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    3.9 (268 reviews)
    ModerateBars, New American
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    Sticky wings and Caesar Salad
    Nani W.

    First timer, always drive by, and it's always packed. Let's talk about the food. I like the sticky chicken wings, sauce is sweet, definitely could've used more though. The Caesar salad was dressed very well, and I really liked the croutons. We love a spot who offers good mocktails, and their blackberry no-jito (cute name) was definitely up to par! There is a parking lot right next to it, and I believe another one in the back. There is also additional street parking, and they have indoor and outdoor seating. Chairs are size friendly as well.

    Fried pickles
    R.J. P.

    Far exceeded expectations! After reading other reviews I wasn't sure what to expect, but am so glad I decided to try them for lunch. I've been before late night for drinks, but never to eat. We started with the fried pickles and garlic parm wings. The waitress was even kind enough to add a side of the bourbon sauce as we were torn on which flavor to order. The pickles were perfectly crispy which is exactly what I look for in a fried pickle. Wings were well cooked and full of flavor. The bourbon sauce was so good we dipped almost everything in it. The banh mi (a special) was the star of the show. The chicken pate combined with the pickled vegetables and cilantro was the perfect combination of flavor, and the roll they served it on was divine. Our waitress was absolutely lovely, and added to our overall wonderful experience. The space had plenty of seating options including a booth (which we opted for). All in all a wonderful visit and somewhere I will definitely be back to!

    Classic Margaritas
    Marisol C.

    This place is for the most part always packed. The service is pretty fast for the amount of people that were there. We went on a Thursday as it's 1/2 off wings after 4:00 pm they have varies flavors. We ordered the bourbon flavor and my Favorite lemon pepper that never disappoint. The sweet potato fries could have been cooked a bit longer. I had a classic margarita that was amazing, great bartender. The Ambiance was very casual, music was good, hockey playing on multiple screens. It would be nice if the screens had varies sports playing.The menus could be updated and maybe laminated. They have a back room for events and a outside patio for the summer

    10 Piece Jumbo Wings
    Tish B.

    Great wings! Wing night on Thursdays is definitely worth stopping in for! We've tried several flavors and they are always cooked perfectly!

    Penne pasta with Alfredo and blackened chicken
    Kylie K.

    Downtown signage caught my attention, drive by and thought it was a bar...popped my head in and was pleasantly surprised to smell Friday night food and drinks! The screens were filled with the Olympics, youth softball, women's softball, and a variety of guests from families, to a rowdy group stopping in for a drink. My son and I had the chicken Parm sliders, curly fries, but the Alfredo penne pasta with blackened shrimp is the most delicious Alfredo sauce I have ever had and that says a lot because we have been all over the world. It was so good we got an order to go with blackened chicken and I'm eating that right now.

    Brunch
    Katie C.

    Underrated brunch in Providence! Really enjoyed brunch here, with tons of options, it was delicious and unique. We ordered mimosas, and could choose from tons of juice options such as the classic orange or cranberry, and also guava, passionfruit, grapefruit and pineapple - which I thought was amazing! The brunch food was also really delicious, I especially enjoyed the homemade French toast sticks, pulled pork eggs Benedict and chicken and waffle. Everything tasted fresh and so good! Service was fast and amazing since was a cool bar feel with cozy corners for intimate conversations.

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    nice lil bar vibe . we went on a saturday evening and it was pretty busy. drinks were great and food was delicious.

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    Fun atmosphere and the food was great. Has a the 'hole-in-the-wall' effect that I typically appreciate.

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    VERY LOUD! Food is fine but way too loud. I tried it 3 times. Good place to watch a game but be prepared to scream to be heard.

