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    Public Kitchen & Bar

    3.2 (169 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 11:00 AM, 4:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Jennifer T.

    Honest rating is about a 3.5. The food was tasty but nothing too out there with flavors. The portions are also pretty large so we left full to the brim. The service was quick and nice. Grateful that they were able to seat us at 10pm even though they close at 11. When we arrived, I didn't realize it would be a restaurant connected to a hotel so it seems many people there were there for a work trip. Overall it's a small quiet place that provides decent food.

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    Tee Z.

    After several years of holiday travel, and then some medical issues that have really put a strain on my partner, we chose to stay home for Thanksgiving and looked for a place to have dinner. Public did an amazing job in providing a traditional Thanksgiving meal. It appeared that a couple of employees called out sick so the staff was running around pretty hard, however our meal was simply superb. Our server was a great human!! I chose the Thanksgiving plate while my partner chose the New England cod, both of which were outstanding. Two appetizers, two entrées, two drinks, and a shared dessert. with tip was $200 out the door. I'm not sure we would do it again next year as family pressures will have us traveling somewhere halfway across the globe, but I would recommend this to people who either Need a break from family or our traveling through town. Thanks to a great team!!

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    Taylor D.

    We stopped in for a drink before going to dinner at our hotel. I enjoyed an extra dirty martini with blue cheese olives and my boyfriend had a bourbon on the rocks. My martini was perfect! The food menu also sounded delicious! There's also an awesome giant mirror right before you walk in that is perfect for photo ops! The bartenders were very kind and attentive. We left our coat on the chair when we left for dinner and they kept it safe until the following day. This restaurant gives classic basements diner vibes BUT make it fancy! We would love to come back and try the food!

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    Sarah F.

    Such a great breakfast spot! Our waitress was amazing and offered to mix cinnamon into the batter for me because I mentioned how much I liked it. The ambiance is super nice and the tables are well spaced out!! The pancakes with cinnamon honey butter are absolutely incredible. Can't recommend enough! Also super close to Providence Place Mall. It's in a hotel (I think?) but anyone can eat there and it has its own entrance. Just note it closes until dinner time at 11:00 am!!

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    Chris M.

    Remarkably bad pancakes and terrible coffee. Not much open in the area on Sunday in this part of town, but would literally rather stop eating and get trail mix or something in the hotel. The pancakes were rubbery, and I've literally had previously frozen pancakes that had a better consistency and tasted far better. Maple syrup is just corn syrup and they don't know the difference. That always upsets me in New England. Staff was friendly, but rushed with maybe six tables occupied. I'd hate to see this place busy.

    Rigatoni al Forno Bolognese  with meatballs and sausage in pink vodka sauce
    Christine D.

    What a wonderful evening at the Public Kitchen and Bar. We were seated at a lovely round booth by the very pleasant host and manager and were able to talk comfortably. Our wonderful server, Lindsay was patient and helpful as we tried to decide between a number of menu items. The menu is brimming with a wide array of appetizers including several inviting salads, and pizzas. It was a challenge to make a choice but we decided to share the phenomenal fig and prosciutto pizza, consisting of goat cheese, truffled arugula, caramelized onion, and just the right amount of a honey/ balsamic glaze. It was delightful. Our next course was the perfectly prepared spinach salad. The balance of the generous amount of candied walnuts, gorgonzola, poached pears, and balsamic dressing created a very tasty and healthy treat! And, then, the main event, our entrees, were beautifully presented and equally delicious. My entree choice was spectacular, the house brined pork tenderloin which was served with dijon whipped mashed potatoes and topped with scrumptious sugar snap peas and a pineapple demi-glaze. WOW! Couldn't finish that generous portion, but am really looking forward to tomorrow's meal as is my husband when he finishes his savory Rigatoni al Forno Bolognese with meatballs, and Italian sausage in a pink vodka sauce all baked with Italian cheeses. Although there was little room for dessert, my husband could not resist the key lime pie and as I stole a bite or two, I was quite happy that he did order it!! Great food/excellent chef, lovely atmosphere, and definitely a staff of friendly people.

    Faroe Island Salmon
    Lindsay K.

    Public bar is hidden inside the beautiful Renaissance hotel. The decor is unlike any other restaurant, very cool and modern. I sat at the bar and ordered a glass of white wine and the salmon. Service was very fast and Kristen the bartender was super nice! The salmon came with spinach and fingerling potatoes which were roasted to perfection. I recommend anybody in the downtown Providence area to give this place a try!

