I like this place. Didn't really "Dine in" but did sit at a high top 4 times in the bar area, which was very nice and had a full menu! The service staff were awesome and on point. Quick with a drink and helpful when deciding on what to eat or drink! Food was good and well portioned! Loved to pork belly tacos, wings were great and the soups were good. My ONLY issue, call it a pompous peeve, was with the soup bowls. They used a bowl with a very large flat surfaced rim bowl. Soup would pool on the lip and kind of made you aggravated. Ha ha ha. But all in all this was a solid meal and prices not too crazy for a hotel spot! . read more

Again another meal here before the philharmonic next door. This time we were seated at a quieter booth in the rear of the room. There were four of us. We ordered drinks: sparkling water, Prosecco, a bourbon manhattan and a Sam larger. Two people had wedge salads which were unexpectedly tasty, and a sensible farm salad. I had half a dozen excellent wings and crispy truffle fries. The check came to a very reasonable $62 per person. An enjoyable meal with good company. Our server, August, was very attentive in a quiet way and efficient too. We will be back when we attend another concert. read more

I haven't been to Public in a few years. It looks the same (ina good way.) It's sheik. Think arched windows frames, amazing windy staircase fir a great entrance and soft whites, modern. Clean. We had reservations but plenty of tables open on a Thursday night. But it was better to be safe than sorry- we had tickets to a show at Vets right next door. We had fig and prosciutto flatbread to started. It was good. Main course: I went with steak tacos. I asked for a side of sour cream and lime for a little extra kick of flavor. It was ok. Overall a good place to be for an ok meal. read more

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. read more

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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!! read more

Public Kitchen & Bar - Fresh Cod - New American Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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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! read more

Public Kitchen & Bar - Mirror near entrance - New American Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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!! read more

Public Kitchen & Bar - a checkered floor - New American Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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Had breakfast here two mornings in a row. Food was great and service was even better. May was our server and was very friendly and engaging, making breakfast a very nice experience. Would definitely return to this restaurant. read more

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. read more

Public Kitchen & Bar - Bagel - New American Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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Manager is a zero, food is decent, but waitstaff and bartender were great. Manager was rude and clearly wanted to go home on a Friday at 1030. Place filled up after a show at the Vets and he is being obnoxious telling everyone that it was last call walking in from the show. Our waitress couldn't have been nicer apologizing for his poor behavior. If I had this guy as a manager I would quit. He is suppose to be a leader not cutting off tips for his staff because he wants to go home. Without the Vet this place would be a lot quieter. They should cater to the crowds for those events not make them feel like they are disrupting someone's plans to call it an early night. Again not the staff just one guy. read more

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. read more

Public Kitchen & Bar - Rigatoni al Forno Bolognese with meatballs and sausage in pink vodka sauce - New American Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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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! read more

Public Kitchen & Bar - Faroe Island Salmon - New American Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Located on the Temple floor of the Renaissance, this restaurant is great! I opted to sit at the bar and I was greeted by a friendly bartender, Kyle. He was so nice and attentive. I ordered a drink as I checked out the vibes of the bar. So cool! Definitely had a speakeasy vibe! The bar was full of road warriors like myself so nice that it was a chill vibe. The food here is delicious too. Even though it's "hotel" food, it really isn't! I got the seared tuna ahi and a side salad. So light and fresh! Love having an easy option when I travel. read more

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. read more

Public Kitchen & Bar - GM Chris with Domenic - New American Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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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. read more

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Waitress needs help but she works very hard.. The Rhode Island chowder was excellent not the largest portion but outstanding flavor.. And the spinach salad had a very nice dressing to it an excellent balance of flavors.. read more

Public Kitchen & Bar - RI Chowda - New American Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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Stopped by Public Kitchen and Bar before a show at the Vets. This was a great experience! Excellent food in a lovely setting. August our server was very helpful and attentive. We definitely will return @ read more

TL;DR: For breakfast it is twice the price--but only half as good--as any roadside diner. I have no problem with restaurants in hotels. In fact, I know for a fact they can be amazing. Some of my favorite meals have been in great restaurants attached to hotels. Including one remarkable fancy breakfast at Postrio in SF a long, long time ago, but I still remember those lobster scrambled eggs. That was an expensive breakfast, but worth every penny. If a restaurant is going to offer breakfast at a premium price, it deserves to be rated on a corresponding scale. And it should be representative of what the kitchen can produce at other times of the day. If this had been a cheap roadside dinner, it might have approached a four star experience, based on the quality of the crispy brussel sprout skillet, the beautiful setting, and its overall cleanliness. But even with after a $40 voucher from the hotel, breakfast for me and my two minor children set us back about $60. A large part of that was the tip, since one should tip on the full amount of the original bill before the voucher. And that would have been fine if Public were able to deliver on a fine dining breakfast experience. However, not only were my daughter's over medium eggs under done, we weren't served our three very simple egg dishes all at the same time. Plus, there is no getting over the tower of plastic food-service Smucker's jelly packs on the table. More than anything else, those tell you that despite the cloth napkins, and posh surroundings, you're in a diner. But any New Jersey diner could outperform the Public Kitchen breakfast service. The good news is that Public has plenty of room for improvement. But based on this meal, I would be reluctant to return for lunch or dinner. read more

