Wow, an amazing experience east of Hartford and West of PVD. Seriously might be one of the best of this no man's land. We started with a few shareable dishes, younger kids had the pasta with lamb meatballs which they loved. Burger was probably the highlight, bun size was just right. Pork belly was a delightfully spicy number, Cesar wedge was great. Service was great, it's not an in-n-out so if you're impatient maybe take a breather. Bring your own salt & pepper if ya can't live without (would have made the burger slightly better) just don't let anyone see ya! read more

Stone Row Kitchen + Bar - Lovely holiday meal - Seafood Near Me - Willimantic, Connecticut

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! read more

Stone Row Kitchen + Bar - Kitchen area - Seafood Near Me - Willimantic, Connecticut

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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 read more

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It closed on 1-10-2025. We came here from out of town and we were very disappointed. It looked really great hopefully they will reopen.

I've been wanting to try this spot for some time now and within the last 3 weeks I have now been twice. The first time I went on a date night with my husband and another couple who had been here for their anniversary and raved about it. Needless to say it did not disappoint, because we found ourselves back this past Saturday night. Last night we were seated at a high top close to the kitchen on a later reservation. I suggest a reservation because the space is intimate and both times I've been it has been busy. We got there first and we were seated right away with drinks. What I can gather is the manager was who sat us, and he visited our table a couple of times through the night offering suggestions and great conversation. The executive chef, or perhaps also an owner, was next to the kitchen the entire time, overseeing the food going out, and to our delight even offered us a couple of extra tastes of menu items just because. It was absolutely generous and not expected, but a beautiful touch to what was already a great evening. What I loved about the staff here is you can tell everyone genuinely loves and cares for the space they work in. That isn't something that normally can be faked, and is almost always felt. Now on to the food: oh my god. Everything is farm to table, tapas style, to entree style and a small curated menu. The food is fresh, flavorful, and delicious. The menu although small, has something for everyone to enjoy. I really appreciate that they stay local and that they try to support small business. We will absolutely be back again, and look forward to yet another excellent meal. Thank you Stone Row and staff! read more

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My most recent review is based on my experience during restaurant week. I've also been here in the summer and the outdoor space is lovely. THE FOOD: -there were a good variety of options for restaurant week that you can also find on the menu, my party had quite a few of the options -charcuterie board was good, I liked the salted house made crackers, the cheeses weren't my favorite but I am pretty basic when it comes to cheeses (cheddar, toscano, etc.) so I didn't eat much but others in our party really enjoyed it -tuna crudo is a small serving but tasty -parsnip+celery bisque was good -Brussel sprouts : as a big fan of brussels these didn't disappoint. Good crisp on outside and nice flavor -mushroom toast: strong mustard and was good. Cut into nice bite size slices -Monkfish: I don't like pieces of onion so I ordered without the soubise but would have preferred if it was on the side (which I asked but I don't think he got that) because I think the sauce would've really elevated the dish. Broccoli rabe was delicious. The lemon vinaigrette was tangy and good as well. -duck carbonara: very savory and simple, great flavors -brownie: delicious dessert, served HOT -citrus almond cake: it was okay, I wish I had opted for the brownie THE DRINKS: -beer flight special: 2 in our party ordered the beer flights that were on special on restaurant week which gave them lots of good options -sangria: I ordered the sangria that was (supposed to be [see below]) on special for restaurant week THE SERVICE: -our server was very polite and attentive -While I appreciate a meal that isn't rushed and meant to take time and enjoy your company, I will say there was a long lag from when we sat down to when we put in our appetizer order. I think it would've been nice if we were asked closer to the time we ordered our drinks so we didn't have to wait so long for our first food to arrive. -I am not sure if the waiter was having an off night or was new but we had some issues with the drinks. For beer flights, both orders were not what our party asked for, for ex. not simply swapped, but beers both missing completely and what was provided were totally mislabeled. We tried to figure it out amongst the table but the errors were pretty bad. When he brought back the corrections there was still one completely missing but we didn't want to be a hassle so we let it go. He was courteous and apologetic in fixing it -it also seemed like he was not fully knowledgeable on the (restaurant week) menu since I ordered the special sangria, listed as the red, and was asked if I wanted red or white. Upon pointing out that it said only red he seemed a bit confused so I just said red was okay. When we got home I realized I was charged full price for the regular menu sangria instead of the special price. -he got the rest of our meal perfectly accurate, just seemed like an oopsies with the drinks. Maybe the bartender was out and he wasn't used to ringing in and grabbing beers/drinks himself? THE ATMOSPHERE -on top of the rustic building they have fun decor as well. The Christmas wreaths were still up (in February) but we also saw some heart decorations too. I enjoy wintery touches since winter doesn't stop after Christmas. -nice attention to detail, looking forward to warmer weather to eat outside as well Overall, it was a good price for what we ate this evening. Typically for me Stone Row is a splurge location so I am glad I was able to enjoy it and try more of their fare during restaurant week. read more