    GM Chris with Domenic

    Love the atmosphere. Great service. Steve at the bar has been here for 10 years. Does a great job. Not too many places have a GM that works every day. Christopher is unbelievable always making sure everybody's taking care of. And the food is up to par. I have eaten here a few times because of the events at the auditorium next door. So I can attest to the consistency. Enjoy.

    Two eggs "your way"
    Jay B.

    After having the opportunity to try two different meals at this hotel restaurant (breakfast and lunch), I can say this place, while nothing phenomenal, is passable as far as hotel restaurants go. They're also unsurprisingly expensive (it's attached to a Marriott, what did you expect?). The breakfast was decent enough. The eggs were fine, though I kinda wish I had gotten them scrambled just to see how that would have turned out. The bacon was crisp the way I like, the hashbrowns were...unexpected. Like those ones you get from the frozen food section of the grocery store, only triangle shaped (okay then?). Unfortunately, the toast was dry. And thick. Speaking of which.. The lunch: my friend got something called "the adult grilled cheese". Though it looked a lot more like bread sandwiches to me. Honestly, I got full just looking at her plate. Of course, it didn't really help that I ordered the double decker; a burger so tall, a guy could get a nose bleed trying to reach the top of the bun. It should have set alarm bells off in my head when they never asked how I wanted my burger cooked. This is usually the sign of, "oh, we cook all our burgers well done like hockey pucks because f*ck you!". As you probably guessed, I never finished that burger. It was superfluous both in size and price, not to mention over cooked and under seasoned. Besides, the highlight of the whole meal was the New England clam chowder. My Gawd!! Between the whole clams (shell and all!) resting cozily inside the well mixed chowder broth, to the freshly cut potatoes, I was one exhilarated Yankee! My friend was equally impressed. So overall, the clam chowder was a 9 out of 10 for me, the breakfast a 7 out of 10, that bread sandwich....eh...I dunno (I wasn't about to shove that many carbs into my pie hole and risk dying of insulin shock), and the burger was like a 3 out of 10. I'm gonna give Public Kitchen & Bar 3 nostalgic Yankees appreciating a savory bowl of fresh clam chowder out of 5. It's fine as a place to eat or get room service from, should you be stranded in your hotel room for whatever reason. Until, that is, you realize The Cheesecake Factory is literally walking distance from the side entrance.

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    Enjoyable, homey food, easy, casual, tasty. Friendly staff and a great setting. One of the few in-hotel restaurants done well.

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    Ask the Community - Public Kitchen & Bar

    Do they still offer a brunch buffet - will there be one on Father's Day?

    I am unsure of a buffet for Father's Day but they do have sit down breakfast entrees. I suggest that you call the restaurant after 4pm at area code 401 -919 - 5050.

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    We haven't been back to Oberlin for some time. We had a PPAC performance and were lucky to score a…read morelast-minute reservation on a Friday night. The hostess sat us at a table. We were lucky that another patron decided they wanted a table versus the chef's seat at the counter. For us, this is the perfect place to sit because it lets you take in the whole experience. The ambiance was great. I had the same great Negroni as last time, but also had a new take on an Old Fashioned called the Dinner Jacket. Very yummy! Our server was very pleasant and attentive. We ordered the Kohlrabi Caesar and sesame focaccia again. It was as great as the first time. The focaccia is amazing. My wife ordered the Anolini for her entree, and I ordered the fabulous rack of lamb cooked in the wood-fired oven. It was simply amazing. We ended by splitting the warm apple tart. Everything was fabulous...my rating is the same. Go and enjoy yourself.

    Rating: 4.3 Came to…read moretry this place since i've heard good things about it. We made reservations for mother's day dinner. Parkings are street only and can be tough to come by. Luckily we did make reservation for early dinner so we were able to find parking right away. We got there early so the restaurant wasn't open yet. We took a walk around the Westminster for a bit until the place was open. We were sat down right away. Inside is cozy with dim lights and open kitchen and some tables. They have few outside seating available as well. We started with some appetizer raw fish and combo as well as kohlrabi Caesar. We got black bass and a seasonal fish with combo that included lightly roasted oysters, shrimp and squid. All seafood was directly sourced from local port and fresh. Seafood appetizer was delicious. The caesar was interesting. I've never had kohlrabi but it reminded me of radish and it was tasty. Personally i would have preferred little less salt and olive oil so that flavor of the raw ingredient stand out more but was not too bad. My entree was the seafood risotto. Flavorful risotto with some seafood on top. Was a bit messy to eat because of the shells but was flavorful. The crab and shellfish itself was small and a bit underwhelming but the rice was rich and full of fish flavor. My mother had the cacio e Pepe which was good but she said that nothing comparable to one she had in Rome. I was not a huge fan of the thicker pasta but that's just is personal preference. Service was excellent but the table was a bit small and tight as we were very close to the next table and can hear what others are talking about so not a very privately setting. Overall i did like the place. Food and service were good. But it was not anything exceeding expectation and there were few things that detracted from our experience such as heavy seasonings, small dining space and etc... The price is quite expensive for the amount of food they serve as well. I think it's a good place for special occasions.

