My partner and I recently visited Avenue N in Rumford, which has become our go-to spot for elevated brunch in the area. When we're craving something a little more thoughtful than the standard eggs-and-toast routine, this is where we land. The menu is creative without being over the top, the flavors are usually dialed in, and it consistently feels like brunch with intention. This last visit, however, turned out to be a bit of a mixed bag. We sat at the bar around 1pm, which is our usual move. The service was great. We were welcomed right away and had drinks in front of us in no time. I ordered a draft Blue Moon and my partner went with a glass of wine. Both were cold, fresh, and exactly what they should be. We started with the lemon ricotta donuts. These were delightful. The texture was spot on, tender and light thanks to the ricotta, with that perfect sugar coating. I would have loved a slightly more assertive lemon flavor in the dough itself, but they smartly included thinly sliced lemon rind on top so you could dial it up yourself. A thoughtful touch and a really nice way to begin the meal. My partner ordered the avocado toast for her main and it was as beautiful as it was flavorful. The sourdough had a great chew and structure, the avocado was well seasoned, and the sprinkle of cotija brought just the right salty pop. Bright tomatoes, pickled onions, microgreens, everything worked together. This dish absolutely delivered. I went with the Eggs Benedict Florentine, which I've had before and really enjoyed. Unfortunately, this time it missed the mark in a few areas. First, the poached eggs. The whites were a bit loose in spots and the yolks were slightly overdone. I know poaching can be tricky, it took me a while to master at home, but it was surprising to see the interior more cooked than expected while parts of the white still lacked structure. It was manageable, just not what I've come to expect here. Next was the mustard hollandaise. I was really looking forward to that punch of mustard, especially since I've had it shine before, but this time it felt muted. It was also looser than I prefer in a hollandaise. I love a good hollandaise, even better a béarnaise, and this one just didn't have the richness or body I was hoping for. Then there was the tomato. I understand we're not in peak tomato season, but even so, I can usually find more flavorful options at local markets and grocery stores. It appeared to be a standard beefsteak, and it just didn't bring much to the plate. A Campari or another variety with more natural sweetness and acidity would have elevated the dish and complemented the nicely cooked, flavorful spinach far better. On a positive note, the bolo was excellent. Such a great choice over the traditional English muffin and a perfect fit for a local spot like this. It had great texture and the slight sweetness usually balances the mustard hollandaise perfectly. Overall, Avenue N remains a place we truly enjoy. This visit just didn't quite live up to what we know they're capable of. I'm confident it was an off day, and we'll absolutely be back. read more

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Our waitress was so friendly and always smiling. The chefs here are on point! The calamari was tender and perfectly crispy. Nothing worse than rubbery calamari. The brisket arepas were a perfect flavor combo. Our entrees were the filet and the lamb. I can't say enough how impressed I was with the quality and taste and flavor combos. Definitely want to try more of this menu. read more

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It's my first visit back to the Rumford location in some time since the Providence location is a short walk from home. The food continues to be delicious, the drink menu well-curated & the cocktails tasty and interesting combinations. The dining space is long and narrow. It's well laid out, with a banquette against the entry wall with 2- and 4-top tables and chairs in front. Directly across from the door is the hostess station and hallway to the restrooms, with the bar to the right, opposite the banquette. In season, there are also tables on the patio out front. We weren't able to snag one regrettably since the weather was perfect for al fresco dining. Last night I sat directly in front of the bar tv sets; I'm really not a fan of tv's when there's no separation between the bar they're servicing and the dining space. Thankfully, the volume was low enough that it didn't interfere with our ability to hear each other across the table. Even with the slightly close floor space, the noise level overall was manageable. The meal was wonderful. We shared the king pao Brussels sprouts (a bit skimpy on the promises tofu and peanuts, but the spouts were perfectly cooked and the sauce was flavorful) and little gem salad (really good). One of us had a main course of scallops (they were beautifully seared and described as not chewy served over a layer of corn risotto); one had the halibut (very satisfying, served over polenta), one had the salmon (over a cauliflower and salsify puree that was pretty if a touch bland, with carmelized golden beets), and one a the Margherita pizza (described as "good" not fantastic). The service was friendly and responsive: water glasses were refilled without us having to ask, the bill/checkout process didn't take forever. All in all, another really enjoyable & pleasant visit back to the OG location. Thanks! read more

