Bistro By The Sea – Coastal Dining Near Theatre By The Sea in South Kingstown, RI

Great little hideaway down by the Theatre By the Sea. We could definitely tell it was associated with Duck Press in Wakefield. Simple house cocktails to start (a bourbon smash and a twist on an Aperol spritz) followed by approachable but tasty food. Brussels and Arancini to start, Basil Pesto Fettucine and NY Strip. All were well executed, very tasty. Passed on dessert but mousse sounded decadent. Went before going to Patsy Cline (good show) but will head back just for the restaurant.

Wonderful performance of Jersey Boys. We left the theatre smiling and lighthearted! Abby said that it was the best Reuben she ever had and my scallops were delicious. Menu items and drinks were fairly priced. But the best thing was that we ENJOYED dinner because we knew that we were already at Matunuck Theatre by the Sea. Last year we ate at a local oyster bar, service was delayed, we got caught in traffic and both the dinner and the show were compromised for us. You should advertise more the comfort that comes with eating at Bravo before the show! Greg and Abby

My husband and I had a fantastic experience at Bistro tonight! The hostess, our server, and food runner were all delightful. Joelle, our server, was cheerful and attentive. The food was absolutely delicious: the fried Brussels sprouts appetizer was generous and perfectly seasoned, my cioppino was amazing and I especially loved the mussels and sea bass, and my husband thoroughly enjoyed his beef brisket grilled cheese. We will definitely be returning to Bistro! Kudos to the management and chef!

First time dining here since moving to the area, and we were pleasantly surprised. Based on our experience, it seems many of the older negative reviews may reflect a previous management team. The food and service exceeded expectations — definitely worth giving it a try. We’ll be back!