Bristol Oyster Bar

Edit: Went in last night with my girlfriends, we got to taste some new menu items and fell in love! Always a great experience and the food levels up with each update. I love being able to try a variety of things when dining out, that’s why this new menu is right up my alley. I started with some oysters, and then got a few small plates to fill up. I ended up leaving full and still had some leftovers. Highly recommend the crudo trio, beef tartar and brandade! If you’re an espresso martini fan like me, you will be happy to find an entire section of flavors to try, plus the bartender, Nadia, and the entire staff is wonderful! Can’t wait to come back and try more of the menu.

Bartender sam made amazing margaritas and was a little cutie patootie! Bria was super attentive to her tables and Ian is just a vibe. The shucker was fast but still gave us clean oysters and had a smile on his face all night! Host Lydia was adorable and very accommodating to my seating preferences. Food was a 10/10 and the kitchen staff even came out to see how we were doing. Love this place, will be back again!

What is there to say- Bristol Oyster Bar exceeded my wildest expectations! The oysters were delightful, local and freshly plucked from the sea. Also they were shucked to perfection, expertly separated from the shell and without any gritty fragments. The calamari was perfectly cooked and prepared with a unique and absolutely delicious combination of flavors- Thai chili lemongrass and sweet soy. There were chopped peanuts as well that added some lovely texture to the dish. Next was the beef tartare, a first for myself. It was expertly diced, and marinated in a wonderful vinegar based dressing with thinly sliced shallots. The focaccia toast was a smart addition to the dish and added a perfectly placed crunch to the experience. Lastly, the swordfish with sticky rice and coconut curry simply

Martini was skimpy and tasted watered down. Perhaps shaken too vigorously. Oysters were half price but were so small they had hardly any taste or flavor. Probably harvested early and less expensive to buy. Charged extra for condiments. Really! Chowder was mostly broth. Clam casinos were small and over baked. Bar did not have a friendly vibe. The restaurant did respond to my review which is positive. First and foremost, I do take these reviews seriously and would never do anything to purposely damage the reputation of a restaurant. However, after spending~$60 and it se it fail on so many levels I felt compelled to respond. In response to their response, I did some further research with the following results. 1. Age absolutely affects oyster size. 2. Cold water makes oysters firmer, sweeter

I had only been to the Providence location before tonight, and I had high expectations for this restaurant given my previous experience. It did not disappoint! The drinks ( margarita and " the bees knees" ) were delicious! Though the drinks were fantastic, they had nothing in comparison to the tasty oysters, crab cake and the Fluke ( not pictured here). I will definitely be coming back to try more of their unique dishes and explore the town! Service was also excellent! Our waitress was very polite and kind!