Come here purely for the mussels and the frites. I find nothing else worth the prices, especially for dinner. My friend raves about their blue cheese burger, but I've never tried it. However, I was once wined and dined here and got to indulge in their cocktails and dessert wines, and I must say they offer pretty delicious options for both. The beer selection is quite good too. I've also been here for brunch. Nothing to write home about. Decent huevos rancheros. The croque madame isn't too shabby either, but you're paying $12 for something that can easily be whipped up in your kitchen. Service is meh, at best. Don't expect to be attended to at once; the servers have a knack for avoiding eye contact. read more

Red Stripe is a great little eating spot in Wayland Square. It's small inside, but the layout of the place makes it feel larger than it is. They have an open kitchen so you can see the food prep and cooking. The wait staff are a little too stuffy if you ask me. Don't get me wrong, they're nice but I think the management makes them act a little too formal for the type of food and atmosphere Red Stripe has. Speaking of the food: it was delicious! I had the sesame-encrusted tuna and my husband had a Red Devil Pasta. Both of our meals tasted fantastic but we both agreed they were a little over priced. Red Stripe serves a delicious bread with every meal and I swear, you will eat the entire basket and probably ask for more! I would recommend Red Stripe to those individuals who are looking to get a bite after work or just wanting a casual meal. The atmosphere in Red Stripe is a little loud for my taste and I don't think I'd want to bring a group here or a special date. read more

Red Stripe, you confuse me. Your decor is cute and bistro-esque, but then I look at the bar and see a tree made of Red Stripe Beer bottles leading me to think this is a laid back party joint (which it is not). The food is good, but expensive for what it is. The lunch menu's prices are a little easier to swallow (pun, intended). I had the pulled pork sandwich, which was tasty and the frites were out of this world as usual. The service was good this time, but can be spotty. I would go again, but only for lunch. read more

Amazing food for a reasonable price. I went there at 4 on a Friday night and there were only a few people there. The atmosphere of the restaurant is amazing, good service, and a ton of choices for drinks! read more

I am a fan of Red Stripe and here's why: French Onion Soup. OH, am I a sucker for a delicious hearty crock of french onion soup, and Red Stripe knows just what I'm talkin' about! Spiced up just right the broth is delicious, and the crock comes with a nice thick coating of melty cheese goodness. Now, if you are at Red Stripe and don't want to leave with a mouth full of onion breath you can always try Dads BLT with thick crispy bacon (yum!) or the chicken sandwich they have is much lighter and nice and fresh. The frites. So many have commented, so I feel it my duty to say my peace as well. Potatoes come in many shapes and sizes. Red Stripe's fries are tiny frites. Sometimes they are a bit saltier than others. Some are crispier. Sometimes some are burned. They are fries. Love em or leave em. read more

I ordered the special, bouillabaisse. It was basically a glorified moules frites. I was let down. No potatoes. No veggies besides celery and onions and carrots. Literally it had two shrimp and two clams and the rest was mussels. The atmosphere is far too loud. Literally everyone was yelling their conversations. The food didn't taste bad, but we were let down. read more

This is my go-to place in Providence for brunch! Their huevos rancheros and bread pudding french toast are two of my favorite things. On top of that, they have great dinner options that are very reasonably priced. Both brunch and dinner are fantastic values for the quality and quantity of the food. read more

Red Stripe's nice bistro atmosphere makes it a good place for lunch, especially a business lunch. And the moules frites are delicious -- the eponymous version of this dish is a great choice (I feel like the bacon-y version is gilding the lily, for example) and the only meal I would need to eat all day, between the generous portion of steamers, fries, and yummy yummy broth. Ask for bread to soak it up with (n.b., it would be great if our waitress had asked if we wanted bread when my dining companions ordered this dish). So why not four stars? Red Stripe is a busy place but the service can be very slow. I took two friends there at 1 p.m. for lunch recently and the expediting of our food was totally off. I ordered the crab cake sandwich with a green salad and they each got moules frites. Their mussels arrived and then....nothing else came. For a long time. FINALLY my sandwich showed up and I asked our waitress about the fries for mis amigos, which she said would be right out. 5 minutes later, there they were. It all tasted good, and I guess we knew they were serving us things just as they came out, but this could and should have been done more smoothly. The side salad with my dish was delicious, if heavily dressed, and I would eat it as a main next time. The sandwich was meh, the crab cakes tasted good but didn't have much structure/crispiness and I couldn't see a trace of the jalapeno tartar sauce I had been excited about in the menu description. I did get to sneak some of the moules broth with my buttered roll though. read more

