The best restaurants in Bristol
42 restaurants we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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Chili's Grill & Bar
RestaurantsFamily-friendly chain serving classic Tex-Mex & American fare in a Southwestern-style setting.
Chili's Grill & Bar
RestaurantsSubway
RestaurantsCasual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.
Subway
RestaurantsFive Guys
RestaurantsFast-food chain with made-to-order burgers, fries & hot dogs, plus free peanuts while you wait.
Five Guys
RestaurantsWest Main Pizza
RestaurantsSpecialty pizzas, classic pastas & fried seafood served in down-to-earth quarters with a full bar.
West Main Pizza
RestaurantsLittle Village Pizza & Grill
RestaurantsWhether you’re craving a classic Margherita or going rogue with the Mashed Potato Special topped with crispy pancetta, Little Village Pizza…
Little Village Pizza & Grill
RestaurantsSubway
RestaurantsCasual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.
Subway
RestaurantsMax Pizza 4
RestaurantsMax Pizza 4 keeps Bristol fed with classic mozzarella pies and a stack of specialty creations, from white clam and potato to Buffalo…
Max Pizza 4
RestaurantsCorner Pizza
RestaurantsCorner Pizza nails the Bristol standby vibe with crisp-chewy pies (try the White Clam or Texas Ranch), mozzarella-ricotta calzones that…
Corner Pizza
RestaurantsPanera Bread
RestaurantsCounter-serve bakery/cafe chain serving sandwiches, salads & more, known for its bread & free WiFi.
Panera Bread
RestaurantsPlaza Oaxaca Mexican Food and Grocery store
RestaurantsPlaza Oaxaca Mexican Food and Grocery Store keeps it real with breakfast chilaquiles, birria tacos, tlayudas, and tortas that taste like…
Plaza Oaxaca Mexican Food and Grocery store
RestaurantsMonterrey Mexican Restaurant
RestaurantsFamily owned since 2007, Monterrey Mexican Restaurant keeps Bristol fed with made-from-scratch dishes that actually taste like someone’s…
Monterrey Mexican Restaurant
RestaurantsDelta Pizza
RestaurantsDelta Pizza nails the CT pie vibe, from white clam and spicy Italian to crowd-pleasing chicken bacon ranch, plus legit grinders, wings,…
Delta Pizza
RestaurantsGino's Pizza House
RestaurantsGino's Pizza House keeps Bristol fed with a wild lineup of specialty pies, from The Godfather and Buffalo Special to stuffed Meat Pocket…
Gino's Pizza House
RestaurantsCravings, An American Eatery
RestaurantsCravings, An American Eatery nails the Bristol comfort-food trifecta with overstuffed sandwiches on freshly baked bread, hearty homemade…
Cravings, An American Eatery
RestaurantsStavros Pizza and Restaurant
RestaurantsStavros Pizza and Restaurant brings a Greek heart to your usual pie night, with hand-tossed specialty pizzas, Greek-style pizza, gyros,…
Stavros Pizza and Restaurant
RestaurantsRodd's Restaurant | Breakfast • Lunch
RestaurantsRodd's Restaurant is that reliable Bristol spot for breakfast and lunch all day, pouring bottomless coffee and turning out crowd-pleasers…
Rodd's Restaurant | Breakfast • Lunch
RestaurantsHibachi Buffet
RestaurantsWhen dinner indecision hits, Hibachi Buffet has you covered with a sprawling lineup of sushi, seafood, Chinese favorites, and grill items,…
Hibachi Buffet
RestaurantsHometown Pizza of Bristol
RestaurantsHometown Pizza of Bristol turns out thin-crust pies by the slice plus grinders and pasta dishes that deliver on comfort. From a straight-up…
Hometown Pizza of Bristol
Restaurants99 Restaurants
RestaurantsKid-friendly pub chain offering classic fare like burgers, wings & salads in informal surrounds.
99 Restaurants
RestaurantsAsian bistro
RestaurantsAsian Bistro is that dependable Bristol spot where steamy ramen slurps and classic Chinese cravings can share the same table. Expect…
Asian bistro
RestaurantsL J's Pizza
RestaurantsL J's Pizza in Bristol keeps it simple in the best way, with large pies, jumbo wings, and classic sides that hit the spot without fuss.…
L J's Pizza
RestaurantsBleachers
RestaurantsSports-centric hub in a strip mall with bar food & many beer choices, plus pool tables & live music.
