General Stanton Inn

Name: General Stanton Inn
Address: 4115 Old Post Rd, Charlestown, RI, United States, 02813-2553
Telephone: (401) 364-8888
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7 (380)

$30 and under

American

4115 Old Post Rd, Charlestown, RI 02813-2553

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2 people

Jun 29, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

About this restaurant

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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Additional information

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

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What 380 people are saying

General Stanton Inn reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

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Good for groups
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Healthy
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Hot spot
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Neighborhood gem
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Good for special occasions
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Review summary

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General Stanton Inn offers a "truly one of a kind" ambiance with historic charm and "amazing food." Guests praise the "excellent service" and delicious menu options, including "fabulous" entrees. Live jazz and unique rooms enhance the experience. Some reviews noted inconsistencies, but the friendly staff ensures a welcoming visit.

380 Reviews

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Lisa
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a fantastic time during our reservation. The staff were amazing, the food was delicious, and the ambience was truly one of a kind. We look forward to future visits out to the Inn!
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John
Rhode Island3 reviews
2.0
Dined on June 8, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was good, except for the clam cakes. They were over fried, almost burnt, and greasy. Not a big selection for brunch items. The flea market was suppose to be open, one of the reasons we decided to go there. But , despite the big open sign outside, and on the website, they decided to wait on having it until there was a bigger summer crowd.
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Paul VIP
Greater Boston45 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, great service, honestly my favorite restaurant in Charlestown; we have previously sat in both the tavern and the dining room but this time we sat in a quaint small side room with a fireplace; chatted with the diners at the table next to us who were two 80 year old sisters that spent their summers as children in Charlestown and had not been back in 50 years; so we made new friends and had another great experience at General Stanton.
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Camilla (Sandy) VIP
Greater Boston28 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were welcomed at arrival and offered our choice of seating.we arrived at 2 pm and we were offered the lunch menu. We were told the dinner menu was available after 4 pm. There was still a good selection to choose from. We had the French Onion soup which was very good. I had the fish sandwich and my husband and friend had the hamburger. All were very good. Would like to go back during the dinner hours to try the evening menu.
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Tony VIP
Greater Boston12 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food. Great service. And the Narragansett room is very private.
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Debbie
Greater Boston3 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
All the staff was so friendly and made sure we felt welcome. They went above and beyond to make our short stay special.
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David VIP
Rhode Island49 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another great time and exciting menu too! Thank for impeccable and attentive service.
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Karen VIP
Greater Boston28 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a very interesting venue. Full of history and unique rooms. Our server was so friendly and definitely added to our visit. The food was delicious. Definitely will return!
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Janr
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Inn is a very special place, very historic and beautifully restored keeping the integrity of the original attributes. Our food was fantastic, so tasty with perfect size portions! Our service was awesome- very attentive, friendly and accommodating. We recommend with all stars!
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Susan
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very pleasant experience. Food and service were excellent!
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FAQs

General Stanton Inn offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (401) 364-8888.

General Stanton Inn is rated 4.7 stars by 380 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 29, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

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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