Eight of us went for the Mother's Day buffet. We were were seated in a big, bright, and beautiful room surrounded by windows. Our server was attentive and delightful. In fact, kudos to all the helpful servers. Unfortunately, the food was unremarkable. I asked our group at the end what they had that was delicious. The French toast won hands down. The hash browns were favored because they were spicy and interesting. The Mac and cheese was good but mine was somewhat dry. The Cesar salad was tasty. But the rest was just ok. I don't know what average buffet prices are now but we paid almost $40 per adult and there was nothing special. The carving station only had ham though I saw that in previous years they had prime rib. There was salmon but it was dry too. I understand the difficulty in serving the masses at a buffet but I've been to buffets where the food is still delicious, some of which is cooked to order. There was nothing special at this buffet. The desserts were disappointing. Not a treat on the table was worth the calories, according to our table, but the children did like the chocolate chip cookies. Again, disappointing choices given the nearly $40 price. Only coffee and soft drinks were included. And, just for feedback, I called twice a month in advance to make reservations and was told to call back by a dismissive woman. She said they weren't ready for Mother's Day yet! What is there to get ready for? Open a calendar. Write my name down. You've done this before! The people answering the phones should be pleasant and polite. Of the four different people I ended up talking to over the weeks, making the reservation and then confirming it, only one was. read more

Went to a first communion here today that was in The Haversham House-separate from the main building. It was a beautiful spot with a large space, huge bar, chandeliers and a stone fireplace. The service was fantastic. The passed appetizers were delicious and so was the buffet. Everything g was tasty and hot. Overall a great place to hold a function. read more

The Haversham - New American Near Me - Westerly, Rhode Island

I asked the hostess if pesto should be green. She said," yes". I asked her if she saw any pesto on my pesto chicken sandwich. She did point at a thin red wash with seeds on the bun and asked if it might be "tomato pesto?". I suggested that the description on the menu should be changed. I had expected traditional pesto. I would not have ordered this sandwich. It's a little problem but I expect the list of ingredients to be accurate. If substitutions are made it should be known up front. P.S. Not worth bringing the leftover home. read more

My partner and I were going to The Haversham on a Sunday evening as part of a large party of family (there were 12 of us). It became clear that reservations were not possible and our best bet was to show up and wait until they could accommodate us. We were particularly picky in requesting outdoor seating and The Haversham was not long in having us wait at a table in one of their front gardens before seating us. The outdoor dining area was pretty, under a huge tent and not too crowded. You didn't have to pass through the restaurant to get to the patio which was nice. Aside from adapted salads, our plant based choices off the menu were the Beyond Burger (without the cheese and aioli it came with), the Seared Black Bean Burger (without the cheese it came with), or the Grilled Veggie Wrap (without the pesto it came with which had parmesan in it). They were out of both the Beyond Burger and the Black Bean Burger, so we each got the Grilled Veggie Wrap and substituted the pesto for avocado. A side of fries came with our wrap. Considering the size of our group, the service was pretty fast. The wraps were sufficiently filling and flavorful with a dash of salt and pepper. There was a bit more wrap than vegetables, but neither of us seemed to mind. The fries were thickly cut, which I'm not normally a huge fan of, however they were fried perfectly with a wonderful crisp, but nice and soft on the inside. Everyone else seemed to enjoy their meals. My one major qualm with The Haversham is the lack of order ready plant based items on the menu. There wasn't one. The three available (aside from their salads which all had animal products in them) had to be altered. We didn't even bother asking if the Black Bean Burger was egg free because it wasn't available. If it wasn't, that would've brought our choices down to two. We certainly were't expecting a full menu to choose from, but something like three or four plant based items would have made The Haversham feel more inclusive. read more

