BREAKWATER

The food here was excellent, and sitting at the bar made for a fun, relaxed experience. Our server was attentive and friendly, and the drinks were top-notch. The menu offered a wide variety of options, with plenty of choices for vegetarians as well. Everything we tried was flavorful and well-prepared. Between the great service, tasty food, and welcoming atmosphere, this spot is a solid choice whether you’re grabbing a casual bite or enjoying a night out.

Food was phenomenal! From service to view, everything was perfect. I know reviews talk about a long wait but it was nice waiting with a drink by the water. I definitely recommended these drinks: Aperol Sprits frozen and the bloody Mary. For for food: the hot lobster roll, blackened chicken tacos, fried fish tacos, the burrito, and the shrimp and fries.

We were on a short tour of the CT shoreline to revisit the many places we have been to many times over the years. We stopped in Stonington to see the sights and have lunch at Breakwater. It is a great casual restaurant built on a pier out in the bay. Seating inside and out but when weather is nice like today, outside is the best. We had fish & chips and fish tacos. Both were excellent. Add a beer and it was perfect! Views of the water and boats are really spectacular.

Went here for family dinner (about 30 people) after my mother's funeral. Everything prepaid for. Staff very friendly, our waiter was fabulous. Shared calamari appetizer with my niece- very good, except the cherry peppers were fried in the same batter as calamari & unless paying close attention you might not get what you intended to eat. Calamari very good, peppers too hot for me. Sister and I had surf and turf - I got steak, she got flounder roll. Both very good. It is too pricey for me and i llive out of state (Arkansas), so probably won't return again.

My husband and i came here for the first time on our honeymoon and it was amazing! The happy hour you can't beat the price for the quality of food it is delicious and Matthew is very accommodating and awesome thank you guys for a great experience next time we're in the area we will definitely be back

Great location with good food. Lobster roll was amazing. Seafood medley was good. Gluten free kids pasta could’ve been better—especially with the almost $dollar upcharge just for the gluten free option which is a little absurd for the quality. Other than that, we would love coming back.

We enjoyed a lovely dinner here at BREAKWATER. The views were beautiful, service was friendly, and food was delicious. The fried calamari was fine but had a lot more fried peppers and other veggies vs. calamari. The lobster roll was not bad especially with a side of sweet potato fries. The seafood pasta was phenomenal with shrimp, scallops, lobster, crab, julienne vegetables, garlic-parmesan cream sauce, and parmesan. The Blackened Mahi Mahi and Pan Seared Faroe Island Salmon were also pretty good. I liked the firmness of the Mahi Mahi but the Seared Salmon was so tender and delicious. It had a sweet corn puree, summer succotash, Matunuck Microgreens pea shoots and strawberry salsa. Now for my standard comments. Parking is an open parking lot right in front of the restaurant but it is easy to miss the entrance if you are not familiar with the town or roads. Location is well kept and clean. Indoor dining was comfortable.

The deck is so nice and the view is incredible. It’s one of those places where you almost don’t even care if the food is just mediocre, luckily for us it was good :) Our server was super sweet and added to an already great experience.

I stopped in with a friend on the Friday afternoon following the Christmas holiday to find that the restaurant was open and serving lunch. We took a seat at the bar where we could take in the view of the ocean and see the sky as a major snowstorm was approaching. I ordered the chili and my friend ordered the chowder bread bowl. They were just what we needed on this cold winter afternoon. The service was efficient and friendly, the decor was all about the sea and the location outstanding.

Great food with great views of the water. Their oyster selection (raw bar) was quite nice. My wife had a half pound burger topped with lobster and that was delicious. I had their sesame crusted tuna over garlic mash and it was superb. Service was attentive and very nice. Highly recommend!

