Best Waterfront Restaurants in Hampden

This is such a hidden gem! Great small plates and drinks, the ambiance is so cool

My third time there and enjoy it every time. The food, the service and atmosphere is always great.

My wife and I had the pleasure of dining at The Ruxton on a random Monday night, and it turned into an unforgettable experience. We went with a mix of appetizers—grilled oysters, potato gnocchi in sage brown butter with goat cheese, Wagyu beef sliders, and king crab cocktail. It was a completely random selection, but every dish was outstanding. The gnocchi was rich and perfectly balanced, the Wagyu sliders were incredibly flavorful, and the king crab was fresh and sweet. All of it was complemented beautifully by a fantastic Sancerre. What truly elevated the evening, though, was our server, Sammy. Not only did Sammy provide exceptional service, but we also had a great conversation throughout the night. Engaging, knowledgeable, and genuinely friendly, Sammy made the experience even more memorable. It’s rare to have such a combination of incredible food and outstanding hospitality. I’ll definitely be returning—and when I do, I’ll be asking for Sammy!

The food was great. My wife has the crab cake and I the beef stew and they were perfect.

Our server was excellent and the food was good. The martini we ordered was exactly right, a surprisingly difficult thing to get these days. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone who’s looking for a reliable, easy place for a casual dinner.