Went to Gracie's for my wife's birthday. It was fantastic. They started us off with a complementary champagne toast for her birthday. We had the five course tasting menu. Every course (even the bread and palate cleanser- which didn't count as courses) were fantastic. The service was also great and the interior was very nice. Definitely pricey, but I highly recommend Gracie's. read more

Underwhelming to say the least. Atmosphere and decor was very cheap considering your fine dining and paying a decent amount for an experience. Food was just okay. Waitstaff lingered our table the whole time. read more

Awesome staff and atmosphere, beautifully done. From the moment I sat down to the moment I left I was taken care of. Food was arguably the best in Rhode Island . Highly recommend including the wine pairing with your meal , very fun and different. Worth it when you compare the price of the tasting to a bottle. read more

My husband and I went to Gracie's last night for dinner after we saw Jagged Little Pill. This place was recommended to us as we live in Milton Massachusetts. I was very disappointed. We were flying high in terms of our mood because of the great show we had seen. The minute we walked into Gracie's we noticed that the atmosphere was flat And stand of fish! We had a 530 reservation and wanted to sit at the bar. I was followed to the bar and told I needed a reservation to sit there. I told the hostess we were having dinner there and she agreed, in a less than happy way to let us have a drink there until then. (The bartender told us, there were no reservations for our seat. So why were we treated as if there was.). We got a less than friendly and accommodating feel from the start. For such a beautiful but pricey restaurant-Gracie's hostesses need to realize first impressions are very important. We won't go back. To be fair, the food was very good, and our waitress Caroline was great and very sweet. However, the 20 percent up charge to share with the entire staff-and then in small print it says-that's not the the tip, by the way, is crazy. Wow. Also the restroom near our table was out of service. The hostess said the door lock was broken a few days earlier. I had to go down 2 flights of stairs to use their other restroom. read more

Gracie's - New American Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

The menu selections right now are pretty dull. We wished we had looked them up before coming in. Nothing we couldn't make at home and we could get local 10oz steaks for far less than $50 so didn't feel there was any bang-for-the-buck. Been coming to Gracie's since 2005, so we are routing for them, but we won't return until the menu shows some effort. read more

If I were on death row, Gracie's would be my last meal... specifically, the rigatoni campanaro. Gracie's is THE best restaurant in Providence, hands down. The ingredients are farm-to-table and the service is outstanding. I highly recommend the prix fixe tasting menu to get an incredible sampling of what they have to offer. Of course, the bar program is top-notch, and they are always able to recommend a bottle of wine that knocks my socks off (of course, the ambiance may be a contributing factor, since their space is gorgeous). Gracie's is my go-to spot for a special dinner in the city, and should be yours, too. read more

It is a nice restaurant, very friendly staff. The food is average, nothing very special, small portions. It is not worth for the price. I had goat cheesecake as a dessert which I put a picture. It was so small and tiny that we couldn't stop laughing. Cocktails were very good though. Overall, meh read more

Gracie's - Goat Cheesecake - New American Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Four stars but.... We had a large group and did the tasting menu w/wine pairings. The food was very good but the wines left a lot to be desired. The service was ok but not as good as I would expect. The restaurant is attractive and the bar was very welcoming. Nevertheless I don't feel that the value is there any longer. $450 for two is too much for what we had. Next time it's a la carte for us. read more

Called last minute and made reservations at the bar. For our fist visit, we went for the 7 course tasting menu with wine paring. The bartender was super nice and extremely informative. Even writing down our favorite wine and the cheeses that we had. Some of our favorites was the foie gras, rock shrimp with homemade pasta and the sea bass. Everything Was hot and perfectly seasoned and paired exceptionally well with wines read more

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It doesn't get any better than dinner at Gracie's. The atmosphere is relaxed and romantic, the service is engaged and attentive, and the food is out of this world, with house-made breads, and wonderful amuse-bouches and palate cleansing sorbets. Their wine list is excellent and bartenders super-skilled. Come hungry and be prepared to linger. Dessert should be a serious consideration. Going solo? Eat at the bar and enjoy watching the staff work their magic and see patrons come and go at Trinity Rep across the street. Planning a rehearsal dinner or corporate get-together? They have small and large meeting rooms downstairs and they know how to serve a crowd! read more

