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

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

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

We came to gracies for the first time during restaurant week and had an AMAZING experience. We were treated as well as if we were "full price" customers. The food was incredible and the setting / atmosphere super cute. Highly recommend! read more

Please let me sing the dulcet praises of Gracie's. Please. The ambiance is refined yet familiar. Reminds me of walking through an antique shop or a library or the old city, yet it's so classy and elegant. Yet you feel so at home. For an anniversary dinner, I was blown away. We were greeted at the front desk by the hostess, who congratulated us on our anniversary. Our table had a card on it, that included an anniversary card from Gracie's with a sweet quote on it from English poet William Blake. Our waitress gave us complimentary drinks to celebrate. My husband and I were blown away by thoughtfulness of the experience. The servers were warm, friendly, professional, helpful. For the first 1/3 of my meal, I felt like the service was on par with a one-Michelin-star restaurant. The pace was beautifully orchestrated, and I felt like food appeared out of nowhere, and clean utensils were whipped out of thin air. For the remaining 2/3 of our meal, the service was still impeccable but not quite on the level of a one-Michelin-star. Just a bit of a slower and more disjointed pace, but still fast enough and deserving of a 5/5 for a Yelp review. The food. Works of art. Beautifully and thoughtfully plated. We chose from the PVD Restaurant Week Menu, at $34.95 for a three-course meal. We were first given these beautiful watermelon cubes as an appetizer. Refreshing and sweet. Then came the bread (corn bread, dinner rolls, and sourdough), on which we could slather butter that was served to us on this perfectly smooth stone (that my husband and I were obsessed with). Then came our main appetizers. The gnocchi appetizer apparently takes 3 hours to prepare. It's rich, savory, and melts in your mouth. The peach and tomato salad was a piece of art. The ricotta cheese was smooth and served as a perfect vehicle to bind together all the fresh, flavorful produce on that plate. We were then given delicious, bite-sized spoons of sorbet to chase down these appetizers. The main courses were next, and they were executed beautifully. The duck truly was Michelin-star-worthy. The fat was rendered perfectly, and there was so much flavor with each bite. Our other main course, the swordfish, was cooked beautifully, though I think the sauce could have had more flavor (it mainly added acidity to the dish but not much else). The swordfish did break into beautiful, pure white, tender, meaty flakes though. For dessert, the chocolate zuccini cake was balanced perfectly, with acidity from the raspberry, sweetness from the cake, and saltiness from the ice cream. The vanilla creme brulée was perfectly crisp on top and perfectly sweet inside. To finish it all up, we were given black currant macarons with our check. What a memorable and lavish meal. Lastly, there is complimentary valet parking, and to surprise you, they leave a treat inside when you get back to your car. What a memorable, thoughtful, sweet experience that I would want others to have, too. You really do feel loved leaving Gracie's. Even outside of restaurant week, I'd give Gracie's 5/5 stars. Certainly the price during restaurant week made my decision so much easier, but even for a normally priced $50 three-course meal, I think Gracie's would be worth the splurge for a special occasion. read more

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Gracie's is undoubtedly the most phenomenal restaurant I've been to in Providence. On my first visit, our table overflowed with duck, veal sweetbreads, foie gras ravioli, sweet potato tart with blood orange, candied fennel, walnut strussel, and cinnamon-Cloumage ice cream-- um, you get the point. They rolled out the red carpet with top-notch service, an amouse bouche to whet our hungry hippo palates, and complimentary salted caramel macarons (AND a New Year's gift voucher for two signature cocktails - oh holla) to top off our already incredible dining experience. To be honest, I was wondering how this follow-up visit to Gracie's would possibly measure against the first experience. My boyfriend and I came to Rhode Island for Easter weekend and decided to head to Gracie's for those two complimentary cocktails (as we'd just rediscovered the voucher in the car). So often when this is the case at other restaurants, staff will halfheartedly disregard patrons who just stop by for a drink and light bite instead of indulging in a full-on fancypants meal. NOT the case here. We sat at the bar, ordered the most delicious cocktails I've perhaps ever enjoyed (chocolate spiced pear martini- DO IT) and were pleasantly surprised by incredible service throughout our time there. We shared an unbelievable cheese plate with perfect accompaniments (caramelized onions, tomato jam, fig, berries), sampled a selection of house specialty breads (from foccacia to maple glazed beer bread) and started the meal with our amuse and ended with dark chocolate macarons. Moral of the story- whether you're in it for the 4 course tasting menu or just stopping in for a quick cocktail before dinner, Gracie's will deliver. 5 star service and some of the tastiest food & cocktails around town. read more

