A great place to sea food This is the type of place that looks so small on the outside but once you get in the door it suddenly expands. Several large dining rooms and two different bars, one that has four sides that pretty much covers the entire room. The decor is nothing special, sort of pseudo-victorian or something. Not unpleasant but not particularly aesthetic. The food was quite good. The four in our party had eggplant Parmesan , which was served with a huge bowl of pasta and was excellent. Clam strips which were pretty decent. A one and a half pound lobster that was absolutely superb and a liver and onion entree which looked and smelled disgusting but was enjoyed by the person actually consuming it. We were also served some excellent warm bread. The service was also excellent, our waitress brought us more bread without us asking and made sure our coffee and water was always filled. She took the time to explain the different ways to have our meals prepared and was quite perky and friendly. I have driven by Bassett countless times without ever stopping in. I now realize what a mistake that was. read more

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All I can say is... roll me outa here I had the baked stuffed shrimp with the prime rib special tonight! Perfectly cooked! Accompanied with an all you can eat salad bar! And fresh green beans! The waitress was above and beyond expectations! The atmosphere was a bit loud because of a live singer in a he bar area! But not bad read more

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Visited last night (Saturday) and the place was empty. I should have picked up on that. Server was friendly but admitted she was new and didn't know the menu. We split stuffed mushrooms which were very rubbery and dry. The cheese on top wasn't melted. We both had white clam chowder and you could tell it was not homemade- tasted like a canned soup heated up. Very disappointing. We then decided to split the chicken Florentino as it was listed as a "Chef's special". Flavor was not there, cheese was not melted and it was a HUGE waste of money. I'd much rather go around the corner and stand in a 25 minute line for Iggy's. I HATE to leave bad reviews, but this place is the pits. I wouldn't recommend my husbands ex-wife to eat there! read more

Went there today. ordered the lobster 1 1/2 pounds with the steamers,, The lobster was so overcooked it shrank down to less than a pound, it was so chewing!!! Awful the steamers were so big I couldn't even eat them. after I specifically asked if they could give me steamers on the smaller side. in forget getting bread asked for bread 4 times never received it. only thing good about it was the salad bar my friend ordered French onion soup that would give you high blood pressure cause the was so much salt in it. steak tips with a mushroom gravy that only thing thatwas decent. Haven't been there for about 3 years and boy has it changed.. read more

Takeout recently and it was not bad. Chix parm boasted two large sized chix breasts deep fried to perfection with a nice gravy. chix gorgonzola with the perfect balance of collard greens, mushrooms, red peppers and gorgonzola cheese and the baked stuffed haddock. All meals were delicious, We did request bread which they subsequently forgot. Good thing Dave's is down the street from here so when we noticed this error, we were happy to stop in for a fresh loaf. I wont eat here in person because the service is truly horrendous. I will not ever order salad because the hostess likes to inform you that for takeout orders they are not supposed to make salads from their salad bar but she will to be nice. The salad bar is not that great but if the hostess is trying to be nice, she might put something more than just lettuce in the container...just saying. read more

Started out with the bacon wrapped scallops. These were terrific with a maple glaze. Wish I didn't have to share them. My main course was the Steak Ala Mama. It was a good sized Angus strip covered with hot peppers and a nice buttery sauce. There was a nice zing from the peppers. There were many more peppers provided than I could eat, but the steak was tender and cooked as ordered. My wife had the Clams Soupa which was served over linguini. There was a mix of chopped clams and whole clams in the dish. The whole clams were cooked perfectly but the chopped clams were a bit overdone. Overall, the dish was good, but not great. Veg sides were good, but nothing special. Service was friendly, quick and acurate. Not sure that I would go out of my way to get here again, but if I was in the neighborhood, I would likely stop in again and sample more of the menu. read more

Bassett's is one of those places we kept passing by and saying, "oh we have to try that sometime". Well, last night was the night (bet you didn't know!) and we arrived expecting a decently good meal. Which is what we got. First off, the salad bar should be embarassed to call itself one. Located right by the hostess station, it consists of iceberg mix, tomatoes, chickpeas, a couple tired salads and that's about it. Then they expect you to pay an extra $2 for this on top of dinner? To get it alone (?) is a whopping $8.95. righhhht. Now on to the better stuff (sorry, had to get that rant out of the way). We were seated promptly by a very nice gentleman who went out of his way to secure us a booth. thank you! Our server was good, not the best, she seemed to be a bit overextended or had a weird aversion to bringing our water refills! But other than that minor problem she did fine. Our dinners were both quite tasty. Fish and chips (good) and a special - shrimp and scallop florentine (very good). Drinks were on the skimpy side but prepared correctly. We were seated near the back bar and overheard the bartender telling some of the busboys to settle down - she was on top of things - loved her! Overall, we'd go back. The server and staff were very pleasant and the food was good if not great. Basically what we expected - a nice homey local place. read more

