Thames Waterside Bar & Grill

Name: Thames Waterside Bar & Grill
Address: 251 Thames St, Bristol, RI, United States, 02809
Telephone: (401) 253-4523
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.2

4.2

813 Reviews

$30 and under

American

Top Tags:

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.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 15, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 22 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
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, Rhode Island
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

Popular dishes

Little Necks (Local)$17.00
Local little necks, Portuguese linguica, peppadew peppers, garlic, onions, beer broth
Jumbo Stuffed Quahogs (Local)$13.00
Two local quahogs, chourico, bread crumbs
Nachos$16.00
Corn tortilla chips, house made chili, cheddar jack cheese, pico de gallo, pickled jalapenos, sour cream and guacamole
Wings$15.00
Buffalo, Asian sweet chili, honey bourbon bbq garlic parmesan, cajun dry rub
- Boneless for$15.00
Clam Cakes (Local)$10.00
½ dozen, house made crispy fritters, full of clams
Crispy Calamari$17.00
Lightly breaded, sautéed with olives, banana peppers, garlic, tomatoes, served with marinara
Scallops Wrapped in Bacon$18.00
Sweet chili sauce
Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls$13.00
House made with chicken, Buffalo sauce, cream cheese. Served with bleu cheese dip
Korean Sticky Ribs$16.00
5 Pork rib bones, sticky Korean BBQ sauce

The Quick Bite

Served with Your Choice of French Fries or Salad. Sweet Potato Fries $2, Cajun Fries $2

Bourbon BBQ Bacon Burger$16.00
8oz certified Angus beef, bacon, cheddar, honey bourbon bbq
Mushroom-Onion Swiss Burger$16.00
8 oz certified angus beef, sautéed mushrooms and onions, Swiss cheese, smoked tomato aioli
Shrimp Tacos$16.00
Cajun spiced shrimp, shredded lettuce, mango salsa, chipotle aioli
Lobster Roll (Local)
A New England tradition. Fresh Maine lobster salad, served on a grilled roll
- Market
Grilled Salmon Sandwich$21.00
Atlantic salmon, bacon-onion jam, lettuce, tomato, brioche bun
Blackened Chicken Caesar Wrap$15.00
Grilled blackened chicken, romaine, Caesar dressing flour tortilla wrap
Mediterranean Chicken Wrap$16.00
Grilled chicken, artichokes, roasted red peppers, kalamata olives, red onion, romaine, honey oregano dressing, flour tortilla wrap
Pastrami Reuben$17.00
Marble rye, pastrami, Swiss cheese, homemade sauerkraut, 1000 island dressing
Fish Sandwich$16.00
Battered wild caught haddock, brioche bun, caper tartar

Soup & Salad

Add to Any Salad - Grilled or Blackened-Chicken $8, Steak Tips $14, Shrimp $12, Salmon $13, Lobster Salad $25

New England Clam Chowder (Local)$10.00
Local hand shucked clams, bacon, potatoes, creamy broth
Classic Caesar$13.00
Romaine, Parmesan, herb croutons, house made dressing
Baby Greens Salad$10.00
Baby field greens, cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, choice of dressing
Greek Salad$13.00
Romaine, grape tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, Kalamata olives roasted red peppers, feta cheese, Greek dressing

Flatbreads

Margherita Pizza$15.00
Garlic oil, tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, fresh basil, balsamic glaze
Prosciutto$16.00
Strawberry fig jam, fresh mozzarella, proscuitto, baby arugula, olive oil drizzle
Mediterranean$16.00
Roasted tomatoes, Kalamata olives, artichokes, roasted garlic, olive oil, feta cheese

The Main Dish

Chicken Broccoli Alfredo$23.00
Grilled chicken, fresh broccoli, penne, creamy alfredo sauce
Shrimp and Chicken Mozambique$28.00
Jumbo shrimp, sautéed chicken breast, banana peppers, grape tomatoes, Mozambique sauce, Spanish rice, French fries
Shrimp Scampi$35.00
Jumbo shrimp, roasted tomatoes, artichoke, asparagus, garlic white wine butter sauce, penne pasta
Fish & Chips (Local)$26.00
Hand battered, wild caught haddock, french fries & house made slaw
Sweet Chili Salmon Lo Mein$29.00
Atlantic salmon fillet, sweet chili glaze, vegetable lo mein with teriyaki sauce
Baked Haddock$26.00
Ritz crumb topping, Spanish rice, seasonal vegetable
Lobster Mac and Cheese
Lobster meat, cave aged cheddar cheese sauce, buttery bread crumb topping, penne pasta
- Market
BBQ Ribs$30.00
Honey bourbon BBQ ribs, French fries and cole slaw
Ribeye Steak$38.00
Hand cut 14 oz. ribeye steak, blue cheese-chive butter, mashed potato, roasted asparagus
Marinated Steak Tips*$34.00
Tender marinated steak tips, herb demi glaze, mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables
Seafood Casserole
Day-boat scallops, wild caught haddock, jumbo shrimp, lobster cream, Ritz crumb topping, jasmine rice, seasonal vegetables
- Market