Service was a 5+ - Allison was amazing! Arguably the best service in the local area. We asked for seating in the sun when we made our reservation and that's exactly what we got. Ambiance was a 5+ - the view is nothing short of stunning. It helped that the weather was perfect but it's rare to find such a beautiful spot that juts into the harbor with an idyllic New England sea coast backdrop. Perfection. Food however was a 3. We had fried calamari as an appetizer. The coating was crisp and dry (maybe a bit overdone?) but the calamari was good. I opted for the Hot Lobster roll as my entree. What I was hoping for was a softly toasted buttered bun filled with lobster chunks. What I got was a charred bun - burnt at the top. But it was filled with lobster. The lobster was a bit dry and the taste was a bit weak. It wasn't as 'crispy' and lightly colored as I hoped it would be. I ate every bite nonetheless. I had a Caesar salad side and that was wonderful! I was pleasantly surprised to find a couple of fresh anchovies mixed in as well. My friends enjoyed their meals with average ratings and again - not a morsel was left on their plates. The cocktails we ordered were very good and plentiful. We didn't have desert but the coffee was hot and delicious. All in all - if you're a tourist you won't be disappointed.

On a recent trip to East Coast I went to this seafood restaurant. I've been here at least one other time on prior trips to the area. There are a lot of very good seafood restaurants up and down the coast of Connecticut, Rhode Island, etc., however, this spot really isn't one of them. In my most recent trip, I had a mixed experience. The food was good. Both of soups I tried, the lobster bisque and the New England clam chowder, were good. At least as good at other places in the area. The firecracker chicken had good taste, but the chicken was a bit tough. The fish and breading of the fish and chips was good, but french fries seemed stale. Lastly, the blacken mahi mahi was tasty, but I'm not sure they served or preparedthe fish correctly. The dish meet the description on the menu, but rather than fish being prepared with a nice crust of char/spices, I got fish drenched in sweet sauce. It tasted good, but it didn't seem like blackened fish. I ate it because I was hungry. I was hungry because the service that night was poor. It was also super loud in the restaurant. While the server was present and attentive, it took nearly an hour to get the main courses from time of sitting down. When asked why the food took so long, the server merely said the had a lot of big groups. At one point during dinner, I had to used the bathroom. The men's room only had one toilet, and, I will spare you the details, it was super gross and no one would want to use it. The views and atmosphere are amazing, but that's typical of restaurant like these, and more to do with the location and the quality of the restaurant. In sum, this spot is not a hard pass, but be cautious, there are better spots.

Can't go wrong with the steak frites. Cooked absolutely perfect and tender, great sauce and fries. Brussels were a hit, crispy and flavorful. The wedge Caesar salad was also a hit, fantastic dressing and fantastic shaved cheese. The anchovy was basic though. The fish taco's are some of the best around, especially if you get them blackened!

My friends and I had reservations for dinner at 7pm but we still had to wait 15-20 minutes for our table. We got drinks while we waited - I got the peach bellini which was yummy. For dinner, I did the crab cake salad but without the cheese and I was disappointed it only came with 3 small bite sized crab cakes and then just the arugula. I wish there was more to the salad. I got a side of the fingerling potatoes and they were good. My friend got the teriyaki hanger steak and that was SO good I wish I got that instead. It's a nicer restaurant as on the nicer side. We sat outside which was nice and it's on the water.

Always love it here. Waitress was so helpful to my party of 5. Recommended great food and drinks. We had the best time.

Went to Breakwater while visiting my son in the area; the views and vibe were spectacular, and my oysters were fresh and delicious. I opted for the hot lobster roll, and man, this is what a lobster roll is supposed to be. Absolutely plan to visit Breakwater if you are in the Stonington area!

Enjoyed a wonderful early dinner out on the deck overlooking the harbor and clear enough to see Fishers Island and Long Island. I had the Nashville Hot chicken sandwich and chips, both were very good. Enjoyed a nice local lager, and our server was knowledgeable and very attentive.

Pros: great atmosphere and location, food tastes great! Cons: if you have food allergies they do not care if you live or die! I told the server about my allergies and food got delivered to my plate with my allergens in it. My main course was "confirmed" safe but it gave me a (thankfully) mild reaction. Stay safe allergy folks!!

