Our Story

Dog Watch is a family-owned and operated business founded in 2012 by David and Wendy Eck and Clay Burkhalter. With two restaurant locations in Stonington and Mystic, Connecticut, you will enjoy amazing food and great people and your choice of waterfront views and sunsets or a relaxed backyard atmosphere. Our Good Dog apparel and merchandise line offers something for everyone — even your four-legged friend! In 2016, we began Dog Watch Catering to offer casual and full service catering options for every occasion, from last minute party needs to weddings. In addition to offsite catering services, we have a seasonal tented venue at our Dog Watch Mystic location as well as a new sister venue, The Hounds Stonington.

Good Dog Yacht Charters is our newest and most exciting addition yet to the Dog Watch family. Cortina is a 64 foot Huckins Motor Yacht who will be stationed at Dodson's Boatyard in Stonington Borough, just outside the Dog Watch Cafe restaurant. Starting in June 2023, Cortina will be available for bareboat charter for private dining reservations at the dock as well as bareboat chartered cocktail and dinner cruises. for up to 12 guests.