The food here deserves a 5 star!!! The wait staff ( If you can find one) are friendly and courteous. The service however needs a lot of work! Prepare to wait a while to receive your food or drink. The promptness on receiving your order deserves a 2 star. Please hire more staff. read more

Food, service, and pricing was good. Great menu, hard to choose what to eat. Salmon salad, firecracker shrimp was great. def will come back. Great wine list too. Oh, and Cara was awesome. read more

Food and service have been on point both times we've been here, and both times were very busy!! Both our servers each time were very sweet, funny and extremely accommodating! read more

Great restaurant located in Stonington Borough on the water. You can eat inside or out and both provide great water views. My last visit to Breakwater was months ago and it was a so-so experience so I was glad to be back. My friend and I ordered a glass of Chardonnay (good pour) and we both had tacos: shrimp for me and grilled swordfish for her. I must say that mine was delicious and my friends was too. Each order has two heaping amounts of fish (See photos). There were a number of other ingredients that made the meal that much more tasty. There were numerous "mmmmm" sounds from both of each during each bite. We didn't have anything else. My four stars is only because I wish it came with something else. Rice? For the price I think it should. I will most certainly be back and hopefully my four star review will become five! read more

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Late lunch on our way home. The restaurant was a little hard to find - a sign points to the Inn of the same name, but when you turn into the driveway, the restaurant is on the water, at the other end of the lot. The location is impressive - you get the feel of a beach from inside! Walked in past a bar and we were greeted at the entrance to the dining room. There was a table available (no reservations here) and we were seated promptly. Elegant room with interesting art work on the walls and lots of windows. Not crowded but it seemed as if every table (except ours) was occupied. We started with a shrimp cocktail and the New England Chowder. The four shrimps were good sized and the cup of chowder was flavorful. Followed this with the Fish Tacos and a Caesar salad with chicken. Outstanding dishes both! The two tacos served were generously stuffed with fresh fish (baked on request). The Caesar salad was very creatively served, topped with a freshly grilled sliced chicken breast. We were very pleased with the food and with the service. Will definitely be back next time we're in the area! read more

Breakwater - Fish Tacos (the fish baked on request). - American Near Me - Stonington, Connecticut

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Breakwater has always been known for their incredible views. We sat outside on a gorgeous, sunny day and the view cannot be beat. There is also a dock and dine option of you are a boater. They have a dock where you can drive up and tie up to go eat. We started with the bang bang shrimp as a lunch appetizer and it was flavorful and happily fed 3 people. My boyfriend had the fish and chips and I had the breakwater salad with chicken. My salad was straightforward and good, nothing crazy. We were both satisfied and left feeling full. Service was decent. It was a busy day and we weren't in a rush as we were admiring the views. Overall, a good experience! read more

Breakwater - Fish & Chips - American Near Me - Stonington, Connecticut

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What a nice little area this restaurant is in. I was pleasantly surprised to find that they had their own parking lot. This is HUGE, when you drive there, you'll see why. We sat outside on the deck/dock. Lovely views. The food wouldn't be what brings me back. It's the location and views. Just sip your drink and relax. Friendly service. read more

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Great view, great food On a toot around the area and decided to stop in. Really lovely. Nice server Sean. Very helpful. Beautiful ambiance. Our food was hot, tasty and fresh read more

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It was a gorgeous day and we got a table on the deck with a fabulous view! I ordered a Tropical Mojito (Blue Chair Coconut Rum, Passionfruit Purée, Fresh Mint, Coco Cream, Lime, Mint Simple Syrup) from their Specialty Cocktails menu and my boyfriend ordered a beer. What they brought me, however, was a pineapple mojito and unfortunately, I'm allergic to pineapple! I was told that's how it's made... so I instead ordered a Dark and Stormy, which was delicious. My boyfriend's second beer was warm and he could only drink half of it. For lunch my boyfriend ordered the special -- a Swordfish Wrap, and I ordered the Mushroom Swiss Burger. Both sandwiches came with pickles and house kettle chips. Both our sandwiches were absolutely delectable! Service was okay but again, not five-star great. read more

Breakwater - A Tropical Mojito (sans Passionfruit?!) - American Near Me - Stonington, Connecticut

