Oh my goodness the oysters here are SO good. Seriously some of the best I've ever had. They have so…read moremany different kinds to choose from too, which I loved! The staff was super cool and welcoming, the atmosphere is such a vibe, and they definitely make a strong drink I also tried raw scallops for the first time and they were SO fresh and so good. If you're an oyster person, this place is absolutely worth trying. I'll definitely be back!

Gift Horse was out of this world. The scallop roll was the standout. Sweet, smoky scallops in a…read moresoft buttery brioche bun, but somehow still bright and fresh. I could have eaten three of them. We also had the crudo trio, oysters, smoked fish dip and lamb burger and everything was excellent. The lamb burger was rich and flavorful but perfectly balanced by the sweet jam, soft squishy sesame bun and thin, crispy, craggly onion rings. The smoked fish dip came with crisp nori chips that were a little intense on their own for me, but perfect with a big scoop of the creamy, smoky dip. Loved trying the three different crudos and every oyster was delicious. We sat at the bar with a great view of the whole place, great music and attentive service. Too full for dessert unfortunately because everything looked amazing. Still thinking about that scallop roll.

I stopped into Providence Oyster Bar while on a work trip and am so glad I did! Leo, the manager,…read moreand Tyler, the bartender took great care of me. I sat at the bar and ordered my favorite drink, a Hugo Spritz, and told Tyler she could pick out some oysters for me. They were some of the best I've ever had Briney, not too big or chewy, with a fantastic cocktail sauce and mignonette. Tyler was so friendly and sweet and was wonderful company since I was solo that night. She and Leo were both engaging and attentive and really made my night. I'm so glad I decided to stop in here! My first visit to Providence was so lovely and memorable, so much because of this experience.

The best thing I enjoyed was the service and hospitality which was so heartfelt and genuine. The…read morestaff really love being there, love what they're doing and this extends to the service they provide. Shout out to the manager Leo and the bar staff Brittany, Connor and James who made amazing cocktails! I asked for a Last word and James nailed it! Even when some of the pretentious customers made Britany open several wine bottles because it was not 'fresh', she took it in stride and gave excellent service. The customer (a pretentious Karen) obviously had no idea that wine has to breathe. The seafood was super fresh and the best time to go was happy hour...dollar oysters were such good value for money.

Hemenways is my husband's and my go to restaurant! The food is amazing, the cocktail and wine list…read moreis great! The service is outstanding, especially Brandi who we have as our lead server on our profile! Brandi is always in a good mood, very professional, caring, thoughtful and goes above and beyond! I highly recommend dining at Hemenways!

You cannot visit Providence without coming here--so happy I got to try this place while visiting…read morerecently! It was packed on a Saturday night so make sure you have reservations. Location-wise, it's right by the water so you can catch the WaterFire show after dinner! Food was fantastic, OMG! NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER: Delicious! Thick and creamy. DOZEN RAW OYSTERS WITH 10 GRAMS KALUGA CAVIAR: I kid you not, I never knew this combination existed...caviar with oysters, MIND BLOWING--so freaking good!!! And it was only an extra $20 for 10 grams! NATIVE LOBSTER ROLL: Wow! Huge chunks of lobster meat and the nuoc cham aioli and chili crisp definitely gives it an extra spicy flavor kick. KAREN ELIZABETH SEA SCALLOPS: Cooked perfectly and well seasoned. LIVE MAINE LOBSTER: You can have it cooked different ways, we had it steamed and served in melted butter--got 3 lbs for $120, way too much for three people but it was delicious! Got the Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes, Wedge Salad and Garlic Spinach as sides. CITRUS OLIVE OIL CAKE: We were celebrating my girlfriend's birthday so our server Shelby (who was amazing btw!) brought out this complimentary cake with a candle to celebrate for her. The cake was yummy! Not overly sweet, but still tasty--great combination of the oil cake and strawberry gelato. HIGHLY RECOMMEND this restaurant!!

