The Mill on the River

Name: The Mill on the River
Address: 989 Ellington Rd, South Windsor, CT, United States, 06074
Telephone: (860) 289-7929
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8 (2529)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

989 Ellington Rd, South Windsor, CT 06074

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2 people

Jul 24, 2025

10:30 PM

Booked 40 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
(860) 289-7929
Website
http://www.themillontheriver.com/
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.

Location
989 Ellington Rd, South Windsor, CT 06074
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

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Popular dishes

Grilled Chicken Teriyaki
Free-Range Chicken Marsala
Sauteed Chicken Piccata
Chicken Francaise
Penne Pasta ala Vodka with Chicken
Tri-Color Tortellini Alfredo
Baked Cod with Panko Breadcrumbs
Grilled North Atlantic Salmon Beurre Blanc
Sliced Black Angus Beef with Herb Gravy
Garlic & Rosemary Pork Loin
Roasted Eggplant Timbale
Pasta Maison with Sausage & Chicken

Dessert Station

Freshly-Brewed Coffee

Assorted Cookies & Brownies

What 2,529 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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Mill on the River offers a charming dining experience with a "beautiful interior and exterior" and "amazing food." Guests rave about its "excellent service" and "great atmosphere," making it a perfect spot for special occasions. Outdoor seating by the river enhances the ambiance, and the menu boasts "delicious," well-prepared dishes.

2,529 Reviews

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Bob VIP
New Mexico6 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and plenty of choices for every palate!
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Agatha
Chicago / Illinois4 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful set, delicious food and tasty drinks! Our server, Eric, was also fantastic. Thank you!
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Carol
Greater Boston18 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had a Saturday evening reservation for 6:45. We arrived a few minutes late, but were seated promptly outside. The girls working at the reception desk seemed rushed and unfriendly. It was very busy, but they seemed stressed. Our waiter Charlie greeted us quickly, and was very courteous. He was very knowledgeable about the menu, and genuinely interested in our approvals of the food. My husband hadJagerschnitzel , and felt it was better than what he ate in his youth in Germany. I had the Chicken Cordon Bleu and it was very good. The servings are adequately sized. We enjoyed sitting outside, the only downfall was the same parents let their kids run by our table 4 or 5 times. Not the restaurant’s fault, poor parenting. Will definitely return.
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Stephan
Connecticut1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was amazing, and the food even better. A tad on the more expensive side, but well worth the money.
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Lori
New York City14 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We (party of five) were seated outside "under the gazebo", which is private and has a lovely view of the water. At first, the speakers in the gazebo were super loud but our servers were able to get them turned down so we could hear each other. The service was attentive and excellent, and it was a very pleasant experience.
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Jim
Toledo / Northwest Ohio19 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food is very good. A very cool building and service was great.
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Elizabeth
Connecticut8 reviews
2.0
Dined on July 17, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 1
Perhaps we would have preferred sitting outside. We sat inside. It's very old fashioned, especially in the restaurant and the choices on the menu don't seem to have been refreshed in decades. The shrimp cocktail was $5 each and nothing special. The salmon was oddly baked and crunchy (seemed it has been frozen). The mashed potatoes were good. The Vodka pasta was flavorless and had chicken in it that was not fresh, it seemed processed. The waitress was nice.
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Patsy
Greater Boston36 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great dining experience - servers were phenomenal as well as the food.
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Andrew
Central and Western MA2 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Perfect anniversary experience. The servers were all above and beyond. The food was beautiful and taste amazing. The restaurant was quiet, clean and very romantic. Highly recommend
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Kevin
New York City5 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always, wonderful evening and weather was perfect eating dinner on the patio!
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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 4.8 stars by 2529 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 24, 2025

10:30 PM

Booked 40 times today

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

Website
http://www.themillontheriver.com/
Phone number
(860) 289-7929
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.

The Mill on the River

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About this restaurant

Dining areas

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Lobster Pasta

Caprese Panini

Baked Stuffed Jumbo Gulf Shrimp

Featured Bar Service

Cold Hors d'Oeuvres

Assorted International & Domestic Cheeses & Crackers

Garden Vegetable & Herb Dip Crudite

Butler-Passed Hot Hors d'Oeuvres

Stuffed Portabella Mushroom Caps

Bacon-Wrapped New Bedford Scallops

Tomato & Sweet Basil Bruschettas

Grilled Beef Brochettes

Florentine-Stuffed Phyllo Pastries

Chicken & Cheese Quesadillas

Salad Station

Tossed Garden Salad & Classic Caesar Salad

Freshly Baked Rolls & Butter

Buffet Selection

Grilled Chicken Teriyaki

Free-Range Chicken Marsala

Sauteed Chicken Piccata

Chicken Francaise

Penne Pasta ala Vodka with Chicken

Tri-Color Tortellini Alfredo

Baked Cod with Panko Breadcrumbs

Grilled North Atlantic Salmon Beurre Blanc

Sliced Black Angus Beef with Herb Gravy

Garlic & Rosemary Pork Loin

Roasted Eggplant Timbale

Pasta Maison with Sausage & Chicken

Dessert Station

Assorted Cookies & Brownies

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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Dining areas

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