Loooove The East End. Food is always so good, drinks are unique and clever and I love that. I…read morealways share my food when I'm there with friends because the portions can be big and there are so many things I want to try. It's quite dark when you first enter in but that's just part of the vibe. The back patio is my favorite space to sit and chat. Servers are always friendly and attentive. I will definitely be back :)

I visited on Halloween 2026, and really wanted to like this place. But for a 'whisky bar', my old…read morefashioned was mediocre (though, undersized), and served with crushed ice...and no cherry (!?). I'd expect that at an Applebees. But in a place that bills itself as a whisky bar, I expected something higher end, with a proper large cube. Not the same ice they put in a Diet Coke. They also had no specialty old fashioned cocktails, just a single boring, basic drink on the menu. With the exception of the (very) small oysters, however, the food was very good - especially the chicken bites. Those were a home run. If they would correct the deficient cocktails, and back off the horrible techno/house music that was completely out of place, this could be a decent place. Unless they correct that ONE thing they're supposed to be good at, though, I can't recommend it.

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.

Somehow, despite having lived here for years and spending plenty of time around downtown…read moreProvidence, I had never been to The Eddy. I'm honestly not sure how I missed it, because this is exactly the kind of place I like finding. It is the true definition of a small cocktail bar. The space is tiny, intimate, and has a very specific atmosphere, so if you're looking for a big place with plenty of tables, this probably isn't it. If you're looking for a great cocktail in a cozy little bar, however, you're in the right place. The cocktail menu is excellent. There are a lot of creative options that go well beyond the standard collection of Old Fashioneds, Margaritas, and Martinis you'll find at most bars. The drinks are imaginative without becoming gimmicky, and the combinations we tried were really well balanced and interesting. You can tell there is some serious thought behind the cocktail program, and it makes ordering something new a lot of fun. Our waitress was fantastic as well. My wife ordered a drink that apparently isn't something every bartender is familiar with, so our waitress went back to the bartender to ask about it. The bartender immediately knew exactly what she was talking about, which was a nice little reminder that these people actually know their drinks. Our waitress was friendly, attentive, and made the whole experience easy without hovering over us. The music deserves a mention, too. It was fantastic and fit the atmosphere perfectly. The Eddy has that comfortable, slightly dark cocktail-bar feeling where you can sit down, have a drink, listen to good music, and actually enjoy being there rather than feeling like you're sitting in a loud restaurant waiting for someone to bring you your check. My only real warning is that this place is genuinely small. That is part of its charm, but it also means getting in and finding a seat can be difficult at times, particularly when it's busy. You probably shouldn't show up with a large group expecting to immediately find a table. For two people looking for a couple of really good cocktails, though, it's pretty much ideal. The prices are also quite reasonable for the quality of the drinks. You're obviously paying cocktail-bar prices rather than dive-bar prices, but I didn't feel like we were being taken advantage of. Considering the creativity and quality of what we were drinking, I thought the prices were perfectly fair. I'm actually a little annoyed that I went this long without knowing The Eddy existed. Providence has so many cocktail bars that you can spend years here and still keep discovering places you've somehow walked past a hundred times. The Eddy is definitely going on the list of places we need to come back to, and we will 100% be back.

What an amazing bar with an incredible atmosphere! The bartenders truly make this place deserve…read more7,273,738,382,838 stars. Their friendly service, attention to detail, and positive energy created an unforgettable experience. I couldn't have asked for a better time and can't wait to come back! Thank you Adriana & Eli

Just had to share my super sweet experience with Small Format this weekend. I was a vendor at the…read moreWickenden Market this past Saturday and was added late, as a result I was super behind on all market things -- including ordering from Small Format on time. I saw one of the employees and asked them if they had any idea if my order was put through, and EVEN THOUGH I was super late and it was fully my fault, they still made the order and hand delivered it to my booth. Seriously everyone was so nice and I was so grateful, as I was alone for the day! Now for the drink and food: I got a pumpkin spice iced latte and it was delicious and exactly what I needed in that moment, plus the Eggsellence breakfast sandwich which literally was so delicious and held up so well. This spot is great! I love their vibes and will definitely be back to visit their shop soon :) Thanks again!!!!

