So delicious! I liked the smaller portions because I was able to try a few different things and share. The duck was amazing, as well as the pork belly. I also enjoyed the chicken sandwich but we did get the hot sauce on the side which was a good choice because it was too spicy for me but my fiancé enjoyed it. read more

This place is definitely going to be a go to spot for me from now on. The food and drinks were all delicious. We started with the shrimp tostada and the duck confit poutine. Both were incredible! The poutine was hard to share because I wanted it all for myself! Perfect on a cold night. We then ordered the chicken liver toast with the onion jam and spiced peanuts. Soo good. We then ordered the gumbo which was rich, deep and a bit spicy which I loved. I can't wait to come back and try other things on their menu. read more

Such a unique menu- similar to their brother restaurant Broadway Bistro, it's tough to decide what to eat because the menu is like nothing I've ever seen- the waitress was great at describing the selections- terrific food with a great bar- don't expect anything average here because it's above and beyond! read more

Pretty excited to try this place out after reading some of the reviews. The rum drink, pretty strong but tasteful! I tried the crab avocado app - pretty good. The chic filet WOW, must have!! Our bartender was so attentive, definitely coming back. read more

Dont be fooled by the somewhat odd location, or its small trendy hipster appearance inside and out (which is kinda cool btw) this place, is great. The service is great, although the menu takes some getting used to and no ice in the complementary water is a little odd and requesting for ice which would normally mean dumping the water instead of carefully adding ice into it was weird..lol..atmosphere is very clean, we had the cheddar biscuits, duck drumettes, catfish sandwich, French fries and gravy, and the arugula salad, and cheese burger, Everything is clean and fresh well and seasoned , perfect sized portions that fill up and dont the break wallet as well good job guys read more

The Slow Rhode - Southern Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

This place is very cute and trendy- would make a nice spot for a date. Good selection of beers. Not many vegan options. We ordered fries and roasted butternut squash. The fries were great and the squash was nicely done with a creamy tahini sauce sprinkled with parsley and sesame seeds. There is some outdoor seating and two single-stall, gender-inclusive bathrooms. read more

We had pretty high expectations for this place, based on online reviews and personal recommendations, but I never go into a new place with too high of an expectation- I try to be reasonable, and above all, fair. That said, I'll start with what they got "right"; the positives. The place is bright and clean and rather "airy", especially for such a tiny space. It helped that they have a garage style door that can open up an entire side of the building. Our server was friendly, professional and courteous. The beer list was well thought-out, if a little limited. The drinks menu was creative, fun, but I wouldn't go as 'unique'. And here's where it all goes wrong... The space is small. Limited options for seating. I feel as though they might want to take away just one '2-top' table, thus giving diners a little more "elbow room". However, I've eaten at some "micro" restaurants in NYC and I'm not opposed to close quarters, if everything else is on point... ...so the space itself is not one of my overall criticisms. What bothers me is the thought that my wife and I were given the "rube" treatment. I feel that they may have taken a look at us, the fact that we were without beards, flip flops, ironic tee's, etc and decided that we were a couple of yokels from the sticks or squares from the 'burbs. This is my reasoning for this assumption. I really can't imagine any other reason that the table next to us would warrant more visits from the waitress- to a ratio of 5-to-1. It's not just that we were left alone for long periods of time. This often happens when there's only one server on- even in a small establishment, they can fall behind, and I'd never fault a waitress for that... ...but for each time she made it by our table, there seemed to be five visits to the next table; and we also ordered multiple items, drinks, etc. I don't think it was a matter of that other table requiring more runs. I honestly don't know what the reasoning was behind this lapse of service, and the server was decent in every other regard- so that's not really factoring in to my overall "negative" review. No, I'd say it's something else. We'll, a couple something elses. Culminating in that "toast"... Okay, this is what we ordered: There was a great sounding special; a bluefish fritter with some sort of aioli. I bet this dish was great...when it was first cooked, a few hours before our arrival. I am No stranger to previously fried, re-heated food. I do it all the time myself at home, with left overs. But this wasn't supposed to be left-overs. I was anticipating "first time" food...something fresh. Too bad, because I could tell that the taste was there. ....I kept thinking how nice it would be if I invented time travel, so that I could get my hands on these little fritters when they were young..oh well... We also ordered the poutine-type deal; French fries with gravy and duck confit. This was decent. Really quite nice actually. The fries were nice and dark and flavorful, just the way I like 'em. The duck wasn't the best tasting duck I've ever had, but it's still a pretty neat combination, overall. I have had better poutine, though- even at my local pub. But still- I give 'em an A for effort. Then comes the Pimento toast. We ordered it mostly based on a pic someone posted online. In the photo it looked rich, cheesy and delicious... ...not the 3 tiny burnt-ends of baguette with desiccated char on top that came to our table. (see photo). Really? Someone looked at this plate leaving the pass and said "Okay send it out"? Maybe it was the last of the night's bread. Maybe they were down to only 2 portions and someone made the executive decision to give the Good looking portion to the table with the fella in the man-bun, flip flops and filthy feet. "Give the burnt remains to that table over there; the rubes from Cranston. They won't know any better" That's all I can imagine. Because if this place consistently put out plates like this, there's no way they'd be getting all these positive reviews. read more