This is our go-to place when we can't think of where to have dinner. It really has something for everyone. Great drink selections. Favorite foods include moules and frites, grilled cheese with tomato soup, salads in general, burgers are good too. I haven't been in months and plan on stopping by soon to see if there is anything new on the menu. Staff is excellent and knowledgeable. Always busy which creates a nice alive ambiance. I go to this place when I want to feel like I am dining in a big city. Great location in Wayland Sq. with a lot of cute boutiques and coffee shops. Sitting at the bar can be nice, doors open in summer and you can sit outside too. read more

I've been here twice: mid-week for a business lunch and mid-afternoon on a weekend in hopes of finding some brunch/lunch fare. I had heard the Red Stripe Grilled Cheese with Tomato Soup was the item to have, and it did not disappoint. Loved the addition of the prosciutto and pear on this classic comfort sandwich. I also ate this meal on a cold and windy winter day so its enjoyment factor was increased significantly for this reason alone. More recently I opted for a Crab Cake sandwich with a side of pasta salad. The pasta salad was in an unexpected but welcome pesto sauce. The sandwich had a hefty portion of crab and I eventually ditched the bun (and pre-shredded lettuce and sad pink tomato slice) to focus my attention more solely on that. The jalapeno tartar sauce was a nice compliment -- not too spicy and more creamy than I had expected. Split some truffle fries (excuse me, frites) which were good but nothing stellar. Friend was in more of a brunch mood and opted for the Croque Madam which we agreed was overwhelmingly salty. Highlights of the meal were the delicious bloody mary's and close proximity to other diners which provided endless entertainment and eavesdropping potential. read more

Since moving away from Providence, I have made several trips back all based around dining at Red Stripe. I love the lively and warm atmosphere of this brasserie! Their grilled cheese with cup of tomato soup is my all time favorite. A gourmet grilled cheese, does it get any better than that? Their delicious salads come in a huge wooden bowl - enough to feed a family. My boyfriend always gets their specialty, moules et frites. Sometimes the hostesses and waitstaff appear harried, probably due to the big crowds that fill the restaurants at dinner rush. It has never bothered me enough to stop eating at Red Stripe. I love the atmosphere & the food! UPDATE: I just found out that the tomato is soup is not vegetarian friendly! How disgusting! Why would a tomato soup need a chicken broth base! Sick to my stomach - deducting one star because of the insensitive way they broke the news to me. That leaves the tofu steak, kitchen sink salad, and grilled cheese without ham as my options at Red Stripe. Down one from original four. read more

Delicious! We showed up for an early Saturday night dinner, and there was no wait. For a restaurant that is named after a beer, I expected a lot grungier, but I was pleasantly surprised. The interior had a nice "French bistro meets Bennigan's" feel. We got complimentary fresh warm sourdough bread with whipped butter. Perfect, also because I was starving. And we got refills! Food that we ordered: Moules (mariniere) & frites - the sauce was amazing, so rich, and perfect for dipping the bread. Clam chowder with bacon and corn - good. Shepherd's pie with duck - my favorite of the night - the mashed potatoes on top were so smooth and rich. read more

This place takes me to a very happy place..... Everything about it just makes me smile. I love the atmosphere, the food, the staff, everything! I have never had a bad meal here (and I have had a lot of meals here cause I live around the corner). Some of my favorites are the Red Stripe mussels, grilled chicken sandwich, and the pizza. They also have a great bar and a really nice wine list! It tends to me a little noisy but that is just because it is always busy! Definitely come here if you are looking for a good meal with a little people watching too! read more

Good food and one of the best meals I have had at a restaurant in a while. It had a feel of home-cooked deliciousness. The potatoes and chicken were outstanding. My husbands steak was very good quality. The vegetables were very fresh. Enjoy! read more

