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Dog Watch Cafe, Stonington, CT

Dog Watch Cafe

4.9 (4090)
$30 and under
American
194 Water St, Stonington, CT 06378

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 48 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 4,090 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

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • 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 offers an exceptional dining experience with "great food," "amazing service," and a "beautiful location" on the water. Guests love the diverse menu, especially seafood dishes like lobster rolls and scallops. The atmosphere is "friendly and lively," making it a favorite spot for locals and visitors alike.
4,090 Reviews
  1. KAREN

    Greater Boston6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious lobster roll (loaded!) the Rhubarb crisp for desert was off the charts. Very large portions on all.

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  2. Ida

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always love everything but food the seafood cassava and baked scallops very bland really no topping. Would be better with a little more topping or a seafood stuffing on top

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  3. Susan

    New York City5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent in so many ways! staff, food, location, and atmosphere. It's quite a busy place so if you like quieter atmospher, make sure to ask for a seat a bit further from the bar.

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  4. Jacob VIP

    New York City20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What's not to love! Becky, Lindsay, Tiffany, Sarah, Rose - the all star meal delivery team, the gear, the setting and, of course, the food....,NEVER a disappointment - the range and quality of the offerings. And those desserts. Hard to say no. Thank you, Becky! 😉

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  5. Patricia

    New York City23 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The Dog Watch is one of our favorite restaurants in the area, however this past visit fell short of their usual excellent quality. I tend to order the same thing every time. The kale salad is my absolute favorite and I always order with salmon. AND every time it’s usually an end piece. Now perhaps restaurants purchase “these” ends cheaper from supermarkets that tend to not sell them. Not sure but 2 of us ordered salmon and the portions were below average. Mine was clearly smaller than any portion I’ve ever ordered and the other person the “usual “ tail portion.

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  6. Cheryl

    Greater Boston8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great location! Fantastic service! Mixed drinks were delicious! Overall the food was good. We had clam chowder, maple wrapped scallops with bacon and my husband enjoyed the lobster Fra Diavolo, wouldn’t hesitate to reorder any of these. I had the lobster on ciabatta which I upped to a BLT, very disappointing. The tiny bit of lobster salad was placed on a tomato which was spread VERY thin. I couldn’t taste it over the bacon, more like a BLT!!. I definitely would not order this again. They should raise the price of $28, which I’m sure customers wouldn’t mind to actually taste the lobster. I will definitely go back to have a bowl of chowder and an appetizer with one of their delicious mixed cocktails!

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  7. John

    New York City9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    All was great, good place to Eat Watch the Water and To Enjoy good Customer Service

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  8. Maria VIP

    Greater Boston101 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our first visit to Dog Watch was a fantastic experience. The food was excellent, the menu was extensive, service was terrific and the location on the water is lovely. We had chowder, fried scallops, and bouillabaisse. I loved how you can choose your sides, even for the fried seafood dinners. You don’t have to have fries and slaw. The key lime pie was great. We are already planning our next dinner there and are bringing a few friends. Highly recommended.

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  9. Scot

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love Dog Watch. The food and service are always great!

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  10. Patrick VIP

    San Francisco6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great meal. Stuffed flounder was delicious. Always like the Bloody Mary’s!! Service was outstanding!!

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FAQs

Dog Watch Cafe is rated 4.9 stars by 4090 OpenTable diners.

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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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