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The Mill on the River, South Windsor, CT

The Mill on the River

4.7 (2506)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
989 Ellington Rd, South Windsor, CT 06074

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 43 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for scenic views
The Mill on the River is one of the most picturesque restaurants in Connecticut. With a reputation of excellence for over forty years, it is the flagship restaurant of the Mill Restaurant Group. The Mill on the River is the perfect blend of traditional New England comfort and upscale dining elegance.

Featuring an exciting menu of creative, modern American cuisine and an extensive wine and bar menu; The Mill on the River can please even the most discerning diner. Whether you’re looking for a romantic dinner for two, a special family celebration, a business meeting, or even a casual evening at the bar, The Mill on the River looks forward to accommodating you!

For Parties over 6 please call the us directly. at 860 289 7929.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Steak, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 12:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 3:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Catering
    Please call 860-289-7929 regarding MRG Catering
  • Private party facilities
    The Mill on the River offers semi private and private dining locations for groups of 20 to 120. All of our banquet rooms blend our facility's New England atmosphere with modern set-up configurations and technology. The ability to customize your menu and setting make The Mill on the River the perfect location to host Business Meetings, Retirements, Seminars, Corporate Retreats and Weddings.
  • Neighborhood
    South Windsor
  • Cross street
    at Beldon Rd.
  • Parking details
    We have three parking lots, two on either side of the restaurant and an additional one across the street. For handicap accessibility we recommend using our smaller 'back lot' to the left of the building when facing from the main street.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,506 people are saying

The Mill on the River 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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Mill on the River offers a scenic dining experience with "wonderful food and atmosphere." Guests rave about the "excellent service" and diverse menu options. The picturesque setting by the waterfall adds to its charm, making it perfect for special occasions. Notably, the seafood dishes and brunch offerings receive high praise, ensuring a memorable visit.
2,506 Reviews
  1. Susan VIP

    New York City65 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a great brunch. Good selection of menu items. For the price and what you get….pastry, one cocktail, entree, dessert and coffee for $25.95! You can’t beat it!

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  2. Laura VIP

    Greater Boston16 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was decent the bartender was awesome only thing we had to wait for our table even though we had a reservation! What was the point of making one. The waitress was above average .

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  3. John

    Baltimore / Maryland10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place for a special meal. Wonderful food and atmosphere.

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  4. Matthew

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service. Will definitely be back

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  5. Charles

    Greater Boston43 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Anniversary dinner. We ate inside with a great view of the waterfall. Outside look nice too. Wonderful meal with great service from Mary. My wife had the sea bass and I had the veal hunter meal. Both were delicious and they nicely handled my wife’s gluten free request. Topped off by delivering some champagne and dessert for free for our anniversary. Highly recommend and will back.

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  6. David

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had the seafood special on the prix fixe menu. It was fabulous. The portion was huge so I had dinner for the following evening.

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  7. Diane

    Unspecified1 review

    1.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    HORRIBLE FOOD, HORRIBLE SERVICE, HORRIBLE TABLE. USED TO BE AMAZING. WON'T GO AGAIN.

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  8. Taylor

    Greater Boston1 review

    4.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Parking is horrendous, food expensive but it’s food. On the fancier side for sure.

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  9. Mindy

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and food. Appreciated the complimentary champagne and dessert for our Anniversary dinner.

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  10. Camelia

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful cozy restaurant charm. Best in the summer to be outdoors in the scenery. Service was excellent. If you like cozy restaurants “The Mill” is it. Definitely make reservations they can get packed for Sunday Brunch’s. They were accommodating and pushed my reservation back for all guest to arrive on time. Definitely going back!!!! Dinner time is the target. 🥰😇✅💯❤️😊

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FAQs

The Mill on the River offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (860) 289-7929.

The Mill on the River is rated 4.7 stars by 2506 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 43 times today
Google Map for The Mill on the River

989 Ellington Rd, South Windsor, CT 06074

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    at Beldon Rd.
  • Neighborhood
    South Windsor
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 12:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 3:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Steak, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    We have three parking lots, two on either side of the restaurant and an additional one across the street. For handicap accessibility we recommend using our smaller 'back lot' to the left of the building when facing from the main street.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Please call 860-289-7929 regarding MRG Catering
  • Private party facilities
    The Mill on the River offers semi private and private dining locations for groups of 20 to 120. All of our banquet rooms blend our facility's New England atmosphere with modern set-up configurations and technology. The ability to customize your menu and setting make The Mill on the River the perfect location to host Business Meetings, Retirements, Seminars, Corporate Retreats and Weddings.
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