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    Hemenway's Restaurant

    4.2 (1.2k reviews)
    PriceySeafood
    Closed 11:30 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
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    Upscale
    Outdoor seating

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    Philip G.

    Cold beer, strong cocktails, and delicious food! I had the calamari and a perfectly cooked burger. I sat at the bar and the bartenders were fantastic. Great ambiance and fantastic views! Highly recommend this place for special occasions or just a quick burger at the bar! Cheesecake was also AMAZING!

    martini and burger
    Maryssa M.

    Came here this February on my birthday and sat at the bar. The bartender was super nice and entertaining- he made fantastic martinis. I ordered the calamari and the burger medium rare- perfect! I had one dirty gin martini with bleu cheese stuffed olives and one Basil Hayden Manhattan- both were superb and had me giggly. I love sitting at the bar and looking at the gorgeous decor and great views. I will definitely be back! Since it was my actual birthday they also gave me a complimentary dessert- I chose the cheesecake to-go because I was stuffed and they even sent me home with a candle in the box- thanks Hemenway's for making my birthday truly special this year! Can't wait to go back and sit at my new favorite spot- the bar!

    Wern O.

    TLDR: fancy upscale seafood Come for a special occasion or if you're feeling fancy. Would recommend a res unless it's off hours or you're ok with bar seating as the place got busy on a Monday night very quickly. There's plenty of yummy seafood and the occasional turf item as well. For us the highlight was the hamachi crudo and the raw bar oysters. We could probably pass on the beef tartare. It was more raisin/fruit forward than other tartare we've had. I got the Thai cocktail which was an elevated tiki drink and perfect.

    Yellowfin Tuna
    Mikaela L.

    The food is delicious, but we didn't have a great service experience this time around. The wait was longer than usual for us to get any food. Thankfully we weren't in a rush. The bigger concern was around reserving of food that we saw. When we were waiting for our appetizers, we got delivered a correct main and an incorrect side. For a moment, we thought they had jumbled up when food was being delivered (getting a main before appetizers) and had given us a side of mushrooms instead of the mushroom toast. We told the individual who delivered the food that it wasn't correct, and he said we should keep it because he can't reserve it but he will get the order corrected to the mushroom toast and have our other appetizers arrive. We waited a few minutes for our server to come back to tell us what was happening, so we didn't touch the food. However, our server came back to the table and realized that the order had been delivered to the wrong table. She proceeded to pick up the 2 dishes and turned around and delivered them to the correct table. Based on the FDA Food Code, I believe reserving of food that has already hit a different table can't be reserved. Thankfully we hadn't touched it, but I was surprised by all of this at this high end of a restaurant. The food is good but this was concerning.

    Mallory W.

    My husband and I came to Hemenway's to celebrate our 19th anniversary. We first came here years ago and had a wonderful experience, so we decided to come back. From the moment we walked in the door, we were treated warm and friendly. We had a reservation, and when we arrived we were told to wait just a moment. When we arrived at our table, they had put down some rose petals. I asked my husband if he requested this, and he said no. This was very thoughtful of them! Our table was by the window, and even though it was night, the view was still nice. The ambiance romantic. I need to take a moment to speak about our waiter Mason. He was absolutely wonderful. My husband asked Mason for recommendations on drinks and food, and Mason delivered on everything. He was incredibly kind, attentive and went above and beyond as a waiter. We would come back just for him! Thank you! For food, we got scallops wrapped in bacon and crab cakes for appetizers. Both were delicious but the scallops were superb. For meals, my husband got the lobster tortellini and I got the Yellowfin Tuna. My husband devoured his food, and I ate every bite. Everything was incredible! Mason kindly brought us a crème brûlée on the house as a happy anniversary. It was to die for! I also got some mango sorbet to finish off the night. Overall, we had a wonderful experience at Hemenway's! It's expensive, yes, but worth it in my opinion. We already want to come back soon.

    Bake Alaska
    Dan S.

    We had an excellent dining experience with great service and delicious food tonight. The host even offered me a black napkin instead of a white one so it wouldn't leave white lint on my black pants. That's fancy! Our waters were always filled promptly and our food arrived quickly. I enjoyed a beer and the seafood paella and my wife loved the seafood casserole. We shared the baked Alaska for dessert and I had the coco noche dessert cocktail. The only odd and slightly off-putting part of the experience was that it was my wife's birthday (and I reminded the host and included it on the reservation) and there was no recognition of it by the server, even though the table next to us was given a complimentary dessert for an anniversary celebration. That was a bit disappointing, as it was a special night out sans kids for us. Otherwise, it was a lovely dining experience with excellent food and we'll be back.

    Beautiful venue
    Alan B.

    Due to the wind, it was too chilly to eat outside, so we opted to dine inside at the beautiful Hemenway's restaurant. It was a blustery clam chowder day. Derek was our waiter, and we ordered: * Bowl New England Chowder $12 * Cup New England Chowder $10 * Side Order of Calamari $19 The chowders arrived quickly, Derek made sure the Calamari arrived shortly after we finished. Hemenway's chowder is one of our favorites, a close second to Legal Seafood chowder which we like best. Hemenway's cup is a smaller portion, a good choice if you're also going to have a salad or Calamari. My bowl of chowder was huge, a meal in itself. The Calamari was tasty and nicely cooked. It has a little zing to it, in case you don't want spicey, this may not be your best choice. Overall, a nice ambiance, great service and tasty hot food. Another five-star dining experience at Hemenway's. Yelper Tip: They have a great rewards program, sign up!

    Paella
    Yaritza F.

    This paella was so good. I could not stop eating. Our waitress was thee best! I loved our seats by the window with the view of the boardwalk. Food is always fresh and worth it.

