Consistently good food and vibes... Laid back casual and worthwhile... A nice place to go for al fresco dining.... read more

The Slow Rhode is my go to place in Providence when I want a tasty, no fuss, two dollar sign dining experience. It's my old reliable. I know I can always get a seat and the food will not disappoint. Their menu changes a lot and they use fresh, local, seasonal ingredients. Their seafood is fried so perfectly. I don't know how they do it - never greasy and always crispy. I always have pleasant service here and I've enjoyed all the drinks I've tried. They have an excellent selection of craft beer, wine, and cocktails. read more

Im giving it 3 stars because although the drinks were good, the food was okay not the best. I got there with my friend and was told that there was a table that would be ready for us, and next thing we know there's 2 other groups waiting to be seated. We all eventually sat at the same time, although our table was ready before the other 2. Our server decided to take the other 2 groups order before ours when we were there way before. We waited almost 10-15 minutes until our server came and took our order. It was annoying to see the others who came in after us get there food before us. Our food took almost 30-45 minutes to come out, and all our server could do is keep asking us if we wanted more drinks, I was already done with 2. I really wished the service was better because the drinks were good but with the food coming out late and it also being cold just didn't sit right with me. read more

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Cheche, slick and still very comfortable. The atmosphere is inviting and bright. The outdoor colorful bar stools are alluring. The indoor seats are an invitation for community to connect over the Shirley Temples made from REAL Italian maraschino cherries and sprite from the can not on tap and delicious tapas. I'd label it a date place. We were there on a Sunday @5pm so it was very low key. I'm sure Thursday, Friday and Saturday the garage glass door is open for that summer air! The duck plates were delicious, the fries homemade and crispy. The burgers were well seasoned and piping hot. read more

The Slow Rhode - Sunday evening with the gang. - Southern Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

This place is tucked away in a unique garage type building in Providence. I've never been disappointed with the drinks or fried chicken. The fried chicken has a tasty, yet spicy batter with pickles on top. It comes with a traditional slice of white bread on the bottom of the plate and a side of potato salad. The chicken is a dure 10 out of 10, however, I wasn't impressed with the potato salad. We also ordered the Gumbo, which looked excellent, but it was missing something? I would definitely go back, especially with a group of people after work. read more

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Honestly, it was one of the best meals we've had in PVD and the cocktails were even better. Perfect atmosphere. Can't wait to go back.

Not far from the Mecca of fine Italian dining in Providence - just a short walk in fact - is this oasis of amazing southern inspired cooking. Like a 6 on a 5 point scale. It is that good. On my most recent visit I started with the absolutely yummy duck drumettes with a white bbq sauce - then the deal sealer - amazingly prepared pork belly with sweet potato purée and braised kale. I don't give a lot of places 5 stars and this place is a 6! read more

The Slow Rhode - Duck drumettes with white bbq sauce - Southern Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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Stopped here by coincidence while on the road. This place is such a nice surprise. A hip down to earth vibe. Located in a nondescript parking lot behind a residential neighborhood. The service was amazing and the food even better. Ordered the hot fried chicken. Came with two dark meat cutlets with sliced pickles and toast and potato salad. The chicken was spicy on top and juicy on the inside. Crispy above and tender in the middle. Serving size is generous and can be shared with more than one. It's better than any fried chicken I've had in the south. Will definitely be visiting to try out the rest of the menu. Providence continues to impress with the food scene. read more

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This place is phenomenal. We found it by going to the brewery next door. We were with friends and were in the mood for something to snack on. So we went next door and tried a few things and things we tried were great. We tried the spicy chicken sandwich with fries and all of us couldn't get enough of it. We were truly upset when it was gone. Then we tried the burger which was just as good with fries. We also had duck winglets which were tasty. Two of us weren't duck fans but loved these. We also had there version of loaded fries but they had a gravy and pieces of duck in them. They were also delicious. Definitely a hidden gem. Great place if your in the mood for something different. read more

This place was pretty cool. Loved the vibe and decor. Having a shared parking lot is also a plus. Food was AMAZING! Duck drummettes, pulled pork tostada, French fries with gravy & duck confit, tomato jam were all awesome! Waitress was awesome, but service took a while, especially with getting drinks. I wish there were more entree options. Especially when they don't open until dinner time! They only had 2 entree options. The hot fried chicken was great but I would recommend getting the hot sauce on the side. I love spicy food, but it was almost unbearably spicy. read more

