Chomp is one of those Providence restaurants that I keep finding myself coming back to, even after…read moretelling myself I should probably try something else on the menu. I've eaten my way through quite a few things here over the years, and while there are plenty of good choices, I keep coming back to the Smokey and the Bandit smash burger. At this point, I probably know what I'm ordering before I even sit down. There's just something about that combination that keeps winning. The food here is consistently good. Everything I've had has been fresh, hot, and full of flavor, and the kitchen seems to have that part figured out without making a big production of it. The menu has enough variety that you can come in with different appetites and still find something you want, but it doesn't feel like one of those places with a menu the size of a small novel where you need twenty minutes just to decide what you're looking at. The beer selection is another reason I enjoy Chomp. There's enough variety to make choosing a beer part of the experience rather than simply grabbing whatever happens to be on tap. Prices are also pretty reasonable for the quality and portion sizes, which is increasingly something I notice because restaurant prices have a funny way of creeping upward when you're not paying attention. The location is another part of the appeal. Chomp sits in a great little part of Providence where you can easily make an evening out of being in the neighborhood. There are plenty of other restaurants, shops, and places to wander around nearby, so it doesn't feel like you're making a special trip just to eat and then immediately getting back in the car. Tonight, though, I have to give a special shout-out to Bella, who was our server. She was outstanding. Friendly, personable, attentive without hovering, and genuinely helpful. She suggested adding bacon to my Smokey and the Bandit, which I probably wouldn't have thought to do on my own. I'm very glad she mentioned it because it was an excellent call. Sometimes the best recommendations are the simple ones, and she nailed it. One piece of advice if you're planning on coming here: make a reservation if you can. Chomp can fill up quickly, and given how good the food is, that really shouldn't come as much of a surprise. It's the kind of restaurant where people come back because they already know they're going to have a good meal, and I'm certainly part of that group. Five stars from me. Great food, good beer, reasonable prices, a fantastic Providence location, and genuinely good service. I've tried enough of the menu over the years to know that Chomp has plenty of options, but apparently I'm still incapable of walking through the door without ordering that Smokey and the Bandit. Add Bella's bacon recommendation to the list of reasons I'm going to keep coming back.

Pulled up to the East Coast for my first meal, didn't know what to expect, so I kept it simple,…read moreburger and fries with some wings. Let's start with the burger, pretty thick patty, decent meat, but a lackluster taste/flavor. Nothing special about the fries either, pretty salty, average. Now let's move to the wings, the wings were actually flavored well, slight tang and spice, not too soggy, a good set of wings. Wouldn't come back, not bad but you can get this burger and most places. Burger: 6.8 Fries: 6.7 Wings: 8.0

Love this place! I usually go about 8 times per year. It is a good atmosphere to watch sports. That…read morehave many TVs through the place and they always put the game on that I asked last for. Their pizzas are delicious and the sandwiches are great. The food doesn't take either. Beer tower is the best bag for buck, average if 4 dollars a beer.

I'd be scared as a female to go to a bar owned by this guy. His appearance on Love is Blind was…read morefrightening and misogynistic. Not to mention his pupils were as huge as a ski slope if you catch my drift. How embarrassing! No wonder he's shut down his other socials. His poor wife must be mortified.

Nice burger joint in the middle of a suburban neighborhood. The staff were friendly. The sesame…read moreseeded bun was perfect for the smash burger. For the regular burger. The burger was well seasoned but a bit too salty for my taste because additionally there was their sauce and the cheese. Would have liked a slice of tomato to cut through the cheese, but overall a very nice burger.

Food - the burgers are grilled to order, the ingredients are fresh and the burgers are just so…read moreflavorful I really enjoy their burgers every visit. I tried the fried chicken salad today and it was a 6/10 the salad was very fresh and the ingredients worked well together Service - quick and friendly Ambiance- outdoor front patio with a nice amount of seating, several booths inside with a high top table

I was seriously impressed by their veggie burgers! I came for some beer and stayed longer because…read moreof the screaming unicorn!

Found our new family night spot in Providence First time visiting Screaming Unicorn and it did NOT…read moredisappoint! Great food, outdoor seating, games, and a fun atmosphere for kids + adults

The good I have been a handful of times and been unproblematic…read more The bad i guess i have never been on a friday and I never will again. Online order for 5:28normally takes about 30 minutes the time on my check said 6:10. Didnt get my food for pickup until 7:10 so 1.5 hours later. I watched at least 6 people come in after me and leave before me. 3 tables that walked out bc their order wasnt even taken. And what do they offer for being nearly 2 hours? Oh 10% off after speaking to the host and the manager. And bc i already paid they couldnt put it on my card had to be a giftcard or nothing ‍ even the host said im not sure what happened to you order. The apps were cold and the pizza was pizza was burnt so genuinely SAME. Another patron said if the owner isnt there. Its this. Duly noted

Love love love Mack's! Hubby and I decided to get a drink and some apps. We discovered cleverly…read moreplaced Mario characters throughout the restaurant. (Super Mario nerd here!!). I ordered a pear drink which was DELICIOUS, and we got several apps to pick on. We also decided on a Mac pizza, which was not my favorite. It had pizza sauce under the toppings which made it a little too busy. Service was excellent! Imagine our delight when we saw the 1/2 price app signage! Walls are refreshed and establishment looks clean, neat and crisp. Always a favorite. Love Mack's!