What a fabulous location for brunch & a drink. The service was impeccable and everyone was so…read morefriendly. Every cocktail was superb & made with care. The food was delicious and creative. Highly recommend

The lackluster greeting I received from the hostess/waitress could have been remedied had I gotten…read morea warmer greeting from the bartender who came from behind the bar shortly after but that failed me as well. Given that I had been there a handful of times and had brief but pleasant conversations with him, the grossly unenthusiastic, passive-aggresive approach today was disappointing. Since my go-to drink has been removed from the menu since having last had it in late APRIL/early MAY, there is now little reason to return. I truly wish hospitality workers would remind themselves prior to every shift that their personality pays their bills.

This place was SO cool! We got there around midnight so kitchen was closed / can't speak on food…read morebut the SERVICE? Our server was a riot and so nice! Main reason we went was to try these 'deviled Ramos' egg Jell-O shots.. I mean come on?! How unique! No no, no real egg- gin, condensed milk, passion fruit, orange blossom. And I'll be honest.. they were pretty dang good! Would definitely get again. All of their other drinks seemed so fun as well, the crew will definitely be back!

What a cute, quaint, and cozy little spot in the heart of downtown Providence to grab a fun…read morecocktail! This place is now closed, such a bummer because I love this unique little spot. Great bartenders and tasty snacks- hopefully they put something else cool in this gem of a space!

Really cute little bar! Delicious drinks and nice bar staff. Would go back for post-work or…read morepre-dinner drinks.

Bartender was an absolute gem! Fantastic selection of cocktails and wines! Would recommend and will…read morebe back next time I am in RI

Came to The Walnut Room with some friends, and it was pretty dead when we walked in, with only one…read moreother group there. I gotta say, it truly gives "speakeasy" vibes in the sense that it is very dark and a little dingy. The drinks were okay overall. I enjoyed mine, but a few people in my group were surprised by what they received, and not necessarily in a good way. Some of the drinks just weren't what they expected based on the descriptions. The service, however, was great! Our server was very attentive throughout the night and made sure we had everything we needed. Overall, if you come with good company, you can definitely have a good time here. Otherwise, I'm not sure if I would personally return, but I do think it's worth checking out at least once!

Food was really good. Walking taco and honey habanero wings. Max and Dereck were fabulous and…read morebent over backwards to make us comfortable. We appreciated their energy and wonderful insights to the area.

Awesome! Awesome!…read moreAwesome! Looking for a GREAT neighborhood bar? Look no further than the Point Tavern GREAT food GREAT service and most importantly GREAT STAFF! GREAT value for the $ too! You have to visit!

We actually ended up at Yellow Door Taqueria somewhat by accident. We were doing one of our usual…read morebrewery and cocktail crawls around Providence this past weekend and had planned on stopping at Bayberry, but apparently every time we tried to go there they had a wedding and weren't open to the public. So, Plan B it was, and honestly, I'm glad we ended up here. Yellow Door has a really fun atmosphere. The playlist was lively, the place gradually filled up while we were there, and the whole space has a vibrant, welcoming feel without becoming obnoxiously loud or chaotic. It's very aesthetically pleasing, with a colorful, modern look that fits the whole taco-bar concept perfectly. It feels like somewhere you could drop in for a couple of drinks and tacos with friends and just hang out for the evening. Our bartender was really nice and attentive, and the cocktails were probably the highlight of the visit for me. The drink menu is extensive, and there are plenty of interesting options rather than the usual handful of margaritas and beer. Everything we had was well balanced and well made. Providence has been having something of a cocktail renaissance lately, and Yellow Door fits right into that trend. The food was good, although I have to be honest about the birria taco we tried. It was tasty, but it wasn't exactly a life-changing taco, and it was on the small side for the price. I was expecting something that would make me immediately understand why everyone gets so excited about birria, and this one didn't quite get there. That said, "good but not mind-blowing" is still good, and I'm not going to knock an entire restaurant because one taco didn't knock my socks off. We only tried a small portion of the menu, so there's plenty more to explore. That's actually one of the reasons we'll be back. I want to try some of the other food, and I'd like to come on a different night to see how the atmosphere feels when we're not in the middle of a weekend crawl. Sometimes a place hits differently when you actually sit down, order a few things and give the menu a proper chance rather than treating it as one stop on a larger evening. Overall, Yellow Door Taqueria is a very solid four stars. The atmosphere is fun, the space is attractive, the bartenders are friendly, and the cocktails are genuinely good. The food we tried was good, although the birria taco didn't quite live up to the hype for me. Still, there's enough here that I'm interested in coming back and trying more, which is ultimately a pretty good endorsement. Sometimes Plan B turns out to be worth keeping on the list.