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My wife and I decided to go to Stone Row to celebrate our anniversary and try someplace new (to us) but wasn't really sure what to expect. Turns out we had a fantastic time and can't wait to go back. We sat outside on the patio to enjoy the weather, the service was fantastic, drinks and food were great, and couldn't have asked for a better time. The menu was a bit on the smaller side but everything we had was excellent and there was enough selection that I don't think that's a problem. The desserts especially, which were all homemade, were phenomenal and the perfect way to cap off the evening. read more

Food was delicious, Fish was tender, the only thing I would mention is that it is a very vinegar forward preparation, and would've benefited from a little more of the squash purée to balance it out. Everything was very tasty and well prepared. Holiday decorations were beautiful but during the winter season,I would suggest dressing warmly if you tend to run cold as it was very cold inside. read more

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Since it opened, I've watched Cafemantic straining beneath its assignment: be an elevated seasonal farm-to-table spot, but attract enough local diners to stay in operation. I swelled with pride when the New York Times noticed them. I came to love some of the weird disappearing menu items, the ironic repurposing of Willimantic's industrial aesthetic, even the tattooed true believer waiters who would lecture about how jerk chicken should really be prepared or the origins of an aperol spritz. But inevitably, Cafemantic, Stonerow, whatever, had to make peace with its environs. They had managed to impress the city folk, but we weren't in a city. So, the changes crept in. First they retreated from the small plates-only menu and I said nothing because I was not a hipster. Then they removed the fusion menu items and replaced them with steak and chicken, and I did not speak up because I did not vote for Bernie. The menu stopped changing all the time, as an unpopular rotating cast was changed into low-risk old-reliables. It became ordinary, but at what cost? What are we left with today? The Mumford and Sons aesthetic, but the old timey fan belt never seems to be running. A young waitstaff who are still gamely trying to buy into the restaurant's philosophy; earnest, even charismatic service, but not overtly attentive. (Yes! Ignore me! Make me feel like I'm in New York!) A menu that loads on Dropbox, as if it were still changing every day. Wait is that ... a burger and fries on the dinner menu? Is that all people around here will tolerate for dinner? Sheesh. There are still hints of glory. The tarragon ranch roasted BBQ carrots last night were a standout (still tucked into a defiant small plates section of the menu), the Wellfleet oysters still fresh and briny, the cucumber salad delicate and intricate. The creme brûlée is a perfect ending to the night, and the cocktails are still every bit as well-made and spunky as they were when this circus came to town. I've been through a range of emotions with this place over the years: pride, disappointment, optimism, and now I'm at anxiety. Is this place going to make it? How much more compromise is needed before the dining room is full again? Don't change, Stone Row. Let them choke on your brilliance. read more

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We really enjoyed this place. The vibe is perfect. Clean, sleek and perfectly set with a view of the kitchen and the pass. Greeting was extra friendly as well as waitress greeting. So many options on this seasonally changing menu that we went with a lot of shareables. The jalapeno dip came out actually bubbling. I preferred dipping the sourdough into it as opposed to the pita chip but I had zero complaints on the actual dip. Just spicy enough! The sourdough tho.... Came out warm and steaming a slather of garlic butter that immediately begins to melt on the warm bread and you have to just stop to be present w the delight in your mouth. Butter has a nice salty pop to combat the sourness in bread. We should all pause to give this bite the moment it deserves. Pork belly was cooked perfect. Tender w a nice "bark" to the edges. I personally didn't care for the spice profile. But the meat was done so well I ate it anyway. Duck fat wings just fell off the bone. The sauce sang with high notes of orange which was so complimentary for the fat cooked wing. The kid got the smash burger and demolished it. It was his second time and he loved burger so much he got it again. The fingerling potato that came with it was crispy on the outside and the perfect amount of softness inside. Expertly seasoned! Husband got Korean chicken sandwich and he was so full and couldn't stop eating it. He must've said three times, "that's real good" I got the beet salad and it was just the right way to end that big meal.. until I saw they had affogato... cheesecake ice cream which tasted exactly like espresso over cheesecake. So rich, so delicious. Have to shout out the service. Excellent from start to finish. Can't wait to see next seasons menu! read more

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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. read more

My fiancé and I visited Stone Row last week to try their new Halloween-themed cocktails, which are some of the most creative and festive we've seen this season! Their bartender is clearly talented, and the staff was very attentive and welcoming. It was a cozy, dimly lit area that we were in as we sat at the bar, and we enjoyed several items from their menu. The orecchiette pasta was made in-house and delicious, the roasted garlic butter was so flavorful, and the duck breast was possibly the best we've ever had and cooked to perfection. This was the first restaurant we've ever visited in Willimantic, and we can definitely see ourselves returning! read more

