Thames Waterside Bar & Grill
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
- Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
- Dress code
Casual Dress
- Executive chef
Ben Wachter
- Location
- 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
Menu
Starters
New England Clam Chowder$6.50
Soup of the day$5.99
French Onion Soup
Clam Cakes
One of our local favorite!
- 1/2 Dozen$8.00
- Dozen$14.50
Littleneck Clams Bristol Style$15.99
Fresh littleneck sauteed with beer, garlic chorizo and kale, served with garlic bread is to an order
Stuffies - "A Local Favorite"$8.00
Crispy Calamari$13.99
Lightly, breaded, sauteed with olives, banana peppers, garlic and tomatoes served with marinara sauce
Buffalo Chicken Wings$9.50
You're not a pub unless you have a grass buffalo wing, and we do!
Macho Nachos$14.99
Large portion of tortilla chips, topped with homemade chili, melted cheddar and jack cheese, diced tomatoes, sour cream, guacamole salsa and jalapenos
Lazy Man's Nachos$14.99
A bowl of housemade chili topped with melted cheddar and jack cheese, served with tortilla chips on the side
Loaded Chili Cheese Fries$9.99
Chicken Tenders$9.50
A classic
Mussels$12.99
Crispy Mozzarella Sticks$9.00
Served with homemade marinara
Salads
Add Grilled Chicken to any Salad $4, Add Grilled Steak to any Salad* $6, Add Shrimp or Salmon to any Salad $8, Add Tuna to any salad $8
Small Side Salad$5.99
Caesar$10.99
Greek$12.99
Ahi Tuna*$18.99
Caprese$11.99
Fresh mozzarella and tomato sliced onions basil and balsamic cheese
Wedge Salad$12.99
Iceberg lettuce, tomato, bacon and blue cheese dressing
Cranberry Salad$13.99
California Salad$13.99
Mediterranean Tuna Salad$16.99
Homemade Crab Cakes Salad$18.99
The Main Dish
Fish & Chips$15.99
Homemade beer battered haddock, served with french fries and coleslaw
Seafood Fra Diavolo$19.99
Shrimp Scampi$19.99
Served with rice or linguine and vegetables
Seafood Frutti di Mare$23.99
Steak Tip*$15.99
Chicken Parmigiana$16.99
Penne ala Vodka$14.99
Blackened or Lemon Dill Salmon$19.99
NY Shrimp Steak*$22.99
Flat Bread Paninis
Served with a choice of french fries, cole slaw or a side salad
Calabria$13.99
Fresh mozzarella, sliced tomato, fresh basil and balsamic glaze
Naples$13.99
Portobello mushrooms, roasted, red peppers, sliced onions, fresh mozzarella and balsamic glaze
Falerna$13.99
Grilled chicken, roasted peppers, prosciutto, provolone and pesto mayonnaise grilled on flat bread
The Quick Bite
Classic Cheese Pizza$11.99
Crispy thin crust topped with marinara and mozzarella cheese
1/2 lb Hamburger*$9.99
Angus beef grilled to perfections with lettuce and tomato on a brioche roll, served with french fries
1/2 Cheeseburger*$11.99
Angus beef burger with your choice of American, cheddar, blue cheese, Swiss or provolone, served with lettuce and tomato on a brioche roll, with french fries
Crispy Fish Sandwich$13.99
Crispy hand battered haddock on a brioche roll, served with homemade tarter sauce french fries and coleslaw
Clam Strips or Bellies
Served on a roll with homemade tartar sauce, french fries and coleslaw
- Market
Davenport Burger*$12.50
American, bacon and Swiss with lettuce and tomato on a brioche roll, served with french fries
Great Steak Sandwich*$13.99
Lobster Roll
Served with French fries and coleslaw
- Market
Club Sandwich
- Turkey$12.99
- Tuna$14.99
Reuben Sandwich$13.99
Tuna Melt$12.99
Chicken Sandwich$12.99
Veggie Wrap
Classic Cheese Quesadilla$9.50
- Add Steak* Chicken or Sauteed Peppers and Onions$5.50
Teriyaki Wrap$12.99
Grilled Chicken Caesar Wrap$12.99
Grilled chicken and caesar salad served with french fries
Bacon Ranch Tender Wrap$12.99
Crispy chicken bacon, lettuce and tomato with ranch dressing, served with french fries
Burrito*$12.99
Your choice of grilled steak, chicken or shrimp with refried beans, cheddar cheese, lettuce and tomato, served with salsa, guacamole and sour cream on the side with french fries
Main
Clams on the 1/2 Shell
- each$2.00
Shrimp Cocktail
- each$2.50
Clam Cakes (4) & Chowder$9.95
Oyster on the 1/2 Shell
- each$2.50
Clam Strip Platter$16.99
Served with french fries and coleslaw
Clam Belly Platter$26.99
Served with french fries and coleslaw
Blackened Tuna Steak Over Tomato Salad$19.95
With fresh mozzarella, onion, fresh basil, avocado, balsamic vinegar and olive oil
Grilled Shrimp Over Tri-Colored Salad$18.95
With arugula, endive, radicchio, mushrooms, avocado, tomato, onion and goat cheese with your choice of dressing on the side
Striped Bass Oreganato$21.95
Broiled and topped with breadcrumbs and herbs, served with rice and vegetables
Grilled Pork Loin$17.95
In a red wine demiglaze with mushrooms served with mashed potatoes and vegetables
Potato Chip Encrusted Salmon$19.99
Served with a creamy lobster sauce with rice and vegetables
Lobster Cioppino$29.99
Whole lobster (in shell) over linguini with clams, mussels, and shrimp in a red or white sauce
1 1/2 lb Lobster Served Any Style (In Shell)
$26.99. Choose Either:
Scampi or Fra Diavlo Over Linguini
Steamed and Served with Mashed Potatoes and Vegetables
Broiled and topped with butter served with mashed potatoes and vegetables
Beverage Specials
Narragansett Del's Shandy$5.00
Cousino Macul Cabernet Sauvignon$9.50
Catena Malbec$8.00
Septima Malbec$9.00
Harbor Town Sauvignon Blanc$9.00
What 734 people are saying
Overall ratings and reviews
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- 4.2Food
- 4.4Service
- 4.2Ambience
- 4Value
Noise • Moderate
Loved For
Boston / New England
Outdoor Dining
Rhode Island
Kid Friendly
Rhode Island
Outdoor Dining
Rhode Island
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Thames Waterside Bar & Grill is rated 4.2 stars by 734 OpenTable diners.
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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
- Phone number
(401) 253-4523