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    Track 15 - OG Fish Sandwich from Dune Brothers

    Track 15

    4.4(146 reviews)
    0.4 miDownCity
    $$
    Locally owned & operated
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    Met up with friends 4 o'clock on a Saturday. Friends have food restrictions so choosing a place…read morewith 7 restaurants to order from works out great. The space is a large modern hanger-style food court with a large bar station and plenty of seating in and outdoors on large patio. Wonderful for families and groups to gather around at long large tables. We found a table by the end by a large screen wall tv with sports on and comfy leather club chairs Great for drinks and talking. First stop, we stood at the bar and ordered our drinks ($14 cocktails). And got big glasses of ice water and headed to our table. We then we split up and everyone walked the hall looking at menus. We all ordered food and gave the restaurant a phone number and they'll text you when your items are ready, generally about 10 or 15 minutes depending on how busy things are. Then you go pick up your tray and head back to your table. Note... don't forget your phone like I did. It's a great opportunity for grazing. If you wanna try a little bit here and there. I chose to have Mediterranean food from TOLIA. Appetizer was a nice three dip Mediterranean plate with pita chips $15 that were crunchy and good. For my entrée, I selected the minced lamp, kebabs over eggplant with pita and an added extra cucumber yogurt dip $29. This was all very tasty And costs about $50 with tip. A bit pricey for a self serve if you ask me. But that's the way things are going on these days. It was a nice time sitting around and talking, but then it got very crowded and very noisy and people were hovering by 5:30 to take our tables and even asked if we were getting up soon. It was a cold chilly day, but the overflow folks were headed outside of the picnic tables, which seemed very cold to me, but on a warm day I would all be very nice. A note on parking, we parked in the adjacent parking garage right near behind Track 15 and get your ticket validated inside at wall kiosk by the door when Leaving. This will save you, so two hours cost about $8.95.

    I was so excited to finally get here and try this place as I've heard so much about it. We came on…read morea Friday night and it was pretty packed, but surprisingly there were plenty of seats. Looked at all of our options and I decided to go with Mexican from Dolores and my wife decided to go with Giusto PVD. I wish I had chosen Italian over Mexican. I've been dying to try Dolores so I opted to have three different tacos after asking the girl at the register if she would recommend their chicken sandwich over the tacos. She told me that everything was good so I went with the ribeye taco, the shrimp taco and the mushroom taco. The ribeye taco was fantastic. There was quite a bit of ribeye in it and the perfect amount of spice. The shrimp taco flavor and the mushroom taco was just spicy with a little flavor. I'd have to say the ribeye was the best taco and it definitely wasn't worth what I spent on them. My wife had an eggplant Parm sandwich and it was cooked perfectly, looked delicious and I wish I had gotten that. I really wanted to order a long Liv beer, but the bartender was talking to someone, I assume that they knew, as although I was only the second person in line I didn't get waited on for over 10 minutes. I ended up walking away to go get my food and just drank water. So my first experience here was not great, overall I'm pretty disappointed, but I'm going to go back and try again as there are a few other restaurants. I really do like the idea of being able to get dishes from different restaurants, pick your own seat and sit with other people at a community table. It's really nice inside and they had live music tonight, which would've been great if we wanted to stay. Next time I go back, I'm definitely having Italian, pizza and some falafel. Dolores was 2 stars Bart was 1 star Giusto was 5 stars Bus boy gets 5 stars too

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    Plenty of indoor seating with local historic photos

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    Ellie's - Chocolate croissant