Came for the Puffcakes due to the social media advertising! Great if you want sweets, but if you…read morewant a savory breakfast, it's not a good fit. We parked really close nearby and risked it not paying for parking... Part of our brunch we were a little bit on edge, "Are we going to get ticketed? At least we can see the car from here." This place is easy to find parking nearby, though. You don't have to park where there's a meter. Customer service was really good and friendly! It was really nice to sit outside. However, maybe the pavement can be cleaned. The bricks were a bit dirty. We found the menu a little confusing. Everything on the Puffcake menu comes with Puffcakes. Each menu item comes with two Puffcakes which isn't written on the menu. The menu would have benefitted from having pictures for each section.. However, our server was really good at clarifying what the menu items are. We ordered the original and the ultimate breakfast. I really enjoy how puffy the pancakes are! They are sweet, but not too sweet for pancakes. I didn't use much of the maple syrup. The hash browns were really yummy. The bacon and sausage are just bacon and sausage. I wanted to compare the puffcakes to regular pancakes and they are very similar, just the puffcakes are fluffier. If I come back, I would order one of the more different/unique flavors because the price is a bit much for something to be quite similar to regular pancakes. I enjoy the drink of my coconut water with foam on top and edible butterfly. I believe my husband got a coffee latte drink which tasted a lot like Vietnamese coffee (which is a good thing for us). Overall, it is a fun experience to eat something offered no where else. I like pancakes, and I do think these puffcakes are better than pancakes.

Puffcake by Capri was a mixed experience. The puffcakes were light, fluffy, and delicious, but the…read morereal star was the cube French toast especially the Nutella flavor. It blew the puffcakes out of the water. They should consider a name change! Unfortunately, the service didn't live up to the food. We waited 15 minutes for a server, another 20 for our lattes, and nearly an hour after ordering for our food. Our server even came over with the check because she thought we had already eaten and our table cleared but was shocked to learn our food hadn't even arrived yet. The outdoor seating could also use some updating, with awkwardly placed table legs that didn't lend to a four top and peeling tabletops. Overall, I'm glad I tried this viral spot, but I don't think the food was worth the long wait.

Saturday night, jam packed with people. Make a reservation! Sat on patio and enjoyed the water…read moreview. Dinners were outstanding, drinks were perfect. Birthday dinner, so our friend got a cute card signed by the staff and a candle in a complimentary dessert, Tahini Semifreddo . (raspberry coulis, candied sesame, chocolate magic shell). It was very good But the star of dinner was the Salted Caramel Sundae Salted caramel gelato, whipped espresso, pecans, cracker jill. OMG! I'm going back just for the apps and that dessert. Newport Restaurant Group gets it right every time. I am an Ironworks/Avvio groupie but now adding this restaurant to my rotation. Service was fantastic, I wish I remembered our server's name but he was great. S/O to the Manager, who was also fantastic, I saw him clearing glasses, adjusting tables, interacting with service people and asking if they were okay (as a former rest.owner, this is huge!) and talking with customers. Bravo Sir. You were noticed and appreciated.

Love the service and the vibe. My wife and I went here as part of the Chase Sapphire dining…read moreexperience credit. We were seated and served very quickly, with a smile of course. The feel upstairs at the high tops is a classic hybrid of elevated dining but with a relaxing vibe. My only complaint is that the space with the high tops is tight and you're always in someone's way. The tables are also a little tight; if you have more than 2 waters, 2 drinks, and a couples plates, you need to play Tetris and hope you don't know anything down. The food was very good. The starter portions are all very generous. We got the beet tzatziki and the olives. The pita with the tzatziki was surprisingly fresh and pleasant. The beets were something I wasn't expecting; I ended up loving it. The olives were phenomenal and the little red peppers they put in there were addictive. We split he Waterman salad with shrimp. The shrimp was very well prepared and was season and cooked perfectly. Everything felt fresh. The entree's were also very good. The blackened cod had a good flavor profile with the rest of the plate. The seared salmon was also very good. My wife had it well done because she was pregnant, and usually well done salmon is done poorly. They somehow made it work and came out phenomenally. Between the service, portions, and food, I'd recommend giving this place a try!

