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The Cafe - Westerly, Westerly, RI

The Cafe - Westerly

4.8
4.8
325 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
3 Canal St, Westerly, RI 02891

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for fine wines
WHERE STARS ARE TREATED LIKE LOCALS 
& LOCALS ARE TREATED LIKE STARS
The Café is a concept born of our family’s belief that a community is stronger when it gathers to celebrate, discuss ideas, relax, and enjoy. Our unique downtown location and partnership with the newly renovated United Theatre will yield an endless number of these memorable experience opportunities for years to come. The design of our venue, menus and service are a proper mix of aspirational and comfortable.

We are honored to be a part of this incredible region and look forward to having you join us.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary European, Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Fri 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:30 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (401) 357-0300
  • Website
    https://thecaferi.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Brandon Gale
  • Location
    3 Canal St, Westerly, RI 02891
  • Neighborhood
    Westerly
  • Cross street
    Canal St and High Street
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    Westerly AMTRAK Station
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Cocktail Hour at the Cafe with Dale Degroff

    $90.00 per person

    May 6, 2025 only
    Cocktail Hour at The Café with "King Cocktail" Dale DeGroff. A fun, informative and exclusive hands-on 'cocktail hour' for up to 20 cocktail enthusiasts with legendary 'King Cocktail' Dale DeGroff, and the exceptional Café Bar Team. Enjoy an interactive and educational session on classic cocktails, cocktail making techniques, history & lore, and tasting (of course!). Dale will be signing copies of his book 'The New Craft of the Cocktail' Accompanied by tasty, curated Light Bites.
    Cocktail Hour at the Cafe with Dale Degroff Photo

  • Mother's Day Brunch at the Café

    May 11, 2025 only
    Join us at The Café for a celebratory dining experience. Chef Brandon Gale and the team have prepared a menu for the ages that will have you sailing on a cloud of culinary bliss honoring the mothers who raised us. “My mother had a great deal of trouble with me, but I think she enjoyed it.” -Mark Twain Mother’s Day Brunch Additions available closer to date Reservations are going fast, so to avoid any trouble, secure yours today!
    Mother's Day Brunch at the Café Photo

  • Cocktail Hour at the Cafe with Dale DeGroff

    $90.00 per person

    Jun 24, 2025 only
    Cocktail Hour at The Café with "King Cocktail" Dale DeGroff. A fun, informative and exclusive hands-on 'cocktail hour' for up to 20 cocktail enthusiasts with legendary 'King Cocktail' Dale DeGroff, and the exceptional Café Bar Team. Enjoy an interactive and educational session on classic cocktails, cocktail making techniques, history & lore, and tasting (of course!). Dale will be signing copies of his book 'The New Craft of the Cocktail' Accompanied by tasty, curated Light Bites.
    Cocktail Hour at the Cafe with Dale DeGroff Photo

Menu

The Cafe - Westerly's menu was last updated 2025-02-20.

SPECIALTIES

  • EL MARIACHI

    blanco tequila, pamplemousse, dry curacao, bitters, lime

    • THE CAFÉ BUZZ

      artisanal honey gin, lavender honey, lemon

      • DIPPER'S SIPPER

        soupy-washed bourbon, demerara, bitters

        • LOLA 5.0

          mezcal, blanco tequila, fig & hot honey syrup, lime, saline

          • WESTERLY 6.0

            ginger & honey vinegar-infused vodka, mastiha, pear syrup, soda

            • THE LITTLE RHODY

              "boozy coffee milk" - our famous version of the rhode island classic

              BEST OF 2024

              • BEETS

                tequila, poblano Chile liqueur, beet shrub, blackberry syrup

                • TOY BOAT TOY BOAT TOY BOAT

                  aged rum, chartreuse, genepy, sherry, coconut, pineapple, lime

                  • ST. PATRICK'S NEGRONI

                    irish whiskey, italian aperitivo, irish stout foam

                    • WE SURELY SHALL SEE THE SUN SHINE SOON

                      akvavit, acid-adjusted melon, lemon, basil

                      • FARMERS MARKET SANGRIA

                        what's at the market today?

                        Last updated: February 7, 2025

                        What 325 people are saying

                        The Cafe - Westerly reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

                        Overall ratings and reviews

                        Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                        4.8
                        4.8 based on recent ratings
                        • 4.7Food
                        • 4.7Service
                        • 4.8Ambience
                        • 4.4Value

                        Noise • Moderate

                        Loved For

                        • Rhode Island

                          Best Ambiance

                        • Washington

                          Best Ambiance

                        • Washington

                          Innovative

                        • Washington

                          Healthy

                        • Washington

                          Great for fine wines

                        • Washington

                          Romantic

                        • Washington

                          Good for special occasions

                        • Washington

                          Lively

                        • Washington

                          Most Booked

                        Review summary

                        AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                        The Cafe in Westerly is renowned for its "absolutely the best food" and "creative" cuisine, with standout dishes like the "Pan-Seared Atlantic Salmon" and "Beef Cheek Bourguignon." Patrons rave about the "amazing cocktails" and "cozy great ambience." Service is noted for being "very attentive," making it a "5-star enterprise" and a popular choice for special occasions and regular visits alike. Despite occasional service hiccups, the overall dining experience is consistently praised for its "outstanding" quality and welcoming atmosphere. Perfect for pre- or post-theater dining with its convenient location next to United Theater.