What 813 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4.1Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

Sort by

Filters

DP
DavidP
New England
7 reviews
2.0
7 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall2food1service3ambience2
New England clam chowder, way to much ham in it, Clam cakes were over cooked and rubbery. Seems like more like bar food then a destination stop.
SR
SteveR
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall1food1service1ambience3
Service was not good. Waited long time for anything. Order was wrong server didn’t even recognize it. Food was poor no taste especially for the price wasn’t worth it
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food4service4ambience5
Brought guests in from out of town. To experience RI fun and food. Called and asked in advance to be on water to dine. 5:00 reservations- we arrived told no we could not sit on the water - very disappointing- 3 tables Sat unoccupied on the water as we dined. I was very unhappy. I will not bring my guests here again. Drinks were very expensive and not great. I know food is expensive now- but way overpriced!
KS
KenS
New England
35 reviews
vip
5.0
35 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great food great service great view
MT
MarkT
New England
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Thames Waterside is a great little spot on the bay. Clean, quick service and great food!
C
Carol
Tampa
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was perfect! The food was amazing, service and ambiance.
JB
JeanineB
New England
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 7, 2022
overall2food1service5ambience4
Sadly, the $40 lobster roll had no taste and the burger that was ordered medium came out well done. On a positive note, the service was amazing!
G
marissaG
New England
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 6, 2022
overall3food2service5ambience5
The scenery was nice and waitress was amazing. The food was okay the drinks very weak. But overall had a good time.
SR
SteveR
New England
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Location and view were awesome. Lunch service was perfect timing. Never felt rushed food came out on time. Sarah our waitress was knowledgeable on all aspects of the restaurant and the offerings. She even knew about the area sites. She made us feel special even though she had many tables to take care of.
SU
SUSANC
New England
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on August 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and services were great. The view was outstanding.
DC
DebC
New England
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 2, 2022
overall2food2service4ambience4
I ordered the GRILLED chicken on ceasar salad The chicken was awful and was not grilled it was shredded chicken I didn't eat it .... We asked for salt and pepper never received that either... This is my 2nd attempt in 3 weeks to give it a 2nd chance I will not be back it is very hard to screw up chicken ceasar salad
OF
OliviaF
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The nachos are amazing here. From the view, service, and food, I always try to make it here a few times a summer.
RO
RichardOp
New England
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on August 1, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Beer was flat
m
meh94
New England
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on July 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful spot. Didn’t expect to wind up right on the deck overlooking the water but it was beyond perfect.
JM
JohnM
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Will come back again and again. You can't beat the view. The service and food was amazing. I was a little nervous bringing my 5 year old daughter. But they were super family friendly.
L
Lisa
New England
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent server and the music and food were great!!
JD
JosephD
New England
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was excellent food waitress and the view and weather was perfect
BP
BPfoodie
New York Area
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on July 27, 2022
overall3food2service4ambience5
Location and vibe were excellent- we watched the sun set as we dined. Our server was lovely. Unfortunately our food left much to be desired - Cold calamari, bbq ribs that were dry and lacking sauce coating, Ribeye steak ordered med-rare came out BLACK and well-done tasting like char, green beans undercooked. The seafood casserole was very good though! We wanted to love it, but it was a multiple-strike food let down for us.
P
Pickle
New England
3 reviews
vip
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 27, 2022
overall2food2service4ambience4
The fries came out cold and the shrimp taco was cold also
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on July 24, 2022
overall2food5service1ambience5
We had a friend in from out of state and wanted to have a nice meal by the water to visit. The person who “greeted” us at the hostess stand seemed to have a bit of an attitude from the start, she also ended up being our server. Her demeanor did not seem to get better during our interaction while ordering. The food and the ambiance at Thames is so fantastic, however; this server ruined our experience. Not sure as to when we will return as this has not left us with wanting to return anytime soon sad to say.
M
Mimi
New England
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 24, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Food and waitress were very good. The reason I only gave 4 stars is because the front hostess was not friendly at all. We arrived at 2pm and were told that we needed a reservation. That they did not accept walk ins before 4pm. There were plenty of open tables and waitstaff available. I told her I had just checked online and there were plenty of available tables. She replied you need a reservation in a rude tone. I went on my phone and went right to Open Table, made a reservation for 2:15, showed her my phone and I wish you could have seen the look on her face. She was not happy. I don't understand why they would turn people away if they had open tables and enough waitstaff. We were seated immediately! Ridiculous! I saw her turn other people away also; it was so hard not to run over to them and tell them just go on your phone and make a reservation.
PA
PatriciaA
New England
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, the service was excellent. You can't get a nicer view for a dinner and sunset.
m
moendiane
New England
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on July 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience2
Got there early but they were still able to seat us. First table was so so but we asked our server if we could move and she very accommodating. Food was very good. We both had the sweet Chile salmon lo mein. A little pricey but it’s summer in Rhode Island so it’s to be expected.
MC
MichelleC
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 23, 2022
overall5food4service4ambience5
great environment, enjoyable, relaxing, and good food.
DB
DeborahB
New England
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 23, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
We planned a celebration for our running group. Restaurant was very accommodating. Went upstairs after dinner to watch the sunset . Good music and a great view! Love this restaurant!
C
Christi
New England
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 23, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience3
Service was great. Food came fast after ordering. Was there to see a band. Very crowded on the rooftop deck.
VK
VictoriaK
New York Area
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 23, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience4
Seated on the covered patio during a heatwave, we enjoyed the breeze off the water as well as the view. The meal itself was a "rush job" as our entrees arrived within minutes of the appetizer. We started with stuffed Quahogs - lots of breading and chorizo and very little Quahog. My shrimp tacos were definitely NOT Cajun spiced - in fact the shrimp were not seasoned at all; while drowning in chipotle aioli. The mango salsa was on point and the taco could have used more of it. My husband's fish sandwich had the haddock cooked perfectly however; the batter was undercooked and fell off. While the portion was huge, it was a bit too greasy. We were surprised by how "untidy" the place was. Granted, we were there on a late Saturday afternoon, but somebody should have been in charge of cleaning the food off the floor. On the bright side - the cocktail menu is a MUST - with 75 and Sunny not seen on anyone else's menu! They delivered on the sweet potato fries - super crunchy which provided a real depth of flavor.
E
Eileen
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on July 23, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience3
Should have listened to the reviews. Our food was awful.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great location. The upstair bar has a great view and vibe
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 21, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Casual experience with a beautiful atmosphere!!
DC
DebC
New England
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 21, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience2
Very noisy The burgers we ordered medium were well done only at 1/4 of it... Never asked if we wanted anything else just gave the bill Not sure why but had 3 different servers which is ridiculous! Asked for extra napkins never came, asked for ice never came but one server was very good just too many people and very confusing and noisy
KS
KenS
New England
35 reviews
vip
5.0
35 reviews
Dined on July 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great staff water was the best
JM
JoeM
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on July 18, 2022
overall3food1service5ambience3
Fries were awful, soggy and limp. The Blackened Chicken Caesar Wrap wasn’t blackened and had no Caesar dressing on it. $5 for an Iced tea and $5 for a soda. Not going back there…
DD
DorothyD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 17, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
My husband and I had dinner here and we both really enjoyed it! Great service, beautiful view and breeze. The bacon wrapped scallops and the clam cakes were a little over cooked. Everything else was great.
A
Angela
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 16, 2022
overall4food3service2ambience5
Beautiful resteraunt with a beautiful view. Waitress could have been better, didn't have much of a personality not very informative also had empty drinks w/dirty plates on the table for a while before she came over. My fiancée steak was very fatty.
D
Diningoutalot
New England
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on July 16, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Beautiful view! Great service. Nice place to go on a date.
L
Lucy2king
New England
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great atmosphere and weather was awesome! Food was great
RD
RayD
Bristol
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 14, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Very nice setting, food and service................
PD
PamD
Las Vegas
2 reviews
vip
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 12, 2022
overall1food1service2ambience2
Service was very slow. Food and drinks had no tastes.
JM
JosephM
New England
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 10, 2022
overall3food4service4ambience3
Food was over priced for soggy Mediterranean wrap with chicken that was even grilled as on the menu. Chicken tasted like the Perdue shirt cut chicken for salads.

