Bristol Oyster Bar delivers a fresh and innovative approach to coastal dining. Nestled in the heart of downtown Bristol, the restaurant serves inventive small plates, allowing guests to explore bold flavors in an intimate, chef-driven setting. Start your meal with raw bar platters featuring Rhode Island oysters, Narragansett Bay littlenecks and cocktail shrimp, along with sweet passionfruit or spicy Maria shooters, followed with plates like braised pork belly or cold smoked fluke. Bristol Oyster Bar strives to bring in the largest selection of Rhode Island oysters and features only fresh ingredients from the land and sea. The oyster bar takes pride in supporting local farms and purveyors, including Aquidneck Oyster Farm, Andrade’s Catch, Narragansett Creamery, Vienna Bakery and others.

What to eat: The crab cake, B.O.B. clam chowder and pork rillette toast all pair well with the house cocktails (perhaps a hibiscus marg or a blackberry mule?). Satisfy your sweet tooth with a selection of rotating dessert options.
Who to bring: A date with a fellow seafoodie or your inner circle — or maybe both?
What to wear: Elevated summer clothing to match the elegant vibe.
The drink situation: Bold espresso meets premium spirits in six velvety variations at the exclusive espresso martini bar. Choose between the classic martini or mix-and-match flavors for a balance of richness and decadence.
Insider’s tip: Don’t miss the $1 Buck-A-Shuck Wed.–Fri. from 4–5 p.m. featuring Aquidneck Oyster Farm oysters.
The details: Open Wed.–Sat. for dinner. Street parking.