I have lived in Bristol for almost four years now, and The Wave is hands down one of the best pizza places I have ever been to! The food there is delicious, and affordable especially for college students at Roger Williams University. The restaurant is very family oriented and fun, with great music taste! I would recommend The Wave over most restaurants in Bristol. Plus, the rewards program is amazing and is definitely not used enough! Have any of the counter staff/waitresses sign you up and generate points per dollar to get free appetizers! Love The Wave! read more

Great place to take the kids. My daughter loves to come here and always orders the "make your own pizza." This really excites my little one that she knows she gets to make her own pizza. The waitress just brings over the dough on a small pizza pan and whatever toppings she wants and goes to town lol. The menu is quite extensive as other yelpers have stated in their reviews. The food is honestly pretty good. Although when I do come here I usually get a cheeseburger club. I've never had a problem with the waitstaff as they are always friendly. Few big screens on the walls to catch whatever game happens to be on. Family oriented restaurant with a pretty cool beach theme inside including the large shark hanging from the ceiling. My kids love coming here and I have never had a problem with the food quality or service. That's a win win in my book! read more

Been here several times...menu is huge. Everything that I have eaten here is 2 to 4 stars..so I'll settle at 3 overall. It's loud and busy..especially on the weekends. Great for kids and you'll have a lot of college age during the school year. Medium priced, but you get a fair share of food..one of those places you end up when you can't figure where to go. read more

Came here for Mother's Day. Not busy. Food was good! The wait staff was slow and the food took forever to come out.

Pizza Wave is probably the most underrated joint in Bristol. No pretense here-- good food reasonably priced. I feel like they need a bigger sign. I lived a few blocks away from here for 2 years before discovering Pizza Wave. I also would strongly advise against the name change to "The Wave". "Pizza Wave" is quirky and cool. "The Wave" is rather forgettable... yes, I realize it's more than just pizza. The lasagna is awesome. Wait staff is friendly. I would have given 5 stars but there is one hiccup here... THE MUSIC! Last time I was here it was blaring baby-making R&B with tons of expletives. Today it is Gene Autry's "Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer" (which is fine, it's Christmas)... but I can simultaneously hear Metallica's "The Thing That Should Not Be" coming from the kitchen. I want to rip my ears off. read more

Food is ok. Simple fried foods and good portions. Service can be a little slow but not terrible. Many options available to order. Kids love the pizza making. We will continue to return read more

Stick with the pizza. We went in one night to try some new things with an amazon deal we found online. We have had the pizza before and it is great, but I was sadly disappointed when we tried some of the other food. We had gotten buffalo wings that were a good size but fell short on flavor and spice. I ordered a gyro and it was gross. It said it had steak, but it was served with what I'm assuming was compressed pieces of meat, definitely not steak. The sauce also lacked flavor and texture, it was very runny and not thick at all. By far the burrito was probably the most discussing thing we ordered. It was large and full of way too much grease. the second my boyfriend bit into it grease went everywhere. It was messy and he wouldn't even finish it. The service was ok, the young girl at the door didn't seam to care that we had walked in and had an attitude, but our server was very nice. However I did notice the table next to us had order burgers and wanted ketchup and the bottle at their table and another table were empty. It was a very disappointing experience but there pizza is still good. read more

Ordered a clam chowder and a turkey cobbler sandwich. The turkey was hard and onions not even chopped. Stuffing was not edible. Chowder supposed homemade it a definitely not edible. Taste horrible could not eat anything had to call for a refund. read more

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Dinner was boring over $60 was the bill without any alcohol I had scallops that were tasteless and they were $20 my wife had had it in a I guess a mushroom sauce. That was pizza waves last chance. Send crust pizza is out and it was very good a while ago no sauce I guess there are new people there that are trying to cheapen things don't go there don't go there if you like tasteful food read more

My boyfriend and I have had some delicious wings from Pizza Wave, so we ordered the stuffed mushrooms on a whim... BAD decision. Not only was the presentation horrendous, the mushrooms were TINY an filled with Ritz crackers, onions, and an insane amount of grease, NOT "five star seafood stuffing". If there was seafood involved we missed it! Super disappointed. read more