Excellent service by Gianna, she made our experience delightful! Luv the wings! Cooked perfectly. Our entrées were also a good choice that Gianna made, and our drinks were perfectly made, cute set up. Definitely Make RSVP We will be back. read more

We met friends at this cozy place. Very welcoming atmosphere. I had sea scallops and wife had pizza. The food was delicious and the service was outstanding. There is street parking and it had the atmosphere of come sit a spell. Definitely recommend going here. read more

What can I say? Avenue N is definitely one of the best in the state for farm to table comfort food and cocktails. However they really outdid themselves with, what I would call, the new "it" dinner option- the birrio burger. Every bite has flavor & every bite melts in your mouth. I hope this becomes a weekly special due to its uniqueness. My "pear-suasion" drink complimented it perfectly. As always the staff there is top notch. Definitely make a reservation for an epic experience. PS please change up your dessert menu. We need some new creations. read more

Avenue N - Birrio burger and pear-suasian cocktail - New American Near Me - Rumford, Rhode Island

This was my first time visiting both the restaurant and Rhode Island, and it certainly won't be the last! This will most certainly become a go-to each tim eI visit for work. When we arrived, the owner, Nick, personally greeted us and seated my colleague and me. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, and the food was absolutely fantastic. We started with the dumplings, which were divine - bursting with flavor and perfectly cooked. Unsure of what to choose, we decided to mix it up at the recommendation of our amazing server Kelly and ordered three entrees to share: the pork chop, burger, and sirloin. Each dish exceeded expectations, with every bite more delicious than the last. Truly a memorable dining experience! [The only unavoidable unfavorable part of the experience was that it was LOUD.. but that's to be expected in a smaller dining room.] read more

Absolutely love this restaurant which crafts its menu selections with care and skill. Note: there are TWO locations (one in East Providence and another in Rumford). Favorites: braised short ribs with gnocchi, sweet corn soup, pork belly buns, and the eggplant parmesan. read more

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Quaint and attentive seating, minimal wait time on the seating. Very unique taste and flavorful. Good for family environments, dates or just to grab a bite at the bar. The bar area has TV's and a few shelves of liquor. Comfortable to eat alone. Ordered the morning Glory (Mimosa) made with fresh squeezed orange juice. A little expensive for Chocolate milk and a coffee. Had the brunch burger, was over cooked on the first try. The second time it came out perfect. Braised Rib Skillet was delicious and not over filling. Honeybird Chicken was tender, but had a little Spicy honey. The waffle was delicious and has a tasty taste in the batter. Last the avocado toast, all fresh items. The arugula, cherry tomatoes and pickled onions with Cotija cheese work well together. Ample parking on site, worth making the visit. read more

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We used to come frequently but haven't been in a few years. Had dinner last night with friends and every single thing was nothing short of spectacular! Our server was wonderful, the salads were delicious and the halibut was perfection. The pizza was delicious and oh the chocolate chip cookies??!? Melt in your mouth fantastic. We will absolutely be back again soon. Flawless experience! read more

I love this restaurant. I find the food and staff amazing . I only wish the owners would invest in filtered water system and not use seed oils. If that were to happen we would eat there more then once a week. read more

Much better service and softer music. This restaurant does not have McDonald's prices. Spending over $200 should be much more satisfying.

