14 Best American Restaurants in Bristol

“Thanks for preparing a fantastic New Years take out dinner. The shrimp Mozambique was outstanding. See you soon.“

“To the incompetent individuals @dewolftavern who stiffed us on the exorbitant take out Thanksgiving meal you provided missing half the turkey, gravy and the mashed potatoes we payed for and drove a half hour to pick up.... To the girl who insisted after my father asked if everything in our order was in the bag that it was, to your manager who was unhelpful and should be dealt with accordingly and whomever portioned out the meal should be reprimanded as well. Our oven is broken on Thanksgiving and your incompetence made it an even greater day. One of your incompetent workers should have delivered the rest of the meal personally #badrestaurant #badservice #shitcan #dontpatronize #furious @yelp“

“My first experience here. I have to say the service (Megan) was amazing! She knew everything on the menu and then some. Was an excellent Bartender . The portions were BIG and delicious. I highly recommend. You will not be disappointed“

“Happy 2026. We usually get take-out from The Wave every week AND also dine-in every week. Everything from Pizza to Fish & Chips to Clam Chowder, Clam Cakes, Chili, Garlic Bread. All of the food here is consistently delicious. Lots of televisions and very clean restaurant. The staff and the cooks are always really nice! Thank you.“

“Food was great. However, we were virtually forgotten by our server. We waited ten minutes for her to ask if we would like a drink. When we got our appetizer from a runner she never came to check on us and my husband had to get up to find some to get an additional piece of silverware. We finished our meal and waited a half an hour to be visited. We asked for to go containers and watched her to serve two other tables before coming back ten minutes later with them. To give context we were sat at 6:15 and did not leave until 8. For two people who didn't get cocktails or dessert.“

“I freaking LOVE Bristol Bagel Works. These bagels are super fresh, chewy, and literally the best bagels I've ever had (and I've been to NYC so I know bagels).

You notice the quality right away. Also one of the few places that does a banger salt bagel. 10/10!!

The shop is comfortable and easygoing, and the people are awesome. I can't recommend enough!!“

“Definitely would recommend“

“cheap drinks, great staff!“

“THIS IS A TRUE TO FORM NEIGHBORHOOD CAFE IN THE OLD TRADITION, IN THE FAM FOR MORE THAN A CENTURY..all fam owned and all original to the ears, eye and touch..a gem a real place filled with real people, friendly, rustic and very kool indeed... being a proud East-Bayer for more than three decades, this place should be on your list of "check this out"... stop bye and tell them "Papa Angelo" sent you... enjoy“

“amazing food with a family friendly atmosphere!!“

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We visited **Aidan’s Pub** on **February 25** for dinner and had such a wonderful experience! From the moment we walked in, we were greeted warmly — **Riley**, our waitress, was incredibly friendly and made us feel like old friends. She took our drink order promptly and treated us with genuine hospitality.

We had a tough time deciding on food because the menu had so many interesting choices, so we split a couple of dishes — the **fish and chips** and the **Mild High meatloaf** — and I would *strongly recommend both*! The fish was cooked perfectly, and the gravy on the mashed potatoes was savory and smooth. Every bite was delicious.

The **service was top-notch**, and the manager **Roxy** was also friendly and welcoming, treating us with the same warm hospitality. It felt like dining with great friends in town rather than just at a restaurant.

We hadn’t been to Aidan’s in a long time, and this visit reminded us why we loved it. We’ll definitely be back“

“We hosted our daughter’s first birthday at Portside Tavern, and it was truly the best experience from start to finish. The event space was spacious, clean, and perfect for a private celebration. Set-up was easy, the staff was incredibly attentive and friendly, and the food was excellent. A special shout-out to Caroline, who was wonderful to work with and made the entire process seamless and stress-free. We couldn’t have asked for a better venue and would highly recommend Portside Tavern for any private event. We’ll absolutely be back!“

“Thames Waterside Bar and Grille is my favorite spot in Bristol to grab a drink! They have a beautiful rooftop deck with views of Narragansett Bay, how can you beat that? There’s live music on weekends, and if you get hungry, pop on down for a delicious bite with water views as well.

This review was made in connection with a Toast Promotion.“

“Always a great experience at The Lobster Pot!“