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.

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.

everything about this place is just perfect. our waiter was so much fun and he took excellent care…read moreof us. the food is top notch, the drinks are amazing and the menu has lots to offer all ages. I won't ever forget my beautiful experience here.

Street parking was difficult to find on a Friday night. There is a parking garage located right…read morenext to the restaurant to make things easier. The waiter had asked if we had parked there so sounded like they could've validated our parking but we were lucky to find a close parking spot on the street. We had made reservations for a table at 830 outside but since it was a little breezy asked to be seated inside. Hostess told us it would just be able 15 to 20 minutes for an inside table so we waited. Once seated it took a bit before our waiter came over to ask above beverages. He was very nice ans friendly though. The one grievance I have is bread wasn't brought out until after our appetizers were served. We ordered the dressed cucumbers and tuna crudo. For drinks we ordered the floor is guava and label and love. The mocktail options were delicious and the appetizers were quick to come out. The lobster bisque was so good!! It had pieces of lobster in it which some restaurants miss out on. For an entree I ordered originally the local monk fish but they were sadly out of it. I ended up getting the fresh frusilli and it was so yummy! The freshly made pasta with the shrimp and scallops were so good. I was initially disappointed with the size of the scallops but there was an abundance of them in the dish. The salmon was good with the light side of the tomatos and honey vinaigrette. We had to get the rest of our meals to go to have space for dessert! The citrus olive oil cake was so refreshing! The creme brulee was so creamy and not overly sweet. The coffee milk was rich and delicious as well. I definitely can not wait to come here again!

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.

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.

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.

Even here twice now and really wanted to like it but the food was meh. Brunch today the eggs…read moreBenedict were undercooked and the whole dish was cold. It was busy but that just doesn't do. Iced coffee was weak also.

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.

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.

After making reservations at another restaurant, we drove there only to discover they were…read moreclosed--even though we had received confirmation for our 7:00 PM reservation. Needless to say, it was a disappointing start to what was supposed to be a special family evening. Thankfully, a quick call to Aguardente in Fox Point changed everything. The person who answered explained that they weren't taking reservations that evening, but they did have one outdoor table left if we could make it there in time. Despite the challenges of navigating Providence during the World Cup festivities and the Cape Verde Festival in the Fox Point area, we managed to get to the restaurant and secure that last table. We are incredibly grateful to the staff at Aguardente for helping turn our evening around. Our daughter and son-in-law were hoping to enjoy one last dinner with both families before leaving on Monday for a special assignment in South Carolina, and the unexpected closure of our original restaurant had left everyone feeling frustrated and disappointed. From the moment we arrived, the team at Aguardente made us feel welcome. The food was excellent, the drinks were wonderful, and the service was outstanding. Most importantly, they helped transform what had begun as a stressful evening into a memorable celebration with family. Thank you to everyone at Aguardente for your kindness, hospitality, and professionalism. You made our families smile and created a special memory during an important moment in our lives. We highly recommend Aguardente and look forward to returning. -- A very grateful family

Atmosphere: cute outdoor seating area for summer nights. The inside has cool decor (including a…read morebathroom that apparently won an award??), but is very small and cramped. The upper 'porch' like area looks really fun, but the table we were seated at was so close to the other tables I was uncomfortable. I get that we're in a city, but I value my personal space and privacy and felt like the whole restaurant could hear my every word - ick. Service: our server seemed annoyed that I didn't want an alcoholic drink, and was not very helpful. Half of the menu is not in English (very chaotic how some portions are in English and others are not, it doesn't seem consistent), so we had some questions, such as "what does x taste like?" and the only response we got was "not too sweet"....okay, but what DOES it taste like? She spoke very fast and I couldn't understand her listing off the specials, even though she didn't really have an accent. She left partway through while we were there so I guess she was just at the end of her shift and checked out, but it was so offputting how rude and unhelpful she was. When our servers transitioned, we offered to cash out then since we weren't getting anything else and wanted the original server to get her tips, but she started joking around that we didn't have to do that - which I appreciate, but we actually did want to get going and get cashed out, but she refused to give us our check. I asked three times and she still wouldn't 'let us do that'...very weird. Food: there were not a ton of vegetarian options that appealed to me. I went a little overboard on plantains by accident, which is my mistake. I first ordered the Rellenitos with cilantro crema sauce, which were very good and a flavor combination I wasn't expecting. The dough to filling ratio was a little off and they were pretty dry inside, so I needed a lot of the sauce. An order only came with 2 and I wish it was more. I'm glad I ordered something else - Tula Fries, which came with the same exact cilantro creme sauce as the Rellenitos, even though they are described differently on the menu, which felt lazy to repeat a sauce. The sauce didn't go well with them at all in my opinion so I did not enjoy these as much as I would've liked. My friend enjoyed her drink, but thought almost all of the meat on her meat and cheese board was either low quality or close to going bad. It was priced reasonably, which we were shocked by, but she couldn't eat a good portion of it sadly. We did really enjoy the baked flava bean snack that was a part of it. The board weirdly came with just half of one small, half rotten strawberry that looked terrible - it would've been better to leave it off. Towards the end of the night, there was so much water on the floor in the hallway that goes to the bathroom and passes the kitchen - I had to walk through it to go to the bathroom, which felt like a safety hazard. My friend was on crutches and wouldn't even try to get over there since we knew she'd slip on all the water. It just looked terrible and was dangerous, so not sure what we going on that there was such a water issue there. Their specialties and more meat based dishes are probably great, but there just aren't a ton of things for me to eat here. I'd be willing to try it again for drinks and apps if the service wasn't so unwelcoming.

This review has been long overdue. I never even make reviews but Rogue Island is so good that I had…read moreto create a yelp account just so I could share our experiences there. This a local spot, if you know, you know, and if you don't, now you do :) Let me just say that if there is one thing to really focus in on, it's consistency. In today's economy with everything so expensive you sometimes feel like you don't get the best value for money spent. So let me tell you, these guys and girls nail it every single time. First off it's a super cozy spot, perfectly lit with a high end tavern type feel. Service is always prompt and friendly. Ask anyone working and they're happy to help you out. You'll never hear let me get your server. Drinks ! Specialty drafts that are nearly impossible to find anywhere else. Drinks that are so well thought out and properly made. The wife hasn't been able to complain once ;) and that's saying something. The dishes speak for themselves just look at the pics. Who makes sausage cups for dipping ??! This place does. The wife had a watermelon salad here years ago and hasn't stopped talking about it. There is literally something here for everyone and every pallet preference. You have to try their brunch ! It's nice to see a place that really prides itself on what it serves. The wife and I were able to get a sitter and finally have a dinner night and Rogue never disappoints. Getting into the city can be a pain sometimes but it's so worth it coming here. They buy their products from local sources and they're a local business. I love to support it and can't wait to eat here again. For me to take the time to write this is saying a lot but the guys and girls who make this place run, really deserve the recognition. I hope you try them out.

The service is absolutely terrible. Went for brunch and regretted it. Food was decent but waiter…read morewas inattentive I asked if they would charge for a refill of the tea and didn't get an answer found out I did get charged when I got the check. They also messed up the check which further delayed the whole thing. There are plenty of great coffee shops in the area where you will have a nicer time, better experience at less cost. It's not worth it for brunch at all. I will never be back. Response: male waiter on Sunday do not remember his name he was not memorable, check had an extra coffee on it, waiter shared it was a miscommunication, we had to communicate with other staff because he was barely at our table.