My husband and I have been wanting to try this place for awhile. The interior decor is beautiful. We started with shrimp cocktail, which wasn't super cold and we were only given a small amount of cocktail sauce. I got pumpkin gnocchi which was delicious. My husband had the ribeye, which was over cooked to his liking and did not have much sauce to add to the flavor. Drinks were great. We'd try it again! read more

Came here for brunch on Saturday not knowing it's only on Sundays. So ended up getting lunch. There was good amount of parking available that day but it can get full fast. They have complimentary valet parking in the evening. Loved the location which is the main thing for the restaurant, overlooks the Barrington river and is great for sunsets. Drinks/cocktails were not great, would probably go with beer or wine next time. Got the raspberry smash which wasn't great and also got the berry vodka drink which ended up being like a strawberry lemonade. For food/appetizers, I'd recommend getting the mussels and the burrata platter. The Brussels sprouts were pretty good too although the goat cheese that came with it was not that great. Oysters were alright, bit pricey at 3$ a piece. Also got the cubano panini which was quite good. Service was good, only thing was all the food was brought out at once. Would've preferred having the apps first. Overall, for food and drinks alone I'd say 3.5 stars but the location makes it a 4. read more

I am a traveling private Chef when my step sister said we can go to the Crepe place no tables so we went across the parking lot to Trafford. Great choice the best crispy Brussell Sprouts I have ever had!!! Delicate sauce. Then I ordered the Pasta Bolognese, she ordered the fish tacos. We also ordered the truffle fries which were better than Ajax Tavern in Aspen; delish! The Bolognese is also the best I have ever had. Everything is so well seasoned I always ask for fresh cracked pepper it did not need anything. As a Chef it was also the noodle they choose. Like a radiator soaking up all the sauce!!! Made by Rhody Pasta in Tiverton. Then if that wasn't enough delish braised short rib meat on top!!! Everything was the best. Including the service which was so well done!!! Thank You for being in Warren RI Love JuneBug read more

The setting of this restaurant is the real showstopper. We stopped in to check it out before my friends bridal shower in April. Food was good- I got the turkey panini and it was alright. The fries and drinks were delicious. The upstairs is beautiful in decor and vibes read more

What a lovely setting to enjoy a delicious lunch on their veranda, on the waterfront! So picturesque! The service is impeccable & the food quite delicious, plentiful, and beautifully presented! Highly recommend checking out this restaurant! read more

Great location. Slow service with OK food. But not worth the prices they were charging. It will be my only visit.

Went here tonight spent $25 for cold fish and chips with barely a teaspoon of tartar sauce. They proceeded to seat a table directly behind us with a toddler that was screaming mind you the restraunt was empty the toddler proceeded to scream and throw things non stop. Management did nothing to intervene. Can understand that children can be hard but this was over the top can understand this happen ing at a Chili's not when you are spending over 35$ for a entree read more

the food is fantastic from drinks to desert we had the pear martini, lobster bisque, pear salad, calamari, ahi tuna, mahi mahi tacos, the statler chicken, short rib bolognese , filet mignon, summer squash pasta,fish n chips, crème brûlée, flourless chocolate cake, and the best strawberry cake ever the service is awesome great views of the sunset and boats going by. We went back the following Friday to try more dishes. Ask for Amelia she is great can't wait to go back again my new fav restaurant read more

Went on a Saturday looking for brunch, but was told brunch is only on Sundays. So we picked options we really didn't want. Will try again on a Sunday. read more

Came here for a family lunch. This place has a nice atmosphere and the waterfront views are gorgeous. Our server was also very nice. However, I, as well as my family (who is not a picky bunch at all!) did not really enjoy our meals. The calamari was pretty okay. My aunt and I got the salmon burger. Ive had many salmon burgers in the past, but this one was bland, with a really doughy texture. There was not a lot of the sauce on the burger either. My partner got the fish tacos and they were extremely bland. I honestly think they forgot the seasoning. My brother (whose birthday we were here celebrating) liked his pork bahn mi, but again, it was slightly under seasoned. However, the truffle fries were pretty decent. Maybe we came on a bad day, but it was a Saturday afternoon, so im not sure what happened. read more

