Chomp is one of those Providence restaurants that I keep finding myself coming back to, even after…read moretelling myself I should probably try something else on the menu. I've eaten my way through quite a few things here over the years, and while there are plenty of good choices, I keep coming back to the Smokey and the Bandit smash burger. At this point, I probably know what I'm ordering before I even sit down. There's just something about that combination that keeps winning. The food here is consistently good. Everything I've had has been fresh, hot, and full of flavor, and the kitchen seems to have that part figured out without making a big production of it. The menu has enough variety that you can come in with different appetites and still find something you want, but it doesn't feel like one of those places with a menu the size of a small novel where you need twenty minutes just to decide what you're looking at. The beer selection is another reason I enjoy Chomp. There's enough variety to make choosing a beer part of the experience rather than simply grabbing whatever happens to be on tap. Prices are also pretty reasonable for the quality and portion sizes, which is increasingly something I notice because restaurant prices have a funny way of creeping upward when you're not paying attention. The location is another part of the appeal. Chomp sits in a great little part of Providence where you can easily make an evening out of being in the neighborhood. There are plenty of other restaurants, shops, and places to wander around nearby, so it doesn't feel like you're making a special trip just to eat and then immediately getting back in the car. Tonight, though, I have to give a special shout-out to Bella, who was our server. She was outstanding. Friendly, personable, attentive without hovering, and genuinely helpful. She suggested adding bacon to my Smokey and the Bandit, which I probably wouldn't have thought to do on my own. I'm very glad she mentioned it because it was an excellent call. Sometimes the best recommendations are the simple ones, and she nailed it. One piece of advice if you're planning on coming here: make a reservation if you can. Chomp can fill up quickly, and given how good the food is, that really shouldn't come as much of a surprise. It's the kind of restaurant where people come back because they already know they're going to have a good meal, and I'm certainly part of that group. Five stars from me. Great food, good beer, reasonable prices, a fantastic Providence location, and genuinely good service. I've tried enough of the menu over the years to know that Chomp has plenty of options, but apparently I'm still incapable of walking through the door without ordering that Smokey and the Bandit. Add Bella's bacon recommendation to the list of reasons I'm going to keep coming back.

We had a takeout order and it was very disappointing. The paper bag for the delivery was soaked…read morewith grease. That aside, we ordered several varieties of wings, a couple different burgers and sandwiches, and a salad. The wings were OK, but about as dry as could be, almost inedible. The burgers were just eh. Both the Smash Burger and House Burger were decently cooked but greasy with little flavor. The Smokey Melt was a little more flavorful but really heavy and greasy. The worst item by far was the Caesar Salad. Honestly it looked like someone sliced up lettuce like you would for a sub sandwich, or used a 1990s Salad Shooter, and threw it in a styrofoam dish. It didn't even resemble a salad I'd avoid this place.

Delicious hamburger! I had dream burger. My husband had Chicken sandwich. Friendly service. Great…read moreiced tea. Lovely sitting outside.

Food - the burgers are grilled to order, the ingredients are fresh and the burgers are just so…read moreflavorful I really enjoy their burgers every visit. I tried the fried chicken salad today and it was a 6/10 the salad was very fresh and the ingredients worked well together Service - quick and friendly Ambiance- outdoor front patio with a nice amount of seating, several booths inside with a high top table

Amazing service and the food. Everything is well priced…read more My favorite place to go. Friday and Saturday nights are super packed with Providence College students. The weekdays are easier to get a table or bar seat. I love all the burgers, wings, hot dogs and shakes (Boozy or regular). Cons: I basically love everything on the menu EXCEPT the crinkle fries and the taco salad. (The crinkle fires I never liked but I am starting to see them more in some bars. They seem to not as crunchy as the regular fries and hold more grease including being more mushy then crunchy as mentioned before. The taco is like a Salsa salad which greens and Salsa. The taste is not bad but it becomes a wet salad). Pros: Everything else on the menu fantastic! My favorites: Turkey burger , mushroom burger, providence burger bar special, chili cheese hot dog, fried Mac and cheese, Strawberry Shake with a frozen fruit INCLUDING the Garlic Parmesan Buffalo wings. The only place I know can do hot dogs this great besides wieners from Olneyville and Babbas! Service: Incredible and friendly service. Only on the weekends service becomes wicked busy due to the number of crowds. One of my other favorite spots! :-)