Staff is wonderful here…read more Mel and Celeste make an amazing espresso martini Food is always consistent and amazing . Always have a lunch special on the menu if you were looking for a quick bite. Intimate setting , occasionally have music on the weekends. It is a must !!!

One of our absolute favorite #DateNight spots is Rosa's Tavern in East Providence! (And yes…read more.. hubby will even drive over a bridge for this dinner!) We kicked things off with a Cosmopolitan in honor of our guncles Mike & Bob before diving into an amazing meal. Hubby's must-have is always the Portuguese clams. It is the perfect amount of clams, chorizo & beans in a deliciously spicy sauce. I can never resist the chicken tenders tossed in Mozambique sauce. We also shared the sausage, rabe & beans pasta, which was hearty & comforting. The portions here are incredibly generous - we left with enough food for two people to enjoy two full meals! Even better, appetizers are now half-priced from 3-6 pm, making happy hour an even sweeter deal. And if you visit on a Wednesday or Thursday, be sure to say hello to the wonderful Celeste. She is lovely & always makes us feel welcome. Fantastic food, generous portions & warm hospitality... it is no wonder we keep coming back! Highly recommend. NOM NOM NOM #YUM

Restaurant is very clean, food comes out fast, hot, and fresh. Order at the counter and they call…read moreyour name for the order. The French dip is very good, loaded with roast beef, slight hint of horseradish sauce and cooked red onion. The au jus was the perfect amount for dipping the whole sandwich with every bite. Very good option. All sliders were good and the roast beef was great. My favorite was the bbq. Millers is by far the best roast beef I've had in Rhode Island, but if you're from Massachusetts you probably would be disappointed. I would say it's like their little brother's roast beef.

I was out and about for an appointment nearby, and my fiancé mentioned going here when they were a…read morelittle younger. I figured I'd go pick up an order and take it home. The parking lot can be hard to get out of at prime time for traffic, but there is a decent amount of parking as it seems most people were just picking up and leaving. There is some seating inside though! The staff at the counter were SO friendly! It's refreshing to recieve good customer service these days. We got the family meal deal which comes with 4 fully customizable roast beef sandwiches and 2 large fries or onion rings (onion rings have a $2 up charge) for 29.99 which for the size of the sandwiches and fries it is definitely worth it. We also got two sides of pickles, and a bottle of their BBQ sauce to try. The pickles are your average deli style pickle slices. The BBQ sauce is the best mix of sweet and tangy, with a little bit of spice. Everything even after a half hour drive was hot and fresh tasting. We will definitely be back for more!

You might already know this place from the Rhode Island pub scene but did you know they're also…read moreserving some of the best Portuguese food in the state? We were absolutely blown away by the quality and taste of all of their dishes -- everything was packed with authentic, bold flavors that had us savoring every bite. Here's what we ordered: - Steamed little necks and linguica in tomato sauce - Stuffies - Calamari with hot peppers - Shrimp Mozambique - Pan seared scallops in a lemon garlic parsley butter sauce - Grilled octopus with roasted sweet potatoes and garlic toast - Margarita flight - Espresso martini Our personal favorites were the grilled octopus and the steamed little necks but we honestly loved everything we tried! To top it all off, the service was outstanding. Tyler, the manager, was so welcoming and gave us some incredible recommendations. You can really feel how much the team cares about what they're creating, and that passion shines through in every dish and every interaction. Berta, the owner, is doing something truly special here, and this is definitely a spot you need to check out!

