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    Whitecrest Eatery

    4.7 (111 reviews)
    ModerateNew American
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Buckle in for a great meal!
    Gail N.

    We are finally plowed out from Blizzard 2026! My husband and I craved a burger. Whitecrest Eatery, in the Velvet Mill, was the perfect spot. Local beef 'Happy Burger', local IPA, and buffalo blue cheese brussel sprouts to die for. Perfect!

    French toast
    Christian C.

    One of the most delicious restaurants I've been to in a while. I came with a friend on a Saturday for lunch and were seated immediately (it was pretty empty). We shared the buffalo brussel sprouts, baby blue burger, chicken sando, and French toast. The baby blue burger was a little dry but still good, but the chicken sando was so good. The chicken was juicy and the gochujang glaze was sweet and generously lathered. The French toast was really good too - it's a sourdough French toast so it had a nice bite to it.

    Swordfish
    Pete M.

    This is a August 18 update. My first time as noted in the original review was for their happy hour service and I wanted to come back for a full dinner experience. It was excellent and my 5 star remains. Same great staff and food. Had the swordfish with corn succotash and brilliantly smooth and rich mashed potatoes with some green beans. My companion had the fish tacos which personally I never had which worth a damn except here - fantastic and I'll order that myself next time. Small ding - the dinnerware is really dated. Looks like they got it at my Aunt Lucy's estate sale leftovers. Clean certainly and functional, but well, farty looking. Original review: So living very close by and walking by this place for over a year I was actually in the low expectation mode. Whitecrest Eatery (always beware of places called "Eateries") but with just a single dining experience I was amply impressed enough to pull out the stops and go 5 stars here. It's located in a 19th century quasi defunct old brick sprawling factory in what was a blue collar quiet neighborhood of Stonington CT now being gentrified. But the funky surroundings (called the Velvet Mill which used to make coffin velvet linings in the 19tj and 20tj century ) adds to what is a really excellent dining experience if you are ready for the non trendy and non glitzy. The (often quite good) restaurant scene as in Mystic which is part of Stonington is great but this is a unique place you should visit. They have a full bar here and stocked with excellent off beat selections at very reasonable prices. The bar is done well as is the bartender staff - definitely holds its own among top places with creative and very good conconctions. (Try the hybiscus marguerita). The food is mostly local based - which is saying something considering all the natural and or organic farms, meat producers and the seafood from the local waters. You can't get more local - or excellent. Creative menu but not stupid and trendy. A perfect example the "tomato toast". Sliced perfect local tomato's over "straciatella" which is somewhat a cross of ricotta, burata and fresh mutz (what can I say I'm from the city ). This on top of their own sour dough bread and crowned with evoo and basil. It's summer on a plate. So well done and very satisfying. Oysters rightly cold and very local, righteous mignonette sauce served on side. (This part of "happy hour" specials. House salad looked a bit plain, but very fresh and crunchy lettuces with absolutely perfectly dressed lemon and evoo, salt. A place which deals with its salad so well belies real professionalism and dedication to great dining Topped off dinner with hybiscus Marguerita and the blueberry shortcake. Which wasn't shortcake but dense yet immensely satisfying butter cake (think upside down cake), perfect whipped cream , fresh blueberries and lemon zest. Oddly they sprinkled crushed dark chocolate on it (I didn't get the point of that - they'd be better served with crushed amaretti or even Graham crackers) but on the whole great ending. Really enjoyed it. (And the cool well done marguerita ) The general menu was (thankfully) simple and short but excellent with beef, fish and vegan choices (again think local and excellent). Looking forward to a more conventional dinner with them soon. Fantastic by the glass wines, craft beers and all around excellent choice with top notch and friendly staff. Kind of funky but very cool space. Highly recommended for either our of towners, tourists and us local folk.

    Scott U.

    Have walked by this place for many years in velvet mill and I have no idea why we've never gone in for a meal. We went during their Wonderlust world food tour series in the winter. What an awesome experience! Their staff are amazing and knowledgeable, the food was ridiculously outstanding, and what a great experience. Look forward to going again.

