I honestly had a great time here! I came here on a whim with some of my friends and we got an…read moreoutdoor patio spot! This restaurant is in an unassuming house that I even got lost when I was originally looking for it. Turns out, you just have to find the house with the 51 on top of the door! The patio is covered and quite a nice space. We all got drinks and I have to say - their bartender impressed me for sure. I was working that night so I couldn't drink any alcohol, but I told my waiter what kind of flavors I would want in a mocktail and the bartender whipped up something extremely delicious and very fitting for me which made me happy! As for food, the spicy chicken impressed me with the spice. Normally I can handle a good amount but this was very spicy, but in a great way. Fries were also good. Would definitely come back for drinks and light dinner with friends! Parking is on the street. Patio has good vibes :)

Came here on a Friday around 5:30 with some friends and was glad we grabbed an early spot. They've…read moregot a cozy covered patio for outdoor seating, which was perfect for a summer evening. Parking is all street, and the restaurant itself is tucked into the neighborhood without much signage--look for the big door with "51" overhead so you don't miss it. Drinks were a highlight: punchy, strong, and super refreshing--exactly the kind of cocktails that make you want to linger a little longer. My girlfriend wanted a mocktail since she was working that night, but didn't know exactly what she wanted. She asked for fruity, refreshing, and sour - and they whipped up a custom mocktail and truly delivered! Pretty good prices too. Waitstaff was awesome and bartender knows what they're doing. Food-wise, I'd definitely recommend the fries (crispy and addictive), the chicken (go for spicy if you can handle heat--it's legit but balanced), and the dahl, which was comforting and flavorful. The crudo was refreshing but portion-wise a bit on the smaller side, so I'd probably skip that next time. Overall, really enjoyed the vibe here--chill, modern, and it would make a really cute date spot. Would definitely come back for the drinks and small plates.

We had been patiently awaiting the opening of Taco Barn since Dr. Duff's closed...and it was well…read moreworth the wait! We went on opening and have been 5 or 6 times since. I feel so lucky to live down the street from here. Best of all, they are SO affordable. I don't feel quietly eating out when we go here. So far, the Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos are a must-try. They're my favorite and I get them every single time I go. Their iconic Birria Tacos with consume are a must-have with any order. Their House Nachos are a huge shareable starter and well worth it , especially for a bigger party. Really, everything is good. The service is always great! Every server we've had has been so friendly and attentive. My ONLY "critique" is the benches aren't finished, so the wood is just a taaad rough, but that should not deter anyone from going here. Just a small detail I hope they consider improving in the future. Nonetheless, they are a HUGE improvement from the stools they had when it was Dr. Duff's. Otherwise, Taco Barn has such a unique, youthful, and chill ambiance with the wooden features all over and gorgeous Edison string lighting along the ceiling. Go here!!

Shockingly Surprised, then disappointed…read more 2 visits with different outcomes. 1st was enjoyable, tacos were decent, margs were well made, and the prices were reasonable. Fell for the consum"ay" with the burria tacos 2nd visit, tacos were a sloppy greasy mess. Burria tacos tasted old and reheated, fried avocado tacos were gross, The drinks, we were not forewarned that a double means you pay double the price for a drink. Bill went from affordable to overpriced. To be honest, this place doesn't serve authentic tacos. It's one of those taco places that invents greasy messy (mac and cheese topped everything pun) tacos and I think they should serve a basic good fresh street taco that isn't dependent on some greasy add ons to try to be clever. Probably won't be back. Thanks

From the moment we walked in, I knew it was going to be a good night - atmosphere was warm,…read morewelcoming and had a lot of charm. I've seen on social media that people complained about the new location having mainly street parking - we both found parking easily on the street - quit yer b*tchin' people lol. Besides I believe they have a lot behind the restaurant that we didn't have to use but it's there if needed. We were the only ones there when we first walked in but more patrons came in as the night went on. Made our way to the bar and orders were flowing - one warning if you're sitting at the bar, it is an open kitchen so there will be alot of aromas flowing through and may get on your clothes but really it'll just remind you of how good the food was. Also, the barstools are not the most comfy - metal stools with no backing so after 2.5 hours, we were feeling a bit achy. We ordered way more than we should've but everything just looked so good! We got the croquettes (our absolute fave), the cauliflower, the pizza du jour (I think it had spinach, pepperoni, ricotta and garlic) and for entrees we got the fish tacos and the Orecchiette. Not one complaint - everything was divine. Croquettes were melty, smoky little nuggets of heaven and our favorites bites of the night. The pizza had a great balance of flavors and the crust was thin and crispy. We were so full but had a few bites of the fish tacos and pasta - the fish was cooked to perfection and the aioli it came with topped it perfectly. Pasta was different - had a scallion cream sauce that was a nice change up from your typical Alfredo. Don't sleep on this place - the street is busy being on a main road but so well worth the visit, I didn't catch our bartender's name but he and a few other servers were super personable and friendly - gave us just enough time in between meals and personal space to not hover. Absolutely will return!

