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Bistro Locale

4.4 (28 reviews)
Open 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Updated 1 month ago

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Tacos - fish and carnitas
Mary K.

I really wanted to love it here, it was good but not great. We've come here before when it was Nathaniel's and Bistro Locale kept pretty much the same interior and decor which was pretty swanky with a few added touches of their own. Plenty of lot parking.We got there for a Tuesday night and it was completely empty. We sat at the bar and there were probably only two other tables seated the entire time we were there. The bartender was very sweet and accommodating but there was def some confusion on the wine choices available - she said things were moved around on her so my friend settled with what they have ready available. The things we really enjoyed were the nachos and the desserts. The entrees were just ok. I would def give this another shot as we enjoyed the atmosphere and I think this would be a great after work spot.

Carnitas Benny
Malida K.

Decor hasn't changed too much from when it was Nathaniel's Bistro. Seating is very comfy. On the menu, under coffee, it says to ask what the flavors are for the daily brew. When I did this, my server didn't seem to understand my question and pointed me to the specialty coffee drinks (lattes, etc.) instead. After trying to clarify twice, I gave up and just went for the more expensive dulce de leche latte, which wasn't as sweet as I was expecting but still sweeter than I actually wanted. For my brunch, I ordered the cheese biscuits that I believe came with barbacoa. This was very tasty. Although, I did notice that the server didn't ask me how I wanted my egg that comes with it. It seemed to have defaulted to over-easy even though the menu says "egg your way". Oh well. That's what I would've wanted anyway. My dining partner ordered the hot daily brew coffee, which was noticeably bitter. And the carnitas Benny. He enjoyed it. I thought it was just ok. He also asked for Tabasco and didn't get any hot sauce until near the end of his meal and it ended up being a green cholula sauce. Most of the menu items were $15, which is a bit steep for breakfast but not crazy for brunch. I would definitely order the cheddar biscuit and birria again. Maybe I should try their Bloody Mary. Will wait a few months to give them more time to settle in. Service was ultimately the downfall for us this morning and seemed apparent it was from lack of experience.

DodiB B.

The Lincoln RI location has a beautiful, modern and vibrant atmosphere with great appointments. Beautiful chairs, lighting and tables. The food is A+ flavorful, although they didn't have enough staff to serve, our server was excellent. Took time to make us feel comfortable and welcomed. Can't wait to try the new dinner menu soon.

Hangover skillet
Jenn H.

I immediately loved the decor and friendly atmosphere of this place! The menu had a terrific selection and I had difficulty choosing what to order. I decided on the hangover skillet which had 2 eggs (I did poached), chorizo, homefries, avocado, and cheese. I love this type of breakfast and this version was warm and satisfying. All the servers were so welcoming. They asked if it was my first time and said I should come back to try the Cuban sandwich (how did they know I love them!?). I was surprised it wasn't much more crowded. I didn't mind because I had a workshop to attend and was on a schedule. I will be coming back in the area within the next week and plan to have some lunch here.

Julie F.

Went here with some coworkers on a Thursday night, nice atmosphere, attentive service without feeling crowded. Ordered 3 kinds of tacos & a margarita, allll delicious! Will definitely need to make this a regular thing!

Interior of the restaurant
Brad H.

Exccccceellllentttttt food and service. Awesome spicy Bloody Mary's and food packed with flavor. Our waitress Nancy was super sweet and on top of everything. Came here to celebrate a job-well-done after a 4 day job from NH to Boston to RI and it was the perfect capper. The ambiance and vibe here is really great.

Fantastic margaritas

Margaritas were amazing and had muddled fresh fruit options. Excellent chips, guacamole, and house salsa. Had the street corn and steak a la parilla which was very good. Would 100% go back.

