Restaurants in Bristol

“I went there for my birthday. The chef wrote me a card which was so thoughtful. We got the white bean and focaccia bread. This was soooo tasty. For dinner, I had the crab cake and eggplant. My partner who is not a vegan enjoyed the food as well. The staff was so great as well. I would definitely recommend and return.”

“Let's start with ambiance, this place is super cute and the coffee bar is a nice addition. Servers are always pleasant and I haven't had a bad meal. Let's talk coffee, they make a great drip and specialty coffees. I particularly like their lattes, they taste like coffee (dark roast) and not milk which reminds me of European coffees. We've eaten here a few times, not pictures are their biscuits and pancakes - both delicious. Plan on a wait unless it's early weekday morning.”

“Great spot, love the atmosphere and the brews were fantastic!! Really interesting flavors and great variety of styles! Friendly staff and located in a cool, collective area of multiple businesses! Only complaint I'd say is the price and the size of their full pours. Typically at any brewery a full pour is an actual pint or close there to...14-16 oz for the lighter pilsner/lager types, obviously less beer for varieties with higher ABVs. These glasses for 4-5.5% brews were maybe 10-12 oz for the full price others spots would charge for a real pint. I get that the overhead in the place must be a lot, it's big and beautiful, but felt the prices for the sizes were a bit out of whack.”

“Excellent food. The children and the adults really, really liked the hamburgers, the chips and the cookies. The service is very kind. All the saleswomen and cooks are really cool. Great location next to the great Pivotal Brewery, and you can bring food from Basil & Bunny to the brewery. Truly one of the best American vegan restaurants!Vegetarian options: Excellent and perfect.”

“Wonderful birthday dinner for my son this evening at this family run place which has been there for many years but was my first visit.We were a family of six and had such a relaxing, fun time.The atmosphere is cozy and attractive.Delicious food, made with love and care, huge portions, an especially good value on the prix fixe mid-week menu. Best fried clams I have had in years.Excellent service, especially from Julie who took good care of us.What a find! We’ll be back soon.”

“This place is off the beaten path. Plenty of parking, great selection of craft brewed beer & seltzer. My favorite is the Apple Pie. They offer cans to go on some items. The Dread red ale is also popular.Nice clean venue, live music, and occasional food trucks can be found. You can bring in your own food as well without any issue.Summer, there's a nice patio with cornhole, propane fire tables, and plenty of Adirondack chairs.Seriously, stop in. It's a great place.”

“I love that they made a collaboration with the homebrew club that meets there (other breweries, take note). Not only are they dog friendly, but dog focused. Cozy spot to hang and have a few beers.”

“You can't go wrong with either out for dinner or out for a good time and listen to a live band. The food is above the rest. The service is second to none. The bands are all talented and diverse. The only objective is the bright lighting during dinner. Otherwise, you'll find that you will be back soon for more. Friendly people wall to wall. Reasonably priced menu, with many drink and food specials. Awesome time always. Delicious ?Parking: If you have to park a block away... it's soo worth the walk !!!”

“Amazing place the ramen is THE BEST ? the boba tea is also amazing eversince the first time we came we couldn’t find a place better not even in NYC and that says a lot”

“Great food! Fast, friendly service. Comfortable atmosphere in a nice neighborhood.I've been here a few times before. One thing that probably stopped me from going more often was the limited street parking but then i noticed the 2 hour parking lot right across the street.I'll probably be stopping by again soon.”

“One of the best places to eat in Bristol.Update: We've ordered here so many times now, and Tong Phoon is still, hands down, the BEST place to eat in Bristol! We have only gotten takeout, maybe one day we will dine in. I am OBSESSED with the phoon garlic and he is addicted to the pad Thai. These dishes are out of this world good and actually authentic. The coconut rice is divine. We've got other items as well, but those are our go-tos. This place should have 5 stars!!”

“Sausage, egg and cheese breakfast sandwich was freshly cooked and delicious came with a decent amount of home fries for $5 and it was ready in 5min.I'll dine in the next time, and try a few more dishes on the menu. I'm curious to know how they are.There's a lot going on, on the walls but you can tell that it all holds a story and some history to go with the rest of the restaurant.”

“A very enjoyable dinner with friends. We all love this place and have been coming here for years. The menu is updated to current local available items where possible as are the oyster choices. Good and attentive service that is not pushy.”