I have a couple of favorites. The grilled crusted salmon over a vegetable hash is delicious. When…read moreeveryone is trying to put a great spin on Brussels Sprouts, trust me Chris has nailed this. I recommend the Lamb Sirloin this is an epic combination of wonderful flavors and accents. Try the fish tacos.

Little B's bbq is the best bbq food truck I have ever had... perfect ratio of meat tonsauce,…read moreperfectly cooked, generous portions, lots of love!!!! Her Cole slaw, beans, and corn bread are truly mouth watering...in a line of trucks I'll always go to theirs!!!

Just had the brisket sandwich for the RIFF sandwich showdown. Wow! This might take first place…read more Highly recommend!

Food is AMAZING! Everything we got was on point. We got the ribs, Mac and cheese, beans, greens,…read moreyams, rice, wings. I can't even tell you how impressed I am with the food. Can't wait to go back. The owner was so nice and personable. He was great to talk to no wonder he has been there for over 20 years what a nice guy! I would give this place 10 stars if I could.

I have to say, this was my first time ordering from the Milford location. I ordered the veggie…read moreplatter to sample sides; cabbage, collard greens, Mac n cheese and yams. I also ordered the 10pc honey garlic wings and to drink, a strawberry and a blueberry lemonade. Mac N Cheese - Very dry, not bad tasting but definitely not creamy like I'm used to and I'm from the south. Collard Greens - Great taste, but nothing stood out about them. Not Amazing, but not bad. Cabbage - Cooked to perfection. No complaints. Yams - Again, nothing special, not bad, but not great. Cornbread - Good! Nice and moist. Honey Garlic chicken - Nothing really bad to say. I did enjoy the amount of sauce and that the wings were fried hard like I typically order them. Flavored Lemonades were amazing! If I do go back, it will be for those. I ordered from Door Dash, so I did not go in the establishment or get to interact with the employees.

Well, up in the area looking for a breakfast place, which are sort of sparse if you want something…read morein a mile or so radius, we came upon the Coffee Connection. They're building and parking lot were maintained very nicely. Everything was very clean and plenty of parking. When you walk in, there's a very modern comfortable field with plenty of seating and a bar to stand at if you just like to chitchat and have your morning coffee. When going in they have a plentiful amount of choices for breakfast or lunch. Everything was baked fresh on site. There's a wide selection of bagels, coffee acai' and breakfast items. If you're looking for a sit down bacon and eggs place this isn't your place. The staff was very pleasant and willing to help and answer any questions we had she also offered a reward program, but we weren't from the area. My husband ordered a bagel with strawberry and cream cheese, but she said was very tasty and there was none left so I assume he enjoyed it! I ordered an avocado toast, which came out on the lightest bread ever it has smashed avocado, a little olive oil, salt and pepper, some cherry tomatoes, Pepita seeds, and I added an egg. Very delicious not a Scrap left.! We had previously gone to another coffee shop in the area so unfortunately we didn't get to try any of the hot coffees, cold coffees, espresso, refreshers, smoothie or all of the other delicious items that they had on their menu. It was nice to see that this is a local stop for the local companies working because they were bustling. When in the area we definitely come back !

I'm new to the Smithfield area for work and I have so far tried a couple places for lunch and it's…read morekind of disappointing. I found this place from Google and saw that it's a local chain so I'd figure I would try it out and see how things are. On to the review! - so I checked out the menu and decided on the falafel wrap. I picked it up, place was busy which is a good sign.. I bring the wrap back to work to eat. I open the bag and I'm kind of confused. Maybe it's me but why is the wrap cut in half and put in the bag. Moving on from that. I pulled the wrap out the bag and peeled back the wraper and took my first bite and it was delicious. A perfect blend of veggies, sauce and falafel ! I will be going back again to try something different! Ps, don't fully take the paper off the wrap I do recommend this place I just wish they wrapped the wrap better and packaged the wrap better for transport.