Pizza Wave is a good place to go when you are in the mood for some good, American, hangover style fare, but can't decide exactly what you want. They have a ton to choose from, pizza, dozens of sandwiches/grinders, pizza, dinner plates, etc. This is definately a great family place to bring the kids. Affordable prices, friendly service, and decent pizza. I love their popcorn chicken and I pretty much only come here when craving it. read more

WOW! no reviews yet!? Well I shall be the first! I love this place! I started ordering from here last year on those nights when it was to cold or gross to leave my dorm room. First off the menu has pretty much anything you could want! Pizza, subs, steak, sea food, salad, soup, chicken as well as ribs! This is the only place my friend will get buff chick pizza. The food is good and they restaurant itself is very cute and big! Waitstaff/delivery person always friendly and with the right order. they are open till 10 on weekdays and 11 weekends. Love this place and would recommend it to anyone. read more

Had a great dinner tonight! Had reservations for outdoor dining but the rainstorm that happened an hour before our reservations changed us to indoor seating. This was our first time here. The restaurant did a great job with handling all of the COVID-19 regulations. The staff was friendly and everyone seemed to be very happy to be back serving customers. It's not a fancy place, but quite the menu. I had the marinated steak tips and they were cooked perfectly and delicious. We'll definitely be back! read more

Ordered takeout a couple of times during the pandemic. The delivery time by far was the fastest of anywhere we got delivery during the pandemic. We have not dined inside for few years. Nothing fancy inside, casual atmosphere. Large menu, a little of something for everyone. Food is ok, nothing horrible and nothing I am dying to go back for. The pizza was better than I remembered when we had dined inside. Overall ok, especially if you are looking to change up your takeout rotation. read more

The food is okay but they forgot items for delivery and were late on multiple occasions.

For lunch today, a few co-workers and myself went to Pizza Wave. The restaurant is a good size but was pretty empty considering it was lunch time. I had ordered the Gyro which consisted of flat, seasoned beef, shredded lettuce, tomatoes and a tzatziki dressing as well as a side of fries. The Gyro was good but I have had better. The beef could have used a little more seasoning as could the dressing. The waitress had mentioned to me, when I asked her how the Gyro was before ordering, that it was a popular menu item. I did eat most of it and was pretty full by the time I left but I would not go rushing back just to order it again. One of my co-workers had ordered the Greek Salad and she loved it. It had tomatoes, kalamata olives, feta cheese, Greek dressing and a side of pita bread. She had ordered it with grilled chicken. While I did not have any myself, she did enjoy it very much! read more

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Listen I don't mind if you have clam strips on the menu but to claim "the best in the East" and then not even be remotely close to good is a little disrespectful to sea food on the east coast. Clam strips were probably frozen, very chewy and portion was tiny, not that I planned on finishing them. Mashed potatoes tasted like instant potatoes you'd make with water. Probably should shrink their menu down and serve what they can handle read more

Have been going for sometime - I think they are going downhill so fast - what happened? Went in last night, we waited 20 min. to place an order and they weren't crowded - and I had the "not so anymore -Famous" steak tips on a salad - the tips weren't marinated , only gave me three tips and the bread crotons where larger than the steak tips - I asked for a menu just to see if the price had been reduced - A very poor example of something I would tell people to go and try - can't say I would recommend again And by 8:00 p.m. staff was cleaning the place to get ready to close for the night, made us feel we should leave. Hope the try harder to bring it back to the great place it was read more

Oh. Dear. God. Extreme cheeseburger ftw. Amazing sweet potato fries. Super fast and friendly delivery. GIGANTIC MENU!!! Need I say more? read more

The Wave delish ...pizza melt in my mouth ...buffalo wings perfection and sizzling hot ...fast delivery great service ...Ill ONLY ORDER FROM THE WAVE. . THE BEST. read more

