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Bristol Oyster Bar, Bristol, RI

Bristol Oyster Bar

4.6
4.6
987 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood
448 Hope St, Bristol, RI 02809

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2 people
8:00 pm
Booked 5 times today
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Innovative
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.com

We look forward to seeing you at Bristol Oyster Bar!

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Contemporary American, Oyster Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Sat 16:00–21:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Sam Spinella
  • Area
    Bristol
  • Parking details
    Our parking lot is located behind the restaurant which is accessible by Court Street.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 987 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bristol Oyster Bar delights with "fresh, local oysters," a "diverse menu," and "great service." Patrons enjoy the "raw bar," "half-priced oysters," and "creative cocktails." While some mention small portions or interior noise, the "presentation and taste" often shine. The "attentive staff" ensures a "wonderful dining experience," making it a Bristol favorite.
987 Reviews
  1. Nicole

    Rhode Island1 review

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the new look and menu! We will definitely be back soon!

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  2. Amy

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous new menu Great wine selection Impressive service So happy it’s back!!

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  3. jackie VIP

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Small portions big prices .. food was delicious though

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  4. janet VIP

    New Orleans9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Interesting menu Unique flavors. Great service. Will go back to try different dishes

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  5. Carol

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, drinks and apps were great. We will definitely return

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  6. James VIP

    Rhode Island122 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The new, renovated decor is very attractive. The overhead glass and bottle storage looks modern and polished. The bar seating seems more comfortable-perhaps the high chairs can be positioned just slightly closer and the bar height seems to be slightly lower. It doesn’t appear they have done much to expand capacity and the very tiny, incredibly efficient kitchen remains in place. Our server, Nadia, was very nice and helpful as well to guide us in the new menu style. We miss the TV’s and sports vibe. We are fans of small plate menus but this menu seems heavy on smoked choices which we don’t care for. None of the cool small plates appealed so we had warm plates but had to eliminate a number of smoked choices. The selected choices of scup, calamari, and a potato dish were very good. We likely should have only had two, as we were too full for dessert. Our oysters and large shrimp from raw bar were great! We miss the innovative and, invariably, tasty entree specials on the old menu. My wife would prefer a 9 oz pour option for wine, which isn’t offered any longer.

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  7. Amy

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 29 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We’ve always loved the oyster bar. We were sad when they closed for Reno but happy as hex when they reopened. Food and service were excellent. We brought our friends for the first time and they raved. ❤️

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  8. Christine

    Greater Boston10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 29 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    great meal st Bristol Oyster Bar. love the whittw fish smoked spread and the crab cakes. Ousters were excellent

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  9. Robin VIP

    Greater Boston19 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 29 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    So glad they reopened! Nadia is the best. The raw bar was fresh, chilled and worth the wait.

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  10. Philip

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 27 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff was very friendly and competent. Food was fresh and excellent.

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FAQs

Bristol Oyster Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (401) 240-0096.

Bristol Oyster Bar is rated 4.6 stars by 987 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
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Booked 5 times today
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448 Hope St, Bristol, RI 02809

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Bristol
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Sat 16:00–21:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Contemporary American, Oyster Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Our parking lot is located behind the restaurant which is accessible by Court Street.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Sam Spinella
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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