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.

Food was excellent. Sevice was good and very friendly…read more Small place usually have to wait for a seat. Sugest you go early.

Everything about this restaurant is 5. Stars. Food service can't say ambiance but it is definitely…read moreworth a visit.

Yesterday was my birthday and it was finally time for me to try a seafood boil. I'm so glad I did!…read moreCaptain Loui's has a small parking lot which is impressive for Federal Hill. We stopped in at 5 yesterday and were worried the restaurant would be busy, but we were sat immediately. The restaurant itself is nicely decorated with lots of nautical themes. Our waitress was lovely and explained the menu to us in detail. As it was our first time at a seafood boil she was very patient with all our questions. Ultimately I had the 2lb boil with 1lb of mussels, 1/2lb of shrimp, and 1/2lb of clams in the captain Loui sauce with a side of garlic noodles. Our waitress came back quickly with a bib, gloves, and a bucket for shells. Not long after our meals came out and let me tell you everything was excellent! The seafood was cooked perfectly, plenty of sauce, and even the corn and potato were out of this world. I ordered the sauce medium and it definitely had a nice kick to it. The garlic noodles had great flavor, a little clumpy but with a little of that captain Loui sauce added on top it fixed the problem. It's not cheap but for a once in a while special occasion treat I can not recommend this place enough!

My fave seafood boil spot! I'll never go anywhere else. Their sauce, seafood quality and service is…read moreall great. The seafood is always fresh here. I always get the pick 2 and select the shrimp with head on and mussels. Comes with some potatoes and corn; also a side of your choice (I always do extra corn or garlic noodles!) you pick your sauce (get the capt Louie sauce!) and spice level (hot! Is best). The only place I'll got 10 fingers in on a meal and let the sauce get all over my face (I usually hate eating with my hands).. it's so worth it. There's a flower vendor lady that walks around fed hill and she'll come by for your boyfriend to buy you flowers too ladies haha! My boyfriend got the fish and chips w/cajun fries and he said it was better than when we visited Newport.

conner is the best !!! he was so attentive and helpful,…read morehighly reccomended !!!!! food was great !!!!

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.

I came to RI just to try out Stuffies and RI clam chowder and a Google search led me to Diggers…read more When I got there Bill the owner greeted me and I told what I was there for and he helped me find what I was looking for. He suggested the snail salad, which at first I was hesitant because ive never tried that, but didnt want to pass the opportunity. Bill was so nice and heated my food for me. I sat down in the deli to enjoy what I came for and I tried the snail salad first. It was so delicious with a lot of flavor. Reminded me of my mom's cole slaw but with snails. Next I tried the clam chowder and that was the best ive ever had. It was so delicious and milky. Lastly I tried the stuffies and they had a really good taste that ive never had before. It reminded me of stuffed crabs a little but the clam flavor was distinct. Im glad I made the trip from Storrs, CT to experience these foods.

Very fresh seafoodand value priced! Great fish and chips! Extra large portions of fish! Prepared…read morequickly and Cole slaw was included which was very fresh.

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!

There is nothing more New England than seafood and Hemenway's does it right…read more My father always raved about eating here when he was in Rhode Island so when my husband and I took our anniversary trip there we knew Hemenway's was a must visit and it did not disappoint. I had the Karen Elizabeth Sea Scallops and my husband had the lobster Mac and Cheese. Holy Mac and Cheese plate!! It was huge!! My sea scallops were delicious and did not disappoint. A more upscale restaurant but well worth it!

This is definitely on my top 5! We took some friends last week they absolutely loved it …read more We took in laws last night they equally loved it. The staff is always attentive ,professional and prompt ,&personable . Karl is our favorite ..he welcomes you like a friend .. very enthusiastic about your dining experience and his place of employment ..we thought the first few times he was the owner /manager. It doesn't always work out that we get Karl and the others do not disappoint at all. The ambiance is always so inviting and clean !! The food is just fantastic ! Food is why we keep coming back! Staff is the second reason for sure !!

