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Dog Watch Cafe, Stonington, CT

Dog Watch Cafe

4.8
4.8
4048 Reviews
$30 and under
American
194 Water St, Stonington, CT 06378

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 44 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
WELCOME TO DOG WATCH CAFE!

One thing we know for sure—the Dog Watch is a great way to keep you and your crew happy. Dog Watch is all about having a good time. With locations in Stonington and Mystic, Connecticut, enjoy amazing food and great people with your choice of waterfront views and sunsets or a relaxed backyard atmosphere.

PLEASE NOTE: Reservations for "standard" tables are indoor tables, and "outdoor" are for our dockside/waterfront outdoor tables. *Outdoor reservations are not guaranteed an indoor table if it is raining*Reservations are for 1 hr 45 min.

Tables reserved for dining only. Bar seats cannot be reserved. We cannot guarantee special requests. No parties larger than 6 people. Tables will be held for 10 minutes past your reservation time. If you are running late we cannot guarantee a table or same type of table. Please contact the restaurant if you are running late (860)415-4510). We have outdoor heaters, but it can be chilly. Dogs allowed at outdoor tables.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Burgers, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Daily: 11:30am - 9:00pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Jaime Astudillo
  • Catering
    Catering provided by Dog Watch Catering and private event venue available at our sister restaurant, Dog Watch Mystic.
  • Neighborhood
    Mystic
  • Cross street
    Dodson's Boat Yard, Stonington Boro
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

What 4,048 people are saying

Dog Watch Cafe reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Connecticut

    Great for scenic views

  • Connecticut

    American

  • New London

    Best Overall

  • New London

    Best Food

  • New London

    Best Service

  • New London

    Best Ambiance

  • New London

    Best Value

  • New London

    Great for brunch

  • New London

    Healthy

  • New London

    Neighborhood gem

  • New London

    American

  • New London

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Dog Watch Cafe in Stonington offers "great food, great service" with a lively atmosphere and scenic harbor views. Consistently praised for its delicious seafood, diverse menu, and accommodating staff, it's a favorite for locals and visitors alike. Outdoor dining enhances the experience, and reservations are recommended. A true gem with "amazing food" and "fantastic service."

4,049 Reviews
  1. kathy

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a nice time at Dog Watch. No matter when we go, it’s packed so reservations are a good idea. This time was a Tuesday before noon. Of course the food was fab and a good selection with specials too. Highly recommend this place; it’s a nice location on the water. You can’t go wrong.

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  2. Jenn VIP

    Philadelphia17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great outdoor dining option with our puppy (and teenagers). Food and drinks were great and staff was fantastic. We are out of towners but would definitely return!

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  3. Jimmy

    Connecticut1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great, staff was great as well, everything was as good as I could have expected it to be. I'll definitely be coming back

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  4. Joan VIP

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great service. Wait staff was friendly and helpful. Everything was fresh. Got a side salad with house dressing and salmon with sweet potato hash.

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  5. Roger

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We selected the Dog Watch Café in Stonington Village to meet up with a dear friend who we hadn’t seen in some time, to catch up on our lives. We arrived a few minutes prior to the reservation time and were promptly seated at a table overlooking the harbor. Our guest arrived about two minutes later and was escorted to our table. The million dollar view of the harbor was pleasing and relaxing. This was our friend’s first visit to the Dog Watch. We can safely say that she is sure to return. Between the service, food and ambiance, we could not have chosen better. Tiffany read our table perfectly. She was attentive but understood that we were full of conversation and did not rush us even a little. On to the food. The New England clam chowder was rich and flavorful. Although I prefer clam chowder Rhode Island style (broth vs. cream based), I am not able to pass by a good chowder. Our entrees included stuffed sole, a cod sandwich and broiled sea scallops. The mains were prepared perfectly, arrived hot and fresh. The cod batter was crisp and not greasy. The scallops and sole were flavorful. All portions were ample in size. The sides offered were varied which meant that there were options for every palate. We chose coleslaw, fresh fruit, fries, wild rice and steamed vegetables. All were good. The fries met my wife’s high standards. They had a crispy crust but were plump with a soft, meaty inside. There was one minor mis-step with one of the side dishes which was promptly corrected. Reservations are highly recommended, even in the off-season, to ensure that you are able to be seated at the desired time. Props to our server Tiffany H and the staff of the Dog Watch for making our lunch truly relaxing, memorable and enjoyable.

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  6. Aretha

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was great and the service was very good. Highly recommend early seating.

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  7. Trish VIP

    New York City15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Becky, Beth and the entire staff are as fantastic as ever!

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  8. Patty

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great early dinner, food was delicious, staff was very friendly and the atmosphere of patrons was friendly and lively.

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  9. Tommy

    New York City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love going here, it is consistently good from food to their impeccable service every single person is willing to help and delivers a high level of service and you are made to feel special. The restaurant runs like a well oil machine.

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  10. Brandon

    Vermont1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great good as always! When in doubt where you wanna go. Theres always dog watch.

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Dog Watch Cafe is rated 4.8 stars by 4048 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 44 times today
Google Map for Dog Watch Cafe

194 Water St, Stonington, CT 06378

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Dodson's Boat Yard, Stonington Boro
  • Neighborhood
    Mystic
  • Hours of operation
    Daily: 11:30am - 9:00pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Burgers, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Jaime Astudillo
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access
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