just make a reservation and plan a drive), you have to stop for a meal at Oyster Club!“

“Excellent atmosphere, service, libations and fare! Where else can you go to a Colonial Tavern-Restaurant that was built before the American Revolutionary War. I have been coming for years and have found that it’s gotten better if anything! Fireplace in the bar is great. It’s my favorite in Mystic CT.“

“I loved this restaurant. It is a fun and lively environment. Our waitress was very nice and attentive. We ordered the sea scallop risotto and the lamb chops as our main courses, they were both fantastic. For appetizers we got the ricotta bruschetta and white sauce mussels, also very good. The wait for our food was quite long but it was a busy night.“

“Have been here many times and mostly wonderful experiences. But most recent visit left a bitter taste in my mouth with the manager/hostess being extremely rude to my party. The phrase "this isn't that kind of place" when asking if possible to turn a 4 top into a 5 top. Wait staff and food was excellent.“

“One of our favorite restaurants. Have been here upwards of 20 times or more and have never had a dish or cocktail we haven’t enjoyed. The best burger in town for sure and their sourdough is out of this world delicious. The menu changes often with a few staples so you’re never bored and can always try something new. Very fresh, always.Extremely talented team!“

“Unexpected delight! Great Bloody Mary’s, amazing garlic butter shrimp and hot lobster rolls! Menu has a wide variety of choices and we had TERRIFIC service. We will be back. (Sorry, enjoying the food too much to remember to take pictures!)“

“We were a party of four on a Friday night at 7:30. People filled the place by 8:30. There was a $15 cover to see Take it to the Bridge. The sound in the place is fantastic and the band was awesome. We also ate dinner from the cafe. I had the Nashville Chicken sandwich with house chip that was on the specials menu for the night (mild, medium, hot) $17. The sandwich was very large, cooked perfectly and it was delicious. I ordered it spicy hot, but it had no spice at all. There was a slight taste of ranch, I think they spread some on the bun. The waitress didn't come over to ask how everything was so I didn't get a chance to get hot sauce of any kind. I also tried the panko chicken sandwich, which was also excellent. The chicken was lightly battered, it was pretty much had the texture of a grilled chicken sandwich. It had lettuce, tomato, pickles, aioli, and bacon. The chicken was tender and juicy and the bacon was crispy. I would recommend going for the music and the food. The menu is small, but has plenty of healthy and not so healthy option to please a wide variety of tastes.“

“Sat at the bar and had a happy-hour appetizer, mussels, and clam strips. All were great! Scored a reduced price on our drinks as well. It's Right downtown on the main street near the bridge. Kind of dark inside and not sure if outdoor seating is an option...but afterall we were there in April.“

“Our waiter, Brian, who was also the hostess and bus boy at the time, was amazing! He was helpful, took his time explaining the menu with us and one of the best waiters we've had. The calamari was hot and delicious, and my fish tacos were delicious. We would certainly go back if we are ever in the area, so hats off to the chef and Brian. Thank you for a wonderful lunch experience!“

“I ate at The Pantry for the first time and it was an excellent experience all around! The waitress was kind and attentive, and the food was delectable. The menu has a wonderful array of options that will appeal to all. The owners were conversing with customers and were working hard to ensure the restaurant was running smoothly. The Pantry is a gem of Westerly and I will definitely be going back soon!“

“It's a really nice environment to be in. If you're like me and prefer less crowded restaurants, go for dinner as late as possible. We went at 7pm, and it was the ONLY time I've seen empty seats there. I'm just not a fan of packed places. The food is amazing, and I love looking into the kitchen to see what the cooks are preparing. Thank you for a great time, each time!Parking: There's a parking lot in the rear of the building; super convenient. There's also street parking towards the front of the building as well.“

“So much fun even if you are a terrible bowler. Went with a group for a fundraiser. Pitchers of beer, mixed drinks, and food available at the lanes. Great for parties. Connected sports bar with bar food and tons of tvs to watch any sport you wish. Enjoyed the nachos and quesadillas. Fun time!!“

“4/21- current lobster roll price is $30. Got the Connecticut style one simply due to the fact that hot butter lobster rolls are superior to mayo based NE ones.The lobster roll was delicious but I thought it couldve has more lobster in it. Overall would recommend“

“It's absolutely one of the best breakfast stops we've ever made. The staff was so friendly and they were kind enough to find us a spot. I recommend reservations for this spot. It's extremely small and very busy, but it's quaint and cozy. The food was to die for. I don't know what they put on the homefries, but they were delicious. The blueberry pancakes are a must try if you stop. I'm definitely going again with reservations.“

“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.“

“A trip to Westerly from CT to pick up a prom dress brought us here because Ramen and noodle restaurants are hard to find near us in New London County. We had to park street side, and we were the first ones there when they opened. Greeted immediately and we started with the pan-fried Dumplings. PERFECT! So nice we forgot to take a pic. We then had a lovely Mojito-styled mocktail and then on to the main dish of "drunken and black sauces" over our Ramen. The portions are perfect, we took some home. Packed with flavor and very fresh ingredients. I would love to know where they get their produce from it was super fresh and the fruits in our desserts (sticky rice and fried ice cream) were of the best quality! I never order two desserts, we usually share one but we made an exception this day. So glad we did! The atmosphere is quaint and limited in space, the staff is super amazing and helpful. I am so glad we found this Noodle Restaurant, we plan to come here anytime we are in Westerly. Locals are so lucky!!“