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Perfect setting, excellent food, great service, and plenty of gluten free options. A welcoming & cozy atmosphere

Went for $10 Tuesday, the food was fresh tasting and for the most part decent. I was only there for happy hour but I wish the portions were bigger but for the $10 price it wasn't bad. The staff were very friendly and the environment was classy and very pretty. I recommend if you're in the area. read more

Stone Row, why have it took so long for me to find you! My only regret is I do not live closer, otherwise we would be here weekly. Everything was on point, perfectly seasoned, portioned and cooked. We started with the Sherry Roasted beets. The whipped ricotta and mint-pistachio pesto is Michelin star worthy small plate! Wanted to lick the plate! Our second dish was the perfect Stonington scallops on the celeriac purée with prefect pickled celery and apple! Our Main dish was the Black Sea Bass accompanied by bok chop over medallions of glazed sweet potatoes. The sesame lemon vinaigrette was a perfectly delicate balance of sweet and acid! We finished with the house made cold brew coffee ice cream. Thank you for the best meal since pre Covid! Not to ignore our server Carly, she was prompt and attentive, Thank You! Fine dining in Willimantic, who would've believed me but it's true! read more

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The atmosphere, fresh and delicious menu choices, incredible drinks and amazing staff all made this a huge plus on my vacation. Will definitely be back if I'm in the area! read more

This place never disappoints. The dishes are very tasty, and creative. Local ingredients are used, so the freshness is always there. We sometimes just go for a cocktail and small plates or the charcuterie board. The cocktails are also very good. I always get the old fashioned, and my wife gets the manhattan. read more

Really enjoyed our meal here and the service is just as good. Highly recommend for a night out in Willimantic.

Andrew would not have to reconfigure his business (or close it down) every few years if he showed some respect to his customers. When he was Cafemantic, my family spent thousands of dollars in his place (our kids worked there). Over those years, not once did Andrew stop by to recognize us as valuable customers. He won't be missed on Main Street by us and we certainly will not darken his doors in Storrs. That said, his employees have always done a splendid job representing the restaurant. Food, service and ambience were always reliably provided by the employees; front- and back-of-the house. read more

Overpriced. Food is tasty but definitely not the type of place you'd go if you were hungry

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 read more

We ate at Stone Row twice this week, first for dinner and then at a group dinner for a memorial service. The warm Spanakopita hors d'oeuvres were scrumptious, the white bean hummus delicious, the fingerling potatoes tasty, the roasted whole salmon done jus right for crispness, salads were market fresh, and the cheese plate well presented. Service, organized by owner Andy Gutt and Laura Moore (hospitality concierge) was professional and well organized. Great staff. Very professional from start to finish. read more

Stone Row Kitchen + Bar - Seafood Near Me - Willimantic, Connecticut

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

Great seasonal menu. Service and atmosphere was classy. Perfect for date night. Located downtown. Looked like there is outdoor seating during warmer weather. read more

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

Best restaurant in Willimantic! I love the ever changing menu! I've been there a handful of times the menu is always so fascinating. Highly recommend any variety of pork belly they offer! They do great virgin versions of their special drinks and the price is totally fair. There's not a bad seat in the house. You can see the kitchen when you sit street side. I like how they incorporate the gratuity in the check, it's the way things are when you travel and I wish more places stateside would catch on to this! It's more fair for the entire wait staff! We haven't seen or sat outside yet but once the weather gets warmer for sure we'll check it out. Also as a bonus: they're attentive and cater to allergies. Never had an issue and my husband and I both have celiacs! read more

Just had their Thanksgiving takeout full meal. DELICIOUS! It was described as 4 generous portions but it was much much more. The turkey was moist and tasty. We have a whole tray of it left The writing, so plenty of leftovers. Even my son who does not eat sweet potatoes loved them. the whipped Yukon golds were smooth and wonderful. All I added was a room temp green bean side. While I'm fucking hole.We will do this again next year. We love the food there and this just enhanced our opinion of Stone Row. read more

Omicron-saturated times have changed everything a lot, especially in the bricks-and-mortar industries, including restaurants. This restaurant was called Cafemantic and was located on the main street of Willimantic, CT (an area where it is unsafe), and now it is called "Stone Row Kitchen + Bar." But to be honest, I am a huge fan of all of the cuisines in this restaurant. Apart from the rush hours, waiters, waitresses, or even the boss treat the customers in a continuously warm-hearted manner. Plus, due to the high quality of the cuisines--like grilled Brussels sprouts, grilled chicken, raw oysters with ketchup sauce, chocolate cakes with minced banana, cooked smoked salmon, even Chinese-style Peking Duck Leg--I have been patronizing this restaurant many times. Furthermore, as for its beverage, I am really into the black tea mixed lemonade (it's way authentic like I drink it in Shanghai, China). Although this restaurant is renowned for its Italian cuisine, it also blends well with other cuisine styles. read more

