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The George on Washington St

3.8 (212 reviews)
Closed • 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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Tracy B.

Out with the hubby for date night and happened to see The George and the menu looked ok so we headed in. He noticed downstairs (it was Sat night) it was a comedy show night - so we ended up going downstairs... The vibe down there is cute, couches, dim lit, comics, small stage, Ordered a ton of food. Got some drinks. It was a good night, the comics were funny, the place is small enough for lots of crowd participation. The food was just meh, but I imagine you dont go here for the food after having been in the club, Loved the vibe and would go back for drinks and another show. Would just eat somewhere else next time. The staff was all great, super welcoming and friendly!

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Jennifer T.

2.5/5 stars Beautiful venue I'm sure in the light of day. We came here in evening for Valentine's Day and left a bit disappointed, especially given the $200+ bill. Drinks were the best part, and the crab cakes were fine, but my steak was cold and poorly presented, and the lamb chops felt overpriced for the portion. We were seated downstairs despite reserving upstairs, and valet parking wasn't mentioned, so we paid to park separately. Overall, I don't want to judge the entire restaurant by a single busy holiday service, but for the price, the experience left us underwhelmed. With better communication, attention to detail, and consistency in the kitchen, this place could be worth the splurge -- but unfortunately, Valentine's Day just wasn't it for us. Probably one of the only bad restaurant experiences in dealing with a restaurant that is in $100s of dollars in table price since I've lived here. Very underwhelming. Definitely couldn't risk going back.

Cassie R.

This place is absolutely incredible! We showed up randomly on a Saturday night and they were able to accommodate us easily on the bar side. From the outside the place looks a little divey, but inside it is beautifully decorated and furnished. Very colonial means modern, dark heavy wood, linen table cloths and cozy/comfy seating. The food and drink meanu is extensive and impressive! I got a major kick out of signature cocktails all being revolutionary wat themed. I ordered "The Pear-fect President" and it truly was a perfect cocktail. For dinner I ordered the surf and turf special. The filet was cooked and seasoned to perfection, the shrimps were large and you could tell the mashed potatoes were freshly made in house. This is place could go back and back to!

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Jude B.

Check out their Monday night specials, entrées & a bottle of wine for $55. What a great deal in this day and age of dining prices increasing. We met friends there and all of us enjoyed our dinners. I have the slow cooked beef shank on the special menu, moist and tasty like grandma's Sunday dinners. It came with soup, salad and wine, tho not high end, but very drinkable. George is reliable for a tasty meal in a swanky environment and very good service.

Seafood Fra Diavolo
K B.

It is not The George I remember. Haven't been in a while and decided for a Valentine's Day dinner with my girlfriend. Well, the meal was not worth the money. Lobster was overcooked in seafood fra diavolo. The stuffed mushroom appetizer served on a bed of wilted lettuce? Are we in 2002 to put 5 stuffed mushrooms on wilted lettuce leaves? The lamb was actually good, so that saved it. I will say that it is unlikely I'll come back to the George. But, I used to love this place.

Andrea R.

I was pleasantly surprised at this restaurant that is a block away from the convention center. The ambiance is amazing! It's a mix of high end dining with a casual feel. The drinks were wand my salmon was so flavorful. The service was good and pleasant. I look forward to returning.

Short Rib Sandwich w/ sweet potato fries
David L.

When dining out, if the food is fantastic, I can overlook mediocre service or ambiance. The George, on the other hand, provides great ambiance and service, but the food was nothing particularly special or memorable. Our favorite dish was the pork chop, which was paired with classic sweet apple and maple flavors, and a hearty mound of home style mashed potatoes. The French onion soup was sweet and comforting, but the focaccia used made me miss a traditional bread crouton that is better suited to soak up broth. Similarly, the salty toppings and flavor combination of the prosciutto and arugula pizza and garlicky Asiago crust was really good. Like the soup, the "bread" was disappointing as the dough showed no signs of being grilled, and it was tough and chewy like a store bought Boboli. * Note, they charge a 4% fee for payment by credit card, which seems excessive and unethical.

Espresso martini
Arelis L.

This place was great! We went got a private party and the food was amazing, the staff were so friendly, and the drinks were tasty. We ended up going back the next night for cocktails!

Dirty martini....chefs kiss!
Kim S.

Amazing as always! The George is a consistently great dining experience. The ambiance is perfect for a romantic date night and we were seated near the bar where the owner and various other musicians played the piano. So many talented individuals! The dirty martinis with blue cheese olives and sangria were perfectly made. The calamari with the Thai chili sauce was phenomenal, it was crispy and tasty. My husband said it was the best calamari he has had. We both thoroughly enjoyed our entrees, I had the chicken francese and he had the short ribs. If you are going to a show at PPAC, this is the perfect location for a pre-show meal...then you can stop back for a drink and live entertainment after as well. I also love that the owner stops by tables to check on your meal!

Pork chop
Nathan B.

Best pork chop I ever had! Ambience was nice. Staff were super friendly and helpful. Everything on the menu sounded good. I got their pork chop on recommendation. It didn't disappoint.

Krys C.

I went here for dinner for my birthday I did not enjoy the meal but I was pleasantly pleased with the waiter which made up for the disappointment with the meal. I ordered the veal dish and the veal was very bland no flavor. My replacement dish was the beef short ribs which were okay. The beef short rib was cold but thankfully the mash potatoes were hot. My husband ordered the risotto and scallops dish. He enjoyed the scallops but the risotto wasn't fully cooked and some of it was crunchy. We also ordered the crab cakes and although the crab cakes had good flavor and seasoned well. The crab cakes had a lot of filler of breadcrumbs very little crab. The restaurant was beautifully decorated and the piano playing was lovely.

