Bywater is a highly popular restaurant that has the notoriety of being a James Beard semi finalist…read more We were very much looking forward to an excellent dinner with the family. They have a daily menu, and I've had some friends suggest this place as their favorite restaurant. We parked blocks away due to the lack of adequate parking. Once we walked in, we were greeted with pleasant smiles from the staff. The menu was short, which we attributed to a focus on quality. We ordered a French onion dip and a littleneck entree as an app for the table. We were served with lukewarm water, neither cold nor hot. The apostle John might have been somewhat disappointed (Rev 3:16). The dip was decent but was somewhat lacking in great onion flavor. But nothing to complain about. The little necks were served in a small bowl and lacked a bit of salt. Rather pricey for $26, but this place charges $6 just for bread and butter, so maybe it's just inflation? Enter the entrees. They apparently were short on chicken legs so they asked to substitute chicken breast. Two of us got burgers. First the $20 burgers, which were served with an aioli with no offer of ketchup or other condiments. In short, both burgers were terrible. Far worse than we make at home. It's always a disappointment when you realize you're paying all this extra for food you can make better at home. The buns were shockingly flat, like someone smashed them by hand. Or in a McDonald's box. Come to think of it, the flavor was similar, though overall the hamburger was somewhat bitter, salty and lacked an appetizing flavor. Wow. We all agreed they were terrible. The fries were also burnt and over salted. My daughter quit on her $30 chicken, so I tried it. The sauce wasn't bad, and it was served with a decent brocollini. But the chicken was some of the driest I've had in a restaurant, with no crisp skin and a uniformly poor texture. No wonder no one finished their entrees. And I hate wasting food. So, as much as we would have wanted to give this place a great rating, we just won't be back. The service, although with a smile, was slow and terrible. Our candle burnt out in the middle of dinner. It was never relit. Our glasses were empty halfway through dinner. No refills on the tepid water. The entrees took an hour and a half before they came out (we were warned the chicken could take 30 min). Generally a very disappointing experience. Hard to explain the rave reviews but our Saturday dinner was a sad bust. The cold wet madeleines they provided in a doggie bag didn't do anything to help. Oh well. Hope y'all have a better experience if you go here.

Bywater, we will be back!…read more Warren, RI has some great restaurants and I was surprised since I don't frequent this area much. But after this past weekend, I know I want to come back. We were having a lovely dinner in Warren and stopped into Bywater for a quick after-dinner drink. It was a bit cooler out but since they had no seats in the extremely limited bar area, we took the plunge and sat outside near their fire pits. They did not have many wines to choose from BTG which was disappointing. The one I had which was Cinsault was just ok. I had to dump out most of it since I did not enjoy it but that was my fault since sampling it I thought I liked it. My friend had the bartender make her a cocktail with grapefruit since they did not have pineapple. She was looking for a French martini but seemed to enjoy what they made her. My husband's espresso martini was very good I thought and light but could've used some bailey's. We already had dessert so we did not plan on anything else but I know I am interested in returning for dinner. The restaurant is very small inside but I loved the warm lights and decor. It was a very sexy and attractive vibe! If you are ever in Warren I highly recommend coming here for either drinks, dinner, or both. Dress warm if you plan on heading outside to sit near the fire...it does not give off that much heat! Cheers!

Food was excellent. Sevice was good and very friendly…read more Small place usually have to wait for a seat. Sugest you go early.

Service sucks, the place is so small you can hear everyone's conversation. It's loud like a bar…read moreroom. I don't like sitting so close to table next to me. I need my personal space. Food was not great. I'd never go back.

What a great place! The fish and chips small is so…read moredelicious ! Fresh !! Tasty fresh fish! Small place but the lines move quickly ! Friendly staff !! I love stopping in after spending time at Colt State Park !!

They are the tiny hidden gem of the East Bay. Our favorite, of course, is the freshly made clam…read morecakes and New England clam chowder. Don't quite know how they make them, but they are consistently high quality. I personally think that their clam cakes are better than any place else, including Blount Clam Shack. I can get the clam cakes a year around, whereas the Blount is seasonally open in the summer months only. The place is small but the staff is very friendly and usually packed during the busy lunch and dinner time.

The ambiance on the Bluewater Bar + Grill patio is really nice in the summer. My party of 4 was…read moreable to come on a Sunday without a reservation and enjoy some live music. The waiters were attentive without being overbearing, always making sure we had water and such, but giving us space to have a conversation. I enjoyed the salmon, which has a really beautiful presentation and was tasty. My husband got the rigatoni, which was delicious. It came with some sausage and a creamy sauce. We shared a pineapple cheesecake off the dessert menu, and that was good not great. My parents really enjoy coming here because of the vegan menu, which is larger than many of the surrounding restaurants.

I love this restaurant. Their fish is always fresh they're complementary fresh bread is delicious…read more Their drinks are very good. Excellent service very clean and nice whether you eat outside or inside.

Came during happy hour and sat at the bar. The bar bartenders were young men who looked like they…read morereally enjoyed their job. This was in a not very diverse part of Rhode Island so it took this Midwesterner a minute to adjust. The fresh oysters were divine. It was around 5:00 when I ate and thr oysters still had that fresh saltwater taste. The stuffies were ok and the lemonade cocktail on their summer cocktail list hit all the right spots. The ambiance was nice restaurant great for a nice date or family (with well behaved kids) spot. If you are visiting Newport or like me running the Bristol Rhodes Half Marathon..take a stop at the wonderful restaurant...it's just as good as the Newport spots without the extra extra crowds.