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

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I had a great dinner at Gracie's! I planned a surprise birthday dinner for ten and was really looking forward to the evening. The called me the day of to let me know the private dining room downstairs had not been booked so they were happy to move our party there. I really, really, appreciated that. They didn't have to do that, but they still did! And I mean who doesn't love the confetti stars on the table when you are celebrating the special occasion. The champagne toast was also a nice touch. The bread basket was super impressive and delicious. I need to have that pickle bread again! I went with the three course prix fixe $45 option. I thought each group had a good selection. I went with the gnocchi, it was a little softer than I would have liked, but overall pretty tasty. My fish was fresh and delicious. They brought out the wrong dessert but quickly rectified it. I got some type of blueberry dessert it was okay, I tried the peanut butter cheesecake and well that thing was delicious. I definitely had ordering remorse. One of the few things I wasn't a fan of was the lack of certain options on the wines by the glass list. They didn't include a sauvignon blanc or a sweeter wine option thats not as sweet as a dessert wine. Overall I thought it was really good and the ambiance was great. But, was it up there on the best foods I have eaten list? Definitely not. I would give them another try for sure, but with so many other great options in the area it would be a tough choice. read more

Another fabulous experience at Gracie's last night! Food: consistent with other reviewers, you CAN taste the freshness. The kitchen has the unique ability to bring each and every flavor through in each dish. Subtle and bold ingredients alike, everything is balanced. Last night we each had the three course: gnocchi and greens; halibut and trout; bittersweet chocolate and cheese plate. Nothing I would not order again. Service: start to finish friendly, prompt, professional and competent. We accidentally ruined our wine list (romantic candles, paper menu- use your imagination). Our server was completely unruffled. She handled it with humor and made us feel so comfortable with what we thought would be a faux pas. This is the entire staff too: bartenders, valets, host/ess- everyone is approachable and capable. Atmosphere: lovely. Dim, but not dark. Formal, but not stuffy. Romantic, but not over the top. And I highly recommend checking out the downstairs event spaces! Hands down- one of the BEST restaurants in Providence. PS- and there were two individual bags of small, delicious, homemade chocolate chip cookies resting on the center console of our car when the valet brought it around. Talk about finishing touches! read more

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

We drove almost two hours there and because of snow, almost three hours home. And was it worth it? Without a doubt! The versatility of the dinner options are awesome. Order a la carte, order 3 course tasting menu of designated options, or splurge on a 5, 7, or 9 course tasting. We did the 7. 5 courses is a cold app, pasta, fish, meat, dessert. 7 adds in foie gras and dessert. 9 adds in 2 more desserts. Oy vey. Everything was fabulous. Just be aware that it's not a "quiet" restaurant. Theres hustle ad bustle, but not in a bad way. We only made a Saturday night reservation a week in advance and could only get a high-top table, but it wasn't a problem. People sitting at the bar still got tasting menus. We were greeted with a happy birthday card on the table and a complimentary glass of cava to toast one another. And the table was sprinkled with confetti. nice touch. Be sure you have room for bread. They make it all in house. And there's numerous options. My fav tonight was the red onion sea salt foccacia. Hubs liked the beer bread with maple honey glaze. The seven courses were incredible. I loved every single one, but the foie gras was delectable and the butter poached lobster with fennel hollandaise was remarkable. Dessert was good. But here's what did us in as Gracie's really has their act together- we got in the car, and there were fresh homemade cookies for us for the drive home. They don't miss a beat. We will totally be back. No doubt. Worth every penny. read more

