Thames Waterside Bar And Grill

Exceptional from start to finish — the kind of food and drink that reminds you why you love dining out!

Had a great lunch on deck with tent down because of the time of year, but still enjoyed the view. The staff was friendly and attentive. It was quiet due to the time of day we were there. The pear arugula salad was delicious with grilled shrimp! Refreshing and so tasty. My friend had steak tips over Caesar salad which she said were best steak tips she has had in awhile. Would love to return over summer to enjoy being in the water.

Valentine's day dinner was excellent! We had not been to this restaurant before. Off Thames Street in Bristol, drive thru the arch way toward the water to find ample parking. We were greeted by the hostess and sat inside near the fireplace. We ordered apps dinner drinks and desert. Our server was Matt who was friendly and answered all our questions. Great food drinks and service. This and a waterfront view too! A+ experience.

Very good dinner. Larger portions than most restaurants. My husband had cod and loved it. I had an arugula salad with beets, grilled chicken. Very fresh and delicious. Great mocktails. Server was lovely & friendly. Great experience for our 2 day Valentine getaway

Can't beat the view. We came for lunch shoulder season. Just perfect for a sunny October.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Waitress was fantastic. So personable and helpful

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fish & Chips, Baked Haddock, Steak Tips

I was there back at the end of July. Granted it was a Friday night. Lots of families, 8:30..the staff was active and polite ) they were busy. Though they ran out of silver wear and napkins. Some how we got some fairly quickly. My complaint wasn't timing of food ...but the food?... I'm not a CHEF but I have eaten & cooked short ribs. Love them !! Their short rib meat had NOTHING TO DO with a very tender short rib??. The bone looked like it came from a different beast. The meat was like a over done chuck meat wrapped around that bone. That meal still bothers me in mid Sept. Lol. Girlfriends fish and chip looked huge??. More batter than fish. Sorry. Yes drinks are steep!!.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 4

We just got drinks,but it's a comfortable atmosphere on the water, and the bartender was great.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Great spot with huge lobster rolls, fish and chips, and stuffies!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Lobster Roll, Fish & Chips

My friend and I went there yesterday for the first time . We heard they was a band playing upstairs on the deck. My friend and I ordered a drink I had stoli ras and soda water , my friend ordered vodka and soda water. The band was great , the view was amazing. We got the bill and I thought they might have charged us for 2 drinks each . The bill was $35.00 . We asked the bartender is this right they said yes . We won’t be returning there . It is too bad because it was nice till the bill came . I go to Newport at castle hill and it much cheaper drinks and better ones .

Atmosphere: 4

Service: 4

Go here for the atmosphere and location. Staff are great. Other customers are cool. Lots of good seating options: bar, inside, outside covered, upstairs outside. The food was a bit bland, but still good and fresh. Reasonable portion sizes, so not too big. We had a good experience and we plan to go back soon.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Cannot go wrong when sitting outside with a view of the bay while having your lunch or dinner. Roof isn’t always open though.

Parking: Paid valet parking across from condos, hard to find free parking that is close once it gets busy.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Great spot on the water in the middle of a vibrant shopping area. Food was excellent - def try the Lobster BLT!! Wow!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Food was okay. Waitress was not very friendly. More concerning is while they have a breathtaking view of the bay there is nothing but a single swinging rope to serve as a railing. Very dangerous in my opinion if you have small children. When I asked the staff about this I was given a very rude snide remark back.

It was an absolutely gorgeous day to be near the water, the food was amazing, wine was delicious, and service was impeccable. Thank you again for having us, it was a wonderful way to celebrate my birthday!