We came here during lunch and ordered the New England Chowder, grilled salmon, and the meat & potatoes. - New England Chowder (4/5): For a lunch special, this was a hefty serving, I almost got full just off of this! Very creamy and had lots of clam meat all throughout. But the bread served with it was burnt and hard to bite though. No bueno. - Grilled Salmon (5/5): This was by far the best salmon I've tasted. Top part of the fish was super crispy and topped with a light herb sauce. Really good and it was laying on top of pesto pasta which happens to be my favorite. You won't regret ordering this! -Meat & Potatoes (5/5): This was my boyfriend's dish. Like the chowder, this was a big portion. Meat was moist and tender. Gravy was not too salty, good dish to order! read more

I've never had bad food at Red Stripe, in fact, it has been consistently good just never amazing. In reading a lot of the other reviews on Yelp, people keep gushing about their beer selection, which baffles me. Sure, I've only been there twice, but every time I've asked what the beers are, they are a decidedly mediocre lot, and both times I've picked Sam Adams [note: when I pick San Adams, it's because my other choices were very poor]. So I don't know if my server just never knows what's on tap, or if I don't seem sophisticated enough to offer the "good" beer to. I guess I'll have to do more sleuthing. First thing to know about Red Stripe: It's damn loud. Tin ceiling, tile floor, no sound absorption whatsoever. Plus, they seem to cram a ton of tables onto the floor, so you're shouting to be heard over the diners next to you. I'm always happy to go there because I remember that the food is good and reasonably priced, but I always leave feeling jangled and with a sore throat. It's like dining in a High School gymnasium. Honestly, if they pulled four tables off the floor and put some thick drapes on the walls, it would be a lovely place. At least they don't play music, maybe they do, but I've never heard it, As a vegetarian, it's always nice to find a place that actually has more than one vegetarian entree, but everyone else in the world raves about the mussels. While I do not care for mussels, I will say, you do get a lot of them at Red Stripe. And whenever I'm dining with someone who gets the mussels, he or she is usually sighing heavily and totally blissed out. I can say, I had the tomato soup for the first time last week, and I can't stop thinking about it. I'll try to sit outside next time. read more

When my husband and I first met in 2005, we used to go to Red Stripe all the time! Red Stripe is a funky but sleek bistro (or as its website states, "a brasserie with an edge") here in Providence, only minutes away from where I live, known for its unique French twist on traditional American comfort food. Our good friends told my husband and I to pick our dinner spot last Saturday night, and we racked our brains for a full hour before we remembered we hadn't gone to Red Stripe at least in over a year! Funny how a place you used to go to all of the time can fall off the radar for a while. But, I can confidently state now it's back into the rotation! Our experience was so fantastic, from food to service, that my husband and I vowed not to ever forget about it again! We entered through its not-so-attractive back entrance, so I could only snap a pic of that, but trust me, the front entrance is adorable, complete with a gigantic fork perched on the front of the building! We just happened to enter on its ugly side, which leads into a parking lot. We had made a reservation for 8:15 on Opentable and were seated right away. I didn't take any pics of the interior, but Red Stripe is really decorated well. The kitchen is exposed, so diners can see all the action first-hand, which is a great feature that is often hard to find in Rhode Island restaurants. Though the restaurant doesn't have a tropical theme at all, it does have a pretty cool piece of art composed entirely of empty Red Stripe beer bottles! My only complaint about the restaurant itself and its interior is it has terrible acoustics. It's really loud in there, and often I had trouble hearing our waiter, who was a gem. Red Stripe serves the best warm sourdough bread with whipped butter, but as my gluten-freeness would have it, I refrained. Back in the day, that bread was my favorite thing about Red Stripe! My friends, husband, and I decided to skip the apps and zero right in on our meals. As usual, I did some "Ami ordering," which essentially means mixing and matching menu offerings to craft a good meal suitable to my vegan and gluten-free ways. I ordered their beet salad, composed of poached pears, spiced walnuts, watercress, and beets of course, with a bleu-cheese dressing. I asked that they swap the dressing for another one I saw on the menu that was a shallot-dijon vinaigrette. I also asked for a side of these amazing pickled veggies that I have tried before and are usually found in their kitchen sink salad (which also is a great salad full of veggies and chickpeas). The waiter didn't even blink an eye with all these requests! The salad was so incredible! Beets, pears, nuts, red onions and a flavorful dressing- you really can't go wrong with that combo. Oh, and the watercress was a nice change from the usual restaurant lettuces and offered a zippy, peppery bite. I also ordered a basket of their "frites" aka fries, served with an aoli that I abandoned in favor of ketchup. Their frites are pretty famous here in Providence- they are simple, but outstanding! The pickled veggie of the day must have been cauliflower, as I was given a bunch of florets. I was hoping for a mix of pickled veggies, but the cauliflower served me just fine. The veggies seemed to be pickled in some kind of curry brine, which is why they were so delicious to me! I devoured every last bite of this meal, save one cauliflower floret I was too full to eat! My dining companions, who ordered everything from French onion soup to sweet potato latkes to steak to tuna and to burgers also all cleaned their plates. Red Stripe really never disappoints- the food is solid comfort food but with just the right twist to make it seem a little fancy and unique. Great for vegetarians, and quite suitable for vegans willing to do a little work, Red Stripe has certainly "earned its stripes" in my book! (OK that was lame but I couldn't help it!). read more