Well, now I understand the allure of Gracie's. The place is gorgeous. Hard to believe its built on the bones of the old Player's Corner Pub. Everything about the place maintains that "pretty" aire. The elegant drape of the table cloths, the hand lettered menus with the hand tied bows, the dainty little cookies set atop the brûlées, its a bit softer than pretentious, making it a bit more comfortable than some similar space. This has got to be one of the best spots around to start off a special night in the city. The food was quite good, but I found the intermezzo bites far, far better than my meal. The amuse-bouche, with bits of candied beet and a light dressing, was the highlight food moment of the evening. Jeffrey's Greens Salad were nice and crispy fresh. The Maytag blue cheese stood out from the simple background. The Black Angus Ribeye, perfectly cooked with a nicely developed crust, the side dishes with which it was served were entirely forgettable. I had expected the Yellow Fin Tuna starter course to bring a bit of punch, but the pepper and salsa verde was a touch less sharp than the garnish. The tuna though, cooked perfectly again, a thin warm sear over a soft center bite. The Lamb Trio too had its high marking points, backed a by solidly cooked, if slightly under seasoned, sliced loin and chop, the hand packed lamb sausage sang with coarsely ground lamb and expertly chosen spices. Having tried it, I would have preferred a dish centered on the fabulous sausages alone. Finely done. All in, we had a great night. Aided by a great server, and a nice, though strongly priced, bottle of wine. read more

Gracie's - Trio of Lamb: Lamb chop, loin, and sausage - New American Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

By far the nicest restaurant in Providence. The food and versatile dishes were great. On Valentine's Day the 7 course w wine pairing menu was superb and each course was exciting & delicious. Highly recommend for any special occasion or for a wonderful meal! read more

Dorise G. has a lovely breakdown of our dining experience--from staff to food to freebies--so I will just add: - I want to give this place 10 stars for being, and I will speak in terms a Boston foodie understands, a Craigie on Main-food and service-quality restaurant with Garden at the Cellar-level prices in an elegant, yet unique Blue Room-style decor - Cannot say enough about the service: SO friendly and accommodating! - Cannot say enough about the freshness of the ingredients. This is one of those few places where you can literally taste the vine-ripened, just-picked, straight-from-Mother-Earth's-bosom-ness of the food. Delicious! - $9 for a custom-made cocktail, same price as a regular cocktail? And it came out with all the tastes I liked--sweet, fruity with a little bit of sour? SCORE! - Lastly, COME HERE! I cannot believe how affordable this place is for the high-quality dining experience you get. Oh, and the creme brulee. Best creme brulee I've ever had, bar none. :) read more

food was delicious and service was excellent but my husband left hungry the portions are "French portions" so I recommend the 5 course for big eaters! read more

I was a concierge in the great city of Providence for now the largest hotel chain in the world. I had my "go-to" restaurants for whatever the guest was looking for. Romantic? Gracie's. Celebratory? Gracie's. Amazing food at reasonable prices? Yes, you guessed it. Of all the restaurants I directed people to, I received the LEAST amount of negative comments from Gracie's, and that is because it was zero. If you go no where else, Gracie's. read more

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Loved it! Unlike some other upscale restaurants in Providence which are seriously overrated (cough cough Cook & Brown), Gracie's lives up to the hype. Is the decor (stars everywhere, with a message on the menu that says "live your dreams!") a little corny? Yes. But no matter, the food makes up for it. We started with the slow poached Zephyr farm egg and the veal sweetbreads. The crispy sweetbreads were good, but the mouth-watering egg + grits + short rib was the clear favorite. If you're getting the prix fixe, this appetizer costs extra, but it's definitely worth it. For our main course, we had the bacon wrapped native monkfish and the bombster sea scallops. The monkfish was excellent. I mean, does anything taste bad wrapped in bacon? Especially smokey, high-quality bacon? The scallops were cooked perfectly, and I loved the fall feeling combination of scallops + butternut squash + cranberries. By the time dessert came, we were pretty full, but we soldiered on. The s'mores tart was a fun and tasty take on a classic, but for me, the real standout dessert was the chocolate hazelnut mousse served with brown butter ice cream. It was so comforting and chocolatey. I would come back to Gracie's just to eat this again. We ended the meal with cute little carmel macarons. Oh, and I almost forgot: the house-made bread! Everyone talks about the beer bread, but can I just tell you that the multigrain cranberry sourdough was AMAZING. Seriously, if they sold this bread by the loaf I would buy it daily and never return to Seven Stars again (ok, I'm exaggerating a little bit, but you know what I mean). When we got our car from the valet we found that they had left us some delicious chocolate-chip cookies as a final treat. Such a nice touch. Overall, I was super impressed. This is definitely an expensive night out, but the quality of the food and service make it totally worth it. You will not feel ripped off after eating here. Next time we come back I want to try the chef's tasting menu! read more

