We stopped in during Appy Hour for some appetizers and cocktails, which is our go to at Waterdog. They have a great app selection and it rarely disappoints. We ordered the mini stuffies, the hummus plate, and the fried pickles. The mini stuffies were a highlight. Loaded with Mello's chouriço and packed with flavor, they're a solid little bite. My grandfather set the bar pretty high for me on stuffies, and these came close. They have a different profile than what I grew up with; a little less bready, more chouriço forward, and the clam flavor takes a back seat. Not necessarily a complaint, they were just different from what I'm used to and were genuinely tasty. The lemon aioli on top was also a nice touch. The fried pickles were exactly what you want them to be. Crispy, well fried, and the breading actually stayed put while you ate them, which is more than I can say for a lot of fried pickles. They came with the same lemon aioli as the stuffies, which worked just as well here. The hummus plate was a bit of a letdown. We've had it many times before and it used to be a standout. This time the hummus itself was thick and pretty flavorless, more like a dense chickpea paste than anything else. The accompaniments were nice though and consisted of heirloom carrots, cucumbers, olives, cherry tomatoes, asparagus, pickled cauliflower, carrot, and a pepperoncini, all served alongside some buttery round crackers that were like a Ritz cracker's more refined cousin. The veggies saved the plate, but the hummus needs to find its way back. I suppose it could have just been an off batch and won't prevent us from trying it again. Cocktails were great, as usual. I had the Anana with scotch. I love pineapple and this has muddled pineapple and basil, pineapple juice, cracked black pepper. It's my go-to here and it delivered again. My partner went adventurous and ordered the Jungle Booby, which is built around tequila blanco and mezcal with campari, pineapple, grapefruit, lime, orgeat, and an absinthe spritz. The flavors were genuinely good, but the smokiness from the mezcal was a bit much for her taste. She followed it up with a glass of rosé and had no complaints after that. The cocktail wasn't the problem, it just wasn't her style. One of our favorite spots in Warren for a quick nibble, for a good reason. read more

Waterdog Kitchen + Bar - Fried Pickles, Hummus Plate, Mini Stuffies - American Near Me - Warren, Rhode Island

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At this point, I've lost count of how many times I've been but it's such a special space. The music is perfect for the ambiance. The food is always tasty! I rarely have any issues or complaints. One thing I will say is during my most recent visit, our seafood was really rubbery and overcooked. But the rest of the dish was great. This has become a usual spot for dinner for me. One day, I'll have to make it to brunch. read more

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Had a lovely dinner at Waterdog! Parking was a little frustrating mostly because people took up multiple spots when they didn't need to, painted lines would be a big help. Our server was friendly and on it and I loved the Portuguese inspired menu, so many tasty things to pick from. We started with the shrimp Mozambique Rangoon's which were awesome. We had the short rib bucatini which was delicious. Super heavy, but in the best way. Their summer salad was a great compliment to it. Loved how creative the earl grey spritz was. Would definitely order it again! read more

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I always love to come here, but their happy hour is the best time to go! The deals are off the charts! Service is always great. Food is delicious. Cocktails are yummy. Both the indoor and outdoor seating is adorable. It has a lot of charm! read more

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The outside patio seating on a sunny day is amazing especially with a nice cocktail which they have plenty of. Make sure to get there early for happy hour bc it ends at 5pm. The clam chowder is so good too and a huge portion. We look forward to coming back in the summer time. read more

Waterdog Kitchen + Bar - Patio - American Near Me - Warren, Rhode Island

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I've only just discovered Waterdog for myself and wow, this place is a joy. I've been here twice now... once for brunch and once for dinner and I'm already looking forward to my next trip. You can grab brunch yourself on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 10a-2p. My friends and I devoured some Shrimp Mozambique Rangoons to start and I finished with a Classic dish of eggs, chourico hash, bacon, and sourdough. Everything was amazingly delicious and left me wanting more. I jumped at the chance for dinner and dived into the menu offerings. This time, with a larger group in tow we split some fried pickles (tasty), piri piri wings (tastier), and street corn dip (tastiest). By the way, apps are half price from 3-5p. I ate Mozambique Mac N' Cheese as my main course and it was SO. GOOD. Our waitresses across both visits were really personable and checked in with the table fairly frequently for anything we needed. The location itself is really neat as it located inside a historic home and each room has its own ambiance. We had a group of 7 at last visit and we were thrilled to be seated at a big dining room table in our own private room with a fireplace, cozy decorations, and a big deer's head mounted on the wall. A unique atmosphere overall. Try this place out if you get the opportunity. Parking in the area can seem busy and intimidating but they have a private lot in the back where we've always been able to find a spot. Outdoor picnic table seating as well complete with fire pit from what I recall. read more

