We went for brunch and had the best waiter! He explained everything along with the specials as well as asking if anyone had any food allergies. The menu and prices for brunch were clear and an exceptional value! I got a hot tea and a Bloody Mary which was tasty! Then I got the eggs Benedict which were good. The potatoes could have been diced smaller. We shared our space with another party, which was fine. My only complaint was the A/C was soooo cold it cooled our food off very quickly as well as us. read more

See all

visited Mill on the River on Mother's Day and unfortunately the experience did not live up to the price or expectations. From the moment we arrived, the front desk area felt disorganized and overcrowded. The young hostesses were not very welcoming and didn't greet guests with a smile or provide direction on where to stand or wait, which made the entrance experience awkward and chaotic. There is no bathroom downstairs so you would have to go upstairs for the restrooms The restaurant was offering a $70 prefix menu, which honestly did not feel worth the cost. For that price, you only received soup or salad, an entrée, and dessert. I really think an appetizer should have been included considering the price point, especially for a special occasion like Mother's Day. We were seated downstairs near the kitchen, and it was extremely warm and uncomfortable down there during the meal. On a positive note, the service itself was fairly quick, and our waiter was very attentive and friendly, which was appreciated. Overall though, the atmosphere, organization, and value for the money left us disappointed. This did not include drinks and automatic gratuity was included in the bill since we had a party of 6. read more

The Mill on the River - Chocolate mousse bomb - American Near Me - South Windsor, Connecticut

See all

It was ok. Not as nice as nine months ago. I reserved the restaurant for my Mom's birthday about a week beforehand for a Sat night dinner at 7PM. On OpenTable I specified that it was my Mom's birthday. But when we got there, the hostess tried to sit us in the noisy bar. I didn't like that, and politely asked to be seated in the main dining room. She said they could do that but they'd have to push two two-tops together. I said that was fine. The rest of the meal was fine. Drinks were slow to come out and we didn't get a chance to order apps and entrees until 7:22, but it was busy that night, I get it. They also brought out some champagne and chocolate cream puffs on a plate that said Happy Birthday, so that was nice. But it always puts me a little on edge in the beginning when restaurants try to give us a sub-par seating arrangement, and I have to assert myself in the face of such microaggression. read more

See all

This place was a big surprise... in a positive way. I thought it would be good but this was better than good. I was also expecting it to be very pricy and it wasn't that bad. The setting both inside and out is beautiful, comfortable ... very well done Here are some of the dishes we ordered ; Lobster pasta was outstanding , big order and lotsa' lobstah' , reasonably priced for that much lobster! Pumpkin ravioli was excellent. The chicken parm dish wasn't feeling love from that family member. The beet salad was very good ... also the French onion soup was very good Our server was fantastic, friendly and did a great job. This is a must try place if you are in town . read more

See all

I am a huge fan of Mill on the River. It is the perfect spot for date night or catching up with friends. The cocktails are delicious, with a wide variety if offerings. For dinner, you can never go wrong with the Redfish Nouvelle. The flavors are exceptional, and it has become my go-to dish over the years. I would recommend making a reservation, especially on the weekends. read more

The Mill on the River - Redfish Nouvelle - American Near Me - South Windsor, Connecticut

Service has been excellent and the menu is nicely varied. We are long time frequent customers with very specific tastes.

went to this restaurant for my boyfriend's and I 5 year anniversary and it was so beautiful! It was decorated beautifully but the waterfall over the bridge you need to cross was absolutely gorgeous. I tried their Blood Orange Cosmo and they know how to make an excellent drink! For apps, we tried the Antipasto for 2 and we were blown away...the spicy eggplant was delightful, the buffalo mozzarella was so fresh and everything on that plate was delish. for my entree i got their Short Rib special which features sweet mash and cabbage and it had such a lovely flavor. my boyfriend tried the chicken vodka pasta and we were both impressed by the taste and quality. we ended with a slice of "big ass chocolate cake" and it's literally half of a whole cake, they were not kidding! it was a little dry but still good. I can't wait to come back here! read more

