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Bristol Oyster Bar

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448 Hope Street, Bristol, RI
(401) 396-5820
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Rating summary
  • Food
    4.5 of 5 stars
    Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4.5 of 5 stars
    Atmosphere
    4.5 of 5 stars
Oyster Heaven

A wonderful afternoon spent in this darling town but best of all was the lunch we enjoyed At Bristol Oyster House! Service was excellent and we enjoyed 2 dozen oysters variety of all on the menu. We did have our favorites! Shrimp were delicious also but very big. Definitely recommend if you love... read more

5 of 5 starsReviewed September 5, 2015
TawnyaRP
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San Diego, California
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San Diego, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 5, 2015 NEW

A wonderful afternoon spent in this darling town but best of all was the lunch we enjoyed At Bristol Oyster House! Service was excellent and we enjoyed 2 dozen oysters variety of all on the menu. We did have our favorites! Shrimp were delicious also but very big. Definitely recommend if you love oysters. Went great with The Prosecco

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 1, 2015 NEW

This place is all about fresh food and ingredients. The cocktails are incredible and tailored to the ingredients in season. Blueberry scrub? Yum. The oysters are addictive. The food is nothing but excellent. Go. Go. Go.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 23, 2015

From the service to the freshest seafood, you will find yourself in seafood heaven here! They have different kinds of oysters and the jumbo shimp is true to it's name!

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed July 25, 2015

If you want fast service and candle light dinner, well this is not your place. If on the other hand want a cold beer and fresh oysters in a loud atmosphere, then chill out in this place.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 17, 2015

Great drinks and the tuna tartar is fantastic . For the price and the amount you get for fresh tuna is almost a steal.

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Bristol, Rhode Island
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 8, 2015

Those of us who live in Bristol are afraid the $1 oysters between 4-6 might disappear, so we have to go early and often! And you can bring your friends who won't eat the raw stuff -- you can get your appetizer oysters cooked, though I admit we have not yet tried them. For entrees, the lobster roll is one... More 

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Bristol, Rhode Island
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 8, 2015

Oysters $1 from 4PM to 6 PM daily ! Fish is very fresh , nice setting , great staff . Very pricey $$$$ Fresh calms , shrimp , little necks , crab very day.

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed July 5, 2015

If you are going there for $1 oyster happy hour & a few drinks then this is the place to go. The oysters are top notch with at least 6 choices for happy hour and the wine list is a solid one. The service is terribly slow and if you want options besides a raw bar, then you will be... More 

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Rhode Island
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 29, 2015 via mobile

Been here a few times and its always good. Food is consistent, staff is (always) very friendly & inviting, perfect libations, need I say more... Oh yeah. Hurry and open the outside!! =}

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Bristol, Rhode Island
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 18, 2015

The food does not disappoint: the fried oysters are AMAZING!!! Our meal was extremely good, we were seated promptly without a reservation as the hostess is definitely on her game! However, we were a bit disappointed with our server; on point, well, not so much. Will we return? Yes; the food and the beverages outweighed the inattentiveness of our server.

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Restaurant Details

Location and Contact Information

  • Address: 448 Hope Street, Bristol, RI
  • Location: United States  >  Rhode Island (RI)  >  Bristol
  • Phone Number: (401) 396-5820

Price and Cuisine

  • Cuisine: Seafood

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