I've been here twice the last time for Mother's Day. The staff are great! The food is awesome, the drinks are beautiful and the historic ambiance of the building is lovely!! This will become a regular for us!! read more

Waterdog Kitchen + Bar - Our Mother's Day drinks - American Near Me - Warren, Rhode Island

I have been here twice now - once for my birthday and this last weekend for Mother's Day with my mom. The food is always phenomenal! The interior is lovely and charming. Even our waiter, Chico, was a sweetheart. Could not recommend more! read more

Waterdog is a quaint lil' eatery located in a restored 18th century house. It feels like you're eating in someone's very cozy, very large, very New England home. Each room is different (different furniture, different wallpaper, different decorations, different vibe, etc.) & there's a lot to look at. The menu is very imaginative, with lots of variety, which makes it sting even stronger that there are so few gluten-free options. They're known for their hot dogs & lobster roll, & neither of which have a gluten-free bun option. Their brunch dishes are all very carb/gluten heavy as well. No options for substitutions. Not having gluten-free buns in 2025 is basically criminal. The service is always really friendly & helpful. One time, our server told us that they were totally in the weeds & that service might be slow, but we barely noticed. They handled the weeds like a total professional. Waterdog is a great spot - cozy & eclectic with delicious food to match. I just wish they would offer some gluten-free alternatives on their menu. read more

Waterdog Kitchen + Bar - WD salad & wings - American Near Me - Warren, Rhode Island

Went for lunch on a Sunday afternoon, inside was booked up but we got to sit outside which was nice! The cocktails were good! We got the jungle booby and sunrise sour, would recommend! For lunch we both ordered off the brunch menu (served until 2pm on the weekends) and got the dirty poutine and morning tacos. Both were yummy and good portions for us. Would come back to try other drink and try some apps and mains from the regular menu. Our waitress was very friendly and service was pretty quick! The restaurant is also in a very cute area and Warren is a great little town to explore! read more

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Had not tried their weekday 1/2 price appetizers (3-5 PM)... Friend suggested meeting and have drinks and split some appetizers. A winner - about 10 appetizers available and a huge cocktail menu. Three of us split 4 appetizers and that was a bit too much. EXCELLENT service. read more

Waterdog is definitely a fusion based food menu. Seems to have something for everyone who is into something that is elevated from the basic. Lots of Portuguese influence but plenty of crowd favorites. The cauliflower was some of the best I had, the both sets of tacos were great just dripping wet of sauce. Lots of people with drinks that they seemed to enjoy as well. Always busy when they go in but the servers and bartenders are always friendly. Definitely a spot that stands out from the crowd read more

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Super warm and cozy vibe! The building must be a historic home or something because the architecture is super unique. The food was delicious and came out quickly- we both got the burger and fries. My rating is more like a 4.5 with the deduction being that no one came back to check on us or refill water until we asked someone passing by. The people were all nice, but it took a while to get our check back and our waters refilled etc. Cool (and warm) place to grab a good bite. read more

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What an absolute bummer. We went to Waterdog for the first time on a beautiful fall day when their outdoor seating area was open. We weren't in a hurry and were excited to try this lovely restaurant in Warren. Their menu looks great but the service was so beyond terrible I can't even make an excuse for it. Here's the thing. Kitchen's get backed up, life happens and sometimes food just doesn't come out in a timely manner. But it's all in the way you handle it. You don't leave people sitting in the hot sun with nothing to drink for an hour, with a server who is curt. You send a manager out to multiple tables to say hey, let's make sure you have something to drink, here's an update, we care about your experience. Over an hour and we never ate and ultimately had to leave, which is the first time in my life that's ever happened. Overall it was handled quite poorly and it's not a place I would go back to, I'm sorry to say. read more

Waterdog Kitchen + Bar - American Near Me - Warren, Rhode Island

Great brunch, the French toast served on a different way with strawberries on this delicious juice. Great coffee and great mimosas.

