Tavern By The Sea

4.5

189 Reviews

$30 and under

Seafood

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 15, 2025

7:00 PM

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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Location
16 W Main St, North Kingstown, RI 02852-5162
Phone number
(401) 294-5771
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
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Delivery & takeout
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What 189 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.

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2 people

Mar 15, 2025

7:00 PM

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

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Additional information

Phone number
(401) 294-5771
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
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Tavern By The Sea

Make a reservation

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What 189 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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Does Tavern By The Sea offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

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