Huge portions, fun vibe and great service. The drinks were amazing, too. I had grilled salmon, well cooked and seasoned and enough for another generous meal. My partner had fried fish which was good too. Looking forward to going back. read more

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UPDATE: The owner contacted me, which is rare. We had a frank discussion concerning my experience and invited us to have dinner with him. Mistakes happen, as long as they aren't repeated. He invited us back to have dinner with him. Oh boy, I don't know where to begin. We walked into the Pantry because there was a sign stating they're serving brunch, then told to go next door which was confusing. The place was quiet, only two other parties inside so we decided to stay. Coffee was delivered and brunch menus. Waited awhile for the waiter to return to take our order, my brunch companion ordered an omelette while I ordered runny poach eggs on dry toast. So the wait began, no one came by to ask if we would more coffee, I had to flag someone down. Waited, waited then looked at my phone and realize it was 38 minutes ago our that our order was taken, meanwhile the ladies sitting next to us had their doughnuts/brunch, they were seated after us. I called the waiter over and asked if our order was lost, he states that there was a mix up and our order went to their 'Pantry Shop' and they're getting to it. I was flabbergasted because someone should've informed us of the mistake. He did say he would bring some doughnuts, they never came. At about 60 minutes the dishes arrived and look like what we ordered. Now poached eggs can be tricky, I know restaurants hate making them, that applies here. They were over cooked. They were sent back, waited another 10 minutes, ate the turkey sausage and a few potatoes. The magical eggs reappeared not really runny, I gave up and ate them with the cold toast. My brunch mate stated her omelette was room temperature, but was hungry and didn't want yo send it back. One would've thought the hostess/manager (?) would've come over and asked if everything was OK, we're really sorry about the order mix up. Crickets, got the check, I didn't stiff the waiter but there's something wrong here. The ladies next to us, couldn't believe they were offered more coffee and no one asked us, and said the food was good but service was not great. I see the owner on The Road Show occasionally and knew he opened a second location near us on Hope street so we decided this place should be descent. There's no excuse for poor service these days. We don't mind paying for great food and service but expect the same in return. I did notice we weren't charged for the coffee, which was strange. The only reason for the two stars is because my friend liked her omelette, but stated it would be nice to throw a slice of fruit on the plate because if the amount of fat in the eggs and home fries. read more

Avenue N - Mushroom Omelette - New American Near Me - Rumford, Rhode Island

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All I can say is yum! This was my first time at Avenue N but it won't be my last! I'll plan to try their other location too. The staff was really great, friendly, and helpful. I arrived earlier than my friend and was able to sit at the bar for a while, sipping on my drink until she arrived. Then we moved to an outdoor table which was nicely shaded and a bit quieter than inside (no music out there). Tried the Amalfi spritz and really enjoyed it. Split some calamari and the steak and mushroom pizza. Both very tasty. I especially enjoyed the kind of charred crispy crust on the pizza. Totally my style. Would definitely recommend :) read more

So good!!! Hard to find a phenomenal restaurant these days but Avenue N checks all the boxes! Started a the calamari, very good, The onion soup was so delish and can't wait to go back for more, followed by the steak pizza! Don't sleep on that pizza - just go for it! Waitress very attentive. Restaurant very clean. We really enjoyed our dinner there and can't wait to come back! read more

Avenue N - Martini - New American Near Me - Rumford, Rhode Island

Drove into Fl today and had minimal stops. During my trip I was hungry and knew getting to EP I would be starving. Last visit I got the steak pizza to go it was amazing, Today we got the steak pizza eating on site and it was amazing. Also had the lobster crab ragoons, sooooooo good. They also freshly brewed my ice tea. read more

Delicious and fun! They have a very nice menu that's not overwhelming. We ended up splitting calamari and a pizza - both of which were delicious. I got a special drink, somewhat like a fruity ale til spritz, and it was great! We got to sit outside and it was in a nice covered area which would probably be a great place to sit even if it was raining outside. The service was very good. Our waitress was very helping but wasn't over the top. Overall I really enjoyed Avenue N and would definitely return and recommend!! read more

Avenue N - Point Judith Calamari - New American Near Me - Rumford, Rhode Island

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It was great! We got there an 2 bar seats were open. The bartender was awesome. She made a great Manhattan. Their signature burger wea fantastic! My wife had Salmon on top of Risotto. She loved it. Service was very fast also. It was a great night. I'd go back for sure. read more

Fabulous cauliflower buffalo sauce seasonal pizza- wish it was available year-round! Also love the ambience in the Rumford branch- it is the perfect neighborhood restaurant in a lovely part of town. read more

