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    Dune Brothers

    4.5 (464 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    DUNE BROTHERS ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
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    Outdoor seating

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    Rhianna S.

    The fish sandwich & lobster roll are 1000/10. I will say I preferred the fish sandwich from the amazing flavors. The staff was great - I went to the one at union station because the other locations are seasonal. My favorite meal of Providence for sure!

    Clockwise from top: Steamed littlenecks (excellent broth) Fish and chips  Crab roll (sleeper hit) Lobster roll White & clear clam chowder
    Tom K.

    Dune Brothers is probably my favorite all-around spot in Providence. It really captures the spirit of the city: casual outdoor seating, picnic tables, good vibes, and super fresh seafood. Whenever friends are visiting from out of town, this is always my go-to because it feels quintessentially Rhode Island. The food is fantastic. The fish and chips are massive and delicious, the lobster roll is warm, fresh, and perfectly seasoned, and the crab roll is tasty too--more saucy and served cold. The fries are huge, fluffy, and well-seasoned. Both the clear and white clam chowders are good, though I personally prefer the white for a more traditional taste (clear is very Rhode Island-style). I don't like mussels myself, but my friends rave about them. Parking is limited--there are a few spots by the restaurant, but otherwise you'll need to street park. They close pretty early, so plan ahead, or order ahead for takeout. The food can take a little while, but it's totally worth it--the seafood is super fresh and satisfying.

    OG fish sandwhich
    Jen H.

    A classic New England seafood shack right in the heart of Providence. Friendly staff and a handful of outdoor tables with umbrellas to enjoy your meal. The fish sandwich was out of this world - so crispy and full of flavor between the slaw and pickles. The sandwich itself is loaded with toppings so it did become a little messy to eat. Appreciate that the lobster roll comes with fries (most places offer chips or just the roll) but was a little light on the lobster compared to other shacks. We got the hotdog on a whim. The dog itself had great snap. Really glad we stopped by to give this place a try!

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    Michelle T.

    Delicious seafood! Very generous portions I ordered the: -pollock fish and chips: super crispy, fried in beef fat. The fries were thick cut (my fav!) and the fish was super fresh and flaky. -clam fritters: these were popular so I had to try them. They were very battered. It's different, I would try it if it's my first time but I'll skip it next time. Service was quick and workers were nice

    Angel S.

    A local favorite, always busy and a must in the summer time! This is my go to for a lobster roll in PVD and it never disappoints. Love the outside seating and laid back vibe.

    Lobster roll
    Yuan Z.

    If you can go and explore a new place anywhere in America in 3 days, where would it be? Well, we chose Providence, Rhode Island! It's largely because my high school senior daughter wanted to do a campus tour of the Brown University. We arrived on Saturday night, toured the campus guided by one of her friends who is a Brown sophomore on Sunday, and came back on Monday. It's about 6-hr flight from LAX to Rhode Island international airport and I swear it has the best airport restroom in the world with big-pieced granite walls and fresh flowers in the small vases at the sinks, a practice that reminds me of Chick-Fil-A, not sure whether there is any association, LOL! Perhaps, I should do a separate review for the airport itself! LOL! Thanks for your kind patience, now onto the lobster bread roll! When we asked our Uber driver what was a must-try local cuisine/food, he responded without hesitation: lobster roll and clam chowder. We yelped and compared, of course, and decided to try Dune Brothers, so glad we did! Since we have a whole day to explore Brown University, we strolled to RISD museum which took us ~12 min and then another ~12 min to Dune Brothers. It's located adjacent to a bus stop. We would have ordered more food to try but it's just the two of us and our stomachs were still on California time and one glass of protein drink is usually my breakfast, so when we arrived at 1130am ( Dune opens at 11am), we were not terribly hungry. Dune is an open air cafe/food-truck-like diner. Upon arrival, you would be greeted by the red umbrella covered wooden tables and benches seating atop of a sea of broken but smooth white sea shell pieces extending to a patch of green grass area. The venue is about 2/3 of the size of a basketball court. And there was even live music by a couple with beautiful voices and great guitar skills adding more loveliness to this dining experience. I could visualize parties renting this place for special events! The lobster roll, yum! Highly recommended! $39 before tax was well spent, the lobster meat portions were generous and the companied brioche bread was a perfect match. My daughter devoured it! The fries were with good flavor too! I pondered and decided on its whole fish which came in a big round tin dish, beautifully paired with pieces of pears and tomatoes. The fish was fresh and grilled to perfection! Knowing where the restroom is always important to me: port-a-potty is on site or walk to the nearby office buildings. I am dying to try the other items on the menu, whether my kid becomes a Brunonian, I shall return! To make things better, there was a Sunday flea market across the street from Dune and that's where we spent our post- meal leisure time before heading back to the university.