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    Ellie's

    Ellie's

    4.3
    (607 reviews)
    2.2 mi
    $$

    I came here as part of Providence Coffee Crawls. I had been here before and loved my experience, so…read moreI was looking forward to visiting again. The first time I came, it was a rainy weekday and this time it was a sunny weekend, so I was expecting an even larger crowd; and my prediction was correct. The line was just out the door but because of their awesome staff, the line was moving very quickly. While we waited in line, we could watch them making pastries through the glass, a couple feet in front of us. I admired that level of transparency. When we were third in line, the kindest lady asked us whether we'd be eating in or taking out and she took down our name to help us find a table when it came time. She did the same for the rest of the people in line. She also gave us some recommendations, including the cinnamon bun - apparently they're so good kids cry when they sell out. I didn't intend to order anything with my drink, but I couldn't get the cinnamon bun out of my head so I ordered it along with my iced spiced chai latte. The hen (I think it's their logo) on the aprons of the employees are super cute. We did secure a table. The tables are close together to maximize the number of people who can sit down but I didn't mind. I love their art all around, mostly of birds which I am obsessed with. I love that they have a lot of natural lighting coming through their tall windows. I also like the navy blue and white theme they have going on. The chai latte was perfect. It was the right color (a dark tan), meaning the ratio of tea and milk was good and I could taste a lot of the spices. The cinnamon bun blew my expectations away. The second my teeth made. contact with the icing, it was a magical feeling. I couldn't quite put my finger on what it tasted like, but the closest I got was dulce de leche. It is truly unlike any other cinnamon bun I have ever had. The dough is soft and there is a good amount of cinnamon. It's also $4 which is not bad. I had a bite of their canelé, which apparently requires a lot of work to make. It was very moist, with a great caramelized finish. I am super excited to try their new weekend dinner menu, but also more of their all day menu items.

    Ellie's is dangerous. I walked in thinking coffee and one pastry. That lasted about 30 seconds…read more The owner (adorable, by the way) was walking around checking on tables and making sure everyone was happy. It feels like her place in the best way -- warm, proud, hands-on. Pastries are legit. Super buttery, flaky enough to make a mess, clearly baked that morning. No sad, sitting-around-all-day vibes. Ordered the breakfast sandwich and that tomato jam needs to be illegal. Sweet, savory, slightly tangy -- it completely makes the sandwich. I kept trying to figure out how to recreate it at home. Not happening. Crispy chicken sandwich was properly seasoned and not dried out (why is that so hard for some places?). Fries were solid too -- crispy, not limp. And the kale salad with roasted chickpeas and chicken made me feel like I had my life together. Fresh, simple, and actually satisfying. It's one of those places you stumble into while traveling and then immediately start googling whether you can justify going back the next day.

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    Pastry display case with all the amazing house made pasties!
    Pastry display case with all the amazing house made pasties!
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    Ellie's Signature Breakfast Sandwich
    Entrance to Ellie's located on union st

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    Oberlin

    Oberlin

    4.2
    (323 reviews)
    2.2 mi
    $$$

    We haven't been back to Oberlin for some time. We had a PPAC performance and were lucky to score a…read morelast-minute reservation on a Friday night. The hostess sat us at a table. We were lucky that another patron decided they wanted a table versus the chef's seat at the counter. For us, this is the perfect place to sit because it lets you take in the whole experience. The ambiance was great. I had the same great Negroni as last time, but also had a new take on an Old Fashioned called the Dinner Jacket. Very yummy! Our server was very pleasant and attentive. We ordered the Kohlrabi Caesar and sesame focaccia again. It was as great as the first time. The focaccia is amazing. My wife ordered the Anolini for her entree, and I ordered the fabulous rack of lamb cooked in the wood-fired oven. It was simply amazing. We ended by splitting the warm apple tart. Everything was fabulous...my rating is the same. Go and enjoy yourself.

    Rating: 4.3 Came to…read moretry this place since i've heard good things about it. We made reservations for mother's day dinner. Parkings are street only and can be tough to come by. Luckily we did make reservation for early dinner so we were able to find parking right away. We got there early so the restaurant wasn't open yet. We took a walk around the Westminster for a bit until the place was open. We were sat down right away. Inside is cozy with dim lights and open kitchen and some tables. They have few outside seating available as well. We started with some appetizer raw fish and combo as well as kohlrabi Caesar. We got black bass and a seasonal fish with combo that included lightly roasted oysters, shrimp and squid. All seafood was directly sourced from local port and fresh. Seafood appetizer was delicious. The caesar was interesting. I've never had kohlrabi but it reminded me of radish and it was tasty. Personally i would have preferred little less salt and olive oil so that flavor of the raw ingredient stand out more but was not too bad. My entree was the seafood risotto. Flavorful risotto with some seafood on top. Was a bit messy to eat because of the shells but was flavorful. The crab and shellfish itself was small and a bit underwhelming but the rice was rich and full of fish flavor. My mother had the cacio e Pepe which was good but she said that nothing comparable to one she had in Rome. I was not a huge fan of the thicker pasta but that's just is personal preference. Service was excellent but the table was a bit small and tight as we were very close to the next table and can hear what others are talking about so not a very privately setting. Overall i did like the place. Food and service were good. But it was not anything exceeding expectation and there were few things that detracted from our experience such as heavy seasonings, small dining space and etc... The price is quite expensive for the amount of food they serve as well. I think it's a good place for special occasions.

