Great views, great people, great drinks, great food.
Thames Waterside Bar & Grill
401-253-4523
"The best sunset in Rhode Island" canbe found at Thames Waterside Bar & Grill. Situated on the Bristol River, the outside decks and dining/bar area offer stunning views while you enjoy a varied menu and a full bar. Seafood is the house specialty, and you can stop in any day of the week for lunch or dinner. This is a great location for a casual lunch with friends or a private dinner party.
- Fax: 401-253-5421
- Hours: Bar Hours: Daily, 11:30am - 1am. Dining Room Hours: Daily, 11:30am - 11pm
- Handicap Accessible: Yes
- Founding Date: 2007
- Products: Lunch and dinner
- Food & dining options: Gluten-free, Low calorie, Vegan, Vegetarian
- General services: Eat-in, Phone orders, Take-out
- Specialties: Weekly dinner specials
- ATM: No
- Parking: Free lot
- Private events: Yes
- What makes this community special?: The location is beautiful.
- Cuisine: American, Bar Food, Burgers, Dessert / Ice Cream, Greek, Irish, Live / Raw Food, Mexican, Pizza, Sandwiches, Seafood, Vegetarian/Vegan
- Signature dishes: Seafood
- Price level: $$
- Reservations: Not accepted
- Number of tables: 12
- Features: Banquets, Dinner, Fireplace, Group-friendly, Kids' Menu, Live Entertainment, Lunch, Outdoor seating, Private Parties, View, Waterfront
- Atmosphere: Bar Scene, Elegant, Fine dining, Fun, Late-night, Quiet, Romantic, Singles scene
- Features: Live music, Outdoor seating, Private parties
- Food/drink: Yes
- Alcohol served: Yes

The last three times my wife and I have visited, we have been disappointed. As far as the food, the quality is not there. At one visit, my wife returned Lazy Man Nacho's-swimming in grease/fat. They suggested a burrito as an alternative. While large, it was left on the table when we left. On the occasions that we go, I like a Long Island Ice Tea. Anyone that knows the drink, knows what goes in them. Every time I have ordered one, it is watery. No bite at all. They are charging me for it. My wife's Bloody Mary-Tall usually has the same problem. We used to go there all time and had a blast-sitting in the Adirondack chairs right on the water, food was good, drinks were good. The difference, it seems, is that the restaurant was sold. I do not have an axe to grind, these are just observations that my wife and I have experienced. I doubt that we will be going back until we are desperate for those wonderful chairs.