What has happened to this place. Although this place was never a five star joint, it always seemed like a reliable fall back type of a restaurant when nowhere else can be agreed upon. Pizza wave has an extensive menu of American favorites, from pizza, burgers, seafood, steak and all sorts of fried goodies. But recently my excursions to The Wave have ended in utter disappointment and near disgust and left me questioning the rationale for going there in the first place. Recent changes in their menu or perhaps a supplier has caused Pizza Wave to veer off a cliff where quality control is concerned. I used to love this place as great, cheap meal out, now...it seems like they've gone cheap on us, the customer, with inferior ingredients. read more

I go to the wave for their affordable and delicious subs. I've been sampling different subs and haven't been disappointed yet. Tried the penne alla vodka and it was very good. Came with two pieces of good garlic bread. I've also heard good things about their burgers and quesadillas from friends. read more

It's a HUGE menu. prices are always affordable. Sometimes the food is very good.Sometimes you get big portions. Sometimes you get bread. Sometimes they are out of what you want. Sometimes the pizza isnt as horrible as it usually is. Sometimes the food gets to you quick. Sometimes the wait staff seems to be missing. Sometimes you are glad you went, sometimes you wonder WHY you went. Sometimes I go. So should you. read more

First, let me start by saying that as a frequenter of Pizza Wave since it first opened about 5-6 years ago (if my memory serves correctly) I've rarely had a bad experience. However, all of my previous foray's into the food have been through pickup or delivery. Last night, for the first time, I brought in my Nook and sat at a table, ready to get off my feet, do a little reading and fill my empty stomach (I'd worked all day, at another restaurant, and hadn't eaten since 10 am....it was about 8:45 pm when I walked in). I was sat in a booth right in front of the counter and after a minute my waitress walked up and asked if I'd like a drink. I ordered the red sangria and it arrived quickly. I should have just stuck with a soda. The Sangria wasn't bad, but it was plain...tasted like Red Wine and Sprite with some pieces of fresh fruit thrown in - not worth the $5.50. The waitress, who never introduced herself (this seems to be a running theme at many places lately...what ever happened to being accessible and polite?) came over and asked if I was ready so I started off with an order of clams casino and then wanted the surf and turf with stuffed shrimp as my meal. The casinos came out in an appropriate amount of my time, 6 in an order. The bread crumb topping was practically nonexistent and all of the casinos were literally swimming in butter. After squeezing 3 pieces of lemon all over them they had enough taste to eat and somewhat enjoy. Now, for the Surf & Turf which comes with their Steak Tips, your choice of seafood and your choice of 2 sides. I should mention that I've ordered steak tips from here too many times to count...and they are always moist, well seasoned, cooked perfectly, and delicious. Last night however, after asking for them to be cooked Medium, but no more than Medium Well, they arrived Well Done, tough, and very dry as there wasn't a single drop of the au jus that is normally present. The baked stuffed shrimp was gross - the stuffing was unlike any other seafood stuffing I've ever had (huge pieces of chopped up green peppers, really?) and didn't have a nice flavor to it at all. The 3 shrimp were sitting in, again, tons of butter and the shrimp were MASSIVELY overcooked. The 2 sides I ordered - rice pilaf that was dry and tasted like it came from a box, and the loaded baked potato which was smothered in cheap shredded cheese, lots of bacon, and wasn't fully cooked in the middle - pretty much got left behind. I was one of 2 tables in the whole place and my waitress was doing some cleanup as the restaurant closes at 9:30. She seemed pretty busy but found the time to check on her other table a few times...but not once did she ask how my appetizer or entree were...she pretty much ignored me (just because I was reading my Nook doesn't mean I'm oblivious to everything else around me and it doesn't mean I shouldn't be "checked" on). I spent $46 including the 10% tip I left Sharon (I got her name from my receipt). I'm a waitress myself so I RARELY leave less than 15% but when I'm practically ignored - after I finished eating she didn't even ask how it was! - she was lucky she got the $4 and change I left her. Will I be ordering from Pizza Wave again? Most likely. But I probably won't be stopping in for sit-down service anytime soon. read more

Quite possibly the worst sandwiches at any restaurant on the planet. The clubs are acceptable, and the fried foods are ok, but don't get a sub. read more

