I have enjoyed this location three times and each time my son and I have ordered the same meals because we liked it so much we didn't want to try anything else! I order the chilaquiles plate($15) and for only ($4 )more I at a side or birria. All of it together is pure perfection! My nine year old orders the "egg-ceptional" breakfast ($14) with a 1 side chocolate chip pancake($5) . He never leaves anything on the plate! He loves it that much. The restaurant is also decorated beautifully I get Mexican vibes (I'm Mexican). My son and I will continue enjoying this location maybe one day we will be adventurous and try new plates! read more

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I've stopped by three times now for brunch and each time has been pretty good. Today we came in before noon and the location was pretty busy. The restaurant itself is decorated nicely. Lots of seating and I like the music that they play. You can definitely tell that this is a Latin inspired restaurant. Our waiter came over and he was pleasant as well. He was also the bartender but did well making sure all of his tables were taken care of along with the bar. I ordered a Coke and the crab cake Benedict. The significant other had the tea and chilaquiles. I really enjoyed my benefit. The chipotle hollandaise was slightly spicy but not overwhelming. Eggs were poached well, the crab cake was tasty, and the home fries were nice and crispy. No real complaints there! The chilaquiles were smaller than I thought they'd be but the significant other said he liked them. So, why 4 stars? I've been here before and while it's good some dishes don't blow me away. But I definitely keep coming back. read more

Bistro Locale - Crab cake Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lincoln, Rhode Island

Wow!! What a find of delicious and authentic Mexican cuisine. I had the Tortilla Soup to start and it came with fresh avocado. This was followed with my main course of Carne Asada. Absolutely delicious. Come soon before the secret gets out. You won't be disappointed. read more

My wife and I have visited Bistro Locale a few times now for dinner. The first time was incredible, the Steak a la Parilla was one of the best steaks I've ever had with the red wine reduction. We thought we found a new gem. The 2nd time, I had the same meal but noticed a strong iron taste in the steak with less flavor but okay overall. We just went again with some friends in June and I gave the dish a third try, this time it was nowhere near the same dish, it didn't even have a wine reduction and the steak tasted cheap, overcooked and strong iron flavor. Sadly, we won't be back - the consistency and quality are not there along with smaller portions than when we first came. We understand costs are high but when your only product is food, you can't cut corners because they you lose customers all-together. We had high hopes, we might try the brunch but definitely not for dinner again. read more

I really wanted to love it here, it was good but not great. We've come here before when it was Nathaniel's and Bistro Locale kept pretty much the same interior and decor which was pretty swanky with a few added touches of their own. Plenty of lot parking.We got there for a Tuesday night and it was completely empty. We sat at the bar and there were probably only two other tables seated the entire time we were there. The bartender was very sweet and accommodating but there was def some confusion on the wine choices available - she said things were moved around on her so my friend settled with what they have ready available. The things we really enjoyed were the nachos and the desserts. The entrees were just ok. I would def give this another shot as we enjoyed the atmosphere and I think this would be a great after work spot. read more

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Service was excellent (granted we were the only ones here... lol) Started with chips & home made salsa. Both were yummy. Both Fresh made. Original margarita AND fresh mulled pineapple margarita were delicious! We started with the bacon wrapped shrimp-I would come back just for this! Chicken Enchiladas were super fresh & prepared with love. I had a Fish taco and I was pleasantly surprised by the delicious flavors!! We will definitely be back!! Decor is fitting & lovely, very comfortable. read more

Decor hasn't changed too much from when it was Nathaniel's Bistro. Seating is very comfy. On the menu, under coffee, it says to ask what the flavors are for the daily brew. When I did this, my server didn't seem to understand my question and pointed me to the specialty coffee drinks (lattes, etc.) instead. After trying to clarify twice, I gave up and just went for the more expensive dulce de leche latte, which wasn't as sweet as I was expecting but still sweeter than I actually wanted. For my brunch, I ordered the cheese biscuits that I believe came with barbacoa. This was very tasty. Although, I did notice that the server didn't ask me how I wanted my egg that comes with it. It seemed to have defaulted to over-easy even though the menu says "egg your way". Oh well. That's what I would've wanted anyway. My dining partner ordered the hot daily brew coffee, which was noticeably bitter. And the carnitas Benny. He enjoyed it. I thought it was just ok. He also asked for Tabasco and didn't get any hot sauce until near the end of his meal and it ended up being a green cholula sauce. Most of the menu items were $15, which is a bit steep for breakfast but not crazy for brunch. I would definitely order the cheddar biscuit and birria again. Maybe I should try their Bloody Mary. Will wait a few months to give them more time to settle in. Service was ultimately the downfall for us this morning and seemed apparent it was from lack of experience. read more