Gracie's - Macarons to end the meal. Must be a trend in Providence, the Dorrance had the same thing. These were better though. - New American Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

One of the best restaurants in Providence! I chose the ala carte menu instead of the set courses or chef tastings because everything looks good! My list of food are: Soft cooked hen egg with pork belly croutons Salt water farms mussels Hudson valley foie gras Russet potato gnocchi Pineland Farms ribeye Crescent farms duck Definitely a must try. They have great service, and great food. If you have not realize, they have such unique platings! read more

Gracie's - 6 courses for 2 - New American Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Pretty fancy place. A group of us spent our last dinner here on vacation. This place has a pre-selected 3 course meal for about 45-50 bucks. Everything from the decor, ambience, and service is excellent. You can tell they pride themselves in the proper etiquette of dining and customer service. They treated my group very well. The food: I ordered the Gnocchi as an appetizer, the duck for the main course, and the creme brûlée for dessert. There was a bunch of fancy descriptions but I'm not going to BS like I know what the stuff was. I am a simple city kid and didn't grow up with all that fancy food vernacular. The food though...was AMAZING! Worth every penny. We enjoyed the entire night. I would definitely come back! Side note: It is not required, but come dressed appropriate (men, collar shirt). read more

As good as it gets for Providence! And probably one of the best dining experiences I've had in New England in general. Don't you ever miss out on Restaurant week here at Gracie's, cuz that would be your loss!!!! Our romantic "3-course" meal here was fabulous, and made complete with the special seating in a cozy booth (1 of a kind at the restaurant). We were started off with bread, which they come around with to serve you. The bread selection was A-OK, nothing special nor terribly memorable, but still a nice tasty start to the meal. My starter was the beet salad. Refreshing, flavorful, and light. Exactly what I wanted...or so i though until i took a bright of my dining companions AMAZING gnocchi. Absolutely the best gnocchi I've ever had in my ENTIRE life. Rich, creamy and full of shroomy umami-ness. I couldn't help but take multiple bites of his dish and then proceeded to dip my bread into that creamy sauce. OH MY GOD, so good. For my entree, I went for the swordfish. Probably the most well-cooked swordfish I've had. Usually, restaurants easily overcook the fish to it becomes on the slightly rubbery side, but not at Gracie's. The single complaint I had was probably that it was WAY over-salted. I believe I downed 8 glasses of water in that meal alone...and I'm not even exaggerating. Dessert, I had the cinnamon apple bread pudding with carrot cake pieces and butterscotch ice-cream. The warm bread pudding was actually quite delicious and tasted really home-made. Like something you'd have for a homemade brunch. The carrot cake bits were rather boring though. Not much flavor nor texture. The bf had chocolate banana cake with the most delicious peanut butter ice-cream. I kept scooching my spoon over to his plate for some of his ice-cream. The check came with small macaroons, which were a nice touch. The food, the service, the creativity, the atmosphere was all excellent and I can't wait to come back again. If you park your car with valet, they leave you 2 little cookies in the car as well! :) Can't tell you what kind they were or how they tasted cuz the bf ate 'em all. read more

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I went here for a birthday dinner. I had made a reservation on OpenTable ahead of time and I let them know it was my birthday. make sure you do this if you have a celebration. when I got there, my table was already set and reserved. There was a birthday card and confetti on the table and every person on the staff that passed by told me happy birthday. I was really glad I told them in advance. They also brought me a glass of sparkling wine, on the house. I chose the 5 course tasting with an additional course of foie gras and wine pairings. It was expensive but I have to say, it was exquisite. The way they came out and explained evpererything that was on the plate when they presented it. The food was really good and the wine pairings were mostly spot on. the honey glazed beer bread was delicious too. When dessert came, they brought it with a candle which was kind of nice. The staff here are super nice and accommodating. I knew that I would find cookies in my car when I left but I totally forgot and got a welcome surprise the next day. Oatmeal chocolate chip! I will be returning here although I'm not sure how often because it is pricy. read more

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We came here on a whim, both to Providence and to Gracies and were not disappointed. Mark and Hannah provided excellent service, and the food was absolutely phenomenal. Everything was perfect and it was really wonderful to see such attention to detail. Every bite was wonderful and would reccomend this place to celebrate occasions or just to have an awesome food adventure. read more

