The place I go to really treat myself. The meal I really look forward to, and it always delivers perfectly. I prefer bar seating and always get a few (shucked right in front of you), oysters. I love the food choices. Not many but perfectly curated so you still can't pick easily from the lot, because they all sound amazing. The service is always personable and warm. The atmosphere lends to spending way more time than you expect, because it feels like home. I just love it here! read more

Bywater - Solid and beautiful drinks. - New American Near Me - Warren, Rhode Island

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Let's say it's 2022 and we can all get together again, and you get to host a meal and drag in anyone you want, so you start with your wonderful wife and kids, and invite your parents and brothers and sisters and nieces and nephews and uncles and aunts and cousins, and your friends from high school and your friends from college and your friends from life and running and kids' little league, and most of the last few presidents, and MLK and JFK, and Willie Geist and Cecely Strong, and Prince and Jim Morrison and John and Paul and George and Ringo, and Neil Armstrong and Neil Peart, and Norman Rockwell and Amsel Adams, and Mark Twain and Ed Fitzpatrick, and Ali and Sugar Ray and Borg and McEnroe and Larry and Michael, and the mailman and principal and that RN and the people who carted away the recycling and whoever kept the internet working last year...no pressure. Just order the Bywater Duck Tacos. read more

As far as farm to table and tapas go, I think Bywater is an amazing place with excellent vibe and great services. You want more details? Alright, then listen in: I came here for a celebratory dinner with my family on a Sunday afternoon and was fairly surprised to see that the place was fairly empty, with a few active tables here and there. That being said, we were seated very comfortably in the back of the restaurant, away from the door and were greeted with smiles, frequent water refills and copious basket of irish soda breads. We shared a bunch of appetizers and tried the filet and duck confit for meal meals. Here were the honorable mentions: Complimentary bread - love the hand cranked peppers and love the actual texture of the soda bread. It's just sweet enough and dry enough to warrant that extra dallop of butter and repeat servings. Squash and mushroom on the filet - the filet was alright, but what really sold the dish was the squash and umami mushroom on the generous slabs of meat. Ice cream - definitely freshly made, churned, what have you. The coffee ice cream tasted like actual coffee and the creme freshe, while not my favorite was very authentic. Everything else: The special roasted peppers were decent, but not crazy. The herring pate was just a bit too fishy, but decent. The poutine was an interesting take, but was more of a roasted potato with meat sauce w/a poached egg. The duck taco was actually cold, not sure if that was meant to be, but the flavor was unique and refreshing. The duck confit...oh man was it salty. My fingers are still actively swollen while typing this review. Oh yeah, the broccoli soup was just creme Overall, I think this was a really nice find, and the staff gave us complimentary cookies and were just really pleasant and attentive. I think anyone foodie should give this place a try without worry about their wallets too much. Food: 4 stars Price: 4 stars Service: 4-5 stars Ambiance: 4-5 stars Free cookies - 5 stars read more

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Bywater was an amazing experience from start to finish. The interior is adorable from the colors to the seating to even the little leather pouch the bill comes in. Our waiter, whose name I unfortunately don't think we caught, was friendly and knowledgeable and, when he wasn't, willing to seek out answers. The food was fresh and beautifully prepared. We started with the beef tartare and trout pate appetizers and finished with Cape Cod mussels, grilled swordfish, and ricotta gnocchi with chourico. Nothing was disappointing. The swordfish was moist and the ginger in the mussel broth had a great kick. The speciality cocktail list is innovative and their beer and wine menu certainly isn't lacking. While it might not be the typical Warren crowd, I don't doubt for a second that Bywater will succeed. I know I'll be back. read more

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By water has hit it out of the park with their new bakery operation. This morning a new addition was an upgrade to Sunday morning coffee. A spice roll with some of their home made jam ams cultured butter made the morning. Fresh baked bread and croissants made it home this morning. May use one of the spiced rolls for desert tonight with a little ice cream. If you enjoy their menu and their creative approach to food this new offering from their bakery operation is sure to please. Oh yeah get the spice roll. read more

Tasty food Nice look to the place limited menu Very Very Noisy Parking limited $$$ read more

I've been going to Bywater since they opened and decided it was time to shout my love for this place from the yelp-rooftops. This is a regular date night spot for my wife and I. Bywater has the look of an effortlessly cool upscale restaurant, but once you walk in and interact with the staff you realize it's actually a cozy neighborhood spot. They have rose on tap, interesting seasonal beers and off-beat natural wines. I've never been to a place with a better-curated drink menu, and it's constantly changing. The food is incredible. I tend to order from the left side of the menu, which has the raw bar and the smaller plates. Highlights for me are the duck tacos and big-wedge fries. Tip: if the Four Town Farm tomato salad is on the menu, you must order it. Again, I can't recommend Bywater highly enough. read more