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Haven't been here for n about 6 years.....likely won't be back for another 6. Beautiful Sunday afternoon and the place is empty. Ordered two drinks that took 20 minutes minutes to arrive at our table. Was going to order an app but was on a time schedule and afraid we wouldn't be served in time. It's too bad...the location and building are absolutely beautiful. read more

A fantastic local vibe. Great seafood dishes, THE BEST burger you will find. Really can't say enough about this "hidden gem" Not many places we go check all the boxes, but this one does EVERY TIME!! Bartender Extraordinaire, our Shenelle, is worth the trip alone. She will make you one of her signature cocktails(to die for)or whatever your comfortable with. Russ, the owner runs a tight ship and it shows. Crissy, the manager, is such a blast of positivity that permeates right through the staff. So nice to see. Just love this place. Say hi to us at the bar!! read more

Beautiful interior and nautical themes after being redone and reopened. Love sitting at the bar upstairs with a great water view and sunset. The martini collection is worth trying all of them. read more

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Went on Father's Day. Dad enjoyed the views of the water. Service was good and food and drinks excellent

Great to be back! Great staff, shout out to Lyn, great friendly service. Food was superb! Missed this envionment/place. Remember some of the staff from preCovid days. Food was great. read more

Trafford Restaurant - Beautiful Saturday night at Trafford's. - New American Near Me - Warren, Rhode Island

Comfortable, quiet, not too crowded, clean, fresh flowers. Timely & friendly service. The shrimp scampi was light & perfectly delicious! The crab cakes and chicken sandwich delectable. All freshly made and tasty. read more

Restaurant was noisy, crowded, tables on patio were close together and passersby kept kicking back of my chair. Food was mediocre and pricey for size of portion. There was no parking, we had a handicap sticker, and the only handicap parking space was half used by someone with no sticker. After we ordered, the waitress announced that the spaces along the waterfront were reserved for boat owners who paid an annual fee. The parking lot is shared with two other restaurants, and there was no on street parking available within 3 blocks. Altogether a disappointing dining experience. If you are considering this location, do so in January or some other winter month, and be sure that you have plenty time to park. read more

Such a pretty atmosphere, but everyone's entrees were just so lackluster and not remotely worth the price. Two of us had fish and chips, and sadly it was one of the worst pieces of cod I've ever had with an obvious freezer burn taste and texture. read more

Food is so good! Lobster roll was overfilled. And there was a beautiful view! Definitely will be coming back here!

Service from the Bartender Colleen was amazing. Very kind, helpful, and knowledgeable (: The food was delicious and reasonably priced, I recommend the pecan salmon. Also, best risotto I've ever had. read more

Trafford Restaurant - Pecan Salmon and Risotto - New American Near Me - Warren, Rhode Island

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Great food, service and atmosphere. Traffords location is over looking the water, love the stuffed Quahogs. I would definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a great meal and atmosphere. read more

Update: Came here again and had a wonderful time. Came at 12:30pm on a Tuesday with my brothers and grandmother and sat immediately upon arrival and everyone enjoyed it. Service was friendly and food was served in ample time from ordering. Appetizer: Calamari - came with the rings and the tentacles. Came with fried peppers, chorizo, and an aioli dressing served with this dish. Main dish: Soba noodles - good portion size and great flavor. My grandmother also got this dish and loved it, which I was surprised only because she's not very familiar with Asian cuisine, so for her to like it, it says a lot. Would get again. Side of fries - nothing crazy, portion was enough split with another person. Cute presentation. Still recommend this restaurant. read more

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I was a little disappointed. The view and the restaurant itself is lovely but the food is a little off. I went for lunch on Friday and steak tips that my friend ordered was stringy and he tends to be a bit picky . My order was the crab cakes . The presentation was nice and they were ok. I sent my son and girlfriend there for dinner last night thinking they would love the atmosphere. He ordered the rib eye and Jess had the lobster Mac . She said instead of a cheesy sauce it was more of a seafood taste. I would try again. I will say our waitress was attentive and friendly. read more

Nice fresh seafood options. Really nice patio for outdoor dining right on the water. Full menu, nice waitress. Perfect for warm spring day

Absolutely delicious food in a stunning atmosphere. Enjoyed this restaurant before it re-opened and even more since.

