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General Stanton Inn, Charlestown, RI

General Stanton Inn

4.5
4.5
351 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 1 time today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
The 1740 General Stanton Inn was named best new restaurant in Southern Rhode Island. Guests delight in traditional Rhode Island cuisine with emphasis on fresh local seafood-- Oysters, clams, calamari, swordfish, shrimp, scallops and our signature dish, Portuguese Cod. Our friendly bartenders excel at making Martinis, Old fashioneds and craft cocktails. Local craft beers are on draft, and the wine list is comprehensive.

Located in the beach community of Charlestown, Rhode Island, The General Stanton is the quintessential New England Inn with charming colonial architecture which dates back to the 1700's. The Inn is rich in history having hosted George Washington and three US Presidents. The Inn was a stagecoach stop, underground railroad safehouse and an illicit gambling house in the roaring 1920's.
You will enjoy staying or dining in comfort.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Farm-to-table, Bistro
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 2:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (401) 364-8888
  • Website
    http://www.thegeneralstantoninn.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Tom Hagist
  • Private party facilities
    The General Stanton Inn has five dining rooms with a total capacity of 175 seats.

Menu

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What 351 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Washington

    Good for groups

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
General Stanton Inn offers a charming New England ambiance with "excellent food and service." Guests appreciate the rich history and cozy setting, often highlighting the "great atmosphere" and attentive staff. While some dishes received mixed reviews, the seafood and prime rib are frequently praised. Perfect for history buffs and seafood lovers alike.

351 Reviews

  1. Melissa

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    From the moment You walk in, to the service, drinks and food, everything was absolutely amazing and delicious!! All around the experience truly the best.

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  2. peter

    Greater Boston

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 5, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We love the General Stanton! The service is always friendly and spot on. The dining rooms are comfortable and well furnished. The food is good. Not great. The value is good. Not great. But the experience overall - the staff, in particular, make it a very good dining experience.

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  3. Vivian

    VIP

    New York City

    77 reviews

    5.0

    77 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A wonderful dinner in a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

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  4. nancy k

    Rhode Island

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The waitstaff was wonderful; I liked the back room, and the onion soup was the best I ever had.

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  5. Maria

    Greater Boston

    95 reviews

    3.0

    95 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We visited on a Thursday. The food was very good. I had oysters then the Portuguese cod. Companion had steak frites and a wedge salad. After we ordered wine we were told food orders couldn’t be taken for 15 minutes as they were busy with a private party in a separate room. That was a first. So everyone in the dining room sat and sipped their drinks, which were not comped, for 15 minutes or so until our orders could be taken. With the bar almost full and live amplified music, the noise level was so high that you had to shout to be heard across the table. So while the food was really good, the atmosphere turned us off.

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  6. Lawrence

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service. Wonderful old New England ambience.

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  7. JOHN

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had an excellent dinner Great atmosphere service was very good Great staff

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  8. Bob

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 11, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice and relaxing dinner for our family. Service was great.

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  9. RITA

    VIP

    Alabama

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on September 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Seated right away with a reservation in a little room with two tables. Very in tune with age of the Inn, fireplace in room also. Had the Friday night special of Prime Rib served with mashed potato and broccoli and rolls and butter. Very good, nice addition to the menu. So glad the Inn is part of our neighborhood, a place with cloth napkins. Hear a new fall menu will be out soon, looking forward to it.

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  10. NicoleP

    VIP

    New York City

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on September 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Loved the casino. Both cod and Salmon delicious! So nice to have such a great local place!

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FAQs

General Stanton Inn offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (401) 364-8888.

General Stanton Inn is rated 4.5 stars by 351 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 1 time today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for General Stanton Inn

4115 Old Post Rd, Charlestown, RI 02813-2553

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Charlestown
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 2:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Farm-to-table, Bistro
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Tom Hagist
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch
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