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    Strive Kitchen + Bar

    4.0 (45 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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    Wagyu special with mash and asparagus
    Kylie K.

    5/5 decor with local artists on display...hostess allowed us to select our own seats which didn't disappoint. There are 3 stories of delightful furnishings, even the bathrooms are thoughtfully decorated. The few negatives were menu items not being available, the server not knowing what was in a dish or that his shadow employee was chomping on bubble gum (that was really distracting), and it took reminding to get out "table bread". New chef in the kitchen who added fun stuff to the apps...servers should know the menu better and relax! Next time I will come for brunch and ask to look at the speak easy. Overall, highly recommend but speak up if you need something because our server didn't make any recommendations other than what we asked about. For example, I had a teenager with me - àwhy not offer to make a mocktail?

    meatballs
    Tim S.

    This is the best dining experience i have enjoyed in Providence. Chicken tacos- awesome; Steak and sushi - on point; pizza - OMG; great truffle fries; and the 3rd best meatballs ever after MeMay and an unarmed restaurant. Larger portions for less. Expert note: small parking lot in back off Fiore Street. Owner and servers are fantastic.

    Edwine P.

    This place was delicious! Everything tasted sooo good! The Grilled Steak Pizza was a favorite for sure! So good with the focaccia crust! Service was great and timely. Our server was sweet! Went for an early dinner on a weeknight, so it wasn't too packed. Great drinks also! It had a great vibe and I appreciated the decor. Very modern but also fun! Parking was hard to find, ended up parking in the lot next door, which seemed to be fine, but this place does have a parking lot. Gotta enter on the Hawkins st. side. Overall, will definitely be back.

    Strive for Pear-fection
    Candice S.

    Wow, what a letdown. I was super excited to come here with friends but let me tell you it wasn't a pleasant experience. I will say the space is beautifully decorated and they have ample parking. We ordered the street corn dip and the buffalo calamari to start with some drinks. The drinks were nicely made but the appetizer size was extremely small. There was too much buffalo cause on the calamari. The corn dip tasted like a cheap queso with corn on top. Then we placed food orders to only be told that the wrong menu was distributed to everyone in the restaurant and we needed to pick new items. This led us to leaving because we weren't please with those options. Here is where it gets worse. We go to the valet and there is one person ahead of us (We had 2 cars with our group). The people driving pull out the wrong car that didn't belong to anyone waiting. Then they took the cars of newly arriving guests and blocked in our cars. Then they pull out another car and leave MY KEYS IN THAT OTHER CAR. They notice my keys are in someone elses car and have to quickly go after them to get my keys. What would have happened if they didn't notice in enough time or the other car didn't stop or if I wasn't there? Not to mention they took our cars in the wrong order so people who were waiting got taken care of after others. it was just a mess. I don't feel comfortable coming back here after this experience.

    Mike P.

    A gem on Admiral street. This well-designed, attractive restaurant maximizes its space. I love how the second floor overlooks the first floor. The speakeasy in the basement is very cozy. The service is excellent. Karissa was top notch. The pear martini was made to perfection. The chicken parm was nicely done, the potatoes were perfectly seasoned, and my friend's beet salad & pizza were also delicious. Looking forward to coming back

    Blueberry French Toast
    Katie C.

    Beautiful restaurant with amazing food! I was really blown away by the aesthetic interior and even more blown away by how incredible the food was! We came here for brunch on a Saturday (also a plus, that brunch isn't just on Sunday) and enjoyed bottomless mimosas, different food options and relaxed. The staff were so friendly and accommodating. Reservations recommended, we used Open Table. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is there didn't seem to be a designated parking area and it is on a main road. We ended up parking in a big parking lot just a block over, not difficult.

    Calamari
    Liliana D.

    I'll start off by saying the space is beautifully decorated and has multi level seating which I thought was really nice. Bathrooms all have a theme which I appreciated and were very clean. Ample parking around back which was huge given the area doesn't have much street parking. The food was good but I think the menu was a little overpriced for what you got. Paid almost $30 for the charcuterie board and I didn't think they gave enough variety of cheeses or meats and very little at that. No complaints about the calamari I thought that was excellent and my drink was good but nothing to really rave about. Server was very nice and as very knowledgeable about the menu. The host also was pleasant and came around and asked how everything was. They have a speakeasy in the basement which I just loved. Loved the music and the decor but I'm not sure of too many people know about it yet because it was empty besides us and another couple. But it's definitely a cool spot to check out. But be advised the menu is pricey.

    Salmon entree
    Renata J.

    Tried for the first time the other day and was glad I did. The food was amazing! The atmosphere was beautiful and the service was excellent! Cody the bartender make a delicious blood orange martini. I'll definitely go back. I hope they have espresso crème brûlée next time! That was a bummer but not a deal breaker!

    Bag of Fries Fried Cauliflower
    Angel S.

    I came to check this place out on a Thursday night. It was pretty empty when we got there but later in the night the bar filled up. This is where you get cute and go out for a drink and app. You may not be blown away by the food, but you may be blown away by the interior design - they did a great job laying this place out. They have 3 floors with a sexy speak easy on the bottom floor. They have friendly staff, great service and all the spots to take pics. The experience + aesthetic was a 10/10 with the food + drinks being 7/10.