I have visited Trafford's many times over the years and it doesn't disappoint. It is a beautiful restaurant inside, and the view outside overlooks water with some pretty boats. This is always a serene look. I ordered the Trafford Pan Roast. A combination of different seafood, potatoes, in a spicy, seafood broth. The squid was rubbery, 1/2 the mussels were closed, a thin tail end of cod, 2 perfectly cooked jumbo shrimp, overcooked potato cubes, and the broth was good, but was not spicy. My son ordered the steak tips with mashed potatoes. He was very happy with his meal. Overall, the waitstaff is outstanding, beautiful room, and the food was ok. I love their food most nights, so I won't hold this against them. Suggestion: the chairs are not comfortable. More attractive, comfortable chairs to match the rest of the decor would be great! read more

I love this place! I've been here for a private function and a few times for dinner and every time they are wonderful. The staff are so friendly and welcoming. The view of the water is beautiful in any season, I would stay all day if I could. Very well thought out list of mocktails, my favorite being the raspberry lime Rickey. The food is obviously very important and they knock that out of the park too. I still think about the ahi tuna tartare on wontons that I had at the function because they were so unbelievably good. This is a tried and true restaurant that I tell everyone to visit. read more

First time here. Such a pleasant experience all together. Beginning with the hostess who went out of her way to clear a table so we got a window view and following with great service by Hanna it all worked. The meals : calamari, Trafford cod and scallops were delicious. The banana cream pie was unique & amazing. read more

Thank you again for people who take the time to evaluate restaurants... you did it again! Trafford in Warren RI was a Five-Star experience for my wife Lauretta and I. View of the water with numerous boats of all types was spectacular. Wait person Heather was awesome: attentive, personable, and knowledgeable of food choices. Flatbread vegetable selection she recommended was so tasteful we had another serving... yummy. Had room for a bite more, got a small fish & chips and shared it together,,, one of best servings of fried fish ever! read more

Presentation of food was appealing and tasty. We sat outside which was a good choice because indoors is very noisy. I know noise level inside has always been an issue. However, that won't stop us from dining here. Warren is lucky to have so many great choices for dining. read more

Went on Saturday asked for a green apple martini they didn't have green apple liqueur, choices were pear or raspberry martini. I picked raspberry, this had to be the worst martini I have ever had. It was warm and no ice came on the side or was asked if I wanted ice. Bartender just poured the raspberry liqueur out of the bottle and called it a martini. My husband had the lobster roll, it was tasteless and appeared to be mixed with crab and was not 100% lobster. Oh and the fries, over done, brown and fried to the point they were dry and just bits and pieces of fried dried out potatoes. After we got the food waitress never came back to ask if we needed anything else. But half way through the meal came and asked if we wanted dessert. There was also an event upstairs, all the diners on the first floor could hear were kids running around and screaming. The crowd they get is not because of good food but for the fact of having outdoor dining near the water. Outside which we asked for when reservations were made on Wednesday got there on Saturday and were told we couldn't sit outside. Will never go back! read more

I came here for lunch on July 4th. The outdoor area was packed but we snagged a corner seat with great views of the water. I love that Trafford is casual enough for a post beach visit but nice enough that you feel like you can sit back and relax. I ordered the mushroom wrap and it was so fresh and delicious. My mother ordered a mussels starter and the pan seared scallops and she loved both. I loved the decor and treehouse feel. I can't wait to go back again. read more

