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Nathaniel’s Bistro, Lincoln, RI

Nathaniel’s Bistro

3.7
3.7
81 Reviews
$30 and under
Mediterranean
A photo of Nathaniel’s Bistro restaurant

Nathaniel’s Bistro

3.7
$30 and under
Mediterranean
Smithfield

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2 people
9:30 p.m.
Booked 2 times today
  • Great for brunch
  • Good for business meals
  • Innovative
Get ready to treat your taste buds to an epic journey at Nathaniel's Bistro in Lincoln, Rhode Island! Our menu is packed with mouthwatering dishes that will blow your mind. From juicy steaks to heavenly seafood, we've got all your cravings covered. And don't forget to wash it down with our killer cocktails, mixed with love by our experienced bartenders.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Comfort Food
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (401) 333-0366
  • Payment Options
    Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Darien Brady Moronta
  • Catering
    CORPORATE EVENTS HOLIDAY PARTIES, RETIREMENT SPECIAL CELEBRATIONS, ENGAGEMENT DINNERS, REHEARSAL DINNERS, BIRTHDAYS &amp; BRIDAL &amp; BABY SHOWERS.<br /><br />CHOOSE PACKAGES FROM PLATED AND CATERING. <br />BRONZE SILVER GOLD PLATINUM<br /><br />
  • Private party facilities
    BOOK WITH US YOUR NEXT SPECIAL OCCASION OR EVENT.BRIDAL SHOWERS, COCKTAIL PARTIES, ENGAGEMENTS, CELEBRATIONS OF LIFE, REHEARSAL DINNERS! ROOM SEATS 35-140 GUESTS.
  • Neighbourhood
    Smithfield
  • Cross Street
    George Washington Highway
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Public transit
    RIPTA
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Kosher, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine

What 81 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

3.7
3.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 3.7Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 3.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Rhode Island

    Innovative

  • Rhode Island

    Good for groups

  • Providence County

    Great for brunch

  • Providence County

    Innovative

  • Providence County

    Good for groups

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Nathaniel's Bistro is a "hidden gem" with incredible food and drinks. Guests rave about the "excellent service" and "outstanding ambiance," making it a favorite dining experience. The varied menu, including fresh seafood and brunch options, delights patrons. Though some mention service hiccups, the "delicious" food keeps them returning.

81 Reviews
  1. Mary

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice touch with the complimentary welcome pumpkin soup and drink. Food was excellent. Menu had many different cuisines. The place is well designed with eat in bar and dining room.

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  2. Lauren

    Greater Boston

    20 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    First time dining there. The food was very good and portion sizes were good for the money. They did offer everyone, at that time, a complementary bowl of Felipe’s pumpkin soup. That was nice of them! The service however, def needs work. They did mention to us that they were short staffed, so we were very patient, but I did see that other patrons weren’t happy. They should have made eye contact with people and mentioned the delay or apologized. But it did take a long while for ppl to get their drinks and food. They had ignored us for a long time as well, but we weren’t in a rush. I noticed a few ppl leave before they were even served or spoken to. I don’t even know if the staff noticed or cared. I’ll try it again at some point to see if the sevice is better. The delicious food is worth a second try! May have just been an off night for them-I hope!

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  3. Joan

    Greater Boston

    46 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    46 reviews

    Dined on September 27, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Three of us dined. My lamb chops were good although a bit darker than medium rare. My mixed veggies were 90% potatoes which was very disappointing! My partner’s scallops were only fair but his risotto was tasty. Our friend’s mashed potatoes were delicious. The Affogato was very good as was our tiramisu. We did have an excellent server with Caitlyn. She suggested and let me taste a red wine that I did not know and so I ended up ordering a glass. Sangria was tasty. All in all the meal was fair.

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  4. Sondra

    Rhode Island

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another great dinner and music! We enjoyed the talent that singing on Friday night and our waitress Catherine was phenomenal. My only complaint is that they didn't have my Jam Jar white wine :( but the Expresso Martinis Catherine served us made up for it. As always I highly recommend!!

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  5. Mikey

    Greater Boston

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing, they had live music playing which was really good. Great experience, and will definitely go back. Highly recommend this place for dinner

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  6. LAnt

    Rhode Island

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I cannot say one bad thing about Nathaniel’s. Food always delish, and great service. I have been frequently this restaurant since the second week it opened, and continue to do so. The continue to try to improve events, dining experiences, etc. If you have not tried it, do so. You won’t be disappointed!

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  7. Emily

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was great. food was delicious. They were so welcoming and accommodated my mothers birthday celebration with enthusiasm!

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  8. Sean

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We had an early dinner, so at first we were the only ones in the restaurant at 5pm. We were greeted warmly upon entering and being seated. Our server was attentive and friendly throughout our stay, and we took her up on her drink choice suggestion. Our drinks were great, and they came served with a blinking cube (well my date's was blinking, mine faded from color to color). Our food was delicious, we had the chicharron and plantains as an appetizer, and for main courses we had the baked scallop served over risotto, and octopus served over pan seared potatoes. Dining experience overall was very good. My only negative comment is towards the value. Most main course dishes are priced high at $30 or more, and I thought our drinks were a bit steep at $15 each. These are prices I'd expect in Boston or Providence, but not in Lincoln. Unfortunately, in today's economic climate, I can understand why this might be. Certainly recommend going, but make it for a special occasion.

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  9. DaveM

    Greater Boston

    41 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on July 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great new restaurant! The menu choices were really varied and well thought out. The brunch options were great! The wait staff and owner both were amazing, nice and courteous. Definitely a great place to go and eat.

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  10. Joan

    Greater Boston

    46 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    46 reviews

    Dined on July 11, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Main food courses continue to be excellent. Not pleased that they served dry, hard bread to us beforehand. Good Sangria and choice of wines from a limited list. D on buy into the “we just opened” line our server tried to say as we were there in October 2023 during their soft opening. Apparently they continue to have service issues 9 months out. Hope they get their act together as they do serve some very tasty meals.

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FAQs

Nathaniel’s Bistro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (401) 333-0366.

Nathaniel’s Bistro is rated 3.7 stars by 81 OpenTable diners.

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

A photo of Nathaniel’s Bistro restaurant

Nathaniel’s Bistro

3.7
$30 and under
Mediterranean
Smithfield

Make a reservation

2 people
9:30 p.m.
Booked 2 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Nathaniel’s Bistro

600 George Washington Hwy, Lincoln, RI 02865-4280

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    George Washington Highway
  • Neighbourhood
    Smithfield
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Comfort Food
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Public transit
    RIPTA
  • Payment Options
    Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Darien Brady Moronta
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Kosher, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine
  • Phone number
    (401) 333-0366
  • Catering
    CORPORATE EVENTS HOLIDAY PARTIES, RETIREMENT SPECIAL CELEBRATIONS, ENGAGEMENT DINNERS, REHEARSAL DINNERS, BIRTHDAYS &amp; BRIDAL &amp; BABY SHOWERS.<br /><br />CHOOSE PACKAGES FROM PLATED AND CATERING. <br />BRONZE SILVER GOLD PLATINUM<br /><br />
  • Private party facilities
    BOOK WITH US YOUR NEXT SPECIAL OCCASION OR EVENT.BRIDAL SHOWERS, COCKTAIL PARTIES, ENGAGEMENTS, CELEBRATIONS OF LIFE, REHEARSAL DINNERS! ROOM SEATS 35-140 GUESTS.
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