DeWolf Tavern

Name: DeWolf Tavern
Address: 267 Thames St, Bristol, RI, United States, 02809
Telephone: (401) 254-2005
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7 (50)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

267 Thames St, Bristol, RI 02809

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2 people

Jul 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Charming
Great for scenic views

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.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Contemporary Indian, Vegetarian / Vegan
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 11:30 am–10:00 pm Breakfast Sat, Sun 8:00 am–12:30 pm Dinner Sat 12:30 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:30 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(401) 254-2005
Website
http://www.dewolftavern.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Sai Viswanath
Private party facilities
We look forward to working with you to host your special event; from weddings, receptions, rehearsal dinner, baby showers, bar/bat mitzvah, first communions & bereavements.

Location
267 Thames St, Bristol, RI 02809
Neighborhood
Bristol
Cross street
Hope & State Street
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
Bus stop at the corner of Hope & State Street.
Entertainment
Jazz every Wednesday
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Cantos Blancos Rioja 2018, San Andrian, ES$45.00
Wente Sandstone Merlot 2019, Livermore Valley, CA$44.00
Girard Petite Sirah 2016, Napa Valley, CA$70.00
Torbreck “Woodcutter” Shiraz 2020, Barossa, AUS$60.00
The Prisoner “Saldo” Zinfandel 2017, Napa Valley, CA$75.00
The Prisoner Red Blend 2019, Napa Valley, CA$90.00
Edmeades Zinfandel 2018, Mendocino, CA$65.00
Vin de France “Raisins gaulois” 2022, Brouilly, FR$60.00
Trapiche “Tesoro” Malbec 2021, Mendoza, AR$40.00
El Origen Gran Reserva Malbec 2019, Mendoza, AR$50.00
Oberon Cabernet 2020, Napa Valley, CA$48.00
Decoy Pinot Noir 2021, Sonoma, CA$65.00
Durant and Booth Cabernet 2018, Napa Valley, CA$65.00
C.D.B. Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2020, Rhone, FR$200.00
Catena Alta Cabernet 2018, Mendoza, AR$100.00
Castagnoli Chianti Classico 2018, Tuscany, IT$35.00
Lamoresca Nerocapitano Frappato 2021, Sicily, IT$95.00
Trefethen Merlot 2019, Napa Valley, CA$90.00
Boasso Barolo 2017, Serralunga D’alba, IT$95.00
Gold Schmidt “Katherine” Cabernet 2021, Sonoma, CA$54.00
Château Musar “Jeune” Rouge Blend 2020, Lebanon$55.00
Orin Swift “8 Years in the Desert” 2021, St Helena, CA$85.00
Duckhorn Merlot 2021, Napa Valley, CA$80.00
Jayson Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, Napa Valley, CA$190.00
Allegrini Amarone Classico 2019, Veneto, IT$165.00
Presqu’ile Vineyard Pinot Noir 2020, Santa Maria, CA$115.00
Ruffino Riserva Ducale Oro Chianti Classico 2018, IT$85.00

What 50 people are saying

DeWolf Tavern reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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Healthy
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Neighborhood gem
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Great for outdoor dining
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Good for special occasions
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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

DeWolf Tavern offers a memorable dining experience with "great service," "excellent food," and a "fantastic atmosphere." Diners praise the variety, from Indian-inspired dishes to seafood specialties like the seafood stew. The restaurant's "consistently excellent" offerings and scenic ocean views make it a "hidden gem" in Bristol. Highly recommended!

