Fine dining done right! I can tell how much attention was put into everything we ate. We went w 2 charcuterie meats as an app and I went w the monkfish as a main course. While not an immense amount of food, it was perfect as I'd eaten a couple hours earlier. Regardless, it was delicious- the best part may have been the veggies! Half chicken and sea bass were also delicious. I haven't even mentioned service and vibes, which were great. read more

New Rivers - New American Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Delicious! I was surprised by how busy it was on a Wednesday night, but we were able to get seats at the bar right away. It shows that they have some loyal customers though! For drinks, we tried a few cocktails and they were yummy! We started with the cheese plate and the spring toast. The cheese plate had these vanilla pickled grapes that were super interesting and nothing I had ever had before. The spring toast was also perfectly balanced. We also tried the carrot soup which was rich and creamy. The gnochetti was probably our favorite part of the meal - it reminded me of a richer version of the spring toast actually. Lastly, the steak was also seasoned well with crispy potatoes to go with it. The steak was a little overcooked from my request of medium rare, but that was the biggest miss of the night, which was minor. The service was also great. The bartender was clearly very busy and was still attentive and prompt. Overall, a great meal and we will definitely be back (probably with a reservation)! read more

I used to come here every Tuesday when they had $1 oysters- sadly that is a thing of the past BUT I will say they have a FANTASTIC burger and fries. This is the place that turned me on to the wonderful Walrus & Carpenter oysters- delicious! The service has always been top notch in here... and well, the ambiance- you simply can't beat it! This is one of the coziest interiors of a restaurant in Providence. This is definitely a place I would take my mom or an out-of-towner to show off some PVD charm. read more

Very memorable meal! My partner set a reservation for 8:50pm, and we were able to be seated sooner since we arrived a bit early. Parking is limited and does have a lot right in the back, but you gotta pay for parking. We found street parking, and just note, after 6pm parking is free in Providence. Inside was small and since our table was wobbly, it was fixed promptly! I requested a simple but not too dry wine, and was given a delicious sparkling wine~ For valentines there was a 3 course meal with wine pairings for an extra charge, but very helpful if you don't want to think of what to drink. Menu was hard to do over, but upon asking, every line was a separate dish. The wording and description felt like a whole paragraph. This also included a desert course option! My ham cheese tart for my first course was very tasty, warm, and flaky! The sauce had a slight but not too overwhelming kick that I enjoyed~ perfect pair~ My second course was mash potatoes with greenery on top and it was tasty~ my partner had a raviolio, and I enjoyed his better~ My third course was a shared dish for two~ we selected the seafood dish which was large, and tasty! There wasn't too much seasoning, allowing the taste of fresh clams and lobster ve the main stars of the dish~ Desert was also amazing and funny~ I decided not to look up what baked Alaska was, and was very surprised! We had a fun time looking up what it was after an noticed it was a political dish look it up! Nothing was disappointing and I thoroughly enjoyed all my meals! Price was on the higher side, but worth it~ this place is more of a special occasion spot, and for valentines, it was a special course meal we felt was worth a visit! read more

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Rating: 4.4 Decided to try this place for valentine dinner. Made a reservation and had to make $50 unrefundable deposit. Parking is difficult around the area since it's in downtown providence but there are some parking lots and street parking nearby. Inside is not as big as you think and it's nice with dim lighting but seatings seemed to be limited. Reservation is recommended. We put our jacket on the hanger and were seated right away. Once we were seated we were given menu. Valentine dinner consisted of course menu where you choose appetizer, side, main dish, and dessert. The menu was a bit confusing because food and description seemed to not be clearly separated but upon asking the staff they helped us understand it better. Some dish were for 2 people so both people had to choose the same dish. I ended up getting crispy oyster appetizer, ravioli dish, seafood bake for 2 and baked Alaska for 2. Crispy oyster was tasty. Seemed like oyster mixed with some stuffing and sauce. Ravioli dish was good as well. Good flavor and aldente ravioli with savory filling and sauce. Both dishes were good but portion was little. Seafood bake was tasty. Lots of seafood. 3 pieces of lobster and bunch of clams, mussels, squid and a bread. Seasonings were light so i got to enjoy the natural flavor of seafood which i liked. But also at the same time seasoning was not necessary enhancing the dish. Removing the clams and mussel shell was bit annoying but not a huge deal. Seafood was cooked well and was good portion since it was for 2 people. Bread was also nice and paired well with the seafood juice. I think adding shrimp and tad bit more seasoning would improve the dish. Lastly baked alaska had olive cake, meringue, ice-cream and lemon flavoring with cinammon powder. I've never had tried baked alaska before so i was interested. It was good but probably not something i would order again. Service was good overall. Staff were attentive and were there to take our order, refill water, even noticed that our table was wobbly so came in to fix it. Overall i think this restaurant is solid and you get what you pay for. Certainly on the more expensive side and smaller portion as it's considered fine dining. I ended up paying about $250 for 2 people or so. Service is excellent and food is solid. Only thing is that food was not outstanding nor did it exceeded my expectation for the price range and having non refundable deposit for reservation is bit much. I think it's a good place for a special occasion. I was still glad that i got to try it. My partner did like the place. read more