See all

I had been wanting to visit The River on the Mill for years and finally made it. I'm giving it 3 stars for several reasons. The restaurant is in a gorgeous old mill, and the grounds are beautiful. We had reservations and specifically requested outdoor seating. When we arrived, three hostesses were at the desk, but we waited several minutes before anyone acknowledged us. When they did, there was no eye contact and little warmth. We asked about outdoor seating and were simply told no, without explanation. The party ahead of us, who did not have reservations, was seated outdoors. I understand the staff may have been busy, but the interaction was disappointing and not what I expected from this type of establishment. Our waitress was pleasant and had been there for years, but there were a few service inconsistencies. She brought bread to other tables but not ours, so we had to ask. She also reviewed the specials but omitted several that we later heard another server mention to the table next to us. The drinks were extremely sweet. We both tried a rum cocktail that had far too much grenadine, and my margarita was also overly sweet with too much sour mix. Next time, I would stick with wine. My husband ordered the sausage rigatoni, which he found average. I ordered the redfish nouvelle, which I thought was delicious. We may give it another try, but there are so many excellent restaurants in Connecticut that we have plenty of others to explore. read more

Food great! Ambiance above average. Service so-so. Drink was good. Soda was average. Quick reservation from last night to this evening. Outside dining nice. read more

The Mill on the River - Chicken cordon bleu - American Near Me - South Windsor, Connecticut

We came with a group of 20 for lunch. The team opened 15 minutes early for us, had extra staff, took orders efficiently and served all together Additionally, food was excellent, fairly priced, and you cannot beat the ambience and historic setting We are from Massachusetts. Will consider again next time in the area read more

Beautiful place, indoor and outdoor, especially from out of state visitor who are not used to that kind of decor. Reception was friendly and warm. Jose, our server, was great, nice and attentive, courteous. Food was very good. The pork chops milanese was seasoned perfectly and nice portion that I not even tasted the potatoes, I was focused in destroying the chops. :) I had good time. Finally the chocolate cake was super big, enough for 6 people. It was creamy and delicious. read more

See all

I had lunch here today with a few coworkers. It was my first time here. It's a very lovely facility inside and outside. I totally enjoyed the chicken cordon bleu. It was paired with perfectly cooked carrots, green beans, brussel sprouts and rice. While I was there I picked up $100 worth of gift cards and got a $25 card FREE! I can't wait to go back ! read more

The Mill on the River - Chicken Cordon Bleu - American Near Me - South Windsor, Connecticut

See all

Love the food. It was great! The service was exceptional and we were taken care of well from beginning to end. You don't want to miss this place. Absolutely gorgeous!! read more

Came on a Sunday and they only offered Sunday brunch for $25. It comes with a drink, entree and dessert. They start you off with a bread basket. The it contain one muffin and 4 small danish. The muffin was tasty but cold. I had the eggs Benedict with steak. It had two perfect cooked poached eggs, delicious home fries, and a small sandwich stake. Everything was good. I finished it off with a scoop of ice cream. read more

The Mill on the River - Bread basket - American Near Me - South Windsor, Connecticut

See all

4 - First time and definitely not the last I had a really pleasant first visit. The staff was super friendly and even set me up outside when I asked small gesture, big points. Started with calamari, raw oysters, and Rockefeller oysters (first time having oysters btw), and wow fresh, flavorful, and now a new fave. The calamari especially? Crispy, buttery, and somehow still melt-in-your-mouth. The ahi tuna was excellent and paired perfectly with the Ferrari-Carano Fumé Blanc. Vibes were great, food was solid across the board. Not a full 5 yet only because I haven't hit that one dish that makes me obsessed but I'm willing to try the whole menu to find it. I'll be back. read more

