General Stanton Inn

4.4

348 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

Dec 4, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

Good for special occasions
Charming
Neighborhood gem

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.
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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
(401) 364-8888
Website
http://www.thegeneralstantoninn.com/
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.

Location
4115 Old Post Rd, Charlestown, RI 02813-2553
Neighborhood
Charlestown
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch

What 348 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Washington
Great for brunch
Washington
Good for groups
Washington
Healthy

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

General Stanton Inn offers a charming New England ambiance with "excellent food and service." Guests appreciate the rich history and cozy setting, often highlighting the "great atmosphere" and attentive staff. While some dishes received mixed reviews, the seafood and prime rib are frequently praised. Perfect for history buffs and seafood lovers alike.

348 Reviews

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Vivian
New York City
77 reviews
vip
5.0
77 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A wonderful dinner in a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
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Maria
Greater Boston
95 reviews
3.0
95 reviews
Dined on November 21, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
We visited on a Thursday. The food was very good. I had oysters then the Portuguese cod. Companion had steak frites and a wedge salad. After we ordered wine we were told food orders couldn’t be taken for 15 minutes as they were busy with a private party in a separate room. That was a first. So everyone in the dining room sat and sipped their drinks, which were not comped, for 15 minutes or so until our orders could be taken. With the bar almost full and live amplified music, the noise level was so high that you had to shout to be heard across the table. So while the food was really good, the atmosphere turned us off.
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Lawrence
Greater Boston
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and service. Wonderful old New England ambience.
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JOHN
Greater Boston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had an excellent dinner Great atmosphere service was very good Great staff
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Bob
Greater Boston
1 review
vip
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 11, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Nice and relaxing dinner for our family. Service was great.
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RITA
Alabama
25 reviews
vip
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on September 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Seated right away with a reservation in a little room with two tables. Very in tune with age of the Inn, fireplace in room also. Had the Friday night special of Prime Rib served with mashed potato and broccoli and rolls and butter. Very good, nice addition to the menu. So glad the Inn is part of our neighborhood, a place with cloth napkins. Hear a new fall menu will be out soon, looking forward to it.
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NicoleP
New York City
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on September 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Loved the casino. Both cod and Salmon delicious! So nice to have such a great local place!
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Christopher
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was excellent. Service was outstanding. Being a history buff, dining where General George Washington discussed the defense of Rhode Island was enthralling. Will be back.
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Frank
New York City
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were seated in a very charming, intimate, rustic room with only 2 tables and a large stone colonial fireplace. The entrees (we chose the salmon with asparagus and parmesan risotto) were perfectly prepared and cooked to order. The ambiance simply topped everything off to make the evening most enjoyable 😊
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Stuart
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was excellent, both dinner & desert. Service was spot on.
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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 348 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 4, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

Order delivery or takeout

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

Website
http://www.thegeneralstantoninn.com/
Phone number
(401) 364-8888
Private party facilities
The General Stanton Inn has five dining rooms with a total capacity of 175 seats.

General Stanton Inn

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What 348 people are saying

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