I came to The Franklin on Sunday at 5 for my birthday and this was the move to make. The ambiance…read moreis gorgeous and stunning for a chic night out, expertly curated down to the floral arrangements! Our bartender Leigha was chatty and attentive, providing recommendations, excellent descriptions and hospitality, all while crafting drinks for the rest of the dining room. My favorite cocktail of the night was the seasonal French Margarita. Portions are petite for the price but things are so well seasoned. My favorite bites were the cocktail shrimp with lemon juice (bouncy and briny and colossal), and the roast half chicken (cracklin style skin and incredible pan sauce to soak up with fries). I also managed to eat two whole servings of their French fries with aioli. I'll be recommending The Franklin to everyone I know if they want a swanky night out and incredible drinks. Thank you again for such a memorable birthday experience

Parisian Bistro ? No. Stuffy pretentious wanna be yes. From…read morearrogant hostess, decor and subpar cuisine . What restaurant repeatedly asks to clear plate while still eating? Apparently to turn table. French Food ? Sadly not even close.

Thanks Stingy Alley for a beautiful Christmasy environment, delicious margaritas and a yummy hot…read moredog, that perfectly toasted buttery bun, amiright? From the same folx that brought fan faves Square Peg and Amy's, they have done it again. I love the banquetts they have installed around the perimeter for seating. The holiday decor was lovely and the service was great. They have limited food options, but there are a couple choices if you want a snack while enjoying a libation.

Great atmosphere! Cozy rustic wood. Good service and good size bar with ample seatingread more

I had an outstanding birthday dinner at Foglia on Friday with my parents. The fresh pasta made…read morein-house is incredible and everything on the menu is vegan and delicious, even to my somewhat picky omnivore dining partners :). Everyone who works there is friendly and inviting, and even gave us a cute little amuse to start the night and the buckwheat shortbread to end. Here's everything we ordered: Agnolotti stuffed with tofu ricotta, with English peas, bacon, and a savory broth (my entree, I loved this - the broth was quite salty but the peas added a lovely freshness) Fazzoletti e funghi: local blue oyster mushrooms in a white wine cream sauce ‍ (my Mom's entree, also delicious and so umami) "Ivy rose" mocktail with grapefruit, prickly pear, and limeade (delightful!) Appetizers: fried squash blossoms stuffed with tofu ricotta in pomodoro sauce, and housemade focaccia with a trio of whipped butters (thyme and shallot, Calabrian chili, and smoked sweet onion). The ratio of butter to focaccia was more than double what we could use (we ordered more focaccia to spread it on!) but both of these apps were perfect. Foglia burger: house burger patty, tomato jam, garlic aioli, lettuce, onions, pickles, onion ring, housemade focaccia, and spicy agave parsnip fries (my dad's entree and to my delight he really enjoyed it!) Dessert: a gigantic slice of tiramisu (my favorite cake!). This was a huge slab, enough to share and have some leftover for breakfast. A little on the dry side for tiramisu but still really nice. Foglia is such a gem and we had a great time in Bristol, it's a beautiful town. The restaurant is small and cozy but was not too busy when we went. I highly recommend Foglia for a special occasion!

A true hidden gem--one that deserves to stick around…read more We've been here a few times, but this was our first experience with the tasting menu (with wine pairing), and it really elevated everything. Advertised a 5 courses - we counted seven. The evening unfolded at a perfect pace over a relaxed two-plus hours, with attentive, knowledgeable service that never felt rushed. While we're not typically focused on vegetarian cuisine, every course was thoughtful, flavorful, and satisfying. The appetizer and pasta courses were standouts--creative, beautifully executed, and memorable. The wine pairings were spot-on and complemented each dish seamlessly. Restaurants like this only survive if diners seek them out and return--so whether it's your first visit or your fifth, it's well worth it. The chef/owner was nominated for a James Beard Award a few years ago, and the talent is evident in every course. Total with tip was about $370--very fair for the quality and experience.

