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BREAKWATER

4.5

Based on 971 reviews

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Hickey James

12:33 06 Mar 23

Love the happy hour and bar small plate. Fish tacos are great

RoseMary Cantley

20:59 17 Feb 23

Sat in the bar for cocktails with my friends. We ordered a few things to knosh on very tasty.

Eileen Zetoff

18:14 13 Feb 23

Stopped by for a quick lunch home on a cold February day. The dining area was bright, clean and warm. The view was wonderful and the food was incredibly delicious. We got the prix fixed menu which was a generous amount of food for the money. We were so full that we had to pack up the included dessert but we enjoyed that later once we got home. Wait staff was friendly and attentive. If you're in the area I would definitely recommend this restaurant.

Karen DeSantis

17:53 06 Feb 23

The server was lovely. Gave excellent recommendations. The food was amazing. Literally, scallops were some of the best I have ever eaten.

Heather Fontaine

22:40 02 Feb 23

Michael Bowie

23:02 26 Jan 23

Outstanding visit happy hour was very enjoyable

Tamara mariqueo

00:40 10 Jan 23

Daryl Reuter

01:48 09 Jan 23

Wow talk about a diamond in the rough. This was the first time I had been. The food was amazing. The service was great. The ambiance was right on the water. This place is a clear triple threat restaurant. They had a midweek special. The prices were very reasonable. We will be back.

Alan Caron

12:27 06 Jan 23

Jared Streeto

00:46 02 Jan 23

Food and atmosphere is great, especially now with Christmas decorations and lights up. The staff was very friendly to us and accommodating with a 1 year old. We had a great view of the sunset

Andrew Deluise

17:17 23 Dec 22

Amazing time with the family here! Love the staff, food, and drinks!

Thiago Pereira

17:28 20 Dec 22

Megan

03:21 10 Dec 22

Great food! Awesome atmosphere.

Jessica Darke

00:00 06 Dec 22

Elizabeth Shea

22:54 13 Nov 22

Phil was FABULOUS! Awesome experience!

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21:39 29 Oct 22

Food was good and the service was great too. Right on the water, so the vibe was nice. Best way to enjoy the first day in CT. Getting here and parking was a little tricky, because you miss the turn, and you have to go all the way around and U-turn back.

Gregory Warrens

23:22 27 Oct 22

What a nice restaurant. Great view, wonderful food and great waitress. We sat on the outside deck, loved it.

Charles K Roach Jr

16:24 23 Oct 22

Pleasant atmosphere as it was good day for outside dining under canopy. Extremely friendly n pleasant and efficient staff. Food was good and excellent portions. Recommended for a relaxing dining experience

Dianne Dinnean

00:59 21 Oct 22

Delicious seafood and non seafood items with beautiful water views I asked for my salmon to be extra crispy and it was done perfectly Wait staff very pleasant Highly recommend this place Best to get reservations especially on weekends

John Vogler

16:41 18 Oct 22

Great meal, great location

Abby Noga

12:40 13 Oct 22

Amazing specials, great place to eat with friends.

Steve Hogan

13:14 26 Sep 22

Great food and nice view of the harbor.

Nicholas Wood

05:04 25 Sep 22

Great spot

Carrie Modon Reynolds

22:47 22 Sep 22

Karen Leite

22:14 17 Sep 22

Friendly service and awesome food

Jerry Lenaz

19:45 09 Sep 22

Great views of the open water, amazing sunsets, and great seafood. Hidden at the end of Stonington, but worth the trip.

Rick Tanasi

03:33 09 Sep 22

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23:19 08 Sep 22

Lawrence Haber

00:09 05 Sep 22

Excellent seafood restaurant whose seafood was expertly cooked, delicious l, and fresh.

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10:52 29 Aug 22

Very nice place situated right on a bay with a nice breeze coming off the water. We stopped in for drinks only so can not reveiw food. With that said watching staff walk by with plates of food, it looked great.

MELVIN LEVI

18:32 28 Aug 22

Excellent

jordan brown

02:43 26 Aug 22

What a great time and experience. I truly enjoyed the drinks, food and staff. I will definitely be back and spread the word.

Brooke Hubbard

21:34 25 Aug 22

Every time we drive to Rhode Island from NYC we stop by Stonington just so we can have a meal at the Breakwater. The location is beautiful, staff are wonderful, and the food doesn't disappoint. Great cocktails too. I also really appreciate the variety on the menu, there is something for everyone, no matter what mood you're in!

Ned Donaldson

17:34 25 Aug 22

First time I have tried it, the views were amazing, was seated outside on the waterfront, was just in awe! Greeted by our waitress right away, very friendly and helpful as most of our group were newbies. 2 of us tried the hot lobster roll and house chips, the roll was hands down the best I've had out there. One in our group got the fish tacos and said they were good as well, and the other guest had the lobster cobb salad and that looked amazing. I notices the table next to us tried the hmade slaw and it looked really goo, definitely will try it next. Saw several other entrees and now I'm confused as what to try next time as they all looked very well prepared and made our mouths water. Highly recommend and absolutely will be back!!

