Holy cow. This place really lived up to the hype. Service, menu, taste...everything was fantastic…read more Sat outside with our pup. This place clearly gets busy quickly so glad we got there when we did. Got to enjoy the cocktail hour specials in addition to the regular menu. We tried a little of everything and everything was so delicious. There is still a ton more I want to come back to try. Martini and fries, dozen oysters, brussel sprouts, crudo, tofu bahn mi. Each of them was 10/10. Natural cut fries are my favorite and they were perfect. Brussel sprouts were rich and indulgent. The oysters came with lime and a kimchi mignionette. So fresh and unique. Crudo came with a decadent chili crisp. Flavorful and refreshing. The bahn mi looked pretty bland but was actually a delightful combination of flavors. We subbed the fries for a side salad and it was absolutely perfect. Plenty of street parking in Wakefield. Love that they're dog friendly. Overall excellent!

Over the years, in all the different places I've lived, I've had a favorite restaurant where I'd…read moreeventually become a regular. Purslane is that place for me after one amazing dinner a few weeks ago that I can't stop thinking about. The food is outstanding without being fussy. The service is warm without being too much. The space is beautifully decorated, and there's even coffee table photography books in the bathroom, like come on! Last but not least, they have the Champagne of Beers, so you know it's my jam. I only wish I lived closer but it's worth the drive and I'm looking forward to more memorable meals here.

We are here from out of town. From a faraway place where a majority of the population would prefer…read moreto have everyone who speaks Spanish (that they don't personally know) thrown into concentration camps simply for existing, so the choices of this style of food there are thin, at best. There are one or two restaurants that are passable for the area and would probably be a solid 3-3.5 out of 5. This place is a 5 out of 5. This place could be a 6 out of 5 compared to my local restaurants. And believe me, I took nearly two years of Spanish in high school, so I know a thing or two about a thing or two. I ordered fish tacos and my wife ordered the enchiladas verde (green) as takeout. When I got to the restaurant, I was greeted by three (tres) lads whereby one of them promptly handed me my order. When I pulled the food out of the bag back at the hotel, I was greeted with an absolute masterpiece of culinary art, the fish tacos. The red cabbage slaw covering the tacos, mixed with the sauce was beautiful (bonita) and vibrant. The enchiladas verde looked just as good, but were less vibrant in presentation. It seemed like the chefs cared about the product they were serving to their customers. The rice that came with the enchiladas had a great consistency and not dry at all - I can't stand dry rice. My wife said the enchiladas themselves were flavorful and seasoned very well and not the "suburban white lady" kind of seasoning. However, she doesn't write the reviews - I do - so I will talk about the fish tacos. There were three of them and I got them made with the corn tortillas (tortillas). Any fish taco I have ever had has always been small nuggets of fish smattered through the taco. These bad boys were absolute units where the entire bottom of the taco was one large fried piece of haddock, covered in a somewhat tangy sauce, and topped with red cabbage. The sauce and red cabbage made for a bit of a messy meal, so be prepared to get your hands dirty if you order this. I would not recommend getting these (or the enchiladas) if you had to drive down US Route 1 at the apparent local speed limit of 75 miles per hour and expected to just chow on some tacos while doing so. By the way,, what's with that, RI drivers? It's not the Autobahn. I had a RideOn bus 5 ft from my bumper while doing 70 on there yesterday. Calm down (or should I say 'clam down', amirite?). Anyway, this food was very good and next time I am in town, I would like to go there and sit down to eat while trying to ignore the fact that half the people around me here sound like Peter Griffin.

Came in for a cocktail. The place was empty besides one patron at the bar. Sat at the bar and had a…read morecoco loco marg. It was delicious. Bartender was pleasant. Menu looked great-would love to try a bite next time. Outdoor seating as well.

What a beautiful bar, amazing owner and great vibes. Highly recommend this place to anyone looking…read morefor a good time and a great drink!

Fun new place in Narragansett's Mariner Square! There are 2…read morepool tables, dart board, a great black granite bar, and high top tables. It used to be Proof, and the current owner is slowly making it his own. Right now he doesn't have full time food service, but occasionally does pop ups. This is just a good place to go, have a beer, wine, or cocktail and hang out without being at a college bar or a place that over charged.