I had heard wonderful things about Le Central and was looking for some place to take my partner who…read moreloves French cuisine. The place felt somewhat unassuming when we first walked in and I felt like it might be more of a Cafe experience, but as we sat there, the true depth of the place revealed itself. The cocktails and wine list were varied and impressive. The French Onion Soup was the best I've ever had as was the Duck Confit with sweet potatoes puree. The staff was attentive, professional and knowledgeable. An inauspicious gem not to be missed!

OMG! So many details were thought out perfectly in this place and most mostly with the menu and the…read morecooking. I started with a cocktail called the Polaroid. I can't tell you it was in it, but it was absolutely delicious. As was the French onion soup one of the best broths I've ever tasted. And then I have the duck liver mousse & three large toasts and greenery with pickled onions and three little soft dried apricots. It was so delicious. And for my main course I had the duck confit served over creamy sweet potatoes with a side of spicy kimchi and a sausage. Oh my gosh, was that good!! My meal was absolutely outstanding from start to finish. I was in heaven. My partner had the Moroccan chicken with some dried black olives, mixed cooked greens and long carrot ribbons very well cooked, but unfortunately, it was extremely salty. It needed some sweet potato something to kind of balance all that salt. So she didn't enjoy hers as much as I did mine. And for dessert, we shared a crème brûlée and oh the coffee was rich, so strong and delicious. Perfect ending to a fun time and great French meal! a treat!! Merci beaucoup!!

Stopped in here the other night on my way through town for work. I picked it because the kitchen…read morewas open late didn't realize it was a partial bar menu at that hour, but honestly, it didn't matter. Everything I ordered hit the spot. I went with the ahi tuna platter, which was set up almost like a charcuterie board, and it was excellent. Also grabbed a clam chowder, because... New England, and it did not disappoint. Caught the fourth quarter of the game, and the place had a great vibe. Crowd was lively, staff was friendly, and everything was clean and comfortable. If I end up back in that area again, I'll make sure to swing by a little earlier so I can check out the full menu. Solid spot all around.

Sorry, but I just don't get the hype. I was recommended this place by a few people, but my…read moreboyfriend and I were not impressed. It was packed and service was kind of slow. The drink menu was not very extensive. Our Asian salad cups appetizer tasted exactly like an Asian salad mix I've bought at the grocery store and looked like it too - I'm convinced that's exactly how they prepared this. My veggie burger had burnt edges and wasn't too enjoyable flavor-wise. It didn't help my overall impression that when I got takeout here another time, they totally butchered my boyfriend's name when we ordered over the phone, and we had a hard time picking up our order because of this (how you get "Stephanie" from "Anthony," I just really don't know). I think this place just gets lucky having a good location across from Independence Park and being close to but just out of the way from downtown. Can't say I was impressed by the food - there are too many other good options in Bristol, I just can't say I'd recommend this to others. Perhaps it's improved since I visited, but it's a pass for me based on experiences I've had.

As a Bristol visitor, a few friends and I were hoping to get a nice dinner in before heading over…read moreto Borealis for a fun jazz music-filled evening and Beach House was the perfect spot! When we first showed up, it wasn't super busy, but the place was starting to get full, and we DID have to get a reservation to ensure that we weren't waiting/to make sure we were at our next spot on time. A fun little addition to this restaurant is that they also double as an ice cream shop which would have been the PERFECT dessert for me if I wasn't so full after my dinner. The indoor seating we were put in was a high top, but it was just enough room to seat 5 people comortably. I ordered the Bayview Burger paired truffle fries (chose to upgrade from normal fries), and it was the absolute most perfect choice! I also tried the Brussel Sprouts, but I would say if you like them crispy all the way through, these were not. I also had a fun mocktail with a dragonfruit (unfortunately can't find the name of the drink, but the picture is below) to pair with my food--I will say that while it was tasty, it was pretty sweet but was the perfect pair with my Bayview Burger, which was a bit on the saltier side. The only downside to our experience is that once it did start getting pretty busy in the restaurant, the service was much much slower (which is a given with how busy it was) and we had to ask a different waiter to help us get our check and head out. Other than that, it was a wonderful choice for dinner and I would recommend this restaurant anytime!

