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General Stanton Inn, Charlestown, RI

General Stanton Inn

4.4
4.4
365 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 3 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • 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.
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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
  • 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.

What 365 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Washington

    Good for groups

  • Washington

    Healthy

  • Washington

    Neighbourhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The General Stanton Inn captivates with its "charming historical gem" ambiance, offering a unique blend of New England style and modern dining. Guests praise the "friendly staff" and "amazing food," with standout dishes like "braised short ribs" and "seafood linguine." Despite occasional service hiccups, it's a "must-visit spot."

365 Reviews
  1. Ann

    Greater Boston36 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed our 1st visit to the General Stanton. Nice menu selections in historic setting Wonderful to read history of the place. We had several parties near us that were enjoying themselves,but it was hard to hear each other. Overall we were happy with service,food and the historic setting. We will recommend ane return.

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  2. Joseph

    Charleston6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent, dining room was comfortable & well decorated, & the jazz entertainment was superb. Loved it. So glad to see the inn back in activity.

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  3. Barbara VIP

    New York City42 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service were excellent this evening. Always love the General Stanton inn.

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  4. Mackenzie

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful historic inn. Amazing food. Loved it for a Valentines Day dinner

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  5. Bob

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome valentine's day dinner Good menu, excellent service, enjoyed every moment

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  6. Kiernan

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My boyfriend and I enjoyed a 10/10 meal on Valentine’s Day. Our server was amazing, the host was very accommodating and kind, and the food was awesome. We left raving about how good everything was and how cool the history of the building is. I appreciate the whole staff for making it a memorable meal for two people that rarely treat ourselves to a meal of that caliber!

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  7. Suzanne

    New York City14 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Quite disappointed with our $200.00 Valentine meal. We were put in the very back of the restaurant that was an addition. It felt like from the start we were forgotten being way back there. All the activity of this restaurant is up front around the bar area. For our meals we started with appetizers. The appetizers were disgusting. The Lobster Bisque was described on the menu as creamy with hand picked lobster. The bisque was more of a thin liquid brown sauce that was overly salty and had one quarter size piece of lobster in it. No cream, no sherry. It was horrible! The clams on the clams casino (6) were smaller than cherry stones. They were lamely served and spread out on strips of red lettuce that was wilted. No lemon for garnish. Entree of Steak Frites was ok. The steak cooked well, but the sauce on the steak was bland - A-1 would have been a better choice and the frites were cold. Entree of the Prime Rib itself was good. The draw back on this dish was the mashed potatoes were served cold as was the broccoli. For dessert we shared the red velvet cake. It was not fresh and literally crumbled when trying to put a fork into it. Water glasses were not re-filled either. One and done on this place.

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  8. Catherine

    Greater Boston5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I’m just being 100 honest - we ordered the beef Wellington which we have in the past and it was excellent in the past. This time mine was overcooked, well done on the edges and medium at best in the middle (should be med rare) and it was terribly under seasoned as well. I kept having to add salt and pepper to give it flavor. The pastry was also under done and soggy on the bottom. The cut of meat was also not your typical filet cut, it was a bit tough. I feel for $55 each, it should be done to perfection no matter what day it is. Our waitress was excellent and the place over all was very nice. We will go back but will probably try something other than the beef.

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  9. Dorriann

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a very enjoyable evening during restaurant week, food, service and Jazz trio were all wonderful.

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  10. Joseph

    Charleston6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was excellent. Our first time having prime rib there. It was amazing! Everything was enjoyable - the ambiance, the service, & the food. I highly recommend it.

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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 4.4 stars by 365 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 3 times today

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Google Map for General Stanton Inn

4115 Old Post Rd, Charlestown, RI 02813-2553

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    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 Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Tom Hagist
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch
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