Best Lunch Restaurants in Bristol

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1. Quitos Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(1642)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Bristol

Quitos Restaurant is a casual family venue located on Bristol harbor. We accept walk-ins as well as reservations. We will send a text to the phone number that was used to make your reservation once your table is ready for you. We only hold tables for reservation/and waitlist parties for 15 mins after the time you have booked or messaged your table is ready. We may not be able to seat you should you arrive late so please arrive on time. We do not require our guests or staff to wear masks if they are fully vaccinated. Please call (401) 253-9042 with any questions or inquiries.

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2. Thames Waterside Bar & Grill

4.4

Awesome(1001)

Price: Moderate

• American • Bristol

Booked 2 times today

Thames Waterside Bar & Grill specializes in seafood dishes. Along with lobster rolls, crab cakes and grilled salmon, you can also choose from an array of American classics such as burgers, pizza and nachos. Its full-service bar provides beer, wine and cocktail options that include sangrias, margaritas and a signature rum punch. Offering a relaxing ambience, Thames Waterside Bar & Grill provides picturesque views of Narragansett Bay and Bristol Harbor. Dine indoors or outdoors on its spacious deck or rooftop. At times, live music and entertainment are also featured in the bar area. Thames Waterside Bar & Grill is open for lunch, dinner and latenight meals.

3. Le Central

4.8

Exceptional(507)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary French • Bristol

Booked 3 times today

Le Central is a French bistro, focusing on modern interpretations of classic dishes featuring local products from Sakonnet Lobsters, Four Town Farm (Seekonk, MA), Walker's Farm (Barrington, RI), Scott the Bassman, and Little Rhody Eggs (Foster, RI). Low lighting, checkerboard floor tiling, glass tabletops, and French nu-Jazz provide an intimate yet warm and familiar atmosphere. Chef-owner Jesse James spent his early career in Boston, working with chefs Moncef Meddeb at L'Espalier and Jasper White at Jasper's, with further experience at other landmark restaurants in New York, France, and Italy. Le Central is the third restaurant he has designed, built, and operated, after Aperto (Est 1992) and Boca Rotis (Est 1997), both in San Francisco. The large painting by Inez Storer on the south wall of the restaurant (which also serves as our logo) is of Jesse's son, Sam (the current General Manager & Beverage Director), and his childhood dog, Skye. Inez wouldn't say who the guy in the chair is.

4. Leo's Ristorante

4.2

Awesome(464)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Bristol

Booked 2 times today

Leo’s was first opened in 1948 by Italian immigrants Pantaleone (Leo) Mancieri and his wife Virginia (Nonni). Established mainly as a pizzeria in the State Street section of Bristol, the restaurant quickly gained a local following and served as a popular lunch destination for workers and families alike. Leo and Virginia, along with sons Mario and Reno, worked tirelessly to produce great fresh Italian favorites and create a friendly environment for their customers.The original Leo’s remained open until 1976 when the family decided to close after Leo passes away, and in the year 2000 Leo’s grandson, Paul Mancieri, relocated to 365 Hope Street in the heart of historic downtown Bristol. Paul and his wife Adriana pride themselves on bringing back the spirit and the recipes of the pizzeria ran by Leo and Nonni. Welcome to Leo’s Ristorante! Enjoy our family recipes, preserved for three generations and plated with care and love by Paul, Adriana and their staff.

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5. Bristol Oyster Bar

4.7

Exceptional(975)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Bristol

We are back on Open Table, for party for more than 6 people you need to call the restaurant to see if we are able to accommodate you! www.bristoloysterbar.comWe look forward to seeing you at Bristol Oyster Bar!

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6. Boat House Waterfront Dining

4.8

Exceptional(8304)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Tiverton

Booked 68 times today

At the Boat House, we proudly celebrate coastal New England's natural abundance: fresh seafood, local produce and pastoral and nautical charms. Residing on a bluff over the foot of Mt. Hope Bay, the restaurant beckons guests to relax and soak in our panoramic, award-winning bayside views.