“Quiet weeknight dinner. Food was great! Bruschetta was tasty but could have been crispier. Mushroom ravioli and scallop dish were perfect main courses. Lovely bottle of red. Service was just right. Looking forward to a return trip.”

“Hidden gem of Bristol! Tucked on a side street this cozy cafe awaits. Plenty of parking nearby. Loved our flavorful fresh brewed coffee and tasty breakfast bites. Cozy atmosphere upstairs too! Come summertime there appear to be plenty of outdoor seating options as well. Great service!!!”

“I had a book signing at Borealis in Bristol. It was a wonderful experience. They went above and beyond, making us welcome. Highly recommended. Marilyn Mott Tolleson, author of Buddy's Tattoo Shop. Keeping America Beautiful.”

“Let me tell you, if your looking for some (all) the best home cooked food, well casual inn is the place to go. Great service, great company and delicious food.Wheelchair accessibility: Front door is at ground level,”

“Bottom line: a delightful French bistro with absolutely delicious food, a casual, cozy vibe, and an excellent value. Something different in the East Bay. An underappreciated gem.We’ve been going to Le Central for a few years and recently rediscovered just how good it is. The vibe is French bistro, complete with black and white checkerboard floors. It’s casual, relaxed, and cozy. It feels like French comfort food.The menu is thoughtful and amazing for how truly delicious the offerings are. It’s a ‘who’s who’ of some of the best French dishes, without pretense or weirdness (no snails or frogs legs). Starting with the table bread, half of a baguette, perfectly toasted and partly sliced, with soft butter and some olives on the side.The onion soup is full of melted Guryere cheese, caramelized onions, rich beef stock, and toasted baguette slices, served in a ramekin. It’s perfect and utterly irresistible. Pair it with a salad and it’s a meal.The Salad Nicoise has perfectly cooked green beans, roasted fingerling potatoes with butter and parsley, roasted red peppers, a bed of arugula, a nice filet of perfectly poached salmon, and a mouth-watering lemon-caper compote. It’s hearty enough as a main course for lunch or dinner, and is deliciously satisfying (and I’m not usually a salad person).The hamburger might be one of the best you’ll have. A hand formed patty of organic beef on a toasted Brioche bun, served simply with tomato and lettuce, cheese (cheddar, Guryere, or Roquefort) and applewood smoked bacon optional, and a side of ultra-thin and super-crisp potato frites (too good to be called mere ‘French fries’). We love burgers, and both think this is hands-down the best we’ve had in the area (it’s the spiritual opposite of Chomp burgers which are excellent in their own right but very different with many heavy, spicy additives that make for a ‘wet’ burger). Le Central’s hamburger stands on its own simply with the highest quality ingredients prepared perfectly (like the rest of the food).Coq au Vin (chicken with wine) was a revelation. A half of a Cornish game hen (breast, leg, and thigh), braised in burgundy wine, served in a crock brimming with mushrooms, sauteed onions, and bacon, in a rich, thick, velvety stock, and a side of roasted fingerling potatoes. Just the smell made my mouth water before even taking the first bite! It was heavenly, deeply satisfying, and very hearty and filling.There are always some specials, often including an omelet. Recently we’ve had asparagus and brie, and mushroom and Guryere, variations. They were spectacular, served with a side of potato frites. They turn brunch into a special experience and feel decadent despite the modest price. They offer a full brunch menu that looks yummy, though we haven’t (yet!) tried it.Desserts are homemade. Our favorite are the Rochers (“rocks”), chocolates like turtles. Dark chocolate filled with the specialty of the day, various nuts and fruits. Order at least one if you’re stuffed and don’t think you can fit in anything else, but a plate of 4 goes down easily with tea.The drink list is massive. In the spirit of a French bar there are dozens and dozens of liquors of every kind. A nice offering of about 20 wines (French of course), every one we’ve ever had has been a winner. Some beers, and even several ciders, apple and pear varieties, from Normandy!This area has tons of typical bars/pubs/taverns, seemingly one on every block, along with Portuguese (Portuguese-ish) and Italian restaurants. Le Central stands out, both for being unique in offering a great selection of the best of the best of French foods, and for the amazingly high quality and reasonable prices. It’s one of the great, underappreciated secret gems of the East Bay area. If it was in Boston the prices would be more than twice as high and people would be raving about it.We’ve been finding it hard to go more than a week between visits.”