Pretty discouraged about the customer service. Called to see if I could have a gift card paid for over the phone and picked up by someone else as I live over an hour away. Unfortunately, the bartender said that he couldn't take a card over the phone. I've never heard of such a thing as sometimes you pay for takeout over the phone or several times I've had gift cards mailed to me. Unfortunately we had to go with another restaurant in the area. Upset because we do like it there and we think the food is great but Customer Service is lacking. I think it was just pure laziness.. read more

been here few more times. all in all decent, greeters and servers were friendly and efficient, but standard seems to have dropped on the food a bit. clams a la sham is still ok, but compared to the old pic posted here, it just seems to be a bit...different. clams were still cooked right, clean and flavorful, but i no longer get that "mmm mmm good" sensation like i did at first. fish and chips (kids and adult size) used to be my other go-to. at the most recent visit, both seemed a tad too brown (see pic), the batter a bit thick, and the fish didn't taste of anything. might have to up the ante and try their mixed grill plate next...not finding much else that entices me on the menu. but please, get on with that changing table!!! read more

The Haversham - disclaimer: it's 2 days old. didn't change the fact that it was too brown / batter too thick (consistency-wise and volume-wise). - New American Near Me - Westerly, Rhode Island

Wow! Starts at putting your name in at 5:45 and still waiting for food at 8:30?? I know the new Hav-a-Lot drink sand play ground suckers people in but the terrible main bar and grill SUX!! GFL!! NOSTARS!!!!!!! read more

It was my third time dining at the Haversham Tavern. Because I was alone this time, I decided to sit at the bar. The gentleman to my left lovely used the F word every third word. The gentleman to my right, yelled out to the bartender, "Can you change the channel I don't want to watch the GD Red Sox!" I mean I would consider Westerly Rhode Island Red Sox country. The meal was excellent however the people at the bar we rudand it made for an uncomfortable evening. read more

Made the mistake of going there today, Memorial Day. Made a reservation for three. 1st off, the handicap ramp brings you into the bar area, where the high school waitstaff doesn't feel the need to move out of the way for someone w/mobility issues coming thru, they just expect that person to get out of their way. We finally get to the hostess desk and the high schooler who was seating people proceeds to tell us we can either sit in the bar area at a high top or wait for a table in the dining room. I had my 88 yr old mom w/mobility issues who can't climb up on a bar chair and we didn't want to be in such a loud, chaotic area. So we said we'd wait. Sporadically, the high schooler said he was waiting for people to leave in the dining room before he could seat us. This went on a few times for the next 20 mins. Then his fellow high schooler staff were coming by telling him he was killing it and he responded, "I know". So after 20 mins, he tells us he doesn't know when people are going to leave in the dining room so do we want to sit at a low top table in the bar area. At that point, I said we were leaving. My husband said to him what's the point of making a reservation. The high schooler didn't say anything, just shrugged his shoulders and walked off. What was funny, two women who cut in front of us when we walked into the restaurant and didn't have a reservation, were seated by Mr. Killing It at a very large table when there were tables that 2 people could sit at available. read more

It's the perfect bar for a quick bite and drink with friends. It's not the place you come for a 5 star meal- you come to have good bar food and atmosphere. I really enjoyed our time and meal here and would certainly return! read more

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Go Pats!! Go Redskins! During football season "The Sham" is the place to be!! They have tv's everywhere and a view from every table and the huge bar. You can even listen to the game in the bathroom. Super family friendly for both young and old. Separate rooms for dining as a larger party, both with tv's too. The staff is the nicest around, especially the hostesses. There's almost always a wait on game days, so call ahead and check or get on the list early and hit the bar for the wait. They have an outside tent too part of the year. Parking is crowded but there are always spots. Menu is diverse, lots of great apps, salads, entrees and sandwiches. Drinks are good. The walls are packed with cool autographed sports stuff. If you have football fan sons, the Sham is the best place for "guy day"... People there to have fun, and even the bar area is safe to eat with the kids... No drunk swearing morons, just some couples and buddies with their game day jerseys on and some families or older people relaxing and having a good time... I recommend everything on the menu and a giant mug of beer!! GO PATS! read more

I checked out the Haversham for the first time Sunday night during the Giants/Patriots game & came away a fan. I only ordered wings but they do have an extensive menu that looks promising. If the rest of the menu is as good as the wings then the Haversham should stick around for a while unlike the previous restaurants before it. The sign out front advertises 25 cents during NFL games which I couldn't resist. They only have 3 flavors (buffalo, BBQ & sweet chili) but they were a good size & very flavorful. I try wings everywhere I go & can safely say they are the best in the area. They have a pretty good beer selection too & (like Keith T.) I would recommend the Drifter Pale Ale! For 30 wings & 4 beers I spent $31 with tip. The property is beautiful outside with stone work & impecible landscaping. The inside is warm & inviting. I sat in the bar area which has an abundance of flat screen TVs all turned to NFL games. They advertise that they have the DirecTV NFL package which I don't think anyone else in the Westerly area has. I'm 34 & I think I was the youngest one in there though which didn't bother me but I found it odd. If you're looking for a classy sports bar that has great wings & a great beer selection you need to check out the Haversham. I can't wait to go back. read more

