Whitecrest Eatery

If Whitecrest Eatery is on the "Where should we eat tonight?" list, I will be picking it. My first exposure to Whitecrest was it's regular menu. I was not only impressed with the food and how it was presented. I was also impressed with the rustic, well-thought out atmosphere. And the personalities of the servers as well as their attention to detail and intelligence of the menu items. The second visit, we experienced their Wanderlust event, in the country of Ethiopia. This area is not known for offering such a variety of cuisine, so having an Ethiopian option close by was wonderful! (I used to live near NYC and miss the variety.) On this visit, I appreciated the atmosphere even more. It was intimate and open. The staff was made up of mostly the same people and I felt like I was visiting a familiar family friend. Whitecrest Eatery - Thank you for providing such a beautiful space. I can feel the love and care you put into this place by merely walking through the door.

Have walked by this place for many years in velvet mill and I have no idea why we’ve never gone in for a meal. We went during their Wanderlust world food tour series in the winter. What an awesome experience! Their staff are amazing and knowledgeable, the food was ridiculously outstanding, and what a great experience.

Food is incredible, service is warm and friendly. Happy hour, and burger night offer killer deals as well. Couldn’t recommend more highly.

Enjoyed lunch here on a Sunday afternoon at Velvet Mill. We were pleasantly surprised as it is a limited menu. Tacos were delicious! Tortillas and salsas were flavorful. My partner enjoy the burger too. Fries were seasoned nicely. Our server Emily was very friendly and attentive. I was skeptical but will definitely return when in the area next.

Made to feel very welcome for our belated birthday dinner. We've lived in Stonington for 2 years and this was our first time. We will be back soon. Menu changes weekly, this is some of the best cooked food we've had in the US, hands down. Ribs fell off the bone, our waitress at the bar recommended the Rasta Pasta which had a jerk cream sauce that you could have drank on its own. Quality food & a great atmosphere served by nice people.

My wife and I have been here three times, and after the third we both agree that this is our favorite restaurant in the entire state of Connecticut. We have tried a large variety of dishes and every one is spectacular. The menu rotates, but we both recommend the buffalo brussel sprouts and the steak frites, which seem to be pretty consistent features. The staff are extremely friendly and helpful. We particularly appreciate Abbey, one of the co-owners, who helped us organize our post wedding celebration dinner (yes, that's how much we love this place). If you ever find yourself near Stonington, you cannot go wrong with stopping by for dinner.

I ordered a small plate of their shrimp dish. Taste was okay. I paid 16$ for three shrimp. Not worth the money. This was the tiniest dish I have ever been served. Less than a cup of soup. Bread was delicious. It was $5 for 2 slices and butter. I would NOT recommend this place

Where else can you have a leisurely gourmet meal while your kids hang play right nearby in a safe and family friendly atmosphere? I honestly don’t know! Thank you to Whitecrest for an amazing Friday night dinner. The food was incredible, as anticipated. Between the 7 of us we ordered and enjoyed everything from tallow fries, Brussels sprouts and bread&butter (an experience all by itself!), to burgers, cacio e pepe, bone marrow crostini, crab cakes and steak & potatoes, followed up with their blueberry cheesecake ice cream. The quality of the food was impeccable, the staff (including the owner who was kind enough to come say hi) were kind, attentive and patient. All this while we sat on “the patio” under the bistro lights while our kids played with other children in the safety of the Velvet Mill. Thank you Whitecrest Eatery for a fabulous dinner and perfect parent’s night out, no babysitter necessary!

Everything was perfect! The customer service, the food, the ambiance and decor! Will definitely be coming back soon!

Went back for Saturday brunch and we were once again very pleased! Malik was patient and friendly and made great recommendations. We had the traditional eggs Benedict (which was the best I have ever had) and the spicy chicken sandwich which my husband loved. Cannot wait to go back!

Have walked by this place for many years in velvet mill and I have no idea why we've never gone in for a meal. We went during their Wonderlust world food tour series in the winter. What an awesome experience! Their staff are amazing and knowledgeable, the food was ridiculously outstanding, and what a great experience. Look forward to going again.