Went for Brunch on 2/14. The restaurant was not busy so we…read morewere seated promptly and our server was delightful. The space was very pretty, lots of light and very clean. While there was nothing really wrong with the food, we were not impressed to the point where we would rush back. The eggs Benedict were ok. The corned beef hash bowl was ok, but rather salty. It listed spinach as ingredient but there was literally only a forkful of spinach in the dish. What was probably the most disappointing in both dishes was the fact that the home fries are pre-processed. They were uniformly shaped and a far cry from home fries made from scratch. The coffee was very good.

I had dinner and drinks at Birch & Bay in Wakefield with friends, and unfortunately, it was a mixed…read moreexperience. The highlight was definitely the outdoor patio. It's a beautiful space that has super comfy barstools, gorgeous shades of blue throughout, and good background music. The atmosphere is great. I started with the coconut margarita, but it was too sweet for my taste. The coconut flavor didn't taste good, so I ended up exchanging it for a glass of Pinot Grigio, which was much better. The biggest disappointment was an interaction with the male bartender. I asked if he could take a quick photo of us, and he pulled back and said he was too busy. It really caught me off guard and left a negative impression. A simple, "I'd love to, but give me just a minute," or asking another staff member to help would have been a much more professional response . Customer service matters, and I think management should address it. By the way, he wasn't too busy at that point in the night. As for the food: * The Summer Bruschetta was terrible. The bread wasn't toasted or crispy. At $17, it was disappointing and not worth the price. * The garden side salad was fresh. * The salmon entree was just average. It was served over gummy potatoes with no vegetable. The salmon itself was fine, but not great. Overall, Birch & Bay has a gorgeous outdoor setting and most of the staff were friendly. Unfortunately, the disappointing food and poor customer service from the bartender overshadowed the experience. I couldn't get past it. I'd give it 2 out of 5 stars.

In an old mill building. Really cool space. Big bar plenty of places to sit some old school arcade…read moregames to play and plenty of board games for your groups. It is bring your own food. Owner says sometimes they have some food available but not all the time. And be sure to check out the thrift shop around the corner and they were setting up for a flea market that weekend. Really cool vibe. Will definitely be back to try some more of their drinks. Tonight we had the chocolate espresso martini, too sweet for me. I prefer an espresso martini made with fresh espresso not the flavored vodka, tends to be very sweet and syrupy. The salted caramel chai martini was good, not much caramel taste, the chai is very strong. Maybe next time I will try one of their gin creations. Looking forward to our next visit.

Came here for the first time for a yelp event and it's a lot of fun! Taylor S got a signature drink…read moreand I asked them to make me something pretty and sweet with clear liquor! They did a great job. The staff was super nice and I loved listening to those doing open mike night.

Stayed at the Brenton hotel and this is the restaurant within the hotel. Layout is actually like a…read moreliving room, you could be eating at a desk ! It's cute, friendly but the server is quite busy, running around amongst all the tables. Despite being so busy, the service was excellent. The cappuccino (not on the menu) but available is excellent! Prices are high but the food is great! We thankfully had breakfast included with our stay, so this was a win/win for us!

Came on a Wednesday night in October and ohhh my gosh the service was nonexistent and beyond slow…read more Also this white cocktail tasted terrible... and for $22 you'd hope for a little garnish

Was very good food and enjoyed the location, right on the beach and the waitstaff was super awesome…read morethe whole time. I ordered the swordfish with coos-coos and it was great. My wife got the shrimp special and it was good too. The cocktails were perfect. The sound of the crashing waves made it just the perfect atmosphere.

