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Dog Watch Cafe, Stonington, CT

Dog Watch Cafe

4.8
4.8
4019 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 36 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Neighbourhood 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 11:30 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (860) 415-4510
  • 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.
  • Neighbourhood
    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 4,019 people are saying

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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New London

    Best Overall

  • New London

    Best Food

  • New London

    Best Service

  • New London

    Best Ambience

  • New London

    Best Value

  • New London

    Great for brunch

  • New London

    Neighbourhood gem

  • New London

    American

  • New London

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Dog Watch Cafe delights with "great food, great atmosphere, and great service." Nestled with a stunning ocean view, this favorite spot boasts a "local atmosphere" and is "always a pleasure." Signature dishes include seared tuna and scallop entrees. Reservations are recommended for this "superb" dining experience.

4,019 Reviews
  1. Richard

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great meal and service. Get together with old army buddies

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  2. janet

    New York City

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, Dog Watch was great. We both had a cup if the French Onion Soup which as always brings me back to a longtime ago when it was on every menu. The soup at Dog Watch is just like I remember. I had the tuna tartare and my friend had the stuffed avocado filled with an excellent lobster salad. It was a great, relaxing lunch that we enjoyed tremendously.

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  3. Denise

    New York City

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service. the lobster stuffed avocado was incredible. We always know our meal will be great and service superb.

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  4. panciera

    New York City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were seated right away. Our waitress Lisa R. Was attentive. She saw that we were there to catch up and gave us plenty of time to chat before taking our order. Once we ordered our meal came quickly and it was perfect. We had a wonderful afternoon overlooking the ocean in Stonington. We always have an amazing meal here.

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  5. Jerry

    VIP

    Rhode Island

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Courteous, efficient service. Goof value. Extensive menu plus specials.

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  6. Diane

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My husband and I have been going to Dog Watch for many years and enjoy eating in the bar area at the low tables near the windows.

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  7. Trish

    VIP

    New York City

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From entrance to exit everything and everyone was fabulous.

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  8. Janice

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is consistently excellent, service amazing given our party had a misunderstanding and changed the time - half of us arrived early. They were extremely accommodating with this situation. Everyone enjoyed their meals and while it was lively, we were able to converse with our party even though two were hard of hearing. And of course, the ocean view can’t be beat.

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  9. Kathi

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience at Dogwatch!! Whenever my family comes back home to visit, it is a given that we will go to Dogwatch.

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  10. Mark

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Seated promptly at time of reservation. Was not rushed to order or to finish. It was lunchtime dining with friends.

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FAQs

Dog Watch Cafe is rated 4.8 stars by 4019 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 36 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
  • Neighbourhood
    Mystic
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 11:30 am–9:00 pm
  • 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
  • Phone number
    (860) 415-4510
  • Catering
    Catering provided by Dog Watch Catering and private event venue available at our sister restaurant, Dog Watch Mystic.
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