I can't say enough about Gracie's, such a wonderful establishment and experience. I took my boyfriend here for his birthday and we enjoyed the 7 course special and it was everything and more! If you haven't tried that yet it's a must for a special occasion. read more

I'm having an Iron Chef moment here at the restaurant as I think about how to review this artisan food. The breads were amazing, with a big thank you to all who suggested the honey beer bread, which is out of this world. They brought out a taste on oriental spoons: A touch of goat cheese, a slice of grape, a sprig of some herb, and it was a perfect flavor pop. Then they brought out the poached egg appetizer, another good recommend from Yelp, which was a 10 for flavor, texture and plating. When our food came, all of the waiters descended upon the table with our dishes, very old school, which was fun. We had the ribeye and the striped bass. Both were excellent. My only minor complaint might have been the al-dente white beans which accompanied the bass. They were a bit too al-dente for my taste. The fennel was nice, as was the carrot puree on the plate. Between the courses came out another raft of Asian spoons, this time with a melon-ball sized scoop of grapefruit sorbet. Sadly I can't eat it because of a med that I take, but everyone else said that it was excellent. We finished with the flourless chocolate cake and a poached pear with Maytag blue cheese accompanied by a small sweet grits cake shaped like flan topped with a hard burnt sugar crust that in turn was topped with honey ice cream. The pear was too hard to cut with a spoon, but tasty, but the winner was the ice-cream/grits combination. That was great. The flourless cake I didn't try. My daughter said that the raspberry ice cream was too strong and overpowered the cake, but that the cake itself was delicious. This is a high atmosphere restaurant, with warm wood walls accented by decorative stars and most of the restaurant lit by candle. Service was great! They offer a-la-carte and 3 and 5 pick tastings at a better price, but bring your wallet, as it still is going to be pricey, with appetizers around $10/12 and entrees running $28/32 Yelp once again picks a winner on our trip. Victory goes to the chef at Gracie's.... Someone call Bobby Flay. It's Throw Down time... read more

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

Valet staff was very friendly, left complimentary chocolate chip cookies in our car when we got our car back. Chewy and delish! Very very very fancy vibes. They ask you for still or sparkling water, they charge you $7 for sparkling just an FYI. You get multiple waiters/waitresses. One of the waiters were creepy and talked too soft so I couldn't hear him really... and I couldn't keep track of who was our main waiter. One of the waiters poured still water into my sparkling water which made the taste very off. Ordered the octopus on the 1st course, very delicious but literally only half a plate for serving. Decided to eat somewhere else, the waiter gave us pumpkin spice macarons before our leave they were delicious. Also, you will need a very large budget for this place so I hope you've saved up! Overall, 3/5 stars. The restaurant itself was basically empty, no wait time. That was a red flag we should've known about. What could've made his place better would have been the staff, they seemed very stiff and uncomfortable. The food was really good though. Oh and the person who gave us our bill took a very long time giving the bill back to use for our change. At least 30 minutes and it was not busy at all, the restaurant only had 3 other tables with people. :( read more

I took my beautiful lady here as I wanted to take her somewhere nice and upscale. As we walked in we were greeted by the wonderful hostess who immediately took us to the private table I reserved on accident. The pictures from the web looked like long dining tables so I had asked for something more private. Little did I realize there were regular tables as well. As I looked at her from across the table I was reminded of her beauty once again. Her long black hair, beautiful tanned complexion, and smile never changes. She is absolutely stunning in every way. She is still the most beautiful creature I have ever laid my eyes upon. Just seeing her sitting across from me in that beautiful black dress made me fall in love with her all over again, as I do every time I see her. I hope one day she understands just how much I love and care for her. She is way too good for me but I am sure she knows that already. We ordered a salad, foie gras, scallops and steak. Each were delicious and well prepared. The waitress and staff were excellent as well. The overall experience was great. What makes it even better was that I was there with the beautiful gorgeous wonderful woman in my life which made it so much better and for that Gracie's I would give you six stars but you will have to settle for five. read more

This was a good meal. No particularly amazing/memorable dishes but a nice dinner overall. Everything tasted good and was well presented. Okay, I take that back, the honey bread was memorable, YUM. Went for Restaurant Week btw. Which is a financial blessing but also a curse in the sense that you are limited in your choices. The atmosphere was nice and the comp valet was a plus! Although everyone got my hopes up with these free cookies in your car...and we didn't get any cookies!?!?!? wouldn't be so disappointing if i didn't read the reviews beforehand! read more

