Portside Tavern

444 Thames St, Bristol
(401) 396-5149

Recent Reviews

Illuminate_our _hearts

Please consider how any action affects the environment... negligence of basic moral, value and belief facets of fairness, effectiveness, cleanliness and pleasantness (e.g., medically, socially)? PST's retraining of the employee (i.e., Melanie) remains encouraged for the improvement of health safety overall - lead via example, endorse better behavior, I know I'll be working-on myself <3 As a celebrity, I believe that her serving food on-and-off-campus (e.g., my workplace) doesn't indicate either "following" or harassing, insecurity (e.g., lack of safety) isn't funny (e.g., something worth seeking attention) and neither is a false statement. Let's lead via example, speaking truth. All the best, thriving wishes!

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Brianna C

Poor management

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Kris Ten

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

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Korean BBQ Wonton Nacho, Portside Burger

GIGI

Went here for dinner and it was such a nice vibe. Waitress was so friendly and drink was good. Be warned, you only will need the one drink because they are very strong.Food was really good. I recommend the calamri app, and the pork chops with the mashed. I would come here for a quiet/ date settings. They have paid street parking across the streetParking: There are paid steet paeking across the street.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Portside Burger

Robbyn Howes

The food was the best I had in a while ! Would go back as soon as it is available!Parking: Food was Omg awesome it’s just time is kinda long for it’s so good and lots of people love the food and atmosphere!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken Wings, Portside Burger, Salad

Kim Frame

Stopped by for RI Food Fights. Amazing chicken sandwich bursting with flavor! Thanks!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Ely Junior

Delicious brunch.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Portside Burger

Timothy Killilea

Portside Tavern is where you go for inspiration. If not the food, then the visuals. Around daily sunset time, the sun is directly in sight of the tavern's windows setting over the bay. The Portside has a set of curtains to block the blinding light, but the view and the experience are incredible.We went to Portside for an earlier dinner, around 5:00 to 5:30 PM, and promptly got a table. Cocktails were delicious and the food was served quickly. A real benefit to an early dinner!The Thai Veggie Wraps are gluten-free, and listed as that on the menu. Alongside a bunch of other gluten-free options, the veggie wraps stand out.The burgers were also delicious. They have gluten-free rolls that accommodate a decent sized beef patty.No report on the business' sustainability practices.Dietary restrictions: Gluten-free labels on menu items.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

ValerieC

Let me first say that I love eating outside at this restaurant in the summer - totally different experience. This was my first time eating inside & I brought my 80 yr old mom. The main dining room is one open room with a very worn feel. It was so loud I knew my mom and I couldn't have a conversation. We had to sit at high top booth to get away from the noise, and it was difficult for her to get in and out of the booth due to the step up. The bar atmosphere is very generic and plain and there was no lighting over the booths. The food was pretty run of the mill, but I did not enjoy the “cornbread” I paid extra for with my chili. It was dry and tasteless - not even a hint of sweetness or butter that makes cornbread delicious. My husband ordered the same and held the same opinion. I won't choose this restaurant again for indoor dining, but definitely outdoors in the summer.

Arlene Pimentel

Jacqueline was a great waitress Her effort to make things right is encomendadle. The side salad of my dish was not good ( the lettuce were old). The fries my husband ordered were cold. The server made it right by bringing fresh made fries. Someone needs to verify the food is 5 stars before being served.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Chris Zanghi

Great cocktails in dinner service this evening. Steak tips were done to perfection while my wife enjoyed her protein salad.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Steak

K3748

Tow of us ordered bourbon steak tips in rice bowl. Was very average at best and overpriced. Would not order again. Korean bbq app was pretty good and apple crisp for dessert was average. Other dessert, cheesecake, was good. Waitress was great, very friendly. Had a great burger there in the past, will probably go that route in the future.

The quality of the food and beverages was outstanding. Our server Nate was very personable and his service exceptional. He was attentive to us without hovering. We thoroughly enjoyed our dining experience.

Lisa karol

Overall atmosphere was great. Felt rushed by waitresses. She took only half of our party’s drink oder and left. Came back and wanted our food order before getting the rest their drinks. We asked for some time to look at the menu before ordering . She came back 3-4 times within 10 min to take our order. Not an enjoyable experience. I personally was nor thrilled with my dish. Others in my party were happy. I ordered the scallops with rice and broccolini. It was drowning in sauce. No actual flavor just salty brown soy-ish sauce

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 3

Mandy Wencus

I’m very torn, I want to like this place so bad. The fireplace is great, same with their hours, and for bar food options in the area they have a larger and more interesting menu. But both times I’ve been there the service has been well less friendlier and less thorough then say in a dive bar. It’s not rude but it’s been very awkward and no one ever asked how my food was or even if I want to order dinner without having to try to make eye contact a bunch same with having an empty drink when it’s not busy, when paying $16 for a drink and $27 for food, which were both pretty decent and higher end things but even for just getting a beer and a burger I just would expect a little more warmth and it feels hard to justify.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 3

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