Shelter Harbor Inn
10 Wagner Rd, Westerly, RI, 02891
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Address :
10 Wagner Rd
Westerly, RI, 02891 - Phone (401) 322-8883
- Website https://www.shelterharborinn.com
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Opening Hours
- Mon :7:30 am - 10:00pm
Specialities
- Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Wi-Fi : Free
Dogs Allowed : Yes
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Mike M.
This place continues to get worse and worse. The Haversham Tavern was on 1 1/2 wait, this place had 8 people in the restaurant. Ordered chicken piccata and it was a frozen mess. Terrible. Lawn was uncut full of weeds. Bad news from top to bottom which now has become a local joke. Avoid. PS: Check out the mold growing in the corners. Owner goes to bed every night hoping Chuck Royce buys the place to use as a doghouse. Yuk.
(1)Susan G.
There is nothing positive I can say about this place. I am aware that this inn has a wonderful history of good food and service. Clearly owner Jim Dey ran this place well for decades. But that was then, this is now. What exists now is a dysfunctional inn/restaurant run by (mostly) an inexperienced teenaged staff and an owner who does not care at all how bad it is. Pity one can't give negative stars because this horrid place and clueless owner deserve 100 of them. I can't rate the quality of the food because the meals we ordered were never delivered. After waiting over an hour, we managed to get the attention of a waitress who told us that the chef had walked out!! A man next to us made a scene and demanded his food. He was successful in getting a meal. A party of 6 was seated next to us, and they asked the waitress if something was wrong. "We are just a little backed up" replied the same waitress who told us the chef was gone. Not wanting to make a scene, we waited until 8:00 PM and finally gave up and walked out. There were no apologies made but our beverages were comped.
(1)Amy T.
The decor was comfortable and we were seated when all the members of our party of four had arrived. We were encouraged to order right away because there was a large order expected in the kitchen. As soon as drinks came to the table the orders were put in. One out of three appetizers was not delivered until the entrees had come to the table. The sauce that was to be served with the crab-salmon cakes came even later because "It is still being made". The bottom on then crab-salmon cakes were more than browned, in fact needed to be sawed with a knife. Finally the fruit crisp was mushy. I've eaten at Shelter Harbor when it was considered a place for a special time but no more.
(1)Deb D.
I give one star, only for the lack of a zero star, or distasteful emoji option. Most of the Inn staff is rude and arrogant. The rooms are riddled with issues that should have been addressed years...if not decades...ago. The food, once exceptional, is no longer a saving grace for this poorly managed, horribly maintained, failing relic. In addition, we experienced a theft from our room. The evening manager, nor the proprietor, could even muster the slightest change in facial expression when we reported it. With a little detective work of our own, it was easy to solve the mystery and identify the thief....who was their employee. Even with the knowledge of who had to be responsible, their only reaction was to say that it has never happened there before. Essentially, we were made to feel as though we were lying. There was no attempt to apologize, or even pretend to be concerned or embarrassed. The owner finally offered some resolution...grudgingly...and unsatisfactory to us. Don't waste your time or your money here.
(1)Linda G.
The staff are Fabulous. ..but the lady owner is a horrible nasty person...I will never eat there again..she treats her people like second class citizens...under paid workers..stay away. .
(1)Jeb P.
My wife and I have been going to the Shelter Harbor Inn for the past 3 years when we are in Westerly. This is your very typical old New England Inn, very warm and inviting. We prefer to eat at the tables in the Bar as the room is nice and bright with lots of windows. The menu provides enough variety to satisfy almost all tastes. I have tried most on it and can say that the filet mignon is excellent and the scallops are a very close second. I am usually not a big dessert person but I am a fan of Indian Pudding and theirs is out of this world. It comes piping hot with a huge scoop of vanilla ice cream on top. My mouth is watering as I write this. The staff here could not be more willing to assist with honest comments regarding selections which I find useful. Can't stand going to a place and having the staff tell you everything is good only to then pick the worst thing on the menu. It is a real plus for us that this is open year round as we are back and forth to Westerly on a monthly basis and most places there close for the winter months. Nice to have a great place to go for great food.