“Great place to come knowing you'll eat with your eyes first and be dazzled. When I met up with friends there in February a musician was performing traditional highland music on various music an flutes. The vibrant hanging tapestries and forested entrance give the place an authentic feel. Susan, the proprietor took our order and took good care of our table while also serving other tables, bussing, pouring drinks, and plating dishes- all with a smile. My ceviche dish was topped with pickled carrots and onions, crisp seaweed and choclo and paired with cyber sweet potato. I've had it twice since then! The dish rivaled any ceviche I've had in Providence, Boston and traveling in Central America. As for my friends, their plates were clean!”

“boy oh boy, where do I begin on this place. Ever since I first came here 6 years ago I knew this was the best sandwich shop in Bristol RI, maybe even in all of RI. Their sandwiches are great and taste amazing, and whenever I ask for them to toast a sandwich with lettuce on it, they add the lettuce AFTER they toast it! The service is amazing. The cashiers are always nice, and the workers are always doing their job all the time, they are even so good to ask me how my day is WHILE they are making food! They always make me feel welcome. The place has such a nice atmosphere to it, the ambience in the place really is amazing. All is great except for Noah. he's not really good at his job.”

“Cool little pub. Staff was awesome, friendly and engaging. Food was surprisingly good, prices were reasonable, and didn't have to wait an hour to eat. It's kind of small inside, so it gets crowded pretty quick, but it wasn't a bad or rude kind of crowded. Good vibes. Will definitely be back again!”

“The best shake/tea spot I’ve ever been to, great, friendly, environment, and customer service is of the charts these guys know what they’re talking about and will help you with your nutrition needs! I would highly recommend this place as your go to shake shop!”

“Great local location, tons of flavor options, busy place but staff is excellent with the line moving quickly, small but great atmosphere and great location, can't wait to go again, highly recommended”

“Cozy atmosphere and friendly, helpful staff. No indoor seating, but there is outdoor seating with a beautiful view! I got an iced caramel latte with a cookie, both items absolutely delicious. :)Dietary restrictions: They have alternative milk options, and even informed me that their caramel has dairy in it! Love how informative the staff is! :)Parking: There's a lot of parking room available. :)”

“Fresh bread! Flakey pastries, homemade treats, cupcakes. !!!!! Hidden gem. So glad I stumbled in. The best French bread stick I've had in a while. Made in house.”

“I've been going there for as long as I can remember. Always get the rotisserie chicken and wings. Potato and macaroni salad. But for the first time last week, I tried the Chicken Pot Pie.It definitely the best one I've ever had.”

“Great pizza by nice folks! Thick n’ crispy crust. Tangy sauce and just the right amount of gooey cheese goodness. Well done! We’ve found our new go to pizza place.”

“What a find! Was looking for a good restaurant for lunch in Bristol and found Brick, which it seems only recently started opening for lunch. The smell from the road of brick oven pizza lured me in:). The atmosphere is awesome, a big roomy old industrial building that feels almost like a tap room - while it was lunch, I didn't get a chance to dig into the beer list but they have a huge and well appointed bar. Our server, Haley, was friendly, personable, and shared that all the ingredients are local. She even gave us the tip to warm left over pizza up in an air fryer to keep it crisp! Had the pizza of the day, Fig & Prosciutto, and the Shroom pizzas and total amazing-fest. Delicious, thin crispy crust with a sophisticated taste. Without question will be back and happy to recommend Brick to anyone in the area or passing through - try them for lunch as was a light crowd, fast service, and selfishly I want them to stay open for lunch forever!”

“I ordered lasagna and garlic bread for takeout! Just have to say this was absolutely fantastic…. Best lasagna I have ever had!Such an adorable place… can’t wait to dine in!”

“Great establishment! The place to go for your choice of bourbon. Excellent bar tender, Sebastian- the grandson of the original owner! Family owned since 1923. Oldest pub in Rhode Island!”

“I mean just look at the pics of the food I posted it tastes that way to!! Highly recommend you try especially the pork and little necks!! Also try the steak Sammy it’s fire ? as well! Chicken and shrimp Mozambique is absolutely killer too?!! Can’t go wrong here!!”