My husband and I have been here many times during the past four years to visit our college son. The most recent last week. We always have a fun time. It is very loud, (but good), I would suggest eating somewhere else if you want to have a conversation. But, it has the look of a quintessential brasserie, great vibe, upscale people having a good time. Worth eating here. Everybody has always been very pleasant and accommodating. My only problem why I couldn't give it 5 stars, and it has been consistent, is the service. The wait staff understands gluten free which is very good. But at some point at every visit they disappear during the meal. It may be after the appetizers are delivered and you would like another drink , or during he meal and you might want another wine, or after the meal and you were thinking coffee or dessert. It is always at a different point in the meal, but it will happen. We always start with the moles & frites. The moles have always been very good. Last week our frites were pieces and not the long piece. It was like the bottom of the potato chip bag with the broken pieces, They should not have been served. Our son just ordered frites and his were fine. We all ordered short ribs and mashed potatoes, that were very good. The brussels sprouts would have been better as a side instead of mixed with the potatoes. I would recommend for a first visit the burgers. I have not had one because they are not gluten free, but I have heard and seen how good they are. So envious! All in all, our son graduates this May and probably that will be our last visit which will be sad. We wish we could take Red Strip to Kalamazoo, we would be a regular. We also have had lunch there. It is slower paced but still fun. read more

Went here on late Sunday afternoon. So here is the deal, brunch is served until 300pm and they don't start serving dinner until five. And not knowing this it was a little weird. They have kind of in between menu. So we waited and the did get us dinner a little early which was nice. We ordered the calamari, it was excellent and I had my favorite chicken parm. It was like butter cooked perfect. Prices were responsible and I would recommend this place read more

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It's good that this is a written review and not a spoken review because it's so goddamn loud in there, the review would sound like this- Really gr.... loud....fries...cock...that had.... and Tequila and ....nice server...with Fontina! Here's what you missed- Great food, way better than average servers, great bartenders, and presentable cooks that look like they wash their hands. No hiding with an open kitchen. Grilled pizza was pretty good. Most things we had were specials, so I won't make any recommendations. Tips: Some portions can be surprisingly unpredictable. You can end up with too much food on the table as we discovered. Reservations! or be there early on popular days. Or get stuck in the back with crying f'in babies. Try the house cocktails! Someone has talent and you should drink it in. read more

I did not thoroughly enjoy my last experience at Red Stripe, although I will concede that this is a consistently solid meat-and-potatoes restaurant. Too bad the potatoes were cold and the meat was unimpressive during my last visit. I brought my grandmother here during her trip to New England. She's a picky woman who can't enjoy anything that deviates too far from traditional, so this place came to mind. Like many Providence restaurants I have been to, Red Stripe always delivers on-point service and proof they work hard to please in the kitchen. In my previous three or four meals here, I determined that although my palate perhaps enjoys something a bit more adventurous or international, Red Stripe does what they focus to do really well: traditional, American dishes with a twist. I love the ambiance that the restaurant sets. It's very warm and clean inside with a modern touch. In the past, I have ordered the beer-braised short ribs. This time, I mixed it up with the Meat & Potatoes (their take on meatloaf with a circular hash brown underneath and a moat of onion au jus gravy). Hands down, the onion gravy was my favorite aspect of the dish. Delicious and savory! The meatloaf was alright: not a great texture for eating, but I didn't hate it. Unfortunately, the middle of my potato was cold and I wasn't able to finish it. Normally, I would ask the waiter to help get the issue fixed, but I had already eaten everything on top before I noticed the issue. I just left the potato, a bit disappointed. I will probably come here again, as its a favorite of my family, and I doubt my dismal experience will repeat itself. I recommend Red Stripe for anyone who likes a good, All-American meal for a good price. read more