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    The East End

    The East End

    4.2
    (304 reviews)
    1.8 mi
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    Stopped in for a quick bite and drink before going grocery shopping at Trader Joe's…read more I got the burger with fries and a beer- everything was really good- the fries were fantastic! They have a large selection of whiskey as well and the display is cool to look at. Friendly service and great ambiance/ decor. Will definitely be back to try more food! Great vibe and decent prices!

    After attending a meeting nearby we dropped into the East End after about 8:15 pm. The place was…read morepretty full of people in both the bar area and the dining room. We ordered drinks before the meal. I had a Vermont Red Ale for the first time which was very good and worth remembering. At this time they were serving'cocktails for a cause' in support of the Alzheimer's Association, which my other half decided to have. The drink, Fuchsia Butterflies ($15), was made solarium gin, house-made lemoncello, with a Gran Classico & Violet Rinse. It was quite excellent. I had a sip to try (I am usually not one for cocktails) and enjoyed the taste. Perhaps I will try cocktails in the future. For food we shared curry moules frites, well done, just how I like them, and salt and vinegar Wings - tasty but too salty which detracted from the dish. We ended with a good chocolate mint creme brûlée. The check came to $80 to which we added a decent tip for our friendly server, Triston. We have always enjoyed the vibe and cozy environment of this place and are sure to return.

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    The East End
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    Track 15

    4.4
    (149 reviews)
    2.4 mi
    $$
    Locally owned & operated
    Outdoor seating

    Met up with friends 4 o'clock on a Saturday. Friends have food restrictions so choosing a place…read morewith 7 restaurants to order from works out great. The space is a large modern hanger-style food court with a large bar station and plenty of seating in and outdoors on large patio. Wonderful for families and groups to gather around at long large tables. We found a table by the end by a large screen wall tv with sports on and comfy leather club chairs Great for drinks and talking. First stop, we stood at the bar and ordered our drinks ($14 cocktails). And got big glasses of ice water and headed to our table. We then we split up and everyone walked the hall looking at menus. We all ordered food and gave the restaurant a phone number and they'll text you when your items are ready, generally about 10 or 15 minutes depending on how busy things are. Then you go pick up your tray and head back to your table. Note... don't forget your phone like I did. It's a great opportunity for grazing. If you wanna try a little bit here and there. I chose to have Mediterranean food from TOLIA. Appetizer was a nice three dip Mediterranean plate with pita chips $15 that were crunchy and good. For my entrée, I selected the minced lamp, kebabs over eggplant with pita and an added extra cucumber yogurt dip $29. This was all very tasty And costs about $50 with tip. A bit pricey for a self serve if you ask me. But that's the way things are going on these days. It was a nice time sitting around and talking, but then it got very crowded and very noisy and people were hovering by 5:30 to take our tables and even asked if we were getting up soon. It was a cold chilly day, but the overflow folks were headed outside of the picnic tables, which seemed very cold to me, but on a warm day I would all be very nice. A note on parking, we parked in the adjacent parking garage right near behind Track 15 and get your ticket validated inside at wall kiosk by the door when Leaving. This will save you, so two hours cost about $8.95.

    I was so excited to finally get here and try this place as I've heard so much about it. We came on…read morea Friday night and it was pretty packed, but surprisingly there were plenty of seats. Looked at all of our options and I decided to go with Mexican from Dolores and my wife decided to go with Giusto PVD. I wish I had chosen Italian over Mexican. I've been dying to try Dolores so I opted to have three different tacos after asking the girl at the register if she would recommend their chicken sandwich over the tacos. She told me that everything was good so I went with the ribeye taco, the shrimp taco and the mushroom taco. The ribeye taco was fantastic. There was quite a bit of ribeye in it and the perfect amount of spice. The shrimp taco flavor and the mushroom taco was just spicy with a little flavor. I'd have to say the ribeye was the best taco and it definitely wasn't worth what I spent on them. My wife had an eggplant Parm sandwich and it was cooked perfectly, looked delicious and I wish I had gotten that. I really wanted to order a long Liv beer, but the bartender was talking to someone, I assume that they knew, as although I was only the second person in line I didn't get waited on for over 10 minutes. I ended up walking away to go get my food and just drank water. So my first experience here was not great, overall I'm pretty disappointed, but I'm going to go back and try again as there are a few other restaurants. I really do like the idea of being able to get dishes from different restaurants, pick your own seat and sit with other people at a community table. It's really nice inside and they had live music tonight, which would've been great if we wanted to stay. Next time I go back, I'm definitely having Italian, pizza and some falafel. Dolores was 2 stars Bart was 1 star Giusto was 5 stars Bus boy gets 5 stars too