Dining here was quite the memorable experience...in more ways than one, as I was there on a certain…read moreSaturday Dec. 13th in 2025.. ..For now, let's talk about the memorable impact the incredible food here made on me! First of all, the restaurant itself is small but very cute, cozy, and full of lovely New England-y Sea-Themed decor. We were promptly seated and had our order taken for our drinks & food - I had heard good things about this place, so I got a decent amount of food items, including: Lobster Roll - Arguably the best lobster roll I've ever had so far in my life. The brioche bun for it was soooo fluffy, soft, and a perfect complement to the big, juicy chunks of lobster that were seasoned and buttered JUST right. Also came with hefty and well-seasoned fries. New England Clam Chowder - Came with salted pork and potatoes in addition to the quahog clams. It was deliciously creamy and soothing to slurp on and the chunks within were all so tender and a great contrast. Clam Cakes - Added them to the Clam Chowder order for an extra $8. Big, hefty, doughy balls that were perfectly fried outside and ooey gooey within. Fish & Chips - Big, hefty fish that was juicy & delicious with a great crunch on the outside! Similarly came with the 'chips', or the hefty, well-seasoned fries that the lobster roll also came with. Oh yeah, pardon me, forgetting to mention the drinks! We ordered the Briny Martini and the Harbor House Punch! The Martini was great for a stronger drink and the Punch was a nice cocktail for anyone preferring something sweeter and fruitier. When it came to the food, service, and dining experience...it couldn't have been better! Everything was incredibly delicious and definitely worth ordering. This memorable experience then reached exceptional circumstances, however, as while we were in the middle of dining here and enjoying our delicious food, there was a shooting occurring just up the street at Brown University. I wish to commend the staff at Dune Brothers, who looked out for mine and their other patrons' safety and sheltering us in their restaurant as we all nervously waited for more information on what exactly was going on that evening. Exceptional circumstances aside, this restaurant is also exceptional when it comes to the quality of their food and service. I highly recommend coming here if you're in Providence!

Glad I stumbled on this quaint & amazing place. The market feel and small dining room fit right…read moreinto the neighborhood. I had the fish sandwich and it was impressive. The portions all around appeared huge. The flavor combinations were great and recommend you try. A side of fries is plenty for two to split as well. Next time I am in town I will be back to try the lobster roll! Service was great as well!

We really enjoyed this place! My husband, baby, and I came on a weekday afternoon. We were in the…read morearea and we wanted to continue our pursuit of excellent local seafood. We started out with my husband's newfound favorite, the clam cakes. I appreciated the herbiness of the breadcrumbs they were fried in. My husband got the crab roll for his entree, and I did like the bite I was able to sneak of it. I really wanted the lobster roll but that $42 price tag turned me away quickly. Instead I got the fish and chips with pollock for my entree. I am always complaining about portion sizes. Not here, I was only able to finish around 1/3 of it. It is substantial! Not only was it a generous portion, but it was really nicely fried, and I loved the flaky salt on it. My one complaint is the sauces that you pay extra for. I got some piri-piri mayo and garlic aioli. Both of these were absolutely not worth it, grossly lacking in flavor. Don't waste your money on these and stick with ketchup. The staff was friendly, helpful, and as attentive as they could be from inside the food truck. The locale is super cute with a bunch of picnic tables out on a patio. The parking is super limited though so beware. Would definitely recommend!

Enjoyed a great lunch after exploring the Providence Flea, just a short walk from the vendings,…read morethis spot offers small menu, but filled with some fresh seafood, and true New England classic items. They only offer outdoor seating, so I'd saying nice weather is key to enjoy a meal here, but we lucked out. My wife and I placed our order at the window, and waited for them to call our name. We split a cup of clam chowder (white) and a lobster roll. Food was ready pretty quickly and was delicious. The lobster roll was not only full, but it was packed with huge chunks of meat, very tasty, it was also served with French fries. The clam chowder was also tasty, with good flavor and decent chunks of clam inside. Prices here were a bit high, but the quality of the food was very high, and very fresh. Portions are decent, as we were able to share one lobster roll and a cub of chowder, and it was adequate. They also had live music playing to add a little ambiance If you find yourself in downtown Providence, I'd recommend this as a staple to check out.

Been waiting to try this place for years, finally went and the food was fantastic, big portions,…read moregreat prices and friendly service. Will definitely be back!

Wasn't impressed but here's my take.. Positives: attentive staff, plenty of parking, clean, a good…read morevariation for sauces and preselected seafood combos to save money, better priced than other seafood boil spots in Prov and enough space to accommodate a dining rush (they had space for bigger tables to celebrate events like a bday dinner too). My boyfriend had the hot honey wings and he really liked them. He also had the calamari app which he also enjoyed. Critiques: seafood sizing was smaller than I expected (I got the muscles and clams. Shrimp was decent sized). I tried the Cajun sauce which was kinda thin and lacking to me compared to other places I been with more hearty, somewhat thicker sauce as there's a bunch of chopped garlic in it. Not my fave seafood boil place in Prov but def more affordable and more options. Freshness quality was ok.