The Haversham - New American Near Me - Westerly, Rhode Island

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Arrived at 6:10pm and added our names to the wait list. Seated by 7pm. Didn't get main meal until after 8. Ordered the Big Fish sandwich. It was all bread and no fish, like corn dog breading. The sweet potato fries were cold. read more

Wonderful meal on July 20th, a hot, miserable July start to my vacation. Not wanting to sit on our vacation rental on the first night, we ventured out with the rest of Rhode Island seeking a cool place to have a drink and a meal. The grounds are wonderful, especially with a cool breeze blowing, a cold draft in hand and a short wait for a table. Once inside the mare ice was fine, the food was pleasant and the temperature was cool. Everything we wanted for the family night out read more

never been disappointed food, service, and atmosphere top notch some of the best fish and chips that I have had

My fiancé and I went to the Haversham last night for the Bruins/Blackhawks game seeing they had an "all you can you eat" wing deal during the 1st game of the Stanley Cup Finals. We arrived about 7:30pm (30 minutes before the game) and it was fairly packed, but not overwhelming. We sat in the bar area which has 9 flat screen TV's, a small bar, and mostly high-top tables. The place certainly filled up as soon as the game started though. Food: We each had the French onion soup - which was very good (very cheesy). We also took advantage of the all you can eat wings - why not right? The 3 flavors to choose from were: Buffalo, BBQ & Sweet Chile (also you can order them plain if you want). The Sweet Chile was by far my favorite, but they were all good. The wings were on the average to large size, naked (un-breaded), and delicious. I'd definitely order them again, especially the Sweet Chile style. Drinks: They had at least a 10-12 beers on tap and a long list of bottled beers. A 25oz bud light draft was $5 and bud light bottles were $3. Decent beer prices for sure. A glass of the house Pinot Grigio was only $4.50 (certainly generous with the pour). We didn't have any mixed drinks, but definitely a decent amount of beers/wines to choose from. Service: Anticipating the large crowds for the game, the staff was fully prepared. There were waiters/waitresses everywhere, and a few members of management walking the floor at all times. Our waitress was very friendly and provided great service. No complaints at all with the service. Overall, good experience and definitely would go back. Enjoy. read more

The Haversham - Buffalo and Sweet Chile Wings - New American Near Me - Westerly, Rhode Island

I've posted before with pix. Just to say this time that once again, never disappointed here. Five of us this past Saturday sat outside the entrance surrounded by flowers and it was perfect. We all liked what we had. Always a great portion at a reasonable price. The fish and chips, the grilled veggie wrap the red, white and blue 8 oz. burger; and two other dishes, all outstanding!! Our waiter was Jonathan who was also very personable and also very funny. And despite his recent knee surgery, did a great job up and down the stairs. BTW, he takes great photos. Don't hesitate to ask him. Always here and look forward to more great dining experiences. read more

The Haversham - The veggie wrap grilled! Her fave! - New American Near Me - Westerly, Rhode Island

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Very good food. Good service. Was visiting the area. Had the clam cakes that were very good. Had the haddock which was also good

I met my cousin here for a birthday dinner before the dinner rush. The night started off a little poorly as I was waiting for her at what I guess is the back door for half an hour and she was waiting at the front door. Since they seat from both areas I didn't realize I was in the wrong place and the waitstaff never clued us in that hey there is a lady also waiting for someone at their other entrance. This did give me time to take in the ambiance. The atmosphere in the backroom is an odd mix of dark Pub/sportsbar (SO MANY TVS!! Like inches away from each other) and quaint cafe with high seating by windows that look over the green scenery. The front room area is more well light and bright from the sun and windows but the tables are close enough together that I did have a waitresses butt brush but against our table as she tried to get by with another tables order. It also meant that when a noisier family was seated near us we could have participated in every conversation. That said...the food was freaking fantastic. My swordfish was buttery and coleslaw tasty and fresh. My onion rings delicious and some of the best I've had. The prices were pretty reasonable and the service pretty on top of it despite not clueing us in on each others presence earlier. I will say that my cousin got a steak and some fixings and they need to do something with their plating. I think if they made the plates smaller it might help or add some garnish? It looks like little islands of food on a large expanse of plate. This was especially bad on my cousins dish. I definitely want to go here again and try other dishes...so minus some eccentricities a definite recommend. read more