My Irish boyfriend said it was "the best food I've ever had in America." The lavender and lemon balm is so refreshing. Braised pork and scallops were tasty and perfectly cooked. read more

Bywater - Braised pork - New American Near Me - Warren, Rhode Island

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This is my favorite restaurant in Rhode Island. The food is exceptional each and every time. The seasonal menu is always interesting and fresh. The cocktail menu is fabulous. Always unique wines. Most everything is fresh and local. The staff is super helpful and always extremely nice. I wish I could eat here every night!! read more

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Had a terrific anniversary dinner outside on the patio. Heaters were perfect. Service was great. Very helpful explanations of wines and pairings. Pickle martini was delicious as were the grilled oysters, mussels and duck tacos. Definitely coming back! read more

The pickled veggies are spectacular! As is everything else. Even the hand soap in the bathroom is a treat!

My husband and I dined at Bywater in Warren Rhode Island on Thursday night of this week. We made a reservation and sat outside. We had delicious appetizers and main course as well as a very nice red wine. The atmosphere was very relaxing and the waiter was on task throughout the meal. We sat there for two hours without feeling rushed. It was a very memorable meal and wanted to share this review so that people know the great quality of this restaurant read more

Love this place.Serves was great and both the crab ap and main Tautog were perfect. Dessert almond cake could not. have been better

$600 check tonight and the server was to busy with a guy at the bar and couldn't finish serving our party!! Not cool

There are not enough good things I can say about Bywater, but I will try to throw some of them your way. The restaurant, and it's owners/chef are amazing. The location is adorable and intimate and chic and inviting. Every plate is photoshoot ready. Their curated to-go boxes are some of the best things I have ever purchased - hand picked treats, drinks and the accompanying fun. If are you not part of their community (by going there, following them on instagram, ordering takeout, participating in their special to-go boxes), you are missing out on AMAZING. Thank you Katie and Brian for continuing to be awesome! read more

Bywater is where my husband and I go consistently for date night because we have yet to eat oysters anywhere else that are as fresh and delicious as the ones at Bywater. Since COVID, they have designed the parking lot to accommodate a number of small picnic tables with umbrellas and they have charming fire pits too as the nights get cooler. The menu is small and changes every so often, it would be great if it changed more (being regulars makes options limited) but the items on the menu are always unique, never dull with expertly paired tastes. The waitstaff couldn't be better, they are always extremely polite and accommodating. See you next week! read more

Hadn't been here in awhile- and it did not disappoint ! The littlenecks were fresh- but some Tabasco sauce or horseradish would have added to the experience ! All the other hot sauces not needed. The smoked trout appy w toast was to die for- could have stopped after eating this- yum! Main course pappardelle w kale and pork was delicious and the pork loin that my husband chose also tasty! Staff attentive- no complaints! Will be back! read more

Small place, nice no-frills atmosphere. Ate here for restaurant week and the food was great! The mignonette that came with the oysters was really good, as opposed to other places' that just tastes like vinegar. The Irish brown bread that comes out with the apps is very tasty too, a nice change of pace from the usual rolls or Italian bread. I had the seafood panzanella for entree which was very tasty; the ground sausage was great and the cornbread was a nice touch. It's rare that a dessert is my fav part of the meal but the whipped ricotta was excellent! Basically the filling of ricotta pie but was served with chunks of citrus fruits and chopped up ginger cookies - delicious! My only complaint would be that the drinks menu was very limited. I think like 6 beers and 2 ciders, which is a pretty good number but everything was obscure. I know craft beer/cider is all the rage right now but I think a lot of people would be happy with a Bud/Heineken or even Sam Adams. Service was friendly and helpful. Nice spot, I will probably be going again. read more

We sit at the bar of this chef owned restaurant. It has a lovely Water Street location and always changing food/menu.

A nice cozy and quaint restaurant off the Main Street of Warren RI. The menu is limited yet very unique offering up-scale-esque feel. The limited menu lends to some amazing dishes and "snacks". I would recommend snacking on a few apps and sharing meals in order to truly appreciate the offerings. The staff is very friendly, cheerful and active in conversation in this trendy and intimate restaurant. It is a smaller place therefore, if you don't get in early you may need a reservation. read more

Bywater - Frites - New American Near Me - Warren, Rhode Island

It's a lovely little place, but it's not really the most amazing place to eat in the area. The oysters are great, as are the cocktails. However, while the small menu seems very interesting, varied, and well-thought-out, the food itself is also usually pretty bland. Everyone at our table had to add salt to their dishes-- and we are not usually ones to do that. They are very accommodating about creating original dishes, and you do get salt at the table to season as you see fit, of course, but for the prices, I just kind of expect a dish that's already perfectly seasoned when it gets to the table. read more

