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    Palo Tapas Bar

    4.5 (226 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Intimate
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Great cocktails
    Leah S.

    On a busy night the service was great, ambiance cozy. We had the trumpet mushroom toast, tomato toast, halibut cheeks and of course, corn ribs. It was all delicious as usual.

    Mikaela L.

    YUM! Our favorites were the mushroom toast and the broccoli Caesar. The cheese board also had great selection and came with a large slices! The drinks were also delicious, and it was awesome you could customize your own! This is an awesome place for date night or to bring people in town. It's a ton of fun to share a bunch of dishes too! The restaurant itself is gorgeous; it has the feel of the first floor of a historic home that was redone into a modern bar and restaurant. My husband and I will definitely be back to try some more soon!

    Ole Fashioned and another drink whose name escapes me
    Nik H.

    We came here for dinner before a PPAC performance. It was recommended to us by our mixologist at The Eddy when we visited back in April. We are delighted that we took her advice. The ambiance was cool. It is an older building with lots of character. The interior space is very well laid out and features a very large "U" shaped bar. It has a cool vibe to it and makes you feel chill. We broke tradition and sat at a table this time. Our server was awesome throughout the night. He made great suggestions for both food and drink. He was always present when we needed him. The stars of the show were the food and drink. We tried a variety of Tapas and cocktails. I am not going to list them here. I have photos for you to look at. My descriptions wouldn't do them justice. Suffice it to say that everything was flavorful, innovative, and perfectly prepared. One photo I didn't take was my wife's Espresso Martini. It is called Cafe 43. She is very particular about espresso martinis, and she said it was hands down the best she has had. My only suggestion to you is to make this a MUST TRY on your next visit to Providence. We certainly will be back.

    Tuna Crudo with Ajo Blanco sauce... one of the most incredible things I've ever eaten
    Bernard B.

    This is an overdue review for one of the BEST restaurants in the world! Seriously can't go wrong here. I LOVE it here. Palo in Providence is hands down one of my favorite spots on Earth and I do not say that lightly. It's a clever spin on Spanish tapas with a warm, somehow therapeutic energy that just wraps around you the moment you walk in. Here's the game plan for dinner(you can always order more!): about 3 plates per couple (trust me on this), share a dessert, and order whatever mocktail or cocktail catches your eye, they're all crafted beautifully by PROS! And yes, it's always busy, so for the love of tapas, make a reservation. That said... you MIGHT get lucky at the bar if you are bad at planning ahead like I can be... IF you do everyone is amazing, we love Michelle and Isa! Two absolute gems who make the experience sparkle. Honestly, the whole team is solid though... David, Michael, and now Chris (the new manager) is doing a fantastic job carrying the torch since our BELOVED Carlos(former manager) moved on. PS Carlos, if you're reading this, we miss you!!! The most important part... Food.... TRY EVERYTHING. I mean it. But especially the tuna crudo. That Ajo Blanco sauce? I think about it at night. I dream about it. I'd write sonnets to it if I could. PLEASE PALO!!!! Never take it off the menu. Some things are sacred. So yeah. Come hungry. Come curious. Come back again and again.

    Dennise K.

    Delicious food, warm ambience, and attentive service. My friend and I enjoyed and lovely time here and it was my first visit. I highly recommend a reservation becausr it is very popular! They also offer an assortment of mocktails!

    Ludovica F.

    Was finally able to come to Palo after hearing friends rave about it for years! Though we went on a Sunday night, the place was PACKED and for good reason! Their dishes are small yet filling and incredibly tasty!! Their mushroom toast and the falafel sandwiches were to die for!! Would recommend this restaurant as one of the " must visit" in Providence!

    Corn Ribs
    Angel S.

    If you're thinking about going, go. The food was tasty and flavorful. My party was celebrating a birthday and the server treated us to a wine tasting! Great service and a cozy atmosphere.

    Albondigas / Meatballs
    Stephanie T.