(4)Melanie S.
This charming inn and restaurant is a favorite of my boyfriend's mother, who lives down the road from here, so during a recent stay with her, we decided to take her and her best friend out for dinner to give her a break from cooking every evening. She is an excellent cook and we have very similar tastes in food so I was excited to try it. It's an absolutely darling place, reminiscent of a Norman Rockwell painting, and it has a very warm, comfortable vibe. Our dinner reservation was for a Monday night, a typically slow night for restaurants. On one hand, I enjoy going out on Mondays as it's often easier to get a table at a popular place, on the other hand, it's not always the "A-Team" that's working on Mondays and service/food sometimes falters accordingly. I suspect that was the case with Shelter Harbor Inn. We were seated in a lovely room near the fireplace, which wasn't on as it was a warm evening, but I can imagine how inviting it would be to seat here on a cool one. We started with a round of cocktails before moving on to wine. Half of them had spilled before they ever reached our table, thus rendering them half-full. The server said she would either get us new ones or she wouldn't charge us for the half-full drinks. I thought that was a nice gesture. For appetizers we shared the calamari, seared tuna, and Johnny cakes. The calamari was good, but I was expecting better since we were in the middle of seafood ground zero. The Johnny cake was pretty bland. Others put maple syrup on it to perk it up, but if I wanted to eat pancakes at dinner, I would have ordered them. The tuna was the best of the appetizers. It was lightly seared and coated with sesame seeds and served with a seaweed salad. It was quite tasty and I wished we'd ordered two of those instead of the calamari. We ordered a bottle of Rodney Strong merlot. My boyfriend's mom's friend is a vintner, so we happily let him take the reins on making a selection. Boyfriend's mom doesn't really enjoy wine, so instead she ordered another cocktail. At that point we also ordered our entrees. Two of us ordered filet mignon medium rare, another ordered sea scallops, and another ordered a ribeye, medium rare. A long time passed and we still hadn't received our wine or cocktail. By then, our food arrived. I cut into my filet and it was cooked well past medium rare. It wasn't egregious, but it was overcooked. I was just going to eat it anyway so as not to make a fuss, but my boyfriend insisted I send it back. The server came back with the wine and we told her about the steak, so she let me sample the wine to make sure it was ok. That was kind of weird - it was like she was trying to make up for the fact that they overcooked my steak so I got the first taste of wine. Mom still hadn't gotten her second cocktail so we asked about that. The server apologized and went to get it. By the time she came with the cocktail, my boyfriend had cut into his ribeye which was also horribly overcooked. He sent that back. Keep in mind that it's now two steaks that had to be sent back. My replacement steak arrived and this one was cooked perfectly. Unfortunately by then, mom and her friend were almost done with their entrees and my boyfriend was now waiting for his new steak to be cooked. His new one was brought to the table and unbelievably, it was more overcooked than the first one he sent back. Ridiculous. The server apologized and was embarrassed. We felt bad for her. We asked to see a manager. The manager came over and we showed her the steak and asked her if she thought it looked medium rare. She said "Half of it looks medium rare." As if cooking half the steak properly was acceptable. We told her this was the second time this happened and that we'd also sent my steak back. All we wanted was for our steaks to be cooked properly. We're not difficult people, I swear. At last, the third time was the charm. To be fair, the other filet mignon and scallops were delicious and cooked properly. Dessert would hopefully fare better so we ordered four different things and would share: a nectarine fruit crisp, chocolate semifreddo, chocolate souffle, and Indian pudding. The Indian pudding didn't do anything for me, but everyone else enjoyed it. Since I was the one that ordered the chocolate souffle, I was the most disappointed. It was more like a slice of flourless chocolate cake. Nothing "souffle" about it. It wasn't even warm. The icing on the cake came when we were pouring the last of the wine. We realized we'd been drinking Robert Mondavi, not Rodney Strong. While the wine was fine, even a wine novice such as I knows that Mondavi is cheaper than Rodney Strong. I was curious which wine we'd be charged for - the one we got or the one we ordered. Naturally, we were charged the more expensive one. The server fixed it and also comped the ribeye (as they should). Hopefully next time will be better. 2.5 stars.