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    Absolutely delicious wings, pasta and pizza. Killer drinks (recommend the pear martini!!) and calamari

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    We held a baby shower on the second floor, ambiance was great, service was good. Food was excellent.

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    4.3
    (461 reviews)
    1.8 mi
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    Drinks are amazing; music, crowd, ambiance, and service are just exceptional…read more The winter gimlet is one of the best cocktails I've ever had. I continue (& will continue) to come back here specifically for this drink!!

    Interesting cocktail bar that under delivered. The place definitely doesn't have a warm inviting…read morevibe, it's cold and dark. Really could use better lighting and aesthetics. Not the kind of place I really want to sit in and enjoy a cocktail. Dungeon like. The music is loud hip hop, not something I mind, but worth noting if thats not for you. I sat at the bar, and honestly didn't feel like it was super clean. I don't think the counter had been wiped down for a while. Staff were doing their best but seemed overwhelmed on a Saturday night. I was watching them make the cocktails and did not feel like it was very sanitary. They've got one small sink they're rinsing everything in, they were chucking stuff, literally chucking and slamming metal. They were dumping out people's drinks into the same side of the sink and then rinsing in the other side. But stuff was splashing into what should be the clean side. It's not a good setup for a cocktail bar. The cocktail menu had 8 drinks on it, 2 they were out of. Nothing had whiskey in it. I got a drink called Darjeeling something. Really didn't like it, didn't taste balanced and it looked different than someone else's who ordered the same thing, not sure if the bartender forgot an ingredient. The bartender also wasn't tasting the drinks which I usually see to ensure it was made correctly. This one had curry in it as a listed ingredient and it was just way too strong a flavor. It was a rum drink with some mezcal but it just tastes like mezcal and curry powder. The place was pretty busy but people were coming and going frequently. There's only one bathroom which really isn't enough for a bar. Seems like there's potential here but I didn't like the menu offerings and the sanitary concerns leave me with no desire to come back here.

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    Deadbeats

    4.8
    (22 reviews)
    2.0 mi

    So if you have lived on the west side of Providence for a while, you surely are aware of the legend…read morethat was the E & O . So, I was understandably hesitant about a new bar moving into what was considered by many to be hallowed ground. Since I walk by it on my way home from work, I decided to stop in soon after it first opened to see what it was like. And now I am a regular and it's one of my favorite watering holes in the city. Super cool atmosphere, with tons of horror movie memorabilia on the walls. A couple of pinball machines ( including a brand new Evil Dead one which is really sweet), and neat liitle outback area for nicer days. They also occasionally have music and drag shows inside, and in the summer months cool shows outside in the parking lot next door. You can also grab a grilled cheese or a hot dog from Puggles Grilled Cheese most days of the week if you're feeling peckish. And my favorite thing... PICKLEBACKS.... !!!! All the drinks are cheap and they have a good selection of beers and ciders. Maybe most importantly, the owners Jeff and Courtney are absolutely lovely people who really understood keeping the locals vibe of the E & O era but also being it's own thing. Definitely support this great establishment.

    Who doesn't love a good dive bar? If you like strong drinks, year-round Halloween decor, Ronald…read moreMcDonald (go find out what I'm talking about) and pinball Deadbeats is your spot. They also have a great jukebox. Bartenders are friendly and quick. There's usually some kind of punch available with a name like Ecto-cooler which is a weird color but completely delicious if you're into that sort of thing. They sometimes have pop-ups there, one time they had fancy grilled cheese sandwiches. Definitely a fun spot! It's pretty small inside so just know that and don't roll in with a huge crew...

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    Get in, loser, we're going drinking.
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    The Jake Speakeasy Lounge

    The Jake Speakeasy Lounge

    4.6
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    0.8 mi

    I have been here a couple of times. Most recently, I threw an event here with attorneys and law…read morestudents. The program went great, and everyone loved the venue! We ended up having a last-minute venue change to Ladder, and I am so happy that the prior venue fell through. I worked directly with the owner, who was awesome! He was able to work with what we wanted/needed to be covid friendly during an event, and he was always accessible. I had preselected appetizers for everyone, and I did drink tickets. We ended up taking The Jake lounge, which worked out perfect for us. We had our own bathrooms and had our own bartender and servers. Highly recommend it if you are throwing an event!

    I recently hosted a baby shower at the Jake and wanted to tell anyone planning on hosting an event…read morethat The Jake is the perfect venue! The venue itself is perfect for a fun and relaxed event. The room was spotless and the staff was extremely accommodating to any requests from myself or my guests! As for the food! Delicious, pipping hot and beautifully presented! The gourmet pizza appetizers were amazing and set upon in an attractive station presentation. The buffet was perfect.... We are a family of foodies and all agreed that the Chicken Francaise was delectable! Penne pink vodka would rival any of your well known Italian restaurants! Everyone remarked on the fabulous food! I am sure that this is the best event venue in Rhode Island by far. Do not hesitate to book your next party at The Jake! You and your guests will be thrilled!

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    The Jake Speakeasy Lounge
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