This is a great spot for a nice dinner in downtown Providence. Has been here for a while but this was our first visit (everyone seems to have been wanting to go here but not yet made it). Definitely worth a visit. Cozy inside (which can border on being quite close to your neighbor), great service, and delicious food. They have a variety of menu options, including chef's tasting menus that can be 5, 7, or 9 courses (plus or minus wine pairings). We opted for the 7-course with wine pairing as this was our fancy night out after Christmas, and we were not disappointed. A mix of fish, meat, and pasta. A mix of standard and adventurous fare (foie gras, venison). Wines were not full pours but were enough and paired well. Definitely worth a visit if it is on your list! read more

Pre-Appetizers -Amuse bouche: some sort of Asian Pear concoction -A variety of homemade breads First Course -Russet potato gnocchi with sweet Italian sausage, broccoli rabe, stewed tomatoes, provolone picante -Hudson Valley foie gras with fennel dusted brioche donuts, roasted peach, pistachio, raspberry gelee Second Course -Berkshire pork chop with cheddar grits, braised green cabbage, whole grain mustard, apple butter -Crescent Farms duck with caramelized fennel, red quinoa, glazed chippolini onions, blackberry gastrique Third Course -Flourless chocolate almond torte with roasted black plum, candied almonds, lavender honey gelato -Cherry blueberry tart with espresso-hazelnut ganache, blueberry honey stroopwafel, toasted marshmallow ice cream After-meal Extra -Peach macaroons -Free baked goods from their bakery to go (blueberry sour cream muffin and chocolate cookie) We chose to try their three course prix fixe menu and were happy with the variety of options we were presented with. The pork chop blew my boyfriend's mind. I've never seen him react that way to any sort of food before. It was hilarious to watch because he could not stop eating it nor talking about how great it was even after the meal was long over. The reason for the 4 stars instead of 5 is because I was very unimpressed with the dessert. I'm a dessert gal, meaning I love almost all things baked/dessertesque, and I just did not enjoy either of the ones we got. I would recommend eating every other course and then heading somewhere else to end your meal. read more

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Gracie's was a fantastic, lengthy dining experience that brought some new taste to my oh-so-content belly. We had an 8pm reservation and were seated about 15 minutes late (as a NYC resident it made me ticked, but thankfully the world does not operate like NYC. Yea Providence vacation!). The menu options looked great, and we stuck with the three-course prix fix menu. Started with the potato gnocchi with rabbit: tasty, moist and juicy pulled rabbit, it had the vibe of a corned beef hash but way more classy. Had the duck main - nice large portion of duck that was delicious and tender, with a killer sauce. Sad note - it took an hour for it to come out! It almost made me wonder if they were duck hunting it took so long. We finished with the dessert tasting menu - such a creative range of flavor and texture, from a sweet potato pie to a apple tart to chocolate cheesecake deconstructed. Burnt tea ice cream, woah! Service, while really slow for courses, was fantastic!! He was knowledgable, friendly, engaging, and we bonded quickly over eating and wine. He felt bad for our delay and even comped us our whole alcohol tab!! Any restaurant that can admit faults and takes care of their people is rock solid. read more

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I was here for an event and I found the staff to be very accommodating. There's a set menu at my event, however they were able to accommodate my gluten-free diet. The food was delicious and the ambience was lovely. I will definitely be going back. read more

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

Celebrated our recent marriage at Gracies. Service was top notched. Congratulatory drink on entrance. Old fashion was perfectly made. Both did the 4 course option and all options were unique and tasteful. Look forward to coming back again. read more

All I can say is this place made me feel most LOVED!!!! The management team was accommodating and waitstaff was welcoming I had the most unpleasant day until I made it to Gracie's, they made me feel like a princess...with top notch food presentations, an ambiance that was uber romantic and food that made love to my palette. I recommend this place for all occasions... this concludes my PVD restaurant week experience! read more

Gracie's is one of the reasons why providence is a foodie capital. I usually only dine at Gracie's for special occasions, however recently I went in during a slurg of a moment decision. My boyfriend & I decided to try the 5 course tasting menu (especially because we had a complimentary coupon thing from celebrating our birthdays there. Gracie's is very good with personalizing the experience for you.) Our waitress Jesse, was incredibly friendly. So was the rest of the staff. Every course came out on time. This restaurant has NEVER disappointed me. They are generous with the bread (duck fat corn bread is a must.. Don't even get my started on how amazing the butter is). I highly recommended Gracie's if you are looking to get the best out of your money's worth. This place is worth every penny. The chefs create magic. Every bite was worth savoring. Every plate was aesthetically beautiful. We will defiantly be back, and with more people next time!! read more

