We love coming to O'Brien + Brough when we're home visiting!…read more Great date night spot or meeting up for classy drinks with friends. We've been here a few times and my drinks are always on point. The Clover Club Punch is one of my favorites. It's a great spot with friendly staff in an awesome location.

What a classy, romantic, high quality addition to Bristol! Parking is usually easy to find in the…read moreplaza lot or on Wood Street if needed. Staff was very friendly and genuinely interesting to talk to the most recent time I visited. The atmosphere is perfect for a date night, with sexy, low mood lighting, trendy flower decor on the tables, even quirky and fun wallpaper in the bathrooms. The cocktail list is unique and has a little something for everyone. My drink had notes of rose which I found so different and delightful, though I ordered mine without egg white in it since I can't quite get into that cocktail ingredient trend. Everyone I've brought here has enjoyed their drink - glassware is pretty and photogenic but I do feel the portions are on the smaller side. What a great, "vibey" little spot to take a date, a friend on a bar crawl or quick afternoon catch up, and so on! Lots of other great stops in this plaza too, you could make a whole day out of this area without ever having to move your car. I feel I've traveled somewhere far away and a little exotic when I come here - a class act that hasn't let me down yet.

This place is a fantastic Irish Pub a block away from the water. It is a short distance from Main…read moreStreet and really must be tried. It makes a cold day even better if you get to sit by the fireplace. Food is wonderful. As with lots of RI places, they have Stuffies ( a stuffed quahog) but they bring it up a notch with their own cocktail sauce. It really creates a new experience. Lots of Pub favorites but the meatloaf is great. Add a pint of Guinness and it is a great day!

TLDR: good food, warm atmosphere, hometown feel, excellent prices…read more Already looking forward to coming back to one of my new fav spots in Bristol. The place is cozy (they even have a fireplace going for the winter!) with attentive service. The food was delicious-- I got the salmon with my choice of two sides (sweet potato fries and rice pilaf). All were so good-- and only for $25! My boyfriend got the Galway Chicken Sandwich which was good (he said the fries were just average-- so maybe get the sweet potato fries bc they seemed better.) Def stop by for a delish casual lunch or dinner.

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.

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.

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

Had a really great lunch here while visiting Bristol! My husband is from Rhode Island and we were…read morevisiting from San Francisco, he said Thames is a must, and it was. The calamari was fresh and so delicious. The fish n chips were HUGE and so delicious, tender on the inside and crispy on the outside. Great fries, well seasoned, and the fish was very fresh and a huge portion for the price (literally double from sf) Shannon, our server was awesome and super friendly. We were surprised it was her first day! I'm suprised with all the negative reviews, they must be with previous server(s) or management. The views and ambiance were great, service was attentive, and the food was excellent and affordable. Worth a visit!

Visited recently and sad to say our review has changed. The prices have significantly increased yet…read morethe food has gotten slightly worse. Our server was very friendly and the view is always lovely. However, we won't be back. Good - Orange salmon was very good. Fish & Chips were good. Chicken nachos were VERY cheesy. Bad - Ribs were overcooked and very greasy. Calamari was fine, nothing special. Blood orange marg (tasted like apple juice?). Long Island iced tea. Total was over $300 for 5 entrees, an appetizer, two cocktails and a beer.

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.

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.

Very unexpectedly found this place and had 3 other friends join. All the apps and all our meals…read morewere really good. They have Maine Lunch beer on tap and all the mixed drinks were also good with the espresso martini being my favorite of the night. Nice small dim lit bar and booths with good drinks and food

Stopped in for their burger and a beer Wednesday night deal on a date. The burger was cooked…read moreperfectly. Everything else was just so so. Also the bartender gave us a bill that wasn't our full order but rang up a totally different price which was correct for everything we ordered but wasn't what the actual bill had said. Something small but felt really weird. Like a bait and switch.

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!

The Tipsy Toboggan has been by faithful go-to every time I visit Fall River and everything else is…read moreclosed. The Britney Spears in the family compared to the Tipsy Seagull's Jamie Lynn Spears, the Toboggan is a bit elevated -- and not just because it's slightly above sea level. Is the food incredible? No. But did I devour a buffalo chicken bread bowl in two portions over the course of a single night? You bet your Portuguese a$s I did.

I've visited this restaurant twice before and never had this type of experience, but today was…read moreextremely disappointing. When I walked in, I stood in the waiting area for about 10 minutes waiting to be seated. The restaurant was not busy, and there were two servers sitting at the bar chatting with the bartender who clearly saw me but did not acknowledge or greet me. A simple "Hi, we'll be right with you" would have gone a long way. Eventually, the bartender (a tall young man) approached me without greeting me and started walking upstairs. He then turned around and said, "I forgot a menu," as if it was an afterthought. When we got upstairs, he placed (more like tossed) the menu on a table that still had a dirty cup on it that looked like someone had just been drinking from it. Instead of addressing that, he immediately walked over to another table to check on two guests who were already dining. After finishing with them, he walked right past me without asking if I'd like to start with a drink or acknowledging that I was even seated. There was absolutely no hospitality it felt more like hostility and indifference. The ambiance is aesthetically pleasing, but unfortunately that's where the positives end. The food is mediocre at best and definitely not worth overlooking such poor service. Customer service makes or breaks a dining experience, and today it completely broke it for me. I won't be returning and would recommend trying one of the many other restaurants in the area instead.