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How difficult is it to get a seat near the piano for drinks on a Saturday night?

When I was there they were just starting out and it was easy to walk in with no reservations. My friends, who live in the area, tell me it is slamming busy now. Unless something has changed, the piano player is only there on Thursdays. Friday and… 

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Somehow, despite having lived here for years and spending plenty of time around downtown…read moreProvidence, I had never been to The Eddy. I'm honestly not sure how I missed it, because this is exactly the kind of place I like finding. It is the true definition of a small cocktail bar. The space is tiny, intimate, and has a very specific atmosphere, so if you're looking for a big place with plenty of tables, this probably isn't it. If you're looking for a great cocktail in a cozy little bar, however, you're in the right place. The cocktail menu is excellent. There are a lot of creative options that go well beyond the standard collection of Old Fashioneds, Margaritas, and Martinis you'll find at most bars. The drinks are imaginative without becoming gimmicky, and the combinations we tried were really well balanced and interesting. You can tell there is some serious thought behind the cocktail program, and it makes ordering something new a lot of fun. Our waitress was fantastic as well. My wife ordered a drink that apparently isn't something every bartender is familiar with, so our waitress went back to the bartender to ask about it. The bartender immediately knew exactly what she was talking about, which was a nice little reminder that these people actually know their drinks. Our waitress was friendly, attentive, and made the whole experience easy without hovering over us. The music deserves a mention, too. It was fantastic and fit the atmosphere perfectly. The Eddy has that comfortable, slightly dark cocktail-bar feeling where you can sit down, have a drink, listen to good music, and actually enjoy being there rather than feeling like you're sitting in a loud restaurant waiting for someone to bring you your check. My only real warning is that this place is genuinely small. That is part of its charm, but it also means getting in and finding a seat can be difficult at times, particularly when it's busy. You probably shouldn't show up with a large group expecting to immediately find a table. For two people looking for a couple of really good cocktails, though, it's pretty much ideal. The prices are also quite reasonable for the quality of the drinks. You're obviously paying cocktail-bar prices rather than dive-bar prices, but I didn't feel like we were being taken advantage of. Considering the creativity and quality of what we were drinking, I thought the prices were perfectly fair. I'm actually a little annoyed that I went this long without knowing The Eddy existed. Providence has so many cocktail bars that you can spend years here and still keep discovering places you've somehow walked past a hundred times. The Eddy is definitely going on the list of places we need to come back to, and we will 100% be back.

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We were looking for a place to have cocktails before a show and stumble upon this bar…read more The place was small but had a great ambiance. Our server was attentive and gave us great suggestions. I tried four cocktails some from their new menu and some of their past drinks, they were all great. My favorite was the Passion Fruit Martini and the Strawberry , the Sumac Paloma was great. The most unique drink was the Saffron & Black Lime Daiquiri, a little savority. My least favorite but it was interesting to try.

This was my second time at Marcelino's. I came last year with a group of people, and I had a…read morecompletely different (better) experience. This year was the complete opposite. I came with one other person around 10:30pm on a weeknight. It was not crowded and we were sat near the back, next to the bathrooms-not ideal. Our waitress seemed a bit impatient and rude. She did not introduce herself so I don't know what her name was. We were caught up in conversation and our waitress was rushing us to order. We wanted to order dessert but we were informed that the kitchen was closed so we were unable to. We both ended up ordering Passionfruit Martinis and they were high-quality with great attention to detail. It's essentially a classic martini with passionfruit-flavored popping boba, served over a large ice cube. The drink was impressive and is the sole reason this review gets any stars. Usually I'm asked prior if we need separate receipts or if they're together, but my waitress failed to do that. The waitress came over with the receipt and I politely asked her to separate the check. She told me the drinks were the same price and to split it. We needed separate itemized receipts, I felt like I shouldn't have needed to justify why. I asked her again to do it and she actually split it for us. My friend and I were deep into conversation and another employee came over with an attitude and told us they were closing and my friend wasn't even able to finish her drink. She even made a comment on the rudeness of the employees and how it made the experience uncomfortable. Overall, I felt like the service left a bad impression on me. I'm not sure if I will return in the future. The drinks were pretty unique but the service was not pleasant.

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Very cool cocktail bar in Providence!…read more Stopped in here after a lovely dinner and comedy show. It was super mysterious trying to find this place since it's located in what looks like an abandoned building. To get in you need to press a button on the intercom system and say "Juniper" and then they will buzz you in. A very unique experience for sure. We split one of their tequila cocktails which was just okay but would love to come back here to try some others. Highly recommend stopping in here either before or after dinner. Cheers

A lovely hidden gem that's great for a date night or a night out with friends! The vibes and…read moreatmosphere were so fun. The place is nestled away inside the Room & Works building with just a call box and no sign, so make sure you know the password! We came in with another group in front of us, so unfortunately, we didn't get the chance to say the password ourselves, but we'd love to return for the full experience! Be warned that the place is quite small, so you'll most likely have to wait since they do not take reservations. For a party of two on a Saturday night, our wait was around 40 minutes, and we were eventually seated by the bar. I will say that the seating arrangements could be thought out a little better because we had to play musical chairs quite a few times throughout the night. That aside, the drinks themselves were quite good! You can tell the bartenders are very skilled and passionate about crafting their cocktails. For any Star Wars fans out there, the tiki drinks are served in mugs featuring some of your favorite characters, which was such a fun touch! Overall, the drinks were on the pricier side, but I'd say they were well worth it. Definitely a fun spot to check out!

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