“We loved my husband’s military promotion cake from The Cake Gallery! This business was incredibly easy to work with. He understood our overall vision and delivered a stunning and delicious cake with cupcakes! People went back for seconds and asked where the cake came from! We highly recommend this bakery and hope to use them again before we move away!”

“Just come in and soak it in. Relish it. We don't have enough places like this anymore. The staff is always friendly and welcoming. I admit I haven't ever eaten here, but...you're here to enjoy its engrained offerings. Billiards and darts are part of the fabric, but the scant natural light coming in the front windows paint the place in its proper glory - and where that doesn't reach, the neon takes over. Been here for years, melding with neighborhood. I'm so glad it persists - let's keep supporting institutions like this. Go enjoy this watering hole!”

“If you love a Diner than you definitely want to visit this one. Came back today for breakfast with my husband. Delicious. They are known for their blueberry muffins. Delicious. Have to order one to be put aside to take home. Corn muffin was just as good. Highly recommend.”

“I'm not a big fan of this type of food. However, I must admit it may have been one of the best I have tried. Very fresh and flavorful.Also, make sure you have the Grand Conquistador Margarita or two.”

“Jenna makes every experience at this bar amazing! she is so personable and attentive. her energy is just perfect for the atmosphere and for every individual customer. she has been so great every time i’ve been! keep an eye out for Jenna, she’s the gold standard.”

“Lets start with we have been here 50 times at leastFood is always amazing!But here is what everyone needs to knowThis place has a magical cheesecakeBetween oxygen and this cheesecake I choose the cheesecake”

“If you have not tried this place then stop what you're doing. I have lived here if 20 years and just stumbled upon this place over the summer. Not only do they have great wraps but they are a hidden gem for amazing pizza. Oh and they have the best French fries in town .”

“An evening meal with friends at Leo's Restaurant in Bristol is a perfect way to spend a Saturday evening. The service is great, the food delicious-hot, tasty, plentiful and well worth the 40 minute drive. If you are looking for great home cooked meals, try the calamari, veal and chicken parm....so crispy and delicious!!!”

“This place must treat it's employees awesome because the turnover seems really low. Everyone is nice and they are super fast. They someimes have a drive thru linee out into the street but you will never wait more than 6 minutes.”

“Absolutely the best breakfast in town! Green eggs does use fresh ingredients always and features breakfast specials daily. The service is prompt and always with a smile. You won't be disappointed. Diane S”

“Perfect night out with my wife. Our bartender Abby was awesome and every cocktail she made for us was spot on. Sushi was delicious and is totally worth the price. We will most definitely be back.”

“Consistently yummy food- always made how you ordered it. It can be inconvenient to get in and out of when Metacom's busy, but it's worth it for the affordable, tasty fare AND the very friendly counter staff. They are genuinely lovely-- I try to tip with cash and plenty of places, they're rude when you order ahead & they think they're not getting anything. Not here, great customer service!Parking: a few spots up front and then a long lot behind that's rarely full, even with neighboring businesses operating.”

“Amazing place very tasty . Awesome waitstaff. I have never been there it was my first time and by far one of the best places I went to. The oysters were the best also. The whole thing was a great experience from beginning to end... definitely will be back... 10 ?”

“Delicious seafood with a view! Loved dining at this restaurant with the beautiful backdrop of the sea right outside our window! The fried seafood mix ( with calamari of course) was also quite tasty! Could not do a dinner without trying the crab cakes of course, which were also an excellent addition to the meal. Can’t wait to come back this summer!”

“Wasn't expecting a lot, went during the off season, but the food was EXCELLENT. I would recommend the scallop po boy. The service was also awesome. You also sit right on the water, super cool vibe.”

“Good pub atmosphere. There is a nice mixture of food from wings to bangers and mash. It was a raw, chilly day and sitting by the fireplace was perfect. Our server was attentive and knowledgeable. She kept good track of us, without hovering. Our party had bangers and mash, a bacon cheeseburger, beer batter shrimp, and a fish reuban. We all enjoyed. Definitely a return.”

“After a nice hike with friends, we popped in for a yummy lunch. My burger was out of this world! They also have a back deck right on the water - looking forward to a return visit during warmer weather!”