Huevos Rancheros with homemade tortillas, hot sauce and carnitas

My friend and I have a breakfast date here every week and we love it! The coffee is great, an oddly rare thing in breakfast joints in the area, the food is very fresh with lots of homemade components, from sauces to the carnitas and tortillas that make all the difference. This is a rare gem that should really undersells itself by listing itself as a breakfast place. The menu may focus on breakfast and lunch foods but the kind of fresh good foods they serve could be enjoyed any time of day. We have tried and loved many dishes from Bistro Locale but in the pictures here I have featured a recent favorite, the Huevos Rancheros. Give this place a try if you are in the Smithfield/Lincoln area!

Costillitas (Beef Short Rib in Gravy with grilled Summer Squash and Pickled Red Onions)

Visited on a Friday night around 6pm. Was warmly welcomed and immediately seated at a very comfortable table. Inside is nicely decorated with a seating area and separate bar area. The waitress was attentive and very nice. The food was Mexican, but more of an upscale / home cooked type meal. Not what you'd typically think of at a Mexican restaurant. It was all very good and the drink my wife had was delicious. Prices were very reasonable. We will definitely be back.

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Love it! Great food and beautiful restaurant. A hidden gem. Food was awesome and place is clean. Will be back!

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Excellent food, service and decor is unique. Adventurous menus. Tried the Monte Christo which was amazing. Loved it!

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Wright's Dairy Farm & Bakery - Marble cake with strawberry filling, and Italian buttercream frosting

Wright's Dairy Farm & Bakery

4.5(547 reviews)
4.3 mi
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This was our first time coming here after passing it for almost a decade. I'm kicking myself that I…read morenever came here before. Oh my God, they have the best cakes ever! We got a chocolate killer slice of cake of vanilla and a chocolate peanut butter cake! These were bursting with flavor and so moist and fresh with a perfect amount of frosting! A very spacious bakery with a very nice attentive staff that answered all of our questions. Ice cream stand was not open today which was a little bit of a disappointment, but we will definitely be coming back again! Definitely give this place a try if you're in the area you won't be disappointed!

This bakery and dairy are one of the true gems in the greater Woonsocket area. I have enjoyed this…read morebakery since a kid, especially their cream puffs (featuring fresh dairy cream). They have many other amazing pastries, breads and cakes. I have never been disappointed. The staff always patient and helpful despite how busy they are. As this is also a dairy, they have available their milk. The maple milk (available in small bottles) is remarkably fresh and flavorful - highly recommend. Their ice cream is also available to take out. In the warmer parts of the year there is an onsite ice cream stand run outside in an old camper - charming! They do custom cakes and orders, handled in an office onsite. Plenty of parking. They also have a self guided tour of the dairy operation.

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Wright's Dairy Farm & Bakery - More bakery treasures.

More bakery treasures.

Wright's Dairy Farm & Bakery - Coffee milk

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Wright's Dairy Farm & Bakery - Marble cake with strawberry filling, and Italian buttercream frosting

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Marble cake with strawberry filling, and Italian buttercream frosting

The Ice Cream Machine - candy shop in background

The Ice Cream Machine

4.4(213 reviews)
5.8 mi
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After a nice hot, race day, I was so excited to hear another race mention an ice cream shop near…read moreby! I was hoping to get something basic like strawberry ice cream, but as I walked in, saw some shortcake and knew I wanted that instantly. Kinda cool that you can pick two flavors for the Strawberry Shortcake and a cherry on top. So good, I devoured it instantly. The lime rickey tasted too watered down, so nothing of note there. They do have windows outside to order like other ice cream places, but I guess they weren't opened until a later time? Instead, you can walk into the shop and order from there. There's actually alot going on inside, cake, candy and obviously ice cream! If the race happens again, this will definitely be part of the routine.

THIS IS THE SPOT! Homemade ice cream of your dreams is here!!…read more I chose the seasonal Peach flavor in kiddie which could easily be split by two people. And my partner chose the small sundae with Raspberry Oreo ice cream, fudge, and whip cream. Two items together came to about $11.50! I was blown away by the size of ice cream for the price and happily pleased by the flavors and offerings. There are three lines, but they go by quickly with the fast and efficient workers. It's a quick casual spot offering drinks, ice cream, and candy with many picnic tables. Across the street is a beautiful park and pickle ball court. There is a small parking lot and you can park on the side if the lot is full. There's not a summer day that goes by that I don't think of this ice cream memory.