“We had an awesome experience we met the new manager Lindsay, She was so friendly and welcoming. We loved our food. My friend got boneless chicken breast wrapped in lettuce, I got the buffalo chicken sandwich And we got truffle fries on the side. They also sell fair trade certified Maine root. Certified organic root beer. We will definitely come back and try this again. We are coming from Massachusettes. I get five stars for everything. Also I wanted to add the place is so clean and the girl cooking in the back Nelly looks like she actually likes her job ?“

“Normally we have good luck here, but not tonight! Sat at the bar, ordered a chicken ceaser salad with extra hot chicken(thinking I would get at least warm chicken). Nope cold chicken. We had a woman who I've never had before ask what kind of dressing I wanted on my caesar salad. At that point I knew I was in trouble.We got our food, I did not eat any of it due to the COLD chicken, woman never came back to check on us, never realized I ate none of it. Asked for boxes and still said nothing. Unbelievable.“

“I have gone to Sam's shack for years ...always enjoyed the sun and the parking attendant was always a hoot. We have since became friends. They have a wonderful lifeguard on duty at all times throughout the week. Good food at the shack . Breakfast and lunch or snacks ?. Plenty of parking also $20Parking: Very good parking area. Plenty of parking also“

“Horrible quality of food! Barely any flavor n maybe 4 mushrooms on burger 2 small slices of bacon n one slice of cheese .20$ on a burger n fries! I'm so disappointed! I'll go to McDonald's or burger King n get more of a burger than here!“

“Had best and Cutest waiter in town..Andrew...I order crispy chicken sandwich.. some reason I was expecting a small salad. It was not it was a piece of chicken the size of my face between beautifully toasted bread..the bread didn't stand a change with this chicken beast..somehow they need stronger bread for this sandwich....my daughter got doulde decker...said it was numy...I'll be back..also hello to the guys..mark, donnyand Paul “

“This place definitely exceeded expectations. What we thought was a traditional small brewery turned out to be more of a hub for a bunch of microbreweries. They have a solid selection of beers from local breweries around the area but the food was a great standout. This might sound silly but their French fries are by far the best I’ve had anywhere and their cinnamon sugar pretzel bites was a mound of deliciousness easily more than enough for two and realistically 4 people. We ended up sharing ours with the tables to the left and right of us. ?“

“Matches Tavern is one Foxwood's little known gems. Delicious casual fare at reasonable prices in an elegant, dark wood pub style atmosphere. It is actually across the street from the casino in the down stairs of the Golf Club House. Ariana was our server. Friendly and professional. I had the Chicken and Bacons sandwich with Fries for $16.95. Great tasting & well priced. I highly recommend this place.“

“I’ve had a decent amount of lobster rolls but this was THE BESTTTT by far. So yum. Too bad we’re only visiting the area because we would love to be back. Totally recommend! The clam strips were just alright and kinda pricey but the lobster rooollll, I’ll dream about it. The area was also super nice!“

“I've been here before as well, but this time we visited for my mom's birthday. Brought our two young kids (6&8). All of the food was amazing! We got the nachos for an appetizer, soup, salad, cod, eggplant parm, and the kids got a burger. I think they may have the best nachos I've ever had before. And I love my nachos ? Will definitely be going again when we're in town.“

“Slightly higher prices than other breakfast places but you get what you pay for here. Great food, no matter what you like for breakfast, nicely presented with a touch of class like cloth napkins, attentive service and well separated seating.“

“A friend and I were in the area for poker and looking for somewhere great to eat before playing. We came across The Salty Heifer and were game to give it a try because of the name alone - before reading any reviews. Thankfully, we weren't disappointed. Yesterday afternoon, I had the best burger ever (The Phoenix Rising Burger); so much so that we returned again this morning to repeat that meal. So, for the first time ever in my life, I'm having a burger for breakfast.If you're looking for great food, energy / vibes and a really cool space to enjoy it all, then The Salty Heifer is the where you want to come.“

“My husband and I arrived on Thursday. We asked the Hostess, (Andrea) if we could make a reservation for Friday night at 8pm. Unfortunately, we weren't able to make them with her. But, Andrea was a real help and informed us to go online. She promised she'd be there on Friday night. True to her word, Andrea was there. She remembered us and was a real joy! I wish all employees were as pleasant and easy going as Andrea! Foxwoods HighRollersLuxuryLanes is so lucky to her!!! This is a great place!“

“The Fisherman is our go to for date night, the servers and managers are so personable and the food is great! Zach, the head chef, went the extra mile to come say hi and ask us how our specials were. Their jumbo coconut shrimps are one of our favorites, and the home made pickles on their burgers are some of the best I’ve had. This is worth the few extra miles to the water front, and definitely the place to be for outdoor dining when the patio is available!“

“Our waitress was absolutely amazing; I really appreciate her going and getting the ingredients list for the delicious relish to make sure it was safe as I have a food allergy. Everything was fresh, excellent quality, and beautifully presented. We will definitely want to come back next time we're in the area!“

“Meal was delayed. Cash out was also delayed. Food was excellent and worth the wait. Really enjoy having a drink in the bar by rhe fire before dinner. One of our party was disappointed because there was no soup on a cold nite. That said there were plenty of apps she could have picked instead. I always lament that we cant drive out there in daylight, but this was a special occasion and a matinee just wouldn't do.“