    I recently made a reservation for Palo Tapas Bar on Sunday, July 21 at 8:45pm for 4 Guests in the dining room through Resy. There is a note that our table will be held for 15 minutes and to call +1 401-414-7610 if running late. Palo closes at 10:00pm on Sunday and this was the latest I've been there. We were seated right away and were welcomed back. QR for the menu can be found on the table. I ordered a Aperol Spritz that had aperol, cava, and soda water. It was a nice drink, but preferred their sangria. We ordered some of our favorites to share with our visiting friends - Costillas de Maíz / Corn Ribs; Gambas al Ajillo / Garlic Shrimp; and Rabo de Toro / Oxtail. We also ordered the Croquetas de Maíz / Corn Croquettes from the Tapas de Temporada / Seasonal Tapas section. The Croquetas de Maíz / Corn Croquettes were creamy corn & mild green chile fritters (4) served with pepper jelly. The last tapa we ordered was Arayes / Pita Sliders which had ground beef filled pita bread, tahini sauce, and a side of pickles. The pita was crispy and paired very well with the tahini sauce. All the food was very good and everyone enjoyed it. Around 9:45pm, the waitress came around to let us know that it was last call for the kitchen and she'll be back around to ask if there was anything else we wanted to put in. We did want to put in another tapa so I grabbed her attention later only to find out the stove was already off. She never came back to ask us if we wanted anything. It was a little disappointing since usually their service is top notch. Prior to this time, I made a reservation for Palo Tapas Bar on Saturday, April 27 at 4:00pm for 4 Guests in the dining room through Google. We ordered some of our favorites to share with our visiting friends and some new dishes as well like the Baklava de Tomate / Tomato Baklava which had roasted tomatoes, summer vegetables, sun-dried tomato & walnut pesto, feta, and dagga (Palestinian tomato & dill salsa) and Setas al Jerez / Mushrooms with Sherry which had seared RI Mushroom Co mushrooms, sherry, and crispy shallots. We always enjoy bringing our friends to Palo Tapas Bar. The dishes are great for sharing and we have a great experience.

    Manchego, Serrano ham, accoutrements
    Ava M.

    Five stars for Palo. This is my favorite restaurant for a chic meal in Providence. Over the past few years I've visited several times and enjoyed meals and drinks at the bar and at tables, on weekends and during the week, and in larger and small groups. Here are my thoughts after consistently excellent food and service over the years. The location: Palo is located just adjacent to Downtown Providence, situated on the edge of the East Side and the Providence River. It's an easy walk from the bus tunnel, the RISD museum, Brown campus, and other offices downtown. The building itself is the stunning brick steeple building, with another restaurant-- New Rivers--occupying the South Main St. Side. The decor is arty, sophisticated, and a little moody, with hanging lights over the bar. It's a great spot to take friends from out of town or to celebrate a special occasion. The Drinks: the bartender at Palo is excellent. The menu offers an interesting selection of wines, beers, and cocktails including an extensive gin and tonic list with multiple unique flavors. And aside from the menu, the bartender is knowledgable and friendly and can make your drink of choice. The Food: Now onto the most important part, the tapas! Palo's menu reflects the season, with a substantial selection of core plates that are always offered. Given that it's Tapas, the portions are smaller; my recommendation is choosing at least two plates per person in your group, and planning to split each plate among two or three people. First, the charcuterie selection is excellent and very customizable to your tastes-- take care not to overlook it. The seasonal salad is always a top pick for me, and I don't think you can ever go wrong there. For classics, the swordfish kebabs (3) are succulent, meaty, and fresh from the ocean. Served with the perfect medley of pomegranate arils, pickled veg, and beets, it may be my favorite item on the menu. And I dream of the lamb lollipops served atop a stone dish of black lentils and tomatoes. They practically melt in your mouth. Truly the only critique I have is that Palo doesn't offer a physical menu-- you have to use a QR code and your phone. This can be difficult particularly when dining with older friends and relatives; and even with younger people I find that using the phone to read the menu takes diners out of the moment and disrupts the "eating out" experience for me.

    Victoria K.

    I can't believe I hadn't been here before. As someone who truly LOVES tapas, this place is officially on my list for future meals out. It features a lovely, cozy interior with exposed stone walls. There's an extensive menu with delicious Spanish bites to suit all tastes. We shared a variety of tapas including a meat and cheese board (we picked manchego cheese and serrano ham), patatas bravas, corn ribs, tortilla espanola, olives, garlic shrimp, pan con tomate, and mushrooms with sherry. Absolutely everything was phenomenal except for the mushrooms which were just ok for us. I would happily order all the other items next time, but would also love to throw a few other dishes into the mix to try even more of the menu. They also have a few different types of sangria and many other interesting cocktail options. I loved the elderflower and cava sangria and would definitely order it again. For dessert we had the nutella babka and it was fantastic. Would definitely recommend that too! Just a random note to add: they don't have any hot drinks so if you want coffee or tea, that's a no go. Our server was helpful and nice, but was generally pretty average. She didn't go above and beyond and was overall "fine." Not overly impressive but she took our orders and checked in on us a couple times and that was that. All in all, it's a great spot and the final bill was surprisingly reasonable considering the large quantity of dishes we ordered.

    Olives
    Stefanie B.

    Fun, friendly and upbeat environment. Great for a drink after work too. We sat at the bar and had several plates. Everything was terrific, but the star of the show was the corn- uniquely sliced and served with an aioli sauce that was out of this world. We also had the swordfish, mushrooms served on skewers, olives, a pasta with squid ink, calamari and shrimp with the heads on, and chorizo. Short walk to the train and local hotel

    Fried whole prawns
    Shelley Y.