    Mixed berry trifle
    Dean C.

    To start off with, this place is super unique atmosphere and fun, relaxing place to dine. Next, is this is definitely a true chef that is creative with their dishes and we appreciated everything we had. The appetizer fish taco had great flavors and the fish was fried perfectly. We also tried the Tallo Fries which are very hard to describe, however they are fried in a cleaner oil and are a must try. I normally order wings extra crispy as a personal preference but we did not and if I ordered them again I would ask for extra crispy, however the BBQ and buffalo sauce are homemade and fantastic. My wife also loved the homemade ranch sauce. We also ordered from their Santiago Spain inspired menu and got a shrimp in a sauce that was just incredible, along with a scallop wrapped in bacon in another sauce (sorry don't have the menu anymore) that was definitely not your average bacon wrapped scallop and a must try. We ended with a mixed berry trifle that was as good as the meal itself.

    Euro Road Trip - Denmark 
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    Dave L.

    I've eaten here probably 7-8 times in the last few years, and overall it's very good but I'm going to add a couple of caveats. The first is that it's a very uncomfortable experience when the weather is hot. There's no AC, so the inside dining space is humid and sticky. I'll only go back in when it's not summer. The other is something I've noticed twice now, which is that when the chef/owners aren't working, there's a noticeable drop in quality. The food is still pretty good, but not anywhere near the level of skill when Mr. Jensen is running the kitchen. The service staff are very pleasant and knowledgeable. The menu is creative and the food is made and plated with care. Ambiance is mixed - inside it's pleasant (except during very hot weather), but the dining area 'outside' in the mill's common area is not nice. They make nice cocktails, and have a pretty decent selection of beers. There are a lot of wines as well, but I don't drink wine so can't say much about if they're good or not. When Chef Jensen is cooking, this is much closer to 5 stars. Try to go then.

    Eggs Benedict
    Jessica K.

    Went back for Saturday brunch and we were once again very pleased! Malik was patient and friendly and made great recommendations. We had the traditional eggs Benedict (which was the best I have ever had) and the spicy chicken sandwich which my husband loved. Cannot wait to go back!

    The Road Trip de Santiago appetizers were all incredibly!

    My family stayed in Stonington Borough for a week in July and had an amazing meal during the first week of Chef Johan's Road Trip de Santiago series. The service was great but the food was incredible!! My adult daughter and son are also foodies like myself, so we shared all of the appetizers before the kids both had the Pulpo a la Gallega and I savored the Seabass a la Plancha. We completed the meal by sampling all of the featured appetizer from the road trip series menu. The meal was an absolute feast for the eyes and our taste buds. The next time we visit the area, I will definitely go back to eat here more than once.

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    Owl & Dove

    4.6
    (80 reviews)
    4.4 mi

    We stopped in here on Valentine's Day on the way home from Mohegan Sun. There's a pretty large…read moreparking lot behind the building so it was a short walk. This place is adorable. I actually expected it to be really busy when we got there around 10:45, but there were quite a few open tables. They sat us in a queue table right in the window near the water. I couldn't decide what to get because everything looks so good. I ended up with the Patatas Brava which had soupy in it. I haven't had soup in years and they made it really stand out with the home fries, eggs, and crema. My wife had the basic breakfast, and everything was fresh and cooked perfectly. We ordered an apple crêpe for the table that had caramel and toasted almonds on it. The staff was also great. We had one waitress, but a second one was always there to check on us. The service gets five stars for sure! I wish we had a place like this near our house. It's right on the line of Westerly Rhode Island so we were able to walk around downtown Westerly which was really nice.

    What an amazing breakfast. Service was friendly and efficient. The food was incredible. The…read moreomelettes were cooked to perfection as were the home fries and bacon. Our other dining partner had the French toast with blueberries. Again - delicious. All this at a great price and while overlooking the picturesque Pawcatuck River. Perfect way to start the day!

