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

The past 2 years for my birthday (August) I have come here with my boyfriend and have been blown away by both food and service! Great ambiance in both afternoon and evening dining experiences, the staff are so wonderful and attentive. The oysters are the best I've had in New England, I cannot wait to visit again. read more

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

Providence Oyster Bar - Kids menu - Seafood Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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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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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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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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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

Providence Oyster Bar - Steamed mussels - Seafood Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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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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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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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

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

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

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

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

The food was excellent. The wood-grilled oysters were the best oysters I've ever had! The place was very clean and elegant! We had Jordan as a server and he was extremely friendly and attentive. One of the managers even came up to us to ask about our experience. We will be returning! read more

Providence Oyster Bar - Wood-grilled Oysters, Raw Oysters - Seafood Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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

Providence Oyster Bar - New England Clam Chowder - Seafood Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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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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The service was awesome & perfect. We sat at the bar during happy hours. We felt everyone was informing & there to serve! The food was fresh and nicely presented. We got the little necks, meatballs and tacos. All tasted excellent! Every thing was clean and quickly removed once done. Our server Connor was delightful and attentive! It's small but very well designed to serve well. read more

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

Steve was absolutely fantastic! He's lively, fun, and has the perfect sense of humor, he leaned right into our inside jokes like he was part of the group. We honestly would've loved for him to join our party! Great service and great vibes all around. read more

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

Providence Oyster Bar never disappoints! Every time I'm craving a seafood fix, this is my go-to spot in Providence. Came through for Sunday brunch and the vibe was on point -- bottomless mimosas to get things started , great energy, and service that makes you feel right at home. The food? * RI-style calamari (crispy perfection) * Fresh littlenecks * Creamy, soul-warming clam chowder For the main event: the cold lobster roll . Packed with sweet lobster meat, lightly dressed, and tucked into a toasted roll. A true New England classic done right. This spot is a staple on Atwells Ave . Just a heads up--no parking lot , so valet or carpool is the move. If you love seafood or just want a polished, reliable spot in Providence, this place is a must-try. #ProvidenceEats #SeafoodLovers #ProvidenceOysterBar #AtwellsAve #SeafoodFix #BrunchGoals #BottomlessMimosas #NewEnglandSeafood #LobsterRollLove #FoodieFinds #EatDrinkEnjoy read more

Really excellent service!! CC pours, Hendrick / Kettle one martinis with blue cheese olives ... Grilled oyster starter. You can't go wrong with butter, garlic, and Parmesan delicately added on top of a grilled oyster. We split a caesar salad, & shared fish & chips so light and flaky, perfectly & delicately battered. Highly recommend!!! read more

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I do not throw 5 stars around, like this might be my 3rd restaurant that got one from me lol. The service is top notch. The inside is legit high level and you would not expect it from the outside, store front does not do inside justice as I have walked by 50 times before walking in my first time today. The shrimp cocktail was off the charts, right up there with St Elmo's in Indy. read more

Providence Oyster Bar - Oysters Rockefeller, these were great and they have an elite happy hour food menu. - Seafood Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

The service was outstanding but the food was not as great as past visits. Something has definitely changed. My husband had a bloody mary, used to be the best on the hill to now is nothing special. My salmon was ordered medium per suggestion by server and it was so dry, hard to swallow. Sad. read more

Service: 6 stars Drinks: 5.5 stars Actual food: 4 stars, for taste and value. Set in the historic and toney Federal Hill borough, we had hoped for a bit more. Good for drinks and social calls. 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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The amount of knowledge I had about Rhode Island before I came, was enough to fill a tea cup. I ASSUMED that I wouldn't be able to throw a stone without hitting a seafood restaurant. Little did I know, the area I was in is actually the Little Italy of Rhode Island. Luckily, amongst the plethora of Italian restaurants, was Providence Oyster Bar. Even better, they have happy hour every day with $1 oysters or clams, and their mussels for $8. Exactly what I was looking for. The atmosphere is a bit dark and romantic, though they seemed to have a pretty energetic happy hour crowd of regulars. I ordered four oysters, an order of the mussels, and a glass of wine. No drink specials on happy hour, but they do have sushi rolls on special. It was kind of a weird combination, but I was here for it. All the shellfish were fantastic. So freah. The description on the mussels said steamed in a broth of white wine, garlic, and herbs. It threw me off a bit because it was also creamy. I wasn't expecting that. It was however, tasty. The service was great and the next time I am in Providence, I definitely return. read more

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The food was so good starting with the happy hour sushi rolls , they were fresh and delicious . For the entree I had the Salmon which had a little crunch to the top Looking around I saw some with delicious looking martinis I had beer that comes with a very chilled glass. The service was top notch with the waiter continually checking in on our needs. The manager even came over to ask how things are! The ambiance is real nice , choice of seating is at the bar , a table or booth. The clietele was mixed with couples, friends, and families with small children. I would highly recommend! read more

Jaliyah was our server and she was truly one of the best servers we've ever had. Smiles and great service. The BEST!! We will be back soon! read more

I dined here the other night for a birthday dinner. Everything was going well until the Main Course. I ordered the diver scallops, most of the meal was terrific until I bit into a scallop and my mouth was overwhelmed with the taste of Ammonia. My dining companion smelled the scallop and instantly recoiled, agreeing that it was definitely spoiled. We let our Waitress know, and she immediately informed her Manager and the Chef. Manager apologized, offered us dessert. We politely declined because A) We had plans as it was my birthday, B) My stomach wasn't in the mood after eating SPOILED SEAFOOD. He apologized again and walked away. Nothing was taken off the bill, no information was taken down, nothing. I reached out to the restaurant the next day to express my concerns and never heard back from them. I will say the waitress was amazing, and provided excellent service all night and handled the situation wonderfully, if only her Manager was half as skilled as she was. This used to be one of my favorite restaurants, but I can't say I would dine here again considering their lack of concern for guest well being and serving spoiled seafood. read more

I wanted to change my review, but I don't think I can so I'm gonna leave another one. I called and explained the situation to the manager and the general manager called me back and straighten the whole thing out. He was very nice and very helpful and I would recommend going back because of the service he gave us. read more