See all

We went for a holiday lunch with friends, expecting a quality experience. The food was not up to par and was grossly overpriced; the listing should be $$$. I like seafood and have heard good things. I ordered a crab cake appetizer and baked stuffed shrimp as my entree. The crab cake was lots of "cake" and very little crab. Crumbly and bland, the only decent part was the drizzle it was plated on. The shrimp was simply awful. The coleslaw could easily be something they picked up at the supermarket. The "side" of peas (likely frozen) in rice was the kind of thing that a kid would be served in a school cafeteria - and they wouldn't eat it either. A restaurant at this level should be ashamed to serve this flavorless concoction. The shrimp was overcooked (and rubbery); I still don't know what that slice of ? was on the second shrimp - the one with the lemon. The "stuffing" was a flavorless, soggy, bready mess. This was not what I would expect from any self respecting restaurant, let alone one that thinks it is justified in charging what they do. (I did get a taste of the eggplant side from my wife's plate and that was pretty good. That's the one star.) read more

The Mill on the River - Crab cake a la meh. - American Near Me - South Windsor, Connecticut

See all

Came here for Mother's Day, it's a cute venue and people were friendly but the prix fix menu was way overpriced. It was a soup/salad, entree and a dessert, ended up being $85-90 a person without drinks. Dishes were smaller than their usual size (lamb leg was already cut up not the actual leg they give for the regular entree). Their normal entrees are around $30 so way overpriced, probably will not be back. read more

Went to an engagement party here. Some food was excellent, some average. Odd thing is lot food left over. I wanted take home a meal for my elderly mother who too sick to go. All food was gone. If you pay 1000's shouldn't the party get at least offered food? Obviously this food was served next day I'm sure. read more

We had very good food at the Mill on the river. I had booked a large party of 14 people. When we got there, we were advised that we had to split the tables into. If I had known this, I would've gone someplace else. I didn't book a dinner party to have two separate tables and I was constantly going back-and-forth from each table during my dinner. The staff didn't care when we suggested putting the tables together. They didn't seem bothered by it was like oh well you got what you got. For this reason, I will probably never go back to this restaurant even though their food is very good. Be aware of the table situation if you're booking a large party. read more

The waitstaff was very good and highly engaged. The food was excellent. We had the pork chop, top Sirloin and salmon. Everything was cooked to perfection. The dining room was a good place to have a conversation with the couple we were with. read more

Very slow service. When the waiter finally came, she made several mistakes related to serving others first. When management was informed of the issues they did not apologize or adjust the bill. read more

Excellent setting, great ambience and one of the best quality food in Hartford area. Went with some friends. Mostly ordered pick of the day - grouper and were not disappointed. They loved it ! I had seafood martini - which was refreshing & good but kind of small size and not a full meal so I ordered Salmon. Salmon came with mashed potato and coleslaw salad and was delicious ! Loved the place and food ! Service was excellent !! We all enjoyed it a lot and will surely come next time ! read more

See all

We went to the Mill on the River for our anniversary, looking for something a little out of the way due to the many college graduations in the area. The Mill is a delightfully relaxing experience with seating outside on the deck that overlooks the river and inside seating. We had our choice this night and chose outdoor seating. We started with the Garlic & Gorgonzola Bread which was the perfect size for two. We weren't ravenous and it was enough to satiate us while we enjoyed a drink and the view. I opted for a spicy margarita which was delicious. I wish there had been a salt rim, but that only would have enhanced it. My husband got one of the nightly specials, a slow cooked prime rib with baked potato and seasonal vegetables. It was positively perfect, easy to cut and melted in your mouth. I initially chose a different special, the Lazy Man's Lobster with risotto but it was out already, so I opted for the lobster pasta. The sauce was so thick and creamy, it was a real treat for someone like myself who doesn't usually partake in ricer sauces. There was plenty of lobster and the asparagus was al dente, which is my preference. We didn't get dessert, but I saw a few coming by and they looked delicious. Our waiter was super friendly and nice. When we declined dessert he offered another drink or water while we relaxed at the table before we left. Not rushing us out was a huge plus given I'm sure they were eager to turnover the table. We're not from the area but will keep it on our list! read more