The only reason we did not give the restaurant five stars was due to the host, who we later learned was actually the Manager. We stayed at the hotel and came to get take out on a Saturday night, the first person we encountered was rude, dismissive and did almost everything in his power to turn us away. We ended up going to the bar to order takeout and the bartender couldn't have been more helpful and friendly. We returned for breakfast the next morning and the staff was also amazing. Hard to believe that the only person we had a problem with was the manager. read more

A perfect spot for cocktails before a show, great bartenders! Then grabbing a bite to eat in one of the booths overlooking the state house is perfection! read more

Pleasantly surprised by this place, I'm surprised it has so many negative reviews! Public Kitchen & Bar is located inside the Marriott Renaissance. The ambience is really classy and the location is convenient to the movie theater, mall, downtown, etc. The cocktail, beer, and wine menu is pretty extensive. I had the white sangria ($11) and it was tasty and decently strong. I wasn't too hungry so I just had a side order of fries ($6), but they do have a vegan option in the form of an Impossible burger. They also have plenty of gluten-free options. Your meal might be pricey if you go for an expensive option like the salmon or steak, but they also have some more affordable dinner options like sandwiches and pizza. The service was great! They were not too busy--seemed to be mostly guests of the hotel--and our server was really attentive. We had a large group and everything went smoothly without a hitch. Public Kitchen & Bar isn't the most creative or unique restaurant out there but it's a solid option for American food and drinks in an upscale setting! read more

I came here for some dinner and drinks before seeing a show at the venue next door. The place was so busy and standing room only, but that was expected with a show that night. My friend and I were able to order drinks and food and get a seat in their lounge area. We got the chicken tenders and eggplant chips and both were good! They were well cooked and had tasty seasoning. The bartender was friendly and quick to bring us or drinks and food. I will say that it was a bit expensive for the amount of food you got as well as the drinks, but its in a nice place and good location. Overall it was good, I'd recommend a stop in but be prepared to pay a bit. read more

We had a nice pre-theater dinner that exceeded our expectations. First, the service was excellent - our waiter was very nice and outgoing, and helpful in speeding our order along to allow us to make an event we were attending. We enjoyed a couple of glasses of wine and shared a pizza with pesto, prosciutto arugula and Parmesan. The pizza was good but not Al Forno level - the crust was good but a tad bland, and the combo of pesto arugula and prosciutto, while not original, was a nice medley. We had a glass of Pinot and Italian wines that we both liked. The restaurant is part of a hotel but it felt like its own space with great views of the statehouse and nice decor. The rest of the menu looked interesting, for example they have a lamb burger and an Impossible burger that I might order. The beer list was decent with a variety of craft options, although I wouldn't go here specifically for their beer. Overall we had a great visit, and if we found ourselves back for whatever reason I would not feel bad about it. read more

I have been to the Public Kitchen and Bar quite a few times since I always stay at The Renaissance when I have business in Providence. I have found the food solid, but nothing spectacular. I have never gone full in all the dinners, but have tried the apps and the pizzas for a quick fix. I actually find the breakfast very good...always solid with thick cut bacon (if that's your thing) and hearty taters.... The cocktails really depend on which bartender you draw. If you draw someone great they can dazzle you with their mixologist skills. If not...well you will see them shaking a Manhattan vigorously when you asked for it Up.....just stir that thing. All in all...a very solid hotel bar / restaurant if you are staying at the Renaissance. I'm just not sure if I would go out of my way if I were staying more down the hill.... read more

Public Kitchen & Bar - Great Manhattan....but I really wish they would stir it.... - New American Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Had dinner here tonight. Absolutely delicious and service was outstanding. All the staff work together as a team. Thank you again. We definitely will be back. read more