I had the 7 course chef tasting menu and a their whiskey cocktail. The 7 courses were really filling and mostly good, but I don't think the taste met the price point. The high lights for me were the gnocchi, duck, and semifreddo (desert). I was a bit disappointed by the service also. From the time we arrived for our reservation it took about 10mins to sit down and 20ish mins before getting my ordered drink. Also not all of the courses were explained, which is expected with a chef tasting menu. Overall the experience was enjoyable, but I probably wouldn't come back. read more

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I'm unsure where to begin. The food was fantastic as always. However, the disrespectful and unprofessional staff made the dinning experience so uncomfortable that we almost left before even ordering our meal. We have been to Gracie's several times and have had a great experience. Last night, was not one of those experiences. We had decided to select the unknown 5 course dinning experience and with that, we were in need of a suggested bottle of Red that would go well with dinner. I understand that the 5 course chef sampler has a wine paring option, but we opted for a Dry Red that went well with whatever they were going to serve that night. We asked the waitress for a suggestion and she had no clue what to recommend so she called over this Sommelier, John. This guy walked over to our table, openly embarrassed my fiance and I by loudly chastising us for not knowing which Red we liked and started to then slowly read the list of Red options by Country. Not only was this the most disrespectful situation I've ever been in at a "5 Star" restaurant, he was so rude that the couple to the left of us asked to be relocated and the couple to the right asked why he was being so rude. My suggestion is if you go to this restaurant, do not ask for this Sommelier for a wine suggestion as he seems to not know how to do so in a professional manor. The entire point of asking the guy for a recommendation was because we did not know what the chef was preparing in the 5 course section which is why we assumed the wine expert would have at least a couple of immediate suggestions. How this person could not provide us with 2 or 3 suggestions is amazing to me and the fact that he went out of his way to be disrespectful to a high paying customer is just insane. John should be ashamed of his service. read more

Went there prior to the theater on St. Patrick's day with my wife. It was a very good experience. My wife had the Prix-fixe option and really enjoyed her selections I had the foie gras followed by the rib-eye and cheese board for desert. Everything was perfectly prepared and had excellent flavor and presentation. Thought the rib eye was a little pricey at $48 but as I said, it was prepared blue like i enjoy and had a most excellent flavor. The cheese board had some wonderful choices and variety from New England's best. Cocktails were truly innovative and flavorful. Service was great but not warm nor cordial. Utterly professional demeanor which I know some like. I would rather have someone not as stiff though. The woman serving the bread made up for it though as she was funny and outgoing. read more

This is the second time I have ever been to Gracie's. The first time wowed me, and the second cemented this as one of the best restaurants I have ever eaten at in my life. We went for my birthday, and received complimentary champagne, as well as a birthday card on the table. One thing Gracie's goes really well is the coordination between staff. They bring out all courses together and do not try to remove plates until everyone is finished. They know exactly when to come and when to leave us be. Gracie's has all of its bread baked by its sister, Ellie's Bakery. This results in a variety of bread options that all taste amazing and amp up the wow factor as opposed to regular table bread. Staff was knowledgeable and friendly, food was excellent. Gracie's is perfect for a special occasion dinner and doesn't disappoint. read more

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Service was amazing. Mark was an amazing server as well as Gabriel. We go into Boston a lot for food and this restaurant was definitely as high of a caliber as some of the places in Boston (eg. no. 9 park). We got the 9 course with non alcoholic pairing. Meal experience was over 3 hours long (should condense to 2 hours). read more

Gracie's - New American Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Food was amazing and 5 course is a MUST!!!! Wife is expecting and they were soooooo accommodating for our long list of restrictions

Amazing dining experience. Great service and beautiful atmosphere. Thank you for making my Mom's birthday beautiful. The attention to detail is unsurpassed. Best creme brûlée to date! Looking forward to the ultimate dining experience of the Chefs tasting menu. A definite must especially paired with a show. A Providence gem! You need to experience this!!! read more

