I stopped into Providence Oyster Bar while on a work trip and am so glad I did! Leo, the manager, and Tyler, the bartender took great care of me. I sat at the bar and ordered my favorite drink, a Hugo Spritz, and told Tyler she could pick out some oysters for me. They were some of the best I've ever had Briney, not too big or chewy, with a fantastic cocktail sauce and mignonette. Tyler was so friendly and sweet and was wonderful company since I was solo that night. She and Leo were both engaging and attentive and really made my night. I'm so glad I decided to stop in here! My first visit to Providence was so lovely and memorable, so much because of this experience. read more

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The best thing I enjoyed was the service and hospitality which was so heartfelt and genuine. The staff really love being there, love what they're doing and this extends to the service they provide. Shout out to the manager Leo and the bar staff Brittany, Connor and James who made amazing cocktails! I asked for a Last word and James nailed it! Even when some of the pretentious customers made Britany open several wine bottles because it was not 'fresh', she took it in stride and gave excellent service. The customer (a pretentious Karen) obviously had no idea that wine has to breathe. The seafood was super fresh and the best time to go was happy hour...dollar oysters were such good value for money. read more

Two words... wasabi calamari. Let me just say remarkable. Not super spicy the peppers were so amazing and who knew that pickled cucumbers and ginger would go so well... this is my new go to dish. OK, and then our server was fantastic... We both switched our schedule so we could have a day off on Friday and we felt very taken care of and the only thing better would've been to be sitting in reclining chairs and being served. The oysters were spot on, and then it became Appy Hour... dollar oysters and discounted appetizers from 3 to 530 every day. Changed up our drinks and I had french fries with the peppercorn sauce and bubbles and of course we had more oysters. We will definitely be back here again. This place is awesome. read more

Providence Oyster Bar - Wasabi calamari - Seafood Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

I visited Providence Oyster yesteday with some friends for their Appy Hour special from 3 to 6 PM. Oysters and cherrystone clams for $1 and shrimp cocktail $3.75. SIGN ME UP! We ordered a dozen and a half of oysters, perfect to share for a party of three. Delicious. In addition, we ordered a spicy salmon roll to share (8 pieces), good portion to share as well. The restaurant also offers a selection of seafood appetizers. We tried the steamed mussels, fried bay scallops, asian zing wings, fish tacos, and disco truffle fries. Needless to say, we were full by the end of our meals. I definitely liked the steamed mussels the most. We also each tried a bowl of lobster bisque, which was good but needed a bit more seafood taste. I would say that this Appy Hour special provides a lot of opportunity for guests to try different appetizers. I was pleasantly surprised with the oysters and dishes. Besides the food, the service was great! Our server Connor was very accommodating to requests and the barbacks were quick as well. They offer valet parking as well. I would definitely recommend visiting Providence Oyster Bar. read more

Came here for "appy hour" and had the most amazing lunch! The oysters were so fresh, someone is literally shucking them right at the counter!! We also ordered the bbq shrimp which came with a delicious sauce and bread to dip. The star of the show were the Asian chicken wings, they were so flavorful! Next time, me and my fiancé are going to need to get two orders since one just wasn't enough for how good they were! Overall 10/10 can't wait to come back! read more

Providence Oyster Bar - Oysters - Seafood Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Sesame tuna was so tender and delicious. Godfather sushi roll also a hit. The local RI oysters were the best, they have Canadian and other northeast oysters too. Very cozy and romantic spot for a date. Saw a big birthday party in the back too. Seems like it's a good place for multiple party sizes. Very attentive and nice staff - you'll have multiple waitresses checking in on you constantly. read more

Providence Oyster Bar - Godfather Roll Ahi Tuna - Seafood Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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Came for Appy hour and had a good time. Not from RI, so it's Always nice to try oysters when given the chance, $1 oysters is even better. They were pretty solid for that price, although I had better ones at another stop on this trip. Tried the clams too, I just don't think I'm a fan. The RI calamari was delish--with peppers. Great prices for HH oysters and appetizers. I ordered the drunken cherry spritz. They were pretty packed but service was quick. They're in the cute federal hill area, which was fun to explore. Only thing that was confusing was parking, restaurant host was very helpful and explained to me they offer free valet, so I was able to pull around and have them park my car for free! read more

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Came here on a Monday night around 4:30 and the restaurant was pretty busy. We had a reservation and were seated right away. They have a good happy hour with a lot of options. Oysters and clams are only $1 and they were chunky, meaty and super fresh. They were the highlight of our meal. We also got the wings they were tasty but a bit too sweet. The calamari was standard and the fish tacos were below average. We also got the chicken tenders on the kids menu that were $15 and it tasted like doughy chicken inside. Service was good but we didn't get any water refill the whole time. Overall, I would still recommend to come here just for the $1 oysters and clams but everything else is average and can be better elsewhere. read more