    Dozen Oysters ($3.50 each)
    Kristen H.

    Located at the bottom of Providence's College Hill, Hemenway's is a Rhode Island institution serving up quality seafood with stunning river views. The interior of the restaurant is expansive and bright, with natural light streaming in from floor-to-ceiling windows. There's plenty of seating with a complete bar in the middle of the restaurant, but as it was reunion weekend, I was definitely glad that we made a reservation a couple days in advance! Our party of five was immediately seated at around 12:30pm on a Saturday, although walk-in parties had to wait about 30-40 minutes for a table. The weekend lunchtime ambiance was buzzy but not overwhelming - just quiet enough to enjoy a conversation! The menu is extensive, featuring the freshest selections from local fishmongers and purveyors. and a great wine list. There's plenty of raw bar options, as well as seafood-focused appetizers and sushi, or soups/salads/sandwiches (your typical lunch fare). Additionally, if you're feeling particularly peckish, there's larger-format entrees, and of course, whole lobsters. As a note, it took about twenty minutes for bread service to arrive, and an additional 45 minutes for our entrees to come out. While I understand it was a busy weekend, it was often difficult to flag our server down, which is just something to note in case you're short on time. The meal begins with their complimentary bread service, which includes fresh-baked, warm rolls with butter. The bread is well-baked, with a nice crust on the outside and a pillowy-soft interior. Four members of my table opted for the New England Clam Chowder ($10 for a cup, $12 for a bowl), which comes with rich, indulgent cream-based broth chock full of toothsome clams. It's incredibly salty, so I could only have a few bites of one of my friends' bowls, but if you're looking to maximize value, I would certainly opt for a bowl, as it's only $2 more than a cup, and double the portion. The package of oyster crackers on the side adds a lovely crunch! For entrees, one member of my party ordered the Crab Cakes ($23), which are crispy fried patties of decadent crab meat served with a tangy horseradish remoulade, and a bright, acidic apple-frisee salad. It was a bit of a small portion for the price, but this was classified as an appetizer on the menu. Another member of our party opted for the Yellowfin Tuna ($37), which is a sesame-crusted tuna filet atop sushi rice, pickled cabbage slaw, and avocado mousse, finished with sriracha aioli and a ginger-soy dressing. He really enjoyed his dish, which reminded us of an upscale poke bowl, with a nice sear on the tuna, and thoughtful accoutrements that really dressed up the flavors and textures of the dish. A third member chose the Flounder Milanese ($34), which is a deep-fried filet of tender flounder served with artichoke, tomato, pearl onion, beurre blanc, red watercress, and capers. The brininess of the artichoke and capers served to contrast the oiliness of the fried fish, with the beurre blanc providing a rich canvas of sauce. The tomato, pearl onion, and red watercress were great foils of freshness for the entire dish, and it was quite a large portion of food. A friend also opted for the grilled Lobster ($50 for a 1.25lb lobster, you can choose steamed, boiled, or grilled), which also comes with your choice of side - she chose the roasted asparagus. This wasn't a particularly large portion of lobster, but the meat inside was juicy and succulent, and already removed from the shell, making it easy to eat. The asparagus was nicely roasted, with a good bite and a lovely char. Lastly, I opted for the Wedge Salad ($16), which is two huge quarter-heads of iceberg lettuce topped with fresh tomatoes, pickled red onions, crispy bacon, bleu cheese crumbles, and a bleu cheese dressing (which I asked for on the side). The iceberg lettuce is delightfully crunchy and fun to cut open, and the tomatoes and onions were fresh-tasting. The bacon was just toasty enough with a good smoky flavor, and the bleu cheese had that tangy, earthy flavor that really topped off the dish. The dressing was rich and flavorful, although I would have preferred something that wasn't bleu cheese-based, as there was already a large amount of bleu cheese in the dish. Overall, we really enjoyed our meal at Hemenway's - although it's quite pricey, the food is reliably fresh and high-quality, the menu has options for everyone, and service is friendly, if a bit slow. This is a great stop for an upscale lunch/celebratory dinner if you're in the Providence area!

    2lb stuffed lobster
    Sarah L.

    Visited Hemenway's after the remodel and the inside is absolutely beautiful! We went on a weeknight and by the time we left the restaurant was totally packed, but that never slowed down service. We ordered the tuna crudo, muscles with extra bread, and the 2lb stuffed lobster. The tuna crudo I could have skipped - it was okay, but I've had better. The muscles were delicious and we loved the sauce, but as we looked around we noticed that we received the same bread portion as everyone else even after asking for extra bread for dipping. The lobster was great and we would order it again.

    Paella and tuna
    Jason M.

    Salmon is still Christine's fav with spinach (better than asparagus). Jason got stuffed shirmp which were fine. Not a fan of the paprika taters and the stuffing was a little dense by then end I wasn't eating it all. Crème brûlée was better than key lime but a little bitter.

    Lobster pasta
    Tee Z.

    Another 5 star happy hour at a signature PVD locale. A worthy martini, that was. A proper pour. And we split a lobster pasta dish to die for. Best to Uber there...service is world class. Enjoy!

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    Service was awesome. Food was were great. Bill was very large. I would only go there for special occasions.

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    Will I be forced to use valet? Is there decent parking without too far of a walk? I'm disabled and would be coming in a car but am worried about my placard and other items being messed with or stolen

    There is street parking available, but that can obviously be a toss up.

    Serve lunch on Saturday?

    Sir. Yes they serve lunch on Saturday. I worked at Hemingway from 1985, to 1991. A very special place with great food and hospitality! Vinny

    Are there vegetarian options available?

    Some side dishes. Also some salads that can be ordered sans protein.

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