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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.

First time here and having this amazing cocktail that is smoked

Pork with something in a casserole

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Martini and a black barrel buck

Trafford Restaurant

3.5(307 reviews)

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.

Boat frame on the ceiling

Short rib bolognese

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View from the restaurant

Bywater

4.4(145 reviews)

•$$$

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!

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I have been coming here since I was a kid. The place is dated, and very dark and the hanging…read moreflowers are a little over the top. However, the food is always great and service was great.

If you really want some authentic RI seafood this is the place to go. Anytime my husband and I have…read morevisitors we bring them here! The food is fantastic and the service is excellent!!

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Waterdog Kitchen + Bar

4.1(218 reviews)

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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.

Love this place. So cozy, personal

Fried pickles

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Chomp Kitchen & Drinks

4.2(565 reviews)

Came here on July 3rd because it was open and we were able to be seated quickly! The food was…read moregreat, everyone enjoyed what they got! I got the K-Pop Fried Chicken sandwich and it was really good. We sat outside and even though it was super hot, there is a breeze from the ocean that's not far away. I would definitely come back when I'm in the area again :)

Stopped by here on our road trip super casual atmosphere in this little town. Our hostess was super…read moresweet and didn't want us to wait at all so she cleaned this table up really fast for us (we weren't in a rush she just was super sweet) and our waiter was soooo nice. For appetizers we got the crab Rangoon cheese sticks and the carnitas tots. Our kids loved it. I got the lobster roll and Brussels sprouts. The meat was so good it was chunks upon chunks of lobster meat. Yum. I don't know what to look for with lobster rolls but I'm from Maryland and I know good seafood this was good lol. My son got the Bulgogi smash burger. He said 10/10. My other son got the Lucha Libre smash burger. Also loved it. Fries were super crispy and Yums. Def recommend this spot especially if you have a large family prices were pretty good.

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The House Burger

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Bluewater Bar + Grill

3.8(119 reviews)

1.2 mi

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.

Vegan menu

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Crossroad Pub Restaurant

3.7(87 reviews)

0.4 mi

The chowder nice thick and hearty and the fish and chips lightly battened and nice portion for the…read morelunch special.The stuffed quahog was good hearty and flavorful but the bottom was burnt so a nice portion was stuck to the shell. The waitress Amanda was very good at assisting me once I told her it was my first time here.This is an Old Irish style ambiance here nice quiet and cozy. I would've given a 5 if it wasn't for the quahogs being burnt on the bottom.

So nice. Sitting by the fireplace. Warm, cozy, quiet. Never fails with the food. So good. Chicken…read morewas pull apart with a fork. Chicken nona and fish and chips.

Turkey Club with Homemade Chips

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Front door

East Bay Oyster Bar

3.7(136 reviews)

2.3 mi

Came during happy hour and sat at the bar. The bar bartenders were young men who looked like they…read morereally enjoyed their job. This was in a not very diverse part of Rhode Island so it took this Midwesterner a minute to adjust. The fresh oysters were divine. It was around 5:00 when I ate and thr oysters still had that fresh saltwater taste. The stuffies were ok and the lemonade cocktail on their summer cocktail list hit all the right spots. The ambiance was nice restaurant great for a nice date or family (with well behaved kids) spot. If you are visiting Newport or like me running the Bristol Rhodes Half Marathon..take a stop at the wonderful restaurant...it's just as good as the Newport spots without the extra extra crowds.

Went for the Happy Hour appetizers and drinks. Fresh oysters were nice. Calamari presentation was…read moredifferent but good. Maple BBQ Bacon Wings were okay-definitely nice size wings. Great service and nice atmosphere.

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Vodka Sauce Flatbread

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Joe R.

Elite 19

104

9 years ago

Metacom Kitchen provides gourmet flavors in a comfortable yet rusticly classy environment. The service is great and the flavor of the food really speaks to the chefs' skills. Skip the oysters (which were sadly rotten - but they took them off the bill for us, so great service) and stick with the restaurant's house-made items like the charcuterie board. The entrees are tasty, but a bit skimpy for their price point, but if you order the right accompaniments, you won't leave hungry. I would recommend Metacom Kitchen for a different experience in the Warren, RI area that delivers on finely crafted food. read more

Melody R.

11 years ago

Metacom Kitchen is the ultimate in eclectic dining...chef Rick does phenomenal work in creating an exciting, delicious presentation, working with different flavors, texture and color - it's art and fine dining at the same time! Steve is a fantastic bartender who pairs your food with the perfect wine to complement your meal. Special thanks to my son Nick Sivo who works in the kitchen with chef Rick! read more

Pearse A.

11 years ago

I seriously love this restaurant, and I'm 16! The food is delicious, the waiters are incredibly welcoming, and the atmosphere is amazing! I love this place and would eat here everyday. Only downside is that it is a little more expensive than a normal restaurant, but that is money well spent!!! read more

K D.

9 years ago

Fantastic food, great ambience. My dinner was amazing, fresh and flavorful. Chic pea fries were awesome. Really good wine list as well.

Aimee S.

10 years ago

Wonderful restaurant!!!!! Food was AMAZING!!!!! Every bit was made with love! We will defiantly be back!!!!

Lauren P.

Elite 13

12 years ago

Delicious and unique food done to perfection! Wonderfully friendly and knowledgable staff.

Cici U.

7 years ago

Yum. Great food and service. I will definitely return.

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