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Had Resv.,at 5:30, was seated promptly, upstairs with a spectacular view of the Warren River. Our Server was Lynn, who was friendly and knowledgeable, as I had some questions about our food choices, and she knew her stuff! Started with calamari, which was cooked properly, not greasy, and not from frozen, as most Rest., today are choosing. Entrees, my wife went with the Scallops, that she loved, and cleaned her plate, which she never does. I decided on the Duck Confit, with some good advice from Lynn, and it was perfection! She mentioned some amazing Deserts, but we were both Full. Will definitely try next Time. And while we were enjoying our lovely Dinner, we were accompanied by some, quite frankly really good music, from a young lady that had a Great voice, and allowed you to still enjoy your conversation, as she played softly. I will say this, the Evening was a Total success in every aspect you could want, and it's been a Long time since I said That! On our way out, we asked to see the Owner, Russell was his name, just to let him know what a Fine Dining Experience we had, and to Thank him for a Memorable Nite, and will definitely be back! Will have to Dine Alfresco, as there is considerable seating on their deck, or Riverside patio !!!! Can't Wait !! read more

I've been hearing wonderful things about Trafford for a while, so I was super-psyched when an opportunity presented itself for me to go for lunch. Warren? Waterfront? Seafood? What's not to love. Well, I was not disappointed when I arrived at the sun-filled space that is Trafford. I was warmly greeted, promptly seated and given a menu to look over, along with specials. The menu reads like an upscale pub-meets-seafood restaurant - fish tacos, crab cake sandwich, ahi tuna salad... You get my drift. Everything is elegantly presented and prepared from scratch, including their amazing chips. I went for the house salad for my side dish, though - it was a HUGE portion of fresh greens lightly dressed in a balsamic dressing and went very nicely with the lightly battered and beautifully fried fish in the tacos. The slaw and sauces that topped the tacos were very flavorful and didn't overpower the seafood, which I appreciated since it was so fresh. I know they do an awesome brunch on the weekends, and after my fabulous lunch, I can't wait to make another trip to Warren to eat at Trafford. read more

Trafford Restaurant - Shrimp Tacos - New American Near Me - Warren, Rhode Island

This update is specifically for the brunch - it blows. No wonder it's empty on a Saturday morning. Rassled my entire extended family here for waterside dining, given how much I love this pace for an afternoon bottle of prosecco, mussels, and the boats. Breakfast misses the mark! Omelets were over cooked, my crab cakes were mushy; I couldn't look at the former and I couldn't eat the latter. My dad has sever celiac and the waiter was affirming in his accommodation, but those medical needs were not passed on to the kitchen. Things that can't touch the plate were on there. Extra orders of protein were charged to the bill but never delivered. A huge disappointment! And I was one unhappy RI hostess. Stick to lunch and dinner. I did have an amazing piece of salmon and risotto here on the 4th of July , but after breakfast, I don't think I'll be back soon. Very inconsistent. read more

This is the kind of place you've just gotta sit outside at. The picturesque view of the water is something you want to remember long after the summer is gone. I couldn't even tell you what the inside looked like! So, while we sat outside and sipped on our champs, we enjoyed some tasty bites as well. As you all know, I'm pretty obsessed with Caprese Salad so I was happy to see it on the menu. While I thought it was okay, I didn't really think it was the freshest crop of tomatoes I've seen. There's no excuse for not having good maters during mater season! However, the Fish Taco's more than made up for the salad. They were three pretty decent size tacos with TONS of fish loaded in. I mean, it was so much it kept falling out of the taco! I enjoyed the crunchy slaw and sauce they dress it with as well. You could really order the tacos and be fine for a meal since it's such a generous portion. But moral of the story is I'd sit on the deck with some champs any day! read more

