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Tavern By The Sea, North Kingstown, RI

Tavern By The Sea

4.5
4.5
189 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 PM

About this restaurant

  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for scenic views
This wonderful historical building is reminiscent of an old framed boathouse. Here you can sit on the deck and dine while watching white swans and ducks swimming in the cove with their little ones following close at hand.



The water views are terrific, either dining inside or out. Relax and let your thoughts sail away with the sailboats in the harbor. The deck feels a bit rustic and is accented by beautiful umbrellas to shade you from the sun. The lower patio with our outdoor granite bar is relaxing with beautiful views of the water and offers refreshing summer cocktails and a full menu."

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American, Mediterranean
  • Hours of operation
    Mon 11:30 am–4:00 pm Tue–Thu 11:30 am–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–9:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (401) 294-5771
  • Website
    http://www.tavernbytheseari.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Location
    16 W Main St, North Kingstown, RI 02852-5162
  • Neighborhood
    North Kingstown
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 189 people are saying

Tavern By The Sea 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

4.5
4.5 based on all time ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Tavern By The Sea is a charming waterfront dining destination in Wickford. Guests rave about the "lovely view" and "excellent food," with standout dishes like lobster rolls and seafood options. The outdoor seating enhances the experience, making it a "perfect summer spot." Service is often praised as "friendly and attentive."

189 Reviews

  1. Roland

    Greater Boston16 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on October 26, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    The food was excellent. The server was outstanding. The only thing that took away from the overall experience was the owner on his phone 2 tables away FaceTiming someone for the whole 90 minutes. Omg. Very unprofessional. Probably won’t be returning

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  2. RachelP

    Greater Boston6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great experience here for my birthday. Drinks were delicious, food was amazing, and the staff were friendly. Loved sitting outside on the water. Will be back for sure!

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  3. Larry

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A great fall day on the outdoor deck!! The service was excellent. The food very good.

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  4. Michelle

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the menu..especially the delicious hummus and tzatziki ! Everything always delicious..great staff too!! Beautiful dining on the deck..

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  5. Lauren VIP

    Greater Boston126 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always have a wonderful dinner at Tavern by the Sea! Excellent service, great cocktails and delicious food.

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  6. Britt Mark

    Hawaii1 review

    5.0

    Dined on September 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience. Lovely outdoor area and amazing service. Adorable place inside and outside area even better . Waitress was fantastic and soo friendly! Awesome portions and value. Everyone in our group enjoyed it, even the teen girls were impressed 😁 food was incredible. Everything we ordered looked and tasted incredible . Pasta dishes were amazing as well as the steak being cooked to perfection. First time and wont be our last . Highly recommend!!

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  7. Tanvir

    Greater Boston8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a very nice restaurant overlooking waterbody. The ambience is good and our waitress was excellent understanding our needs promptly. The food was also very good. We were a group of five yet our ordered food came fast. I would love to return to this place.

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  8. Deb VIP

    Greater Boston5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on September 21, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Chicken Marsala should be thin sliced chicken and/or pounded thin - this was regular chicken breast and chewy - not really Marsala

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  9. David VIP

    Greater Boston42 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was excellent as usual.........Great night for outdoor dining

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  10. Arlene

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful setting. Sat on deck enjoying sunset while eating delicious lobster rolls !

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FAQs

Tavern By The Sea offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (401) 294-5771.

Tavern By The Sea is rated 4.5 stars by 189 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Tavern By The Sea

16 W Main St, North Kingstown, RI 02852-5162

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    North Kingstown
  • Hours of operation
    Mon 11:30 am–4:00 pm Tue–Thu 11:30 am–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–9:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American, Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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