Thames Waterside Bar & Grill

4.4

1003 Reviews

$30 and under

American

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

Great for scenic views
Great for outdoor dining
Romantic

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.

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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

What 1,003 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4

4.4 based on all time ratings

4.2Food
4.4Service
4.5Ambience
4.1Value

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1,003 Reviews

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Kevins1955
Greater Boston
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Valentine’s day dinner was excellent! We had not been to this restaurant before. Off Thames Street in Bristol, drive thru the arch way toward the water to find ample parking. We were greeted by the hostess and sat inside near the fireplace. We ordered apps dinner drinks and desert. Our server was Matt who was friendly and answered all our questions. Great food drinks and service. This and a waterfront view too! A+ experience.
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Debbi
VIP
Greater Boston
32 reviews
5.0
32 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Very good dinner. Larger portions than most restaurants. My husband had cod and loved it. I had an arugula salad with beets, grilled chicken. Very fresh and delicious. Great mocktails. Server was lovely & friendly. Great experience for our 2 day Valentine getaway
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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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Sandra
Greater Boston
22 reviews
5.0
22 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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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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Deb
VIP
Rhode Island
31 reviews
3.0
31 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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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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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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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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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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Thames Waterside Bar & Grill is rated 4.4 stars by 1003 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

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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

Website
http://www.thameswaterside.com/
Phone number
(401) 253-4523

Thames Waterside Bar & Grill

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