The burgers here are not the best, I was very disappointed, the service was ok, the ambiance was…read morenot the best the lights are to bright and the people there are not the friendliest. How can you go wrong with cooking a burger well go there and fine out...I have not been back so maybe hopefully they've step it up somehow here's to hoping

We went for date night and had so much fun we even shared a milkshake at the end. Food was…read moremarvelous and our waiter was attentive but not intrusive. We will definitely be back next time we go into Providence.

Always spot on at Harry's on Main. This is my favorite location...the OG…read more I ordered the Black Pastrami burger and the MOAB...my two faves. Definitely the best smash burgers around. The flavor or the burgers are amazing and they are perfectly proportioned. The buns are super soft, like biting into a marshmallow. I've been coming to this location for over 10 years and it is just as good now as it was then. Keep them coming!

I was seriously impressed by their veggie burgers! I came for some beer and stayed longer because…read moreof the screaming unicorn!

Found our new family night spot in Providence First time visiting Screaming Unicorn and it did NOT…read moredisappoint! Great food, outdoor seating, games, and a fun atmosphere for kids + adults

We ordered some sliders and fries for take out. It took over 20 min from the time we called to the…read moretime the food was ready. The sliders were good and juicy, but we ordered the salt and pepper fries and when we got home we realized we had just gotten the regular fries. The kitchen has always seemed to be slow at Harry's... It would be nice to get the order made right as well.

I was mailed a giftcard for a bad experience (not related to food) at the north main location from…read morea very kind manager/admin. With this $25 GC i ordered the chicken blc sliders from the fed hill location and boy were they unsatisfying. Rubbery/poor quality chicken, overcooked. Brown/wilted lettuce. Cheese tasted artificial and just fake. Can any company hold standards for their food please?! Ive given up on harrys. I guess I have to go and spend top dollar at 10 prime or one of their other high-end restaurants in order to get quality food.

Wayback Burgers in Providence really hits the mark. The star of the show is easily the new Korean…read moreBBQ Burger--it is absolute perfection. The balance between the savory, juicy beef patty and that rich, tangy, slightly sweet Korean glaze gives it an incredible burst of flavor in every bite. Beyond the Korean burger, the classics hold up just as well. The burgers are always cooked to order, served hot, and stacked on fresh, soft buns with great ingredient-to-meat ratios. The sides are equally solid--the fries are crispy and well-seasoned, and their milkshakes make a great addition to the meal. The service at the Providence location is fast, friendly, and efficient. If you are stopping by, definitely get the Korean burger while it's on the menu.

Clean inside! When…read moreI ordered with the guy at the counter, I saved a lot of money and got great service. Food is delicious! The burger is really great, and the fries are pretty good too, not over salted. He brought me my drink, and then my food with a friendly smile, the bathroom was clean, great music inside, I have no complaints, check it out!

Upon entering New Burger, I noticed that while the bathrooms were clean, the setup was a bit…read moreoff-putting for me. The women's restroom was designated as gender-neutral, which made me uncomfortable. After that, we ordered a round of drinks. The bartender was friendly, though you could tell he was a little stressed. We then tried a few vegan sandwiches, but I couldn't figure out why the fries weren't automatically included. I mean, when you're ordering a vegan meal, I assumed fries would come as a standard side. The portion sizes for two were also a bit disappointing. The sandwiches themselves were tasty, but the burger was kind of lost under an overwhelming amount of sauce--even though I'll admit, the sauce was pretty satisfying on its own. On the upside, the view outside really saved the day. I loved seeing the water across the street and having a nice little path to walk along.

