Yesterday was my birthday and it was finally time for me to try a seafood boil. I'm so glad I did!…read moreCaptain Loui's has a small parking lot which is impressive for Federal Hill. We stopped in at 5 yesterday and were worried the restaurant would be busy, but we were sat immediately. The restaurant itself is nicely decorated with lots of nautical themes. Our waitress was lovely and explained the menu to us in detail. As it was our first time at a seafood boil she was very patient with all our questions. Ultimately I had the 2lb boil with 1lb of mussels, 1/2lb of shrimp, and 1/2lb of clams in the captain Loui sauce with a side of garlic noodles. Our waitress came back quickly with a bib, gloves, and a bucket for shells. Not long after our meals came out and let me tell you everything was excellent! The seafood was cooked perfectly, plenty of sauce, and even the corn and potato were out of this world. I ordered the sauce medium and it definitely had a nice kick to it. The garlic noodles had great flavor, a little clumpy but with a little of that captain Loui sauce added on top it fixed the problem. It's not cheap but for a once in a while special occasion treat I can not recommend this place enough!

My fave seafood boil spot! I'll never go anywhere else. Their sauce, seafood quality and service is…read moreall great. The seafood is always fresh here. I always get the pick 2 and select the shrimp with head on and mussels. Comes with some potatoes and corn; also a side of your choice (I always do extra corn or garlic noodles!) you pick your sauce (get the capt Louie sauce!) and spice level (hot! Is best). The only place I'll got 10 fingers in on a meal and let the sauce get all over my face (I usually hate eating with my hands).. it's so worth it. There's a flower vendor lady that walks around fed hill and she'll come by for your boyfriend to buy you flowers too ladies haha! My boyfriend got the fish and chips w/cajun fries and he said it was better than when we visited Newport.

Let's go Latin! The queer o meter is a solid 10. Yay!…read more I do love to try new places and this has been on the list for some time. We finally hit it on Friday night and it was a home run. The staff is super nice and attentive. It's an open layout and from what I could see, a well stocked bar. We got the jerk chicken w/honey wings to start which were SO GOOD! They aren't breaded or fried, which I like. Flavorful, hot and tender. I highly recommend them. I got the oxtail with rice and pinto beans. The portion was average but the flavors were spot on. Nice sauce and tender braised meats. My friend let me try her jambalaya, it wasn't like any I've had before, that's not saying it wasn't tasty it was just.... Lighter?! For lack of a better word. For having chorizo in it, I was surprised that it wasn't a heavier rice dish. It was something I would order because of that factor, however. It had nice subtle seasonings that highlighted the proteins in the dish. Very good imo. We got the churros for dessert and do me they fell short. They were dense and I overly "sugared". We weren't rushed and got to enjoy our visit and food at our own pace. I'll definitely be back to try other dishes. They had a full smoked BBQ menu in addition to the main menu, which intrigued me. Drop in and give it a try. It's not cheap but I feel worth the money and the portions, as I said, as average sized. I feel if they upped the cost $1 or $2 and beefed up the portions they may get a bigger crowd for that area. All in all def try it out. Cheers!

Driving to Newport from the airport, we were looking for a quick dinner spot. We walked into live…read moremusic and a busy little Afro-Caribbean food hideaway. The ribs, jerk wings and jerk chicken were all fresh and fantastic. The loaded tostones also were nice. Great service with a smile!

Service was great and the food was incredible. I ordered the jerk chicken, rice and beans.read more

Whenever I visit a town where Jamaicans are in I look for Jamaican food! I found this place today…read moreas I was looking for lunch and I knew I had to visit Small jerk chicken plate: 4/5 this plate was huge for a small!! Packed with rice, meat and cabbage! I enjoyed my meal and I have enough leftover for dinner. Beef patty: 4/5 it was so good that I devoured it in the car before I even made it home and didn't get a chance to take a picture. Chances are I might be making my way back here before I leave town. The service was very authentic and Jamaican. I would recommend for sure.