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Fantastic Anniversary Dinner! We had such a wonderful dinner here for our anniversary. From the moment we arrived we felt that the staff was so attentive and really made the meal so special. The mink fish and the tortellini dishes on the tasting menus were esp delicious as was the dessert. We had not been here in awhile and were so glad we returned!. read more

I thought my experience here dazzled. I opted for the 5 course menu with wine pairing. The wine selections were rather nice and complimented the food well. My only gripe was that the server kept pouring my husband slightly more which left me thinking am I getting shorted on my two ounces. I mean my glass was a very small pour and for 150.00 p/p I should not have to question anything. The meal was very elegantly served and had such a variety of flavors in each dish. Would I revisit...probably not, only because the prices were a little outrageous for what you are actually getting. If they were Michelin, I would be on board. However 4 star, because I must be fair, I did enjoy my meal, overall service, and ambience. read more

Gracie's - New American Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Was really excited to eat here for my birthday after reading all of the glowing reviews. The service was very good and LOVE the extra little touches, but the food did not WOW either one of us. The whipped butter w sea salt was so delicious and a nice start to the meal w your choice of several breads. Since I'm expecting and have too many food restrictions, we ordered a la carte instead of doing the popular tasting menu. I did appreciate that their cocktail list included a few "mocktails," so I could still feel celebratory. For apps we ordered the octopus and the gnocchi. Both good, but nothing mind blowing. For entrees I had the scallops, hubby had the ribeye. The scallops and lentils were tasty, but the portion was so tiny. Thank God we ordered 2 desserts. The crane brûlée and the cake work peanut butter sauce on it (forget the name). The cake was very good, the crepe brûlée was average. Overall-nice to experience once for a special occasion, but I wouldn't return (based on reviews-seems like I'm in the minority here). read more

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Everything about this place is fantastic, from the ambience, to the service to (of course) the food. My wife and I were given a gift card here as a wedding present, and I think we both agreed it was one of the best meals we've ever had. Highly recommend the five course meal with the wine pairing - it is pretty expensive but definitely worth it if you are looking to treat yourself. Would definitely come back for special occasions. read more

I wish I could give 10 stars for this restaurant week meal and my first visit to Gracie's. Three courses plus and amuse bouche, palate cleansing sorbet, a post-dessert treat, and two pots of tea. I did not have wine so the only extra I paid for was the first pot of tea. Atmosphere, food, service, and attention to detail with regard to my allergies was beyond reproach. Outside of restaurant week this is a "special occasion" restaurant for me but it would be worth every penny! read more

Gracie's - My restaurant week swordfish entree. - New American Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

We had the 5 course tasting menu and it was amazing. Loved the lamb gnocchi. Loved the entire meal. went out for our anniversary. food was defiantly a 10 read more

Best restaurant in Providence - and nothing else comes close. The wine pairing meals are out of this world - and they inspire me to cook the dishes that I've been served. Must go here - it's that simple, it's a 5 star experience. read more

Second time to this restaurant and I absolutely love the food! It is fresh, authentic and creative! Between your dishes they give you a first bite of the chefs choose and a sorbet to cleanse your palate before the main course. Then finally they send you off with a French macaroon from the bakery a few buildings down the street. Every bite will not disappoint. The service is wonderful and they really make you feel welcomed. They consistently pass your table, making sure glasses are full and tables are clear of any used or empty dinnerware. The atmosphere is super nice and clean. Very classy and could be for a fun friend date or a romantic date. Location is easy to get to and they offer Valet and they leave a fun surprise in your car. The little details mean so much. Love love love this place. read more