A friendly and inviting staff that are all truly passionate about their craft. This was an excellent dining experience that exceeded high expectations. We sat at the bar and met Amy the beverage director who put on an absolute clinic in preparing fresh and unique signature cocktails. Freshly cut fruit, home made syrups, some drinks had special flavor infused ice cubes. Their drink menu is second to none! Dinner was perfect, the Crispy Cauliflower was prepared perfectly. A must try on your visit. Both entrees were excellent. We have the Swordfish Filet and the Sirlion Steak with Rosemary Demi glaze, Gorgonzola tater tots and perfectly prepared asparagus. Attention to detail was impressive. A must read more

Avenue N - Sirloin Steak - New American Near Me - Rumford, Rhode Island

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The seared scallops never disappoint! My husband enjoyed the steak special with Parmesan truffle fries. Always a great meal at Avenue N!

Amazing food and service! Burger is epic as are the seafood choices. Super friendly staff.

Absolutely amazing! Food and service was top notch for us! Will definitely stop by again when we're in the area!

Awesome Sunday brunch - delicious Bloody Mary- we had a party of four and everyone's food was hot and delicious- l cant wait to go back - online reservations is a bonus as well! read more

The food is good here, not great. Our server was fine but not terribly attentive. The part we found extremely frustrating about our visit was the chairs scraping on the concrete floor constantly. It was so distracting and we could not hear each other speak. I understand when people sit/finish their meal but the staff also did not lift the chairs when cleaning. It seems such a simple solution to just add felt or caps to the bottom of the chairs. The acoustics are poor which cannot be helped but THIS would be a simple solution. read more

Had dinner here last Wednesday (Rumford). Was lacking in several areas. The four of us ordered fried oysters and brussels sprouts to share. A lady brought them to use and did not say a word. Just dropped the plates off. We all thought that was odd. Both were very good. Three of us ordered the organic chicken. The other ordered the short rib tacos. The waiter came over and said it will be a bit longer after we waited for 20 mins. He then came over 20 mins later and filled our waters and apologized for the delay. We asked for bread which he brought. Long story short, we waited 50 minutes for the meals which is very long. The order of the short ribs actually came a few minutes after the chicken which we all laughed at it not being ready on time considering it was just an app. Food was very good. Service lacking tonight. read more

Again, a great dinner! My husband and I were very satisfied with our choice to share calamari and sliders again but we added soup this time....He had French Onion, potato bisque for me. Both so delicious and filling. Great night to eat outside, perfect weather and just chilly enough for a bowl of warm hearty soup. read more

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I'm reviewing as a person with sensory issues, so keep that in mind. The ambiance was comfortable. I sat on the left side which was a rather tight and cozy little corner. It wasn't very busy and therefore not very loud. I got the feeling I was in a fancy place. Not quite as fancy as the grist mill but more fancy than Garden Grille. I ordered the fish and chips. The tartar sauce was the star of the show. Fish was crispy and so were fries, which I like. Everything was far too salty. I couldn't finish the whole plate due to how salty it was, not due to the portion. The portion was good. The taste was ok. Body swelled up due to the level of salt intake. The waitstaff was attentive and not bothering me too much. Decent overall experience. I wouldn't go back solo but would return for lunch with a friend if that friend preferred it. read more

This is an exceptional restaurant. I don't know how it's taken me so long to come here or write a review - this is phenomenal food and the service is top notch. If you get a chance to speak to the owner/chef Nick, do so! He's fascinating and fun and incredibly friendly! I came with one of my writer friends who's in her 80s and who comes here regularly. She was an awesome eating companion because she tried new dishes and shared all the food! We each got cocktails (I had "none of your beeswax"- the cinnamon infused bourbon had noticeable spice and was great for a cold night like tonight; also, it's garnished with honeycomb, a unique touch) and shared the following: Walrus and carpenter fried oysters (that aioli is bomb) Kung pao Brussels sprouts and tofu (just when I thought I couldn't like Brussels sprouts any more, this topped the chart. They're crispy and the spicy sauce is just the perfect amount of heat, and it's generous. Love!) Special salad (key ingredients: beets and candied butternut squash. Yum) Lobster and chorizo empanadas (This. This is what the angels eat in heaven) Sweet potato and cauliflower enchiladas (maintained a distinct flavor of enchiladas. Also, feeling very full at this point) Chocolate mousse cake and warm chocolate chip cookies with ice cream. (Bliss) And it was one of the most reasonably priced meals I've had in RI (under $100!) Go. I release you to the wonder that is Avenue N. read more