Once my favorite restaurant in the city, Slow Rhode will always have a place in my heart. The Duck Gravy Fires and the Duck Drummettes are always a must for me! Great cocktails, late night menu, great vibe read more

what can you say when you had no intention of being here, but by some mysterious force of nature you find yourself to be one of the twelve couples sitting across one another in this dark room. There's a dim light between you and your date. Considering it's Friday night- you make conversation about your week and the contents of the specials menu. As you chat with your partner you both can't help but loose the momentum of your conversation as you overhear the people sitting next to you. You camouflage yourself into the noise of the restaurant to listen in without the other party detecting your attention. As it so happens to be, the guest sitting to your right might actually be closer to you than your date. You can see more of him. You can smell more of him. Although he is a stranger there is some familiar essence emanating from him. Is it the sound of his voice? Maybe you've spoken to him before, like on the phone when making an appointment with the dentist. Or Maybe he's a cashier at a store you frequent. It's hard to say why but he has stolen your attention tonight. You wonder what he's doing here. Who is he with? They seem to be getting to know each other. Or is it possible that they themselves are just having a fake conversation in hopes that they can listen to you? And it is actually you that has caught their eye? And they themselves desperately seek to understand how you came to be? Could your experiences be more parallel than you think? If this were to be true you could just push these tables a few inches together and dine as a party of four. You could order several items from the menu and be able to try a few different things. You could cheers your drinks to something like "Friendship" or "good health". You could smile and laugh together and surrender to the night leading a new life driven by spontaneity and excitement sprinkled with a dash of trust. But how will you split that bill? These are important questions to ask at a place like this. It's tasty but it can sometimes be hard to see. read more

Perfect spot for a date night. We really enjoyed the food - quality ingredients and flavorful dishes. Loved the duck!!! Music and ambiance were trendy. I recommend to give this place a try! read more

First time visiting Slow Rhode. I've heard a lot about it here previously though. Definitely wasn't let down. Not too small at all, kind of the best fit. I really enjoyed the vibe and set up. Was kinda hipster-y but not obnoxiously. I thought the outside area was pretty cool and the half in half out little section with the roll up door is also pretty cool. Service was cool. Everyone seemed pretty chill and good at their job. Food came out pretty quickly so I didn't feel like we had to wait for very long. The menu was small but I liked it. It really helped me with picking out what I wanted as I tend to not always be able to choose very easily. Got the filet o fish with fries AND spicy chicken. Both were incredible. Lots of flavor lots of spicy kick. Both cooked to perfection. Like I said it's a pretty chill place and the food was great. I'll definitely be coming back. read more

Loved it! I would never have gone here had it not been for the RI Foodfighters Burger competition. I am so glad I did. I had always known that section of Providence as a kind of sketchy section but I can see the huge improvement that has brought restaurants such as this one there. We had to choose a burger for the challenge and there was only one on the menu. It was handmade, pan fried, and delicious. It had lettuce, tomato, and cooked onions on it and came with homemade fries. Juicy and tasty. We also tried a couple of the beers and found that they had a small but eclectic selection of draft beer and many more in cans and bottles. For starters we tried the beets in tahini sauce. I love beets and these are exceptional, dusted with sesame seeds. Their version of a salad was pea greens with almonds and fried garlic. So different and so good. The service was friendly and although the restaurant is small and the tables are close together, we found it cozy and comfortable. This is an example of why we like the Foodfighters challenge; we got to discover this gem. And we will be back. read more

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This restaurant is small and in my opinion cramped. The first time we tried getting it there was a 30 minute wait but the kitchen is open late. We came back to try the gumbo. It wasn't disappointing at all. Full of favor and spices. Wish they gave you more. We both had a drink, wine and a martini. Mine was a 3 olive vodka martini. When we got the bill it seemed more then we thought. That was because there were 2 extra drinks on the bill plus my martini had a $2 up charge. The waitress was very friendly and told care of it immediately. Not sure we will go back. read more

This is a cool little spot. The tapas here were great. Tables are close together. Clean and cozy, with interesting good food on the menu.