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We were visiting the New England area for a few days for a family event. Whenever I go on a trip I spend days if not months researching what the best restaurants and sites to visit are. I spent most of my time researching Boston I think, and not as much time researching Providence. But we were told that Providence is one of the best foodie towns in the U.S. I went on yelp to find what the best restaurant is, and it said Los Andes. I tried getting a table on opentable and tried calling to book a reservation, but had no luck and was very disappointed. I looked up other restaurants but no other places stood out so I didn't book anything and figured we would just wing it when we got to Providence. We arrived in Providence and spent the day walking around the town. By time dinnertime came I still did not know where to go for dinner. This was our only chance to eat at a restaurant here because we had a Bat Mitz Vah to go to the next night, so I didn't want to make the wrong choice. I ended up booking a reservation at Hemenway's because I liked seafood. It was almost time to leave to go out for dinner but I had a bad feeling about it. Yes it did have a large variety of seafood, but the food looked just average in pictures and seemed very expensive. At the last minute I changed my mind and made a reservation for Gracie's because it had good reviews. As we were getting in the elevator some men asked where we were from and where we were going to dinner. They said hemenway's was a really good restaurant to go to. I looked at my husband and said should I try to change the reservation again? He said no, I wouldn't really trust their opinion cause they look like they're homeless, they probably don't know what good food is. So we went to Gracie's and I didn't regret it. We both ordered the 3 course prix fixe menu. Their menus are seasonally changing and offer only fresh ingredients. I ordered this rabbit gnocchi as my first course. This was my favorite dish that I ordered. The rabbit was so tender and was complemented perfectly by squash and other seasonal vegetables. The gnocchi was cooked to perfection and was so pillowy and light. I think this restaurant started my obsession with getting gnocchi at restaurants now, and I haven't been able to find any other places that cooks them as well. I believe I ordered the Georges Bank Sea scallops, and my husband ordered the Crescent Farms Duck. My scallops were very good. They were seared very nice and were accompanied by seasonal vegetables. However, I liked my husband's duck entree better. The duck tasted so good and paired really well with the parsnip puree, Apple, etc. Now I like to order duck at many restaurants I go to, because it was awesome here. I can't remember what desserts we had but I remember them being very good as well. We were very happy with our meal here and would return if we ever come back to Providence. read more

Came to Gracie's for an anniversary dinner and was not disappointed. Parking was a breeze with valet (and that cookie that was in my cup holder when picking up my car was delicious :P ) and even though we were a bit early we were able to be seated (YMMV). I had told them ahead of time of the occasion and we were treated to a sparkling wine toast and a nice little card with little stars on the table! On to the main event! I don't have enough words to describe delicious. Starting with a pate appetizer and amuse bouche between meals and enjoying 2 fantastic dinners. Ending with a creme brulee. Each looked like it was prepared well, presented elegantly, and tasted great. I would recommend based on my experience and will certainly be back for other occasions. read more

The hubz and I went here for Restaurant Week a couple days ago. We'd never been to Gracie's before, and thought RW was a great reason to give it a try. Things started a bit off. The staff, from the coat check/hostess to our waiter's assistant, seemed shy/timid. Not snobby, not quiet, but... shy. That's the best word I can thing to describe their demeanors. A little mousy; library-esque. As our meal went on, some of the staff seemed to warm up, become friendlier. Another oddity was the complimentary amuse bouche that kicked off our meal. It tasted like mayo. That's all. Just mayo. And... room temperature mayo. My husband thought, "why didn't they toast it, or something?" My thought was "why did they serve it?" It just wasn't good. But then, the meal began. Hit after hit! In course order: Baby Green Salad: Could've done without the potato chip topping (odd), but otherwise delicious. A- The Duck: Every bite was incredible. Every bite. I didn't want the dish to end. (Sorry, ducks!) A+ Creme Brulee: Perfection. A+ Wine Pairings: Each wine was an excellent accompaniment to the dish. Hats off to the sommelier. In particular, the wine that joined the creme brulee... I really should've asked for a bottle while I was there, the more I think/dream of it. It was that good. A+ for all of the wines we enjoyed that night. It really was a beautiful night, with a delicious meal. Bummer that it started off a bit shaky, but all the more reason to celebrate how great the rest of the meal/wine/evening went. Good night, Gracie! read more

Gracie's - Stars and signage. - New American Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Chose Gracie's for our VDay dinner. Over all was a pleasant experience originally planned to do the 7 course tasing but felt it was a bit much for our limited amount of time. Decided to do the al a cart menu and was very pleased although I wish I had tried the Swordfish dish vs the Scallop. I have to say their duck was delicious and probably the best I've had. The menu was well priced with our bottle topping out the majority of our bill. The vibe is romantic, yet lively. read more

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I went here for a work event. Wow oh wow. The food is delicious. The wine is divine! The decor and service are fantastic. Obviously it's very pricey, but definitely worth a treat. read more