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Highly recommend the hot and butter lobster roll. Served on a brioche bun and topped with a generous helping of claw meat, it is worth the market price. The side of fries are perfectly crispy. This places knows its audience too, since malt vinegar was provided without us having to ask. The restaurant was busy but not noisy and the service was attentive. read more

We make our way to Providence Oyster Bar every three or four months specifically for their legendary "Appy Hour" & it never disappoints! Every day of the week, from 3:00pm to 5:30pm, you can feast on $1 oysters, littlenecks & cherrystone clams plus $3.75 shrimp cocktail. POB used to only serve the Appy Hour menu at the bar but now they will seat you in the dining room if the bar is full. The oysters arrive with their own trio of essentials: cocktail sauce, zingy mignonette & lemon wedges. I like that the cocktail sauce has horseradish layered on top so you can customize it for your perfect level of kick. If the raw bar is not your thing, there are four different types of sushi & a dozen appetizers all priced at $9 per item. My perennial favorite is the Wasabi Calamari with pickled ginger & cucumber slices. It is a good portion of perfectly fried calamari. Ask for extra wasabi aioli on the side so you can dunk for extra heat! Hubby opted for the Steamed Mussels: PEI Mussels in a white wine broth of garlic, shallots & herbs with a slice of cheesy garlic bread on top. I don't remember the cheesy bread from previous visits but it is so good that we ordered another piece. I wish there were a half dozen more mussels because this is one of my favorite appetizers! Service is consistently great! There is enough interaction with your server that they usually recognize you when you are back in their section. Super friendly, very efficient & never rushed! Cocktails are excellent, whether you're in the mood for a classic martini or something more inventive. We've been for brunch many times & it is equally awesome! My favorite is the Shrimp & Grits: Creole shrimp, cheddar grits, Andouille sausage & braised greens topped with a fried egg. Rich, comforting & packed with flavor, it's one of those dishes you end up thinking about days later. The reason for no previous brunch review may or may not have been because I imbibed on their bottomless Aperol Spritz for $17 (just sayin'.) POB basically has it all: delicious food, generous happy hour specials, outstanding cocktails, complimentary valet service & a lively atmosphere that keeps us coming back! Highly recommend. NOM NOM NOM #YUM read more

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Highly recommend this place for their happy hour! I came by at 3 PM on Saturday and sat at the bar. The place was quite crowded and I can understand why. I was immediately given water, and offered a drink menu while I perused the food menu. The happy hour menu was also out. I quickly ordered a fig based cocktail which was served quickly, and I also got their $1 a piece raw oysters and the $9 calamari. The drink came out first, and it was very strong, no complaints here. The oysters came out next, and in addition to lemon, pickled onions, and cocktail sauce, I was also handed Tabasco sauce. They tasted great and I highly enjoyed them. A bit after the wasabi ginger calamari came out. This was delicious. I didn't realize how much food it would be, and the sauce, cucumbers, and bell peppers were a nice addition. I will say I didn't taste any wasabi, so that could have been stronger for sure. The place was busy and a fun upbeat environment, with a ton of happy chatter. Will definitely reccomend for anyone to stop by in Providence! read more

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This is a really great restaurant super nice atmosphere nice friendly and timely. Service food taste really fresh oysters are amazing. Reasonable pricing -Highly recommend! read more

Providence Oyster Bar - Warm New England Lobster Roll - Seafood Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Always a great experience at Oyster Bar in Providence, Rhode Island. I've been a lot so I've gotten to try alot of different things. We usually only go during happy hour for the oysters instead of bottomless because you end up spending less just buying the bottle of champagne and it makes for a better experience because you don't have to wait for refills. Never had any bad experience sometimes I sit at bar sometimes at a table with my fiancé. Always nice service from staff! But here's just a list of everything I've tried: * Oysters * Littlenecks * Bottomless mimosa (good ratio of OJ to Prosecco) * Bottle of Prosecco $34** * Truffle fries * Spicy salmon roll (didn't really care for) * Fried scallops * Steak tacos * Bud light bottle * Eel Sauce Wings * Fish and Chips * Poke Bowl (not a large portion for how much it cost) * Shrimp cocktail (10:30-3:00 bottomless----3-6pm seafood happy hour) read more