One of the most delicious restaurants I've been to in a while. I came with a friend on a Saturday for lunch and were seated immediately (it was pretty empty). We shared the buffalo brussel sprouts, baby blue burger, chicken sando, and French toast. The baby blue burger was a little dry but still good, but the chicken sando was so good. The chicken was juicy and the gochujang glaze was sweet and generously lathered. The French toast was really good too - it's a sourdough French toast so it had a nice bite to it.

I've eaten here probably 7-8 times in the last few years, and overall it's very good but I'm going to add a couple of caveats. The first is that it's a very uncomfortable experience when the weather is hot. There's no AC, so the inside dining space is humid and sticky. I'll only go back in when it's not summer. The other is something I've noticed twice now, which is that when the chef/owners aren't working, there's a noticeable drop in quality. The food is still pretty good, but not anywhere near the level of skill when Mr. Jensen is running the kitchen. The service staff are very pleasant and knowledgeable. The menu is creative and the food is made and plated with care. Ambiance is mixed - inside it's pleasant (except during very hot weather), but the dining area 'outside' in the mill's common area is not nice. They make nice cocktails, and have a pretty decent selection of beers. There are a lot of wines as well, but I don't drink wine so can't say much about if they're good or not. When Chef Jensen is cooking, this is much closer to 5 stars. Try to go then.

Haven't had the pleasure to dine in here yet. But just based on their sourdough bread-- mmm it's so good. Toasted with some boujee butter (my favorite is Vermont Creamery salted cultured butter) - it's amazing. For $5!!! Here! Take my money!!

This is a August 18 update. My first time as noted in the original review was for their happy hour service and I wanted to come back for a full dinner experience. It was excellent and my 5 star remains. Same great staff and food. Had the swordfish with corn succotash and brilliantly smooth and rich mashed potatoes with some green beans. My companion had the fish tacos which personally I never had which worth a damn except here - fantastic and I'll order that myself next time. Small ding - the dinnerware is really dated. Looks like they got it at my Aunt Lucy's estate sale leftovers. Clean certainly and functional, but well, farty looking. Original review: So living very close by and walking by this place for over a year I was actually in the low expectation mode. Whitecrest Eatery (always beware of places called "Eateries") but with just a single dining experience I was amply impressed enough to pull out the stops and go 5 stars here. It's located in a 19th century quasi defunct old brick sprawling factory in what was a blue collar quiet neighborhood of Stonington CT now being gentrified. But the funky surroundings (called the Velvet Mill which used to make coffin velvet linings in the 19tj and 20tj century ) adds to what is a really excellent dining experience if you are ready for the non trendy and non glitzy. The (often quite good) restaurant scene as in Mystic which is part of Stonington is great but this is a unique place you should visit. They have a full bar here and stocked with excellent off beat selections at very reasonable prices. The bar is done well as is the bartender staff - definitely holds its own among top places with creative and very good conconctions. (Try the hybiscus marguerita). The food is mostly local based - which is saying something considering all the natural and or organic farms, meat producers and the seafood from the local waters. You can't get more local - or excellent. Creative menu but not stupid and trendy. A perfect example the "tomato toast". Sliced perfect local tomato's over "straciatella" which is somewhat a cross of ricotta, burata and fresh mutz (what can I say I'm from the city ). This on top of their own sour dough bread and crowned with evoo and basil. It's summer on a plate. So well done and very satisfying. Oysters rightly cold and very local, righteous mignonette sauce served on side. (This part of "happy hour" specials. House salad looked a bit plain, but very fresh and crunchy lettuces with absolutely perfectly dressed lemon and evoo, salt. A place which deals with its salad so well belies real professionalism and dedication to great dining Topped off dinner with hybiscus Marguerita and the blueberry shortcake. Which wasn't shortcake but dense yet immensely satisfying butter cake (think upside down cake), perfect whipped cream , fresh blueberries and lemon zest. Oddly they sprinkled crushed dark chocolate on it (I didn't get the point of that - they'd be better served with crushed amaretti or even Graham crackers) but on the whole great ending. Really enjoyed it. (And the cool well done marguerita ) The general menu was (thankfully) simple and short but excellent with beef, fish and vegan choices (again think local and excellent). Looking forward to a more conventional dinner with them soon. Fantastic by the glass wines, craft beers and all around excellent choice with top notch and friendly staff. Kind of funky but very cool space. Highly recommended for either our of towners, tourists and us local folk.

