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    Trafford Restaurant

    3.5 (304 reviews)
    ModerateNew American
    Closed 10:30 am - 8:00 pm

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    TRAFFORD RESTAURANT ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Casual
    Good for groups

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    Cosmo
    Holly S.

    My husband and were in the area and got last minutes reservations for a Friday night in January. The ambiance is very nice. We sat on the second floor where there are big windows overlooking the water. It was dark out, but I imagine it's quite lovely in the day time. The pan roast is their signature dish. I highly recommend. It's quite flavorful. The cosmo was made perfectly. There were quite a few dishes on the menu I'd like to try so we'll definitely be back.

    great selection for Gluten free items, breads, scallops, fried food along with great service and atmosphere

    Robert S.

    Nice restaurant in Warren by the water. Lots of parking in its private lot. We liked the food we got (I got the Swordfish and my husband got the Brioche Chicken), but for the price we paid, we felt the portions were not very generous. We were both hungry after finishing our meals to the point that when we got home we had to eat stuff from our pantry.... To me, if we are spending over $100 for 2 dishes and drinks, the least you could hope for is to be satisfied and full. That was not the case. Maybe if the restaurant makes the serving sizes a bit bigger, they would have more repeat business from satisfied customers.

    Salmon Burger and house cut fries. Sorry I took a bite before the photo.
    Tracey H.

    It was a delightful lunch today at Trafford Restaurant. This was our first time here. The ambience was very relaxing and inviting. The service was attentive and kind. The food was delicious. The salmon burger is delicious and the fries were tasty. I would recommend the Trafford restaurant.

    Their Australian Wagyu was delicious. The edges were a pretty fatty but it was good overall.
    Krystal J.

    I came here today as a second last hoorah before a major surgery tomorrow. Last night at another restaurant unfortunately went terribly so I wanted to make up for it. My visit to Trafford today with a friend really hit the spot! The hostess found our reservation and asked our preference on seating. It was a breath of fresh air and we were able to get seats right on the deck overlooking the beautiful water and scenery. We ordered some appetizers. We started with the scallops with bacon that were delicious! The corn puree and maple glaze really made the dish pop! It was an absolute MUST try! You can tell the scallops were fresh! The crab cakes were great and the corn topping on them made them even better! Normally I request extra sauce but these didn't need anything added to make them delicious! The Ahi tuna appetizer was incredibly. The temp and flavor was PERFECT! Our calamari was good but I only ordered it because the menu states that it includes rings and tentacles which is very rare to come by in Rhode Island. The sauce was good but there were absolutely no tentacles which was rather disappointing. This was my least favorite because I was really looking forward to the tentacles (my favorite part). We split a Wagyu Australian strip that was good. The edges were super fatty but it was overall good. It was cooked to temp throughout. I wouldn't say it was the best wagyu I've ever had but it was very well seasoned and great compared to a lot of other local spots that sell Wagyu. It was certainly worthy of the price though! The dish overall was great once cutting the fat off. I would probably order it again cause for a steak it had great flavor and the cooks definitely know how to season things like a champ (which is shockingly rare these days). Our server was great. My friend's drinks were perfect. I had ordered a Chandon split with a side of oj which was served with ice? But after picking the ice out I was able to make my mimosa like I prefer since ordering a mimosa never guarantees the champagne/OJ ratio for for one's preference. Overall, that's nothing to care about when she was so attentive in many ways that so many other establishment lack. You can truly tell she cares! She was above and beyond friendly and helpful and that's what matters. Both of the hostesses were wonderful and very friendly. I would 100% come back here in a heartbeat. This is my second time at this establishment. I probably won't order the calamari again but otherwise everything was delicious! I took one star off just for false advertisement when it came to the calamari. I believe that the restaurant should update their menu if the appetizer doesn't include the ingredients stated in the future. The remainder of our experience was great though. I would absolutely recommend this restaurant to friends and family going forward.

    Short rib bolognese

    My husband and I tried this place for the first time for date night and it was so worth it. The restaurant is right on the water with an amazing view. Our server Megan was in training and she was very pleasant and attentive. I had the Short rib bolognese and my husband had the pecan salmon which I will get next time we go. Both dishes were delicious and the portions were great size. So glad we finally got to eat here and we'll definitely be back.

    French dip with truffle Parmesan fries

    What a gem of a spot, greeted by the host and taken upstairs to enjoy lunch with a lovely view. Morgan was our server and she was excellent. We enjoyed the French dip and short rib melt, sandwiches were delicious. Our truffle Parmesan fries were also great. The view was amazing and service exceptional. Can't wait to go back!

    Short rib bolognese
    Ana F.

    Overall our dinner was delicious! Drinks were great, we got the pear martini and grapefruit martini. Bread and butter was delicious but you pay extra for additional rolls, which is ridiculous. Our food was delicious! We got the burger and bolognese. Restaurant is super cute. We sat outside with cover and heaters which was lovely. The only thing was service was a little slow but super friendly. We recommend and will return!

    Mojito
    Sovana P.

    The food was good but was not very happy with the appetizer. We had ordered the calamari. There were more peppers and Cherico. The drinks were great. My main course was delicious. Our waitress was very nice. The restaurant has a great view. I would definitely recommend it and go back.

    Feeling peachy
    Sam W.

    Very nice staff, was definitely the best food, and I ate it all and actually felt full! I recommend get the feeling peachy drink, with Caesar salad! With the short rib bolognese! So dang good, recommend coming here for family dinners :D

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    The food was delicious and Shelby took great care of us! The crispy shrimp was amazing!

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