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Jo was absolutely fantastic! She sherpa'd our meal from start to finish and didn't steer us wrong! From clams to oysters to bacon wrapped scallops, and topping it off with a big juicy buttery lobster roll - she delivered! This place as an incredible end to our short weekend getaway and I'm so glad we stumbled upon it! Highly recommend! read more

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Seafood extravaganza!! When in providence downtown this place is a must. I was feeling the Xmas vibes having lunch here with a friend. It was happy hour and we were able to utilize that with having some oysters and shrimp and sushi, everything was fresh tasting and the shrimp were colossal. The salad was also really fresh and healthy and fulfilling read more

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At my wife's request, for her birthday four of us went to the oyster bar having last been here about a year ago. We like the ambience of the place, and the fact that we could easily converse. We were seated at a booth, which was comfortable and intimate. Our server, Kelly was most personable, helpful, and efficiently attentive. We started by ordering drinks- a Prosecco and two spicy Fuego cocktails based on tequila, which hit the spot. We shared a bottle of Willamet Pinot Noir from Oregon, which was a good accompaniment to the meal. For appetizers, two of us shared eight different oysters, and also brussels sprouts, and wasabi calamari, all of which were excellent. For the main course, two people had the chef's salmon ($70 for the two) with slightly different accompanying sides, and one person had the seared scallops ($38) - all very tasty. I ordered sole special ($32) which was somewhat tasteless - rather disappointing. We all shared a good crème brûlée (lit with a candle.) to round out the meal. The check came to $335 to which we added a tip of over 20% because of the fine service. It was worth it for the special occasion. We were the last people in the restaurant, but did not feel hurried. We enjoyed the meal the place and the company. We will return and recommend the restaurant to our friends. read more

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Perfection! On a road trip for 5 States in 5 days looking for hidden things and searching for good eats. Well, hot diggity dog, after talking about finding a good Lobster Roll for 3 days we landed here. They open at noon and we rolled in at 12:02. Steve at the bar took excellent care of us. Started with 4 Raw Oysters (of Steve choice) that were local and indescribably good. Followed by smoked grilled oysters (garlic was on point). So good. Then concluded with the much desired Lobster Roll (hot). Heaven. Absolute Heaven. This will be one of my favorite meals and establishments. Hope to come back sooner than later to take my time in this cool town. read more

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Love coming here for appy hour and for the $1 oysters. The servers are on point & friendly. This is a great neighborhood bar. read more

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Loved the ambiance and the oysters! I came here with a friend while in the providence area. It was super cute inside! I was pleasantly surprised. We sat at the bar and got clam chowder, oysters, and cocktails. The star of the show - which was the oysters - were great. We tried various east coast and west coast oysters based on what the bartender recommended. He was very knowledgeable and described the flavor profiles of each. Definitely would come back to try a dinner entree - everything looked good. read more

Located in Federal Hill, the Providence Oyster Bar was incredible. The service & food were perfect. Salmon, Haddock, Lobster, Swordfish, Cod Romana & the sushi all were outstanding! read more

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Service by Johanna-5 star. She was friendly and helpful with menu choices. Quality of food excellent. We had raw oysters, clam chowder, shellfish linguine, calamari (made special here) and dessert was pistachio cake. Close to freeway so great place to stop over for lunch or dinner. read more

True "Appy hour"...buck a shuck --oysters are a buck, clams a buck...other great items --half price. Adam has the flow and customer service down pat! Great job. While the others are inching upward (1.50 , 1.75 for their shellfish) POB is a true "buck a shuck". Great vibe-busy bar. Fun. read more

Every year I drive my family to RI to see my parents and family in providence. I'm not an oyster person, but my wife is. I get the calamari and she gets a round or two of oysters. Every year we come and every year they knock it out of the park. As long as they do buck a shuck and appy hour, we'll return! Thanks for always being a hit! read more

I heard a lot about the happy hour menu for this place so I definitely want to give it a try only street parking is available and we went during a weekday so it actually wasn't too bad. The atmosphere is very cozy and warm even though the lighting is a bit dark for me. I still enjoyed it because it gave a really nice vibe. We did not have any reservations, but we were seated upon arrival so that was easy. The staff were very professional and courteous. Our server came by often to check on us and also was able to explain items on the menu that we have questions about. 5/5 steamed mussels were excellent as they were infused with that white wine broth. You can definitely taste the full garlic and butter profile in every bite. They did a good job cleaning it as they were hardly any sand. The toasted bread was great accompaniment to absorb the broth to eat. Highly recommend starting with this appetizer. 3.5/5 calamari and fries - both came out fresh and hot. The calamari tasted fresh and was fried perfectly. The reason that is at 3.5 it was good, but it was not something to write home about. Same with the fries which were fried perfectly and flavored great with truffle flavor but again nothing spectacular to write home about. 5/5 little neck and cherrystone clams - these were both fresh and delicious and sweet at the same time and some of the best I've ever had. If I wasn't so full, I would've ordered more. The dark sauce that came with it was especially good believe it was a vinaigrette mixed with something. The bathrooms are very clean and very well maintained although there are only two. Overall, would highly recommend visiting again. Definitely worth the time and effort if you have to wait. read more