I stopped by here earlier today by myself for dinner. The inside was mostly empty when I arrived at…read more7 PM on a Monday, with 10 empty tables and 4 occupied ones, along with most of the bar area being empty. I will say that the decor was nice, with blues and whites that were reminiscent of the sea. The bar also had a large TV mounted above it with an aquarium scene playing. The lights also seemed to have an aqua theme and reminded me of bubbles rising through the ocean, although I thought the restaurant itself felt quite dim. For dinner on this evening, I decided to start with the fried calamari appetizer and then went with the Crudo Burger for my entree. The menu described the fried calamari as "tender calamari lightly fried and sautéed with tempura zucchini, banana peppers, and garlic butter." The Crudo Burger was described as an "8 oz house blend burger topped with lightly fried Brie, bacon pepper jam, roasted garlic aioli, and arugula on a buttery baked brioche, served with our signature fries." The calamari came out first and had great breading that was light and sort of shattered when I bit into it. I loved the banana peppers, but the calamari itself was rubbery. The zucchini was a fun addition that helped break up the flavors, and I wish there had been more of it. I also would have liked to taste more of the garlic butter. Once I finished that, my Crudo Burger came out, and between the burger and all the French fries, it was absolutely massive. On my first bite, I got hints of maple from the bacon jam. The burger itself was cooked nicely to a medium and had great flavor, while the bun was nicely toasted. My fries were good as well, seasoned nicely with some Parmesan and truffle flavor. Last but not least was the fried Brie in the middle of my burger. Honestly, it sort of put me over the top, and after eating it, I couldn't finish anything else. I ended up getting both the check and a to-go box for half of my burger and three-quarters of my fries. It's worth noting that my server was nice and enthusiastic throughout my time there. The bottom line for me is that I would head back here again in the future. While I felt that the calamari was overcooked, the burger and fries were delicious, and I thought the decor was tastefully done as well.

Authentic Portuguese cuisine! The service is always quick and friendly. I have been going to their…read morePawtucket location for years and was so happy to hear they opened up their 2nd location in Providence. The Providence location has a market as well with chips, sodas, spices, and frozen items for purchase. You can also buy fresh seafood like crabs or fish in the market. They have several menu items. I always get the half chicken with fries. It's topped with a delicious hot sauce, garlic, cilantro, and banana peppers. The chicken is flavorful and juicy. There is nothing like it around! The fries are seasoned perfectly. I tried the fried tilapia fish for the first time tonight and it was perfectly cooked and came with a white sauce, cabbage, cilantro, and banana peppers but the chicken is still my favorite. They did a great job on the renovation in Providence and the place looks brand new. You can tell the layout was thoughtfully designed. A great family fun restaurant. Love seeing the business grow!

Love this location because it's always fresh, quick and food is never dry. The pricing is great. I…read moreusually get the whole chicken with extra toppings: banana peppers, cabbage, etc. with hot sauce on the side and the fries. Portions are very generous and keeps me coming back. Recently tried something new: fried fish with rice and beans... still good! Can't wait to go back even tho I'm trying to unbig my back.

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.

Still great after visiting several times over the last 15 years. Hanger steak well seasoned and…read moreflavorful, salad was fantastic and their break is excellent. Frites arrived cold and not as great as year's past. Service and checkout was a breeze. Great value for high quality food and service. If you haven't been to Red Stripe add this place to your list.

I found one of the best dinner deals in Rhode Island Wednesday-Sunday: 2 entrées, 1 appetizer & 1…read moredessert for just $60. Here's everything we tried at Red Stripe! Prime Rib 10/10 Drinks 7/10 Crab cakes 6/10 Calamari 8/10 Steak frites 10/10 Honey salmon 8/10 Chocolate cake 7/10 Service - we had Aiden he was extremely sweet and went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect Ambiance - the inside is very large with plenty of seating