Bistro Locale - Carnitas Benny - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lincoln, Rhode Island

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The Lincoln RI location has a beautiful, modern and vibrant atmosphere with great appointments. Beautiful chairs, lighting and tables. The food is A+ flavorful, although they didn't have enough staff to serve, our server was excellent. Took time to make us feel comfortable and welcomed. Can't wait to try the new dinner menu soon. read more

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I immediately loved the decor and friendly atmosphere of this place! The menu had a terrific selection and I had difficulty choosing what to order. I decided on the hangover skillet which had 2 eggs (I did poached), chorizo, homefries, avocado, and cheese. I love this type of breakfast and this version was warm and satisfying. All the servers were so welcoming. They asked if it was my first time and said I should come back to try the Cuban sandwich (how did they know I love them!?). I was surprised it wasn't much more crowded. I didn't mind because I had a workshop to attend and was on a schedule. I will be coming back in the area within the next week and plan to have some lunch here. read more

Bistro Locale - Hangover skillet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lincoln, Rhode Island

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Went here with some coworkers on a Thursday night, nice atmosphere, attentive service without feeling crowded. Ordered 3 kinds of tacos & a margarita, allll delicious! Will definitely need to make this a regular thing! read more

Bistro Locale - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lincoln, Rhode Island

If you're in the northern Rhode Island area, you need to check out this new(ish) Mexican/ Latin American restaurant on 116 (George Washington Highway) near the Toyota dealership. It's up on the hill at the old Enn and Nathaniels location. Excellent food, great service, owner was super sweet and welcoming with really nice setting / ambiance. This isn't your run of the mill TexMex slop with heaping scoops of rice and refried beans... It's Birria Tacos, Carnitas and Carne Assada stuff along with full plates like whole branzino fish, ceviche and chorizo nachos. They even do breakfast on the weekends. read more

It's rare to find a spot that nails the "vibe" as effortlessly as this. Bistro Locale is a true hidden gem tucked away in Lincoln. From the moment you walk in, the beautifully decorated space and warm lighting set a tone that is undeniably sophisticated yet completely welcoming. Whether you're looking for a cozy nook or a high-energy spot near the big, impressive bar, there is ample seating tailored to every taste. They serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner. We dined on a Friday night with a party of 6, and we will not hesitate to go back. The atmosphere is driven by an excellent playlist--loud enough to set the mood, but quiet enough for a real conversation. It's a great date-night destination, a night out with the guys, ladies get together or a family affair. We were a party of 50 and 60s somethings who love music and good food, and we felt that it had an air of elegance that didn't feel stuffy. What truly sets this place apart, however, is the hospitality. The service is personable and efficient, led by an owner who is genuinely warm and welcoming, making you feel like a regular on your very first visit. As for the menu: The Food: Everything we tasted was fresh and authentic. You can tell they aren't cutting corners on ingredients. The Drinks: They are generous and strong--exactly what you want from a premium bar program. The Value: In an era of shrinking plates, the portions here are generous, and the prices remain reasonable for the quality provided. If you're looking for a "casual upscale" experience that actually delivers on all fronts, this is it. A true neighborhood gem with a high-end heart. read more

It's 1:30 pm and they have 1 waiter and it feels like 1 cook. Compared to the one in Attleboro that has 4 cooks and 8 waiters. So expect sloooow service. The food on the other hand was A+ like their was somebody's grandmother was in the kitchen. Very flavorful breakfast. Bacon , scrambled eggs and the home fries were real potatoes. They just need to hire more help. 1 waiter for 6 tables is no good no good. The atmosphere was great! Very spacious place nice comfy seats nice clean wooden tables. read more

I was excited to try this place because it is near my house, but was unfortunately very disappointed. It seemed like everything went wrong from the start. I had made reservations for 5 for brunch on Mother's Day over the phone a week before. When we arrived, they did not have our name on the list, which was just a piece of paper with names written on it. But it ended up okay because they were not that busy and we got a table quickly. But then it took a while for anyone to come and ask for our drink order. We ordered 3 mimosas, then we realized that it would be cheaper to just get the flight of 4. When the waitress came back to take our food order (still hadn't received our drinks yet) we asked if we could change to the flight and she said no, it was already "put in". Okay. But then we waited another 20 minutes for the drinks, which we only received after we asked about them. It took about an hour for our food to come, though it wasn't very busy. The waitress didn't check on us once. I had to stop her and ask for more water. When the food came, one order was wrong. She doubted us and we literally had to show her it was the wrong ingredients. She brought it back and returned shortly with the correct order, but one of our orders still hadn't arrived. You don't bring out food until all orders are ready. So 4 of us are eating and my daughter is just watching us. I was sharing my food with her, figuring hers would be there any minute. Finally my husband had to get up and walk over to where the waitress was just standing around and ask for the food. A minute later she brought it and never once apologized for anything. Finally, I was ready to get out of there because I had just about had it. We paid the check and then asked for a box for some of the left overs. We waited and waited and saw her just standing around. Finally we got up and left without the box. The food was good, but I don't know if I'll go back because of the horrible service. read more