                        325 Reviews

                        1. Shelby

                          Greater Boston6 reviews

                          5.0

                          Dined 6 days ago

                          1. Overall 5
                          2. Food 5
                          3. Service 5
                          4. Ambience 5
                          It had been a little bit since I last came in so definitely overdue Chef Brandon always has a fantastic rotation of menus so it is nice that it changes and there’s new creations to try. Next to try is brunch ! Cozy ambiance and great food, we always leave happy and food-coma’d. Thank you for the great experiences

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                        2. Kara

                          Greater Boston3 reviews

                          5.0

                          Dined on April 12, 2025

                          1. Overall 5
                          2. Food 5
                          3. Service 5
                          4. Ambience 5
                          Farm to table freshness and creative cuisine! Cozy great ambience with a retro vibe. Would highly recommend!

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                        3. Veronica VIP

                          New York City1 review

                          5.0

                          Dined on April 12, 2025

                          1. Overall 5
                          2. Food 5
                          3. Service 5
                          4. Ambience 4
                          Food was excellent! Highly recommend the Pan-Seared Atlantic Salmon!!!

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                        4. Lisa

                          Greater Boston6 reviews

                          5.0

                          Dined on April 11, 2025

                          1. Overall 5
                          2. Food 5
                          3. Service 5
                          4. Ambience 5
                          This was our first time at this restaurant. This restaurant pays attention to details. For those waiting to be seated there was an area with stools and a counter. A waitress came over to take drink orders. Our waitress was very nice. Quite refreshing. Drinks and food were very good. We will definitely go back.

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                        5. Ellen

                          Greater Boston3 reviews

                          5.0

                          Dined on April 10, 2025

                          1. Overall 5
                          2. Food 5
                          3. Service 5
                          4. Ambience 5
                          The Cafe was my favorite restaurant during a five day shopping spree with my girlfriend. We arrived early so we could start out at the bar with a cocktail. The bartender was amazing. I had a delicious French martini made with Bombay Sapphire and my friend had the Absinthe Suissesse. Both were outstanding and consumed with fried artichoke hearts which were possibly the best food consumed the entire trip. The main courses were braised lamb with house made pappadelle. Swoon. And wild mushroom stroganoff. Excellent. Highly recommended this restaurant for the food, drinks, service and vibe.

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                        6. Jeff

                          Connecticut59 reviews

                          5.0

                          Dined on April 4, 2025

                          1. Overall 5
                          2. Food 5
                          3. Service 5
                          4. Ambience 5
                          Great server , food and overall experience . Excellent local must.

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                        7. Daniel

                          New York City1 review

                          5.0

                          Dined on March 29, 2025

                          1. Overall 5
                          2. Food 5
                          3. Service 5
                          4. Ambience 5
                          The Cafe in Westerly has absolutely the best food!!! The food is so creative and the dessert was amazing too.

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                        8. LINDA

                          New York City5 reviews

                          5.0

                          Dined on March 28, 2025

                          1. Overall 5
                          2. Food 5
                          3. Service 5
                          4. Ambience 5
                          My husband and I are “regulars” at The Cafe and it is our first choice to bring friends and family when they visit. Our meal last night was absolutely, off the charts, PERFECT! The cocktails are amazing and I had the Beef Cheek Bourguignon for the first time and I was SPEECHLESS! Love. This. Place!

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                        9. Carolyn

                          Greater Boston4 reviews

                          5.0

                          Dined on March 21, 2025

                          1. Overall 5
                          2. Food 5
                          3. Service 5
                          4. Ambience 5
                          Great food, great atmosphere! Best meatloaf I ever had.

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                        10. Ed VIP

                          Cleveland44 reviews

                          5.0

                          Dined on March 21, 2025

                          1. Overall 5
                          2. Food 5
                          3. Service 5
                          4. Ambience 5
                          We enjoyed a wonderful dinner at the Cafe prior to the show at the United. The calamari as an app was done crispy, as we like it. I enjoyed the meatloaf wrapped in bacon and my wife raved about her chicken dish! Dessert was outstanding and a perfect end to a great meal!

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                        2 people
                        7:00 PM
                        Booked 11 times today
                        Experiences are available.
                        Google Map for The Cafe - Westerly

                        3 Canal St, Westerly, RI 02891

                        Additional information

                        • Cross street
                          Canal St and High Street
                        • Neighborhood
                          Westerly
                        • Hours of operation
                          Wed–Fri 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:30 am–9:00 pm
                        • Price
                          $31 to $50
                        • Cuisines
                          American, Contemporary European, Italian
                        • Dining style
                          Casual Dining
                        • Dress code
                          Casual Dress
                        • Parking details
                          Public Lot
                        • Public transit
                          Westerly AMTRAK Station
                        • Payment options
                          AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                        • Executive chef
                          Brandon Gale
                        • Additional
                          Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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