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: 4.6

4.6 (1018)

$30 and under

American

251 Thames St, Bristol, RI 02809

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2 people

Jun 30, 2025

8:30 PM

Booked 32 times today

About this restaurant

Great for outdoor dining
Lively
Great for scenic views

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 1,018 people are saying

Thames Waterside Bar & Grill reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.0Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Bristol County
Best Food
Bristol County
Best Service
Bristol County
Good for groups
Bristol County
Healthy
Bristol County
Great for outdoor dining
Bristol County
Good for special occasions
Bristol County
Lively
Bristol County
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Thames Waterside Bar & Grill offers a "spectacular vibe and water views" that guests love, along with "excellent" food like fresh lobster rolls. While some menu items can vary, standout dishes like the steak sandwich and arugula salad with grilled shrimp delight guests. "Wonderful service" complements the beautiful location.

1,018 Reviews

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Robert
Portland / Oregon20 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The grilled chicken BLT was great. Our server was very attentive. Also loved the music and view upstairs
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michael
San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great atmosphere on the water. The food was excellent and the server was great (can’t remember her name). My friend who is visiting from Chicago said this was the best ranch dressing he’s ever had. The lobster rolls were fresh and bursting with claw meat. The Palomas were also excellent. Great place to go.
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Hilary
Greater Boston11 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 22, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We always enjoy eating outside at Thames. I had the humus plate which was very good and plentiful and my husband enjoyed the steak sandwich. It's a wonderful way to spend a nice Sunday afternoon and then a stroll through the shops.
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Erica VIP
Greater Boston26 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 22, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We go here at least once a summer because the vibe and water views while you eat are spectacular. The food can be hit or miss. I had a terrific salad, but it was literally the only thing interesting on the menu. We started with the disappointing lobster & corn fritters--there was no lobster or even lobster flavor to be found. For $20, I'd like more than corn. Other meals were fine but not amazing. If this place stepped up the food game, would be a solid 5 stars, but we will return for the location anyway.
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David VIP
Greater Boston4 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was great. The only issue was the price for the drinks that we purchased at the bar before dinner. $37.00 for two mixed drinks. Dinner prices were fine but I did think the drink prices were a little too expensive.
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Joseph
Jacksonville / Northeast Florida3 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Food was good, however the menu had limited choices
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Deb VIP
Rhode Island33 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Menu changed. Not great selections. A bit disappointed.
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Scott VIP
Rhode Island11 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was the first time my wife and I dined here. The server Christine was great we had a great seat right by the water. The food was absolutely delicious and the drinks were very good. We will definitely be back for a nice meal or drinks by the water.
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sandy
Greater Boston4 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our lunch was wonderful, service was wonderful the view was beautiful. Will definitely be back
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jim
Greater Boston4 reviews
2.0
Dined on May 18, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
We ordered clam chowder and it was Luke warm. The waitress didn’t come back so we ate it. Then we ordered a steak sandwich which was fatty and cold. The cold slaw was terrible. The diet cokes tasted funny. The waitress never asked us how the meal was. Terrible meal!
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Thames Waterside Bar & Grill is rated 4.6 stars by 1018 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Jun 30, 2025

8:30 PM

Booked 32 times 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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