Gracie's is simply one of the best restaurants Providence has to offer, and somehow finds ways to constantly set new standards. We have been coming here for years (it's definitely a special occasion spot!) and have always had incredible dinners with equally fantastic service. The food is impeccable, the cocktails well-mixed, the service unbeatable. They have perfected the art of little touches to make you feel so special during your time there, including notes to thank you for celebrating a special occasion with them (really, Gracie's, the honor is all mine). There just isn't enough good to say about Gracie's, and how graciously and creatively they have weathered this pandemic as well. read more

Incredible meal. The sommelier is particularly wonderful with a terrific selection from the house choices to the top shelf bottles.

Gracie's is still 5 stars in my book because they're still amazing in every way... and then some. When my husband and I want to linger over a gorgeous meal, celebrating something special or just simply being together, we come to Gracie's because, in my opinion, it just cannot be matched. While the ambience and decor are relaxed and comfortable, this is definitely a special place. You're never rushed through a meal, you're actually encouraged to linger and enjoy every bite. They'll even bring out treats from the kitchen to compliment our experience, and take special precaution at the start of each meal to avoid any food allergies or aversions. So thoughtful. The food is incredible -- as beautiful as it is delicious -- and always changing according to what's fresh, in season and local. Chef Matt Vargas is a singular talent, and one to appreciate as much as possible. I've had everything from traditional RI littlenecks taken to the next level to his always amazing duck breast (my husband's favorite) and am alway blown away by the depth and perfection of his flavors, plating and attention to detail. Each plate has a touch of whimsy, be it a splash of color from an in-season edible bloom or a thoughtful arrangement of braised shallots to enhance a smoked pork dish. Everything works together to create a feast for the senses, and I love it. ... But what really makes Gracie's shine is the impeccable, thoughtful service. I can't rave enough about the friendly, gracious and perfectly-trained staff. Every person know the menu, wine list and drink menu inside and out and can make a recommendation without a second thought. They're always welcoming, warm and professional, and after coming here regularly for the last 6 years, it still stuns me when they remember small details and, of course, our food allergies. They're just plain sweet but still incredibly polished, which makes all the difference when you're spending a nice amount of money on a meal. They know you're there for a special experience, and they make it so. They really do. So, with all the amazing places to eat in this city, if you're searching for a romantic, special, leisurely meal I implore you to book a night at Gracie's. If it's just the two of you, request their special table, and thank me later. You're in for an incredible night. read more

Gracie's: the play-by-play 1. You will be directed to your table, sit down, and have a moment to admire the star motif from the star punch-out on the menu to the hanging star lanterns and the patterns on the cushions. You'll also notice that the silverware is very nicked - a sign of disgusting old cheapness in any regular restaurant, but at Gracie's, an indication of character and tradition. 2. A waitress will ask if you want tap water or some super fancy sparkling pure water. Your tongue will go on autopilot and spit out "Just iced tap water please." 3. You'll stare at the menu for what feels like hours, making up your mind and changing it twenty two times. One of you will stare at the menu for two minutes, look up, and ask, "Should I ask for an English menu?" 4. The waitress will come take your order. Your table will order, and after everyone is done, two people will change their minds and order something else. The waitress will appear to happily make the change and then whisk herself away to save herself from a whole table of fickle minds. 5. Bread lady will come with foccacia, beer bread, French baguette, and fennel seed raisin bread. She will encourage you to take more than one, and to eat it with the whipped butter topped with coarse salt. Focaccia will be the most delicious. 6. Another waitress will come by with tiny glass cups of watermelon juice with drops of rosemary oil, a palate cleanser between bread and appetizer. 7. Conversation will effervesce and immediately be put on hold when waiters and waitresses approach with armfuls of large white plates. You devour your poached egg and Berkshire pork belly. 8. Another palette cleanser - a lemon sorbet with the essence of lemon thyme served in the shape of a cute round bonbon on an asian soup spoon. 9. Entrees will arrive. The evening will begin to get dark, so you move the candle closer to your plate to snap a good picture. 10. The table is cleared of everything except the candle, and the cutest dessert spoon and fork will be placed in front of you. 11. Desserts arrive. 12. Hazelnut macaroons on a silver star plate arrive. You savor your small piece in five bites. 13. Valet parking guy will leave three bags of round chocolate chip cookies in your car. You share a cookie with someone because you are just too full, but the bittersweet chocolate throughout the tender cake-like cookie is very good. Price: $25-$48 (entree), $30 prix-fixe 3-course meal Service: +++++ Food: +++++ Will go again: YES Best dish (so far): Slow Poached Zephyr Farms Egg What's awesome about this place: amazing service, beautiful food, seasonal menu, "between course" surprises read more