Depending on what you prioritize more I would either recommend going during the weekday 4-6 pm or…read moreFriday 12-6 pm & sitting in the bar area & get the 1/2 off oysters, apps and pizza if you want the best value or avoid that time frame in entirety if you would prefer better service & ambiance. The deals are hard to pass up, especially for the moderate to good food, but finding a spot may be tough & the service was slower than anticipated with such an influx of people during happy hour. I did thoroughly enjoy the local oysters and the special of swordfish tacos. The side Caesar Salad was huge but average. The vodka pizza is a good appetizer size being a thin style bar pizza.

Food was great ordered steak rare bc i like medium rare and its always overdone but not here it was…read moreperfectly rare! Which was great since I enjoy that too. The real treat was the fried spaghetti they brought out for the apps. Such a treat i didnt know i needed but was amazing

So I was visiting my pal Nick in Providence and he brought me to Oxford Tavern and it was a great…read morechoice! I went for the Filet Minion and it was delicious.. It was accompanied by some asparagus and savory mashed potatoes! Couldn't go wrong here. There were definitely some other dishes I'd love to try.. But more reason to visit right!? Staff was accommodating. In any case, if you're looking for a really nice spot to get some great food you should definitely try this place out. Ok. Have a great one yall! -Ray

AMAZING brunch! This was my first time trying the Shrimp Rangoon's which were absolutely delicious…read more The poutine is always my favorite. Everything is so favorable and the portion sizes are great! The only negative is I found the mimosas to be very pricey. Wouldn't order those again, but otherwise everything was delicious and service is always great!

We stopped in during Appy Hour for some appetizers and cocktails, which is our go to at Waterdog…read more 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.

I had the absolutely perfect dinner here. We were a party of 6- 2 kids meals…read more We started off with the bread bowl with 3 dipping sauces. The pesto was bright green and amazing, best ever. I had the osso bocco. It was a large portion , falling off the bone deliciously seasoned with a tasty spinach, grits underneath. I enjoyed every bite. I was sorry I couldn't eat it all! I shared some with others telling them how delicious it was. My friend ordered the bolognese entree which she says is the best she has ever had. Their eggplant parm sandwich was recommended as well. My husband had the shrimp fettuccine, also delicious. The kids like their chicken tenders. Hostess was friendly and sat us right away. Waiter was so nice. Took drink orders and brought everything out efficiently. Checked if we needed anything. He was great with the kids. When we complimented him on our food, he was pleased. It looks that the restaurant is adequately staffed so that the service is excellent. Ambience is good. Moderate noise but has a pleasant hum. Unfortunately, we were visiting so I don't get to dine there as frequently as possible. Prices are reasonable!

Dinner at Revival has never knocked my socks off, but it is consistent. Sometimes that's exactly…read morewhat you need. Consistent, good enough, & a good place to gather with friends. The pros: - Friendly staff - Cute covered patio - Gluten free options - Reliable The cons: - Uninspiring cocktails - Food is never ~amazing~ - Weird raw oyster situation* *I really can't get behind serving raw oysters with soy sauce & lime. I understand wanting to do things differently - maybe offer some cool additional sauce options? But please - a lemon & some mignonette would be just fine.

This place has always been one of my favorites. Their food is consistent, although sometimes a…read morelittle bit pricier than other places around, but you can't beat the ambience and view! The last time we went, we somehow got in line before about 40 people lined up behind us. I like how they've updated the line and put a cover over it with QR code menus. The long line is generally for all of the regular food on the menu or that you can go to the quick pick up line and order things like chowder, stuffed quahogs and chowder. Also beer and wine. I don't think that people know that they can go to that other window! My wife got the fish sandwich and it was cooked perfectly. Their french fries are really great, they always have been. I got the lobster roll and as always, it was great. They have a larger one, but I don't think I could finish that after trying to eat the largest lobster roll in the world. That gave me perspective. Their coleslaw is always fresh and crunchy with seasoning. That's just right. You can't beat the location, by the water with enough tables to always keep everyone happy. They have live music and have allso partnered up with Wright's Dairy Farm so they have an ice cream truck all summer. It's always sad when they close, but will always look forward to the following year!

It was decent plates are small Clam chowder not like a…read morelegal seafood lil loose turn to liquid quick I ordered clams strips they were cooked good

One of our favorite restaurants, hands down. The food is consistently delicious, and the drinks are…read morevery good. Haven't had a bad waitress there. Highly recommend!

Deserves a solid 2.5 stars, but that is not an option…read more Atmosphere was very noisy and crowded. Waitress did not check in to see how we liked our food after it was delivered, but otherwise gave great service with a smile. Menu is small and very meat and seafood centric - not especially ideal for picky eaters or vegetarians/vegans. The Thai wrap appetizer tasted exactly like the Asian salad you can buy in a bag at the grocery store for $3. They were not really 'wraps' but this pre-made salad tossed upon some leaves of lettuce, difficult to eat, and had only the smallest dallop of peanut sauce on them (which was the best part!) My partner's General Al's Chicken took you on a journey from savory to sweet to spicy flavor-wise, but there was something off about the taste that he did not care for (and I've never seen him dislike food at a restaurant. Ever.) My side salad was lettuce only doused in the same aforementioned Asian salad grocery store mix dressing, with lots of wilted/old lettuce that I had to pick out. My entree was good but tasted generic, like something I've had at other chain restaurants a million times before with no unique twist put on it. It had a sauce but it had little to no flavor - couldn't figure out what it even was and didn't remember it being on the menu - so it added nothing to the dish. There are lots of rave reviews here, but we just don't get it. We've ordered takeout from here before and that time, too, we were not overwhelmed with joy, just kind of 'whelmed.' Very 'meh,' and with so many other incredible food establishments within a 25 minute drive in Providence or in between, or even great local spots in town, this place just doesn't hold a candle. Not worth going back. It felt like a very novice chef was at the helm and dishes lacked inspiration and new, exciting flavors that we haven't seen before.