Bristol Oyster Bar

Bristol Oyster Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Nicole

   Rhode Island1 review

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   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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   Amy

   San Francisco2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 3 days 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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   jackie VIP

   Greater Boston2 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 3 days 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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   janet VIP

   New Orleans9 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 3 days 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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   Carol

   Greater Boston4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 3 days 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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   James VIP

   Rhode Island122 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 4 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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   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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   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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   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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    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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