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One of our favorite restaurants and one of RI's best. Always great atmosphere and service. We were there during Restaurant Weeks and one of us did the prix fixe at $50 for 3 courses. Every restaurant is slinging their "signature cocktails". How many times have I been disappointed and should have just ordered a G&T? Try their "city slicker" and "in spite of ourselves" - you will not be disappointed. We split a half dozen oysters - fresh and good size. Appetizers were romaine lettuce salad (OK) but a swell tomato bisque. Entrees were half chicken and pork loin - this is where they shine. Small dessert, 2 glasses of winem and tip totaled $220. A memorable evening! read more

I've been here several times and it is always a great experience. Their wine list and cocktails are good, but the food is the star of the show. Their menu changes daily with seasonal specials. Waitstaff is very competent, quick, and responsive. I like to get several appetizers/small plates instead of an entree and I've never been disappointed. Inside is cozy yet airy, and they always have sweet fresh flower arrangements on the tables. read more

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Wow. Loved the appetizers. The oysters were very good. The calamari and bone marrow were excellent. The burger was amazingly good. Very big with great fries. The South African wine that was recommended was so so... read more

The half chicken was to DIE FOR. I'm a steak guy, so whenever I order something different, I feel like I'm compromising (usually on my wallet). Thankfully I was not compromising on flavor tonight, because I would order that dish again and again. The skin was perfectly crispy, and the meat was incredibly moist. The sumptuous sauce it was served in was a perfect accompaniment. And those crispy, crunchy little hash browns - more of those, please! God I love Providence - great food at seemingly every turn. read more

Best food I've had in Rhode Island. The menu changes daily and the staff are very informed. We ordered the burger on focaccia (sesame allergy so we changed the bun), the rolls, and a pasta dish. The vibe is very colonial but with modern touches. HIGHLY recommend!!!!! read more

New Rivers - New American Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Recently went there for dinner and had an incredible meal. Started with 4 warm house rolls, garlic chive butter, parmigiano reggiano The soft, cheesy rolls are just incredible. I had spinach and ricotta Gnudi, my partner also had a pasta dish: Description from menu: crispy tesa, spring onion pesto, roasted almonds, parmigiano, saba, pork fat crumbs. We ended with their baked Alaska to share, ginger ice cream, honey sponge cake, citrus curd, torched meringue, lavender anglaise. It's one of my partners favorite desserts. Turned out to be too gingery, but I love ginger. I wasn't complaining having it all to myself. One of the most memorable meals. As usual, excellent service and atmosphere. read more

New Rivers - Death with a purple smile cocktail. - New American Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Six of us (three couples) decided to dine together on Valentine's Day. I reserved a table in the lower dining room which I like for its intimacy. The restaurant had a four course prix-fixe menu for $95 per person, not including drinks or the gratuity of 20% which was added to the check. The total came to around $850 - expensive but worth it for this occasion. We commenced with a bunch of different tasty appetizers supplemented with some delicious oysters. The main courses included chicken, steak, pork and scallops - all excellent - ending with fine desserts. This was accompanied by wine, a couple of cocktails, with the designated drivers sticking with sparkling water. I had to end such a meal with an espresso. The service was attentive and pleasant. Our server, Valerie L, could not have been any better, for whom I added an additional tip. Everyone enjoyed the evening, the atmosphere, the place and the food. This was one of the rare occasions in which the restaurant deserved four stars. read more

