Service was very good. The Wharf has a beautiful water view…read more The ambience was very nautical and well designed. The downside of as the food. For the price we paid for seafood was exorbitant. I had full belly clams. They were average. I could have used more. The fries were awful. They were soggy, lacking flavor, and cold. They have a thimble sized amount of coleslaw. Many better choices in the area for good seafood.

We went to The Wharf this past Saturday afternoon to enjoy some family time. We stated at the bar…read more It was a great atmosphere with a bartender team who worked tirelessly to make sure everyine had drinks in a timely manner and delivered with a smile. We had a 745p reservation for 6. Our table was available a few minutes early. We were seated right away and had a lovely table on the water. Our server, Stephanie, was a dream! She delivered world class service the entire evening to a challenging table. She made sure we had drinks, appetizers, ordered the best of the best The Wharf had to offer and never rushed us despite our lengthy stay. She is a gem and made what ended up being a stressful evening absolutely amazing.

This place has always been one of my favorites. Their food is consistent, although sometimes a…read morelittle bit pricier than other places around, but you can't beat the ambience and view! The last time we went, we somehow got in line before about 40 people lined up behind us. I like how they've updated the line and put a cover over it with QR code menus. The long line is generally for all of the regular food on the menu or that you can go to the quick pick up line and order things like chowder, stuffed quahogs and chowder. Also beer and wine. I don't think that people know that they can go to that other window! My wife got the fish sandwich and it was cooked perfectly. Their french fries are really great, they always have been. I got the lobster roll and as always, it was great. They have a larger one, but I don't think I could finish that after trying to eat the largest lobster roll in the world. That gave me perspective. Their coleslaw is always fresh and crunchy with seasoning. That's just right. You can't beat the location, by the water with enough tables to always keep everyone happy. They have live music and have allso partnered up with Wright's Dairy Farm so they have an ice cream truck all summer. It's always sad when they close, but will always look forward to the following year!

It was decent plates are small Clam chowder not like a…read morelegal seafood lil loose turn to liquid quick I ordered clams strips they were cooked good

What a great place! The fish and chips small is so…read moredelicious ! Fresh !! Tasty fresh fish! Small place but the lines move quickly ! Friendly staff !! I love stopping in after spending time at Colt State Park !!

They are the tiny hidden gem of the East Bay. Our favorite, of course, is the freshly made clam…read morecakes and New England clam chowder. Don't quite know how they make them, but they are consistently high quality. I personally think that their clam cakes are better than any place else, including Blount Clam Shack. I can get the clam cakes a year around, whereas the Blount is seasonally open in the summer months only. The place is small but the staff is very friendly and usually packed during the busy lunch and dinner time.

Bywater is a highly popular restaurant that has the notoriety of being a James Beard semi finalist…read more We were very much looking forward to an excellent dinner with the family. They have a daily menu, and I've had some friends suggest this place as their favorite restaurant. We parked blocks away due to the lack of adequate parking. Once we walked in, we were greeted with pleasant smiles from the staff. The menu was short, which we attributed to a focus on quality. We ordered a French onion dip and a littleneck entree as an app for the table. We were served with lukewarm water, neither cold nor hot. The apostle John might have been somewhat disappointed (Rev 3:16). The dip was decent but was somewhat lacking in great onion flavor. But nothing to complain about. The little necks were served in a small bowl and lacked a bit of salt. Rather pricey for $26, but this place charges $6 just for bread and butter, so maybe it's just inflation? Enter the entrees. They apparently were short on chicken legs so they asked to substitute chicken breast. Two of us got burgers. First the $20 burgers, which were served with an aioli with no offer of ketchup or other condiments. In short, both burgers were terrible. Far worse than we make at home. It's always a disappointment when you realize you're paying all this extra for food you can make better at home. The buns were shockingly flat, like someone smashed them by hand. Or in a McDonald's box. Come to think of it, the flavor was similar, though overall the hamburger was somewhat bitter, salty and lacked an appetizing flavor. Wow. We all agreed they were terrible. The fries were also burnt and over salted. My daughter quit on her $30 chicken, so I tried it. The sauce wasn't bad, and it was served with a decent brocollini. But the chicken was some of the driest I've had in a restaurant, with no crisp skin and a uniformly poor texture. No wonder no one finished their entrees. And I hate wasting food. So, as much as we would have wanted to give this place a great rating, we just won't be back. The service, although with a smile, was slow and terrible. Our candle burnt out in the middle of dinner. It was never relit. Our glasses were empty halfway through dinner. No refills on the tepid water. The entrees took an hour and a half before they came out (we were warned the chicken could take 30 min). Generally a very disappointing experience. Hard to explain the rave reviews but our Saturday dinner was a sad bust. The cold wet madeleines they provided in a doggie bag didn't do anything to help. Oh well. Hope y'all have a better experience if you go here.