7. The Beach House

4.7

Exceptional(1940)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Bristol

Booked 1 time today

Welcome to The Beach House, a casual family friendly restaurant, serving contemporary American cuisine as well as typical New England favorites. Perfectly located along the East Bay bike path overlooking Bristol harbor.

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8. Palmer River Grille

4.7

Exceptional(1096)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Warren

Booked 21 times today

YOU'LL LOVE OUR AMERICAN RESTAURANT IN WARREN, RI Are you craving Rhode Island seafood? What about a juicy steak cooked to perfection? When you're in the mood for delicious food and uncompromising service, visit us at Palmer River Grille LLC. Located in Warren, RI, our American restaurant is a picturesque place to order lunch or dinner while enjoying the beauty of our town and the Palmer River. Palmer River Grille is part of the Gorman family of restaurants, which include the Sakonnet River Grille and Four Corners Grille in Tiverton, RI. Our family has been running these restaurants since 1998 and 2015, respectively. From the cooks to the wait staff, our entire crew is dedicated to providing the highest quality food and fast, friendly service. There's something on our dinner menu and lunch menu for everyone. We also have a full bar serving your favorite cocktails, mixed drinks, beer and wine.

9. Iron Works

4.7

Exceptional(2157)

Price: Moderate

• American • Warwick

Booked 37 times today

More gastropub than classic tavern, Iron Works serves innovative and updated takes on American classics. Open daily for dining and takeout

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10. Chelo's Waterfront Bar & Grille - Warwick

4.6

Exceptional(2635)

Price: Expensive

• American • Warwick

Welcome to Chelo's Waterfront!Located right on Greenwich Bay in Warwick, RI, Chelo's Waterfront Restaurant provides excellent views, great food and live entertainment!

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DanVIP
Greater Boston •16 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
A lovely gem of a bistro, quiet for a near weekend evening. We both had a French onion soup that had rich flavor, great umami and was perfect for a cold night. My lamb chops were tender with a nice char to offset the sweetness of the meat, the cassoulet that accompanied was the right accompaniment instead of a starch, and my wife enjoyed her duck confit. A nice Chablis and two very good desserts finished the experience. Our server was attentive and not at all stuffy and we felt welcomed. Will go back a lot.
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Le CentralPrice: Expensive• Contemporary French• Bristol
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4.8
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HelenVIP
Greater Boston •46 reviews
5.0
Dined on 14 Dec 2024
Second time there. Drove over an hour and it’s worth it. Cozy vibe, good food, old school ambiance, excellent service.
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Leo's RistorantePrice: Moderate• Italian• Bristol
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4.2
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Larry
Jacksonville / Northeast Florida •8 reviews
5.0
Dined on 26 Nov 2024
Quitos never disappoints. The staff is always so nice and helpful. Food is outstanding. Views can’t be beat!!!
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Quitos RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Bristol
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4.7
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Sandra
Greater Boston •21 reviews
5.0
Dined on 8 Sept 2024
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!
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Thames Waterside Bar & GrillPrice: Moderate• American• Bristol
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4.4
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Margot
New Orleans / Louisiana •7 reviews
5.0
Dined on 31 Aug 2024
Our dinners were all spectacular in presentation & taste -- oysters, callimari, swordfish & scallops. Very sad that we have to wait til March Madness for another meal. Bristol Oyster Bar is now closed til mid March!
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Bristol Oyster BarPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Bristol
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4.7

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25 restaurants available nearby

1. Quitos Restaurant

2. Thames Waterside Bar & Grill

3. Le Central

4. Leo's Ristorante

5. Bristol Oyster Bar

6. Boat House Waterfront Dining

7. The Beach House

8. Palmer River Grille

9. Iron Works

10. Chelo's Waterfront Bar & Grille - Warwick

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