Best burger I've had in years. I'm not a fan of those trendy burgers... You know the ones that are far too big to fit in your mouth, with too many competing flavors and textures. I'm usually a purist. Burger with cheese, lettuce and tomato, on a bun. And NOT a brioche bun. What's up with everyone and their brioche buns?! The Slow Rhode's burger is the perfect size and has simple yet delicious accoutrements (finely chopped and caramelized onions- yum!) served on a nice fresh bun. OH and the fries? Amazing. They give you a ton too. I ate them all. read more

Had dinner here on a Friday night. The location is a little awkward, but does have a decent parking lot. The restaurant itself is very small inside. Anticipate being in close quarters with your neighboring table. The decor is chic and pays homage to our little state. The food was good. It was a small menu and it's seasonal so if you look at other yelp reviews be aware that they might not have the item on the menu. The menu consists of small plates and a couple of options for big plates. We ordered a couple of the small plates including gumbo and fries with duck confit. Definitely a must try on those two items. Not sure how long they will keep them on the menu though. The service was excellent and quick. Our waitress was friendly and attentive. I would definitely go back and recommend this restaurant. read more

I absolutely love slow rhode. So much so, that sometimes I'm there a couple times of week. It's not a huge place but The ambiance is perfect. Their bar is awesome and if the dining area is full and it's nice enough, you can sit outside! Their burger is amazing. The hot fried chicken is HOT but served with the best side of potato salad ever. Their gravy french fries are a must. I love the different toast and their drinks are amazing. Highly suggest the gin because it's my favorite but tequila and rum are delicious too. I've probably tried everything on the menu (even when they update it) If you're in the area, definitely check it out! Oh yeah, they're pet friendly too. One of my favorite spots in providence. read more

I love Slow Rhode. They have achieved some amazing flavors with a simple and more than affordable menu. The custom cocktails are all top notch with the pablano infused tequila as my favorite for sure. The menu is surprisingly affordable while still throwing some amazing flavors at you. Every veggie dish I've tried has been amazing wether it be carrots or yams or asparagus they always hit you with flavors. The duck drummettes are a must try. The crispy fatty duck with the acidity of their white coriander bbq sauce, just falling off the bone, it's a must try, they absolutely kill this this dish. I just had their pork belly and smoked broccoli dish and it was another home run. Crispy Smokey broccoli with nice chunks of crispy, melt in your mouth pork belly. Cooked perfectly. I think I might have pre'd in my pants a lil as I took the first few bites of that crispyness. It was truly amazing. The smokeyness of the broccoli the savory fatty pork belly and the creamy sauce was spot on. I highly recommend getting this dish while it's on the menu, they always do pork belly perfectly here. read more

The drinks here are amazing!! I love the gumbo and fried chicken!! It is also super cute inside!