We have been to Stonington for vacations and visits many times, but we stay in town and like to walk to restaurants. This time, we had dropped two of our children at UConn and wanted to get brunch. This is an EPIC choice! Easy parking, cheerful staff, cute place with space for people with dogs - love that! I got the Eggs Benedict and pressed coffee, my husband had the burger. First of all, I usually nibble the home fries, but these were the best I have ever had in my life!! Perfectly seasoned with herbs and salt. My Eggs Benedict was the most flavorful I have had - simply delicious. The crust was a bit hard, and difficult to cut, so I cut them off. Lovely sourdough bread, so who cares? Price was totally reasonable, coffee was terrific and served in a dainty painted cup...all in all, best brunch ever!!

4 1/2 stars but could easily be five. Went for one prix fixe meal and had a burger. The menu for $48 pp was good but the lobster risotto was mushy and different than traditional risotto. Only one of us had prix fixe and If we knew we'd have picked something else for that price. The burger was fab! The pork Milanese went by and it looked incredible! The olive oil cake was delish! Bill was over $100 but we'd like to try it again! The hostess/owner walking around with the baby attached in the baby carrier is a real warrior! Wow impressed! The building in the velvet mill was unique. We liked the vibe sitting at the bar!

We were staying at an AirBnB in a log cabin on a farm, and were recommended to eat here. The food from the farm is served here, and let me tell you, the dishes made we're absolutely AMAZING!!!! Everything that came out of the kitchen was so full of flavor and just delicious. My daughter ordered the calamari and it wasn't the fried kind, it was sautéed with spinach and Gigante beans, and some homemade bread to soak up the broth. It was outta this world!!! We made reservations a bit later in the evening and some of the menu items had sold out, so that's gotta tell you something, make the reservations earlier. The restaurant was in an old factory building that was updated to hold other shops and retail stores. I think that's a great concept. Besides the calamari, we ordered wings which were perfectly cooked and had a nice flavor to them. And for dinner we ordered the Seared Swordfish over corn and potato succotash and Fish Tacos. The swordfish was soooo good, and my wife and I talked about how simple the concept of the dish was but you'd never think of putting corn / potato succotash over swordfish, it totally worked! Fish tacos were really good, and the tiramisu for desert was the perfect ending to dinner, even tho the chocolate mousse was sold out. We had a great time, the staff was friendly and walked out of there super impressed and very happy. On the way out, pick up a fresh loaf of baked bread for $5.00! Also, the menu changes daily / weekly, so what you see on the menu I posted might not be there when you go.

The perfect ending to the Wanderlust journey presented in perfect Tiki style! Tiki Shrimp, Tropical Fish Tacos, and Banana Rum Pudding. Fabulous!!

We went there yesterday for a date night, and it was absolutely perfect. We enjoyed their ever changing menu for the Thursdays "Tasting for Two." Everything was delicious. Highly recommend giving this special menu a try! We got there a half hour early. Had some happy hour appetizer. The Buffalo brussels and house fries in addition to our dinner. A ton of food, so definitely save your appetite for this. We split a bottle of their red wine Monastrell. First course was oysters with cucumber namasu. Terrific blend of ingredients on oysters. Second course was Thai chicken meatballs, and lastly Peanut satay noodle. For dessert we ordered the warm cookies. Right amount of food for the two of us. We will be coming back for another Thursday Tasting for Two menu! Thank you for an u forgettable meal!

We have now been here twice and loved it both times. Nestled deep in the heart of the historic Velvet Mill in downtown Stonington, there is a ton to see and do within reach and this is the perfect place to stop and enjoy a delightful meal. They definitely trend towards spicy dishes but I love that! Try the buffalo Brussels sprouts or the steak frites. We love their cocktails and wine selections too. Service is super friendly and timely. We like the "indoor patio" but the inside has a lovely dark ambiance too that looked very romantic.

