Bristol Oyster Bar

Bristol Oyster Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Ron

   Greater Boston8 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   The menu has changed to more of a tapas style which allows for more efficient use of their small kitchen and quick delivery of food as each dish is made. We thoroughly enjoyed everything we ordered. The service was excellent as was the overall experience. It was early in the season so only six kinds of oysters were available, but we'll be back for more later on.
   

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   Leigh

   Greater Boston4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The good and drinks were delicious! Love the new decor (although I loved the old decor too!). We have tried de eral of the tapas dishes and every one of them is DELICIOUS! Unique flavors, cooked to perfection, and beautifully presented. A tad pricy if you are hungry, but worth it. A new fave for us.
   

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   Annette VIP

   Greater Boston5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 10, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great spot in Bristol, the oysters are fresh with a great selection for variety. Really enjoying the small plate tapas style offerings.
   

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   Judy VIP

   New Orleans14 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 10, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   So happy to be back!! Fabulous food and the nicest staff -
   

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   Nicole

   Rhode Island1 review

   5.0

   Dined on April 6, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Loved the new look and menu! We will definitely be back soon!
   

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   Amy

   San Francisco2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 5, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Fabulous new menu Great wine selection Impressive service So happy it’s back!!
   

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   jackie VIP

   Greater Boston2 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on April 5, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Small portions big prices .. food was delicious though
   

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   janet VIP

   New Orleans9 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 5, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Interesting menu Unique flavors. Great service. Will go back to try different dishes
   

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   Carol

   Greater Boston4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 5, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great service, drinks and apps were great. We will definitely return
   

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    James VIP

    Rhode Island122 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3

    The new, renovated decor is very attractive. The overhead glass and bottle storage looks modern and polished. The bar seating seems more comfortable-perhaps the high chairs can be positioned just slightly closer and the bar height seems to be slightly lower. It doesn’t appear they have done much to expand capacity and the very tiny, incredibly efficient kitchen remains in place. Our server, Nadia, was very nice and helpful as well to guide us in the new menu style. We miss the TV’s and sports vibe. We are fans of small plate menus but this menu seems heavy on smoked choices which we don’t care for. None of the cool small plates appealed so we had warm plates but had to eliminate a number of smoked choices. The selected choices of scup, calamari, and a potato dish were very good. We likely should have only had two, as we were too full for dessert. Our oysters and large shrimp from raw bar were great! We miss the innovative and, invariably, tasty entree specials on the old menu. My wife would prefer a 9 oz pour option for wine, which isn’t offered any longer.
    

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