Southern-inspired food in a tapas-style menu located in my favorite Providence neighborhood. Everything we had here was, at the very least, great. Most things were excellent. Start with a cocktail. I went in the tiki direction with their rum cocktail and can confirm that its delightful. Complex flavors, not too sweet, garishly colored. For food, we went with the pimento toast, roasted carrots, crispy yams, and a fried chicken sandwich. If that sounds heavy, it was. You probably don't need quite that much food. The pimento toast is an excellent choice for something to snack on while you peruse the menu. The carrots were served with a horseradish cream sauce that I wish was a bit more intense, but still good. The crispy yams were probably the best thing we ordered. Think of perfectly roasted skin on potatoes, slightly sweet, and topped with a generous portion of chimichurri and chili oil. Serving a fried chicken sando two doors down from Bucktown is a bold move, but you won't regret this one. I'm not sure its quite as good, but it's topped with pimento and served with really good fries. You should come here. I had fairly high expectations and it exceeded them. read more

Great food. I got the fried chicken and my husband got the burger, we were happy with our food and drinks. Best part was the service though. When we got there we told the waitress that we didn't have much time because we were trying to go to a show soon, she did a great job of getting us our drinks and food and check in plenty of time to make it. Excellent job!! read more

This place is great. The menu is very limited but what they do have is amazing. The hot fried chicken is so tender and flavorful with ample spiciness. I recommend the pork rillette for a side dish and the green beans had a nice mild sesame flavor that I think anyone would like. Prices are very affordable and they have a pretty extensive bar with good cocktails. Definitely go here. read more

The Slow Rhode - Green beans that didn't disappoint. - Southern Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Trying Too Hard All I keep seeing is these raving reviews about this place and unfortunately our experience just fell "literally" flat. Drinks: The biggest part about our poor experience was the bartender and the awful "trying too hard to be cool" special drink list. I had a bourbon, now I guess the drink is supposed to resemble a Manhattan, but it was just not good. Word of advice, just pour a proper Manhattan. My wife had a Vodka, it was a limoncello infused cocktail. Once again not good. Just pour a Martini. Last bar comment: Can you please just use real tonic water and stop trying to put drops of quinine in a gin and tonic? Once again like I said, trying too hard to be edgy. Food: Hot fried chicken - pretty good Potato Salad - just ok Tostada - weak with funny after taste Cheddar Biscuit - cold Service: Bartender - horrible drinks, 10 minutes to take our order, left dirty plates in front of us for 15 minutes after we finished eating. So not good Overall: Sorry to say but unimpressed is being kind. Maybe with a different bartender and we make sure to order certain items it would be better. My question is why would you have to go to a restaurant and hope you order a good item and get a good employee? Thanks read more

A true 5 star. If I could give 6 I would. Brussels, duck leggies, some killer gumbo, and toasted thingamajigs. She wasn't hungry so I ate almost all of it So fn good. I want more industrial building, cool vibe, parking lot WARNING. It's Hidden. That's what yelp is for buddy read more

I highly recommend The Slow Rhode, it's such a cool atmosphere, tasty drinks, and the food is absolutely amazing. This is a great spot to start your night for drinks and small plates, or order an array of items and settle in for a cozy night. I've been here twice so far and both times have been consistently good, the service was great and just an all around great dining experience! See pictures for some great recommendations... if you leave without getting the duck fries - you need to rethink your visit. read more

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Came to Slow Rhode at the recommendation of a friend as a visitor. It's a small restaurant situated between some other bars, breweries, restaurants at Federal Hill. We were seated right away but it was around 7 pm on a cold Saturday so I felt like it was slow. I ordered the bourbon cocktail and it was good. For dinner I got the filet o fish with fries and it was nothing like the cheap McDonald's version. The fish tasted fresh and was perfectly hand battered. The bun was spongey and the slaw complimented the fish. If I ever come back I may check this place out again! read more

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

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Update: No, seriously this is my favorite place. I can shovel in the pimento toast and the cajun shrimp by the bucket load and still want more. It may be small, but I always get my favorite corner seat at the bar, tucked away into my own happiness. If you don't come to Slow Rhode, you're missing out. This place is one of the better places I've been too this far living in providence over the last few years. The ambiance is chill, the dark atmosphere is relatively cool and I enjoy it greatly. The food is always spot on. I've had the gumbo, pimento and toast, the shepard's pie, the hot chicken, the chick filet and the fries & gravy. The only miss for me was the fries with gravy as they became really soggy and unappetizing for me. Every other dish was absolutely awesome, no complaints from me. The drinks are perfect, I always go for the Rum Cocktail. It's strong, yet not overpowering and the burnt sage does the trick for my palate. The only reason why I can't give 5 stars is because is so small! It fills up pretty fast so come early, but the turnover isn't so bad. read more