Bywater, we will be back!…read more Warren, RI has some great restaurants and I was surprised since I don't frequent this area much. But after this past weekend, I know I want to come back. We were having a lovely dinner in Warren and stopped into Bywater for a quick after-dinner drink. It was a bit cooler out but since they had no seats in the extremely limited bar area, we took the plunge and sat outside near their fire pits. They did not have many wines to choose from BTG which was disappointing. The one I had which was Cinsault was just ok. I had to dump out most of it since I did not enjoy it but that was my fault since sampling it I thought I liked it. My friend had the bartender make her a cocktail with grapefruit since they did not have pineapple. She was looking for a French martini but seemed to enjoy what they made her. My husband's espresso martini was very good I thought and light but could've used some bailey's. We already had dessert so we did not plan on anything else but I know I am interested in returning for dinner. The restaurant is very small inside but I loved the warm lights and decor. It was a very sexy and attractive vibe! If you are ever in Warren I highly recommend coming here for either drinks, dinner, or both. Dress warm if you plan on heading outside to sit near the fire...it does not give off that much heat! Cheers!

AMAZING brunch! This was my first time trying the Shrimp Rangoon's which were absolutely delicious…read more The poutine is always my favorite. Everything is so favorable and the portion sizes are great! The only negative is I found the mimosas to be very pricey. Wouldn't order those again, but otherwise everything was delicious and service is always great!

We stopped in during Appy Hour for some appetizers and cocktails, which is our go to at Waterdog…read more They have a great app selection and it rarely disappoints. We ordered the mini stuffies, the hummus plate, and the fried pickles. The mini stuffies were a highlight. Loaded with Mello's chouriço and packed with flavor, they're a solid little bite. My grandfather set the bar pretty high for me on stuffies, and these came close. They have a different profile than what I grew up with; a little less bready, more chouriço forward, and the clam flavor takes a back seat. Not necessarily a complaint, they were just different from what I'm used to and were genuinely tasty. The lemon aioli on top was also a nice touch. The fried pickles were exactly what you want them to be. Crispy, well fried, and the breading actually stayed put while you ate them, which is more than I can say for a lot of fried pickles. They came with the same lemon aioli as the stuffies, which worked just as well here. The hummus plate was a bit of a letdown. We've had it many times before and it used to be a standout. This time the hummus itself was thick and pretty flavorless, more like a dense chickpea paste than anything else. The accompaniments were nice though and consisted of heirloom carrots, cucumbers, olives, cherry tomatoes, asparagus, pickled cauliflower, carrot, and a pepperoncini, all served alongside some buttery round crackers that were like a Ritz cracker's more refined cousin. The veggies saved the plate, but the hummus needs to find its way back. I suppose it could have just been an off batch and won't prevent us from trying it again. Cocktails were great, as usual. I had the Anana with scotch. I love pineapple and this has muddled pineapple and basil, pineapple juice, cracked black pepper. It's my go-to here and it delivered again. My partner went adventurous and ordered the Jungle Booby, which is built around tequila blanco and mezcal with campari, pineapple, grapefruit, lime, orgeat, and an absinthe spritz. The flavors were genuinely good, but the smokiness from the mezcal was a bit much for her taste. She followed it up with a glass of rosé and had no complaints after that. The cocktail wasn't the problem, it just wasn't her style. One of our favorite spots in Warren for a quick nibble, for a good reason.

I had the absolutely perfect dinner here. We were a party of 6- 2 kids meals…read more We started off with the bread bowl with 3 dipping sauces. The pesto was bright green and amazing, best ever. I had the osso bocco. It was a large portion , falling off the bone deliciously seasoned with a tasty spinach, grits underneath. I enjoyed every bite. I was sorry I couldn't eat it all! I shared some with others telling them how delicious it was. My friend ordered the bolognese entree which she says is the best she has ever had. Their eggplant parm sandwich was recommended as well. My husband had the shrimp fettuccine, also delicious. The kids like their chicken tenders. Hostess was friendly and sat us right away. Waiter was so nice. Took drink orders and brought everything out efficiently. Checked if we needed anything. He was great with the kids. When we complimented him on our food, he was pleased. It looks that the restaurant is adequately staffed so that the service is excellent. Ambience is good. Moderate noise but has a pleasant hum. Unfortunately, we were visiting so I don't get to dine there as frequently as possible. Prices are reasonable!