(3)Brendan H.
This is a beautiful place to stay so don't get me wrong, but I would caution heading out to this venue for looking for a great meal. My mixed field was mediocre, but when the entree is disappointing, its tough to want to go back. The seared scallops were more stewed than seared...just too much liquid, and no texture. The seafood puff pastry was mostly bland and the shrimp came tail on which was somewhat tacky. To finish on a high note, the wine selection is outstanding for a reasonable price.
(2)Linda H.
I have a medical condition that creates all sorts of issues dining out. When I reviewed the menu on line, I was scared. But we were taking my in-laws out to dinner for a special occasion and selected this place as we know it's a place they have enjoyed over the years. Usually for me it is "what can I eat" vs. "what do I want to eat". I emailed them with menu questions and the chef took the time to phone me and go over what I could eat and took the time to nail it. He knew certain ingredients and asked me if I could have them and we settled it all ahead. I had a wonderful meal and it was delicious and safe for my health issues. The atmosphere was pleasant and lovely, the staff was nice. The others with me enjoyed very much their meals. I think it is an A+ rating that I seldom give to anyone. I think I've given that rating 2 or 3 times out of all my reviews. I wish they were near my home and I could go back more regularly. I was touched by their help and understanding about my special needs and not wanting to ruin other people's evening with all sorts of questions and requests at the time we walked in. Special dining needs can be a hardship and they made it very easy for me, with the utmost of politeness and concern.
(5)Michael M.
Great food, a little on the expensive side but it is worth it. Even the mixed drinks were good quality. I would definitely come back when I am in the area
(4)Nick R.
I only got the chance to eat breakfast, the French toast is a little to sweet. My eggs were completely raw otherwise everyone else at my table loved their food!
(3)Peter G.
Excellent restaurant, great food and service. We usually go a couple of times a summer when we want a really nice meal. Great seafood selection and excellent use of fresh local seafood, cooked to perfection. The menu has entrees and then a lighter fare, which is often times smaller portions of many of the same items on the regular menu. Also, great bar and getting the lighter fare at the bar is a great time.
(5)Jeff A.
Just don't do this place. The lodging, while quaint, is a lesson in deferred maintenance. The food is marginal, the staff ever changing and certainly don't expect anything out of the usual. We had a party of 12 staying in five rooms for four nights. And yet when a request for coffee and very simple breakfast items (banana's, bars, muffins, etc) to be left prior to our early a.m. departure we were told 'no way'. The kitchen is not open and we can't do anything for you folks.
(2)Jaime O.
My wife and I stayed at Shelter Harbor Inn for our first anniversary this past month. Neither of us had ever stayed at a bed and breakfast before, so we were a little skeptical. The place was absolutely fantastic. The room was beautiful and cozy and really had that getaway new england feel to it. The staff was fantastic and helped whenever asked but didn't smother you at all. The breakfasts were TO DIE FOR!!!! I had something different each morning and every time was better than the last. The shuttle to the beach is convenient and the beach was also amazing. I'm not sure if every bed and breakfast is like this but I can tell you that the Shelter Harbor Inn will definitely cause the wife and I to check others out. However, they've set the bar really high so our expectations going forward will be much higher.....sorry competing B&B's. Thanks for making out first anniversary special and memorable. Jaime O
(5)Sarah H.
This is one of our favorite restaurants. This is not a 'greasy spoon' kind of place. The food is tastefully prepared and the atmosphere is lovely. Very quite place, with a fireplace in the winter and a view of the flower garden in the summer. It's also not too fancy, so you can wear jeans and feel right at home. (For lunch I recommend the quiche. Best homemade crust I've ever tasted.)
(5)Annikki B.