Stopped in for lunch during the week. They have a small parking area next to the building that will…read morehold about a dozen vehicles. Otherwise it's free, on-street parking in the surrounding neighborhood or main road. The 'pull' door (not automatic) is at ground level and once in the vestibule, there is a ramp up into the restaurant and steps up into the bar area. We sat at a high top in the bar area. Two dining rooms have wooden tables and chairs, mostly in a four-top size. The bar area has a high, vaulted ceiling and the two ceiling fans are a large baseball in a glove. Cute. Walls are real wood paneled on the bottom 2/3 and painted cream at the top 1/3 with dark wood floors. Everything looked nice and clean and cozy. High-tops in the bar area each had bag hooks under the table top which I love. Our waitress was the bartender. The bar was about half full and there were maybe two other tables in the restaurant. She brought over place mats, flatware and menu's and took our drink order. The menu is large and includes sandwiches, burgers, steaks, apps, soups and salads, plus. It's pretty big. We had a good amount of time to review all the menu options, plus the 'specials' menu she left with us. We both chose steak based entrées. A table top sign lists some seasonal adult beverages available and the menu includes other bar selections. Food was brought out by a kitchen employee. I think it may have been the cook/chef. It took a while for the food to come out of the kitchen and I suspect it's bare bones staff during the week. They were very friendly and asked if we needed anything else. The waitress also stopped by after several minutes to check in with us. The steak was tender however those knives need to be replaced. Because it was hard to cut, I thought the steak would be 'tough', but it was very nice. The fries are excellent. I did enjoy those. Mashed potatoes appear to be 'real' (not reconstituted flakes). My steak was a bit undercooked but I only ate about half. I concentrated on cutting the outer bits which left the center a perfect temp for reheating at home. It heated up quite well and was still tender. So in the end, it worked in my favor. Although I'm not sure how they fry the egg on top of the Portuguese steak, it was fluffy and had a nice soft yolk. (I could have sent the steak back to be re-fired if I was unhappy, but knew I'd probably not eat it all, so again, it worked in my favor) Gendered restrooms are off the bar area. Ladies has two small stalls with no gaps at the edges. Thumbs up for that. Men's room has a stall and a urinal (I asked, didn't look). Not sure about another comment on here regarding 'no lock' on the men's room. The stall has a lock. If you need privacy, use that. Each restroom is too small for a changing table. I asked about the parking situation as the lot is not big enough to accommodate all the tables and after talking about on-street parking options was told on the weekends (Friday - Sunday) it's a full house. So do plan some time to find parking. I'm not sure they take reservations though and the vestibule has only one seat that I noticed for waiting. Food quality is good. Service is friendly. Full bar. Big menu. Clean restrooms. Only the parking situation is possibly problematic and that's really a state of mind. Desfrute da sua refeição!

This slider place was perfect for a late night snack. We actually came back twice during our trip…read moreto try other flavors. This location is smaller than the one on the hill. Tiny bar and limited seating fyi. So if you have a large party, I'd definitely go to the other location. You can order sliders in 2 or 3. They have plenty of sides as well. Service was speedy quick! And we could see the kitchen from our seats. If you're wandering around for food late at night you've gotta try this. Quick and easy food and super affordable !

The food was good, but unfortunately, the service completely changed the experience. We arrived…read moreapproximately 45 minutes before closing and were finished and out by 11:00 p.m. Our waitress appeared visibly irritated, was standoffish, and made us feel as though we were an inconvenience. I even asked if we had done something to upset her; she said no and apologized, but her attitude continued. I also work in the service industry, so I understand that everyone has difficult days--especially near closing time. However, customers should not be made to feel unwelcome when they arrive during posted business hours. My son and I rarely get the opportunity to go out together, and her negative energy changed the entire atmosphere at our table. The food was enjoyable, but the service made the overall experience very disappointing.

We were going to the Comedy Connection and got there early. We stopped here which is next door…read more This visit we just went for drinks. Inside was nice with a large bar, high top tables and then some lounge chair seating. When I went to the bathroom, I discovered they had an outside patio with table and chairs. We ended up sitting out here and enjoyed it. The drinks were good but my favorite part was they have games to use while at the establishment. We chose the hook and ring toss game but they had cards and I think chess too. We did not have food on this visit but would come back to try it. It is a good place to go before or after going to the Comedy Connection.

First time here. A date night with my wife. I read the recent reviews. It was good enough for…read moremost of them - 4 on the average to commit coming here. There were a few 1s and 3s, and if you dig deep, they were not reliable reviews. Anyways, if you come here knowing that it is a bar and lounge with limited menu for food, but good selection of canned and draft beer, plus full bar, then you will be happy. We had the nachos with BBQ pulled bork, and lemon pepper dry rub wings. The rating for these are solid 4, not like the 3s some folks left. The only thing that prevents them from attaining 5 is the attention to details and care that it takes to make them true 5 stars. But again, this a a bar and lounge. I think it would not matter much if come here later in the evening, after you have been to dinner elsewhere, and want to hang out with your friends with late night snack and drinks. I thought the service was friendly but a bit relaxed, but again, if you come here to chill, being the "relaxed" atmosphere will not upset you. If you want a speedy and attentive service, this place is not it. We did enjoy the vibe though. Probably a good place to come before or after the show at Comedy Connection next door.