We stopped at Sidebar & Grill en-route from Newport back home to Connecticut on a Sunday in early December. We were fortunate enough to run in to a performance by Nicholas King and Mike Renzi performing Jazz. What a joy to listen to such talented performers. In particular, we were very impressed by Nicholas - not only a tremendous singer, but also an amazing entertainer with a phenomenal ability to connect with his audience and engage them thoroughly. We'll be watching for Nicholas'' next performance date and will be there to enjoy!

I went to Sidebar last week after being told by a friend that its a nice place, and I will not be going again. We were there about 20 minutes tops. The drinks were terrible, I never knew a bartender can mess up a cosmo so badly. Go to 10Steak & Sushi up the street instead. Wayyyyyyy better drinks and better atmosphere for the SAME price.

FABULOUS!!. Jennifer the manager couldn't be nicer and more personable. The food (Chicken Franchises) DELICIOUS and the music, (well it is hard to believe we have the priviledge of seeing such talented local performers.. I have been three times, twice on a Thursday evening and i am telling everyone to go and enjoy a very special place. I personally hope to get back there real soon.

My friends and I were looking for jazz and someone said that Sidebar has the best jazz on Fridays and Saturdays so we decided to check it out on Friday. What a surprise!!! There was Mike Renzi and Nicholas King 17yrs old performing. They were unbelievable..The place was packed and the food was excellent we piratically ate the plate itself. And a 3 course meal for 19.99 you would think the portion would be small well we were wrong we even brought home a doggie bag.. The atmosphere was very cozy and the staff was very nice and pleasant.WILL BE BACK FOR SURE!!

Buddy Cianci???! Who the hell wants to talk to him... people run away from him. This place is okay. Not Great... Not Terrible. Will not go again.. food was okay, but the drinks were soooo weak. DO NOT... I REPEAT DO NOT... plan on getting buzzed at this place.... The shots are VERY SMALL... and drinks are VERY VERY WEAK.

The SideBar On Meatball Monday Is The Greatest Place In RI To Go, I Drive Up From CT (WINDSOR) At Least Once Every Couple Of Months. Great Service,Good Staff,Excellant Food Besides The "Meatballs", I Even Got To Meet Buddie Cianci,What A Real Stand-Up Guy He Is,He Treated Me Like I Was An Old Friend And Bought Me & My Wife A Drink, The Whole Staff Was Very Accomadating And Friendly..I reccomend The Place Highly.

Went there on Friday night for the lounge/night club. It was nice that they had complimentary pizza and wings. However when my girlfriend and I bought shots they were the size of the measuring cap for children's cold medecine (probably about 2 teaspoons- not joking). We were astounded because we've never seen such a thing. But those were their shots, barely enough to wet the tongue. So I asked the bartender if I could buy a double shot and she said 'no we don't do that'..... before the night was over I saw her give a double shot to another person in a soda cup. Very displeased. The size of our shots was a joke.

I VERY MUCH LIKE THE PLACE IT WAS GREAT

MY WIFE AND I WAS THERE OVER THE WEEKEND..THE BARTENDER HAD NO CLUE HOW TO MAKE DRINKS, IT TOOK HER AT LEAST 10 MINUTES...HAD A VERY BAD ATTITUDE..MY WIFE FELT DISRESPECTED...I THINK THE ONLY THING I LIKED WAS THE FOOD BESIDE THE OILY FRIES THE WRAP WAS GREAT....MY WIFE AND I WILL NEVER GO THERE AGAINNN.......

I went to sidebar after 6 months on a Monday meatball night and the service was horrible..The girls look like they had no clue what they were suppose to be doing.It took me at least 20 minutes to get a drink...The last time i went the service was great what happened sidebar????

I recently went to Sidebar after not having gone for over a year and the place looks nice. There is also better management now. The old manager Kate was a sweetheart, but a terrible manager. Sidebar seems to be more in order now.

My friends and I used to dine at Sidebar on the regular. After recent changes in management, we noticed the staff go way down. I love eating surrounded by beautiful people...however I do not enjoy when those beautiful people are wearing less than girls at the foxy lady! My mother was very disappointed when we stopped inviting her there... Food is great. Jim the Bartender is FABULOUS! The Russian girl is very polite and wonderful too. The rest, should learn to interact w/ their guests and stop doing so much god damn coke!

great place

What happened to Jim? He was the reason we went there.

My husband and I dined at this restaurant and we were very upset with the service. The food was good and the restaurant is romantic, but the staff is HORRIBLE! This is the ONLY restaurant where the staff is allowed to talk on their cell phones. My husband and I waited for almost 10 minutes while the young lady serving us finally brought our lemon wedges. This restaurant needs etiquette on how to service their PAYING costumers.

I ate here a few nights ago and the food was terrible! The staff was ok. Would not recommend to friends. The only good thing about the place was that it was empty. Now I could see why.

Jim is so hot! All my buddies think he is the sweetest piece of candy in the place. We bring in lots of business because of Jim "hotbuns"

Try Meatball Monday. Great meal.

Jim is the bartender, really cute

Excellent Food! Staff is very friendly, very cozy atmosphere, discreet and pleasant for a first date. Top shelf liquor priced right. Highly Reccomended.

The Chef in this Restaurant used to work in a place where I had brought my family for years. He left that restaurant and that place closed down! I stumbled into him at the restaurant's parking lot. One phrase for the newcomers. "Penne in Vodka Sauce"

Crazy Cocktails, Largest Martini variety I have ever seen. Cute bartenders.

Great atmosphere. Food is outstanding. I fell into Monday Meatball night and it was like mama used to make. Excellent and diverse menu,

Very cozy bar with a great menu. Pizza, sandwiches, entrees are all great. Can't beat the prices for downtown. Excellent bartender, Jim, who always makes it very enjoyable.