We went for my parents 40th wedding anniversary. My husband and I drove out from NY and my 83 year old grandmother went through great pains to plan a nice dinner, she lives in the area. She, my grandmother tried to "secretly" order a dessert in advance and the waitress announced this quite loudly to my parents as we walked in the restaurant. The ambiance was nice, the food was decent, although there were no vegetarian entrees on the menu. The service was lacking and questionable, my husband's clam chowder came out after we had all finished our appetizers, we asked for refills on our soda, which took approximately 20 minutes to come, of course they came out after the entrees were finished. The dessert was the greatest fiasco of the night, after multiple conversations and requests, the server still called my grandma aside to confer with her, and when it came 30 minutes after the entrees were cleared, there were not plates nor silverware to eat it with. My parents were so tired and annoyed by this point, they took the dessert to go, a $300 dinner which left a bad taste in our mouth service wise... If time is of no object and you enjoy waiting 20 minutes plus for a drink order, then this is the place for you...
(2)Roger C.
Food was great. Rooms were squeaky and old. The online seasonal prices didn't match our reservation confirmation email making the checkout process an awkward affair of "you need to pay us more than your confirmation email stated" nope.com - take your money elsewhere.
(1)Cathy S.
This was our first time staying at this inn and there are some positives and negatives. The positive is the private beach. Absolutely beautiful, peaceful and secluded. The negatives is the room, service and unfriendliness of most of the staff. It is a nice inn but needs to be updated for the price it charges. An old TV (like 12-14 years old) needs an update (flat screen) as well as the mattress and pillows. The dehumidifier was so loud we had to shut it off each night. It was very moldy smelling but one couldn't sleep with that loud noise going on every few minutes! When we checked in we barely got a greeting. We gave our name and we were given the key with no other information. We didn't even know breakfast was complimentary! We couldn't find the remote and stumbled upon a folder about the inn in the drawer. The owner/innkeeper was not friendly at all. He sets the tone for his entire staff! Maybe it's time to retire completely. Some wait staff were spot on for breakfast while one provided a very poor performance. We saw a number of people leave the dining area. I would think one would promote their dining room and hours! The bathroom floor was dirty (white tile with black border) which was very noticeable. The bathroom was not stocked and we had to ask for a roll of toilet paper twice! For the price of the room, we expected much better. This inn needs to be updated to today's standard to be viable. It has potential but unsure if the owner will invest in an upgrade.
(1)Jeff H.
What a disappointment lousy service...except for one bright going lady, who tried to make things right. Food was average, forgot our salads and veggies substitutes. Used to be our go to spot. Not anymore
(1)Annie J.
Same complaints as previous three reviewers. Waitstaff was virtually non-existent, and when they did show up, they weren't very professional. Very disappointing.
(1)Ashley K.
We came here for mother's day brunch and waited 2 hours for our food on a limited menu. The potatoes in the chowder were undercooked and the portions were small for the price of the meal. Overall, it was not worth the money or time spent there.
(2)Jen P.
My husband and I stayed here over the weekend, it was an all around bad experience. The room was old and dated with cobwebs in the corner and it smelled like a camp fire. The mattress was very old and uncomfortable, it probably hasn't been replaced since 1990. Due to a poor reservation process on their part we had issues at check out and the woman handling it was rude and snotty. Spend your money elsewhere, this place is not worth it.
(1)Richard D.
This was our first time here and we had dinner. The food was mediocre. The staff really suprised me. When you've dropped food on the table, the staff should wipe it up immediately-my dropped food stayed until we left! I don't like staring into the kitchen while I eat. I expected a lot more from a pricey place.
(2)Mr. M.