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Best meal we've had in RI in a LONG time! Everything was perfect. The music, service, menu, drinks and food-10/10. The only critique is they don't do a bread service and feel they should be collaborating with Seven Stars for some amazing bread paired with homemade butter/jam. Also, my husband had to tell the busboy to spray the cleaner into the cloth instead of spraying the table because we could both feel the spray on our arms. Otherwise fantastic and the birthday treat was a bonus! read more

Went on a Monday night for their famous fried chicken sandwich and it was delicious. They had their OG sandwich and their special was a bbq one. I got the OG and it was very crispy and tasty, came with French fries which were also amazing. We got the pizza as an appetizer and it was gone in minutes. One of the best pizzas I've had. Can't wait to go back. read more

Avenue N - Pizza - New American Near Me - Rumford, Rhode Island

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More fine dining than casual. However, I walked in with my canvas and black Banana Republic jeans on. When I walked in I noticed that was an abundance of a mature crowd that are dressed up. Beers. They have two of my favorite beers here Whalers and Newport Road trip. Food: I ordered the Beets, Chopped Almonds and Arugula salad. The dressing is about right it wasn't dry or wet. The tang and sweetness balanced out correctly. No saltiness at all. Entrée. I ordered the pan seared salmon with arugula, squash and chopped kale in a bed of creamy Orzo. Everything was cooked to perfection. The Salmon was fresh, crispy and flaky. It's nice to finally eat fish that's not frozen. I will come back and hoping to raise my review if they food and service continues this way. Good Job! Service was pretty good the waitress was training and still had time to check on me. read more

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The 4 1/2 star rating is accurate. Food was a 5 - service was a 4. Corn soup/chowder was amazing. Chicken Ceaser salad and swordfish were both really good. Chocolate chip cookies with ice cream stood out as well. Place wasn't too busy at the end of the night, but had to go to the bartender for drink refills because the waitress was busy getting ready to end her night. Would still definitely return. read more

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Can't say enough good things about Avenue N. I order from here at least 1x a week and it's always amazing

Amazing food, drinks, and venue. Very well done! Always kind service. They seem to always have small fresh flowers on the tables too.. nice touch. read more

Great service friendly lo.cation and good fresh food . Options for outdoor seating. It would be nice to have the specials on the website. Can get a little loud but the guests are pleasant people.kudos to the wait staff. Nick is often around with a friendly smile. read more

Delicious food, and I love the small restaurant atmosphere. Service was also outstanding. I could eat that roasted corn soup for days. read more

Avenue N - Roasted corn soup - New American Near Me - Rumford, Rhode Island

Had brunch at Avenue N with a few friends. We were lucky enough to get a table on the patio on the perfect weather day and spent hours there hanging out and talking. The wait staff did not rush us or pressure us to order more. The food was excellent. Especially enjoyed the lemon ricotta donuts! Yum! read more

A really special place in Rumford, Chef Nick is a Celebrity Chef that gets it all right. The space itself is on the smaller side, but it may just seem that way with every packed in eating the delicious food. Reservations may be needed given the activity - but then great things are worth the wait. Every time my Wife and I have gone here, we have never left disappointed. Some standout dishes we've enjoyed are fresh grilled salmon over a bed of potato gnocchi and tomato sauce, braised shortrib over the best mashed potatoes, and a beautiful grilled chicken thigh over the same mashed potatoes. In case you didn't realize, his mashed potatoes are amazing and dream-like. A fantastic spot to enjoy some quality food! read more