FAQs

Thames Waterside Bar & Grill is rated 4.2 stars by 813 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 15, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 22 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, Rhode Island
Hours of operation
Daily 11:30 am–1:00 am
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

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Lobster Roll (Local)

Fish &amp Chips (Local)

Shrimp Tacos

Starters

Little Necks (Local)$17.00

Jumbo Stuffed Quahogs (Local)$13.00

Nachos$16.00

Wings$15.00

Clam Cakes (Local)$10.00

Crispy Calamari$17.00

Scallops Wrapped in Bacon$18.00

Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls$13.00

Korean Sticky Ribs$16.00

The Quick Bite

Bourbon BBQ Bacon Burger$16.00

Mushroom-Onion Swiss Burger$16.00

Shrimp Tacos$16.00

Lobster Roll (Local)

Grilled Salmon Sandwich$21.00

Blackened Chicken Caesar Wrap$15.00

Mediterranean Chicken Wrap$16.00

Pastrami Reuben$17.00

Fish Sandwich$16.00

Soup & Salad

New England Clam Chowder (Local)$10.00

Classic Caesar$13.00

Baby Greens Salad$10.00

Greek Salad$13.00

Flatbreads

Margherita Pizza$15.00

Prosciutto$16.00

Mediterranean$16.00

The Main Dish

Chicken Broccoli Alfredo$23.00

Shrimp and Chicken Mozambique$28.00

Shrimp Scampi$35.00

Fish & Chips (Local)$26.00

Sweet Chili Salmon Lo Mein$29.00

Baked Haddock$26.00

Lobster Mac and Cheese

BBQ Ribs$30.00

Ribeye Steak$38.00

Marinated Steak Tips*$34.00

Seafood Casserole

Overall ratings and reviews

Sort by

Filters

FAQs

How is Thames Waterside Bar & Grill restaurant rated?

Is Thames Waterside Bar & Grill currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information