I've been coming to Pizza Wave for years. They have a very diverse menu with options for everyone. The have comfortable seating and large booths for groups. I think I've tried almost everything on the menu. I really enjoy their clamcakes, pizza, calzones, french fries, calamari, Sicilian camari pasta, and so much more. The also have a variety of desserts. It is great for kids and even has a "make your own pizza" which kids always love. They also have daily specials throughout the week. I have noticed they are not as busy as they were years ago though I still enjoy going and think the food has always been great. read more

At first we was impressed with the menu and when I saw the Mac cheese and hotdog for $10.99 I thought to myself "for that price I bet it's great! My two friends also thought that :-( The food was delivered on time but for $ 10.99 it was the biggest rip off possible.. The hotdog was as if it was marinated in salt and the portion size wasn't even enough to feed a kid! Taste was good but a tease.... For all 3 meals with two drinks came to $41.99.... Rip off next time I will buy a package of hotdogs for 2.99 and a pound of Mac cheese at stop shop for 1.99 savings of $36.99 don't forget they double charged us by accident so initially we paid 84.00 lol I would suggest to give it a shot and order somthing else ! SRW read more

I know this place is called pizza wave but to me and my family that have gone here several times in the past, the pizza itself was alright. In my opinion, I thought it was a little cheesy and the crust didn't seem very fresh but that's really all. When I was a kid I use to get the popcorn chicken and loved it! Now I stick to the Caesar salad and I'm glad I do because it is so fresh and yummy. Although this isn't always the first place I think of when I'm hungry, it still is pretty good. read more

Great spot, brick oven pizza was on point! Chill atmosphere, friendly wait staff and a nice outdoor seating area as well. Definitely will be back! read more

Huuuuge Menu. Food is dependable and tasty. Not expensive. Last time I was there a little league team and all their parents were walking out. read more

This is the best food I have ever eaten in my whole life delicious? Can't wait to come back try more of there delicious food

Calzones are tasty-tasty. 10/10. I get bacon and pineapple, with cheese. You can get what you want tho, no pressure.

Fantastic, huge menu. Everything is fresh. I had prime rib delivered and it was delicious. The loaded potato and vegetables were really excellent. The chicken soup was obviously homemade. read more

Happy to be able to get gluten free options here! The lobster roll was delicious as were the curly fries. Place was easily accessible, lots of parking, and clean facilities. We've been here twice and we'll be back. read more

The best bleu cheese I have ever eaten, we will be returning to Bristol just for it!

My husband and I have ordered here more than anywhere else in town since we moved in a few months ago. Consistently good, the subs and fries/onion rings are awesome even for delivery. Pizza is good (not NY good). Fast, cheap and a large menu. Dont get the thanksgiving wrap. BLT pizza is amazing. Overall its our go to place. read more

Used to be good but since they sold out the place has gone down hill. There is a very strong smell of mildew when you walk in, very strong. There were only two waitresses working hard to serve everyone. The food was okay but slow in coming and the potato skins were burnt - overcooked. Probably won't go back. read more

I went to the wave gor the first time yesterday and ordered it to go. I was SUPER excited they had whole belly fried clams in the fishermens platter. When we got home the portions were very big and smelled and looked great, expect for the fact that there was NOT ONE whole belly clam . It was just a bunch of what look like fried onion straws. I was very disappointed because the meal cost 19.99, i didn't mind paying it because i thought i was getting whole belly clams not a bunch of over fried strings. The place is cute on the inside and the girl at the front counter had a bit of an attitude but got me the little extra things i asked for like extra tarter and lemon wedges. I think id try it again but something else next time. read more

I stop by the wave in bristol whenever I'm looking for great food with a lot of options if you or a group can't decide what to get. The pizza is amazing and their staff is always friendly. It's also the best and quickest delivery in town! read more

Excellent spot with a variety of choices! I ordered both appetizers and a meal which both were very delicious! Service was great, as well as management! Most definitely will be going back with my girlfriend! Buffalo chicken pizza is my favorite choice from the wave! read more