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Sadly you are really paying for the views as the food is just ok. Vibe: We originally had reservations for inside, but as the day was beautiful opted for outside. I am so happy we didn't sit inside as there was only one other party in there. Being in an empty restaurant is not fun in my opinion. The views are great and it's in a super cute town. We parked in the lot next to the restaurant and had no issues. Service: Our server was super nice, funny and got the vibe of our table - a reunion of 3 siblings. There weren't any gaps in service and outside of the views, the best part of the experience. Food: I had one of the specials - Grilled Mahi on mashed potatoes, with sautéed greens and a lobster cream sauce. It was good comfort food - nothing horrible, but not amazing that I would run back for. The fish had a bit too much char on it, which didn't help. My sisters each got the Hot Buttered Lobster Roll, one with Sweet Potato Fries and other with Truffle Fries. They were packed with lobster, but as with my fish - just ok. The sweet potato fries are your standard frozen waffle-cut fries and nothing special. The truffle fries were a bit better. My brother-in-law got the Stuffed Lobster. He said is was ok, a bit dry though. The corn also had a bit too much char on it and the potatoes were nothing special to write home about. We were happy we only ordered on dessert - the Key Lime Pie. It lacked citrus flavor and the tang you come to expect from a great key lime pie. Thankfully, we saved enough room and went down the street for ice cream. Go for the views, maybe a cocktail and don't crazy with ordering food. After all, you can walk down the street for some ice cream. Date of visit: 9 July 2023 read more

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Can't bear those views. Our first visit and it was perfect. Food was delicious and offerings were interesting and varied. Loved the mock tails menu! Our server was professional, made great suggestions and kept us well hydrated. Looking forward to the next visit. read more

Wonderful ambiance! Food is solid. Hot butter lobster roll, Seafood Fra Diavlo. Refreshing cocktails. Amazing sunsets! read more

Breakwater - Heading across Lordes passage toward Montauk - American Near Me - Stonington, Connecticut

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Food and ambiance both superb. Service by Ryan not so much. Not a smile, no personality, reluctantly appeared at our table to OMG HAVE to drag out the pen and paper to write the order down. Took our drink order like it was a chore. Dropped the drinks as if he was wasting his time. Other kind staff dropped the food. Ryan (owners relative?) Did a half hearted check back. Other staff cleared, took a second drink order, brought a small box and delivered drinks. Bored to death Ryan asked if we wanted the check. I asked another staff member if the place pooled tips because I didn't want to stiff Ryan at his coworker's expense. Wait staff doesn't pool, so as much as Ryan DESERVED TO BE STIFFED we all left THE MINIMUM tip. We all (4 of us) have been here MANY times for decades, we love Stonington and will come back. BUT IF RYAN COME TO OUR TABLE WE WILL THROW THE ENTITLED JERK OVERBOARD AND HOPE FOR THE BEST. RYAN GOTTA GO! read more

Great place to dine. Enjoyed the views from the deck . Service was great. Enjoyed the shrimp and cod tacos! read more

Breakwater - View from deck at Breakwater - American Near Me - Stonington, Connecticut

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Taking this place down to 3 stars from 4 and that's generous. Bottom line is (1) menu which looks like Bennigans ca 1999 and (2) wait staff which is as ambivalent and impassive and disinterested as it gets. Been here many times this season (2019) mainly because Dog Watch is too packed. And I know why. Lazy and uncaring staff here - it shows in many ways. Too bad. Had potential. I'm also going to lobby Trump and Congress to pass a law to make it a capital offense to use the words "aioli , wasabi and balsamic vinegar, on menus and the death penalty without jury trial for chefs who try to sell "Asian calamari" on their menus. Hey - this isn't the food stands at a ballpark - if you can't make food with taste without pouring on shitty instant flavor liquids than operate a high school cafeteria and push your crap on them. read more

Disorganized staff, long wait for table and for the salad which never came! A bad taste of New England?! Never again! Mark read more

Two stars for view and close parking only. A bunch of kids seemed to run things. Some seemed to be good, but our Waiter was rude to us from the start. Don't order the lobster bisque one had zero lobster. Other dishes were okay, but nothing special. Will not return. Too bad, could be a great place with some active management of the restaurant. Looks like they bank on the bar and don't care. read more

Food allergy friendly!! We were a little nervous as someone walked out as we arrived saying don't eat here it's for rich old people. The table check in staff were not very friendly. I can see how that would be off putting. We thought we'd give it a whirl. It was about an hour wait for a table. We chose first available so ended up eating inside. Inside view was still nice but obstructed. The food was delicious. Shrimp tacos, chicken sandwich, lobster blta, seafood pasta, and both soups. The lobster blta was a little disappointing with the bread to lobster ratio. Also the lettuce was wilted with unripe tomatoes. The lobster was delicious!! The seafood pasta was phenomenal. They were very accommodating for food allergies. Food took long due to a large party in front of us, but our server was wonderful. The prices were normal for this type of establishment. The views from the deck breath taking.. read more

Calamari was a bit chewy. Not crispy. Server was very nice. Nice views too of the water. read more

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Great views, drinks were good, didn't really have the food. Watch the sunset on the deck. Gorgeous!