Honestly if you do not know it's there, you don't know it's there. We thought we were lost and kept circling the parking lot and the building. Service was good and the sourdough bread and butter were amazing. It is really hard to believe the food was good inside an abundant looking building. It's worth a try.

So my family and went to check out Beer'd but we got hungry and ran into whitecrest eatery, and can I just say 'WOW". The vibe was chill and the food was incredible, the staff were super friendly. We will definitely be going back!

Popped in for a beer before an event, place is so cute! Love the greenery and the ambiance so cozy. The ladies behind the bar were very nice and helpful. I got some French fries to snack on and it came with this Mayo fry sauce so yummy and had some seasoning on the fries, extra crispy.

I am literally obsessed with this place. I came here once with my boyfriend because I was in the mill and was feeling hungry and we sat at the bar and the service was amazing the bartender was super friendly. The veggie burger and drinks were fantastic. Then I came here last night during their pop up pizza night completely on accident and I loved it. The pizza was perfect and they had merch I had to purchase because it was so cute! If I was still a server I would 100% try to work here because the vibes are amazing :)

Very tasty food. It's always excellent. We would have liked bigger portions for the fish tacos and the calamari. The buffalo Brussel sprouts were fantastic.

Fantastic 10 out of 10 ..the staff work amazingly well together to produce an amazing meal

The best restaurant in Stonington bar none! Sophisticated cuisine in a deconstructed artsy environment. This beautiful couple has talent and do not need pretense to prove it. The cuisine is nuanced and subtle, the cocktails are brilliant and the vibe is completely trail blazer. Run don't walk to take this gem in!

Loved the prefix menu! We had an Australian inspired menu that was delicious. We were seated across from the chefs cooking the food which had an open concept! Really lovely place and staff. Would come back if we are in the area again.

Great spot for outdoor dining indoors. Nice selection of small plates and appetizers with a good selection of wine and craft beer. Wait staff was plentiful and attentive. Local oysters were fantastic, watermelon, peppers, chile and cheese salad was delicious and calamari great for sharing. Duck wings were below par - too deep fried and sweet. The outdoor feel was provided by the airy interior use of an old warehouse which makes it feel like a reliable and safe spot for bad weather.

Cute and clean. The food was very tasty. I recommend them highly. Everyone was friendly.

First time here (Thursday nite) and this week the menu was a Tour of San Diego Prix Fixe. So.... my review on food is for something you can't order.. lol. Swordfish was outstanding, in a bisque sauce a bit unexpected as a San Diego dish but the sauce was amazing. Fish was fresh and light. I started with the Fruit and Fug salad, with honeycomb honey. Peaches, Fig, Arugula, Feta. Amazing flavor and the honey was a nice surprise. Could have maybe used a bit more feta. Desert was a berry trifle. Light, creamy and i could not finish. Mate had the Carne Asada and i had a few pieces. The steak was very tender and unlike a lot of places where the Carne Asada is greasy and salty...this wasn't. It has a deep smokey, earthy flavor and the seasoning really was brought out. Service was excellent. Location is in Velvet Mill. Seating is in very large indoor "patio" like setting. No AC, so be aware. For $45 it's a BARGAIN. Definitely worth going to again! 4.25 Stars. A gem in the Borough!

Love this place amazing food great ambiance fantastic service exciting menus you just can't go wrong and don't forget to pick up sourdough bread and tiramisu to go!!!

Amazing food, service & cool atmosphere! Can't wait to visit this place again! I guess their menu changes frequently With availability. Velvet mill looks like an interesting place - need to explore the other places in there too!

Gourmet cafe, farm to table style, delicious food. Friendly staff, fresh ingredients. Stumbled into this place as we were starving next door at the Beer'd Brewery. When we found out we could just place an order and they would bring it to us, we knew it was a no brained. They have delicious finger food, elevated dishes, at reasonable prices. All food is fresh, made to order. Yummy ingredients and savory plates. Ordered a quick tomato and mozzarella grilled cheese with fries. As basic as it sounds, it was far from being basic. Truly enjoyed it and loved the pink aioli that comes with it. Herby, thin-cut , crispy fries go well with it. Wish we had more time to enjoy this place and dine in. For sure would go back here for a quick, fresh bite. Corn on the cob was amazing.