I had high hopes for this new spot based on all the reviews but it did not live up to my expectations. The space is intimate and cool and the staff were very nice and attentive so these aspects did not disappoint me, it was the actual food that was the problem. The hubbster & I love southern food and we were super excited by this menu but everything was just ok. We started off with the pimento toast and crawfish beignets, the toast good but nothing special and the beignets were akin to a clam cake. They were fluffy but small and you get 3 of them, they didn't have a lot of crawfish in them either. My husband said it tasted a lot like jiffy mix, which I dig but expected more for the cost. The spicy sauce that accompanies was very good though. My husband decided to have the gumbo as his entree because he LOVES gumbo, but he wasn't thrilled with this one. Major let down, it was very earthy and the flavors just seemed a little odd. I opted for the hot chicken and was pleasantly surprised that the chicken was boneless, pounded out very thin and crispy. But I did not find this dish to be very hot, it had a little heat but I expected much more. The actual chicken was a good size piece of meat but it came with the smallest scoop of potato salad, although that potato salad was delicious. Maybe small plates just aren't our style, but after $60 we left underwhelmed and hungry. We ended up having to grab a pizza on the way home. None of the food we had was bad, but none of it was great either. It was just "meh" and that sucks because I really wanted to love this place. read more

I've had lukewarm expectations before stepping foot into the makeshift restaurant-out-of-a-garage, especially since we were driving through a rather nasty rainstorm, through a pseudo-sketchy neighborhood of good ol' Providence. That being said, I was really impressed with the overall quality of the food and the ambiance of the establishment. The overall cuisine is like tapas meet southern style cooking, with gumbos, fried chicken as two of the shining stars of our meal, but also a few surprises, such as the duck poutines and the beet salad. My favorite dish was definitely the hot chicken, which, as all of the reviews mentioned, is actually quite spicy, but in a good, blow inward and enjoying every bite kinda way. The skin was perfectly crispy and I can't believe how perfectly it complemented the coolness of the potato salad. The confit gumbo was also quite a surprise with its intense flavoring and generous portions of meat. I was not a crazy fan of the fries and the beet salad, but my friend loved it a lot, so to each his/her own. I thought the beet salad was good, but the serving size was too small. The fries...well, maybe I'm just a bit too health conscious. As for the decor, the Slow Rhode has a nice new-age and hipster vibe that is desirable for first dinner dates. The one thing that I had to mention is that our waitress was quite absent minded and often ignored us, even though we were trying to flag her down throughout the whole dinner. She did ultimately refill our water at the end of our meal...once. Overall, I actually had a decent meal and will bring the fiancee back to try some of the other tasty treats. Price wasn't too shabby either, $40 for two people (before tip and tax) Food: 4 stars Price: 3-4 stars Service: 3 stars Ambiance: 3-4 stars read more

The only reason I'm giving this a 4 is that I didn't experience nearly as much of the menu as I wanted to, but imagine when I do, this will shoot up to a 5! I really liked my experience here, we came at night and it was about half full in an obscure part of the West End, but there was parking which was convenient. We sat at the bar and had some solid cocktails and appetizers. This is from the same people as Broadway Bistro and you can tell the common threads of food prep, taste and style...though Slow Rhode is more casual with a southern comfort twist. The cauliflower was outstanding - and I don't even like cauliflower on the regular. I also really enjoyed the filet of fish sandwich - it was really tender and wasn't overdone with frying. Can't wait to come back and experience it more! read more

Love this new little place - 5 minute walk from our apartment, amazing food, drinks, and the #1 reason I love it: no one's dressed in tight, high-water hipster pants, ready to snub you when you walk in (I originally wrote the names of the other fine Providence establishments I had in mind but... I suppose it's not nice to say) read more

Great small plates - the shaved beer salad was a lovely summer snack. My pisco cocktail was a little sweet and flat for my taste, but bartender was happy to accommodate by adding some lime juice. Overall enjoyable experience on a summer evening. read more

Unfortunately my review is based solely on my experience, and not the food. What I mean by this is they lost out on me being a customer as I tried to call for a pickup order to dry them out while here on business. However after multiple calls no one answered and it went to voicemail with a full mailbox. Simply poor customer service, poor business practices, a lost sale and a lost customer. And a bad review. read more

A great new addition to our local restaurant scene. The food is reasonably priced so you are more likely to try several dishes. The quality of food was high. I had the oyster sandwich which was very good. The fries are delicious (they do taste a lot like 5 Guys). We shared the crawfish appetizer which was small yet tasty (honestly the food was rich so I would rather have smaller portions). Next time I would like to try some of the vegetable and salad dishes which sounded interesting. The service was excellent and friendly. For a new restaurant they were very efficient. read more

