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Dog Watch Mystic, Stonington, CT

Dog Watch Mystic

4.7
4.7
1112 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 15 times today
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Kid-friendly
  • Good for special occasions
WELCOME TO DOG WATCH MYSTIC!

Our Mystic location specializes in authentic, house-smoked BBQ along with other Dog Watch staples, including lobster rolls, fish 'n chips, burgers and more. Our Mystic location is the perfect place for families with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, a large kids area, lawn games and gardens. Come enjoy amazing food with great people in a casual environment. Other services available include take out and catering.

When reserving a table, 'standard' tables are indoors, and outdoor tables are specified. Please specify in visit notes if you prefer a high-top table. Reservations are for parties up to 8 people, and tables are reserved for one hour and thirty minutes. We do have outdoor heaters, but it can be chilly. Dogs are permitted on a leash at outdoor tables. *Outdoor reservations are not guaranteed an indoor table if it is raining*

PLEASE NOTE: We have two locations! This reservation is for our Dog Watch Mystic location at 20 Old Stoning

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Barbecue, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:30 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (860) 245-4911
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Marco Hernandez
  • Catering
    Relax and let us do the work for your next special event. Whether you are planning a last-minute family gathering, birthday party, company lunch or your wedding – we do it all! Our catering team will work with you to design a custom menu that fits your needs for any occasion, from backyard BBQ’s to New England-style clam bakes.
  • Private party facilities
    Restaurant event tent is available for private events. Contact Dog Watch Catering at dogwatchcafe.com/catering to inquire
  • Neighborhood
    Mystic
  • Cross street
    Route One
  • Parking details
    Additional parking courtesy of the Christmas Store, adjacent next door.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Delivery, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access

What 1,112 people are saying

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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Connecticut

    Kid-friendly

  • New London

    Best Overall

  • New London

    Best Food

  • New London

    Best Service

  • New London

    Best Value

  • New London

    Kid-friendly

  • New London

    Good for groups

  • New London

    Healthy

  • New London

    Neighborhood gem

  • New London

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Dog Watch Mystic delivers an inviting, family-friendly atmosphere with "great food" and "excellent service." Its standout dishes include fall-off-the-bone ribs and a delicious lobster roll. Guests love the "unique ambiance" and spacious outdoor seating, perfect for families and pets. Though parking can be tricky, the experience is "worth the walk."

1,112 Reviews
  1. Liz

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Both had the Blackened Salmon BLT with a side of the Dog Watch Kale salad. We ordered a separate side of the Mac and Cheese. One Salmon BLT was ordered as on the menu, other was ordered not blackened and served within a wrap instead of the customary ciabatta roll. Both orders were delicious. Salmon was cooked perfectly. Mac and Cheese was gooey and yummy. One had a soda, other had a seasonal hard cider. Service and food were excellent. We were seated near the gas fireplace, which was a welcome experience. It is our “go to” restaurant in Mystic. (We also frequent Dog Watch Cafe in Stonington Borough.)

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  2. kenneth

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, delicious food! We had a great experience!

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  3. JeanM

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tasty food, friendly service, efficient. Noisy

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  4. Joseph

    Greater Boston

    28 reviews

    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on December 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    A reservation is essential for this popular restaurant. It serves tasty food in very large portions - not one of the five of us needed to have any dinner after the Dog Watch lunch. The food was excellent all around. The servers were extremely busy. They did their jobs as well as possible but the restaurant can consider hiring one more person to help out. Overall, however, we would certainly return here the next time we are in the Mystic area.

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  5. Melissa

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Quaint restaurant with delicious food and great ambience. Our server was excellent as was the entire dining staff. Definitely recommend!!

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  6. Jenny

    Philadelphia

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service, good food and comfortable setting. It was my first time in cold weather and I was worried it wouldn't measure up to summertime with all the outdoor tables, kid games and fire pits. But it was cozy and sweet!

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  7. Mary

    New York City

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    I go to Dog Watch all the time, and every single time i am happy with the service, the food, and general appeal. However, this last time i went I ordered the Dog Watch Pasta and it was awful. Had little taste, not what i expected at all, hard to eat with a fork because it looked more like my chicken soup i make at home. Very disappointed. And we were seated next to a fire place that wasnt lit, and there was a terrible draft coming in, so we asked to move. As did the people sitting there before us. I will continue to go to Dog Watch, but will never order the Pasta again!!!

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  8. ROLAND

    New York City

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on November 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Repeat customers and never disappointed. Awesome experience! Food and service were great!

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  9. Alan

    Greater Boston

    32 reviews

    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a great time here! We have two small children and this place was perfect. Basically a whole playground attached to the restaurant. Food was great and service was great. Beer selection was surprisingly small. Parking can be a nightmare they don’t have a parking lot. All in all it’s good bbq especially if you have kids.

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  10. Emily

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The servers were pretty busy so they weren’t checking up on us often. Food comes out fast, good quality.

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FAQs

Dog Watch Mystic offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (860) 245-4911.

Dog Watch Mystic is rated 4.7 stars by 1112 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 PM
Booked 15 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Dog Watch Mystic

20 Old Stonington Rd, Stonington, CT 06378

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Route One
  • Neighborhood
    Mystic
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:30 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Barbecue, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Additional parking courtesy of the Christmas Store, adjacent next door.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Marco Hernandez
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Delivery, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access
  • Phone number
    (860) 245-4911
  • Catering
    Relax and let us do the work for your next special event. Whether you are planning a last-minute family gathering, birthday party, company lunch or your wedding – we do it all! Our catering team will work with you to design a custom menu that fits your needs for any occasion, from backyard BBQ’s to New England-style clam bakes.
  • Private party facilities
    Restaurant event tent is available for private events. Contact Dog Watch Catering at dogwatchcafe.com/catering to inquire
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