The Haversham - Swordfish with cole slaw and onion rings. - New American Near Me - Westerly, Rhode Island

Yummy, quick service. Pub-like with good eats and an insane amount of space. Great for family dining.

Full disclosure: I grew up eating seafood in cape cod and firmly believe it's the best cold water seafood in the United States. For off season it was packed, myself and 2 girlfriends arrived and they told us it was an approximate 25 min wait, so we headed to the bar and ordered drinks, they ask for your number and text you a link to table up to watch your place in line. Which was fantastic and didn't leave you frustrated or worried you missed your name. Once seated we ordered nachos with southwest chicken to start- they were large, came quick but the chicken was quite salty. We ordered lobster hushpuppies which were not bad...a lot of breading took away from the lobster taste. The aioli it came in was very good. The loster bisque was very buttery and needed more lobster, the clam chowder wasn't bad( just not my favorite). For dinner we all had salads, I had the fried calamari salad that was actually very good, different and had a great amount of calamari in it. It was over romain so the leaf stayed crispy. Service was good, he was attentive and we didn't wait long for much , but food was mediocre. My friend informed me it's usually better but I'm not in a hurry to rush back and try again. read more

Had my daughter's baby shower here. The staff was amazing and extremely accommodating. Brendan, the event coordinator, was great to work with. We did the buffet and all the food was delicious. We had dietary restrictions and all were handled seamlessly. I highly recommend Haversham House. read more

Do not book your wedding here. I don't typically leave reviews, but I felt this was necessary to warn others. I was the maid of honor for my best friend's wedding at the Haversham. Tara, the event coordinator for the venue was completely unreliable throughout the entire process. The bride would call, email, and leave multiple voicemails for days and often never receive a call back from Tara. It got to the point where multiple other people close to the bride would have to try and reach Tara, because it almost seemed like she was purposely avoiding the bride, making the wedding planning process more stressful for her than it needed to be. I understand she has other weddings/events to manage, but there is no reason it should have continuously been that difficult to get a hold of her. The day of the wedding did not make up for the stress leading up to the wedding. There were not enough seats set up for all of her guests (her final headcount had not increased after she gave it). AV equipment that was requested had not been noted, so it was scrambled together last minute. The two hors d'oeurves that were chosen by the bride and groom were never brought out to the wedding guests, and instead there were two different hors d'oeurves served to guests that were completely random and not wanted. The wedding had cupcakes instead of a big wedding cake, and multiple wedding guests had seen staff of the Haversham taking and eating the cupcakes that were for the wedding guests. I work for a company in planning and throwing special events often, and none of this behavior would ever be tolerated. I do have a few positive things to say, the food for the wedding and rehearsal dinner prepared by the Haversham was all very good. I would recommend going to the restaurant at The Haversham for lunch or dinner, just not for booking events. Tara, the event coordinator also has a VRBO house rental next door to the wedding venue available for rental for wedding guests, and the VRBO rental was extremely nice, spacious, comfortable, and equipped with a lot of cups, plates, silverware, towels, etc. read more

Did Thanksgiving, entire plate was room temperature, no gravy, uncooked carrots, dessert was awful, brownie sundae with a huge mound of whipped cream so the ratio was 10 percent brownie and fudge to 90 percent whipped cream... not going back ): read more

Excellent food , great service. The ambiance of the restaurant is amazing. Can be very busy at times , so make reservations.

