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Thames Waterside Bar & Grill, Bristol, RI

Thames Waterside Bar & Grill

4.6
4.6
1001 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
  • Great for happy hour
  • Great for live music
  • Neighborhood gem
Thames Waterside Bar & Grill specializes in seafood dishes. Along with lobster rolls, crab cakes and grilled salmon, you can also choose from an array of American classics such as burgers, pizza and nachos. Its full-service bar provides beer, wine and cocktail options that include sangrias, margaritas and a signature rum punch. Offering a relaxing ambience, Thames Waterside Bar & Grill provides picturesque views of Narragansett Bay and Bristol Harbor. Dine indoors or outdoors on its spacious deck or rooftop. At times, live music and entertainment are also featured in the bar area. Thames Waterside Bar & Grill is open for lunch, dinner and latenight meals.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:30 am–1:00 am
  • Phone number
    (401) 253-4523
  • Website
    http://www.thameswaterside.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Ben Wachter
  • Location
    251 Thames St, Bristol, RI 02809
  • Neighborhood
    Bristol
  • Cross street
    State St
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 1,001 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

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

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Rhode Island

    Great for scenic views

  • Bristol County

    Best Ambiance

  • Bristol County

    Healthy

  • Bristol County

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Bristol County

    Good for special occasions

  • Bristol County

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Thames Waterside Bar & Grill offers a stunning waterfront dining experience with "amazing views" and "delicious food." Guests rave about the "attentive service" and "great atmosphere." While some find the prices high, the "large portions" often balance it out. Excellent for special occasions and a memorable place to enjoy the water.

1,001 Reviews

  1. Renae

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    1.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    My food was terrible and the service was awful cold food drink was awful

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  2. Sandra

    Greater Boston

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was an absolutely gorgeous day to be near the water, the food was amazing, wine was delicious, and service was impeccable. Thank you again for having us, it was a wonderful way to celebrate my birthday!

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  3. Katherine

    VIP

    New York City

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 28, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    The whole outdoor area was covered in yellow jackets, I had to move my drink to another table to try to lure them away and get them away from our food which i explained to the waitress and was surprised she still charged me for the drink as the bees drank it instead of me

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  4. Deb

    VIP

    New York City

    29 reviews

    3.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Dinner was okay. Steak tips came out medium well instead of medium and were a bit tough. My friend had the baked haddock and that was very good. Drink prices are way too high which is one of the reasons we don’t pick this place often. We pick it for the beautiful view of the harbor.

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  5. Jake

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 17, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food! Large portions for the lobster dishes

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  6. Arlene

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on August 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was my daughter’s birthday and we wanted to sit outside. Unfortunately, it began pouring. The staff was so accommodating and very patient as we moved twice. Thank you for the kindness and great service!

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  7. Steve

    New York City

    9 reviews

    2.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on August 14, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    They need to expand their menu. No steamers? Lobsters? We are RIGHT on the water in Rhode Island!!! Bees on outdoor covered deck-annoying and unaddressed. Solve the problem!! Dessert prices are ridiculously expensive-$9.00 for slice of pie. Overpriced food for quality. View is great, fix the rest!!

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our meal was exceptional and the service was incredible.

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  9. Thomas

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 4, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice location. Calamari was top notch. Flatbread was underdone and uninspiring. Smashburger was good. $30 fish and chips unjustifiable.

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  10. David

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great restaurant! We go there at least every month over the summer. Great location in Bristol, water views, menu has good variety and service is always great. We also like to have drinks on the rooftop terrace before dinner, especially when there is live music, and we sometimes return afterwards. Highly recommended. The sister restaurant, The Beach House, is great too. Quick tip: the bar @ Thames usually stays open later at night.

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Thames Waterside Bar & Grill is rated 4.6 stars by 1001 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
9:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
Google Map for Thames Waterside Bar & Grill

251 Thames St, Bristol, RI 02809

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    State St
  • Neighborhood
    Bristol
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:30 am–1:00 am
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Ben Wachter
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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