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Terrible service! Food was good, as it should be for the price, but we had a waiter who rolled their eyes, was extremely snobby, and seemed to dread coming over to us. This one person is the reason I will never go back! I have been to Gracie's once before and had an incredible experience! Going back a second time with my boyfriend, I expected the same experience, but was disappointed. I hope this person was fired as they should not be in the hospitality business! read more

My Husband took me here for my Birthday and it was incredible. The service and Food were top Notch, and they went above and beyond to make my birthday dinner special. Highly recommend! read more

I planned a birthday party here for last week and it was an absolutely phenomenal experience. We had 17 people and Kendal did an amazing job setting the room up downstairs. Brian was excellent tending the bar and managing the evening. We had a fun cocktail hour and sat for dinner. The table was set in a square to that everyone could interact and it could not have been a better arrangement. The carefully crafted, personalized menus were impeccable and the lighting was superb for an intimate gathering. The service for unmatched, and the food was even better. Each plate was carefully crafted and balanced with a delicate, yet layered and perplex balance of flavors. Sweet, salty, with a good acidic punch to balance. Marvelous. The wine pairing with each course, delectable, and fun amuse bouche along the way. Epic night. Highly recommend. read more

One of the finest meals I have had in a long time. The service was spot on. Always there bye unobtrusive and our main server was a complete pleasure. The 3 course prix fix is a great deal and the food and potions are exceptional. And great little extras. Amuse bouchée. Pallet cleanser after appetizer. And wonderful little macaroons after desserts. They found out our son was graduating and provided a champagne toast and surprise little cookies in our car when the valet delivered. Wow. Food prepared to perfection and wonderful. If I lived here this would be on the regular go to list. read more

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

I love all of the surprises that accompany Gracie's highly praised food: the sorbet to cleanse the palate; an amazing array of in-house breads; the cookies your valet driver leaves in your car. My friend and I did the three-course prix fixe. The beet salad was lacking a little bit in flavor, but the produce was very fresh. My gnocchi was hands-down the best I've ever had: perfectly cooked and pillowy. But the best part of the meal was my honey ricotta cheesecake: just the way it should be! I hate Americanized cheesecake so much, and this was light and a nice portion -- not like the jokers at Cheesecake Factory. What was lacking was the service from our waiter. He was curt and sarcastic. Thankfully, he had a much friendlier "helper" who was actually more of a waiter than he was. We saw him more, and that suited us fine, because he was 10x nicer. I sincerely hope Gracie's allots the majority of our tip to him or at least half. Our "real" waiter didn't even get my girlfriend's dessert order right. If Yelp did half stars, I'd bring this down to 3.5 just because I imagined immaculate service. read more

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My favorite restaurant in Providence. I've been wanting to go here for six years and finally made it last weekend! My boyfriend and I both ordered the 7 course chef tasting with wine pairing. Amazing. Neither of us have allergies, but we didn't realize foie gras would be served--definitely speak up if you don't want that! We were initially hesitant that it wouldn't be enough food since the first couple of courses were small, but it was very very filling. The wine went perfectly, and filled us up as well. We also had bread brought to us throughout the evening, so I wouldn't order the 9 course--can't imagine finishing it! We were there around 3 hours. An incredible experience to savor. They gave us a menu and wine pairing at the end so we could reminisce and purchase the wines at home. Can't wait to return! read more

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One of the finest dining experiences I've ever had. I've been to Gracie's in the past, but this evening out was truly exceptional. There is a level of attention and service that I've come to enjoy at this restaurant, but this evening was different. It went beyond. The level of courtesy here is nearly immeasurable. While Gracie's is not your "everyday" restaurant, for your fancier evenings out -- this, dear Providence, should be it. My Atlantic char was exceptional. Not woefully oversalted as can easily be done, the apple amuse-bouche was a great treat, as well as the palate cleansing sorbet. Impress your date, impress your friends, or go sit quietly and have a meal alone. Quite simply put: Gracie's should not be missed. read more

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