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    The Shipwright's Daughter

    4.4
    (409 reviews)
    3.8 mi
    $$

    So chic, so delicious, such an amazing server who understood our hangover and hangry needs! So glad…read moreI made a reservation - the decor was superb and the food hit the spot perfectly. I'm so glad I tried the deviled egg - that crispy clam strip was such a nice touch and being Ukrainian, the beet pickling is in my DNA! Excellent brunch choice for our Mystic getaway!

    This was a loud place with good-sized bar and a menu that changes daily it seemed. They had lots…read moreof unique choices on the menu. The service was okay while the food came out in a timely manner. I liked that some of the fish items listed the fishing vessel on the menu. Three appetizers were ordered which consisted of a beet pickled deviled egg ($4 each), chilled oysters (Half Dozen $18), and the local fluke crudo ($17). The egg had a crispy clam strip and espelette pepper. This was solid. I thought the clam strip was a little too overpowerful given the size of that and the egg. The pickled beet egg was interesting, and I liked how the filling was also under the egg, so the egg did not move. The Riverhawk oysters were fresh and tasty. The mignonette was simple and paired well. The crudo had an herb mayo, pickled ramps, kelp crisp, and pickled sugar kelp. This was alright. It seemed like fennel or a similar type of herb was used in one of the pickling items, which took over a little bit. The kelp crisp was nice and paired well with the fluke. For an entrée, I had the local scup a la plancha ($37). It came with Marshall Cove mussels, fondant potato, English peas, and a saffron emulsion. This was a nice sized portion. I thought the saffron emulsion was key and went together with everything else on the plate. The mussels were fresh again, and the potatoes were cooked perfectly. It was a well-done dish, but the use of scup made it feel more modest, but maybe that was the point, so what do I know? I also tried the scallop dish that came with green crab crispy rice, chili crispy, and a garlic aioli. The rice was very crispy, and it reminded me of a traditional hibachi rice, but elevated. The scallops had a perfect cook to them too. For dessert, the oyster ice cream ($10) was tried. It had to be tasted when it was on the menu. It had a slight briny flavor, but nothing too overpowerful. The ice cream itself was very creamy with a nice texture. I believe Greek yogurt was used, which probably helped with the oyster flavor that was incorporated. Will I go back? Sure.

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    Oyster Club

    Oyster Club

    4.3
    (999 reviews)
    3.9 mi
    $$$

    May be our most favorite restaurant in mystic. We sat at the bar planning to have a drink and apps…read morebut ended up staying for the full meal and dessert after we saw the plates coming out. We got the oysters, both soup options and mussels. Everything was great. Awesome vibe, amazing food, and don't forget the butter pound cake at the end. My husband claims it's the best dessert he's ever had.

    This was a rustic space with a large bar. They also had a treehouse that overlooked the river…read morewhere seating could be obtained. I was here for happy hour, which had some appealing deals. The regular menu looked creative and appetizing as well. I had their daily oyster ($1.50 each), mussels ($10), and their cutie smash burger ($9). The oysters were from sixpenny on the day I attended. They were fresh and went down smoothly. The mignonette that was served with it was interesting. It seemed to have some sort of orange juice incorporated, but who knows. It was not bad. I preferred the cocktail sauce and horseradish provided. The mussels came in a coconut lemongrass broth with chili, cilantro, and lime. These were some of the freshest mussels I had in a while. It was noticeable to me from the feel and taste. The coconut lemongrass broth was a nice compliment and very flavorful. The burger was a quarter pound smash patty with cheddar cheese, umami mayo, lettuce, pickles, and white onion. This was cooked ideally to a medium-medium rare temperature. The bread was the key as it held the toppings and was of good ratio. The pickle was nicely folded and placed where it was not hanging off the burger. It was a little sweet, but not a big deal. Will I go back? Definitely.

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    Handpicked local lobster roll.
    Handpicked local lobster roll.
    $6 Classic Mimosas and bloody Mary's for Sunday brunch!
    $6 Classic Mimosas and bloody Mary's for Sunday brunch!
    $6 Classic Bloody Mary's and Mimosas every Sunday brunch!

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