Trafford Restaurant - Capri Salad - New American Near Me - Warren, Rhode Island

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It was just OK. I feel like you're paying for the view, not the food. In fairness, the seafood that came out looked delicious, but not in the mood for it. Quick lunch. Soup of The Moment was black bean with Chorizo. It was filed with vegetables, not just black beans. There was an ample amount of spicy chorizo. This was fantastic and I would order a full bowl if I went back. I ordered the Soba Noodle Bowl. cold soba noodle salad, sesame chili dressing, seasonal vegetables, lime wedge. It was OK. Probably not the place to order an Asian dish. It was kind of like a deconstructed Soba noodle salad. The dressing was at the bottom of the bowl. The noodles were in a pile in the center. There was edamame, diced radish, matchstick carrots. I added some grilled chicken, which came served on the side. I needed to order some extra dressing. It was odd. Kind of what somebody who hasn't eaten a cold Soba noodle dish thinks it might taste like. Tasted like a mix of sesame oil and soy sauce with a little garlic. How about some rice wine vinegar, sugar and some chili garlic? Emulsify it into a dressing...I would not order this again. I wish I took a pic of this. read more

Quite simply, this was an exceptional and outrageously delicious experience. My friend and I ordered cocktails, which were amazing, a Brussels sprouts appetizer, which were, without question, the best Brussels sprouts I have ever had, and two seafood dishes for the main meal. My friend had the baked stuffed sole, and I had the scallops. They were superb. You know how when you taste someone else's meal and you end up thinking that you chose better or that the other person chose better? This time both were so incredible that I cannot wait to go back, repeat my meal, and then systematically order all the others! I had never been to Trafford Restaurant before, but now it will become a go-to for me. Cole, the chef, is so talented, and the woman who waited on us had the perfect blend of professionalism, comfort, and positive energy. I am so happy to have another dining option that supplements and even elevates the options we have close by on Aquidneck Island. Well done! read more

The winter time $35 Dinner for Two with a Bottle of Wine finally brought me and my husband into this lovely restaurant. It's situated right on the water with a gleaming (classicly New England) quahog shell parking lot and beautiful custom woodworked interior. The dinner special menu had a good number of options and I made sure to peek at the regular menu for reference as well. Prices are a bit on the high end for this area but they are not unwarranted. Lots of seafood options and inventive items such as a Lobster Sandwich on a bolo and the fish tacos were mighty tempting. We were good though and stuck to the Dinner for Two menu. We were NOT disappointed at all! The trio of baked stuffed shrimp was amazing! They came served with perfectly cooked green beans and roasted potatoes and a mini crock of clarified butter. The stuffing was a classic cracker/bread crumb stuffing but with herbs and aromatics that brought a real depth to the flavor. Husband ordered the braised pork and exclaimed it was "literally, fall-off-the-bone tender!" We were too full for dessert but we will definitely be coming back here for drinks, live music, great food, brunch and wonderful water views! read more

Trafford Restaurant - Baked Stuffed Shrimp....so so good! - New American Near Me - Warren, Rhode Island

Brought the boat around for a not-ready-to-be-done-with-boating-mid-Sunday-afternoon-drink-etc at Trafford, Warren town docks are close by and dingy mooring even closer. Beautiful renovation, extremely nautical without being kitschty. Deck wraps around the side of the first floor, overlooking the harbor and docks, outdoor bar and tables feature clear plastic sides and warming lights to make this an almost year-round outdoor spot. Inside light wood, high ceilings, and the most interesting inlaid wooden high polish tables I've seen in some time, make the dining atmosphere divine. There is an upstairs bar and dining area, typically open, but also available for private parties and rental - only charging for private use Fridays and Weekends (we'll see how that changes) with seating for up to 60. Now the food and beverage - interesting cocktails (my favorite St Germain martini was on the menu), a decent wine list, and well thought out lunch menu. We had the crab melt and hot pressed spinach mozzarella BLT. Both were great - my only complaint was that the bread at the bottom of the BLT was a bit soggy - condensation from the heat or poor drainage of the mozzarella, I don't know. Fries were served with coarse salt and in little folded over brown paper bags - nice touch. Can't comment on the dinner menu, except to say that we hope to be back soon to check it out. The service was excellent, and it didn't hurt that one of my favorite bartenders in the world from ZBar has found her way here (Natalia)! If the location wasn't enough - the rest will hook you into becoming a regular. read more