Food is good. The service is great and the cocktails were tasty. Sometimes the menu can be a bit much, in terms of a little too exuberant or fancy, but still tasty. read more

Cute restaurant with a tasteful interior decoration. But the best part is the food. I had the grilled green peppers, the steak entree, and Turkish coffee and everything was perfectly delicious. It is a joy to visit a restaurant that provides really excellent quality dishes. Highly recommended. read more

I went here after seeing a play at 2nd Story Theater with a date only because it was one of the few places open and still serving dinner at 9:45 pm. The staff was friendly, the decor pleasing and had just the right mood. I got the gnocchi, which was fresh and flavorful; he got the New England Corn pudding, which he liked very much. The food is a little pricey, but it is well worth every penny. What a delight. Since we were there late (I think the kitchen closes at 10) it was nice that the weight staff never made us feel rushed. Not once did I think about the time, but we had to have left after 11 and they still asked if we wanted dessert and coffee. Since nobody flinched or took notice that we were clearly two men on a date, I would have to say that it's probably gay friendly. Again, it was close to 10 pm and there were only two tables with people finishing up when we arrived. All in all, I'm planing on going back when I have more time to enjoy a full meal. It would be nice to see this place during regular hours. Also, since it's small and the food is incredible, you might want to be sure to make reservations. I can't imagine this place doesn't have a waiting line. It's the perfect New England date restaurant. read more

We came for a birthday dinner for my mother. Without getting too far into detail, the food was thoughtfully prepared and served attractively, the service attentive and well-trained, and the cocktails were top notch. Prices were reasonable. One criticism- I was disappointed in the lack of vegetarian entree options. I learned the farro risotto is cooked with chicken stock, which otherwise would have been a great veggie option for me. I had to stick with a salad instead. Get the pickles, you won't regret it! read more

I was very impressed by the atmosphere. It's intimate yet still relaxed and has that harbor feel to it. It's located a block up from the town wharf. Staff are very attentive. There's a very good selection of proper cocktails as well as craft beers. My only complaint was the fishy smell (comes with the territory and you don't notice after you've been in there for a few) and the humidity inside. read more

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NOISY. Hardwood floors, bare windows, no tablecloths, relatively low ceiling, wood-paneled walls. All make for a "trendy" ambiance, but you have to shout across the table to be heard. Food is great; service fine, cocktails innovative. But when are restaurant owners going to realize that patrons want to enjoy a meal out while Having A Conversation? read more

A friend and I went here for dinner last week. The place is cute but very cramped. The service is good. We went for the dollar oysters which were good but 24 oysters came with two one ounce portion control cups of condiments, which really was not nearly enough for the amount of oysters, and both were pretty flavorless. The duck tacos had a good flavor but some of the duck was so dried out I couldn't bite through it, let alone chew it. Perhaps some sort of sauce might have helped. The squid with pasta was enjoyable. The clam dish was good. The menu had interesting items but seemed a little contrived. It is not inexpensive. We most likely will not return, even for dollar oysters... read more

Creative and Comfortable! The food, service and atmosphere are all well balanced. Five star food made with a lot of care served in a cool relaxed environment. We Enjoyed all the Crudos, Blue fish pate, Lamb Tartine, sourdough bread with miso and spring onion, Caccio Pepe with squid and Bass Chop. The crudos ,sourdough and bass chop are exceptional. read more

The oysters weren't great, little necks mucky. However, the lamb orichiette was excellent as well as the bread pudding. I really enjoyed their interesting liquor selection. Various delicious sherries and vermouth choices. read more

Absolutely fantastic in every way! I had heard great things about Bywater and they did not disappoint. Lets begin with the most important thing; the food. Their menu is seasonal and changes based on the availability of fresh ingredients which is awesome. Although it is a small menu (a handful of appetizers and a few entrees) it is a very diverse menu with a mixture of seafood, steak, chicken, and vegetarian dishes. For an appetizer I went with the smoked trout pate which was served with crackers and pickled vegetables. I never had a pate before but if others are anything like that I found a new go to appetizer. For dinner I got the Tuna. It was thinly sliced tuna seared and served with a browned rice cake and curried squash. It was absolutely awesome!! If that wasn't enough, I decided to get the homemade brunt sugar ice cream which is exactly how great you are imagining it would be. All meals come with homemade brown bread that has a subtle sweet taste to it. If you are a fan of oysters they have a nice selection and on Monday's it is a buck a shuck! The wait staff is great. They are very attentive but not overbearing and super friendly and helpful. It is a small restaurant so I would recommend calling ahead. All in all an amazing experience! I will definitely be going back!!! read more