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The menu here is seasonal and usually flipping amazing. This winter it was the clams casino toast that did it. Mind blown. We go with with newer items like chickpea fries instead of the staples like pickled veg and fritters and the burger- though they all are solid options too. Seafood dishes like clams, scallops, are always amazing...so is whatever pork entree on the menu, they are always switching it up. I did have a pasta in a tomato sauce that I wasn't crazy about here but was just one dish. Consider the homemade ice creams- the blueberry one in the summer was probably the best I've ever had. Tip: they do take walk ins but take advantage of their online reservations read more

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We loved New Rivers! The food was creative and delicious. Very creative chef with an obvious rapport with great flavors. The service was wonderful. The entire staff was cheerful, warm and efficient. The ambiance is welcoming and fun. The noise was occasionally a little excessive, but not enough to spoil a conversation. We started with the carrot "salad" on a large batter fried swiss chard leaf. We would definitely order again and again. Next we had the calamari fried with corn meal and a savory sweet glaze. The glaze enhanced the calamari and didn't over power the calamari as a sweet Thai or Korean sauce often does. Loved it. We ordered the chive biscuits and swooned. They were fabulous and we wish we could have eaten a dozen of them, but of course they are also filling. The fried halibut appetizer was done simply and served on remoulaide sauce. The halibut was some of the most flavorful fish we've ever had. Next we had the bone marrow appetizer which was well seasoned and beautifully presented. We also ordered a side of triple fried frites because they looked irresistible and we were glad we did not resist. Next we had the cheese fritters, crispy and cheesy, delicious!! Our last dish was clams casino on foccacia. It was delicious, bit we were so full that we could not finish. This is a great eclectic restaurant with memorable food. We highly, highly recommend New Rivers! read more

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I've heard a lot of great things about New Rivers and finally had the chance to try it during Providence Restaurant Week. We had a reservation for 4 people and were seated at one of the tables behind the entrance counter. The restaurant itself is very cozy and inviting, but space is limited in the dining area. Our server greeted us shortly after we were seated and gave us the rundown on the restaurant week menu. He answered all of the questions we had for him and was extremely accommodating. I settled on the fried oysters, NY strip for an entree and the dark chocolate pots de creme. The standout was the NY Strip as it came with bone marrow red wine jus and duck fat hash brown topped with beef tallow creamed spinach- a beef lovers dream. The creamed spinach melted the second it hit my tongue and the flavors were rich and comforting. Both the fried oysters and pots de creme were delicious as well. I am definitely making another stop at New Rivers soon to try some of their other seasonal specialties. read more

New Rivers - NY Strip - New American Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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Beautiful spot downtown by the Providence River. To preface this review: I've been to NR twice, both times I sat at the bar and had drinks and appetizers. I have yet to go for a full dinner. Inside, the atmosphere is cozy and classy. The bar is intimate with nice natural light coming in from the windows, and the building seems to be a converted home, which adds to the classic New England feel. In particular, I like the hardwood floors that creak just the right amount when you walk across them. Most recently, I tried the little neck clams, and both types of oysters. The presentation was beautiful-- shells arranged with seaweed, lemon, and a delightful selection of cocktail sauce and mignonette. The oysters were good. At $3.50 an oyster however, there are other places where I'd rather indulge. I also tried the bone marrow toast. The dish was presented in the bone, topped with a fresh tasting chutney, and two slices of toasted baguette. The bone marrow was smooth and rich, and the chutney was the perfect complement to its flavor. Of course, this is a very rich appetizer, so I'd suggest sharing with a friend. While the presentation looked beautiful, functionally you probably want twice as much bread to fully enjoy the marrow. The bar service was wonderful, and the host was polite and professional. The cocktails were balanced and beautiful, plus the glass wear is very aesthetic. Overall, New Rivers is a solid spot for American dishes. However, for the price-- compared to other upscale dining around the city, not my first choice. read more

New Rivers - Clams and oysters - New American Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

What a great meal! Flew in from out of state & this is the one restaurant i recommend when in Providence. Overall great service & interior

