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The Mill on the River, South Windsor, CT

The Mill on the River

4.7 (2491)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
989 Ellington Rd, South Windsor, CT 06074

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 58 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 2,491 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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Connecticut

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Mill on the River offers a "picturesque setting" with a cozy fireplace and scenic river views, making it perfect for special occasions. Guests rave about the "amazing food" and "fantastic service," with standout dishes like lobster pasta and prime rib. The Sunday brunch is "excellent" and well-priced.

2,491 Reviews
  1. James

    Pittsburgh7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful dining experience! Great food, atmosphere, and service!!

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  2. Greg

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great night, great dining. Sat at one of the outdoor patios, had a pleasant evening and nice relaxing views.

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  3. Joseph

    Connecticut1 review

    2.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    WE WON'TBE BACK. My wife and I were seated at a table with 4 other total strangers. My veiw the entire meal was staring at a brick wall. The noise level was almost shouting level, The service was mediocre. We spent most of the meal waiting for service.

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  4. Corwyn

    Las Vegas1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Best Dinner for Mother's Day !!! Everything was delicious !!!

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  5. Christina VIP

    Maine5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a beautiful night so we chose to sit outside on their little patio. There’s a gas fire pit in the middle of all the tables, so very cozy..  my husband got the seared tuna and I got the shrimp scampi, we split a Caesar salad. Everything was wonderful, our server Monica was great. 👍

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  6. bill

    Naples1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Mill has become our goto drink and dining destination. Repeatedly meets and exceeds expectations.

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  7. Robert

    Manchester3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waitress was so busy with probably too many tables to service that our service, i.e. wait time was longer than we would have liked.

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  8. Robin

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was impeccable and the food was outstanding! Always a fantastic place to dine.

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  9. Brenda

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Mill on the River delivers a delicious meal without a doubt! The fish dishes are exceptional. The only issue we had was that we were a couple and were seated next to a pole - it just lacked a little ambiance for a special occasion dinner!!

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  10. Peter

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was exceptional. We were treated very well.

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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 2491 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 58 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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