Location, view, service and food were all excellent. It is located right on the water at Stonington harbor. They have a nicely set-up outside seating deck to enjoy if it's a clear weathered day. Our server Kris was very attentive and engaging, and accomodated our request for something not quite on the drink menu. The menu offered a selection from which we had a bit of difficulty choosing, as much if it seemed a great choice. We settled for the Grilled medley and, Fish and Chips. The food portions were generous and delicious. Fish and Chips were nicely crusted and not overly breaded. The medley provided a good variety of seafood and a delightful serving of buttery rice. If ever in the Mystic, CT area, this place is a must for an early evening dinner. Try to get there with enough time to ensure you catch the lovely sunset. read more

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Our server, Justin, was wonderful! We had driven most of the day, and we were a bit tired, but his energy and kindness were perfect! The food was also very good; we both got the hot lobster roll. My husband's virgin bloody Mary was very good. Great choice for the evening! read more

Got lucky and was able to find this place on a nice day in November. Professional and courteous waitstaff, nice selection of food and drinks. Would definitely go back. Tried the oysters for an app and chicken tortilla soup for lunch. read more

Breakwater - Outdoor seating view - American Near Me - Stonington, Connecticut

Decided to take Sunday scenic drive to the shoreline and opted for lunch on Stonington harbor. We started with a couple drinks while waiting for our table. I had the breakwater bloody Mary which was solid. Comes with a cocktail shrimp and a nice touch of the rim of the glass being lined with old bay seasoning. My wife went with a frozen mudslide and stated it was like a chocolate milkshake. I decided on a half dozen Narragansett oysters and a cup of clam chowder. The chowder was some of the best I have had anywhere and the oysters were sweet and fresh. My wife is not a seafood person and she had the crispy chicken bacon ranch sandwich with fries and she was happy with it. We both had craft beers with lunch and we're happy with our choices. The weather was great today and the view was awesome, we will be back for sure. read more

Breakwater - Frozen mudslide and Breakwater Bloody Mary - American Near Me - Stonington, Connecticut

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We came here on a nice sunny day and sat outside on the deck. The service was great and food and drinks were good. They had a good amount of gluten free options too. We would definitely come back. read more

I made a reservation for five on open table thru their website. I had two confirming emails. There were 4 adults and a nine year old. The hostess claimed she had no record of our reservations and said we would have to wait. FWIW I heard the gentlemen ahead of me in line say I just called and made reservations for a party of ten. So we sat in the bar area and waited for forty minutes. I went and asked the hostess if I could get something for the child . Her reply" she can order from the child menu when you're seated" The barkeep was kind enough to bring her two pieces of bread when asked. We were never offered soft drinks or something to nosh on while we waited. She had a nasty attitude . She had a real attitude when we pointed out this was clearly not our fault. I understand that " mistakes" are made but the hostess was snarly and rotten. When we were finally seated the server was fine and the food was mediocre. I will not go back. read more

Forgot I thought the menu selections were weak for the common stuff. Had to look hard for the basic stuff. Would take much to spruce it up. Keep you eye on cleanliness. I always start with the BR. Needed more cleaning check. Can't remember if there was a cleaning sign on the wall of door. Only ? One BR for that many people not good. Didn't remember cleaning hand stations or Mask box. Covid Is back up. The staff d should where them with all the people there. As a comedian says getter done!! Focused foodie With years of inspection experience. And living in the past next to New Haven, DC and LA. read more

Second time here in the last couple of weeks. Both times service great, food really good (mussels and seafood generally hit the spot for our group). Only thing I wish I knew beforehand is that they have a dinghy dock, so hopefully that info helps another sailor. read more

Today was mr first time at Breakwater and I'm sad I haven't gotten my lazy butt there sooner. Beautiful location, I highly recommend sitting on the deck if you have the ability. It's worth the wait I promise. Let me start off my saying our waiter was phenomenal. I believe his name was Justin S. Breakwater you need to give this man a raise or a promotion or something. His upbeat energy and personality made our experience unforgettable and he's the reason you were giving 5 stars. Now when it comes to the food I would say it's pretty darn good! I had the grilled peach with ricotta bread appetizer. It was great! I happen to love peaches so this was right up my alley. Definitely something I'm going to try to recreate at home. Then for my entree I had the grilled shrimp tacos. You get two medium tacos for the price of $15ish. They were good dont get me wrong, I think the flavors were nice and vibrant and fresh but I think two isn't enough, it was a good thing I got the appetizer because I would have still been hungry if I only got the tacos. Everyone else in my party said their meals were also amazing. I can't wait to come back and try even more things on the menu! read more