The Slow Rhode - menu; limited but something for everyone ! - Southern Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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My friends and I came here anticipating an awesome experience and it turned out to be horrible... my drink had a BUG floating in it! YES A BUG! We told the bartender and all he did was take the drink back, we told the waitress and her respond was "what do you want me to do about it?" OK! To make matters worst BUGS CRAWLING ON THE TABLE.... check your drinks and food before consuming read more

The Slow Rhode - This is a bug on the table! Yes!!!! And we just checked our CC And they charged us twice $$... WILL NEVER GO THERE AGAIN - Southern Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Love this little place! They serve Southern style food with an unpretentious upscale twist. The menu doesn't really change much, which is fine because it allows people to come back and get their favorites over and over or to try everything. The toast options are delicious - especially the pork rilletes. The small plates are all pretty delicious from the duck confit fries to the duck drumettes to the smoky peashoots. The gumbo was the only small plate I tried that wasn't quite up to caliber with its heavy peppery flavor, but it's still good. The sandwiches are all pretty good from the hot chicken to the filet of fish. The fish in the sandwich is perhaps catfish(?), which I don't mind, but it would be nice if they let people know what kind they are using on the menu. Last, but not least, the entrees are also really good. They make a very serviceable hot chicken that burns so good. It's hot, but not uncomfortable and breaded perfectly. So delicious! The beer selections are always good and they have quite a selection of whiskeys. When all is said and done, the pricing is even good here. Highly recommended for a night out of good beer and delicious southern inspired food. read more

Can't beat their burgers and beer selection. We found the atmosphere to be fun and our server was attentive and personable. The prices we on par for a downtown casual restaurant. Would love to come back and sit on the patio sometime. read more

My girlfriend told me we had to try this place because they had some dope burgers and I am always down for a good burger, home of the good burger, can I take your order? When we walked in it was very dim not sure if it was an ambiance thing, but it threw me off. The waitress was very nice and personable and when we requested to sit at a different table she didn't hesitate and sat us right away. The menu was very small and I actually didn't even know there was a menu on the table until I went to find the drink menu and realized it was also the food menu. There were very limited seating, but we went around 8 o'clock on a Friday and it weren't many people in the restaurant. They don't have many big tables so I would suggest going with a small group. There is also bar seating as well. My girlfriend and I had to duck appetizer and it may have been the best duck I've had in the United States. No lie it was smoky and fell right off the bone. The plate was very small and trust me it was hard to share it knowing how good it was. I would suggest getting two! The duck is easily a 10 out f 10 Now for the main event the burger! The burger was pretty good size and the fries it came with were pretty good. The burger was pretty basic (toppings wise), which I enjoy. Overall I would give the burger a 7.5 out of 10. I only give it this score because it didn't blow me away. Don't get me wrong it was really good, I've just had so many unreal burgers it's hard to top them. In general you should definitely should check it out, I mean I came for the burger, but I stayed for the Duck! read more

The Slow Rhode - Duck Drumettes! - Southern Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

The food is delicious-- one of the best Hot Chicken dinners I have eaten. But the music coming from the PA always sucks ass and seems to be a gravitational pull for the walking erections working at Fidelity Investments. Its like Federal Hill is becoming gentrified or something. I liked venture capitalists more when they lived far away in the suburbs. Also, maybe put some sound dampening foam high on the walls-- garages don't project sound well. You sound like a tin can, kid. And maybe don't play the same Mariah Carey song three times in a row. Ever heard of Diminishing Returns? Free Mumia read more

What a great spot for a Friday night! They've got small plates and a few larger sized options as well - great for sampling lots of things. The spicy chicken sandwich and fish sandwich are SUBLIME. Perfectly crispy outsides with piping hot, perfectly seasoned, juicy insides. They're pretty small, so not a great place for very large groups when outside seating isn't an option (like in the winter). read more

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

Grabbed dinner here after trying some beers at the brewery next door. It is a small restaurant with a handful of tables and about a 12 seat bar. To start they have a good cocktail and beer list. Once you get your beverage, they have a small yet eclectic menu. My friend and I started off by splitting the fries and gravy which are a must get. The fries are topped with a rich flavorful gravy, duck, and queso fresco. Simply amazing!! For dinner i went with the hot fried chicken. the chicken was great, nice and crispy and had a little bit of spice. It also came with potato salad and pickles both delicious. The dish had a nice southern feel to it. All and all it was a delicious dining experience. It is a great place to grab a drink or spilt a bunch of their small plates. I will definitely be back. read more