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Discriminating and HOSTILE "environment" if you come with toddlers to this facility! We came there at 7 pm on Sunday with my 2 year old and we were told that we could not be seated because we didn't make a reservation! Half of the facility was empty by the way! Oh I made a reservation 2 minutes later using some app and returned to her wanting to make my point how unprofessional and disrespectful her attitude was. And she said we would be seated at the bar! I said "fine". And then she said that they were running of some food items on their menu and blah blah blah. Another disgusting thing was when another couple came in and I was standing there talking to this nasty individual/manager as she called herself to be;she didn't even tell them that the menu choice was limited! I left obviously! Highly disgraceful place and discriminating!!! read more

I went on a Saturday afternoon for lunch. The place was empty. I got street parking with no problem. Lamp meatballs was my favorite here. Wild caught shrimp and avocado burger was good, and had a fresh taste. Bacon wrapped date was a bit extra sweet. read more

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I came here for a dinner on a Friday night with my husband after hearing great things about the place. We were able to find parking right out front and use the and use the parking meter which was great. We made reservations which was good because the place seemed to be very busy and got a high top table in the bar area. Their menu was very different and had a nice twist on some classics some classics. It also seems to have a bit of an Asian flair which was nice. Overall I thought that the food was very good, a little expensive, but you need to remember that it's the quality of the food and the ingredients. Our server was friendly and checked on us many times. Overall I would definitely recommend to stop in. read more

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By far the best restaurant I've been to in Connecticut, and would probably hold its own in the most demanding of foodie cities. Any place that can consistently deliver a perfect creme brûlée gets 5 stars from me read more

Tried on a whim on afternoon. Sat in the bar ate incredible food and look forward to another trip when visiting the area.

This place had great outdoor space and the service was great. However, the food was just about average.

The price is definitely not reflected in the quality of food here. Maybe as an only option for locals it's passable but once you compare it to similar restaurants in providence or even hartford that goes out the window. We tried many dishes and everything was very basic with nothing special about the preparation or flavors. The menu makes the dishes sound a lot more exciting than they are and while the food sounds well crafted it lacks the attention to detail and nuance you would expect at these prices for such small plates. I'd suggest for locals to drive an extra 30 mins and go to The Tin Peddler as the chef there does a similar thing with a much higher level of quality and ingredients. read more

Stone Row Kitchen & Bar is absolutely a 5 star restaurant in every way. From the beautiful decor and inviting ambiance to the exceptional food and attentive service, Stone Row was a lovely dining experience. We loved the modern rustic farmhouse atmosphere and found the town center of Willimantic to be quite charming. We were seated at a cute table by a window. We ordered drinks and some bread and whipped ricotta. Our drinks were seasonal cocktails and we enjoyed them. The whipped ricotta was delicious! We ordered more bread to be able to enjoy every bit of the ricotta. Our dinners were flavorful, well done, and hearty. I ordered a beautiful salmon dish served with stewed peas, lardons, and greens. The broth was absolutely delicious. The entire dish was wonderful. Salmon was cooked perfectly. My husband enjoyed his smash burger which he said was very tasty and prepared to his liking. He also liked that it was served with fingerling potatoes rather than fries - a nice change up for sure. We could not have had a better experience at Stone Row. I highly recommend and will certainly return. Excellent place! read more

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Unbelievable rude host. I wouldnt go back again based on the experience trying to eat with a largish group. Aside from the host, they are not masking for covid at all and encouraging people to seat inside even when there is plenty of open seating outside. Food is sadly a step down from when they were CafeMantic read more

This is a delightful reboot of "Cafemantic." The focus is on locally sourced delights. We scored by showing up before six, "social hour," and had a good yet not expansive choice of beer and wine. The board we selected had crisp breads, a lovely blue cheese, and a thinly sliced ham along with dabs of wonderful fig jam, honey, jams, olives, nuts, pickled carrots, and other tasty treats. Salads, broccoli, and other veggies were finished off with Stonington scallops in a dazzling mixture of tastes. In all, it was superb. Servers were very attentive and knowledgeable. Highly recommended! read more

Good service. The vibe is great for people who wanna chat and chill after a busy day. Food is good but not special imo. The duck breast is juicy. read more

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The difference between a great restaurant (like Stone Row) and a good one is exquisite attention to every detail: the dicing of cold beets, the balanced glaze on chicken wings, the cocktail that surprises with its herbal hints while it pleases. read more