Been coming to this place for cocktails and apps for years and it's always delightful. Fresh, inventive cocktails, can't beat the half off "Appy" hour for apps. Mini stuffies are perfect! Have never been for dinner but the ambiance is wonderful, it's in a historic home and is very cozy in winter. Great service! read more

Waterdog Kitchen + Bar - Mini Chourico Stuffies App - American Near Me - Warren, Rhode Island

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Great 1/2-off-app happy hour including on the weekends -Mini stuffies were good -Chowder was AWESOME - with littlenecks, I could eat this all the time -General Tso Cauliflower very good -Grilled octopus was average and not worth $20 for a sliver -Tostada had good flavors after 1 bite..maybe we were already full, maybe we were at aioli overload at this point...but was a bit too indulgent after the other apps. Cool setting. Good service. read more

Everything was super good. Service was very attentive. Super cozy ambiance, Poutine was out of this world!

I have now been to Waterdog on two different occasions and both have been enjoyable. I definitely recommend having reservations, especially in summer. Very easy to order food with a group and share. The location is lovely, very close to the water. The restaurant itself seems like it was an old house that was converted, giving a charming New England feel. Definitely a stop to try when in Warren! read more

Delicious Portuguese inspired brunch! The interior is very charming. I would like to come back and try dinner. read more

Waterdog Kitchen + Bar - American Near Me - Warren, Rhode Island

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I've been here for brunch, lunch, dinner, and drinks -- all great experiences. Speciality cocktails are always amazing and service is attentive and friendly. The ambiance is great in the winter with the fire place upstairs or the outside seating area. read more

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Fish and chips: the fish and chips dish was really tasty! I love how they let you choose between baked or fried fish. I opted for the baked fish which was flaky and tender. The chips were very good, although they would benefit from more crisp. The tartar sauce was a great classic addition. Wings: the garlic wings were very good, although the skin was a little tough. The flavor was there however! The bread was a great addition to soak up the sauce. Octopus appetizer: this is always a favorite when we come here. They do a fantastic job with this dish and is the 5/5 of the night. The ambiance of waterdog is always a highlight! The darkness paired with the lights of candles and warmth of the home-feel is very unique to this restaurant. read more

Waterdog Kitchen + Bar - Octopus appetizer - American Near Me - Warren, Rhode Island

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Emma, our waitress was great. Friendly, attentive, respectful and professional. The place itself is really cool, super dark, and a good date night spot. Pomegranate rosemary margarita was delicious. The general tso's cauliflower sauce was so good and the dirty fish and chips has one of the best fried fish batters in the area. We'll be back! read more

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Great food every detail down to the ingredients are meticulously fused together for a kinesthetic and nourishing experience. The service is incredible and the kitchen staff truly is the heart beat. Don't forget to immerse your self in all the rooms and floors. Eclectic one of the most well designed restaurants in Warren. read more

Amazing flavors throughout. Would definitely return and try different things. Very cozy vibe. read more

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Absolutely loved the drinks & brunch menu. A cute little converted house so it feels pretty private despite it being rather busy. The waitstaff were excellent and helped slightly alter dishes for dietary needs, a wonderful experience! Will be back. read more

Waterdog Kitchen + Bar - Bellini margarita, shrimp Rangoon - American Near Me - Warren, Rhode Island

Food was PHENOMENAL! Drinks were delicious. Atmosphere is awesome. Two things thing making this 4 stars instead of 5 stars were the service and the price. FOOD For appetizers we had a general tso cauliflower and shrimp Mozambique Rangoon. Both apps were delicious and flavorful. For dinner we had the scallop BLT salad, the Waterdog (a hot dog), the burger, and the dirty fish and chips. Again, everything was delicious and flavorful. The seafood tasted really fresh, and the hot dog was super unique with pulled pork and salsa on top. For drinks we tried the strawberry wine, pomegranate margarita, and the sunshine margarita. The strawberry wine was by far the most popular at our table. We would order any of the above items again! ATMOSPHERE We sat outside at the patio furniture. The outdoor seating area of the restaurant is sandwiched between a parking lot and a main road. There are a few picnic tables and a few sets of patio furniture. The ground is crushed seashell and there is some fencing to block the house next door. I would liken it to casual beachside dining without the ocean view. There was some old food on the ground from prior patrons. SERVICE Our main issue with the restaurant was the timeliness of the service - or lack thereof. It took about 15 minutes to get drinks once we were seated. Later, when we ordered a second round, it took another 15 minutes. Our waters were also not refilled during the night despite being empty. The food was served in a reasonable timeframe - and it was hot, right out of the kitchen! PRICE For 8 drinks, 4 entrees, and 2 apps, the tab was about $230 before tip. While the food itself was absolutely amazing, it was pricier for the restaurants's casual and beachy nature. read more