Karol Stasiulewicz

23:31 21 Aug 22

The food was delicious! Great Service and no wait. Would definitely recommend to eat here the view is beautiful!

Alberto Feliciano

15:36 20 Aug 22

It was our first time there the food was amazing the atmosphere was awesome and our waitress Sonny was incredible i highly recommend especially to sit outside and watch the sunset while eating dinner

michael donohue

00:49 20 Aug 22

Awesome food, fresh little neck clams were outrageous, the service was super friendly and awesome. I cannot say enough about the atmosphere: outside dining in the sound ar sunset!

Steph D

20:09 16 Aug 22

miguel villega

04:06 16 Aug 22

Nice and friendly staff

Juan Diaz

11:45 15 Aug 22

Love this place. We go 2-3 times a year. Everything is amazing. The mushroom bisque is delicious.

Dayna Marie

13:37 12 Aug 22

We went here for my birthday and it did not disappoint! The food was very fresh and so delicious! The waiter was constantly checking in on us and getting us new drinks even when we had spilled one. Highly recommend this restaurant if you’re visiting the area!

anthony molusis

16:29 11 Aug 22

Joy Teed

09:21 09 Aug 22

A comfortable deck and water view adds to the delicious food and good service. I will bring my guests from out of town here to savor the food and enjoy the view.

Jim LaFrance

20:12 07 Aug 22

On the water restaurant with good food and service - exceedingly rare in Connecticut. First time - in Northington, what a beautiful little town. And lunch on a hot sunny summer day with wife and daughter - with oysters, fish and chips, and nice drinks. On the pier under an umbrella. Perfetto.

Maureen Keough

21:18 02 Aug 22

Matt Evans

23:18 29 Jul 22

Food was excellent, service was amazing and the views are unbeatable.

Lissie Brooks

02:35 29 Jul 22

Great place for lunch ! Beautiful spot on the water and very attractive inside also. We really like our waitress but didn't get her name. All good!

Kyle Donovan

19:19 28 Jul 22

Anna Beaulieu

23:03 26 Jul 22

enc travel

18:28 23 Jul 22

Great lunch. Good service. Beautiful ambiance

Naomi Bone

17:32 22 Jul 22

Excellent atmosphere! Great service! Wonderful food 😋!

Amanda Horning

14:36 22 Jul 22

We were excited to eat outside right at the water! They have yummy seafood options, but also have sandwiches & burgers as well!

Melanie Gallucci

21:18 13 Jul 22

Everything was great, the food, drinks, service and location. We had such a wonderful time. It was my first time there and it will be the first of many.

roamic

05:02 13 Jul 22

I've been here several times with a friend whose daughter lives in Stonington. This time I came here with my wife. I had the Breakwater salad and it was delicious. While we ate, our eyes feasted on the view of the harbor.

vipergts

02:28 12 Jul 22

Food was perfectly done the waitress we had was awesome couldn't ask for any better service

Gregory White

22:19 10 Jul 22

Christine Newton

17:02 10 Jul 22

Great, friendly service. Yummy drinks. Delicious food. We ordered Hot Buttered Lobster Roll and Grilled Shrimp Tacos. Highly recommend Breakwater.

Patti Champagne

00:57 10 Jul 22

Beautiful place, great food, wonderful staff!!!!

Barbara Appel

17:32 09 Jul 22

Excellent service and very good food. Yummy fish tacos. Can't beat the view and fresh air dining on their patio.

Dietmar Kraume

18:34 08 Jul 22

Tammy Bell

21:30 03 Jul 22

WOW!!! What a wonderful lunch & terrific service! We were greeted by the awesome hostess, Elizabeth. She sure made us feel special with her kindness. Our server Ally was also top notch! 🦞 roll, shrimp and salmon wrap with potote fries were delicious!

Jerry W

21:05 03 Jul 22

Love it. Great food, cocktails, and staff. View is terrific. Truffle fries, lobster roll, salmon, and fish tacos all delicious. $$$

Bob Primmer

00:06 01 Jul 22

The Breakwater is a beautiful location with plenty of seating options. Or server was awesome and recommended great options which we were all very happy with. Highly recommend it if you're in the borough make sure you eat here.

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16:26 23 Jun 22

First visit to this establishment and we were very pleased from the service to the taste. Will be returning and would recommend to anyone looking for an alternative to other waterfront establishments.

bob beaver

10:32 23 Jun 22

Always love going here and sitting outside - one of our favorite places since moving to CT

Dean Mooney

20:46 18 Jun 22

John Bonanni

00:01 17 Jun 22

I love the martinis, the menu, the view. 3rd visit in a week. As always, excellent menu. Extremely courteous and efficient staff. Kudos to a great restaurant**********

Kevin Haggerty

18:28 05 Jun 22

We always enjoy going to Breakwater! This restaurant is always consistent with its food, cocktails and service. The wife and I have found that one of the biggest problems with waterfront dining in Connecticut and New England for that matter is lack of consistency in good/great food and service. We never worry about that when we come to Breakwater! The only other place in New England that I would mention is Coastguard House in RI. That to me and I hope to Breakwater is quite a compliment!We will be back again and again this season and for years to come!