50 Reviews

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James VIP
Greater Boston14 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of Bristol's best and my personal favorite. Daily additions to the menu complement wonderful traditional choices. The Shrimp Pakora should not be missed!
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Tracey VIP
Baltimore / Maryland17 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great menu with Indian items on menu , and a very reasonably priced 3 course fixed price menu too.
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OpenTable Diner VIP
New York City9 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service great atmosphere and excellent food. We had a really good time.
DeWolf TavernResponded on July 7, 2025
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review! We’re happy to hear that you enjoyed your dining experience!
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Katrina
Greater Boston2 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A lovely experience. Allison was a wonderful waitress.
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Michael or Constance
Utah9 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Omg this place was fantastic. Not one of our dishes escaped a rave review to the waiter. Fantastic atmosphere and so quaint. We can’t speak to the noise level as this was a Tuesday evening and the place was mostly empty. It can hold a fair amount of folks in the bar area so it *may* get noisy, but that’s just a guess.
DeWolf TavernResponded on July 3, 2025
I passed your lovely message to the Chef, who was thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed your meals! Our tavern menu refreshes each week with delicious new entrees. It’s wonderful to know your server was attentive and helpful. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another delightful experience!
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sheldon
Greater Boston18 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The seafood stew was absolutely delicious. The broth was so tasty. My wife really enjoyed her swordfish.
DeWolf TavernResponded on July 2, 2025
Thank you for your kind words about your experience at DeWolf Tavern. We’re glad you and your wife enjoyed the seafood stew and swordfish. Your feedback on our service and value is appreciated as we always aim to improve.
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Ray
Greater Boston4 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We dine regularly at the DeWolf Tavern whenever we are in the Newport/Bristol area. Consistently excellent food and service. Last night, we ate outdoors, with a scenic view of the ocean. My wife is a vegan, and they have several very tasty food options for her, and are flexible about modifying dishes. Highly recommended.
DeWolf TavernResponded on June 23, 2025
Thank you for your support and the excellent review! We're thrilled you enjoyed your outdoor dining experience and that our vegan options worked well for your wife. Your recommendations mean a lot to us, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon!
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Beth VIP
Greater Boston10 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Dewolf’s never disappoints! The food was outstanding, the service and ambience were perfection! ❤️❤️❤️
DeWolf TavernResponded on June 20, 2025
We're absolutely ecstatic to hear that you loved your experience at DeWolf Tavern. Knowing our food and service hit the mark brings us so much joy. We’re dedicated to crafting a warm atmosphere for our guests, and your feedback truly brightened our day! We can’t wait to welcome you back for another amazing visit. Your kind words and perfect ratings mean the world to us—thank you!
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sandy
Greater Boston4 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food and service was great. Filet was delicious and the Lobster pot pie was very flavorful. Our waitress was attentive and friendly.
DeWolf TavernResponded on June 18, 2025
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're glad to hear that you loved your meal and found our filet so delicious. It makes us happy to know our service made your visit special! We can’t wait to welcome you back to DeWolf Tavern soon!
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Charles VIP
Greater Boston2 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Server was not very attentive It was very slow when we were there Ordered a meal to go and that never happened A bit disappointed when spending just under $200 for a meal for 2
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FAQs

DeWolf Tavern offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (401) 254-2005.

DeWolf Tavern is rated 4.7 stars by 50 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

267 Thames St, Bristol, RI 02809

Additional information

Cross street
Hope & State Street
Neighborhood
Bristol
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 11:30 am–10:00 pm Breakfast Sat, Sun 8:00 am–12:30 pm Dinner Sat 12:30 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:30 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Contemporary Indian, Vegetarian / Vegan
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
Bus stop at the corner of Hope & State Street.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Sai Viswanath
Entertainment
Jazz every Wednesday
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.dewolftavern.com/
Phone number
(401) 254-2005
Private party facilities
We look forward to working with you to host your special event; from weddings, receptions, rehearsal dinner, baby showers, bar/bat mitzvah, first communions & bereavements.

DeWolf Tavern

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About this restaurant

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Reds

Faiveley Pinor Noir 2020, Burgundy, FR$105.00

Cantos Blancos Rioja 2018, San Andrian, ES$45.00

Wente Sandstone Merlot 2019, Livermore Valley, CA$44.00

Girard Petite Sirah 2016, Napa Valley, CA$70.00

Torbreck “Woodcutter” Shiraz 2020, Barossa, AUS$60.00

The Prisoner “Saldo” Zinfandel 2017, Napa Valley, CA$75.00

The Prisoner Red Blend 2019, Napa Valley, CA$90.00

Edmeades Zinfandel 2018, Mendocino, CA$65.00

Vin de France “Raisins gaulois” 2022, Brouilly, FR$60.00

Trapiche “Tesoro” Malbec 2021, Mendoza, AR$40.00

El Origen Gran Reserva Malbec 2019, Mendoza, AR$50.00

Oberon Cabernet 2020, Napa Valley, CA$48.00

Decoy Pinot Noir 2021, Sonoma, CA$65.00

Durant and Booth Cabernet 2018, Napa Valley, CA$65.00

C.D.B. Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2020, Rhone, FR$200.00

Catena Alta Cabernet 2018, Mendoza, AR$100.00

Castagnoli Chianti Classico 2018, Tuscany, IT$35.00

Lamoresca Nerocapitano Frappato 2021, Sicily, IT$95.00

Trefethen Merlot 2019, Napa Valley, CA$90.00

Boasso Barolo 2017, Serralunga D’alba, IT$95.00

Gold Schmidt “Katherine” Cabernet 2021, Sonoma, CA$54.00

Château Musar “Jeune” Rouge Blend 2020, Lebanon$55.00

Orin Swift “8 Years in the Desert” 2021, St Helena, CA$85.00

Duckhorn Merlot 2021, Napa Valley, CA$80.00

Jayson Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, Napa Valley, CA$190.00

Allegrini Amarone Classico 2019, Veneto, IT$165.00

Presqu’ile Vineyard Pinot Noir 2020, Santa Maria, CA$115.00

Ruffino Riserva Ducale Oro Chianti Classico 2018, IT$85.00

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