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Dog Watch Cafe, Stonington, CT

Dog Watch Cafe

4.9 (4064)
$30 and under
American
194 Water St, Stonington, CT 06378

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 81 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 4,064 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 in Stonington offers "great food," "friendly service," and a "welcoming atmosphere" with views of the harbor. Diners rave about the "delicious seafood," diverse menu, and "amazing staff." Outdoor seating is available with heaters and blankets. The cafe is "consistently excellent," making it a "favorite restaurant" for locals and visitors alike.

4,064 Reviews
  1. kelley

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, friendly service and excellent food! My favorite go-to when meeting folks for lunch or dinner.

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  2. Deb

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best lobster rolls I’ve had. They were great about me changing my coleslaw for a kale salad instead of. Delicious!!!

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  3. Deb

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    No wait on arrival. Waitress was excellent and experienced. Food was superb. We ate mainly seafood and it was cooked perfect and very flavorful. App of Calamari was best we have had in a very long time.

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  4. Elizabeth

    Connecticut1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    5/1/2025 Thursday 1. The hostess gave us a table by the window over looking the boats / docks in the bar area. It was delightful. 2. We had Rose as our waitress. She was exceptionally ! She had a great personality. * I have to say she was “the best waitress” I have ever had anywhere ! 3. We ordered the Dog Watch Pasta w/ the Chicken. This dish was so, so good ! And the bread w/ butter was perfect for getting up all the sauce. 4. Definitely will be back ! Liz G.

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  5. Julie VIP

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful date night. The food and service was amazing. The Seafood Casserole and Burnt Ends were our favorites.

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  6. Trish VIP

    New York City17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent!!! Back deck was perfect and sunny! Always cold beverages and hot food!

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  7. Diane VIP

    Greater Boston19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Managed to lock in a bar spot for yet another great meal and drinks. The posters were phenomenal!

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  8. Johnny

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was very good. Our server was outstanding which stay over clams Casino, which were delicious. Excellent overall meal would recommended of course.

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  9. Linda

    Raleigh8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely lunch outside on the deck with my hubby and furry child. Our first visit and this will definitely become a place to return to as warm weather becomes more frequent. Delicious.

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  10. Dennis VIP

    Greater Boston5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Made a special day very nice. I had a cup of clam chowder and for $5 I was very happy, not as much as you might get elsewhere but for $5 this was great and it was tasty. We had the steamers which were perfectly prepared and served with a lemon wedge, butter and bread (and butter for the bread). Kids Mac n cheese may have been kraft, which was perfect for our kiddo. Kids water cup was nice! We sat outdoors each table had a heater available and blankets, we ended up taking advantage of both and enjoyed it. Being outdoors meant we had a very low noise level, I think inside it would be moderate. Nice place, clean, friendly, good food. Will return on our next visit. Thanks again!

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Dog Watch Cafe is rated 4.9 stars by 4064 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 81 times today
Google Map for Dog Watch Cafe

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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