First Visit Review. Why did I just find this place!!! Brunch was so delicious ! Every dish was executed perfectly. We shared the Avocado toast that was loaded with fresh soft avocado, tomato jam, and topped with an egg. The DBL burger was juicy and perfectly sandwiched with toasted bun (maybe brioche? It was definitely fresh and not out of a bag). Pancakes were like no other, slightly crispy edges but soft delicious center. We also ordered the old fashioned breakfast which included their 'bacon slab' aka bacon candy! So addicting we ordered a side too. It may not look IG worthy in my photos but We will be back for dinner asap!

All food is prepared from fresh local farms..always with delightful herbs. Service very good and pleasant . A hidden gem in Stonington that should not be missed!! Weekly specials too ..Weds burger nights with specials

This place is absolutely fantastic. Delicious and exciting food every time! We had our Rehearsal Dinner before our wedding here and the entire wedding party raved about it the whole weekend. We just revisited for our anniversary and were wow'ed yet again. The ribs are deadly good!! And the wine on the menu is superbly chosen as well. We can't recommend enough!

This restaurant is located in Velvet mill and when you walk in at first it can be a bit hard to find (especially if it's your first time in Velvet mill). It really feels like stumbling upon a hidden treasure when you locate the restaurant. We came here for Valentine's Day and that week they had a pre-fixed Italian menu that came with appetizers, a main course, and tiramisu or chocolate mousse options as a dessert. Everything we ordered was delicious and well worth the price! It seems like they have a couple staple menu items and then a rotating cuisine theme (or at least that was the case when we went). The week we went was Italian themed, but previous weeks included Indian and Mediterranean themes. The restaurant is small and cozy and has a warm and welcoming atmosphere. It was such a romantic spot for a date night but could also be nice and cozy for groups of friends. They have a bar area as well and a really great bartender. I can't wait to go back here!

I went to this place for happy hour and it was amazing. Located in an old mill building, the restaurant offers a "patio" in the main part of the building. The happy hour offers different wines and a daily cocktail. The calamari had a saffron sauce that was delicious. I highly recommend trying this restaurant out

Best fish tacos on the east coast! All our food was simple, yet delicious and so full of flavor. Also, cutest atmosphere. So trendy! Happy we stumbled upon this place. Staff was also amazing. We will be back.

Nothing remarkable no worth the price Avocado toast with poach eggs bread was burn cold, avocado was old looking just not best one.

We had few celebrations happened. One of my friend's husband's birthday, our post wedding celebration, and just to have a good time. The ambiance is great, not too crowded, and the food is awesome.

so so amazing! i think our servers name was Allison, she was great and very helpful. all the food was absolutely delicious and the ambience of the restaurant was very calming and trendy. not pictured is the white chocolate cheesecake which was the perfect end to our dining experience! will definitely return to try more off the menu.

Simple and fresh menu with great staff that seems to always somehow keep apace of their dinner rush. Several times a year the menu focuses on different regions of the world and is a nice refresh for those versed in their regular menu.

Omg... little hidden gem! Went on Thursday for the 3 course tasting menu for 2... $65! Food was fabulous, especially enjoyed the gnocchi... melt in your mouth! Sooo good! Sat at the bar and had the speciality Paloma cocktail with our dinner. Friendly and upbeat staff! Cool vibe! Definitely will be back!!

The Whitecrest Eatery is a must try! So to start, this was a stumble into find, (with a little help from YELP of course) when staying in Mystic. The restaurant is located in the middle of an old yarn factory that has been converted into a market place with art studios and a bunch of different restaurants. The Whitecrest adapted to the Covid world by moving their tables out to the center of the building. Which gives an outdoor feel while still being under cover. Which was perfect on the rainy night we were there. The Whitecrest is a farm to table spot that has passion about food. We ordered a couple rounds of tapas and shared everything. We didn't order one dish we didn't love. From the Mystic oysters, the fingerling potatoes with gouda foam, buffalo Brussels, local mussels or scallions pancakes, all delicious. Oh! And don't forget the Panna cotta for dessert. The cocktail I had the Saigon Slam was so good I had two. The service was wonderful to. Our server Amanda was attentive and fun to chat to about the menu. The owner Abby also treated us to a warm welcome and friendly conversation. Mystic has a good food scene but be sure to put The Whitecrest at the top of the list.