Bleachers
RestaurantsExpresso Café
RestaurantsFamily-owned and comfort-forward, Expresso Cafe keeps Bristol humming with a full lineup of breakfast and lunch plus rich roasted coffee…
Expresso Café
RestaurantsPavilion Restaurant | Italian
RestaurantsWhen the house can't agree, Pavilion Restaurant keeps the peace with build-your-own and specialty pizzas, hefty steak grinders, and all the…
Pavilion Restaurant | Italian
RestaurantsWings Over Bristol
RestaurantsWhether you’re in a Honey BBQ mood or feeling brave with Afterburner, Wings Over Bristol turns out crispy classic wings, juicy hand-breaded…
Wings Over Bristol
RestaurantsBristol poke bowl
RestaurantsCraving something fast, healthy, and actually tasty? Bristol Poke Bowl does customizable bowls with premium add-ins, plus hits like the…
Bristol poke bowl
RestaurantsMax Pizza & Restaurant
RestaurantsSince 1976, Max Pizza & Restaurant has been the reliable weeknight hero, with dough and sauces made fresh daily from a family recipe, plus…
Max Pizza & Restaurant
RestaurantsIt's Just Wings
RestaurantsTakeout spot for saucy boneless or traditional chicken wings in various flavors, along with fries and fried Oreos.
It's Just Wings
RestaurantsIron Horse Sports Pub
RestaurantsIron Horse Sports Pub turned a historic Webster Bank building into Bristol’s most charming spot to watch a game. Think vaulted ceilings, an…
Iron Horse Sports Pub
RestaurantsSabaidee Thai Restaurant
RestaurantsSome nights call for a cozy bowl of noodles or a zingy curry, and Sabaidee Thai Restaurant keeps it simple and satisfying with a laid-back…
Sabaidee Thai Restaurant
RestaurantsLovin’ Sushi
RestaurantsCraving something better than leftover mystery Tupperware? Lovin Sushi in nearby Southington rolls out expertly crafted sushi, fresh…
Lovin’ Sushi
RestaurantsSakura kitchen
RestaurantsSakura Kitchen is that reliable Bristol move when you want Chinese comfort and Thai noodles without dirtying a pan. Think General Tso’s, lo…
Sakura kitchen
RestaurantsWingstop
RestaurantsCasual counter-serve chain serving a variety of chicken wings & sides.
Wingstop
RestaurantsFuji Japanese Steakhouse
RestaurantsWhen your week needs some sizzle, Fuji Japanese Steakhouse delivers tableside hibachi, fresh sushi, and playful rolls like the Godzilla and…
Fuji Japanese Steakhouse
RestaurantsTomato & Garlic Pizzeria
RestaurantsTomato & Garlic Pizzeria keeps Bristol happily fed with cheesy pies and an unexpectedly deep menu. Think Seafood Pizza piled with shrimp…
Tomato & Garlic Pizzeria
RestaurantsGreer's Chicken
RestaurantsWhen you want fried chicken that’s actually crispy and juicy, Greer's Chicken in Bristol has the famous specialties to scratch the itch.…
Greer's Chicken
RestaurantsGuac N Roll
RestaurantsLocals keep whispering about the birria at Guac N Roll, from oozy quesabirria to birria ramen, but the sleeper hits are the Oaxacan…
Guac N Roll
RestaurantsBonsai Japanese Restaurant
RestaurantsBonsai Japanese Restaurant is the dependable Bristol spot for fresh, modern-meets-traditional Japanese comfort, from crisp shrimp tempura…
Bonsai Japanese Restaurant
RestaurantsWayback Burgers
RestaurantsMade-to-order burgers & milkshakes fill out the menu at this quick-serve chain with retro decor.
Wayback Burgers
RestaurantsHAMBLER’S TAQUERIA & PIZZERIA
RestaurantsWhen the dinner debate hits, Hambler’s Taquería & Pizzería settles it with fluffy crunchy tacos, pupusas, chilaquiles and wildcards like…
HAMBLER’S TAQUERIA & PIZZERIA
RestaurantsChimbos Diner
RestaurantsCraving a legit local standby that does it all? Chimbo's Diner keeps Bristol fed with pancakes and waffles in the morning, specialty…
Chimbos Diner
RestaurantsParkside Cafe
RestaurantsFriendly restaurant serving pancakes and eggs alongside burgers, waffles, and burritos in an airy space.
Parkside Cafe
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