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    Gift Horse

    4.8 (105 reviews)
    Closed • 4:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    Rebecca B.

    My visit at Gift Horse was phenomenal. This was my first time in a while where I was impressed to dine in downtown. My partner and I sat at the bar. We ordered the Crudo platter, raw scallops, oysters from the raw bar, the monkfish toast and fried oysters. I really enjoyed the monkfish toast - the bread was so buttery but didn't make your fingers oily. The oysters were also sweet and delicious. The raw scallop also featured sesame oil and sesame oil milk. That taste hit different. I like how their cocktail sauce came with homemade horseradish. Overall, their plates are very shareable but you must have an open palette to enjoy all the flavors. What also made our experience at Gift Horse amazing was our bartender/server Eli. Eli gave us great suggestions and made a great cocktail. I definitely would return to try Gift Horse's other dishes.

    Lana K.

    Cute place with $2 buck shuck from 4p-5p. Upon entry, we were greeted and seated rather quickly. We chose the bar for more table space. We ordered oysters and scallop rolls. Everything was so delicious... especially the scallop rolls. Bookmarked this place to visit again.

    Martini
    Stephen L.

    Great place for drinks and seafood. Parking can be tough and the space is small but it's worth the visit. I had the gift horse martini which had a subtle taste of fennel. Lots of local oysters to choose from. Raw scallops with sesame was a treat. Monkfish toast is a good hot snack that you can eat with your hands.

    Chilled 1/2 lobster, tiger lily cocktail, and 6 RI oysters
    Al S.

    The service was so great! Everything was so so tasty! I don't usually like raw scallops, but this dish was so out of this world. Truly such a special dish. Buttery, unique, delicious. So well balanced. I will dream of this one! The vibes were really cute in the space, super romantic. They're so deserving of their James Beard award!! Next time I'm in town I'll definitely be back!

    Wasn't a Branzino.... And was worth every penny.. YUM!
    Bernard B.

    Fancy Drinks, VERY small curated menu but always delicious, VERY small restaurant... Great date night if things are casual and flexible... You aren't allowed to make a reservation, nor would you expect to at a small bar like this... But after you hear about how fantastic it is, you still might call and try your luck anyways, ha! They are sister-establishments with the much larger and bigger menu next door at Oberlin, where you can make a reservation.

    Crispy oysters
    Mateo K.

    Stopped in here on a Monday while visiting Providence for work. It's a cozy little place with a big oyster bar in the center. The oyster bar is impressive and I sat at the bar behind it where I enjoyed watching the gentleman work on shucking. What a great experience. I was very hungry after a long day of traveling so I tried 3 stone crab claws, fish dip, and crispy oysters to start. The crab was okay, they were smaller than expected and didn't have much meat. The fish dip is phenomenal with unique chips unlike anything I've ever had. The crispy oysters were very flavorful and very tasty. I finished this amazing meal with a scallop roll that came on a pillowy toasted bun. It was excellent and satisfying.

    RI Lamb Burger
    Karla M.

    After visiting RISD on their free Sundays, my friend and I were looking for a place to eat, preferably something refreshing and not too heavy. We decided on the Gift Horse and circled around a couple of times to find street parking (which is also free on Sundays). At the time that we went in, all spots were busy, but we were directed to their standing bar area where we could order a drink and hang out while something became available. Literally 2 minutes later, something freed up. I started with their Silver Spring cocktail ($15) which was very good - refreshing and slightly sweet. For food, we ordered a crudo plate ($18) with a side of sourdough bread ($6), followed by oysters ($18), then the lamb burger ($22), and lastly the crispy piri piti fish (MP - $40). The crudo plate was one of our favorites. We enjoyed all the cuts of fish it came with, but our favorite was the yellowfin tuna as it was firm and flavorful. The toppings of olive oil, capers, onions, etc. were the perfect touch. The sourdough was simply toasted and buttered but oh so good. They have a happy hour for oysters from 4-5 PM where they're only $2 instead of $3 but we missed the window by a little. There is a half dozen order minimum so we did two Quonnie, two Great Salt Pond, and two Wild Goose. That's the order in which we ranked them, from best to less best. The Quonnie were smaller, but they were flavorful and the Great Salt Pond were big and meaty. All were very fresh. There are three sauces to choose from, but we went with the GH Fermented Green Chili Hot Sauce. The RI Lamb Burger was incredibly good. It was advertised as a Bulgarian style burger so we asked about the difference between Bulgarian and I guess American and it came down to the spices used. We enjoyed how juicy and well-seasoned the meat was. I loved the contrast between sweet (pepper jelly and fried onions) and salty (feta). The bread seemed homemade; it was light and fluffy and had a healthy amount of sesame seeds. The crispy piri piri fish came out last and it was not what we were expecting. My friend didn't enjoy it as much, but I liked it. The fish was battered for a crispy finish and sat over a piri piri sauce with two rolls, mustard greens, and potatoes. The piri piri sauce was tasty, not too spicy, with a thicker consistency. The rolls seemed like they were made in house; they were slightly buttery and soft. The mustard greens were good. The potatoes were similar to home fries with onions. The staff was very helpful and explained the food after delivering it. Ambiance is good.