Historic bar with view of water. Food was good. Service was excellent. Atmosphere was cozy and we are partial to historic buildings so it made it all the more enjoyable. read more

We ate dinner here tonight and rate a 2 star. I had the baked haddock which had 1/4 stick of butter drowning it, I could not taste the haddock. Cup of clam chowder had an off taste (like sour cream) and no clam flavor. Sides were just ok. My wife and son both had fish & chips. Our waitress sold them the dish because she said the portions were HUGE but actually medium. My wife is 5'4" 110lbs and she never finishes her meal but she finished tonight. Fish was left in fryer a bit too long, although was not burnt but was past golden brown. I told our waitress about these issues and she just told us there are several cooks. read more

One of my favorites! The menu has a nice variety so I don't get bored having the same dish over and over. The beer selection is fantastic and the atmosphere in the bar area is great. Lots of TVs make it the place to be during football season! Don't want to sit in the bar area? They have a cozy little room off the bar area that's much quieter and probably a little more kid friendly. Nice outdoor dining as well. Food quality has always been good in my experience. I've never had to send anything back. The staff is always friendly and welcoming. Overall a really fun place to eat whether with friends or your significant other. read more

Great American style restaurant with consistency over the years. Nice place to eat at the bar and watch a game. Hugely popular in season, so be prepared to wait. The Neely added Shamlot outdoor bar and entertainment venue is cool. read more

Food and service was excellent! Have to recommend the French Onion Soup and soft baked Pretzels, sooooo good!

THE BEST French Onion soup in the area. The mixed drinks sometimes taste really weird though and if you love watching sports it's okay but so many TVs at once it kind of makes you just want to leave. I do love some of their food though. read more

Clam cakes and chowdah! SO delicious. Then the grilled salmon was pretty awesome!! The waitress was on top of things and pretty great! I asked to see if they had crown apple, which they didn't, but then one of the bar tenders came up to me and said what they had for flavored whisky and what not.. Peanut butter whisky, tasty, he said he'd come up with a drink for me. he did not disappoint at all. His take on a raspberry peanut butter cup martini. SO delicious and dangerous! Need to go again ASAP haha read more

Great option when we are in the area. Restaurant seats a lot of people so even on a weekend night or during the height of summer there is not much of a wait.if you do have to wait there is a nice garden to walk around outside. I am a creature of habit and usually go for the Mixed Grill or the Prime Rib. Good kids meal options and over all good value. read more

Great restaurant setting. So much food to choose from and everything we had was delicious. Service was excellent to boot. I would definitely go back! read more

Always have loved the Haversham, we have had many family gatherings here. I am only writing this review because I want them to continue to do well. Dylan was a great server but food was not good today, e.g.: 1. Chicken caesar wraps should not be soaked in dressing, rendering said wrap useless in a puddle of nothingness. 2. Staple clam cakes lacked a necessary ingredient - clams. 3. Good clam chowder doesn't contain 1/2 cup flour to make it "creamy." C'mon guys.... read more

Love the sham. Great atmosphere, excellent food, reasonable prices, awesome service. Also, 43000 tvs.

The reviews don't do this place justice. My husband and I ate here a few days ago and ordered the stuffies, crab cakes, lobster bisque, and the red white and blue burger. Everything was super delicious. I'd even say the stuffies and crab cakes were some of the best both of us have ever had. The atmosphere was fun and lively and our server was super friendly. We'll be back for sure. read more

Great food, great service!!!!! Our server worked his butt off and was very personable! Def coming back

We had our wedding reception at the The Haversham in September, 2017. From the planning, to the execution, to the quality of the food, everything was fantastic. Wedding planning is foreign territory for most brides, but The Haversham staff made the process 100x less stressful. Jack, our event manager at The Haversham, was beyond patient and helpful throughout the process - and we're very thankful for that! Importantly, he calmly coached us through each step and told us about small details that we wound't have thought of on our own. He also allowed us to customize our menu and offer a couple of specialty items for people with dietary restrictions. Inside and out, the venue is beautiful. Our guests loved the food and the drinks. I can't recommend this place enough for a wedding! read more

The Haversham - The Haversham was the perfect place for our wedding! - New American Near Me - Westerly, Rhode Island

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The Haversham was the first restaurant we discovered when we bought our house in Westerly 8 years ago! We have been fans ever since! The food is consistently good, everything we have tried is delicious! Their French Onion Soup is to die for! This is our go to restaurant! read more