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S S Dion
Price: Expensive•Contemporary Italian•4.8(327)S.S. Dion Kitchen + Bar is a contemporary eatery with an emphasis on locallt sourced ingredients and hand made pastas. Chef/Owner and Mother/Son team Susan and Nicolas Dion welcome you to experience a modern approach to dishes rooted in traditon.Le Central
Price: Expensive•Contemporary French•4.8(559)Le Central is a French bistro, focusing on modern interpretations of classic dishes featuring local products from Sakonnet Lobsters, Four Town Farm (Seekonk, MA), Walker's Farm (Barrington, RI), Scott the Bassman, and Little Rhody Eggs (Foster, RI). Low lighting, checkerboard floor tiling, glass tabletops, and French nu-Jazz provide an intimate yet warm and familiar atmosphere. Chef-owner Jesse James spent his early career in Boston, working with chefs Moncef Meddeb at L'Espalier and Jasper White at Jasper's, with further experience at other landmark restaurants in New York, France, and Italy. Le Central is the third restaurant he has designed, built, and operated, after Aperto (Est 1992) and Boca Rotis (Est 1997), both in San Francisco. The large painting by Inez Storer on the south wall of the restaurant (which also serves as our logo) is of Jesse's son, Sam (the current General Manager & Beverage Director), and his childhood dog, Skye. Inez wouldn't say who the guy in the chair is.
Pisco & Tequila Peruvian and Mexican restaurant
Price: Moderate•Peruvian•4.8(109)New flavor to Bristol Rhode Island. Pisco & Tequila is a family friendly restaurant, offering a delightful fusion of Peruvian and Mexican cuisines. The restaurant features a selection of pisco and tequilas, providing patrons with a diverse range of options for enjoying traditional spirits.Bristol Oyster Bar
Price: Expensive•Seafood•4.7(996)We are back on Open Table, for party for more than 6 people you need to call the restaurant to see if we are able to accommodate you.
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Quitos Restaurant
Price: Expensive•Seafood•4.7(1,661)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.Thames Waterside Bar & Grill
Price: Moderate•American•4.7(1,013)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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- CcolleenGreater Boston •18 reviews4.0Dined 2 days agoGreat little place on the water for lunch! Service was good. A little slow to start but overall a great lunch.More infoQuitos RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Bristol•4.7
- BBethVIPGreater Boston •9 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoDewolf’s never disappoints! The food was outstanding, the service and ambience were perfection! ❤️❤️❤️More infoDeWolf TavernPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Bristol•4.6
- MMary LouGreater Boston •5 reviews5.0Dined 7 days agoPleasent comfortable no frills dinning. Food quality and service good. We will go back.More infoLe CentralPrice: Expensive• Contemporary French• Bristol•4.8
- KKathyVIPChicago / Illinois •19 reviews5.0Dined 7 days agoIan was an excellent service! The oysters were a little small. All of food was excellent; very tasty. The shrimp was colossal.More infoBristol Oyster BarPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Bristol•4.7
- BBradRhode Island •3 reviews5.0Dined on Jun 10, 2025Pollado Chicken and Arroz com Pollo were awesome! Try the Pisco Sour with lime!More infoPisco & Tequila Peruvian and Mexican restaurantPrice: Moderate• Peruvian• Bristol•4.8
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Throughout Bristol, you'll find food that features fresh produce raised and harvested by local farmers. The atmosphere in this neighborhood highlights the farm-to-table American cuisine that's served in vibrant waterfront areas. When you're craving grilled dishes and rotisserie items, you can enjoy German cuisine in town. Lobster specialists are also found on Bristol's waterfront, you can enjoy these lobster dishes in an outdoor environment near Narragansett Bay. If you’re looking for Italian, there are some great options in the heart of downtown that offer pizza with a variety of interesting toppings, sandwiches, wings, salads and other specialty dinners.
Frequently asked questions
The best reviewed restaurant in Bristol is Pomodoro
The best vegetarian restaurants in Bristol are S S Dion, Brick Pizza Co. and Roberto's Restaurant
The restaurants with the best service in Bristol are Pomodoro, Le Central and Roberto's Restaurant
The restaurants with the best ambiance in Bristol are Roberto's Restaurant, DeWolf Tavern and Brick Pizza Co.
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