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The Mill on the River, South Windsor, CT

The Mill on the River

4.7
4.7
2468 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
989 Ellington Rd, South Windsor, CT 06074

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 41 times today
Experiences are available.

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

Experiences

  • Easter Sunday Buffet 2025

    Apr 20, 2025 only
    For parties of 9 or larger, please call the office at 860-289-7929 to book our Easter Dinner Holiday Buffet. $62.95 per person | $27.95 for children 12 and under - Price is non-inclusive of 20% Service Charge & CT Sales Tax The Holiday Buffet is located in our upstairs Rafters Room. There is an elevator for handicap access. If there is a handicapped individual in your party, we ask that you let us know at the time of making the reservation so we can plan the table accordingly. We require a $250 deposit at the time of booking to secure your spot. Seating times are 11:30am-1:15pm, 2:00pm-3:45 & 4:30pm-6:15pm The Holiday Buffet Includes Cold Hors d’Oeuvres – Cheese & Crackers, Vegetables & Dip, Italian Antipasto - Salad Station – House Salad - Chef-Attended Carving Station – Ham, Lamb, Prime Rib, Pork - Pasta, Seafood, Red Bliss Potatoes & Vegetables - Dessert Station – Assorted Desserts - Coffee & Tea read more - https://themillontheriver.com/easter-dinner-buffet/
    Easter Sunday Buffet 2025 Photo

Menu

The Mill on the River's menu was last updated 2025-04-01.

$76.99 per person

Featured Bar Service

1 Hour House Open Bar - Options available to upgrade to Premium or Top Shelf Bar

    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

                with Asian Dipping Sauce

                • Florentine-Stuffed Phyllo Pastries

                  • Chicken & Cheese Quesadillas

                    Salad Station

                    • Tossed Garden Salad & Classic Caesar Salad

                      • Freshly Baked Rolls & Butter

                        Buffet Selection

                        Please Select Three Entrees plus One Vegetarian Option. Served with Roasted Red Bliss Potatoes and Seasonal Vegetable Station

                        • 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

                                                  Last updated: January 30, 2025

                                                  What 2,468 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

                                                  4.7
                                                  4.7 based on recent ratings
                                                  • 4.7Food
                                                  • 4.7Service
                                                  • 4.7Ambience
                                                  • 4.5Value

                                                  Noise • Moderate

                                                  Loved For

                                                  • Connecticut

                                                    Contemporary American

                                                  Review summary

                                                  AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                  The Mill on the River offers an enchanting dining experience with "amazing food," "outstanding service," and a "beautiful atmosphere." Diners appreciate the creative menu accommodating diverse dietary needs and the picturesque setting by the river. The restaurant is hailed for its "exceptional staff" and is ideal for special occasions.
                                                  2,468 Reviews

                                                  1. Michele

                                                    Greater Boston8 reviews

                                                    5.0

                                                    Dined today

                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                    2. Food 5
                                                    3. Service 5
                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                    Delicious as always. Sat by the fireplace nice ambiance. Good service.

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                                                  2. Roy VIP

                                                    New York City19 reviews

                                                    5.0

                                                    Dined 1 day ago

                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                    2. Food 5
                                                    3. Service 5
                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                    Always excellent! The food and atmosphere and service are great

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                                                  3. Alicia

                                                    New York City2 reviews

                                                    5.0

                                                    Dined 1 day ago

                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                    2. Food 5
                                                    3. Service 5
                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                    Our dinner was just amazing. We had the lobster pasta and the Pan-Seared Chilean Sea Bass. There had to be 2 lobsters in my dish. The light vodka sauce flavors were on point, and the overall dish hearty. Paired with a Sauvignon Blanc. For dessert, we had the most decadent chocolate cake, I swear it was 1/4 of a whole cake! We will definitely be back.

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                                                  4. Evelyn

                                                    Connecticut1 review

                                                    5.0

                                                    Dined 2 days ago

                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                    2. Food 5
                                                    3. Service 5
                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                    Celebrating a Birthday and definitely it was a great experience for us. They did a great job all the way to make this day special.

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                                                  5. Nicholas

                                                    New York City2 reviews

                                                    5.0

                                                    Dined 5 days ago

                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                    2. Food 5
                                                    3. Service 5
                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                    Excellent service from everyone and delicious food.

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                                                  6. laurel VIP

                                                    Hawaii3 reviews

                                                    5.0

                                                    Dined 5 days ago

                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                    2. Food 5
                                                    3. Service 5
                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                    This restaurant is definitely a fav, of all 4 of our family members. Great menu, & usually 5 or so specials. Homemade pasta dishes is our youngest’s fav. Oldest had Berkshire pork chop, crust is so flavorful & moist meat. Blackened red fish dishes was delish. We always order the Fresh tender calamari, &muscles. The sauce the muscles are in, is fabulous to dip your hot fresh rolls into. I’ve seen many consistent waitstaff over the years. So it appears they treat staff well. &we’ve not once had bad service. Shoutout to Anna, our server last night. Oh & the French onion soup is perfect, not to salty & so yummy. At least 1 person in our family will order it.

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                                                  7. Karen VIP

                                                    Chicago8 reviews

                                                    5.0

                                                    Dined on March 25, 2025

                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                    2. Food 5
                                                    3. Service 5
                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                    Service, food and setting were all excellent-we will be going back soon!

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                                                  8. John

                                                    San Francisco10 reviews

                                                    5.0

                                                    Dined on March 21, 2025

                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                    2. Food 5
                                                    3. Service 5
                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                    Glad to have rediscovered this long time staple. Love Mill on the River.

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                                                  9. OpenTable Diner

                                                    Tampa1 review

                                                    5.0

                                                    Dined on March 21, 2025

                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                    2. Food 5
                                                    3. Service 5
                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                    We were there for an intimate dinner. The prime rib was so tender. The apple strudel was the only not that good item we ordered. The service is so great and the atmosphere is lovely 😊

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                                                  10. Patricia

                                                    Tahoe11 reviews

                                                    5.0

                                                    Dined on March 19, 2025

                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                    2. Food 4
                                                    3. Service 5
                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                    Small celebration of a 48th wedding anniversary. With our son daughter-in-law and a good friend who is at our wedding. Our our children are vegan and they were able to put together a wonderful dinner thanks to their creativity and that of the chef. For the remainder veal dishesall around, which were very very good. Their potato pancakes are outstanding as I am always searching for the ultimate ones. We casually mentioned it was our anniversary and at the end of the dinner they provided us with a little extra dessert and a platter saying happy anniversary, which was a nice sweet ending .

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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 4.7 stars by 2468 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 41 times today
                                                  Experiences are available.
                                                  Google Map for The Mill on the River

                                                  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.
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