Prudence: a nice place to eat & drink in Bristol, Rhode Island

Prudence - A nice place to eat and drink

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Prudence is a New England-inspired bar and restaurant at One State Street in Bristol, Rhode Island.

Come by for seasonal-ish food, excellent drinks and the kind of room that makes staying a while feel like the sensible thing to do.

No reservations for regular service. Just come by.

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Chicken Milanese with endive salad and lemon

Chicken wings with celery and blue cheese

Roasted striped bass with maitake mushrooms and fennel

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