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Bristol Oyster Bar
About
- 4.8 ( 50 reviews)
- 8-35, $$, $$$
Welcome to the Bristol Oyster Bar! We are happily nestled in the heart of downtown Bristol, Rhode Island in an historic building that has served as a Customs House, Post Office, and the YMCA. The 1857 brick building provides us with massive windows, tall ceilings, and classic New England charm. Our cozy inside dining room features an open kitchen and when the weather permits, we’ve got a lovely patio to dine al fresco. In 2015, Peter Sebring opened the restaurant, from a background primarily in fishing and oyster farming. He always emphasized the importance of quality, seeking the freshest ingredients, and supporting local farmers and fisherman. Jordan Sawyer, a longtime employee of the business, became owner in April of 2019 and is determined to keep the sea-to-table ideals, inviting atmosphere, and standard of quality that the Bristol Oyster Bar was built upon, while simultaneously bringing a young, fresh perspective, and years of restaurant experience.
| Day of the Week | Opening Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 17:00 - 21:00 |
| Tuesday | 17:00 - 21:00 |
| Wednesday | 17:00 - 21:00 |
| Thursday | 17:00 - 22:00 |
| Friday | 12:00 - 20:00 |
| Saturday | 11:00 - 15:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Cuisines
- 🍔 American
- 🍸 Bar
- 🦞 Seafood
Dining Options
- 💺 Seating
- ♿ Wheelchair Accessible
- 🥡 Takeout
- 🍽️ Table service
- 📅 Reservations
- 🍷 Serves Alcohol
- 🅿️ Parking Available
- 💳 Accepts Credit Cards
- 🪑 Highchairs Available
- 🍸 Full Bar
- 📶 Free Wifi
- 📺 Television
- 💳 Accepts Visa
- 💳 Accepts Mastercard
- 🍷🍺 Wine and Beer
- 💳 Accepts American Express
- 💳 Accepts Discover
- 🍽️ Dinner
Accepts Credit Cards
Recommended Reviews
4.8
Geoff Reno
Fresh. Fresh. Fresh. Unbelievable selection of oysters. I had a dozen assorted and six little necks. Fantastic. Low key atmosphere the way a true oyster house should be. It’s about the fresh seafood with no pretense. True New England.
m ahern
Lots of people fit in this cozy place! The food is good and the oyster specials are excellent. Sometimes the service is slower and the menu can seem limited with a mixed crowd.
david cousins
Go for their Dollar Oyster special. Check dates and times, its only a few days a week. We went and had fresh oysters from six different local farms. Great local draft beer selection too. E new Management is doing a great job sourcing local food and beer.
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