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Great place for a weekend brunch. Plenty of tables available and a really spacious spot with lit candles everywhere you turn and gorgeous wooden interiors. The food itself was a 4 out of 5. The French toast was pretty small for its price and not very flavorful. The poutine fries were certainly packed with flavor but it's definitely made to be shared. I could not down an entire cast iron worth of fries, even though I had a huge appetite and I could EAT. At some point, I got really tired of eating a really heavy thing like poutine. They don't make great leftovers either, so split it between 2-3 people. read more

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A++ ambiance. Cozy place with friendly staff. Very impressive menu. I tried the dirty fish n chips, it was phenomenal. I love this place. Great cocktails too! Must try. read more

Fantastic craft eatery with amazing menu. We had a seafood roll !! And a great chowder. Beer selection first rate, ambience cozy on a cold and rainy New England afternoon. I hope we can return some day. PS upstairs bar - wow what a great spot. read more

Food was incredible. Love the Portuguese theme of the food and menu. Plenty of things to choose from and all fairly priced. The house that was refurbished into this restaurant is adorable. Love the fireplace on the second floor - so cozy! And the original hardwood floors from this 1800 sea captain type house read more

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I've been here twice once for brunch on a weekend and once for lunch during the week . Food is 10/10 Tasty, flavorful, great portions also innovative and different . Ambiance is always nice and cozy vibes . Like a bed and breakfast. Drinks are strong and delicious and service has been wonderful both times . We shared a bunch of appetizers and were too full to think about entrees after but did have dessert. Also was very kid friendly - i always have anxiety about going out to eat with my toddlers but lots of kiddos dining with their parents put me at ease . This place doesn't miss . Will have to come back for dinner! read more

Waterdog Kitchen + Bar - Fish tacos - American Near Me - Warren, Rhode Island

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Enjoyable all year round. Summer time patio seating or cozy table inside in cooler weather. Generous portions and decent service.

Recommended by a friend, we found this gem for post-graduation brunch on a Saturday morning. The positive hype did t do what we experienced justice- the BEST breakfast/brunch we've ever had! The poutine w chorizo was served in pan and was perfectly-seasoned and could've served two. The fried chicken was coated with a delicious and crunchy batter and the French Toast is bound to draw oohs and ahhs before and after you eat it. Staff was cheerful and attentive and the tequila lemonade was perfect. Warm, marine-themed decor reminds of the town's colonial seaside roots. We'll be back as soon as we can! Run, don't walk to brunch here:). read more

Waterdog Kitchen + Bar - French Toast - American Near Me - Warren, Rhode Island

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This was my 3rd time here and it was just as delicious as the other times - consistency is key! We went for brunch and I had the Morning Tacos with a side of Chorizo Hash. Both were excellent! I had big dreams of taking the hash home but honestly, it was too good and I couldn't stop eating them. My husband got the lobster benny (no pic) and said it was the best lobster benny he's ever had. All of it was amazing but what I'm still dreaming about was the Passion Fruit jalapeño margarita. The passion fruit purée was absolutely magical with the perfect hint of heat from the jalapeño. *chefs kiss* read more

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A sweet little place in Warren. Quirky little rooms with great atmosphere. The food is delicious and their cocktail selections are fantastic. Service was spot on! Word has it, they just opened another bar upstairs that is open on the weekends. I recommend you check out the place especially during the summer months as they do have a really fun patio. read more

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Beautiful ambiance and wonderful service. The octopus was excellent and they have a great menu. Wonderful staff. read more

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brunch here is CRAZY good! the dirty poutine and shrimp Mozambique Rangoon on a burger is so unique and so flavorful. I can't believe I hadn't been sooner! Service was awesome and the interior gives such a cozy vibe! there's also a ton of patio tables for a nice day! read more

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Great food. Great service. Great ambience. Great cocktails. Sarah was my server. She was so nice.

Great food, cute building, fast service and near the water (although you don't have a water view). I really enjoyed trying this restaurant during my visit. My only complaint is although there are seafood/shellfish options on the menu, I wish there were more. But that's just personal preference. read more

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