We came here for Restaurant Week and had a peak experience. The subtle clam and corn chowder was so good we took a bowl home. Garlicky rolls fresh from the oven were wonderful. Sea bass was fresh and firm, with grilled veggies and corn. The chocolate pudding and lemon tart were to die for. I had to be talked out of taking one of those home too. The atmosphere was moody Neil Young and Sultans of Swing, the staff smart and pleasant. I think I love this place. read more

New Rivers - Grilled sea bass - New American Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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As a local food lover, I cannot believe it took me so long to finally discover New Rivers. Although we had planned the dinner before we knew it was Restaurant Week, my friend and I happened to dine here that week. Although RW can have a reputation of dumbing down the menu, if you will, I didn't find that at all during my dinner here. The food was outstanding and the service was very good. I can see why people in my orbit had been raving about New Rivers for so long, and I'm ashamed it took me so long to try it myself. I will definitely be back! Highly recommend. read more

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Excellent. Everything we ordered was delicious- fresh mussels, shrimp cocktail, steak, chicken and trout! Desserts yummy! Service was great. Such a cute restaurant. Highly recommend. read more

More like 3.5 stars. My bf made reservations here for our anniversary dinner. Either street parking or paid parking in the adjacent lot. With the pandemic still going on, I was surprised they were seating us almost on top of another table. I know we take a chance with dining in during these times but was surprised they seated people so close to to one another. I sat literally a foot away from the next table so we would bump into one another if we needed to go to the bathroom at all. Aside from that - the place is very small and "cozy". Onto the food. Aside from the company, the best part of the meal was the charcuterie board and drinks. Dinner was just ok. Like others have said - portions are smaller with a heftier price tag but you pay for "ambience and presentation". I had the Arctic char and he ordered the steak. Both were ok but didn't blow us away. Service was impeccable, so kudos there. I'm not writing this place off as I'd like to see what else they have to offer as they change menu offerings periodically, but may wait until they offer outdoor seating again. read more

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We had a great meal. Quality service, an ever changing menu with lots of fun dishes. Definitely worth a stop if you're in the area

Sat at the bar an had a terrific meal. We shared the clams and we both agreed we could have made them a meal. We had the chicken and the trout, both delicious. Ended with the lemon tart. Excellent service. read more

I've heard of this restaurant for years but always stored it back in my memory bank. My daughter came into town,specifically, to take me to this restaurant as a birthday surprise. And I must say, I may never be the same. So we were greeted by the most personable gentleman host. His persona was such that, I knew in another life we'd have hung out and been the best of platonic friends. He was super chill, with an enthusiastic attitude. Now when we walked in, there were twinkling lights intertwined in a tree branch. This is the second time this week I have seen this. It is such eye candy for me and I vow to try this at home. It's just so prettyful.The bar is pretty much as soon as you walk in the door.Perfect if one wants to make a quick in and out appearance.(That actually sounds quite shady.) The waitstaff here is so attentive while being mellow. We took note that they all seemed genuinely happy. And the world really needs this. It is just a good vibe atmosphere where the vibes become a contagion and you find yourself just smiling because. Anyone who knows me, knows I smile a lot , so this is my joint. We started w water. Even the water is cool and delicious served in thin ,tall glasses. We did order drinks: a fig drink w gin and a summery vodka drink,with tangerine and lime rosemary simple syrup which was very refreshing. (I admonished myself for ordering a summer drink in near sub zero weather.) We started with cod cheeks. "What are cod cheeks?" we asked . "The cheeks of the cod." Well now. Though it was a delicious appetizer, I kept thinking of eating a living things cheeks. But it was good. Additionally, we ordered bread, which was just ok. My shrimp cocktail, with gigantic prawns was wonderful. My roasted sea scallops were omg!!! So so delicious. I was raised to chew each bite of food 20( yes 20 ) times. And this taught me to savor my food. Trust. I savored this meal. Every.Single.Bite. Usually I am envious of the other person(s) meal. Not this time.My daughter ordered the steak, It was cooked to perfection. As a birthday treat, I had some chocolatey decadence that melted in my mouth. What a way to top off a perfect night. read more

