Our Table Jamestown — Restaurant in Jamestown

My husband and I had high hopes for this place from seeing all the fantastic reviews posted. Unfortunately, our experience was less than ideal and it was our first time in Jamestown so not a great first impression. Things initially started off fine, we were served our drinks and appetizer swiftly, but since the front patio where they seat outside is so compact, it’s not easy for anyone to navigate around, especially with heaters posted up and pathways being really narrow. It felt super cramped and since I was sitting more on the outside, I just felt in the way the whole time, which was uncomfortable. When I got up to get something and went back to sit down, I did get bumped into. Dinner took a while to come out, which we understood, it was on the busier side, but both of our meals were pretty average. My husband’s chicken dish was $27 and while the chicken itself was a decent portion, the sides were sparse. It was basically 3 fingerling potatoes with some green beans. Menus didn’t even have prices listed so we had to look online. Since we were outside, my mussels kept getting swarmed by a few bees which was getting really irritating. While I recognize that’s out of their control, clearly it’s a bit of an issue with their outdoor setup since the table behind us also had bees around them with the same dish getting swarmed. Not an easy meal to eat either since some of the mussels were sealed shut. They offered to move us inside, but at that point, I was halfway through and just gave up between the closed mussels and bees swarming around. Just seemed like everything was on a delay, felt chaotic with too many people shifting around in a tight space, especially since being outside made everything...

Our Table Jamestown is an example of the word art in culinary arts. The decorations were eclectic, a mix of brewery, bakery, and old school seafood restaurant from Portland, Maine. The food was not the same old, same old, but many of the common menu items were served with a unique twist. The cocktails were fun and elegantly designed for a summer experience.

Walking in, you will see that Our Table has just gotten a full bar, as they informed us that they just got a license for it. And the quality of the cocktails are equal to the food. Their watermelon paloma had watermelon juice in it, with a detectable amount of watermelon pulp that gave it a hydrating sensation. That will definitely be a summer favorite.

The food was fun and affordable when compared to other Jamestown restaurants. Their Caesar Salad cannot be measured or compared to that of a West Bay brewery. The crisp lettuce wedge is adorned with a parmesan vinaigrette and fresh nut granola. The granola was the unique take on a crouton that made it gluten-free. The sweetness of the granola balanced out with the salt flavor of the parmesan vinaigrette. One of my favorite Caesar Salad experiences so far.

The decorations were a part of the experience, too. An open kitchen is always a fun part of the performance of a restaurant. Bakery goods were lined up on a table for all to see and, perchance, to take home.

Our Table is a smaller place, near the ferry that takes Jamestowners to Newport, and just across the street from the fire station. Consider making this one of your summer stops and you won't be...

I am so bummed about this place! After reading all the reviews, I was so excited to try it. Let me first state that the staff were so sweet and handled everything perfectly. The food, however, was a different story. I never send food back, but I took a bite of the citrus chicken and immediately knew something was off. It was inedibly salty and the texture was extremely chewy and rubbery. I'm not sure if it was just brined for too long or old or what. They offered me an alternative and I went with the tomato soup, which supposedly everyone raves about. It had the opposite problem as the chicken: no salt. No flavor at all really. I had to ask for salt and absolutely obliterate it to get any flavor. The pork belly bites were pretty yummy and the salmon was delicious. They took both the chicken and soup off the bill, which was extremely appreciated. I just wish the food had been up to par with the reviews. I feel crazy! I need to know if I just got a bad batch tonight and if this was a fluke or if people just really love flavorless soup and rubbery...