Public Kitchen & Bar - Steak tips, spinach and potatoes. Delicious - New American Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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I loved the atmosphere of this parlor-style restaurant, located in a hotel downtown. We had a party of 10, and they had plenty of room to accommodate us. The menu offered a wide variety of food, with something for everyone - whether they wanted some local seafood or healthier fares. I ordered the salmon, which was cooked perfectly and served over a vegetable puree with a side of sweet potatoes... yum!! The portion sizes were large, but I enjoyed it so much that I ate the entire thing. We opted to share desserts as well and thoroughly enjoyed the walnut banana cake which included a carmelized banana. The dessert was the perfect size to share between four of us! The only negative to the restaurant was that service was slow, but we weren't in a rush, so it didnt affect us. read more

Public Kitchen & Bar - Perfectly cooked salmon - New American Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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Hotel restaurants are quite often hit-or-miss. Fortunately for me, Public Kitchen & Bar stands out as its own fantastic establishment with great eats and fantastic staff. I'm also often skeptical about getting lobster (or seafood in general) in a place that doesn't normally specialize or focus on the cuisine and chooses a more generic menu. But I was incredibly pleased with my lobster eggs benedict for breakfast. I poked my egg and the perfect, runny yoke ran beautifully into a delicious mix with the tasty hollandaise sauce. My waitress and the Matre'D were both attentive and helpful. I was checked on every 5-10 minutes, and with immediate responses to my requests. I'm a believer, and I'll be back! read more

Public Kitchen & Bar - delicious Lobster Benedict - lobster meat, diced tomato & asparagus spears, hollandaise. - New American Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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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.

Stayed at the Renaissance and went down to this restaurant multiple times during my weekend stay in Providence. Convenience was a driving force behind heading down to eat the Public Kitchen. Very impressed with the food and service at this restaurant. Hands down, favorite meal here was the Brussel sprout skillet. Just not what you'd expect for a breakfast skillet, but I loved everything about this dish. Never was it busy here and I ate here so much through the weekend. No complaints and would recommend this place without reservations read more

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Nice spot for lunch in the renaissance hotel. Modern yet simple decor inside with booth seating available. Free valet parking available. Got the Thai spicy noodles and the scallops both of which were pretty good. Risotto balls were bit heavy. Thai noodles did have an element of spice but not as i expected. Service was good. Overall good experience. read more

Public Kitchen & Bar - New American Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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Dined here as a large work group, and ordered a little bit of everything- some things were good and some were subpar. Calamari appetizer- just okay. It came on a bed of arugula with some pickled veggies and squid ink, but really, it had me searching for the marinara. The portion was plentiful and the chunks of calamari were huge! Super Food Salad- pretty yummy with quinoa, barley, goat cheese, nuts and I added the salmon. It's downfalls- barely any greens and the salmon was pretty raw. I also found it odd that the waitress asked us how we would like the salmon cooked and our options were raw or medium?! Many of my coworkers loved the Salmon entree with roasted root vegetables and it looked like a perfectly delicious and colorful plate. The duck entree came out VERY raw...just an FYI to order your food cooked! read more

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While the food was decent, regrettably the General manager Christopher Moore was about as obnoxious and pompous as they come. We had made reservations for this past weekend to celebrate a major milestone and had requested to be sat in a quiet corner. Upon arrival, we were sat at a table that was closest to the bar and to the entrance of the restaurant, which was terribly loud due to several tipsy/drunk women screeching by the bar. My father is hard of hearing which is why we originally requested to be sat further away from the general crowd. After a certain point it got so loud that no one could hear one another at the table, so we requested to be moved - which is a fairly normal request at any restaurant. My partner ended up going to talk to Christopher, to which he was met with a belligerent attitude and was blatantly rude to him and denied our request even after we mentioned that the reason we would like to move is because of my fathers inability to hear us from 1 ft away. We had spoken to our waitress several times at this point and she unfortunately was not able to move us due to Christophers refusal. At this point everyone was upset. We tried speaking to Christopher again, but then he proceeded to yell at us telling us that he has 100 + reservations that night and then proceeds to order all of us to sit down as if we were 5 year old's and then storms away. At that point we were ready to leave. Thankfully, our angel of a waitress Lindsey was able to eventually move us to a quiet table in the back that was open the whole time and is just kept empty for potential reservations. We were there for 3 + hours and noticed that there were at least 1-3 tables open throughout the night so there was no way he could not have accommodated us. Also, we would have been okay with the situation if he had approached us in a kinder manner but instead Christopher decided to go the most abrasive path possible. We went out for a celebration dinner and this is the kind of service we were met with. I have never been one to have issues at restaurants especially with the staff as I have worked in restaurants before and usually side with the staff in many instances but this was absolutely absurd. The one good thing I will say is that our waitress Lindsey was a sweetheart and did her best to accommodate us the whole night and very personable and nice. This situation was not her fault at all and I wish she was not caught up in the middle of it. Overall, I do not foresee myself going back to this establishment as for me it is not worth it to go back and relive the nightmare that is Christopher Moore. read more