Where to begin!! Had blueberry pancakes..scallop benedict..and breakfast tacos!! Yum yum Yum!! We all ate every single bite!

One of the best restaurants on the shoreline. Was there for brunch can't wait to return. Everything was perfection. Cocktails gorgeous creative and delicious. Presentation beautiful. The best French toast I've ever had, custardy, delicate bits of crunch of granola with the sweet creamy caramel of dulce de leche, softly whipped cream was luxurious. Incredible house made breads. Brilliant chef and such positive authentic energy from the waitstaff. This is what love of food tastes like.

So Whitecrest Eatery has started it's Road Trip Summer special where each week they showcase a special prix fixe menu highlighting a culinary area in the United States. Kicking off week one is Cape Cod. So to start I had a Wicked Cape Codah which was outstanding! It had just enough sweetness fro. The consuming syrup to counteract the bite of the vodka. For the "small" plate I selected the Drunken Mussels. It was outstanding and the portion size was large enough to be a meal by itself. The white wine I. The sauce did not overpower the mussels and it was delicious. The large or rather humongous plate was the bouillabaisse. It is hard to find a good bouillabaisse because it take really long to make the fish stock but this was also outstanding. The slight taste of fennel complemented the tomato base (which was not too tomatoey) very well. There was a plethora of seafood (mussels, shrimp, cod, and scallops) It was accompanied by a rouille crostini which if I would make one very nit picky comment it would be that it would have been better if it was cut into crouton sized morsels. The rouille was very good and on point. I had a Kolsch beer from a local micro brew in the Cape Cod area to accompany the main meal. Finishing off this delectable meal was a light blueberry cake. This meal was incredibly filling and you get your money's worth for $45 (alcohol not included). Can't wait for the next week menu!

I honestly can't say enough about this spot. I went for one brunch and then returned for three weeks in a row, it's that good of an experience. The service is absolutely phenomenal, the servers are quick to check on you and are so lovely to interact with. Every food item I've tried has been incredible. They are aces at seasoning food properly, which is one of the most important things for me when I eat out. Did I mention how adorable and stylish the patio is? Hands down it's my favorite spot right now. If you haven't checked them out do so ASAP. They take reservations online which makes it such a stress free experience.

To sum it up succinctly: Fabulous food, enticing drinks, inventive menu, expeditious (kind, professional) service.

10/10 food and service. We are local and wanted to try something new. My husband found this restaurant online when searching for something different than our usual "date night" go to. We were blown away by the flavor & presentation of our food and great environment to boot. We had Joanne as our server and she was wonderful. Thank you Whitecrest Eatery!

I was very excited to try this restaurant. Unfortunately, I did not like my appetizers or meal that much. I had oysters and the crusted seared tuna. The oysters were not served the way I like them with cocktail sauce and horseradish. The tuna was plated beautifully but I didn't like the taste of tuna especially with the melon with it. The restaurant itself is in a cool and hip environment next to a brewery and pizza place. This restaurant has happy hour, small plates and entrees. I will go back and try this restaurant again and hopefully have a better experience.

First time having a nice dinner out with our friends since the pandemic and SO happy we chose Whitecrest. Incredibly friendly staff, and socially distant seating makes you feel clean, safe and comfortable. The small menu definitely had us excited since there is a perfect variety of dishes and cocktails chef-inspired meals our waitress told us about all with locally sourced vegetables, meats and seafood. The schnitzel was beyond any other I've had and for sure exceeded expectations with the lemon butter white wine sauce. You think you've had bruschetta? Think AGAIN, they pile this baby high with what has to be homemade mozz, and more than enough to share for 4 people. Can't wait to come back! Our whole group loved their meals.

The food is done with attention, thoughtfulness, and precision. High quality products created with, then cooked with great great skill set makes for a must go place

10/10 place was amazing great people great food awesome vibe. Cacio e Pepe / Milanese is a must order.