See all

Terrible service. Waitress refused to give her name over the phone had extreme attitude and hung up. When I called the manager back, she didnt apologize she just mentioned having over 500 people in and didnt have time. She also "did not know who hung up" and couldn't provide further details. Thankful I chose a different location for my event. The Mill on the River Just a money grab. Terrible reputation. read more

This is by far my favorite special occasion restaurant in the Windsor locks area. We celebrated our Grammy 80th birthday here and more recently my husband's birthday. The food is always impeccable, you can't go wrong with anything on the menu! I honestly love coming when we're in town. The view and the ambiance is very picturesque! The oysters were SO FRESH, like honestly straight outta the ocean fresh and the pasta dishes were extra dreamy! On last note the servers will go out of their way to make your night special like even killing a giant horsefly on our table special lol. Can't wait to come back to celebrate another special milestone here. read more

See all

Beautiful place. Expensive prices. Very good service. And most importantly, interesting and delicious food choices. Even the dinner rolls were delicious. They will allow you to bring a cake, but will charge you a per person cutting fee. And they add 20% tip to bills w parties of 6 or more. read more

The Mill on the River - Roast Prime Rib of Black Angus Beef - American Near Me - South Windsor, Connecticut

See all

One of the few restaurants that has a variety of seafood options in Hartford. The seafood martini is really good with the seaweed salad as the base and the lobster and crab was fresh but also small portions. The seafood boat was the special and was deluged in sauce and slightly overcooked so the salmon was quite dry. Should have gotten the sea bass which is much better. The escargot was warm with the right blend of garlic butter. The views are one of the main reasons for the restaurant's popularity. Plenty of parking in a private lot. read more

See all

Very slow service. expect to send an entire evening just for dinner. The host is very rude. Be ready for plenty of free eye rolls. we were there just to enjoy the ambiance, but ended up severely disappointed. read more

Found out about this restaurant after volunteering with CT river to remove invasive species. Couldn't wait to go back for food after seeing how lovely the view was. THE FOOD -my friend ordered the French onion soup as an app. Classically served and she said it was good! -I tried the Chilean sea bass and it might be my new favorite fish dish. The fish itself was cooked perfectly, the veggies and sauce were to die for...just fantastic! I probably could've done without the clams (I haven't had clams many times but to me they seemed dried out?) but they weren't the main centerpiece of the dish. -for her entree she ordered the scallops over risotto. It looked amazing and she said it was very good!! THE DRINKS -all of the cocktails looked good but we both opted for margaritas. I can't order margs with sour mix as they are just so subpar from the real deal, so I had to try when I saw these were made with fresh lime juice. They didn't disappoint! I had the black and blue marg and it was perfect combo of marg taste with blackberry -upon seeing the menu I felt the prices were a little high but when you get the drink you can really tell it is made well. They aren't giving you a glass full of sugary juice and passing it off for $13+. It's a REAL cocktail. THE ATMOSPHERE -I mean come on, the name says it all! -We sat at a 2 top outdoors along the railing overlooking river and bridge. The outdoor area extends further back but we couldn't really see if from where we were. -the inside looked nice as well, though we didn't see more than was visible from our spot at the hostess station. -loved the covered bridge you walk through to get to the restaurant THE SERVICE -our server was very kind and attentive, gave us recommendations/ compliments on what we ordered. -they also had someone go around with warm bread, we each got one piece and did not see this go around again (I was fine with one piece, but wanted to point out for those curious) -the only thing is I wish our waters were refilled around the time our check came since we sat for a bit chatting and I would've enjoyed some more (there were open tables around us or else we wouldn't have kept the seats occupied) Overall, I truly can't stop talking about how delicious the food was. When you couple that with the excellent drinks, service, and atmosphere I think the Mill on the River might be one of my new favorite places to eat. Can't wait to have my family in town to take them here. read more

See all

They forgot to put a meal in and didn't receive a drink we ordered. The bill wasn't adjusted and management was not helpful. Please make sure you look at what are being charged for and make sure it is accounted for and addition to paying tip. read more

This is one of those places you wish you could like, or like far better, reminiscent of the old "Mill on the Floss" near North Adams or "Mistrals" in Manchester, both chef-owned, both equipped with classic flavors, atmosphere, and service. Alas, at Mill On The River, the service feels like a sports bar, reducing its 5-star location and competent, 1980's-redolent, menu to something more slapstick than romantic or elite. Guests leave with a whiplash from the juxtaposition. read more

See all

I really dig this place.. service was great as was the food! I'll definitely go back read more

See all

Unbelievable food and gorgeous design! Loved every part of our meal and the service was great!