How does it not get five stars??!!!! Straight up delicious pasta and seafood. The chicken parmesan is out of this world - pasta sauce tastes like my step dad's sicilian style home made and quite frankly in the 10 years i've been "dragged" to warwick have yet to be disappointed. Even better yet, for under $20 ya eat like a king and have meal for the next day ( that sometimes taste even better ) !!! read more

Better than ever! I lived in the neighborhood where the Inn is located my whole life. The food was always good growing up but the last few times we ate there it was terrible, over priced and just a waste of money. That last time was 2 years ago and we said we'd never go back. Knowing that they are now under new ownership, we decided to give it a go. And I am happy to say it was good! The salad bar was fresh, more options than I remember, I got the baked stuffed haddock (and though I thought it had too much stuffing), it was cooked perfect and tasted great. The butternut squash was to die for! I am happy that this locale business has made a come back. We will go back! read more

The Inn has been one of those places the family used to get together have Delicious baked stuffed shrimp with filet. That was 8-10 yrs. ago before I BELIVE the son took it over. In the past couple yrs Bassett's B12 or whatever they call it now and they Deliver now! Just Gross!! Fine dining in Styrofoam, keep that for the $6 plates! I would go weekly up to for Sunday chicken or shrimp and filets. The snail salad was reduced at the half a$$ salad bar they have. I use to love The Inn! So said-- update. 11/10. Went there. Under NEW Owners. So much better, back to the old ways!! read more

The food was an easy 5 stars, the service was outstanding, and the salad bar was delicious. The salad bar was $2 but it included expensive items such as UNLIMITED snail salad, mushrooms, pasta and macaroni salad, and simple items like cucumbers. My main entree was the best baked stuff shrimp, it was the best that I've ate in a while. I sat in a booth with my two children who loved their chicken fingers. It is a very peaceful dining establishment. Another day I sat at the bar and got chicken parm with a huge side of macaroni. Again this was delicious and the people there were hilarious. ;TOTALLY RECOMMEND. read more

This place USED to be good, but since changing owners it's horrible. It lacks any sort of atmosphere and needs a complete rehab. The menu is basically the same, but the quality of the food is not as good as it used to be. Especially for the prices they charge. Their Lobster Roll used to be one of my favorites - but I got it that past Saturday and it was tasteless and had way too much mayo in it. Bread served before the dinner was stale and everyone's dinner was simply lacking. I would never go back. Don't waste your time here. read more

Been dinning at Bassett's since 1969, and the only thing that has changed about Bassett's is the decor. The Food is Excellent the staff very friendly, and the atmosphere inviting. Everytime I come back to Rhode Island after all these years I have to dine at Bassett's. it's well worth the 3,000 mile flight ! read more

First time back in a long time and we were pleasantly surprised. After several mediocre meals in the past 5 years this place seems to have gotten its act back together! We will be back!!! read more

This was my first time here I went on a Friday night and waited in the bar for my table. The crowd seemed to be older and regulars. There was a man singing in the bar which was a full house and all the food dishes looked great. We were finally seated. The menu was somewhat overwhelming but I chose the baked fish and scallops served with a lobster cream sauce on the side. My food was very good fresh. The salad bar that was offered was a little cheesy. I would not say this place is a date night but yet a good economical place to take the family. read more

I really enjoyed this place. Our waitress was amazing, the salad bar was fresh and had all of the basics (great potato salad too) the prices were right on and the pace of the meal was great. I'm coming back. read more

Since the new ownership, it hasn't been the same. Service and food quality went down in my eyes anyway. Definitely takes a while to get drinks and food. Nothing great it's ok. read more

I have had several meals here. My favorite is the Yankee Pot Roast! The wait staff is fun and attentive. I like the home like feel in the dinning area. This is a good place for friends who like moms home cooking. I will be back. read more

Service just a slow is the clientele. After waiting 15 minutes to get my very mediocre salad, I don't know if I can make it to get my wrap I get it it's a time warp. you enter young and by the time you get your food you're eighty! read more

The food just isn't the same since the new owners took over. We had the prime rib which was excellent and the seafood platter. They say the recipes are the same but the the mashed potatoes tasted watery and the stuffing in the baked stuffed shrimp wasn't as tasty, good but not as tasty. The stuffies were just Ok and seemed rather salty. For the price the meal besides the Prime rib and whole fried clams wasn't as tasty as it used to be. The staff as always were cheerful and excellent. read more

6 out of our party of 8 will NEVER set foot in the place again. Three scrod orders were old, dry, smelly. One veal scallopine order was so dried up the veal would have made a decent sole for topsiders. read more

If you love butter and bread crumbs, this is the place for you. Even the Grilled Swordfish has buttered breadcrumbs on top it. The bassette is a typical resturant for the old timer rhode islanders to eat at that won't be around in another 10 years. read more