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Genuinely might be one of the best places I've ever eaten in my life. The workers were so kind and the service was amazing. I have pretty severe allergies and they were so accommodating and helpful. The made modifications I could have and made me feel comfortable eating here. My friend and I shared a bottle of wine, roll apps, and 2 entrees and it was in the top 10 meals I've ever had. 100% would return and recommend. read more

Thank goodness I could walk here. I got the charcuterie plate with pork belly and two RI cheeses that were both soft and creamy. It came with crostinis as well as what seemed like pickled grapes and a fig jam. Love every bite. Also ordered the quahogs in a wine based broth that came with two big pieces of grilled bread. Simple and elegant. Lastly, had to get the asparagus with pink peppercorn ice cream. It tasted more like sweet cream with the fragrance of asparagus, probably because the juice is very light. I ate the whole thing, but wouldn't bother to order it again. Loved the service. read more

I'm gonna say this place was very nice . Great Providence charm. My daughter loves this place. She likes thier vegetarian options. I had steak and potatoes. Steak was a small portion or should I say a normal portion...no leftovers. Potatoes was excellent . My daughter's risotto was fabulous. Desserts were amazing ....cause we both had room . Parking was 10 bucks and our bill for 2 was 110.00$ a bit pricey. Wait staff was strangely not present but present ... Menu changes daily ..so I don't think I would go back unless my daughter wants to. read more

New Rivers - Ambiance - New American Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Tried and true. We love to bring guests to New Rivers. The menu is varied and the service is excellent. Our steaks were delicious and our friends loved the burger. A Providence stable. Does not disappoint. read more

First restaurant I ate at during my Rhode Island honeymoon. We made a reservation ahead of time and walked over from our hotel. Restaurant is very cute with a loud atmosphere, but a bit tight/cramped for seating. Regardless, we still had a great dinner. Started off with the New Rivers rolls which smelled AMAZING. Garlicky and cheesy, they were fluffy and so delicious. I got the Crab Tagliatelle which was spicy and delicious. My husband got the New Rivers Burger and this may have been the best burger we both have ever eaten lol. Hubby happily raved about how good the burger for the rest of our trip. The burger was delicious, juicy, flavorful and really easy to eat despite how big it was, and we were both especially impressed with the tomato! It was so fresh, juicy and sweet. I also really liked the pickles, and I'm not normally a pickle person. I ended up eating them all off of his plate! Thanks for the amazing dinner. This was a great start to our trip! read more

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I really enjoyed the menu the season I went I think it was spring 2023 The baked oysters wow ~ blew my mind with the flavor Also pretty pricey for what you get but definitely worth checking out I'd say new rivers is one of the restaurants that give Providence the right to being known for their food scene read more

Omigosh, I went here with my daughter and was lucky enough to get a table without a reservation. I was in town for a conference and looking for a great local place to have dinner. This is hands down the BEST meal I have had all week. From the dinner rolls to the seared scallops with baby squash and then the chocolate pot de crème with coffee. Everything was delicious! This place is intimate and super cozy with great food. Do yourself a favor and eat here! read more

I must say, I am not much of a yelp review guy. That being said, I had dinner with two friends at the bar at this lovely place. Everything, from start to finish, was stellar. From the charcuterie, to the rolls and winter pickles! My only complaint was that the little necks were not properly shucked. I know every thing can't be perfect, but in a place of this caliber it would seem that it would be a simple fix! If someone could open them correctly, it would have made this experience a bit better. The main courses were Fantastic! Pork Loin,just incredible!! . Bolognese, fantastic. Butchers steak, perfectly cooked. All of the sides were also excellent. I will definitely be returning. In a downtown community such as ours it is refreshing to know that this is a place that I will continue to go. read more

New Rivers has withstood the test of time! Great service! Great and creative menu. We love to grab seats at their bar even for just drinks and dessert. read more

Best charcuterie in providence by far.. always seasonal, home made sausage are perfect. Pickles vegetables, beautifully roasted nuts. Great cheese selections and just the right accouterments. We then moved on to the attic chat fritters. Don't see that in a menu to often. Light and fresh. Next was a spaghetti with local fresh mushrooms. Simple but flavorful. Finally we had the pork belly sliders. Perfect dish, one of the best pork belly's I've had. The belly was tender and tasty. Nice little bit of heat. The home made Hawaiian bun was toasted perfectly. Over all just a great dinner read more