Red Strip Grilled Cheese and Roasted Tomato Soup...omg...for a lactose intolerant foodie like myself, I was convinced by the staff to try it out. And it was totally worth it! The combination between the tangy, yet complicated nature of the tomato soup mixed with the soft, yet mature taste of the grilled cheese was ecstatic. I've been back many times with family and friends and always ordered the same thing. For those of you who read my other reviews, I never eat the same thing twice! HIGHLY recommend it! read more

The ONLY reason Red Stripe gets 4 stars is because of how loud it is. Otherwise, 5 stars for sure. High ceilings and tiled floors = barely being able to hear the person across the table. Anyway, the service and food are great!!! The assortment of mussel dishes leaves us playing rock, paper, scissors every time. My guy is still raving about the Portuguese fisherman's stew. The server told us it used to be a special but people loved it so much they put it on the menu. Omg, the lamb Shepard's pie is TO DIE FOR!!!! The server warned us that there wasn't much lamb compared to potato and peas & carrots (which, btw, were fresh) but it was still plenty for the dish- he was right. It melts in your mouth and it's hard to stop eating it without making yourself sick. But, a reason for leftovers (thanks to our awesome server, Dana) is to fry it up as a hash the next morning. We had a little bit left to try and it was INCREDIBLE! We just got goose bumps remembering it! LOL Steak and Frites is a must- the meat is always cooked to your liking. Definitely going back again and again. read more

For those of us who like our restaurants crowded and cacophonous, Red Stripe can't be beat. The wine list is very yummy and reasonably priced (and with a decent pour), the mussels will make your taste buds quiver, and the cheese rigatoni will send you to the gym for five hours of extreme cardio. The chopped salad is enormous and features everything that you could possible want in a salad - including a slightly curried cauliflower. Mmmmmm.... Yes, the food is good and not outrageously priced (if you limit your intake - which can be difficult), but half of the love affair with Red Stripe is the decor and accessories - black and white floors with warm wood and brass fittings and some of the most attractive folks you'll ever see (maybe they import them from another city?) Eat, drink, and engage in loud, riotous conversations - you won't regret it at all. read more

Love, love, love the mussles in their varied preparations. Hate, hate, hate the ridiculously unprofessional/inattentive hostess. This is a neighborhood place for me, and I'd be a regular if not for the front of the house staff. I've walked out twice without being seated because the front of the house staff has made it perfectly clear that they are completely indifferent to additional business. The last time my guest and I waited while the hostess left her station, leaving three separate parties unattended in an exceedingly cramped "waiting area" for minutes. This was a mature woman, not one of the younger hostesses. Seriously? I don't need to be mistreated before I spend $125 on dinner. That evening, we opted to leave for a more inviting restaurant on Hope Street. That said the food at Red Stripe is consistent and good. They wait staff is generally attentive and very professional (if, of course, you can get by the hostess). We've had wonderful Red Stripe dinners that included mussels, steaks and salmon. One item that I would cite as a disappointment is the Hummus, Tabbouleh, and Babaganoush appetizer platter. read more