Usually when in Ct a must stop. Location is beautiful relaxing eating on dock. We started by having parking issues the lot is extremely small. Once inside for our noon reservation we found out they ran out of lobsters and they were waiting for a delivery. Very disappointing. I ordered the fish and chips and the fish was good. My guests ordered the seafood sampler which was not eye appealing but tasted good. The other ordered the blackened fish taco. They are GF and without the gf lobster roll we're limited. The taco was ok. Luckily it was a beautiful day to sit on the dock and sip on our drinks but sure wish they had those lobsters

So the hubby was looking for a restaurant with a ocean view and hoping for a beautiful sunset. Unfortunately the day we went was foggy so we didn't see the sunset....but there is a beautiful ocean view and you can see Fisher's Island from patio deck and interior seating as long as you facing towards the ocean. We arrived early free onsite parking which is a plus. Went inside Sat at the ocean facing bar had a few cocktails and split an order of Oysters Rockefeller 4 plump Ninigrit oysters warm and delicious and the margarita flatbread which I didn't think was going to anything special but it was so good topped with plump roasted grapes tomatoes, cheese and a balsamic drizzle. This was so good but a little messy. We decided to sit inside for dinner since it was a little chilly with the breeze outside. I went with the pan seared scallops over a sundried tomato and asparagus risotto. The scallops were cooked perfectly. The risotto was cooked perfectly but was very bland needed some more acidity or salt. The hubby went with the roasted halibut special served over black rice with garlic, kale and roasted carrots. His halibut was cooked to perfection. I was a little jealous and there was garlic. Roasted kale was very tasty as well. All in all it was a good meal and it would be a nice place to go back to on a sunny day.

Loved this place. We abused them and they still delivered. Came in with two toddlers, two tweens and you get the idea. We were the only folks in the dining room and our server really made us feel welcome and wanted. The lobster rolls were the best I've had all season and my season is a 12 month stand. Thanks for a great meal and venue for excellent memories!

Amazing views and great service! simple menu but the food is great! Bring a sweater because it can be a bit chilly right on the water at night

Y U M. Oysters were fabulous. The clam chowder? Holy crap. Lobster bisque was GREAT but I think the chowder was better We ordered the firecracker shrimp and it was really great too. The shrimp were massive! I ordered the prickly pear margarita and thoroughly enjoyed it. Service was quick and the staff was very kind. This place seems to go both ways, casual & formal. The viewwwwww is unreal. If it wasn't so windy we would have sat outside. Maybe next time!

On our way back to Newport from Mystic, we stopped at Stonington CT for dinner on a recommendation from one of my husband's VPs at his company. He didn't steer us wrong. Breakwater has a great outdoor deck which we took advantage of. It's so nice to dine outside enjoying the ocean, watching the boats and the birds. There's a large bar area inside the restaurant and a large dining room as well. Our server Faith took great care of us. She was engaging and friendly. We started with drinks, a Paloma for me and an ice tea for hubby since we had a long drive back to Newport. I requested the bartender to omit the soda and my Paloma was perfect. Loved the tajin rim. My hubby and I shared the clam & corn fritters and also a bowl of the New England clam chowder. The fritters were crispy with the perfect crunch on the outside and soft on the inside. There were five of them served with homemade tartar sauce. The clam chowder was spot on, filled with lots of clams and diced potatoes, the soup was thick and creamy. I had the tuna tartare appetizer for my entrée, and hubby chose the Baja tacos with grilled salmon. The fish is so fresh in New England. We both enjoyed what we ordered, so tasty! My tuna tartare came with black rice and was served with perfectly crisp wontons. I love black rice! My husband's Baja tacos had huge pieces of perfectly grilled, flaky and tender salmon. He mentioned how much he loved the flavor of the salmon. If you're in the Mystic or Stonington area, I highly recommend this restaurant. I'm so glad it was recommended to us.

Beautiful ambience and definitely a great place to stop to sit by the water. I definitely think that sitting outside on a beautiful day is the best way to eat your meal. The food was very good. I really enjoyed my lobster roll and the kids ate all of their food. My husband thought that the scallops had great flavor. The drinks tasted great also, I could sit by the water and have drinks all afternoon!! lol our server was very nice and helpful. Everything came out fairly quickly. I definitely would come back here or recommend it if you're in the area.

We love it here the best happy hour and a beautiful location . The cocktails are amazing too

Breakwater was recommended by friends, so glad we listened. Friendly staff, fast service. Seafood oriThe waterfront location is part of the dining experience, specifically if sunny. The food was delicious, priced well. Reservations recommended.