Were "greeted" by a snarky maître d, who refused to stamp my valet ticket until AFTER dinner. After seating us it took 15 minutes to get a glass of water and the waiters attention. We ordered a fancy Italian wine....which it took 20 min to discover they didn't have. We next ordered a different bottle which the waiter returned 10 minutes later to confirm...with the wrong bottle. This circus went on for 45 minutes. Three of us sat there neglected and starving in an uncrowded restaurant while our waiter ignored us. One would think a group that began their order with high end wine would have gotten the waiters attention-but quiet the opposite. We finally just walked out but by 9:30 pm nothing else was really open so we had pizza and rage for dinner.... read more

Came in after a couple hours at the mall And needed to get away from the crowds of people, great cocktails, Cold guineas on draft and a nice quiet dimly lit back room to relax and get away from the stresses of the day. Thyme's up cocktail was super refreshing and hit the spot. If the cackling lady wasn't over at the bar it would have been even better. This this comes up under quiet bars in Providence if you search, but on this particular evening, it was not so quiet. But thankfully there was a little retreat in the back room read more

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Waited at entrance for over 15 minutes for anyone to acknowledge our presence and seat us. There were maybe 4 tables with customers. The food was over priced and nothing special. I ordered the Cobb Salad. It was small and not worth 15 dollars. read more

Public Kitchen & Bar - Cobb Salad. $15.00 - New American Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

I went to the Public Kitchen and Bar on Christmas for lunch and it was a great experience. I had the capital burger cooked medium with Truffle Fries and it was excellent. One of the tastiest burgers I have had in Providence. This was my first time eating here and I will definitely be back soon! Cocktails were creative and very tasty. read more

I'm usually not a fan of American hotel restaurants, but the Public Kitchen is an exception. We ate dinner there on two nights but that wasn't what we expected to do at all. One night was because the weather kept us in the hotel, the other night was because we were in town during the last night of Water Fire and every nearby restaurant worth going to was full. I liked it way more than I expected. The food and pitchers of sangria were really good, both servers were terrific, the restaurant seemed clean, and we were able to get a table. If I lived in Providence, I could see eating at the Public Kitchen even though I wouldn't be staying in the hotel and that's something I can rarely say. Could anything have been better? Only a little bit if I want to be picky. The calamari could have been a little less salty, the tagliatelle could have been a little bigger, and the dessert menu needs a cheesecake. But none of these things would stop me from going back so I can't take any points off. I don't understand the bad reviews, maybe Public Kitchen doesn't do breakfasts as well as dinners or maybe they had problems a while ago that hurt the average. read more

My sister picked this location for her 30th birthday pre game, we chose to sit in the lounge for photos. It was like the photos pictured but we made it work. The bartender/ waiter was very nice & he was attentive. His service was on point, but unfortunately the food was not. The calamari was average. The chicken wings were under cooked and huge, the tenders were burnt & had no flavor, & the truffle fries had nothing but parsley on them and were wilted. My sister made the manager aware, after we mentioned it to the waiter. He told us we should've mentioned it before paying but offered a round of drinks. definitely overpriced for subpar food, but if Kyle is working (I believe that was his name) at least your drinks and service will be great. read more

Maybe it was an off night, but this place was terrible for dinner. I ordered a burger too thinking it was a safe choice. i should've walked to the Cheesecake Factory instead. I don't recommend this place. read more

Public Kitchen & Bar - The bar.. - New American Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Public kitchen and bar is totally awesome. The wait staff was good, the vibe was great, and it was exactly what I was looking for on Valentine's Day. The food was good, and the calamari was well done. They brought it out in a quickly manner, nice and hot, with great tasting sauce and delicious peppers. My burger was good too, it wasn't LIFE CHANGING, but it was solid. I also had it with a side of truffle fries. I'm sort of a Master of all French fries so I'm pretty critical of them, especially truffle fries which are my favorite. These were okay. I wish they were a little bit crispier, that would have made a world of difference. The male bacon Brussels sprouts were cool, and tasted good. And the flat bread with fig jam and prosciutto was also amazing. I'm not always in providence, but when I am, I can see myself returning here with maybe a group for some good food. It's in walking distance of the mall, which made our Valentine's Day plans really easy since we went to Dave and busters first. I would recommend this place to others, and the seating can be perfect for date nights. They have semi circle booths by the window with some comfortable pillows for ambience. I had a great time. So if you want to do some shopping and then grab some food, and the mall restaurants aren't doing it for you, take a little walk outside and you'll find yourself here. read more

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