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Made a reservation for a date night and so happy we chose New Rivers! It seems to be a "go to" for date nights as most of the other diners were couples as well. Reservations are highly recommended as they do get busy and the restaurant is on the smaller side. The food was fantastic, beverages delicious, and our server was wonderful. My only complaint was that my husband only gave me one bite of his lemon tart- rude! But seriously, we had a wonderful experience at New Rivers and will certainly be back to dine again soon. read more

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Wow! Shared an amazing meal with my spouse tonight. The ambiance, menu, location, and views were all perfect. The service can't be beat. Menu changes seasonally but do not miss their rolls, charcuterie, or NY Strip. read more

A SOLID 4+ star restaurant!! Three of us dined here last night and thoroughly enjoyed our meal and service. I researched all the restaurants in Providence in preparation for this visit, and provided my wife's dietary restrictions to Elizabeth, the co-owner in advance, and the chef and our server were 100% prepared!!! A decent selection of wines by the glass enabled me to try a couple of different red wines to be paired with my food selections. Starters this evening were: shrimp cocktail, baby lettuce salad, and two for me.... roasted littleneck clams and 1/2 order of the ricotta cavatelli pasta with braised pork. The shrimp were very full, a good size, and extremely fresh also in color and texture, priced per shrimp. Clams were excellent in the briny broth seasoned with smoked pork shoulder and roasted spring onions. Similarly, my pasta dish with the pork sauce complemented by the buttered breadcrumbs and addition of the grana padona cheese made for a very rich and satisfying dish. This rivaled pasta dishes I've had in the best Italian restaurants!!! Mains included a large salad and side of roasted brussel sprouts, grilled stuffed herb trout from the regular menu, and the flank cut of steak substituted for their regular hangar steak. The ladies enjoyed their meals, as did I, yet couldn't finish all the meat and potatoes....a most generous portion at only $27, one of the most expensive items on the diverse menu. We all shared the praline ice cream, drizzled with a mild chocolate sauce, to end a most delightful dinner. Dinner for three with wine was a very moderate $185++, offering excellent value and quality!! read more

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Flavorful food, the chief really takes their time. Lots of vegtables and grilled to perfection. Waitress was attentive. Great calm abiance in a gistoric building. I will be back sooner than later read more

This was our first visit here, thought my son who was with us, had dined here previously. This is a smaller venue, and a family run business, both of which appeal to us. We began, by sharing the Fritters, and we were very happy that we did so! These were absolutely delicious, lightly fried and crispy on the outside and light and fluffy on the inside. I'd return here, just to have these again. For our entrees, we tried the Scallops, the Chicken and a Cheeseburger. We enjoyed all of these, and thought they were all well prepared. Unfortunately the fries which accompanied the burger were limp, soggy, and overly salted. One diner thought the carrots were also overly salted, and since they are usually adding salt to their dishes, these were words which I never thought one would hear uttered from their mouths. The service was for the most part quite good, though it took longer than we expected to receive our dinners. We did not opt for dessert, as the portion sizes here a sufficiently substantial. Overall, we enjoyed our dinners, loved the fritters, and would be happy to return. read more

New Rivers - New American Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

This is an amazing restaurant that has spectacular food and a superb chef. I started with two appetizers - the smoked trout fritters ($8) were outrageously good and the texture and consistency of them is textbook perfection (this was the best fritter I ever had). I also tried the littleneck clams ($12) that were also very good, but seemed quite small compared to the fritters, but were perfectly presented on a plank and were very tasty. For the main course - I went for a traditional marinated & grilled teres major steak, crispy potato 'hash brown', brussels, and burnt onion steak sauce ($27) that was presented beautifully on the plate. The steak was fantastic and the potato hash browns were probably the best I have ever had and were amazing by themselves. Dessert was several chocolate profiteroles, rich peanut butter mousse, warm fudge, peanut brittle ($10) that had flavors so good, I was about to lick the plate to get every last crumb. The peanut butter perfectly balanced the chocolate and the peanut brittle gave it an unexpected pop. Overall, this restaurant is a sold 5+ and a wonderful dining experience. read more

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