I may be biased because we have had special moments at this place. The people here are so kind! I absolutely love that about this establishment. The food was good too. The seafood was fresh, and the drinks were impressive. When we go to Mystic, we always make sure to pass by here. The Bloody Mary was fun. The calamari wasn't too oily. The raw bar orders were fresh, and inhaled instantly! The view is spectacular. They have a dock which you can park your boat at. Now I need a boat.

Great restaurant on the water, the view is spectacular with the bay in the background. I ordered a surf n turf special, a lobster mac&cheese, fish n chips, seafood pasta. Everything was delicious. The service was exceptional. Friendly staff. The atmosphere here is perfect on the water. The prices were reasonable. They have a nice bar inside. Really nice place to be on a Friday night. A little busy at 530. I would love to hang here on a Friday night!

You cannot beat these views! The staff are friendly and attentive every time we have gone to have a full meal or happy hour bite. The food and drink options are always large, and if not on the menu, they are happy to curate what works for you and your party! We have had many events here, small and large, and look forward to enjoying more at this location.

LOVED our dinner out on the dock here! Food was excellent and service was on point. Highly recommend the sesame crusted seared tuna with asparagus and garlic mashed potatoes. Go at sunset for a beautiful view of the water.

Brittany is the best! The restaurant has an ideal view and a great choice of outdoor or indoor seating with large windows in every direction. Wonderful breeze off the sound and boats to see coming in and out. Brittany recommended the scallops and she was right, they were superb. Generous portions, I could not finish mine, bit it was excellent. Nice bar selection, some unusual local beers, that's always a plus. Big menu so you can order something simple or get the chefs special of the day, which my wife did, the scallop special. What a wonderful meal.

Outstanding location and views. Comfortable atmosphere. Mediocre food and service. Ordered a Lynchburg Lemonade and they didn't know how to make it. Ordered 6 Ninigret Oysters and 6 clams on a half shell. It took 20 minutes for them to be delivered to the table. They were tasteless, the cocktail sauce was basically ketchup. Chards of shells in every bite. My husband ordered the seafood Fra Diablo. He called it good, not great. Solid amount of seafood, overcooked angel hair. Lacked spice. I ordered the broiled seafood platter in citrus butter. Absolutely flavorless. Over cooked salmon, shrimp were soft, not crisp, calamari was tough. The jasmine rice was clumpy and sticky with no flavor and my meal was not delivered hot. Plate lacked presentation. No coasters so drinks constantly sweat on table making puddles.

The views! What a great lunch spot to enjoy delicious seafood and the ocean views! Had a late lunch with friends in this nice modern restaurant that was located literally on the dock and was surrounded by great water views. My bf and I got the clam chowder cup of soup and it was very good. It was nice and creamy and filled with big chunks of clams. We decided to share a bowl of mussels. The mussels came in a curry broth that was mouth watering delicious!! We only wished we had ordered our own bowl of musscles! They had a good selection of alcoholic drinks and I decided on the milkshake IPA which was surprisingly refreshing! We had a great lunch and a great time. Can't wait to come back!

Great location, Great Service and Great Food.... Definitely 5 star. Friends picked this spot for lunch before us hitting a Winery in Southeastern CT and I am so glad they did. We had a wonderful time and we will definitely be going back. The restaurant is right on the ocean in Stonington Harbor. Service by Jason was so exceptional. I would ask for him next time. Very personable and knowledgeable. Took care of my wife when she asked if she could substitute chicken for the Tuna in their special. All four us loved our meals and everyone loved the Key Lime Pie. My wife thought it was the best she has ever had. No appetizers but I enjoyed my Caesar Salad. My Ct Hot Buttered Lobster Roll was very good. My wife loved her Chicken Bowl with seaweed salad, avocado, mushrooms and rice My friends both enjoyed their Scallop meals. We will be back Hostess team was also exceptional.