Slow Rhode, little spot open late for food, and hijinx. Foo love hijinx…read more "Antonio, best bartender, how you been my homes?" Foo says. "Hey Foo, good to see you, have a seat." said Antonio. "Menu please?" "Of course. Specials are on the board, what will you have for a drink?" "I'll have a Canadian Club Manhattan." "How about Rittenhouse Foo?" "Sounds good Antonio, best bartender but how about Crown Royal?" "Foo, relax, I'll make you a nice drink," said Antonio. "Hey Antonio," Foo says, "I'll have a cheeseburger, medium, no bacon, fries is okay." As Antonio put down my Manhattan I told him that I was at 22 Bowen's and ran into Chef Eric. Antonio said Eric invented the grind ratios for the Slow Rhode burgers. "Well, Foo believes you best burger in city. Not in state but in city," said Foo. Antonio said, "Who best in state?" Foo, me, the reviewer of the review leaned back in the barstool, looked around the funky ambiance space, and stroked the long scraggly beard Foo tries to grow and said, "I believe best burger is Clarke Cooke House on English muffin with the Gorgonzola." "Really?" "Yes, but one that beats that is Newport Creamery Big Beef patty melt!" "Yo homes, that's a tasty burger," said Antonio. "Righteous!" Foo yelled while giving daps and hugs to Antonio all while jamming a massive stack of grat, all tens, into his pocket and yelling, "My name Foo!" and disturbing the nice people at Slow Rhode. Foo loves Slow Rhode.

The Slow Rhode has been on my radar since stumbling on a pop-up brunch there a few years ago. I've…read morebeen drooling over their social media posts ever since & was thrilled to finally get here. On a busy Saturday night, we were prepared to not find space, but gave it a shot. Luckily, there was a perfect corner of the bar had just opened & we grabbed the seats. The atmosphere was convivial, upbeat & super comfortable, despite the crowd. Service was fabulously friendly & competent - the bartender handling the packed house with ease. We decided to go with an array of small plates to try as much as possible. The menu it designed perfectly for grazing & the prices are super reasonable! The selections are definitely on the comfort-food side with a strong southern hint. Ingredients are often locally sourced - something I greatly admire. We began with the a small plate of Pimento Cheese Toast. Just a few bites each but a nice start. Duck Drumettes. The horseradish-y white sauce was delectable! Even my non-duck loving partner was blown away. I was happy to hear that the salad was available in a half portion - enough for a light fresh break to our heavy selections. Next came a much heavier choice - the gravy fries with duck confit. We left off the cheese, but it wasn't missed at all. These were decadent, delicious & super filling! Next time we'd get a half portion - that would have been plenty! Our final dish was the Shrimp & Grits, but we'd already filled up on the other dishes & ended up asking for this to go. Even reheated, it was a perfectly delicious accompaniment to our brunch the next day! I'd be tempted to order this to-go again for just that purpose. While we didn't imbibe, the cocktail list looked wonderful & the bar was very well stocked. We did enjoy a nice selection from the interesting beer list. The sandwiches that we saw come out looked delicious & huge! We'd love to try them as well. We will be back - this is certainly a new favorite for us!

What's not to love about camp? Great slider selection, amazing drink selection from their fishbowls…read moreto mixed drinks. Whether you're a student at RIC, Bryant or just want a fun experience camp is here for you. Staff is always friendly, great knowledge of menu and drinks. The inside feels comfy and cozy. Went with some pulled pork and short rib sliders would eat these all the time if I could. Will always look forward to going back to camp

Ok - so I can't figure this place out....i thought they were a dive bar....BUT they serve drinks…read morewith dry ice. I was scolded by the bartender that they don't have anything that's not on the menu. Hmm - asked for vodka soda lime - NO LIME. BUT order up a smoking crazy drink, got that. IDK. ‍ It is a fun vibe, and I guess if you know in advance that there's an identity crisis within, you're good. It's bar food and way bigger than I expected...so...try it out, but make sure you only order what's on the menu. And NO limes. LOL Not a dive bar (they have limes), but not a cocktail bar (they only have Chardonnay) - so I don't know what to call it - give a try and see for yourself!