My mother and father have been going to this restaurant for 50 years. The Bassett family was actually related to my grandfather... that being said. Never in all that time did we as a family ever throw that connection around while dining. The only reason I know your name as Sam, is because a female customer in booth #201 on 10/20/13, who supposedly knows you, decided to throw your Name around like she was all powerful and proceeded to completely terrorize one of your wait staff... Completely ruined the dining experience for the guests in this area... Not that you can control who thinks they know you but just in case you get some feed back form her as i sense she will say something to you seeing as she knows you so well. Her behavior was deplorable and the young server handled her professionally and respectfully. To the lady in booth #201 you tried hard to embarrass this young server who was doing her best you where loud so that the rest of us could here you, you where even rude to one of the guests, You only achieved to embarrass yourself and the company who where dining with you. I've got one word for you.....ZOLOFT! read more

I absolutely love all there food, seafood, Italian, American, luncheon specials are the tops with lovely full salad bar. This restaurant has been around for so long and it is still going strong because they cook, service, decor and atmosphere is wonderful from the moment you walk in the door. Enjoy soon, I recommend the chicken parmigiana with ziti or your favorite pasta then again I recommend one of each on the menu. read more

Oh god, don't eat in the bar on Friday or Saturday if you can't stand loud music, live music with speakers in a tiny room ! Tight spaces with pub tables crammed in, on the bright side the food and salad bar are very good a Warwick institution read more

I ordered the Shrimp Scampi with salad bar ($18.99) and my wife ordered baked scallops with salad bar ($19.99). Both dinners were very good. The scampi was different as it was mostly garlic flavored but still good with plenty of angel hair pasta with it. It was very hot. The scallops were cooked very well and the breading was very tasty complement. If I was reviewing based on food alone it would be 4.5 stars. However, the salad bar was very limited as there seemed to be odd choices for salad toppings (pickled cucumbers, beets, oiled up mushrooms, pasta salad but no carrots or olives or other normal toppings you would expect). The waitress was very nice for the amount of time she talked to us. The main problem was the seating. It is hard to explain but when I first sat down, everything was fine and roomy but when I came back from salad bar there was a person sitting behind me and he happened to squish my seat close to the table so it was a very tight squeeze. Also, it was a bit loud as the dining room is close to the lounge with the tv's blaring. Anyway, I would try it out for the food and i will go again, just not very frequently. They have a restaurant.com coupon to help with the cost. read more

Food only marginal, pricey for no better than it is. Biggest issue is they charge for EVERY ice tea refill. AND it's not in the menu, and the waitress doesn't tell you. Naturally not, so that by the end of the meal you have 10 - 15 bucks added to the bill for ice tea. I have traveled for the last 11 years for business, and eat out most every night. I have NEVER been to a restaurant that charges for ice tea refills. Sometimes places charge for soda refill, but never ice tea. When I mentioned this to the manager, she even tried to argue with me that she eats out a lot too, and doesn't think it unusual to charge for ice tea refill. I don't know where she's been eating at, but I've never eaten at a place that charges for ice tea refills. I won't go back, encourage you not to either. read more

Yelp, This place needs HELP ! Lets start with this being my first time going . Ordered 2 apps. fried ravioli were ok but the calamari was dryer than the lint that comes out of my laundry dryer. Next was dinner. a steak that was ordered med and came well done. Still had good flavor my husband didn't complain and said it was ok... my dinner, a "Jumbo seafood platter" menu said: Jumbo Fried Seafood Platter 24.95 Fried Clams, Haddock, Scallops, Baked Stuffed Shrimp, Stuffie & Lobster Salad. First, Jumbo is more like standard size Platter. It had 6 whole belly clams and a piece of haddock that looks like it came out of a "Gordons fisherman box" def. frozen piece of pre made fish. 1 small baked stuffed shrimp and the stuffing was so dry it fell out of the shrimp when I turned it over ! One horrible Bitter tasting stuffie. ... and low and behold, "Oh look" , No lobster salad...seems to be when asked if it came with the meal the waiter replied, "yes" but then came back and told me that the kitchen told him that lobster salad is only included on "Friday nights". I guess the rest of the week they just charge everyone for a phantom seafood salad. So I told him that I should have been charged for the "Junior" because the only extra thing I got on this plate was a terrible stuffy. The waiter said he would see what he can do and came back asking (by this time I am totally done) if I wanted some sauce in a container that they use for pasta !... NO, I wanted lobster salad like the menu stated. No manager, No discount, No anything except for a poor waiter who was left in the dust to feel the brunt of all that was wrong with this meal and nothing to do with him or at his fault but seemed to be all at his expense. The kitchen didn't tell him it was missing and should I have not said anything, it would have all been brushed under the rug.... they didn't know I had a gift certificate because if they did I could only imagine what it would have been that came to the table since it was already worthless to me. I spent 60.00 cash incl. tip and a 25.00 gift card that is Offered on RESTURANTS.COM... DO YOURSELF THE FAVOR AND DRIVE THROUGH BURGER KING INSTEAD !! read more