Best Waterfront Restaurants in Swansea

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BristolPortsmouthProvidenceTiverton

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CharmingGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for fine winesGreat for outdoor diningGreat for scenic view

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9 restaurants available nearby

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A photo of Boat House Waterfront Dining restaurant

1. Boat House Waterfront Dining

4.8

Exceptional(8674)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Tiverton

Booked 116 times today

The Boat House Waterfront Dining is a seafood restaurant located on a bluff overlooking Mount Hope Bay. The restaurant boasts of panoramic, award-winning bayside views, which is a recurring theme in reviews. Diners rave about the 'beautiful waterfront views' and the 'relaxing view of the water' while enjoying their meals. It's clearly a place where you can enjoy delicious food and take in the sights and sounds of the water.

2. Waterman Grille

4.8

Exceptional(5028)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Providence

Booked 68 times today

Offering a setting that is unlike any other in Providence, Waterman Grille is situated along the Seekonk River in a former bridge gatehouse that dates back to 1871. Serving dinner nightly, and brunch on weekends. Offering weddings and celebrations in an intimate, waterfront location.

3. Hemenway's

4.8

Exceptional(8396)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Providence

Booked 89 times today

Hemenway's is a waterfront restaurant with great views of the Providence River. As one reviewer put it, 'Great views of the water from where we sat.' Another noted, 'A nice view of the Providence river and walkway.' The restaurant's prime location makes it a perfect spot for enjoying fresh seafood while taking in the sights and sounds of the waterfront.

4. Quitos Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(1661)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Bristol

Booked 43 times today

Quitos Restaurant is a casual family venue located on Bristol harbor. We accept walk-ins as well as reservations. We will send a text to the phone number that was used to make your reservation once your table is ready for you. We only hold tables for reservation/and waitlist parties for 15 mins after the time you have booked or messaged your table is ready. We may not be able to seat you should you arrive late so please arrive on time. We do not require our guests or staff to wear masks if they are fully vaccinated. Please call (401) 253-9042 with any questions or inquiries.

5. The Beach House

4.4

Awesome(1977)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Bristol

Booked 115 times today

Welcome to The Beach House, a casual family friendly restaurant, serving contemporary American cuisine as well as typical New England favorites. Perfectly located along the East Bay bike path overlooking Bristol harbor.

A photo of Thames Waterside Bar & Grill restaurant

6. Thames Waterside Bar & Grill

4.7

Exceptional(1013)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Bristol

Booked 70 times today

Thames Waterside Bar & Grill is a waterfront restaurant located in Bristol, offering a stunning view of Narragansett Bay and Bristol Harbor. The reviews mention the restaurant's prime location right on the water and the opportunity to enjoy the ocean breeze and beautiful sunsets. The ambience, food, and service are highly praised by customers, making it a popular spot for dining and relaxation.

7. DeWolf Tavern

4.6

Exceptional(43)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Bristol

Booked 9 times today

Located on the beautiful waterfront of Thames Street Landing, DeWolf Tavern offers a variety of dining options. Enjoy the breeze from Mount Hope Bay with a cocktail on the patio after work. The downstairs tavern serves light meals and drinks for lunch and dinner in a cozy, rustic atmosphere featuring stone walls and barked trees as supports. For a more intimate setting, enjoy a romantic dinner for two or celebrate with a group of guests in the upstairs dining room. The fireplace seating and the spectacular waterfront view ensure every visit feels like a special occasion.Chef Sai draws inspiration from the fresh local seafood available in Rhode Island and has created a unique Contemporary American-Indian menu that highlights these ingredients. He has mastered various cooking techniques worldwide, resulting in incredible dishes that blend local flavors with the intense heat of the charcoal tandoor. Try the classic stuffed lobster, lamb curry, or a bowl of seafood stew.

8. 15 Point Road

4.8

Exceptional(3865)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Portsmouth

Booked 15 times today

15 Point Road is a waterfront restaurant as it's situated along the Sakonnet River in Portsmouth, RI. The restaurant offers enchanting river views, and guests can even see local fishing boats and lobstermen from their dining area. This is often praised in reviews, with guests highlighting the 'beautiful setting on the water' and 'great view of the water'.

A photo of Jacky's Waterplace Restaurant (Downtown, Providence) restaurant

9. Jacky's Waterplace Restaurant (Downtown, Providence)

4.8

Exceptional(1730)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Asian • Providence

Booked 19 times today

Jacky's offers classic and contemporary Asian cuisines, including Chinese, Japanese, Thai, Vietnamese, Singaporean and more. Revamping traditional Szechuan, Hunan and Hong Kong style cuisines from a fresh perspective, along with the ingenious marriage of Chinese traditional and modern culinary cooking techniques, and presentation styles from the West make for a unique and eclectic dining experience. If you do not see the time you'd like available on OpenTable.com, please feel free to call us directly and we will do our best to accommodate.

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MarkVIP
Greater Boston •11 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Delicious food, beautiful views, great service! What else to ask for?
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Boat House Waterfront DiningPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Tiverton
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4.8
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Leigh
Greater Boston •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
This was our first visit to WG, its a very charming restaurant, great service , great food , we look forward to next time !
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Waterman GrillePrice: Moderate• American• Providence
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4.8
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colleen
Greater Boston •18 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
Great little place on the water for lunch! Service was good. A little slow to start but overall a great lunch.
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Quitos RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Bristol
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4.7
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Heidy
Dallas - Fort Worth •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
We had a great time, delicious food and great costume service
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Chelo's Waterfront Bar & Grille - WarwickPrice: Expensive• American• Warwick
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4.4
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Susan
Greater Boston •2 reviews
4.0
Dined on Jun 4, 2025
It was a great experience, our Waitress was wonderful, we were out on the patio and she was so attentive to us, the food was amazing, I had the Fish Sandwich and my friend had the Burger with Bacon, we also had the Expresso Martini Flight was wonderful, can't wait to get back over there again. !!!!
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Merrill's on the WaterfrontPrice: Moderate• Seafood• New Bedford
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4.5

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