This Restaurant is apart of the Aloft Hotel in Providence, which I have stayed at and enjoyed doing…read moreso. With that, I hoped to have a similar experience in their restaurant, but unfortunately, that was not the case. Also, please read my review with consideration of the fact that I, myself, worked as a server for over a year and am pursuing a degree in hospitality management. I am not a customer looking to complain and am a guest who seeks good experiences and would love to share them with others. Restaurant was not busy, still waited 10 minutes to be served after I was seated. I didn't get up to leave because I wanted to give this place a fair chance and no other restaurant nearby appealed to me. My server was very direct and to the point, no "thank you for your patience" or "how are you today?" Just straight to "what can I get for you". It felt like I was an inconvenience to her time, not a noticed guest whose business is appreciated. My water ran out and my server quickly placed a jar of water on my table as she passed by, with no comment. Again, made me feel like an inconvenience to her time, not a guest worth speaking to. My elote was served on the cob, I asked for it off but its fine, I know how to cut corn and it was plated beautifully and tastes delicious. I think more of a cream would be good on it but it was good elote nonetheless. My two small birria tacos took 30 minutes to be served. I had my elote to munch on, however 30 minutes felt a little long for a simple, two tacos. When they arrived, my server said more to me and told me to enjoy them, which was appreciated in comparison to no comment to me. The tacos were amazing despite their size and wait time, and my server kindly checked in on me after a few minutes of them being served. I did, however, Overhear my server say "sorry for the wait" to the table behind me of two women, which makes me think I was being overlooked because I was a lone diner as opposed to a party of some amount. When I was done with my food my server kindly offered me a box and prebussed the table. The music was played at a respectable volume and the lighting was adequate, not too dark and not too bright. The restaurant also allows for a lot of natural light which is very nice. Both the elote and tacos were $12, leaving my total after taxes and a credit card upcharge at $26.64. I expected to have a great experience and be able to leave at least a 20% tip as I always do, but unfortunately the service I received equated to that not being the case, and I unfortunately had to leave a little downwards of 16% instead. Overall, I would eat here again, but I think I would have to bring a party of at least two other people to get the proper attention to the table. I'm not sure if I would recommend this restaurant for other people to try as there are many other Mexican restaurants in the area that I have yet to try that may be worth more recognition. However, until I do try them, I would definitely say this place is an adequate restaurant to eat at, but probably only if you're staying at the Aloft and don't want to walk too far.

Recently visited for a friend's birthday where she rented out the second room for the evening. She…read morepurchased drink tickets and had food there which was great, but we did have a bit of an odd interaction with a bartender who threw a ticket back at my partner because he ordered a soft drink. Maybe could've been done in a nicer way, especially because I still tipped and covered the drink (and it was not busy in the slightest). Anyway, the space was really nice but I wish they would've let her turn up her music more so we could've danced.

Didn't get a picture! But updating to describe the excellent cocktail Bianca made me!…read more I've been getting the espresso martini by default here cause they are quite good...but my drink of choice is usually a citrusy gimlet of sorts. I mentioned this to Bianca when I was ordering and she essentially said "say less"... made me the perfect drink. I was so pleased... it can get quite busy but if you know the general profile of what you're into- Bianca will get the vision and make you the perfect cocktail. It's that personalized touch that'll get me back again and again!