Excellent all around! Really interesting mix of food with something for everyone. A lot of fried options and generally on the fried side of things (not for those on a diet). They do a lot of small plates and large plates so a great place to share a bunch of interesting dishes. And in a refreshing surprise, the servings are good sized, even the small plates. Great beer on draft as well! read more

We had a decent meal with friendly service. The gravy fries with the duck confit were delicious. We were a little underwhelmed by the Mac & Cheese, but still cleaned our plates. Cool atmosphere with a different menu and wide beer selection. read more

This is soley on drinks/service. Ordered capirihnas and asked to make them sweeter for my friends. She did just that, and it was delicious. She Always had a smile on, and we felt so welcomed. Took a quick glance at the menu, and I cant wait to come back! Everything sounds awesome. read more

I am always happy to have more dining spots on the west side. Yay to this new establishment, in general! I do think there's a little room for growth, and look forward to seeing how the menu develops over time. My party tried a number of things, and they were all tasty, if not as southern as I hoped. As a long-time Georgia resident, I was really looking forward to pimento toast. Alas, the pimento was served melted on a baguette! The whole point of this cheese spread is its unique, pasty texture. Please don't melt it! Let it shine! Otherwise...the fries with duck were delicious. The burgers were solid, if a bit basic. Maybe add a spicy ketchup? The gumbo was yummy, although it could've use a thicker roux. Overall, the dining experience here ends up being pretty similar to the Red Fez, but a hair more expensive. I'd love to see the addition of some more classically southern items--especially the ones that require slow cooking, like brisket and other delicious barbecues. And can we get some corn bread, too?? read more

Loved it! Perfect little hole in the wall bar. Awesome vibe, and the food and drinks are great!

A very trendy and cool spot that serves up small dishes perfect for sharing. This was my first time at the Slow Rhode and I felt like I was at a really cool downtown NYC bar. The menu is quite limited but are the perfect pairings with their drinks. The ambiance makes the Slow Rhode a great restaurant if you are going on a first date since it feels intimate but relaxed. My date and I started off with the Crab Salad Toast which was an absolute hit. They were so delicious I wanted to order a few more rounds. Next we moved onto the grilled asparagus which came with this highly addicting sesame mayo. Who said veggies can't be fun?! Next we tried the fries with gravy and duck and the spicy greens. The spicy greens dressing was absolutely fabulous and the fries with gravy (which is basically their take on poutine) was pretty good but hearty. Everything we ordered was loaded with flavor, which is just the way I like it. All and all, I will defiantly be visiting the Slow Rhode again. read more

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My go-to restaurant when I'm looking for a light bite to eat, and wine with friends. Such a nice hole in the wall that ALWAYS starts the night off right. read more

Great place for drinks and tapas style food. The music is not live but it is great. The ambiance is nice also. Not too crowded, not too noisy. I highly recommend it. read more

The Slow Rhode was on my list as, I understand it is from the owners of Broadway Bistro-one of my favorite restaurants in RI. Starting with the decor and ambiance- It has a modern and minimalist aesthetic. The low lighting adds to an imitate feel and a meloow vibes. The music was pretty eclectic- heard Bob Marley, to The Doors and Barry White...all on my own playlist.- 4/5 The service was good and very friendly and professional- 4.5/5 The cocktails/drink menu- It has a very extensive selection of spirits at the bar and the Mezcal cocktail I had was excellent- I had two, which gave me a nice buzz. My partner had a bottle of red wine(?) which she shared with our friends. They reported that it was a nice wine. 5/5. The Food- The menu offers both small plates and "big plates"- We order the squash , brussel sprouts and beet salad small plates- They were all good with the beets and the brussels sprouts being the netter of the 3- 4/5. Big plates- I ordered the Fried Chicken- It was tasty and fairly spicy served with pickles and potato salad- 3.5/5, my partner had the gumbo, which she like but not loved. 3.5/5. The Slow Rhode was good, but no where as good as my experiences at the Broadway Bistro. It warrants a possible return trip. The overall price was excellent as our meal which included 4-5 cocktails and a bottle of wine, with plenty of food for 4 people came out to $150. 5/5. Salud! read more

The food was ok, but not worth the fat. Drinks were ok too. Not outstanding.