    Ellie's

    4.3(605 reviews)
    0.5 miDownCity
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    I came here as part of Providence Coffee Crawls. I had been here before and loved my experience, so…read moreI was looking forward to visiting again. The first time I came, it was a rainy weekday and this time it was a sunny weekend, so I was expecting an even larger crowd; and my prediction was correct. The line was just out the door but because of their awesome staff, the line was moving very quickly. While we waited in line, we could watch them making pastries through the glass, a couple feet in front of us. I admired that level of transparency. When we were third in line, the kindest lady asked us whether we'd be eating in or taking out and she took down our name to help us find a table when it came time. She did the same for the rest of the people in line. She also gave us some recommendations, including the cinnamon bun - apparently they're so good kids cry when they sell out. I didn't intend to order anything with my drink, but I couldn't get the cinnamon bun out of my head so I ordered it along with my iced spiced chai latte. The hen (I think it's their logo) on the aprons of the employees are super cute. We did secure a table. The tables are close together to maximize the number of people who can sit down but I didn't mind. I love their art all around, mostly of birds which I am obsessed with. I love that they have a lot of natural lighting coming through their tall windows. I also like the navy blue and white theme they have going on. The chai latte was perfect. It was the right color (a dark tan), meaning the ratio of tea and milk was good and I could taste a lot of the spices. The cinnamon bun blew my expectations away. The second my teeth made. contact with the icing, it was a magical feeling. I couldn't quite put my finger on what it tasted like, but the closest I got was dulce de leche. It is truly unlike any other cinnamon bun I have ever had. The dough is soft and there is a good amount of cinnamon. It's also $4 which is not bad. I had a bite of their canelé, which apparently requires a lot of work to make. It was very moist, with a great caramelized finish. I am super excited to try their new weekend dinner menu, but also more of their all day menu items.

    Ellie's is dangerous. I walked in thinking coffee and one pastry. That lasted about 30 seconds…read more The owner (adorable, by the way) was walking around checking on tables and making sure everyone was happy. It feels like her place in the best way -- warm, proud, hands-on. Pastries are legit. Super buttery, flaky enough to make a mess, clearly baked that morning. No sad, sitting-around-all-day vibes. Ordered the breakfast sandwich and that tomato jam needs to be illegal. Sweet, savory, slightly tangy -- it completely makes the sandwich. I kept trying to figure out how to recreate it at home. Not happening. Crispy chicken sandwich was properly seasoned and not dried out (why is that so hard for some places?). Fries were solid too -- crispy, not limp. And the kale salad with roasted chickpeas and chicken made me feel like I had my life together. Fresh, simple, and actually satisfying. It's one of those places you stumble into while traveling and then immediately start googling whether you can justify going back the next day.

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    Ellie's Signature Breakfast Sandwich

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    We have travelled and had the pleasure of eating around the world…read more If you are lucky enough to eat here - at Gracie's , consider yourself on an excellent culinary adventure. Now - this is one of my favorite restaurants! Greeting, friendly - professional, excellent. Eli @ the Bar : GREAT. The best old fashioned in the country Course 1 - beets for me , salad for her - perfect. Course 2 - scallops for me ! Love! Penne Bolognese....OMG. Course 3 - cheesecake - sooooo good. This is a GREAT RESTAURANT. Thank you everyone.

    WOW.....! Simply amazing!!!!…read moreWe went on Valentine's and prior made reservations for the 7 course prefix. A bit expensive especially if you add in the wine pairing however, how could you not? The waitress ( 2 ) took care of us all night and were very knowledgeable about each of the Chef's dish they served as well as explaining why a particular wine was chosen for the dish that they served us. The entire experience was 3 hours. They only down fall- The Ambiance..... I asked during my reservation 2 months prior to be seated at a table that was somewhat secluded. I asked because nowadays tables are very close to one another. That request was not honored. We had a couple that was an arm's length from me and my husband. We heard their entire conversation as did they of ours. It was uncomfortable and for the expense I wish it was a different experience for us! I'd definitely return and speak up if that ever happens again. There are many tables around the restaurant where you are not on-top of each of the other. I believe the section we were in may have been dubbed for anyone that got the 5 or 7 course prefix meal. If this is the case, they should consider giving their patron's more space. I would have given them 5 stars if it was not for this experience we had.

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    Fred - Focaccia special (with date puree, goat cheese and pistachios)

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    4.5(29 reviews)
    0.7 miFederal Hill

    I've been here twice now and am definitely a fan (already have another reservation booked). It's a…read moresmall-ish space so definitely make reservations. The food is good! It's definitely the kind of place where you'd want to share plates. There are both small and large options. I've tried the focaccia (both regular and one of their specials), deviled eggs, salt cod cakes, cabbage, and mafaldine (twice). I enjoyed all the food! I thought it was very creative and delicious. The staff is also really great! Truly a nice spot for dinner in the area.