Our first time here tonight for dinner. They have several large dining areas. We choose to sit in the tavern next to the fireplace. Great atmosphere in the tavern. Service was friendly and crisp throughout. We both started with Oysters Rockefeller. You get four. They were tender, juicy and lots of flavor. Well done. My wife had the Finnan Haddock. A nice casserole that was very tasty indeed. This entree does not come with green vegetables so we suggest ordering a side ($5) or get a salad. I had the calves liver with onion (no excuses, I like calves liver) and mash. Sorry to say the sauce was so overwhelming it hide all flavors except the sauce. I suggest ordering sauce on the side, so flavors other than sauce can be realized. I was not offered the option so learned the hard way. That said I would currently rate the liver as a "C". This entree also came with seasonal vegetables which were not listed on the menu. It's hit or miss on whether vegetables are included with the entree so you need to ask the server. They also have a nice wine list that is overpriced compared to competing restaurants in the area. The "pour" is average. Overall, this is a nice place, but overpriced. It's certainly worth a return visit, but the problem is competing restaurants in the area are doing the same for less cost to the customer. Shelter Harbor Inn take note.
(3)Ryan J.
My family and I went to Shelter Harbor for a Christmas lunch and we had an excellent time. We made reservations and were seated promptly when we arrived. We dined in a beautiful room full of windows. The fixed menu offered a good amount of choices. I had the cream of broccoli soup, salad, brie salmon, and the chocolate mousse. All were very delicious. My family chose a few different items and all were very happy with their meals. Our server was very pleasant and attentive even though the restaurant was busy. The bussing staff was quick to fill up our waters and clear all of our empty plates. The bartender made me a delicious Beam Old Fashioned. I can be picky with these and this one was made perfectly. This was my first time back to SH in a number of years and I would recommend it to anyone.
(5)Xavier S.
This fall, I was searching the Internet for a convenient location for my daughter's baby shower. Not only did the Inn contact me right away, their prices were very competitive. All of the planning was done long distance via email with Jeff Houston, Special Function and Catering Manager. He made a potentially stressful situation a pleasant experience. Upon arrival we were warmly greeted and everything was perfect. Although our event was small, they made me feel like our business was valued. The food was excellent and memorable and the service was superior. All of our guests raved about the experience and really did not want the party to end. In fact, the Inn staff did not rush anyone out and continued to serve coffee, I highly recommend an event at the Inn!
(5)Roni C.
Sweet charming place for lunch. Food was great. I had the lobster sliders with freshly made French fries. Presentation was excellent. Food was delicious. Service was great!
(4)Justin M.
My family had Mother's Day lunch here. The grounds are beautiful and the service was outstanding. It was a fixed menu but had enough variety to satisfy anyone's taste. Soups: RI Clam Chowder Chilled Asparagus and Leek I had the asapragus and leek. It was fantastic. It would have also worked well warm but it was light and refreshing chilled. I tried some of the chowder. It was also very good. Im more of a fan of Cream over Clear chowder but this was awesome. Full of tasty bits too. Salad: Only one type of salad was offered. Spring greens topped with green apple slices, blue cheese, walnuts and I cant remember the dressing (but i wish i could...it was so good. i remember it being pink). I have a nut allergy so they made one sans walnuts. Main Course: Lamb + Mashed Potatos with mixed veg Filet+ Mashed Potatos with mixed veg Sword Fish with salsa, lump blue crab cous cous and mixed veg Grilled Chicken with...ummm...something and mixed veg I went with the sword fish (mainly to try the cous cous). The salsa was basic but good. The fish was just a tad bit over cooked which made it a little dry. The spring vegetables was an assortment of squash i had never heard of, baby carrots and pea pods. The squash were KILLER! Ok. The cous cous? So good! There was a slight citrus tartness to it that went incredibly well witht he lump crab flavor. I could have eaten a whole bowl of just that. Deserts: Ummm. There were a lot. I had the Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp with Vanilla Ice Cream. Once again...they nailed it. Perfect mixture of sweet and tart and im not an ice cream person but their vanilla ice cream was some of the best ive ever had. The grounds were gorgeous and the building itself is beautiful. Its very warm and inviting. I've been to the bar several times years ago late at night and never noticed how pretty the place was nor had I ever sampled the food. Will definitely return after the summer rush!
(5)Nicole v.