After making reservations at another restaurant, we drove there only to discover they were…read moreclosed--even though we had received confirmation for our 7:00 PM reservation. Needless to say, it was a disappointing start to what was supposed to be a special family evening. Thankfully, a quick call to Aguardente in Fox Point changed everything. The person who answered explained that they weren't taking reservations that evening, but they did have one outdoor table left if we could make it there in time. Despite the challenges of navigating Providence during the World Cup festivities and the Cape Verde Festival in the Fox Point area, we managed to get to the restaurant and secure that last table. We are incredibly grateful to the staff at Aguardente for helping turn our evening around. Our daughter and son-in-law were hoping to enjoy one last dinner with both families before leaving on Monday for a special assignment in South Carolina, and the unexpected closure of our original restaurant had left everyone feeling frustrated and disappointed. From the moment we arrived, the team at Aguardente made us feel welcome. The food was excellent, the drinks were wonderful, and the service was outstanding. Most importantly, they helped transform what had begun as a stressful evening into a memorable celebration with family. Thank you to everyone at Aguardente for your kindness, hospitality, and professionalism. You made our families smile and created a special memory during an important moment in our lives. We highly recommend Aguardente and look forward to returning. -- A very grateful family

Atmosphere: cute outdoor seating area for summer nights. The inside has cool decor (including a…read morebathroom that apparently won an award??), but is very small and cramped. The upper 'porch' like area looks really fun, but the table we were seated at was so close to the other tables I was uncomfortable. I get that we're in a city, but I value my personal space and privacy and felt like the whole restaurant could hear my every word - ick. Service: our server seemed annoyed that I didn't want an alcoholic drink, and was not very helpful. Half of the menu is not in English (very chaotic how some portions are in English and others are not, it doesn't seem consistent), so we had some questions, such as "what does x taste like?" and the only response we got was "not too sweet"....okay, but what DOES it taste like? She spoke very fast and I couldn't understand her listing off the specials, even though she didn't really have an accent. She left partway through while we were there so I guess she was just at the end of her shift and checked out, but it was so offputting how rude and unhelpful she was. When our servers transitioned, we offered to cash out then since we weren't getting anything else and wanted the original server to get her tips, but she started joking around that we didn't have to do that - which I appreciate, but we actually did want to get going and get cashed out, but she refused to give us our check. I asked three times and she still wouldn't 'let us do that'...very weird. Food: there were not a ton of vegetarian options that appealed to me. I went a little overboard on plantains by accident, which is my mistake. I first ordered the Rellenitos with cilantro crema sauce, which were very good and a flavor combination I wasn't expecting. The dough to filling ratio was a little off and they were pretty dry inside, so I needed a lot of the sauce. An order only came with 2 and I wish it was more. I'm glad I ordered something else - Tula Fries, which came with the same exact cilantro creme sauce as the Rellenitos, even though they are described differently on the menu, which felt lazy to repeat a sauce. The sauce didn't go well with them at all in my opinion so I did not enjoy these as much as I would've liked. My friend enjoyed her drink, but thought almost all of the meat on her meat and cheese board was either low quality or close to going bad. It was priced reasonably, which we were shocked by, but she couldn't eat a good portion of it sadly. We did really enjoy the baked flava bean snack that was a part of it. The board weirdly came with just half of one small, half rotten strawberry that looked terrible - it would've been better to leave it off. Towards the end of the night, there was so much water on the floor in the hallway that goes to the bathroom and passes the kitchen - I had to walk through it to go to the bathroom, which felt like a safety hazard. My friend was on crutches and wouldn't even try to get over there since we knew she'd slip on all the water. It just looked terrible and was dangerous, so not sure what we going on that there was such a water issue there. Their specialties and more meat based dishes are probably great, but there just aren't a ton of things for me to eat here. I'd be willing to try it again for drinks and apps if the service wasn't so unwelcoming.

I stopped in for a bowl to go. Everyone was nice and helpful. They let me do two different kinds of…read morerice as my base which I appreciated. I added a bunch of veggies and shrimp to my bowl. I wish they had a vegetarian option like tofu or plantains though. I don't eat meat and I hate having to pay extra for shrimp or pay the same price and not get a protein. This is minor but I also wish the cucumbers were cut differently. I like slices not diced (silly yes). When it came time to add sauce I didn't know what any of the sauces were. The nice young man working explained what the sauces tasted like or what to compare them to. I asked which ones had dairy in them and kudos to him because he was honest with me and told me he wasn't 100% sure on some of them. He knew for sure that two of the sauces were dairy free so he gave me two containers of each sauce on the side. As someone with dietary restrictions, I always appreciate the honesty.