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Deliciousssss clam chowder, and incredible service! Our waiter was so attentive and accommodating

You can't have a Rhode Island summer without Providence Oyster Bar! This place always delivers with incredible seafood, great service, and the perfect coastal vibe. They also have amazing deals like unlimited Bloody Mary's and Aperol Spritzes for $17 on Sundays. And if you're looking to indulge in their seafood, you have to check out their Buck-a-Shuck and discounted sushi from 3:00-5:30pm daily! This place is one of our go-to spots year round but there's something magical about enjoying some oysters and a Spritz on their patio in the summer! read more

Great happy hour. $1 oysters. Cozy room . Well run place. Great service too. Recommend. read more

I went for the happy hour special which was pretty decent - a lot of people were there to get some apps with a drink. I went with the clams casino and a dirt martini. So when you are feeling peckish- stop in and get some seafood for a few bucks off! read more

Cold night in Providence, stopped in for soup and oysters. So happy we did. I have RI clam chowder, it was delish and a little spicy. Hubby had New England clam chowder - delish. And I thought the perfect consistency. Not too thick. We had sautéed oysters - shared these. Yum! Service was great. Everyone in the place looked happy. Valet parking is less costly than the local parking lot - even with tips. Make a reservation. read more

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This was a great fresh seafood bar/restaurant. It's very popular and busy to say the least. Has bar tables and full restaurant tables. They have happy hour food specials which we sampled on our Federal Hill adventure. Service was quick, no time for chit chat, just so busy. Has more of an old dark wooded bar ambiance so more relaxing. Great for friends to gather. We enjoyed the fresh clams & oysters on the half shell. The oysters and clams were on the small size but fresh and delicious. Served on ice with lemon and dips. Sampled their New Orleans shrimp served with two toasted slices of Italian bread. Portions are perfect and It was delicious, little heavy on the lemony side for our taste but still yummy. Definitely getting the Linguine with clams next time. We were sampling different deli's and restaurant along Federal Hills Little Italy. Fun outing. read more

Providence Oyster Bar - Fresh oysters & clams. $1 per piece - Seafood Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

The service was great. Lobster rolls were very good. However, the oysters had bits of shell in them. And the baked stuffed shrimp was barely edible. Way too much stuffing, which had very little, if any crabmeat. The whole meal looked and tasted like it had been sitting around for a while. Would not recommend the baked stuffed shrimp! read more

Can't beat the happy hour from 3-5:30! $1 oysters and little necks, $3 shrimp...the shrimp are amazing! They have great cocktail sauce and add horseradish on top. The oysters come with cocktail sauce, lemon, and a dark mignonette. They also have other $9 items on the happy hour menu. Service is always good and the bar is usually full and clean. The drinks are great, especially the martinis and whiskey based walnut old fashioned.or the bacon washed markers mark bourbon Fig Noonan. read more

This spot here was amazing. Being in Providence for the first time, I did a few searches for where I might find fresh, local seafood. I walked in around 3:30pm and was welcomed by a friendly hostess and seasoned bar staff. I wish I could remember the bartenders name as he was full of quick wit, great conversation, and awesome recommendations. Sometimes you find a spot that you know is going to be awesome, so I told the bartender that I wanted to spend around $100 and try small portions of whatever he suggested. What he brought out was such a treat. Started with a half dozen roasted local oysters. Absolutely amazing. They were a bit small, but what they lacked in size, they made up for in flavor. He then brought out a small sample of their local chowder, which was made with a clear base--contrary to the cream base of typical New England Clam Chowder. It was an unexpected taste, but wonderful. You could really taste the seafood as it wasn't overpowered or lost in the cream. Next was their version of calamari, which I shared with a local at the bar. Really good calamari--lightly battered with great marinara. He then suggested raw clams, but I asked for them to be steamed. I think these were my favorite thing of the day. The cherrystone clams were sweet with a great chewy texture that you expect, and the little necks didn't disappoint. The lobster roll that finished the meal was on point, although I could only eat about a quarter of it. I was able to sample their espresso martini which was fabulous as well. Already scheming on how I can get back to this place! Great experience. read more

