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General Stanton Inn, Charlestown, RI

General Stanton Inn

4.4
4.4
369 Reviews
$30 and under
American
4115 Old Post Rd, Charlestown, RI 02813-2553

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
The 1740 General Stanton Inn was named best new restaurant in Southern Rhode Island. Guests delight in traditional Rhode Island cuisine with emphasis on fresh local seafood-- Oysters, clams, calamari, swordfish, shrimp, scallops and our signature dish, Portuguese Cod. Our friendly bartenders excel at making Martinis, Old fashioneds and craft cocktails. Local craft beers are on draft, and the wine list is comprehensive.

Located in the beach community of Charlestown, Rhode Island, The General Stanton is the quintessential New England Inn with charming colonial architecture which dates back to the 1700's. The Inn is rich in history having hosted George Washington and three US Presidents. The Inn was a stagecoach stop, underground railroad safehouse and an illicit gambling house in the roaring 1920's.
You will enjoy staying or dining in comfort.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Farm-to-table, Bistro
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 2:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Tom Hagist
  • Private party facilities
    The General Stanton Inn has five dining rooms with a total capacity of 175 seats.

What 369 people are saying

General Stanton Inn 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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Washington

    Good for groups

  • Washington

    Healthy

  • Washington

    Neighborhood gem

  • Washington

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
General Stanton Inn offers a "wonderful old New England ambience" with "excellent food and service." Guests enjoy the "amazing food" and historic setting, complemented by live jazz entertainment. The staff is "friendly and spot on," enhancing the dining experience. Some dishes and settings may vary, but overall, it's a "memorable meal."

369 Reviews
  1. claudette VIP

    Greater Boston43 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our meals were , for the most part, “okay”. My baked stuffed shrimp could have had much more flavor, mashed potatoes room temp; one salmon dish dry, other cod dish with mashed potatoes just warm. The onion soup and coconut shrimp appetizers good. Yvonne was an excellent server.

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  2. guy VIP

    Rhode Island1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    great eveni g very good food great value nice people will return soon

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  3. Nicole VIP

    Greater Boston7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous entree with short rib and mushroom ravioli. Dined in Prohibition room and live jazz was a great surprise! Will definitely be back soon. Wonderful rveni g out.

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  4. Rick VIP

    Greater Boston17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I had a really great dinner! Food was excellent and my steak was grilled perfectly! We really enjoyed the jazz trio that wS nicely done. Great background music that was enjoyable to hear! Thank you.

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  5. Ann

    Greater Boston36 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed our 1st visit to the General Stanton. Nice menu selections in historic setting Wonderful to read history of the place. We had several parties near us that were enjoying themselves,but it was hard to hear each other. Overall we were happy with service,food and the historic setting. We will recommend ane return.

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  6. Joseph

    Charleston6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent, dining room was comfortable & well decorated, & the jazz entertainment was superb. Loved it. So glad to see the inn back in activity.

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  7. Barbara VIP

    New York City42 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service were excellent this evening. Always love the General Stanton inn.

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  8. Mackenzie

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful historic inn. Amazing food. Loved it for a Valentines Day dinner

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  9. Bob

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome valentine's day dinner Good menu, excellent service, enjoyed every moment

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  10. Kiernan

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My boyfriend and I enjoyed a 10/10 meal on Valentine’s Day. Our server was amazing, the host was very accommodating and kind, and the food was awesome. We left raving about how good everything was and how cool the history of the building is. I appreciate the whole staff for making it a memorable meal for two people that rarely treat ourselves to a meal of that caliber!

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FAQs

General Stanton Inn offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (401) 364-8888.

General Stanton Inn is rated 4.4 stars by 369 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
Google Map for General Stanton Inn

4115 Old Post Rd, Charlestown, RI 02813-2553

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Charlestown
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 2:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Farm-to-table, Bistro
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Tom Hagist
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch
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