    Make a reservation to be seated at a table or it is first come first serve for bar seating. I love tapa restaurants and recently travelled to Barcelona where I ate tapas everyday, so I was excited to try Palo. Overall, the food was delicious, albeit some dishes were a bit pricey for the serving (oxtail and shrimp). The cocktails were just okay - I was a little disappointed with the sangria. It tasted a bit bitter and my partners dirty martini had too much olive juice. My favorite dishes were probably the charcuterie board (the Iberico ham and the cheeses were so good!) and the tomato bread with the added anchovies. You can't go wrong with choosing the more simple tapas!

    Razor clam
    Megan F.

    As someone who has spent extended time living and traveling throughout Spain, this menu is a dream. The restaurant itself is absolutely gorgeous and very reminiscent of Andalucía. The patatas bravas rival the best ones I've had in Spain. This is my go-to restaurant near College Hill.

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    Visited this easy to locate establishment before a PBruins game and enjoyed the vibe and assortment of tapas.

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    0.7 miDownCity

    We attended a Maison Ferrand cognac seminar & tasting the other night at Sapphire & it was such a…read morefun & unique experience for us. The staff at Sapphire (Melissa, Marc, & Shiv), as well as the guest bartender (Vannaluck), went above & beyond to make the experience interactive & memorable. We were greeted immediately with a French 75 made with cognac - Did you know that the original French 75 called for cognac, as well as many other classic cocktails? No? Neither did I. The welcome aperitif was a great lil' treat to kick the night off with. We were given a mini charcuterie selection to keep us busy until the main event, which began about 20 minutes after we arrived. Vannaluck talked us through the history & characteristics of cognac. We were given 3 small pours of different cognacs to taste as well as a serendipitous, bonus mini pour at the end. Throughout the night, the kitchen sent out a variety of tapas that UTILIZED COGNAC. Cognac glaze, reduction, brine, etc. Fascinating! I went in knowing next to nothing about cognac & left with a decent understanding of the spirit. I've always wanted to do something like this, & Sapphire made it extremely accessible. It was also amazingly affordable. I'm really looking forward to more events like this one. Sign me up, please.

    My husband and I decided to come to Sapphire for a drink...I had really enjoyed the cocktails and…read morethe food during the recent Yelp Elite even, so I told my hubby to check out this place with me. I loved the Jacobean cocktail, so we both got this smooth scotch cocktail...Melissa made the drink with an expertise that few have and while she was making them, we engaged in conversation with Marc, the beverage manager. Both were very engaging and very friendly, making the visit very relaxed and enjoyable....we also got some steakhouse sliders that were outstanding...the meat was just slightly medium, keeping all the moistness and flavor.... Overall a great place for a drink and/or light bites...... The ambiance is inviting and cozy and the patio outside is great for those nice warm Rhode Island evenings....

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    The Eddy - Life of Sin cocktail

    The Eddy

    4.3(460 reviews)
    0.3 miDownCity
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    Drinks are amazing; music, crowd, ambiance, and service are just exceptional…read more The winter gimlet is one of the best cocktails I've ever had. I continue (& will continue) to come back here specifically for this drink!!

    Interesting cocktail bar that under delivered. The place definitely doesn't have a warm inviting…read morevibe, it's cold and dark. Really could use better lighting and aesthetics. Not the kind of place I really want to sit in and enjoy a cocktail. Dungeon like. The music is loud hip hop, not something I mind, but worth noting if thats not for you. I sat at the bar, and honestly didn't feel like it was super clean. I don't think the counter had been wiped down for a while. Staff were doing their best but seemed overwhelmed on a Saturday night. I was watching them make the cocktails and did not feel like it was very sanitary. They've got one small sink they're rinsing everything in, they were chucking stuff, literally chucking and slamming metal. They were dumping out people's drinks into the same side of the sink and then rinsing in the other side. But stuff was splashing into what should be the clean side. It's not a good setup for a cocktail bar. The cocktail menu had 8 drinks on it, 2 they were out of. Nothing had whiskey in it. I got a drink called Darjeeling something. Really didn't like it, didn't taste balanced and it looked different than someone else's who ordered the same thing, not sure if the bartender forgot an ingredient. The bartender also wasn't tasting the drinks which I usually see to ensure it was made correctly. This one had curry in it as a listed ingredient and it was just way too strong a flavor. It was a rum drink with some mezcal but it just tastes like mezcal and curry powder. The place was pretty busy but people were coming and going frequently. There's only one bathroom which really isn't enough for a bar. Seems like there's potential here but I didn't like the menu offerings and the sanitary concerns leave me with no desire to come back here.

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