Dinner at Revival has never knocked my socks off, but it is consistent. Sometimes that's exactly…read morewhat you need. Consistent, good enough, & a good place to gather with friends. The pros: - Friendly staff - Cute covered patio - Gluten free options - Reliable The cons: - Uninspiring cocktails - Food is never ~amazing~ - Weird raw oyster situation* *I really can't get behind serving raw oysters with soy sauce & lime. I understand wanting to do things differently - maybe offer some cool additional sauce options? But please - a lemon & some mignonette would be just fine.

My dining companion & I met some out-of-town friends here for dinner, as it was halfway between…read morewhere they were staying in Middletown & where we live in Northern RI. The menu & reviews looked promising. I'm glad we had reservations, as they were packed on a Saturday night. I was pleased that we were seated within 5 minutes. I was also pleased that their huge booth fit 4 of us comfortably & they were happy to add a chair at the end for our 5th guest. A basket of warm rolls was immediately placed on our table. The large menu had something for everyone in every price range. We started with drinks, all of which were good. My companion & I shared a bottle of Clean Slate Riesling ($33) which we enjoyed. She & I both ordered the baked sea scallop special, which came with 2 dinner sides for $24.99. The scallops were delicious but I would have been happier if my baked potato & steamed broccoli had been cooked just a few minutes longer. They were edible, just not quite as soft as I prefer. Our friends enjoyed their meals... citrus swordfish (also one of the specials), French onion soup & salad, and a chicken salad sandwich. My companion & I shared a piece of lemon meringue pie for dessert, which was good. It wasn't as big a serving as at some restaurants, but it was enough. I have no idea of the cost as prices are not listed on the dessert menu, a practice I dislike. I also didn't like the fact that I asked for a fork as I don't like eating cake or pie with a spoon & was told I couldn't have one as they were all needed. Our friends enjoyed their peanut butter pie & coconut cake. Our server was adequate. We had to chase her down to ask for water, lemon, etc. I understand she was very busy but a smile would have been nice. I do appreciate the fact that we were not rushed out, and we were allowed plenty of time to catch up with our friends. Also, the hostess was gracious enough to take a photo of our group as we were leaving the restaurant. This restaurant used to be the Country Inn on Market Street in Warren. They have a decent sized parking lot, although it seemed barely sufficient for the amount of volume they do. I would rate this restaurant a 3.5 if I had that option. Will I return? Probably not.

I had the tuna steak special (not special at all a complete What a disappointment and not…read moreinexpensive. It was not appetizing looking light pink it looked like the type that comes in a vacuumed sealed plastic (IT HAD TO HAVE BEEN FROZEN!) it had no flavor it was tough and dry. The asparagus was burnt on the ends and the 4 small potatoes were BORING. The server offered a replacement. I was not expecting much no matter what I ordered. She could only recommend the chic parm and spaghetti. It was lousy not spices not an onion or piece of garlic in it.

This was our second time visiting Trafford's restaurant. Sitting on their covered deck was a great…read moreway to kick off summer! It was a bit chilly out, but you couldn't tell from sitting on the covered deck overlooking the water. To start I ordered the clam chowder which was delicious. I ordered the lobster roll with warm butter for my meal and my husband ordered the clam boil. We both really enjoyed our meals. Our waitress was phenomenal and very attentive. We've decided to put Trafford on our list of favorite restaurants.