Breakwater - Grilled Peach & Ricotta Bread - American Near Me - Stonington, Connecticut

Searching for an early dinner, we came across Breakwater, which turned out to be a real gem. The weather was perfect so we took a table outside to enjoy the stunning harbor views. We were greeted promptly, seated and wait staff immediately came to take our drink order. The server showed great patience with us since we were new and had to study the menu awhile. We were well cared for during our entire visit. Since we were sitting on a pier overlooking the water, of course we ate seafood. The calamari appetizer was perfectly cooked with light breading. Three of us ordered the Scallop entree, which was perfectly seasoned and drizzled. Our fish taco eater was pleased with the flavor and quantity. No dessert, we were headed for ice cream later. We were glad we came early, as parking is very tight and it was getting busy at the restaurant. Altogether, an excellent dinner. read more

Nice place to have a drink and some food if you can get a table outside. Service was good as were the drinks. Overall, the food lacked some flavor. read more

Amazing location, views, right on water. Take your boat there and dock next to your table. Food and service are very good. Prices pretty good. Parking good. Menu has some good options. Apps and specials are always good. Interesting adult drinks menu with some cool specialty drinks. read more

Breakwater - American Near Me - Stonington, Connecticut

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I went here during the summer and around 3pm there was zero wait, we got right in. We sat outside, not only because it's COVID era, but also because the views are breathtaking. You sit right in the dock and can watch boats come and go. We got fish and chips and a hot buttered lobster roll. The fish was absolutely amazing, not as greasy and heavy as some seafood places. My only complaint was the fries were way too salty, it tasted saltier than McDonald's. read more

Breakwater - Fish and Fish & Chips - American Near Me - Stonington, Connecticut

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Has some great views of the water and the deck is pet friendly. Food is just ok service is ok. Did I mention the location lol

Oh my gosh!! Dinghy dock check! Great view-check!! Awesome food-check!! And I wish I would Of gotten our servers name. She was beyond wonderful. This is a place that we would go to all the time if we lived closer. Cheers!!! read more

Food average. Great view. Absolutely horrible service and wait times for table and food. This is even after Labor Day summer rush. read more

This was our first time dining at this restaurant. We sat outside and the view was spectacular. Our server wasn't too helpful when it came to giving advice on the specialty drinks. She basically told us she was just a vodka drinker and couldn't really make a recommendation to our wives. She said, "it depends on what you like". We told her we were open to just about anything. All she had to do was just tell us what was one of the most popular. That said, let's move on to the rest of the service. The table had disposable salt and pepper grinders on the table. No exaggeration, the pepper had about 10-15 pepper corns in it. I asked our server if she could bring us a new pepper grinder. I was told "there is plenty of pepper left in the grinder. If I see you use it all up, I will then bring you another pepper grinder." I will post the picture. My wife had the Fire Cracker Shrimp which was very good. One of our party had the Fish Tacos and they were good. I had the baked sea scallops with shrimp and crab stuffing. For the price, it was a fairly small serving the scallops were floating in liquid and the shrimp And crab topping was gross and un-recognizable as shrimp or crab. Another in our party had the seafood medley. Again, a small portion and mostly tasteless. 3 of us had New England clam chowder which was served hot but didn't have much clam. It was mostly potatoes. The sever never asked us how everything was, she just asked if we wanted desserts. We declined and paid the bill. We will not be back. read more

Breakwater - Pepper grinder - American Near Me - Stonington, Connecticut

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Phew. I hate doing this. The place is gorgeous, the view is gorgeous, the food is decent, the service is abysmal. We sat at the bar because there was an hour wait for a table. We had to flag down the bartender to wipe down our spot, to make us drinks, to put in our order (apps and entrees, couldn't chance her ignoring us again), --HELL-- we had to flag the bartender down just to get menus in the first place. This would be understandable if they were slammed but they weren't. Furthermore, a coworker asked the bartender to pass him some silverware roll ups and this bartender straight up told him "no". I realize it's difficult to hire right now but not having a bartender at all would be the same as having this bartender there working. read more

Great food and great atmosphere. The hosts and servers were very nice. Food was extremely flavorful. Parking available on premise.

The views, food, drinks and bartender where all EXCELLENT! Went for sunset cocktails and appetizers on the dock. The sunset view, out the windows behind the bar, was spectacular. Our bartender was hospitable, sweet and he made a fantastic martini! The apps were superb - Brussel sprouts with a balsamic glaze was exceptional, pesto, mozzarella flatbread with balsamic was deeelish! We went to see the Lobster Trap tree once the sun had set. Soooo beautiful!! Wishing them the best with their buoy auction in February. read more

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