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Saturday lunch after visiting a nearby bakery. Read some nice reviews on Yelp about this place. Not busy. Nice music, but a bit dark inside. Only windows were at the front of the restaurant to the street entrance. Seated quickly and server showed up immediately. We had some iced tea, Rhode Island calamari, which was excellent. Pepper rings were a bit hot, but loved that we had tentacles besides the bands, which are sometimes overly chewy. Large container of marinara sauce which was great. Top often restaurants give you a tiny bowl for a large dish of calamari. We started w a kale and chick pea salad which I dislike kale, but my wife reminded me that it is good for us. If not for the apple code vinaigrette it would have been difficult for me to eat. Kitchen was kind enough to split the entree salad into two for us. I had cup of NE clam chowder, which was good, but not the best. Bits of clam but not as creamy as I would have expected. My wife had broiled scallops in a clams casino style preparation. Included mashed potatoes and green beans. Scallops were sweet and the crumb topping was nice. Probably best dish we had there. Mashed was good and the green beans were freshly cooked and not over cooked. Still had a snap to them. She enjoyed and we shared. I had an oyster po box on a toasted baguette with claw, tomato and pickles dressing, plus fries. Good but not the best. Service was good and great 70's music. Definitely worth a stop for lunch. I don't think they had valet parking, but we had parked on a back street to avoid Atwell traffic. Great meal. No dessert or coffee as we had some pastries from Pastiche around the corner. Had left overs to munch on tonight. read more

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Our waitress was very nice. We enjoyed the brunch with unlimited aperol spritz for me and mimosas for hubs. We shared the shrimp and grits and French toast. Grits spicy and good. French toast nothing exciting. We also had the lemon sorbet which was good. The place was pretty busy for Sunday brunch. read more

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I went to POB for "Appy Hour" and it did not disappoint. Oysters were $1 a piece, fresh and the mignonette was spot on. I also got the steamed mussels bet the recommended of the bar staff. Wow they were plump and cooked to perfection! Solid food with a cozy atmosphere inside. I would highly recommend this place! read more

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Great atmosphere, servers are very attentive and the drinks and food are great. Nice place to chill and come to after work for "appy hour" or have a nice dinner at night. read more

Excellent place! A group of us were in town for a conference and wanted some seafood. We made reservations to come here, and I was glad we did as it is fairly small and there were 6 of us. Our table was ready on time, our servers attentive. We ordered grilled oysters, Brussel sprouts, and calamari for appetizers. In an awesome service move, our server asked if we wanted to add one oyster since the app comes with 5 and there were 6 in our group. Between all of us, we had lobster gnocchi, veggie sushi rolls, sesame seared ahi tuna, and two different preparations of scallops. Highly recommend! read more

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This is a great seafood restaurant on Federal Hill. They have a Appy Hour every day from 3p-6p where they have oysters, littleneck clams and/or cherrystone clams for $1 each....they also have sushi rolls for $6 as well as several appetizers for $7 and $8. They are open for lunch and dinner as well. This last time I went, I got their Moules Frites, a delicious dish of PEI mussels, smoked bacon, shallots, white wine and cream broth. I got the french fries on the side... Very well done dish....very savory broth. Besides being specialized in seafood, they also have pork chops, steaks, chicken, poke bowls, burgers, lobster rolls and much more..... Great service and great ambiance. read more

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After all the great reviews I was excited to visit, but for me it was a mixed bag. The hostess was very pleasant, and so were the bussers and even the valet. But our waitress left a lot to be desired. She gave us one of those smiles that doesn't reach the eyes, and her words didn't match her tone of voice. The vibe was that she would rather not have been serving us but we unfortunately sat at her station. This feeling was confirmed by the painfully slow service from the drinks to the appetizers to the dinner. It put a damper on what should have been a nice experience as I was trying to treat my wife to a nice birthday meal. The food? It was mostly good. I loved the scallops wrapped in bacon, and the calamari was delicious when paired with the peppers and marinara. The shrimp cocktail was pretty good too. The oysters and lobster, however, were just average and didn't taste as fresh as I expected. After finally convincing our waitress to cash us out, the hostess was nice enough to tell my wife happy birthday as we were leaving (of course the waitress said nothing even though I made this known on the reservation). And the valet had our car waiting and ready to go when we left. So it was great coming and going, and if only the waitress was better this would have at least been a 4 star experience. read more

Providence Oyster Bar - Calamari - Seafood Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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