    Samantha J.

    Stopped in on a Sunday afternoon after browsing around the outdoor flea market. Got the fish and chips (with pollock), chowder (clear), clam cakes, and a dune dog. All really good!! You order and sit at the tables and they call your name when it's ready. There was live music too which was a pleasant surprise. Would recommend & go again

    Lobster roll
    Sarah L.

    Ordered the lobster roll at Dune Brothers stall at Track 15 and it was so good! Completely loaded with lobster and butter! Bun was perfectly toasted. The old bay fries were also great. The only item I didn't care for was the clam cakes - they were pretty dense and breaded.

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    Alan B.

    It was a busy Saturday afternoon at Dune Brothers on this breezy, sunny fall day. Fortunately we were able to get the last open table and the line to order was shorter than expected. The portions are large here, and the food is heavy, so we split one order of fish & chips: Fish & Chips Pollock $24.00 (they offer 3 types of fish including cape shark aka spiny dogfish) Water $2.00 Service Charge $0.78 Total $29.86 Our order was ready within 10 minutes and the fried cod looked massive. It was hot, and the batter as always was delicious. However, the fish was undercooked in the largest part of the cod and the batter was too thick in some places. The fries ranged from crispy to droopy depending on the location in the basket, and they were really over seasoned and much too salty. Next time, we'll ask if they can provide plain fries, and we'll salt them ourselves. Though we were a little disappointed with this visit, we will back next summer.

    April L.

    Cutest truck with the BIGGEST fish and chips one could imagine. The pollock was about $23 but it was huge. So crispy and tasty! However, I will say that the fries were a bit soggy being under the fish. Also got a clam chowder which was good but was already so full from the fish and chips. Note the only bathroom is a porta-potty so keep that in mind.

    Courtney F.

    My husband always has to get a lobster roll when we're on the east coast (who doesn't?) and this spot was highly rated. Parking was a little tough but there's plenty of outside seating. It rained the day we went so benches were a little wet but still worth it because the reviews don't lie. This place is awesome. The roll was loaded with lobster and nice and warm. Fries were tasty. This is the spot.

    Dune Dog
    Starla F.

    My review is from their Riverside location by Crescent Park. They took over a "shack" from another business and I was so happy to see them there. The place is run by young adults when it is open, which is during the Summer and into the fall a little. The location is awesome, beach and park nearby and on Saturday afternoons a vintage car rally pulls in during the afternoon. Only seating is outside and they have plenty places to park yourself and pull up a fantastic meal. The picnic area has quirky chairs made from lobster pots as well as traditional wood tables. Each one has their own condiments and napkins. The staff is friendly and attentive, interested in the customer and efficient. The food was amazing as it always is. My go to are the fries, insanely big well seasoned cooked in tallow and seasoned with Old Bay. I can't stop eating them! I also got a Dune Dog with the works, quite tasty. My table mates got the fish sandwich, again a giant serving of fish and coleslaw, big enough to share if you are a light eater. I can't wait to go again.

    Fish and chips
    Stephanie T.

    I recently came back to Dune Brothers on a Sunday around 11:30am. I wanted to go near opening (11:00am) to have their Lobster Roll since it was sold out last time. There were a few people in line to order ahead of us and there were a few benches empty. The Lobster Roll with warm, buttered tail & claw meat, mayo, "Old Bay" fries was $36.00. When I received the lobster roll, it was hot and so very buttery. The lobster roll was stuffed with lobster and it was delicious. I enjoyed every bite. The fries had good seasoning and had a good crisp on them. My husband had the original which is fillet crusted with potato chips, house-made pickles, tartar, cheddar, and slaw. We were completely stuffed. There was a 3% service charge for using credit card. Staff were friendly. Around 12pm, it got more busy but there is a good turnover of tables. Looking forward to the next time I visit!

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    Ask the Community - Dune Brothers

    Is there a rest room?

    There is a Porta Potty outside the seating area which is not well maintained but go at you own risk.

    Is any item on the menu not fried in beef fat?

    No. All of them are.

    What is the parking situation?

    Parking in back off EDDY street

    Are you allowed to bring a leashed dog aka is this place dog friendly?

    Yes

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    $$

    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 - Focaccia special (with date puree, goat cheese and pistachios)

    Fred

    4.5(29 reviews)
    0.8 miFederal Hill

    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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    Dune Brothers - newamerican - Updated May 2026

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