    I went to Fred on a Saturday to have dinner with a friend who I had not seen in a while; it was a…read moregreat spot to have a nice dinner and catch up! We started with the Sicilian soda and pear spritz drinks (I forget the name of the latter), which were both delicious. For appetizers, I really enjoyed the stuffed peppers, which were stuffed with braised lamb and were flavorful. Lastly, for our meals, she got the chicken Milanese and I got the little necks with pork. I personally loved my little necks, but she did not enjoy the chicken Milanese because it had too much broccoli rabe on top; I personally love broccoli rabe and feel like that was just a preference thing, not a fault of the restaurant. Otherwise, I thought the service was OK. Our waitress was nice, but we were not checked on during the meal. My second drink came much later after being ordered, just as the check was delivered; at that point, I didn't really want the drink anymore given its timing. Overall, I think Fred is worth the visit given the quality of the food, and I would give it a 4.5 rating if I could. I look forward to visiting again.

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    4.3(22 reviews)
    0.9 miValley

    Holy smokes the unicorn came in screaming while I was enjoying a few beers at the bar. I was…read morestarving until I ordered some wings and pizza and it came out hot n ready. First came the wings, wet and flavorful to the max with an extra dilly ranch and real bacon crumbles. Then came the cupped pepperoni pizza on a wheat crust, greasy but not more than you would like to be. In previous visits I have had the BLT and mushroom banh mi to which I also cannot rave enough about. Get out of your house and grab a beer at Buttonwoods and food at Screaming Unicorn so you know what it's like to live a life full of hops and flavor!

    It's been a while since I've dropped in around here, first time here since Buttonwoods took over…read moreand screaming unicorn was manning the food. RI food fights brought me in and you don't get access to the whole sandwich menu here, unfortunately you have to pick between their "Mushroom Bahn MI" and their "Screaming BLT". I went with the BLT since I wasn't feeling the vegan option. The description was "chili-hoisin glazed bacon | sliced tomato baby greens tomato jam | dill pickle pickled red onion chipotle aioli toasty thick-sliced white bread". Honestly, it was underwhelming. It had some tasty components but it was pretty average. The bacon was terribly weak. It was probably frozen precooked bacon that is heated and brushed with a hoisen glaze. I was hoping for some thick cut glazed almost candied bacon. Their avg. sandwich was around $16-17. If paying for that, I'd be left pretty disappointed. On top of that, it probably took around 35-40 minutes to get the sandwich. Again, pretty okay sandwich, the pickled onion, tomato jam and Chipotle aioli elevated things, but it's in vain with the bacon they use. Their other sandwiches sound good, so it's possible I'll visit to try them out at some point but can't see myself running back here after my impression with this BLT.

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    4.5(29 reviews)
    2.2 miSummit
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    I was researching some places that had sandwiches for lunch today and I'm thrilled I came across…read morethis place and was able to give it a try! Parking is tough but you should be able to find street parking without a long walk. I knew the restaurant was small and was worried we'd have trouble finding a seat because of that. However, we were the only customers in there for a solid 10 minutes when we first arrived. The restaurant itself was adorable! Small but nicely decorated and furnished. I appreciated the stars on the ceiling. The staff were friendly and gave us as much time as we needed with the menu before we ordered at the counter. I had the chicken empanadas and the shrimp poboy. The food came out quickly and was piping hot and fresh. The empanadas were excellent. Great flavor and tasted high quality. I found them to be a little oily but that wasn't anything a napkin couldn't fix. The shrimp was cooked well and I liked the sauce it came with. Their bread was also super soft and tasted freshly baked. Definitely something I'd consider ordering again! Overall, I'd definitely come back to the White Owl and would love to check out more things on the menu.

    White Owl in Providence is such a solid neighborhood spot…read more Cool, casual vibe with a modern feel, and the menu has a fun mix of comfort food and creative dishes. The drinks are great, there's usually a nice selection of beers on tap, and it's an easy place to relax with friends for dinner or just a couple of drinks. Service has been friendly and the atmosphere on Hope Street makes it feel like a go-to local hangout. Overall, really glad this place is around -- I'd definitely recommend White Owl if you're in the area.

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    White Owl - Menu and counter

    Menu and counter

    White Owl - Bigogi Steak and Cheese w/ parm waffle fries

    Bigogi Steak and Cheese w/ parm waffle fries

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