Midrange
Severnshed
Severnshed, The Grove, tel: +44 117 925 1212, (http://www.severnshed.co.uk/). The famous eatery with a bar that moves using compressed air. They serve modern cuisine, and prices can be reasonable especially at lunch time / early evening when they do a number of meals for £9.77. Right in the heart of the city center, on the waterfront. Open every day noon-late. £8-£30. Walkable from the center.
The River
1 the watershed, canons road, tel: +44 177 930 0498. a newcomer to the bar scene and an opportunity to get a decent drink on the waterfront in decent company at last!. they serve excellent good value food, including various sausages and mash and incredible pies. open every day 11amâlate. â£3-â£15. walkable from the center.
Boca Bar
Boca Bar, Paintworks, Bath Road, Arnos Vale, (http://www.paintworksbris...). Gourmet pizzas from £9-12, tapas.
Zero Degrees
Zero Degrees, Colston Street between Christmas Steps and the bottom of St Michaels Hill, (http://www.zerodegrees.co.uk/). Californian-style gourmet pizzas reminiscent of California Pizza Kitchen, but much thinner, biscuity bases from £7-9, specialty sausages, mussels, salads. On-site microbrewery brewing Bavarian-style Black Ale, Wheat Ale, Czech-style Pilsner, New England-style Pale Ale and usually a special beer usually a fruit beer such as Mango or Raspberry.
Top end
Bell's Diner
Bell's Diner, 1-3 York Road, Montpelier, tel: +44 117 924 0357, (http://www.bellsdiner.co.uk/). A very well respected Bristol institution for those who know, Bell's serves up some of the most unique menus in the city, including their 'taster' menu where you get to work your way around everything. Open Tu-F noon-3PM lunch; M-Sa 7PM-10:30PM. £18-£35.
Cafe Maitreya
Cafe Maitreya, St. Marks Road, Easton, tel: +44 117 951 0100, (http://www.cafemaitreya.co.uk/). Nationally acclaimed vegan/vegetarian restaurant. So good, even many omnivores enjoy it too! Open Tu-Sa 6:45PM-9:45PM. £16-20, excluding drinks.
City Cafe
City Cafe, City Inn Bristol, Temple Way, tel: +44 117 925 1001, (http://www.citycafe.co.uk/). Head Chef Peter Quinion (http://www.cityinn.com/br...) joined in 2003. £16-32, excluding drinks. Walkable from the center, or get a bus to Temple Meads.
Bordeaux Quay
Bordeaux Quay, V-Shed Canons Way, tel:+44 117 943 1200, (http://www.bordeaux-quay....). Bordeaux Quay is a harbourside venue with an upmarket restaurant upstairs, a casual brasserie, bar, deli downstairs, with a bakery and cookery school - all under one roof. They aim to offer the very best in regionally sourced organic food and drink, while it tries to maintain environmental sustainability, energy consumption, minimalism waste and reducing food miles. Grab a coffee and freshly baked pain au chocolat for breakfast, or indulge in succulent mussels for dinner.
River Station
River Station, The Grove, tel: +44 117 914 4434, (http://www.riverstation.co.uk/). The restaurant aims to be carbon neutral with naturally generated air-conditioning. Great location on the harbourside looking towards Redcliffe. Fresh locally sourced menu with a lean towards Mediterranean seafood.
Casamia
High st, westbury-on-trym, tel:+44 117 959 2884, (http://www.casamiarestaur...). located in the city's north-western suburbs, this italian restaurant was awarded a michelin star in 2009 and is currently the only restaurant in bristol to hold that honour.
Hotel du Vin
Hotel du Vin, The Sugar House, Narrow Lewins Mead, tel: +44 117 925 5577, (http://www.hotelduvin.com/). This hotel has a wonderful Bistro with a great atmosphere. Food and service is of excellent quality. Starters about £7, main course £15 and dessert around £7. Walkable from the center.
Marco Pierre White's Steakhouse, Bar & Grill Bristol
The Menu offers everything you would expect from a traditional Steakhouse with the superior quality of Marco Pierre White.
Bristol has a huge choice of bars and restaurants to suit all tastes and budgets. There are many around the Harbourside and The West End's Park Street and Whiteladies Road, but do not be dissuaded from trying those outside the centre as many are superior to those that attract passing trade due to their location. After a night out, or if your hotel allows food delivery, you will also be able to find many takeaways in Bristol , with different variaties of food.
St Nicholas Market
There is a food aisle within the glass arcade at St Nicholas Market, near Corn Street. Many international cuisines are represented, including Italian, Indian, West Indian/Caribbean, Moroccan and Portuguese. Can be a bit chilly, depending on the weather, so keep your coat on!