We had the hot chicken with potato salad. The hot chicken was AWESOME but the potato salad was semi mashed. I didn't like it. We also had the gumbo. 5 stars! So flavorful!!! Lastly we had a turnip salad. That was good and refreshing...if you like turnips. Prices were A+ as well! Only con - music is too loud for a restaurant/bar. If you have to yell to have a conversation with your date, then it is too loud. read more

The Slow Rhode - So good but so much heat!!! - Southern Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Friendly service Food is simply savory Drinks are semi-pricey but well-done I rolled in on St. Patrick's Day without a plan, and emerged victorious with a full belly and a smile. If I'm being honest, I saw the pics and had my eyes on the fries. But I saw southern was the thing here, and didn't go straight to fries/gravy and burger, which had been my ongoing plan. Rather, I went red beans and catfish sandwich, plus a draft beer. Friends, I was not disappointed, 'specially here in Yankee country. I reckon I know precious little 'bout proper ministrations to the noble catfish if truth be told, but indeed it did please my mid-Atlantic heart to savor this fine dish so. I left not a bean without a place in my belly. Recommendation: bring intimate company here to sample the sure-fine elixirs and victuals. read more

Decor. Very modern restaurant. High ceilings. Dim lighting. Open kitchen. Tables are sort of close together. Reminds me a lot of New York setting Ambiance. Romantic Food. Duck Gumbo. Was awesome. Not as spicy as described. Black pepper definitely does not count as spice in my book. Very filling. Great portion of meat to rice Oyster po boy. Oysters were cooked to perfection. I thought there was too much bun and not enough sauce. Fries. Crispy on the outside. Soft and mushy on the inside Catfish was fantastic. Very large portion. Tangy sauce. I liked the purple cabbage which helped keep the dish from being too heavy Drinks. I got the vodka drink and my Bf got the tin. Both were delicious!! read more

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

The Slow Rhode is a nice neighbour spot for a good drink. Their cocktails are delicious and reasonably priced for the area and the type of establishment they are. The ambiance is nice and you'll have a lot to enjoy, visually. For those diners who need some space in order to eat, The Slow Rhode is...intimate. Each time that I've been here, I've felt like the patrons at the other table were part of my party. The food is consistently good. Their sides, appetizers, and mains all taste good, well-preserved, and you get a lot for how much you pay. You will honestly be surprised by how large the plates are, given the ambiance and the location. They do have outdoor seating, which can be a welcome reprieve from indoors on a pleasant day. read more

Oh. My. Lanta!!!! Excellent beyond belief. Food and service are impeccable. We splurged and enjoyed a lot of the menu. You don't want to miss the duck drumettes, duck poutine, or chili braised pork. Outstanding. Incredible. I could go on.... read more

Each plate ordered was delicious and unique. Cocktail menu is understated yet elegant. Antonio made an awesome mocktail too and was super friendly read more

Slow Rhode has a unique ambiance set in a garage door warehouse style location. Our drinks were delicious with different spins on many classic cocktail combinations. I'd recommend the tequila cocktail with the pink salted rim! We loved the asparagus and pork belly dishes but would not recommend the gumbo. It looks the the menu changes periodically. They keep it condensed but diverse so there is something for everyone! read more

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

Really neat small spot! They have a parking lot shared with a few other businesses which is super convenient. Don't expect to walk in without a wait. We went in on a Saturday around 7:30 and the wait was only about a half hour for two. We grabbed a drink at the bar and then ended up actually just eating there. The wine list isn't huge but they have a good variety. They had a bunch of wine that I had never heard of, I told the bartender what I normally drink and she was able to make a great suggestion. It was an effervescent wine from a winery in Long Island that I wish I wrote down the name of. The menu is small, but has a great variety. I love sharing a few small plates so their setup was perfect. They have quite a few toast options, it is more bruschetta like than the toast I have had other places only because it is not literally one piece of toast. The pimento cheese toast was delicious. The black eyed pea salad with feta was also awesome and perfect for a lighter side. We also shared the fillet-o-fish sandwich which I would recommend as well, the fish was crispy and flavorful. My only complaint is that they don't offer any dessert options, even just one kick-ass option would be the perfect way to end the meal there. read more