Gracie's - slow poached Zephyr farms egg with pork belly and white corn grits - New American Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Well I finally made it to Gracie's and can honestly, happily say that it lived up to the hype. What an incredibly special meal! We started off with cocktails and an amuse of raw scallop which was the perfect intro to our meal. Fresh and bright. Then moved on to an appetizer of charred octopus that was seasoned and cooked to perfection. The roasted cod was exquisite... the leeks and green salsa were a great combo that didn't overpower the fish. We got the cheese plate to cap the meal off and then enjoyed a piece of butter cake. It was indulgent but without a single wasted calorie. Everything was sublime, including the service that couldn't have been more gracious. Thank you, Gracie's. This meal was worth the wait and I'm still thinking about it! read more

We truly enjoyed this Providence restaurant. We look for a place run by those who studied at some of the finest schools for culinary arts (local graduates often don't leave). Coming from California we were not dissappointed with this Providence dining establishment .To start the meal we savored lavendar infused martinis. WOW.I plan on making them at home. We initially flew to Providence airport, picked up our auto rental and made our way to this downtown site. The ambiance was pleasant with lots of candlelight. Note: The private room for intimate gatherings was a favorite. We enjoyed a beet salad each and a ribeye and the duck respectively. All cooked to appropriate temperatures with enjoyable accoutraments. Our server allowed us to taste different wines to make our experience more enjoyable...in addition to telling us all about tending to the rooftop organic garden. It was our best meal on our trip to a wedding! Providence has always been on my favorite lists to eats - thank you to the culinary students turned chefs and restaurant owners. I love this small city in America. read more

Food was pretty spectacular. Would definitely recommend if you are in the neighborhood for the day.

Absolutely fantastic! Had the 7 course tasting menu with wine pairing. Enjoyed absolutely every plate and pairing. Highly recommend. Also was very gluten free accommodating. read more

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I know I am in the presence of culinary excellence when I find myself eating foods I normally wouldn't and enjoying them (red cabbage? chocolate with cayenne pepper? yeah, I'm talking about you). Needless to say, I genuinely enjoyed my foodie adventure at Gracie's, especially the "treats from the kitchen" (i.e. pallatte cleansers): fresh, local yogurt with dried boysenberry and walnut, blood orange sorbet, and Bailey's white chocolate French macaroons. Chef Matt Varga is a culinary god in my book. I am taking away one star for the service hiccups (and I hope I can update my review to a five-star one on a return visit). Gracie's is a fine dining establishment, and with that, I expect fine dining service. I expect seamlessness. I didn't quite experience that, and I truly think it was our particular server, and not a reflection on the entire staff. It took a while for our waitress to greet us, then when we needed a few minutes to review the creative cocktail menu, she gave us an extremely generous 15-20 minutes. It also took a while to place our food order, and I noticed the other servers providing a lot more information about the menu and offering helpful suggestions for a first visit. I was also slightly disappointed that, when our entrees came out, we were served the opposite meals: mine was placed in front of my boyfriend and his in front of me. A minor thing, but again, from a place like Gracie's, I expect perfection. That is my only complaint. The food is out of this world; the service was friendly; and the atmosphere is wonderful -- albeit a little louder than you would expect. I would love to return to Gracie's to try the seven-course Chef's tasting. Any adventurous foodies out there want to join me? read more

Gracie's - Creme brûlée at Gracie's! The star is the perfect finishing touch! - New American Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