I had one day for vacation, and so I booked a room at the Shelter Harbor Inn. There isn't a lot of choice in this area unfortunately. I made my reservation by phone a week in advance and received a confirmation by email. When I arrived at check-in time, after a lengthy delay they informed me that my room had been given away possibly because someone had accidentally canceled my reservation. They told me (not asked) that they would get me a room at the Winnipaug Inn (not to be confused with the super luxurious Weekapaug Inn). Because I was traveling alone, I kept calm even though I was disappointed and annoyed. I do not know why they did not call me when they realized their error because I would have stayed home. The woman helping me acted very nervous and was extremely slow getting me another hotel. I am pretty sure that they did not apologize, merely expressing confusion about my reservation being canceled. When I asked her the address of the other hotel, the woman looked in the phone book (who looks in the phone book anymore). This literally took 5 minutes. I was anxious to get to the beach and told the woman so. As I was walking out the door, she said "Wait, I want to tell you something." and offered that I could use Shelter Harbor Inn's amenities mainly that I could come for breakfast the next day. As I start to leave a second time, she says well we have a carriage house here if the Winnipaug Inn isn't suitable. Frankly, this should have been offered first not after the reservation was made at the Winnipaug (not to be confused with the super luxurious Weekapaug Inn). I was so annoyed at this point, I just kept going. Frankly, the only reason that the Shelter Harbor Inn is in business is because there is nothing else in the area that is reasonably priced and somewhat decent. The room rates at the Shelter Harbor Inn are upwards of $200 during the summer. The Winnipaug Inn was absolutely soulless and generic with creepy cleaning people milling about. The Winnipaug Inn is very clean though. It definitely was not worth the $200 I had to pay. I did go back to the Shelter Harbor Inn for breakfast. The breakfast was good but they were very confused that their co-worker had offered me breakfast for free to make up for their big mistake. Sorry for the long review, but I was astounded by the lack of professionalism and customer service at the Shelter Harbor Inn. It was literally the worst $200 I ever spent.
(1)M P.
It's Christmas and we just returned from our holiday dinner with special friends. The limited menu had five entree offerings, and by 3:00, they had run out of two of them. We ordered the seafood substitute for the salmon and were served two(yes, only two) shrimp and one(yes, one), scallop over plain cold polenta....for a fairly high price. The server was horribly stressed. We had to ask for bread. Horrible quality food and poor service certainly made for a memorable Christmas dinner. Shelter Harbor has been our go to restaurant for a number if years. However, if they cannot adequately plan for a holiday crowd, then they should not offer dinner on Christmas. We went home and had a container of yogurt.
(1)Shawn S.
I'm going with a "meh" because the service was not good. I was disappointed because I really wanted to like this historic, open year round, institution. Our server was really awkward - the meal didn't flow well and he seemed really socially awkward. For food, I had the bibb salad which was uninspired, and I can't really remember my fish dinner. It's too bad that your server can have such an impact on the dining experience. We'll try again next year.
(2)Lindsay S.
Great Restaurant and nice inn. Breakfast is the best meal to have here. They have a small menu and it's different each time you eat there. Although if you desire something that is not offered on the menu they are usually able to make it for you. The dining rooms are elegant, the porch area is quite nice and the best spot in the spring and summer times. The grounds are pretty and very kept up with. The room my family stayed in was quite small and while it was clean the furniture was a little out dated. They stayed there mid winter and were actually the only people staying there. When I went up to their room after breakfast we found out that all the other guest rooms were unlocked. So when my Aunt needed another pillow that night she went and took one from the other room. (She told the maid of course the next morning !) Overall very quaint place, If you want a quiet place that is away from the hustle and bustle of every day life and spend your day reading your favorite novel under the shade of the trees- this is your place.
(4)Shannon M.
We absolutely stumbled on this spot yesterday afternoon while we were out running errands. Mid-day driving on Route 1. I spotted the sign for the inn and said to my husband "that place probably has a great bar and burger!" What a find. Spouse had a very good beef tip salad with arugula and goat cheese. I had the hazelnut crushes chicken breast with herbed risotto. Both awesome! Service by Sekar was impecable in light of the fact that he was the lone wait staff. No one waited too long and he kept everyone happy!
