Jamestown Fish

I can only speak to their Thursday night/wine tasting. I had been looking for an excuse to try this restaurant, and, after I got on their mailing list,it came in the form of this event. The menu was small and the special was a reasonably priced appetizer/entree combination. The other attraction was a tasting of some Italian wines need from a select vineyard. The food was superb, and their own wine selection is excellent. Try the Barbaresco, and the coconut carrot bisque, if offered. The bisque could be a meal in itself, so pace yourself. I barely finished my braised lamb.

Service was very inattentive. They might have been short staffed. I kept seeing the chef walking around, not helping staff much. I not sure if he was owner or not.

We chose to come back to Fish based on previous experiences when the food was very good. This time we were disappointed. The fall menu maybe attractive price wise $35 for one appetizer and main course). I must say the coconut and carrot bisque we had for appetizer was very good and interesting but for the main course you choose a “protein” as we were told) and then you pick a sauce and a side to go with it. When I go out to dinner in a good restaurant I expect the chef to come up with his own creations based on ingredients that he carefully chooses and mixes to create a unique dish. The chef at Fish is very capable and should do away with “assemble your own dinner” kind of menu. I would rather pay more for an exceptional dinner. I chose the collard greens for side dish and they were unpleasant, served whole with some onions and vinegar. Service was attentive although twice the waiters tried to pour tap water over sparkling. The whole experience made us question if we would go back.

It was well done. Food was tasty and a good value. Wine was perfect and reasonable. We will continue to support the restaurant. A gem in Jamestown, RI.

The setting is lovely and the staff is refreshingly well trained and responsive. The food was exceptional and the little extras you receive with the meal is special touch.