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The Ice Cream Machine - Pumpkin oreo & s'mores SMALL cup.

Pumpkin oreo & s'mores SMALL cup.

The Ice Cream Machine - Pup cup!!!

Pup cup!!!

The Ice Cream Machine - Front sign with summer hours 2022

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Front sign with summer hours 2022

Dyane's Sweet Tooth - French Macaroons:  Strawberry Champagne, Lemon and Raspberry!

Dyane's Sweet Tooth

4.2(31 reviews)
4.4 mi
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Cakes are excellent and so are the other's pastries, chocolate! She made my daughter wedding cake…read morewith her mou mou cow on it what an awesome cake!

Went to Dyane's for the first time yesterday and I was pleasantly surprised. Was looking for…read moresomething sweet to bring to an event and I found it. Dyane's has so many sweet treats and it's a great place to get the supplies if you want to make your own candy. They have a whole section of molds and melting candy. They also have a wide selection of candy embellishments for your cakes or creations. I purchased a several things and took pictures of more. Chocolate - I got a half lb for $10.00 and had well over 12 pieces to bring to my event. The chocolates were very good and well received. I recommend the white chocolate/ raspberry one. It was different and nice. Cupcakes- I ordered a lemonade cupcake and peach amaretto cupcake, just on a whim to taste their cakes. They use a heavy frosting that I didn't love and the cake was dry. It was the end of the day, so perhaps they had been sitting out all day but for a first time buyer, that's not good. I love cupcakes and have pretty high standards and I will not be ordering cupcakes from Dyane's. Candy - if you are looking for a place to get original homemade treats for an Easter Basket. Come to Dyane's. They have so many cute options and relevantly affordable. I even saw bunny cookies in a stick. So cute. Staff- the staff here is wonderful. Very personable and friendly. They asked if it was first time, they recommended favorites and they made the experience a pleasant one. That is actually why I am giving it 4 stars instead of 3.

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Dyane's Sweet Tooth - Our wedding cake.  She matched our theme perfectly.

Our wedding cake. She matched our theme perfectly.

Dyane's Sweet Tooth - Chocolates

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Bake Eat Love - Our wedding cake! We added real flowers to the top to match the centerpieces!

Bake Eat Love

4.8(12 reviews)
6.7 mi
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Crystal. Is. Incredible. My husband and I were referred to…read moreCrystal through various friends and colleagues. They had worked with Crystal in the past few years for birthdays, weddings, and anniversary celebrations, among others. All my connections had made note with regard to how detail oriented and delicious her work was every time. Of course, we asked to book a tasting and meeting immediately. Crystal was wonderful to us at the tasting, marking a personalized sign and running through the various flavors her clients often enjoy. She went through each of the sheet and tiered cake options, and even provided different designs she imagined for us based on our colors and theme. And her quote was fantastic! In the end, we were so delighted that we chose a three-tiered, salted pretzel and lemon cake for our wedding. A different flavor for different tiers. Come the day of the wedding, we were not disappointed. The cake came out incredibly beautiful. Every little detail was done with such thought that it felt like the cake was fake, that it couldn't possibly be an edible masterpiece. But it was, and it was delicious and admired by all of our guests. If you are looking for a culinary artist that is energetic, inspirational, and does the most gorgeous work, look no further. She was worth every penny and much more for the cake she provided on our wedding day!

Crystal has been doing cakes and dessert tables for my family and I for many years. Not only does…read moreher stuff look incredible - it takes incredible. She recently did my wedding and all I have to say is WOW! She really out did herself this time. The cake was absolutely stunning and everyone could not stop taking about it!

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Bake Eat Love - Cookies:-)

Cookies:-)

Bake Eat Love - Newport Wedding

Newport Wedding

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