It was Sunday night and my friend and I decided to wind down the weekend with a casual dinner by…read morethe water. He made reservations for 6 pm, which apparently is a popular time since there was no parking in the shared lot. However, there were a few vacant spots along Water St. but also plenty on the side streets. The host brought us to the most perfect seats: on their patio, in the corner, with front row seats to the sun set above the water. Although the seating does seem crowded, since we were in the corner we were able to ignore it. We were sold on two of their specials, one of them being the watermelon tequila drink for my friend and their ricotta hot honey calamari. I ordered a mango mule mocktail for myself. Our server was transparent with us and let us know the drinks would take a bit since the bar was backed up with orders, so it took about 40 minutes to get our drinks. While we waited, the calamari came out. It looked and tasted very crispy, almost like a corn starch or corn flour batter. The calamari was not chewy, but the rings were smaller than what I am used to, with very little octopus. I liked the burrata but I wish it was either on the side in a small dish or in dollops over the calamari since the way it was spread onto the bottom of the plate to one side made it harder to scoop up. I loved when I could taste the hot honey but sadly it was only in little pockets of the dish. I would've wanted more of it to cover most of the pieces. But I really do think burrata - creamy and light, hot honey-sweet, lemon -acidic, and calamari- savory and crispy worked really well. For entrees, my friend ordered the swordfish ($38) and I went with the 14 oz ribeye ($48), albeit I was heavily considering the burger. Our drinks finally made their grand arrival and they were worth the wait. Both were very fruity and refreshing, with the mango mule being sweeter. The food came out after about 20 minutes. It looked fantastic; fresh and still warm. The meat was tougher than I was expecting, but it was cooked how I wanted it. There were a couple cartilage like pieces around the perimeter, but sadly very little tender and fatty marbling. I think it could've used more salt or seasoning. The fries were supposed to be truffle fries, but I think they only added parmesan and dried parsley. The ranch I order on the side helped the fries. The asparagus trunks were thin, but well cooked and flavorful. I tried a piece of my friend's swordfish and it was east to chew but lacking flavor. We did not have space for dessert, but we stayed a while to catch golden hour and more of the sunset. Overall, the food was okay but I thought the prices were high. Our waitress was excellent as she provided updates on our food/drinks, came around often enough and brought us everything we needed, all while maintaining a smile on her face. The views won me over, as well as the snippets of the live music across the parking lot when conversations got quiet or parties started clearing out at Trafford's.

The ambiance on the Bluewater Bar + Grill patio is really nice in the summer. My party of 4 was…read moreable to come on a Sunday without a reservation and enjoy some live music. The waiters were attentive without being overbearing, always making sure we had water and such, but giving us space to have a conversation. I enjoyed the salmon, which has a really beautiful presentation and was tasty. My husband got the rigatoni, which was delicious. It came with some sausage and a creamy sauce. We shared a pineapple cheesecake off the dessert menu, and that was good not great. My parents really enjoy coming here because of the vegan menu, which is larger than many of the surrounding restaurants.

I love this restaurant. Their fish is always fresh they're complementary fresh bread is delicious…read more Their drinks are very good. Excellent service very clean and nice whether you eat outside or inside.

The pictures of the food and our experience today doesn't match the reviews. I'm not sure if there…read moreare new owners or what but this place was awful. Burnt stale toast, gross scrambled eggs (I can't even figure out what could've gone wrong there), old dry sausage, grilled English muffin that tasted like a dirty griddle, chourico hash was dry and burnt, the pancake was tasteless...overall very disappointing experience. I wouldn't return. The place was also empty on a Saturday morning which says enough!

Woke up this morning and so time for another review and to stop slacking on my one review a week…read morepromise. Found this place from Yelp and looked promising and was close by to Riverside so said let's give it a go! First of all I drove by it the first time. I turned around and then found it. Ok, That's on me lol. I took some pictures of the outside area and signage and headed in. There was a waitress helping out some customers so I waited for her to finish but she politely said to me to grab a seat any where. I waited for maybe 4 minutes and the same polite waitress came over and gave me a menu and some nice spotless utensils and asked if I wanted some coffee. I said no thanks I'll just take an ice water. I started looking at the menu and it was small which in my mind that's a great thing! But wait.... Um.... (If you all know me I am a sucker for a good eggs Benedict), but where is it? I searched both sides of th menu again and nothing. So now I'm like maybe they can make one?... The waitress comes back and asks for my order. I asked her if they could make an eggs Benedict and she said sure. I went over with her on how its made but asked if I could swap out the ham for Portuguese blade meat and she was like sure no problem but just to let you know everything is cooked to order so it might be a bit which I said no worries at all. I also ordered a side of crispy bacon. I waited like 8 minutes and here arrives the super piping hot food. Lets review! Eggs benny-, What happened to the Hollandaise sauce? It was like water. I started to get sad but I was like let's review the rest of it first. The eggs were poached nice( getting close to over but he caught it in time). The blade meat was flavored ok but was like boneless pork chops not the typical shreded blade meat ands kind of on the dry side. The lettuce and tomato on the side, um, It just seemed it was plate filler. The home fries- They were pretty good, The flavoring was there but I just wish they were crispy on the outside a bit. The side of bacon- I asked for crispy bacon and I got perfect crispy bacon which made the meal. Overall this is a nice small neighborhood breakfast place. It's only been open since 2023. It has awesome family vibes and I will be back to try something on the menu next time.