Restaurant looks great, service was solid. I ordered a protein-heavy menu item as I usually do at any restaurant. I received nothing like what was described. They substituted the turkey with avocado without even asking me if/what I wanted to substitute. (they did not tell me they were out of turkey at 2pm on a Friday...) Avocado replaces zero protein, and no new flavor with the rest of the dish. Without the turkey the sweet factor was way too much, I couldn't finish it. I was told I would be discounted for the mistake, and they gave me 85 CENTS off the $20 order. Very unfortunate, I went into the experience very optimistic, and left hungry read more

Best swordfish tacos I have ever had in Rhode Island!!! Chips, Salsa, and Quacamole were fire and I loved the street corn! This is definitely my new go to spot. Finally delicious mexican food close to home. read more

Exccccceellllentttttt food and service. Awesome spicy Bloody Mary's and food packed with flavor. Our waitress Nancy was super sweet and on top of everything. Came here to celebrate a job-well-done after a 4 day job from NH to Boston to RI and it was the perfect capper. The ambiance and vibe here is really great. read more

Bistro Locale - Interior of the restaurant - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lincoln, Rhode Island

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Love it! Great food and beautiful restaurant. A hidden gem. Food was awesome and place is clean. Will be back!

Margaritas were amazing and had muddled fresh fruit options. Excellent chips, guacamole, and house salsa. Had the street corn and steak a la parilla which was very good. Would 100% go back. read more

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Visited on a Friday night around 6pm. Was warmly welcomed and immediately seated at a very comfortable table. Inside is nicely decorated with a seating area and separate bar area. The waitress was attentive and very nice. The food was Mexican, but more of an upscale / home cooked type meal. Not what you'd typically think of at a Mexican restaurant. It was all very good and the drink my wife had was delicious. Prices were very reasonable. We will definitely be back. read more

Bistro Locale - Costillitas (Beef Short Rib in Gravy with grilled Summer Squash and Pickled Red Onions) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lincoln, Rhode Island

My friend and I have a breakfast date here every week and we love it! The coffee is great, an oddly rare thing in breakfast joints in the area, the food is very fresh with lots of homemade components, from sauces to the carnitas and tortillas that make all the difference. This is a rare gem that should really undersells itself by listing itself as a breakfast place. The menu may focus on breakfast and lunch foods but the kind of fresh good foods they serve could be enjoyed any time of day. We have tried and loved many dishes from Bistro Locale but in the pictures here I have featured a recent favorite, the Huevos Rancheros. Give this place a try if you are in the Smithfield/Lincoln area! read more

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Ordered food on toasttab (hours showed as open), drove to the restaurant, and found out the place is closed (close 4pm Sundays.) The person there also didn't offer much immediate help with refunding. Inaccurate hours on google too doesn't help. And, tried to leave a message but their voicemail doesn't work. Restaurant website hours also wrong. read more

Great service, good food and drinks! Nice ambiance with plenty of room- highly recommend for folks to come check it out read more

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We went for breakfast. The lattes were fabulous! The Nutella crepes and Hangover Skillet were excellent too. We had some difficulty understanding our server. My hesitation in returning is the music was very loud. We couldn't hear each other. read more

Ambience, service and Food all on point ! Every bite was bursting with flavor, with a presentation just as impressive! read more

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Food is amazing. Steak, ceviche. Street corn, chorizo cheese We forgot to take pics because food was so good. read more

Food was excellent. The service was top-notch, and everyone was extremely pleasant. The menu is creative, Our appetizer, salad and entrée all beautifully plated very appealing... And delicious. My margarita was perfectly made. Also delicious. Definitely plan to come back. This place is a gem! read more

We just tried Bistro Locale for breakfast and had a great experience. The atmosphere is beautiful and the staff is friendly. We ordered the Fresco omelette and the hangover skillet. Both were delicious. We'll definitely be back soon! read more

Excellent food, service and decor is unique. Adventurous menus. Tried the Monte Christo which was amazing. Loved it!