Got takeout from here with my son who had been here before and absolutely loved it…read more I can't speak to the inside because I waited in the car while my son ran in and got the food. But, he did speak highly of the staff, and how friendly and helpful they were. And, the price is super reasonable for all the food you get. Menu isn't huge, which I appreciate. You can choose how you want your food served; in a wrap, in a bowl, in a salad, etc. We opted for a "build-your-own bowl". I was shocked at the portion size. It was so big that I instantly regretted not splitting a bowl with my son because it was way too much food for me...lol! In my bowl, I got jollof rice, chicken, and a handful of veggies. I also picked three sauces; jerk, avocado, and Uncle's hot sauce. Everything was super fresh and flavorful. While the sauces weren't what I expected, they were good. My son got different sauces than I did, and after trying them, I now have a better idea of what I would get next time. The only thing I feel it was really missing was cheese. I know that's probably not authentic to their cuisine, but I think it would've made it perfect for my taste. Very glad to have tried it and would definitely come back to try some of the other proteins/toppings.

Food - Everything is made to order fresh don't comes out hot and delicious. It's very authentic in…read moreflavor and the portion size are great! Service - I've been here many times and every time I come the wait is extremely long and I'm okay waiting for hot fresh food but the waitress forget about your table often they don't check in frequently and it's always understaffed Ambiance- Beautiful inside, atmosphere is always nice and the seating is comfortable!

This place was good would have given 5 stars had they had the kebabs I wanted to try and open on…read moretime. But nonetheless food was good and staff was friendly and nice.

From out of state and was looking for a good breakfast place. This hit the spot and then some…read more Had the breakfast tostadas which were incredible. The homestyle corned beef hash was also very good...definitely home made and real corned beef, not the imitation stuff from a can you get sometimes. Service was great even though we sat outside and it was a pain for the server to have to come out to us. Highly recommend coming here and I will definitely eat here the next time we are in town.

We came for brunch they had a bunch of different flavored mimosas and a great breakfast menu the…read moreavacado Benedict was pretty good and w a little hot sause the home fries were great

This is a long review, but that's because this was a true dining experience from beginning to end…read moreand I genuinely felt it deserved the detail. There were simply too many thoughtful touches and standout moments not to mention. We recently celebrated my wife's birthday with family at this restaurant, and the entire experience was first class from beginning to end. Originally, I made the reservation through their website/OpenTable integration, but because we had multiple family dinners planned over several days for her birthday weekend, I had to change the reservation more than once. Each time I called directly, the staff could not have been more accommodating. No attitude, no hassle -- just "no problem" and they took care of it immediately. When we arrived, the manager, Vincent, greeted me by name at the door and welcomed us in personally. That level of attention immediately stood out. He seated us at a beautiful table overlooking the canal. Even without WaterFire that evening, the view against the window was absolutely stunning. I also want to mention that they offer valet service. We didn't use it during this visit, but with the seasons changing and plans to return, we will definitely be taking advantage of it next time. Our server, Tyroll, was exceptional. He greeted us immediately, offered still or sparkling water, and brought out a chilled bottle of sparkling water along with fresh bread without us even asking. The focaccia was outstanding. He guided us through the menu perfectly -- making recommendations, answering questions, and pacing everything beautifully. For appetizers we had: * Two orders of Clams Casino * Two arugula salads with pine nuts, currants, shaved parmesan, and an incredible dressing * Shrimp & Chorizo, which was absolutely outstanding Honestly, everything was outstanding from the start. All you could hear at our table were the "ohs" and "ahs" as everyone tasted each dish. After the appetizers, they even brought warm lemon water with towels so we could clean our hands -- another classy touch. For dinner: * Chilean Sea Bass with miso beurre blanc, bok choy, Peruvian peppers & cucumber chutney * Braised short rib with smashed creamer potatoes, parmesan garlic broccoli, carrots, braising jus, and a side of risotto * Grilled salmon with haricots verts, dill buttermilk potatoes, lemon garlic oil, and caper onion agrodolce * Filet mignon over creamy scalloped potatoes and sautéed spinach with bordelaise sauce served around the plate exactly as requested Every single entrée was cooked perfectly and beautifully presented. Dessert somehow elevated the evening even further. My wife had the crème brûlée, which was phenomenal. I ordered a special blueberry muffin-style dessert with mousse and ice cream that was incredible. Then, for her birthday, they brought out a Pot de Mousse dessert featuring dark and white chocolate mousse, raspberry and mango coulis, and cappuccino tartufo. Nobody planned on ordering it, but once it hit the table my aunt and I completely devoured it. What impressed me most was that nothing felt forced or overly scripted. The service felt genuine, polished, and thoughtful throughout the entire evening. This wasn't just a great dinner -- it was an experience. Thank you to Vincent, Tyroll, and the entire staff for making my wife's birthday truly memorable. We will absolutely be back.

Food- PHENOMINAL Atmosphere- amazing…read more And most importantly the service was exceptional!