Showed up around 7:30 on a Sunday night and got seated without too much of a wait which was nice. However, our waiter seemed like he was either high, sleepwalking, or both. No specials mentioned (even though other tables were offered specials), and it took forever to get our food. The worst part was we got our entrees BEFORE our drinks... Without any explanation or apology. There was a table that was seated after us yet got their food and drink before us. The food was average. Maybe it just tasted bad because of the long wait and disappointing service, but either way, not worth it. Normally we have a really good experience here but now after having such a bad experience, I'm hesitant to ever go back.

Sea scallops with seafood stuffing was very disappointing. Scallops were tough and overcooked and seafood stuffing was two small bits that were burnt. My husbands yellowfin tuna with sesame seed was good. Blueberry feta flatbread was overcooked.

The parking lot is hard to find, it is tucked between two historic buildings, but once you find the place you are in for a treat. Huge wrap around patio seating with ocean views everywhere. The chowder was excellent, and the fish and chips they brought for my son was delicious. My mussels were flavorless but that may be because I asked to hold the chorizo. I don't think this is a good restaurant to make substitutions or special requests. Also we added on a side of scallops, received 4 of them and paid 15.50. That seems steep to me. Again, avoid substitutions. Beautiful location, great kids meal -and excellent chowder.

We went for happy hour where all bar bites were half price. Brussels sprouts were good but not cooked through so you had to toss the middle. Never encountered that before. Also had the flatbread which was decent. Not the best winds selection, even off the regular menu. Waitress was very nice. Once happy hour was over, the bar literally cleared out.

I concur with what Melita said. Service is terrible. Food only so so. Wait time to order is horrendous. The only thing this place has going for it is the lovely location. I started coming here about 5 years ago and loved it. Now it's just not worth coming back to.

Great restaurant located in Stonington Borough on the water. You can eat inside or out and both provide great water views. My last visit to Breakwater was months ago and it was a so-so experience so I was glad to be back. My friend and I ordered a glass of Chardonnay (good pour) and we both had tacos: shrimp for me and grilled swordfish for her. I must say that mine was delicious and my friends was too. Each order has two heaping amounts of fish (See photos). There were a number of other ingredients that made the meal that much more tasty. There were numerous "mmmmm" sounds from both of each during each bite. We didn't have anything else. My four stars is only because I wish it came with something else. Rice? For the price I think it should. I will most certainly be back and hopefully my four star review will become five!

Cowboy burger and surf & turf burger for lunch. Deck seating with ocean views. Taylor our server was kind and friendly. I will also say based on my observations of all of the employees I saw, they were ALL friendly and constantly moving.

Good food but our server ruined the experience for us; poor Ryan, you may want to consider a different occupation. From the moment he "greeted" us, he was disengaged, with no smile and closed-off body language, which made the service feel cold and uninviting.

Breakwater has always been known for their incredible views. We sat outside on a gorgeous, sunny day and the view cannot be beat. There is also a dock and dine option of you are a boater. They have a dock where you can drive up and tie up to go eat. We started with the bang bang shrimp as a lunch appetizer and it was flavorful and happily fed 3 people. My boyfriend had the fish and chips and I had the breakwater salad with chicken. My salad was straightforward and good, nothing crazy. We were both satisfied and left feeling full. Service was decent. It was a busy day and we weren't in a rush as we were admiring the views. Overall, a good experience!

I am a local and I've been to this restaurant several times and I'm finally decided. I'm never coming back. The service is terrible. The servers are not attentive or very polite. The food is mediocre at best and other than the view on the water, This restaurant is not worth the money you spend there.

We didn't realize we needed a reservation for another popular place down the street. They told us they couldn't seat us for 3 hours! I searched for another restaurant in the area and this one came up with great reviews. I called and asked if they could take a party of 8 and they said if we got there right away they could seat us outside, but in the sun. I'll take it! When we arrived it did take about 15 minutes for the hostess to set up the table, while a line formed behind us. One man walking out said, no tip today. I got a little nervous. Once we were seated though, the service was good. The table was definitely in the sun and there wasn't much of a breeze. My daughter and I both had the hot lobster roll with curly fries. Yummy! My husband had the surf and turf burger that he said was delicious. Our friends had the lobster BLT, which they also said was delicious. Overall, it was a great lunch. I'm glad that we couldn't get into the other restaurant down the street, as the food here was much better.