I've always wanted to try this place, but it always seemed like a fancy establishment from the outside. Now that's not saying it's nit, but I always assumed you needed to dress up to go there. Turns out it's more fancy casual. The restaurant on the inside is very nice, but you see people wearing everything from hoodies to suits. Red Stripe has plenty of seating they have two dining areas as well as two bars to sit at as well. Their menu isn't long, but it isn't short either. They definitely have something for everyone. It is one of those places where if you can't figure out where to eat with a bunch of people this would be a pretty good choice. They have burgers, seafood, salads, and various entree dishes that can please even the pickiest eaters. The waiting staff was polite and although the food took a little while they would always come by and make sure we had everything we needed. I never really mind when the food takes awhile because it ensures me the food must be made fresh. For dinner I ordered the Red Stripe burger. It's main toppings were guacamole, havarti cheese, and red onion. The burger also came with tomato and lettuce. You also have the choice of fries or salad as a side. The burger itself was large and very filling. It was pretty good, but i feel as though there burger may not be their specialty. I definitely want to come back to try more of their menu. read more

Red Stripe is an awesome restaurant. And part of what makes it awesome are the people that work there. If you are sitting at the bar, ask for Amanda. She makes the best drinks, gives the best reviews, and doesn't rush you out the door. If you are sitting at a table, ask for Vanessa. She is professional and personable, and will provide the perfect balance of attentiveness and privacy - just what you want in a great server. The food is just amazing, from the multiple varieties of mussels to the Red Stripe Grilled Cheese (served with tomato soup and a WONDERFUL way to spend a Fall afternoon), everything is top quality and served promptly. I can't say enough about what a great place it is, although I don't want it to get too crowded... :-) read more

Red Stripe is good. Maybe even great. But there are a few things that bother me and make me think the interior might not be so well thought out. First, the good things: -Excellent service all around. From the hostess to the waiters, they are always prompt, attentive, polite, and efficient. -Great food, great lunch, at great prices. -LOVE the balsamic grilled chicken sandwich. -Almost obscene amount of fries. It's like they dare me to try to eat them all, which would in fact explain why I do. -Nice bar. The BAD: -Tile floors and tin ceiling. REALLY? SO loud inside, it's almost a joke. You can't hear the person next to you, never yet across from you. -I had a really bad takeout experience. When I got there it was like they had never heard of anything so ridiculous as taking food out of the restaurant (after placing the takeout order over the phone). They clearly made the order to be eaten there, and I saw them scramble to find containers. After it sat there for 5 minutes waiting for a waiter to take it. I got all the way home, and on the balsamic marinated grilled chicken sandwich, there was no balsamic marinade. Or olives. Or toasted bread. They literally gave me dry chicken in bread. It was really gross, and I was just too lazy to go back after this 45 minute affair. The manager was also kind of rude about the whole take-out process...the one bad service experience I've had at Red Stripe. read more

A party of 8 on Saturday night. It could not have been better. The food was outstanding. The service impeccable. We were heading to the theater so under a time constraint perit's been strange. The server made sure everything arrived quickly and on time period period she did not want to rush us but brought the bill early so we would be ready to go when we had to leave. All of the desserts were amazing. We're amazing. As were the short ribs. Such a great restaurant. With an amazing staff. read more

Red Stripe is a classic! Definite things to try are the hanger steak sandwich (not the hanger steak meal), the lavender chicken, the pot pie and the mussels. I was very sad when they took the escargot en croute off the menu. It used to be my favorite with a glass of wine at the bar! (The bartender said she thinks I might have been one of the few who ordered it. But if you love French cuisine - this dish was amazing!) This restaurant is definitely loud but also fun. If you are looking for romantic you've come to the wrong place but if you are looking for great food, this is the place to be! read more

I have visited Red Stripe a handful of times, and last night I took my roommate there for dinner. She is a student at Johnson and Whales and is studying culinary arts so I thought she would appreciate the atmosphere, menu and drink selection. We sat at the bar and we were greeted by the bartender immediately. We ordered a drink and were given a menu. We ordered an appetizer of hummus and I ordered some mussels and my friend ordered the fish and chips. Our food came out fairly quickly before our appetizer. I told the waiter that brought our food that we were waiting for our appetizer and he walked away. The bartender came over a few minutes later and noticed we never got our appetizer. She said she would have someone grab it. At this point I didn't really want it, but she brought it anyway. My mussels were very small. So small they were hard to pull out of the shells. The sauce and the sausage tasted very good but if I knew how small the mussels were I would have ordered the salad. While we were eating we overheard the bartender explain the specials to a few other patrons. She never listed any specials to us, so maybe you need to ask to hear them? I was disappointed by the service and the food and embarrassed that I brought my friend to a place that did not take pride in details. I usually have a good experience when I visit, but not this time. read more