It worked out quite well for me that the last meal I had in Providence turned out to be one of the best, as I left the city with a real appreciation for what they're doing there food-wise, and a new level of respect I certainly would have never had prior to visiting. Gracie's encapsulated all the great flavors of the Northeast, along with some of the best service I experienced during my stay from the hostess Stephanie and my waiter Stephan. The ambiance of Gracie's is very beautifully chic (http://www.flickr.com/photos/wedoitforlove/4145529046/in/set-72157622901501162/) with a few Middle Eastern touches (once you make it past the strip clubs down the street), and my biggest regret was not coming earlier for dinner so I could get a glimpse of their rooftop garden in the daylight, as many of the dishes ingredients were sourced there. There was no doubt for me I would be doing the tasting menu (7 courses for $85) here, it's one of the most reasonably priced I've ever seen, and looking back now at the quality I received I can say that even more-so than before. They also have a really great wine program, featuring 40 bottles under $40, making good wine accessible for almost anyone. AB: Bean salad amuse w/ raspberry vinaigrette and bacon crumble - This was a pretty simple amuse bouche visually, but had a lot going on texturally and flavor wise. I really liked the raspberry paired with the bacon. #1: Heirloom & cherry tomatoes, Narragansett ricotta cheese, capers and fresh fennel - Vegetarians of the world would rejoice if this little salad were on every menu across the country. The heirloom tomatoes (one of my favorite things) were magnificent, as was the expertly dosed usage of caper and fennel; a heavy hand with them would have totally ruined this dish. #2: Potato gnocchi ratatouille w/ housemade bacon and shaved mandarone provola cheese: I absolutely loved the way the cheese formed on this dish, and I really want to try to emulate it someday at home. The texture of the gnocchi was perfect, but I was hoping for a little more than I got out of the bacon. It definitely played second fiddle to the other ingredients. #3: Hudson Valley foie gras, toasted cashews, blueberry gastrique and cornbread brioche - I asked specifically to have this dish included in my menu, and happily they obliged. It did not disappoint, and I can say with confidence this was the best preparation of foie I've ever had, aided tremendously by the accompanying gastrique. #4: Skate wing topped w/ peppers, corn & shiitake medley w/ corn emulsion, mini crab Rangoon w/ cream cheese & soy filling - So much was going on with this plate, but somehow it all melded together brilliantly. The "crab Rangoon" bit was a really nice homage, but the skate outshone it by a good bit. It was cooked to perfection, and fell apart on my fork before melting in my mouth. The emulsion did a great job of tying it all together while still remaining somewhat subtle compared to the power of the fish. Intermezzo: frozen lemon sorbet w/ mandarin citrus zest - Meant to be emblematic of the famous Providence fixture Del's Lemonade, this palette cleanser rocked. It did exactly what it's designed to do, and actually made you enjoy it. The crunchy bits were a nice touch too. #5: Washington state squab w/ roasted cippolini onions, lemon squash and eggplant, w/ squab jus - This came out so tender and tempting I completely dove in and starting destroying it before remembering to take a photo, woops. There isn't a huge variety of ingredients in this dish, but the ones that are there fuse together so seamlessly it really shows off the chef's talent. #6: Landhomme cheese w/ toasted figs and cashews & root beer sauce - Typically I'm not a fan of the single slice cheese in the middle of the meal meant to act as a "course" (see my hatred for Coi in SF). This however, was actually dressed up quite a bit, and made it much easier to accept, especially once you had all the ingredients in unison. #7: Passion fruit epoisse w/ passion fruit cream, raspberries and gooseberries - I haven't had gooseberries since I was a kid eating them off bushes in the wild. After having them straight out of the garden above me at Gracie's I remembered how much I miss this flavor. It's such a unique bitter+sweet flavor that you want them as a backdrop in almost anything. The epoisse itself was beautiful, and so light and creamy, and I was in love with the flavors of the passion fruit in and around it. Petit-fours: Chocolate macarons, sugar cookies, and gum drops - This was a nice assortment of post dinner treats, especially the sugar cookies, one of my favorite childhood treats. As you can see, 7 courses turned into 10, if you include the 3 free mini-samplings, a warm welcome to someone who dines out frequently. Gracie's food is also heaven for a photographer, and their playful use of flowers in many dishes is done so without sacrificing the integrity of the dish. read more