The best restaurants in Bristol
37 restaurants we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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Bojangles
RestaurantsSouthern-inspired fast-food chain known for fried chicken & biscuit, plus signature sides.
Bojangles
RestaurantsCasual bar/eatery preparing sushi rolls along with Asian fusion & American bites in industrial digs.
Bojangles
RestaurantsSouthern-inspired fast-food chain known for fried chicken & biscuit, plus signature sides.
Bojangles
RestaurantsHunt Brothers Pizza
RestaurantsConvenience store-based pizza chain doling out create-your-own pies along with wings.
Hunt Brothers Pizza
RestaurantsValentino's Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsBasic counter-serve featuring pizza, hot & cold subs, pasta & calzones in a modest atmosphere.
Valentino's Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsTropical Smoothie Cafe
RestaurantsHealth-conscious cafe chain featuring a menu of custom smoothies, sandwiches & wraps.
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
RestaurantsJersey Mike's Subs
RestaurantsNew Jersey–based counter-serve sandwich chain serving jumbo subs filled with cold cuts & toppings.
Jersey Mike's Subs
RestaurantsWaffle House
RestaurantsSimple chain spot offering American diner fare & all-day breakfast, including signature waffles.
Waffle House
RestaurantsEggs Up Grill
RestaurantsRelaxed chain serving a menu of breakfast, burgers & sandwiches in a colorful setting.
Eggs Up Grill
RestaurantsOsaka Japanese Steakhouse
RestaurantsEasygoing Japanese standby offering classic hibachi-cooked fare, plus maki & sashimi.
Osaka Japanese Steakhouse
RestaurantsPizza Plus
RestaurantsPizzeria chain offering create-your-own & specialty pies, plus pastas & sandwiches.
Pizza Plus
RestaurantsBella's Pizza of Bristol
RestaurantsRelaxed counter-serve option offering pizza, wings, sandwiches & pasta dishes, plus beer & wine.
Bella's Pizza of Bristol
RestaurantsApplebee's Grill + Bar
RestaurantsFull-service chain bar & grill providing hearty American eats in an informal setting.
Applebee's Grill + Bar
RestaurantsSonic Drive-In
RestaurantsFast-food burger & fries joint with an old-school feel, including retro drive-in service.
Sonic Drive-In
RestaurantsSubway
RestaurantsCasual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.
Subway
RestaurantsJohnny Brusco's New York Style Pizza
RestaurantsRelaxed pizzeria chain serving NY-style hand-tossed pies, plus pasta & sandwiches.
Johnny Brusco's New York Style Pizza
RestaurantsChick-fil-A
RestaurantsFast-food chain serving chicken sandwiches & nuggets along with salads & sides.
Chick-fil-A
RestaurantsJersey Mike's Subs
RestaurantsNew Jersey–based counter-serve sandwich chain serving jumbo subs filled with cold cuts & toppings.
Jersey Mike's Subs
RestaurantsWaffle House
RestaurantsSimple chain spot offering American diner fare & all-day breakfast, including signature waffles.
Waffle House
RestaurantsPizza Plus
RestaurantsPizzeria chain offering create-your-own & specialty pies, plus pastas & sandwiches.
Pizza Plus
RestaurantsMachiavelli's Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsPizza, pasta & other familiar Italian fare in a cozy, casual space with a full bar.
Machiavelli's Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsGolden Corral Buffet & Grill
RestaurantsFamily-friendly buffet chain featuring all-you-can-eat American fare, plus salad & dessert bars.
Golden Corral Buffet & Grill
RestaurantsPizza Hut
RestaurantsPopular delivery, carry-out & dine-in chain known for pizza, wings & pasta, plus sides & desserts.
Pizza Hut
RestaurantsHardee's
RestaurantsFast-food chain serving fried chicken, big burgers & made-from-scratch breakfast biscuits.
Hardee's
RestaurantsChick-fil-A
RestaurantsFast-food chain serving chicken sandwiches & nuggets along with salads & sides.
Chick-fil-A
RestaurantsTexas Roadhouse
RestaurantsLively chain steakhouse serving American fare with a Southwestern spin amid Texas-themed decor.
Texas Roadhouse
RestaurantsBurger Bar
RestaurantsLong-running spot for burgers, hot dogs & shakes, where singer Hank Williams had his last meal.
Burger Bar
RestaurantsHunt Brothers Pizza
RestaurantsConvenience store-based pizza chain doling out create-your-own pies along with wings.
Hunt Brothers Pizza
RestaurantsHardee's
RestaurantsFast-food chain serving fried chicken, big burgers & made-from-scratch breakfast biscuits.
Hardee's
RestaurantsCracker Barrel Old Country Store
RestaurantsHomey chain restaurant serving American comfort food, with an on-site general store.
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
RestaurantsJersey Mike's Subs
RestaurantsNew Jersey–based counter-serve sandwich chain serving jumbo subs filled with cold cuts & toppings.
Jersey Mike's Subs
RestaurantsCaptain D's
RestaurantsFast-food chain serving fried fish & shrimp combo meals along with gumbo & funnel cakes.
Captain D's
RestaurantsZero's Subs
RestaurantsFast-food chain serving made-to-order hot sandwiches, plus pizza, wings, salads & wraps.
Zero's Subs
RestaurantsOutback Steakhouse
RestaurantsBoisterous Australian-themed chain serving steaks, seafood & other hearty steakhouse fare.
Outback Steakhouse
RestaurantsFive Guys
RestaurantsFast-food chain with made-to-order burgers, fries & hot dogs, plus free peanuts while you wait.
Five Guys
RestaurantsCook Out
RestaurantsBranch of a fast-food chain known for its drive-thru BBQ, burgers & more than 40 milkshake flavors.
Cook Out
RestaurantsSheetz
RestaurantsChain offering fuel & familiar convenience goods, including packaged snacks, drinks & takeaway fare.
Sheetz
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