Visited on June 10th, 2023. First visit! Foods decent, Just a bit disappointed in the atmosphere. Walking in the older man host greets me with an attitude. The lady was nice, though. A simple request was met with snarky attitude and laugh. They offer reservations. Ended up at the bar in front. They have two bars! Outside available, too. Huge dining areas in the back. There's an open kitchen setup. Menu is huge. Even brunch! Grilled cheese was pretty good, red stripe house special. Didn't take too long. Place is a little old fashioned looking, but it seems clean. Until you use the restroom, ew. Bartender Laura disappointed me. She was also snarky. Complaining, eye rolling, just rude. On a busy Saturday, full bar, perhaps they're stressed, fine. No excuse for incorrect drinks, luckily they still tasted good. Their desserts sounded decent, nothing special. They have a loyalty program but I'm not sure if I would return to ever use it. Maybe for takeout. I entered after hearing praise for this spot, but left disappointed. It's nothing special. read more

I tend not to critique a place after I had eaten there a few times, but I believe this is a unique situation. My wife and I attempted to eat at another place in Providence on a Saturday night, only to have to leave because it was so bad. My wife loves the Red Strip version in South County and suggested that we go to the one on Wayland Square. I was hesitant because my last few experiences were not very memorable. But I said OK. The one gripe I have always had about the place was that it was, by far, the loudest place I have ever eaten in. The walls could have some dampening objects on them, but the owners never have addressed this problem, or maybe they like it. Either way, I never felt comfortable in the place and never felt any desire to return. Ok, we solved that by actually dining a la fresco at the sidewalk table. The quick meal we had was superb. My wife had a burger and I had an open face Hanger steak sandwich. The meals were done to perfection; both were not over or under seasoned, cooked exactly as we asked. The salads were tasty; the fries were shoestring cut and great. The service was attentive without being hovering. I can say it was the first time I actually enjoyed a meal there because the distraction of sound did not sour my experience. I have done a 180 degree turn and will be back for a return meal. read more

Red Stripe is one of the most consistent, high-quality eateries in Providence - one of our Go To places if we are looking for an affordable mid-tier restaurant with a sophisticated atmosphere but not at all stuffy. The place is loud, which is great for us being we often have the kids in tow. This place is great for a family gathering, business luncheon or special occasion. You never feel overcharged, underfed or ripped off. My favorites: Steak Frittes, fries with aioli dipping sauce, the house tomato soup, not to mention the Hot and Dirty martini. Eat here: you will not be disappointed! read more

Red Stripe is very hard to review because what they do well, is extraordinarily good. However for the most art, the rest of their food is awesomely bad. So bad you can't finish it, even if you are hungry. So eating here is a matter of sticking to the best things on the menu which are the grilled cheeses, mussels, fries, beet-and-pear salad, and sometimes the soups. Avoid the salad nicoise and the BLT! And be careful with everything else. read more

You can't miss this place as it has a big fork on the awnking as you drive by. With many different moules dishes to choose from, you'll need to come back to try them all. We started with the goat cheese appetizer followed by mouclade and red stripe moules and of course a truffle burger. Don't drive by and not stop to give it a try. read more

Great location and atmosphere. We went on New Year's Eve and it was crowded but the food still came out fast. The French onion soup was delicious and the frites were great. I wish half the menu didn't consist of moules but there are plenty of options for everyone. read more

Red Stripe - French onion soup - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

A local favorite of ours. While the dining room can be a bit noisy, the service has always been great, and the food is delicious. We can't stop ordering the mussels with those awesome thin fries. We'll be back! read more

Love this place! We're regulars! Nothing crazy but everything is cooked well and served quickly! Try out the mussels and frites special!

Went once again for dinner - we seem to end up here every couple of months as we enjoy the place and the food. I had mussels as per usual. Others had a salad which felt somewhat limp; a lobster roll that was large and quite tasty; and fries that were crispy as requested. This time no deserts as we were all satiated. We drank different glasses of wine as per our tastes. The wait staff was attentive and pleasant. read more