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    Plenty of indoor seating with local historic photos
    Plenty of indoor seating with local historic photos
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    There are a few indoor dining areas

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    Layali Providence

    Layali Providence

    4.4
    (153 reviews)
    2.2 mi
    $$

    I went to Layali with a friend of mine. We got flaming espresso martinis.(I was skeptical since I'm…read morenot the biggest espresso martini person (has to be made right, not too sweet, etc.) I actually really enjoyed this one. The bartender was pretty cool, but the restaurant was busy but service was still great The restaurant itself sits slightly below street level, but is not exactly underground. Rather the restaurant is in the basement of one of the buildings downtown. I recommend Layali for good espresso martinis and order their cocktails

    Food/Drinks: I've been here multiple times, and they have the best martinis. I feel like finding a…read morespot where the martinis are very strong but also extremely tasty is really difficult, and they honestly do an amazing job! I'm also not just talking about their signature martinis with the names. They have different types of martinis and fruity ones as well, and those are just as delicious, maybe even a little better than their signature ones, which always hit the spot regardless. I usually come here to chitchat with friends and catch up for drinks, so I haven't gotten huge meals, but I've heard that the food is delicious, and I definitely will be coming back to try it. I did try their charcuterie board, and it's so delicious and filling, and perfect for picking at a little something while you have your delicious drinks. Location: This location is right in the heart of downtown PVD. This place definitely gives more business casual vibes, but you can definitely dress up to go on a date. If I'm not mistaken, Friday and Saturday nights definitely have more of a club vibe after a certain time, but during the week, I've also gone before, and it's very low-lit, romantic, and honestly perfect for any occasion, especially with the type of drinks they have! Parking can be a little difficult because it's downtown, but you can always try to get street parking with a little walk. I honestly find parking down the street, and it's not that hard. There's also parking you can pay for right on the corners, so there are different ways of finding a place to park. Taking an Uber would be a great idea as well, so you don't have to deal with anything and can drink as much as you want. They do not have valet. Service: The service has always been super friendly and very accommodating. Honestly, all the times that I've gone, they've been very helpful with helping us get seats and just giving us a great experience, even with how busy it gets. This is definitely a spot that I not only recommend to everyone, but it's somewhere that I will continue to go because it's genuinely one of my favorites!

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    Fred

    Fred

    4.5
    (30 reviews)
    2.4 mi

    I've been here twice now and am definitely a fan (already have another reservation booked). It's a…read moresmall-ish space so definitely make reservations. The food is good! It's definitely the kind of place where you'd want to share plates. There are both small and large options. I've tried the focaccia (both regular and one of their specials), deviled eggs, salt cod cakes, cabbage, and mafaldine (twice). I enjoyed all the food! I thought it was very creative and delicious. The staff is also really great! Truly a nice spot for dinner in the area.

    I went to Fred on a Saturday to have dinner with a friend who I had not seen in a while; it was a…read moregreat spot to have a nice dinner and catch up! We started with the Sicilian soda and pear spritz drinks (I forget the name of the latter), which were both delicious. For appetizers, I really enjoyed the stuffed peppers, which were stuffed with braised lamb and were flavorful. Lastly, for our meals, she got the chicken Milanese and I got the little necks with pork. I personally loved my little necks, but she did not enjoy the chicken Milanese because it had too much broccoli rabe on top; I personally love broccoli rabe and feel like that was just a preference thing, not a fault of the restaurant. Otherwise, I thought the service was OK. Our waitress was nice, but we were not checked on during the meal. My second drink came much later after being ordered, just as the check was delivered; at that point, I didn't really want the drink anymore given its timing. Overall, I think Fred is worth the visit given the quality of the food, and I would give it a 4.5 rating if I could. I look forward to visiting again.

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