Bywater is just a wonderful little restaurant located in a picturesquely quaint part of Warren, RI. The atmosphere is really comfortable with a combination of modern and rustic touches. The service is efficient, friendly, and eager to make your night successful. Most importantly, the food is all fantastic from the simplest appetizers to the masterfully prepared and innovative takes on homestyle comfort food entrees. The menu changes frequently, but we tried the house made cocktails, house pickles, asparagus, steamed littlenecks, grilled chicken salad, and the orecchiette pasta carbonara. We would have tried a dessert too, but we were just way too stuffed. Everything was fantastic. The food might not sound all that exciting by name, but Bywater takes those common simple dishes and makes them new again. read more

I really really love Bywater- lovely atmosphere, great service, wonderful drinks, and delicious food. My only wish is that there were consistent vegetarian options. I'm omnivorous but not everyone is and with a chef this creative it should be straightforward to always have a vegetarian entree option (beyond the small plates). read more

We had our sons rehearsal dinner for 40 ppl this past Friday evening at the restaurant . Cannot say enough about how great our experience and our meal was! Katie and her husband helped us choose the menu and were very open to our input and suggestions. They printed special menus for us, see photos attached for all the details. We started with a cocktail hour with apps that were delicious: oysters, duck tacos, frites with dipping sauce and their house made pickles! Their staff was on top of every detail and service was spot on! Everyone raved about their meals, the food is fresh, locally sourced and innovative and we highly recommend this lovely neighborhood restaurant!! read more

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My husband and I have been here over ten times since we moved nearby. Cocktails are lovely; wine list is always on point; food is delicious; burger Sunday is awesome; and service impeccable. What a gem of a restaurant! read more

I can't wait to come back to Bywater. This was in my top 5 meals. The duck tacos are one of a kind and it's amazing what they can do with a simple potato wedge. This is a perfect place to try something out of your comfort zone because the food is so delicious. read more

Bywater - New American Near Me - Warren, Rhode Island

Due to COVID, we were looking for some good food and drinks without having to dine inside. Considering it's January there didn't seem to be a lot of options, but By Water nails it. Great outdoor seating with propane fire places and propane heaters which made it easy to stay warm and still eat. All the staff were super friendly and knowledgeable. We had some drinks, the pickled vegetables, and the duck tacos, all of which were awesome (especially the duck tacos). I highly recommend this spot for cold or warm days, great food, great atmosphere, easy parking and great staff. read more

Yum! Love the little jar of homemade pickled veggies, and the chicken wings (seriously great, probably my favorite part!) I got the hangar steak and when eaten with the garlic butter it was truly delish, they did a nice job with the veggies and fingerling potatoes too. Dude got the pork chop which was massive and tastes like honking piece of delicious Easter Ham (in a good way.) Great all around. read more

Bywater - Pickles! - New American Near Me - Warren, Rhode Island

What an amazing dinner experience! We walked into the cutest, quaint, & magical atmosphere. Started with the house pickles, which tastes better then it sounds. We then shared two plates - the fried chicken with andouille & the pappardelle pasta dishes - & wow what a delight!! The fried chicken was finger licking good & so crispy - paired with smoked andouille & cheesy potatoes on the side that were to DIE for. The pappardelle pasta was DELICIOUS, the sauce was impeccable & the braised pork was cooked to perfection. The wine and cocktail menu had enough to choose from, & the service was great! One of my new favorite spots in the area now! read more

Oh Warren how I love thee. Let me count the ways. ....by counting your fabulous restaurants. Bywater is another great addition to the scene and for lovers of the great PVD establishment, North - I guarantee you are going to LOVE Bywater. The design of Bywater is farm house chic soothing colors and industrial design lights creating a great balance for a relaxed but upscale dining experience. The crowd there is equally as mixed. You are just as likely to sit next to a Pvd Westsider (heck of a bike ride to Warren) or a wealthy retiree in their obligatory salmon colored shorts. I will be very honest at this point that the food at Bywater was a bit heavier than my normal dining; however I loved the space, the service was welcoming and attentive and the food was totally on point. The corn and tomato appetizer was warm scrumptious and had just the right amount of smoky bacon flavor. The swordfish was a HUGE serving grilled and chilled sitting upon warmed greens that were farmers market fresh. My lady friend's half chicken was equally a Texas-sized portion, but leftovers made for a phenomenal lunch the next day. We wrapped up out meal with North cookies (sweet & salty) with The Coffee Guy's brew ....... and here is my only caveat regarding Bywater , they did not do TCG justice in how they prepared his coffee - very weak, but so few restaurants get the coffee right. Eat Well Providence....and when your feeling adventurous go by the water. read more