The Cafe - Westerly

4.7

305 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

26 Feb 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 4 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Charming
Great for creative cocktails

WHERE STARS ARE TREATED LIKE LOCALS  & LOCALS ARE TREATED LIKE STARS
The Café is a concept born of our family’s belief that a community is stronger when it gathers to celebrate, discuss ideas, relax, and enjoy. Our unique downtown location and partnership with the newly renovated United Theatre will yield an endless number of these memorable experience opportunities for years to come. The design of our venue, menus and service are a proper mix of aspirational and comfortable.

We are honored to be a part of this incredible region and look forward to having you join us.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Contemporary European, Italian
Hours of Operation
Wed–Fri 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:30 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(401) 357-0300
Website
https://thecaferi.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Brandon Gale

Location
3 Canal St, Westerly, RI 02891
Area
Westerly
Cross Street
Canal St and High Street
Parking details
Public Parking
Public transit
Westerly AMTRAK Station
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Cocktail Hour at the Cafe with Dale Degroff
USD 90.00 per person
6 May 2025 only
Cocktail Hour at The Café with "King Cocktail" Dale DeGroff. A fun, informative and exclusive hands-on 'cocktail hour' for up to 20 cocktail enthusiasts with legendary 'King Cocktail' Dale DeGroff, and the exceptional Café Bar Team. Enjoy an interactive and educational session on classic cocktails, cocktail making techniques, history & lore, and tasting (of course!). Dale will be signing copies of his book 'The New Craft of the Cocktail' Accompanied by tasty, curated Light Bites.
Cocktail Hour at the Cafe with Dale Degroff
USD 90.00 per person
17 June 2025 only
Cocktail Hour at The Café with "King Cocktail" Dale DeGroff. A fun, informative and exclusive hands-on 'cocktail hour' for up to 20 cocktail enthusiasts with legendary 'King Cocktail' Dale DeGroff, and the exceptional Café Bar Team. Enjoy an interactive and educational session on classic cocktails, cocktail making techniques, history & lore, and tasting (of course!). Dale will be signing copies of his book 'The New Craft of the Cocktail' Accompanied by tasty, curated Light Bites.
Easter Brunch at the Cafe
20 Apr 2025 only
Join us as we launch our new Brunch menu. Chef Brandon will be unveiling his new creations along with guest favorites.

EL MARIACHI
blanco tequila, pamplemousse, dry curacao, bitters, lime
THE CAFÉ BUZZ
artisanal honey gin, lavender honey, lemon
DIPPER'S SIPPER
soupy-washed bourbon, demerara, bitters
LOLA 5.0
mezcal, blanco tequila, fig & hot honey syrup, lime, saline
WESTERLY 6.0
ginger & honey vinegar-infused vodka, mastiha, pear syrup, soda
THE LITTLE RHODY
"boozy coffee milk" - our famous version of the rhode island classic

BEST OF 2024

BEETS
tequila, poblano Chile liqueur, beet shrub, blackberry syrup
TOY BOAT TOY BOAT TOY BOAT
aged rum, chartreuse, genepy, sherry, coconut, pineapple, lime
ST. PATRICK'S NEGRONI
irish whiskey, italian aperitivo, irish stout foam
WE SURELY SHALL SEE THE SUN SHINE SOON
akvavit, acid-adjusted melon, lemon, basil
FARMERS MARKET SANGRIA
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What 305 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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Washington
Best Ambience
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Innovative
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Hot spot
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Great for fine wines
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Great for scenic views
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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Cafe in Westerly is celebrated for its "unique and delicious" food, charming ambiance, and "super sweet" staff. Patrons rave about the "creative menu choices" and "exceptional" service. While some diners note issues like noise and wait times, the overall experience is "amazing," making it a top choice for a memorable meal.

305 Reviews

L
Laura
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We dinner on a busy Saturday night and were celebrating our friends’ engagement. Everything was phenomenal!!! The table was decorated with rose petals, we received complimentary sparkling wine, and the host congratulated our friends. We had drinks oysters, calamari, dinner, and the cookie skillet for dessert. Service was very attentive and patient. We had the best time. Thank you thank you!!
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Jason
Greater Boston
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was unique and delicious, service was ... very very cheerful. In a good way :-) Prices were completely reasonable for the quality delivered. The space is terrific, somewhat limited parking available which is great.
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Leigh
Greater Boston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely, cozy little spot with super sweet staff, high ceilings, warm fireplace. The pappardelle with lamb was light and delicious! And the cocktails were unique and wonderfully sippy.
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Mitchell
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 14 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Waitress was very attentive and a great host to our evening, had recommendations to make never felt we waited for our next course or round of drinks
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David
VIP
Greater Boston
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on 14 February 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Cuisine was excellent and the ambiance was good. Unfortunately, the kitchen was slow although the table service was good. Staff had difficulty handling the holiday dinner.
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FoodieSF116
San Francisco
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 14 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and service was amazing. Extremely cute set up. We got the wine pairing for the meal. Wish we had 2 options to choose from with the dishes. Two out of the three pairings were too sweet for my liking. I’m not a fan. I was only able to drink one out of the three. Overall, had a great; memorable night :)
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BethF
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 13 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We enjoyed very much! The Cafe is a place we go to and love it. Every year in February there are 6 of us that go to celebrate two birthdays. We are treated like we own the place the staff are wonderful and the food delicious. We will always be back.
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Paul
Greater Boston
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on 8 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of my favorite places to be. It feels like an upscale "Cheers" of famed TV establishment. People know your name.
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John
Greater Boston
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 7 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything about The Cafe was special. The service was first rate, the seating was comfortable and the food excellent. We will definitely be back.
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Eileen
Caribbean
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 1 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We completely loved the night. Our kids gave us a gift card for Christmas and told us we would love it! We absolutely did, the atmosphere the service and the food was incredible .
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FAQs

The Cafe - Westerly is rated 4.7 stars by 305 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

26 Feb 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 4 times today

Experiences are available.

3 Canal St, Westerly, RI 02891

Additional information

Cross Street
Canal St and High Street
Area
Westerly
Hours of Operation
Wed–Fri 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:30 am–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Contemporary European, Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Parking
Public transit
Westerly AMTRAK Station
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Brandon Gale
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://thecaferi.com/
Phone number
(401) 357-0300

The Cafe - Westerly

Make a booking

Additional information

Experiences

Cocktail Hour at the Cafe with Dale Degroff

Cocktail Hour at the Cafe with Dale Degroff

Easter Brunch at the Cafe

Menu

SPECIALTIES

EL MARIACHI

THE CAFÉ BUZZ

DIPPER'S SIPPER

LOLA 5.0

WESTERLY 6.0

THE LITTLE RHODY

BEST OF 2024

BEETS

TOY BOAT TOY BOAT TOY BOAT

ST. PATRICK'S NEGRONI

WE SURELY SHALL SEE THE SUN SHINE SOON

FARMERS MARKET SANGRIA

What 305 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

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