We had been to the Beach House 3-4 years ago and it was nice. Yesterday we went and it was AWFUL!…read moreThe maple wings were hard and tasted SO salty with a hint of artificial maple flavor. The calamari was lovely calamari with what tasted like a jar of store bought Thai sauce poured on top -gross! The lobster street corn dip had one tidbit of lobster and it looked and tasted like someone threw some cheese and corn into clam chowder for $20!!! - terrible!! Go to Portside or Quitos instead!!

Great food and service! The place is great. Highly recommend this restaurant. Highly recommended…read more Great restaurant, food is great, service is fabulous.

We stopped in after a long drive home from Western MA. Exhausted and chilly this was the perfect…read morechoice. The ambiance was warm and cozy. The drinks were creative and the food was delicious! We will definitely be back!

At first I really liked this place and probably would've left a five stars-- before I explain more,…read moreI do still think it's worth popping by for a casual bite. The burger I ordered (bacon cheeseburger with no bacon) was delicious. No complaints there and I will probably reorder. The only problem here was that I asked for sweet potato fries instead of regular fries, to which the waiter simply said okay. Turns out it was an undisclosed upcharge. Not only did he not tell me it would be $2.75 (or something like that) more, but the fries are listed as the same price online. When I told him that, he said that their online menu is really old (this is to say, don't look at it! and also, not sure why they wouldn't update it if they know it's incorrect). Sure enough, the printed menu also said nothing about an upcharge for a different fry, so ultimately I was able to remove the charge, but it was a little awkward and frustrating. My only other complaint is not particularly the fault of the restaurant, but I suppose just a side effect of the laidback vibes. A group of 7 or 8 people came in like 20 minutes after us and was so loud that I almost suggested we leave. My guess is they were drunk, but it was a Wednesday night around 6:00, so I wouldn't have expected that. They were so loud that I was yelling to my friend who was within arm's length. Totally changed the vibe and enjoyment for me.

It has been a while since I have been here. JR bean has a Bristol landmark for a quite sometime. I…read morehave been coming here at least 20 years. The biggest surprise this time was a brand new food menu. Much improved and has more contemporary take on the bar food. Its as if the Japanese Izakaya influence has been infused into some of the menu items - Karaage for example. It is not called that on the menu, however. Gotta try other items on the emenu The service was great. Usually is. Maybe extra attentive because it was a Monday night. Anyways, its a good time nevertheless.

We visit Brick Pizza Company at least once a month and recommend it very highly to friends and…read morefamily. The pizza is always perfect no matter what toppings you choose and their pasta dishes are cooked to perfection. On our most recent visit we sat at the bar and Amanda not only took great care of us but put on a really fun show of making lots of creative drinks. And even though it was "crazy busy" she remained cool, calm and collected! Cheers to Amanda and entire Bricks Pizza Company Staff...we love you, John & Jean

Ever changing array of cocktails. Seems like the bar staff rotates in and out the door. Never see…read morethe same people. A couple of visits the bartender was so understaffed and things took a while. Last time I was in, the wings weren't cooked as great as previous times and missing the yogurt drizzle on top. I can't say how the regular pizza is, but the gluten-free crust is usually flavorful.

Just come in and soak it in. Relish it. We don't have enough places like this anymore…read more The staff is always friendly and welcoming. I admit I haven't ever eaten here, but...you're here to enjoy its engrained offerings. Billiards and darts are part of the fabric, but the scant natural light coming in the front windows paint the place in its proper glory - and where that doesn't reach, the neon takes over. Been here for years, melding with neighborhood. I'm so glad it persists - let's keep supporting institutions like this. Go enjoy this watering hole!

Great place for a drink and some open mic comedy. Friendly and attentive bar staff. Great time with…read morefriends overall!