Have to walk bit to this gem (off the beaten path). Had great meal( small plates and bigger plate). Duck Drumettes were amazing great beer selection and drinks!! Great service and excellent staff recommendations on what to try. If you get there and there's a wait just stop next door to the Brewery and enjoy the time until you can be seated. You won't regret it! read more

Absolutely such a lovely atmosphere. Beautiful bar with well-lit New England liquors, available outside seating and very friendly calm service. We got the duck drumettes which were positively lovely and three kinda of delicious. Music is lively, no complaints at all - wish I had more hinder to explore the menu more. Thank you !! read more

Awesome ambiance, Great drinks... We had the vodka, with spiced pear, and it was awesome. Food is amazing... But when they say the fried chicken spicy, they truly mean spicy. I like spicy foods, and it was almost too much for me. Going back again soon :-) read more

Went to The Slow Rhode after seeing good reviews on Yelp. Was very impressed . The restaurant is small with a modern rustic decor . We got there early around 530 and was able to grab seats at the bar . Within the next hour the place was busy and no seats where available . The bartender, Joe was very nice and helpful with the menu. We ordered the cauliflower with the beat hummus which was good. I also has the pimental toast which was good as well. For dinner I had the hot fried chicken which was amazing. There is a lot of heat with this dish which I like . Comes with pickles and potato salad which help. Will definitely be going again . The best thing is that for a place in down town Providence they have a parking lot so no driving around the block a hundred times trying to find a space . read more

Great new spot. Food was delicious and very reasonably priced. The burger was tasty, cooked perfectly, and had a very homemade flavor. The fries were also extremely fresh, almost reminiscent of Five Guys, but better. The staff was very friendly too. We will definitely be back. read more

Outstanding burger! Stole a friends duck drumette and it was also delicious. Can't wait to come back and sample more dishes off the menu!

We had the spicy chicken and it was okay. Not too much more than exactly what it's labeled which is fine. I found the menu to be a little overpriced for this restaurant location. I think it's nice decor and cozy but didn't WOW me like other people have noticed. I will def be back to try for another shot! Maybe ordered wrong thing! read more

Great small plates, nice draught selection, outdoor seating, and friendly staff : a neighbourhood gem. read more

The Slow Rhode - Food side - Southern Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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These chefs are taking simple dishes and preparing and executing them so excellently; your taste buds won't believe it. Friend and I went to The Slow Rhode last night (Monday) and will be going back there regularly. We sat at the bar and Ethan greeted with charm and took care of us as our bartender. He kept our drinks and water glasses full. We ordered a few things to get familiar with the place; burger and fries, sauteed kale with clams, pimento cheese on sliced baguette, gumbo, and the broccoli casserole. Everything was excellent and came out quickly and hot! Very nice and unique to have a taste of the south here in Federal hill. I also had the Bourbon cocktail and loved it. Mind you; I'm a picky guy with drinks. This place gets Five stars for Price, Service, Quality and Ambience. The bill was around $40. Very laid back vibe. What are you waiting for? read more

This place is good. Like really good. Great beer selection. Food is amazing and comes out quick. I will say it's a bit small. I'm not sure how people are getting right in and seated with large parties. We went with a 4 top and it took about an hour to get seated. Not a problem and I'm not hurt by it. But going with more than that and expecting to get seated quick on a weekend is unrealistic. Because it's so small they only staffed one bartender and two waitresses. So the service was a little slow. Again. The food makes up for it. However, I will say that having worked in the service industry for many years, I'm not sure how anyone could ever be overwhelmed by working here. I can't say this enough though, the food is awesome. I'll definitely be coming back. read more

Incredible new spot! We came in around 10:30 last night and were the last people in the restaurant but Keera treated us as if we were her first customers of the night! So important to feel welcomed into an establishment late at night, so thank you for your hospitality Keera! The drinks (a classic old fashioned and Moscow mule) were spot on and all of our small plates lived up to my expectations. If you leave this place hungry, chances are you're either cheap or obese, so steer clear. If you're down to experience something new, and unique in a cute space, then give the slow rhode a shot! We will definitely be back! read more