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    Maryssa M.

    What a sweet little spot! The freshest , most plump oysters I've had in a long time- love the staff, ambience and the food! The fries are crisp and seasoned to perfection and the drinks are expertly crafted. I highly recommend this beautiful, intimate spot and I can't wait to try more of their brilliant food!

    Different selections pick what you want
    Rich B.

    A rare five star review. If you love oysters , this is the place. Small quaint vibe playing great music and serving Rhode Islands best oysters . Small menu with great choices we had many different oysters and fresh bread with olive oil. Such a great meal everything was perfect. The oysters are perfectly Shucked and fresh. Service is friendly and professional

    oysters
    Philip G.

    Delicious, fresh and plump oysters with tasty, well-seasoned fries and a nice cold beer- what more is there to say? Friendly service in a cozy atmosphere! Would definitely recommend sitting at the bar for some freshly shucked oysters and clams- they also have great cocktails if that's your thing. Would love to go back and try more of their food. *oysters are $2 during happy hour (4-5pm), not a bad deal considering the quality!

    bokchoy pancake
    Shelby D.

    Had a very nice dinner at this awesome spot. The staff was so nice and accommodating! You absolutely have to get the scallop roll and fresh oysters when you visit. Their seasoned fries pair well with the kimchi mayo. Our favorite oysters were aquidneck cups which were really crisp and sweet.

    Corn ice cream sandwich.  Kind of hard and dry with icy ice cream
    Christina R.

    We walked in on a Thursday around 5pm and the place was already bumping, with almost all of the seats taken. Luckily, we were able to sit right away and didn't have to wait at this tiny restaurant that does not take reservations. It's really cute in here, decorated minimally, and very modern. Most of the space is taken up by the oyster bar, so it's a huge focal point. You can sit around this bar or one of the outer tables. It's a bit tight in here but it's worth it. The service is incredible, with super friendly people. I will admit I wasn't a fan of our server, he seemed to not like us and made me feel weird, like he was judging us and super didn't care for us, but everyone else was spectacular. I appreciated that they clean the table while you're sitting there before dessert or the check. This is a touch lost by a lot of modern restaurants and I'm glad they still do it here. The food and drink here is amazing. It's seasonal so the menu seems to change a lot. Everything we ate was top notch, prepared beautifully and absolutely delicious. Of course, the oysters and the accompanying sauces were fantastic but the thing I'll think about for quite some time, the thing that is making my mouth water right this moment? The sugar kelp salad. I considered ordering another bowl, it was that good. The only thing that I didn't like was one of the desserts but I'm super picky about desserts, so I'll let that pass.

    Mikaela L.

    AMAZING, as always. The drinks are innovative and delicious. The seafood is fresh and light. The service is always impeccable. The space is beautiful and welcoming. You really can't go wrong. The oysters are a must have; I always decide how many I want and ask the server for suggestions on which ones to get. Some other favorites are the crudo plate, the smoked fish dip, and the scallop roll! The drinks are also great; there's a wide variety so my suggestion is to pick what you find the most interesting!

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