It's sad to say that our first experience at this restaurant was one of the most unprofessional…read moreimpressions we've ever experienced. Upon our 5:30 p.m. arrival, my wife and I were immediately seated in the far corner of the outdoor patio. From the beginning, the host's demeanor came across as cold and dismissive. When she told us to "enjoy," her tone made it clear she didn't mean what she said. When our waitress arrived, she wanted to explain what the daily specials were, but before she began, we politely asked if we could move to another section of the patio so we could sit in the sun. After speaking with the host, she returned with what I can only describe as a smart-ass attitude, saying, "Those tables are for people who actually have reservations." We completely understood if those tables were reserved, but there was absolutely no reason for the condescending attitude. Instead, we were moved to another corner table, and after the host decided to tell us "enjoy" with the same condescending tone. Once we sat down, I asked the waitress if she could explain the daily specials, but then she quickly replied, "now that we're at a different table, the other waitress/waiter will have to do that" since it wasn't her "zone". As we sat there, we couldn't help but notice what appeared to be a noticeable difference in how other guests were treated. The tables that gave off what I would describe as a more "upper class" appearance, well-dressed white guests who appeared more affluent, seemed to receive a warmer welcome and far more attentive service. Whether that was intentional or not, we couldn't shake the feeling that we were viewed differently. I'm white myself, but perhaps my tattoos or the fact that I was dining with my Brazilian wife caused us to be perceived differently. I honestly don't know. What I do know is that we left feeling like we didn't fit the restaurant's idea of its preferred clientele. For example, our waitress never offered us the option of tap or bottled water, while nearby "upper class" tables were given that choice. Around 6:10 p.m., we ordered appetizers, which took roughly 20 minutes to arrive, while tables seated after us were already receiving their food. We then placed our entrée orders and waited... and waited... and waited. In addition, we found a hair in the salad that we ordered, and when we brought it up to the waitress, her only answer was "that's impossible, everyone in the kitchen wears hairnets... At approximately 6:40 p.m., the hostess came to our table and explained there had been a "mix-up" because we had switched tables, causing our entrée order to be delayed. That explanation made very little sense. How does simply switching tables result in an order being delayed by that much? It pointed to a serious lack of communication between the front of the house and the kitchen. By approximately 6:50 p.m., I believe a manager came to our table and asked if there was anything he could do. At that point, I bluntly asked for the check because waiting well over an hour for our food was simply unacceptable. Ironically, our entrées finally arrived around 7:00 p.m., but by then we had completely lost our appetite. I sent the food back and again requested the check. Even then, it still took another 10 minutes to receive it. To the hostess's credit, she apologized, and I told her I appreciated the apology. However, I also explained that this restaurant clearly has a major communication problem. More importantly, the dismissive attitude we experienced from the moment we walked in set the tone for the entire evening and left us feeling unwelcome. In a nutshell: We waited an hour and a half for our food we never received, we were mistreated, felt discriminated, and there were still PLENTY of open tables in the patio facing the sun. This was our first visit to Narragansett, and unfortunately it was not the welcome we expected. I didn't even bother asking if the restaurant offered a military discount because, by that point, I already felt like we didn't belong. We will NEVER return.

OMG so good!! Everything we ate was fabulous. View…read morewonderful. Staff great. Food incredible. Dave was a great server and Matthew a great bartender.

1. Plastic, yes plastic, in the calamari appetizer that wasn't comped…read more 2. Hotdogs came out as a basic hotdog. Not as on menu w onions and salt. 3. Felt sick after the calamari. 4. Couldn't finish the hamburger as some weird grease was sinking into the roll. 5. One time visit. Won't be back again.

"Meet me at Bar 12." The text you get from your partner when you get out of a massage in Newport,…read moreand he has to kill some time. This small but mighty bar on Broadway in Newport serves up some delicious drinks with style. Try the Brown Derby & BlackBerry Bam-a-Lam (you'll thank us later). The sleek bar is inviting along with the friendly bartender host, which makes for a nice experience when you are killing time with a cocktail. Pop in here when you want to avoid the waterfront mob and have a great cocktail, you won't be disappointed! Lentz_explore

Great hidden gem in Newport!…read more When I "Yelped" cocktail bars to go to after dinner this spot came highly recommended. Perfect for cocktails in a small, but quaint location! Will definitely be going back for sure! Cheers~

I've been here a few time and it's consistently good. The menu is not the same copy and paste that…read moreyou see at a lot of restaurants. Service is great. And I like that the front of the restaurant is all windows. Make for a nice and bright room.

Great food with beautifully plated. Relaxing atmosphere with enjoyable ambiance. Small menu but…read moreeverything is top notch. Attentive service.