The food was delicious. This was our first time here and will definitely go back. Our server, Brittany, was awesome. Courteous, friendly, knowledgeable of everything on the menu - great sense of humor as well. Open and airy inside; tables weren't on top of one another. We had clam chowder, citrus salad, seafood pasta, and cod fish tacos. Sorry, no room for dessert. Give it a try.

Nice outside on the deck, under awning on sunny day. A bit slower service when it's crowded but to be expected. Overall food was good, not great for our party of 6. Love calamari and what was served was ok, crispy. The big downside was there's more fried cherry peppers than squid. Wouldn't recommend it, esp for charging $17-18 for it and a waste of money. They also brought out the cold dishes late (poke, tuna tartar), so all the hot food was going cold as we waited another 5 minutes. That order should have been flipped. Overall, jerk chicken was a hit, two taco plates, tuna tartar, and poke bowl were good, and the seafood medley as ok. The location is great, but their food could really level up and tough with better choices in the Borough.

Our server Sunny was terrific - informed and opinionated - if you don't have an opinion on what 'yer sellin', I'm not interested! Lobster roll - terrific. The mushroom bruschetta was phenomenal.

Food, service, and pricing was good. Great menu, hard to choose what to eat. Salmon salad, firecracker shrimp was great. def will come back. Great wine list too. Oh, and Cara was awesome.

Food and service have been on point both times we've been here, and both times were very busy!! Both our servers each time were very sweet, funny and extremely accommodating!

The food here deserves a 5 star!!! The wait staff ( If you can find one) are friendly and courteous. The service however needs a lot of work! Prepare to wait a while to receive your food or drink. The promptness on receiving your order deserves a 2 star. Please hire more staff.

Late lunch on our way home. The restaurant was a little hard to find - a sign points to the Inn of the same name, but when you turn into the driveway, the restaurant is on the water, at the other end of the lot. The location is impressive - you get the feel of a beach from inside! Walked in past a bar and we were greeted at the entrance to the dining room. There was a table available (no reservations here) and we were seated promptly. Elegant room with interesting art work on the walls and lots of windows. Not crowded but it seemed as if every table (except ours) was occupied. We started with a shrimp cocktail and the New England Chowder. The four shrimps were good sized and the cup of chowder was flavorful. Followed this with the Fish Tacos and a Caesar salad with chicken. Outstanding dishes both! The two tacos served were generously stuffed with fresh fish (baked on request). The Caesar salad was very creatively served, topped with a freshly grilled sliced chicken breast. We were very pleased with the food and with the service. Will definitely be back next time we're in the area!

Food and ambiance both superb. Service by Ryan not so much. Not a smile, no personality, reluctantly appeared at our table to OMG HAVE to drag out the pen and paper to write the order down. Took our drink order like it was a chore. Dropped the drinks as if he was wasting his time. Other kind staff dropped the food. Ryan (owners relative?) Did a half hearted check back. Other staff cleared, took a second drink order, brought a small box and delivered drinks. Bored to death Ryan asked if we wanted the check. I asked another staff member if the place pooled tips because I didn't want to stiff Ryan at his coworker's expense. Wait staff doesn't pool, so as much as Ryan DESERVED TO BE STIFFED we all left THE MINIMUM tip. We all (4 of us) have been here MANY times for decades, we love Stonington and will come back. BUT IF RYAN COME TO OUR TABLE WE WILL THROW THE ENTITLED JERK OVERBOARD AND HOPE FOR THE BEST. RYAN GOTTA GO!

Can't bear those views. Our first visit and it was perfect. Food was delicious and offerings were interesting and varied. Loved the mock tails menu! Our server was professional, made great suggestions and kept us well hydrated. Looking forward to the next visit.

Great place to dine. Enjoyed the views from the deck . Service was great. Enjoyed the shrimp and cod tacos!

What a nice little area this restaurant is in. I was pleasantly surprised to find that they had their own parking lot. This is HUGE, when you drive there, you'll see why. We sat outside on the deck/dock. Lovely views. The food wouldn't be what brings me back. It's the location and views. Just sip your drink and relax. Friendly service.