(4)Amy L.
Great food. I have only been here for holiday meals, but the food and service are always good!
(4)George S.
Was great but something happened. Both fish dinners were overcooked, the app. Were so so and the wait staff below average. Too bad I did like it. The flavor of the dinners were so bland I could have gone to a chain restaurant. Too many good places to pick from. At that price you can find good food.
(2)Stephan C.
My wife and I have been here for Thanksgiving dinner over the past 4 years now. We book ourselves a room for a couple days and have a wonderful, relaxing time. The meals here are very, very good. However the fun is really in the bar. The bartender, Tom has been with the Inn for more than 20 years. He's a great personality and makes one marvelous Manhattan. There is dining in the bar in a very comfortable, relaxing atmosphere. The dining rooms are large and very warm and inviting. The menu is varied with something for everyone. Spending Thanksgiving here is a real treat. It's an event that one should not pass by.
(5)Summer B.
Did thanksgiving here with the family this year. The menu gave a choice of two soups (lobster bisque or corn chowder), an apple/bluecheese/walnut salad, entree choice (tenderloin, turkey, or salmon), and dessert choice (indian pudding, apple cranberry crisp, chocolate cream parfait, pecan pumpkin pie, lemon sorbet). We had the room on the porch. The heater was turned on and off for us by request. The view wasn't as nice as I was expecting (we got a croquet court and kiddy playground). It was really busy...our waiter Larry did a decent enough job considering. At one point he forgot my uncles salad and the water glasses remained empty a smidgen too long but nothing really note worthy. The food was excellent. The soup was AWESOME (corn chowder) and the salad was good too. I chose the turkey and while it was well cooked it wasn't anything too special...the cornbread stuffing and mashed potato was great though. I had the pecan pumpkin pie....what a let down. It was a decent slice of pie but nowhere were there any sign of pecans. There was glob of melted whipped cream. A good scoop of french vanilla ice cream. Then there were like 5 toasted pumpkin seeds shaken in pumpkin pie spice or something that were more like hard shrapnel in the nice creaminess the dessert had going for it. A decent time...and good food...not sure if it was worth $40 a person though.
(4)Julie C.
When you go to Shelter Harbor Inn, you sort of feel as though you are stepping back in time a bit. My mother, a huge fan of historic spots, absolutely loves this place. For that reason, we try an go for Mother's Day brunch every year. One thing I like about Shelter Harbor, is that their food portions are not huge. This isn't a diner after all! My parents and I ate Eggs Benedict and didn't leave feeling like our stomachs were going to burst. That being said, I wouldn't have been upset with a tad more holindaise sauce. If you want a diner, you should go elsewhere. As other people have written, this inn is very charming. I find the staff very nice and haven't had any problems with the service. My mother works at the local high school and knew about 75% of the staff. I do recommend reservations, especially on holidays or for brunch. You can schedule reservations by emailing the inn, which is handy if you are like me and only think of it after business hours. One problem some people have is that the seating isn't very comfortable. It is designed to look like an inn from the 1700's, so you will be sitting on traditional wood dinning chairs.
(4)Cordalie B.
This gem is open 365 days a year, serving three meals each day. A classic eatery it is elegant, consistent and offeres friendly service by trained wait staff. This year my husband and I had Christmas dinner at the Shelter Harbor Inn. At 6:00Pm the place was packed. I had the duck and changed the rice pilaf side to the two potato ginger crisp. Boy am I glad I did. The potato dish was as good as it gets. David had the scrod with Hollandaise and he was very pleased. For Christmas there was a four course price fixed menu with plenty of choice. The salad was fresh and light. We both had the oyster Rockefeller bisque, which amazed me. The desert selection was good. I had the English truffle and David the chocolate peppermint ice cream roll. The Shelter Harbor Inn was always one of my mother's favorite restaurants and now it will be a Christmas tradition for my family.
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