My husband and I were excited for a rare date night at this riverside spot in Windsor, an hour from home, with a sitter lined up. I'd reserved weeks ahead, noting it was a special occasion and requesting a romantic window table. Instead, we were seated next to the noisy kitchen--despite an empty, perfect river-view table right there. I politely asked the hostess and server if we could move. The manager never appeared to address it, claiming the seating chart was "set for the night." The window table stayed vacant our entire meal. Unacceptable. Our server Jose was outstanding--attentive, warm, and clearly trying to make up for the poor start. The original server, Zack, also checked in often and seemed genuinely apologetic. The food itself was excellent. But between the hour-long drive each way and a $200 babysitter, the experience wasn't worth repeating. Great staff and food can't overcome rigid, tone-deaf management. We won't be back. read more

The Mill on the River - American Near Me - South Windsor, Connecticut

Food was very good. Service was on point. Really nice place to enjoy a special occasion. read more

The Mill on the River - Seasonal drink menu - American Near Me - South Windsor, Connecticut

The service was good -- genuinely no complaints there. But the food quality was severely lacking for the price point. We started with the cheese platter, which looked like someone had sliced chunks off a Cracker Barrel brick -- essentially just cheddar in various forms. It came accompanied by exactly 3 grapes, a small handful of candied walnuts, a tiny dollop of fig jelly, and some crackers we couldn't even finish. For $20, I expected brie, goat cheese, blue cheese -- something interesting. For five dollars more I could have gotten a fabulous cheese platter elsewhere that would have put this to shame. This looked like the lunch lady threw it together. The pecan crusted salmon was okay, but the advertised honey mustard sauce was undetectable. The small scoop of mashed potatoes on the side were over-seasoned, there was no vegetable, and the coleslaw was questionable enough that we sent it back untouched. Hoping dessert would redeem the meal, I ordered the gluten-free banana walnut cake after watching impressive-looking slices come out to other tables. What arrived was cookie-sized. The two of us had about three bites each and it was gone. Extremely disappointing -- I could have made better myself. The wine was good, and the setting is genuinely charming -- the covered bridge, water fountain, and dam are nice. But charm doesn't justify these prices for this food. We left underwhelmed and will not be returning. read more

This was my first time even though I use to live 5 minutes away. Came here for sunday brunch and it did not disappoint. Great water views from both outside and inside. Tons of seating options available. I noticed that there were several large parties coming in for events. Never felt over crowded or experienced a rush dining experience. There was plenty of parking available with 2 lots to choose from. The brunch option includes 2 alcoholic drinks( mimosa, champagne, etc), pastries and our entries. Our server was friendly and attentive. My friend and I had a great time catching up over brunch. We will definitely come back again. read more

See all

First time here, my first impression was wow! Such a beautiful, peaceful place. Perfect for date nights or even a family event. Definitely coming again. The staff was very friendly. Our waiter Eric was very very polite and cared about all our thoughts and needs. Was very attentive as well. The food was very tasty and portions were perfect! My fav part besides the food was sitting next to the water, Beautiful ambience! read more

See all

The food here is always good and the service impeccable. So many great choices in the menu it's hard to decide. We also love the atmosphere and highly recommend. read more

My experience was five star in every light. Service was woman personal, I thought the wine list was excellent with some great values, and I particularly enjoyed the tuna. It was well prepared, very high-quality, and the portion quite generous. I will look for some pics to add to this review. It was a one time visit for me, was visiting a friend in Hartford, don't get there very often. Would love to be back. read more