During our short stop in Providence, we ventured to visit as many of the sections of Plant City as…read morewe could, and New Burger was a surprising winner for me. Serving veganized versions of traditional pub fare, the food is excellent. I was especially pleased with the buffalo cauliflower bites. The breading was legit (and kind of reminded me of getting fried seafood by the sea as a kid). This was robust, crunchy, and flavorful - a far cry from the barely-covered-in-panko stuff I have gotten at other places. I had the Philly "cheesesteak," which was a tasty sandwich that really did riff on the old classic. My husband did a lettuce-wrapped truffle burger, and that might be the only place that I paused because absent the bun, you can see just how little the serving is. They also have sushi from the Make Out available, and I did a tomato tuna nigiri that was tops. I want to come back just for the sushi. The service was a little slow, but our server made a point to apologize thank us for our patience. She was just really busy, but she was also very upbeat and cognizant of making people wait. I don't often encounter many servers like that - she seemed to be legitimately happy to be there. They have a great beer selection, including plenty of draft, and they also have wine and cocktails available. It was good enough that we made plans to return before we leave town, and I know it will be a stop when we come back. Probably the first one!

Dining here was quite the memorable experience...in more ways than one, as I was there on a certain…read moreSaturday Dec. 13th in 2025.. ..For now, let's talk about the memorable impact the incredible food here made on me! First of all, the restaurant itself is small but very cute, cozy, and full of lovely New England-y Sea-Themed decor. We were promptly seated and had our order taken for our drinks & food - I had heard good things about this place, so I got a decent amount of food items, including: Lobster Roll - Arguably the best lobster roll I've ever had so far in my life. The brioche bun for it was soooo fluffy, soft, and a perfect complement to the big, juicy chunks of lobster that were seasoned and buttered JUST right. Also came with hefty and well-seasoned fries. New England Clam Chowder - Came with salted pork and potatoes in addition to the quahog clams. It was deliciously creamy and soothing to slurp on and the chunks within were all so tender and a great contrast. Clam Cakes - Added them to the Clam Chowder order for an extra $8. Big, hefty, doughy balls that were perfectly fried outside and ooey gooey within. Fish & Chips - Big, hefty fish that was juicy & delicious with a great crunch on the outside! Similarly came with the 'chips', or the hefty, well-seasoned fries that the lobster roll also came with. Oh yeah, pardon me, forgetting to mention the drinks! We ordered the Briny Martini and the Harbor House Punch! The Martini was great for a stronger drink and the Punch was a nice cocktail for anyone preferring something sweeter and fruitier. When it came to the food, service, and dining experience...it couldn't have been better! Everything was incredibly delicious and definitely worth ordering. This memorable experience then reached exceptional circumstances, however, as while we were in the middle of dining here and enjoying our delicious food, there was a shooting occurring just up the street at Brown University. I wish to commend the staff at Dune Brothers, who looked out for mine and their other patrons' safety and sheltering us in their restaurant as we all nervously waited for more information on what exactly was going on that evening. Exceptional circumstances aside, this restaurant is also exceptional when it comes to the quality of their food and service. I highly recommend coming here if you're in Providence!

Glad I stumbled on this quaint & amazing place. The market feel and small dining room fit right…read moreinto the neighborhood. I had the fish sandwich and it was impressive. The portions all around appeared huge. The flavor combinations were great and recommend you try. A side of fries is plenty for two to split as well. Next time I am in town I will be back to try the lobster roll! Service was great as well!

Absolutely wonderful service with drinks and food that were YUM!!! (GET THE MOSCOW MULE!!)…read more Did not expect to be staying here for three hours, but with the combination of good food good company and just overall good vibes. This is a place where you lose track of time but it's definitely worth it! (THEM FRIES THOUGH!!!)

5 of my friends and I went to the Congress Tavern before a PPAC show on a Saturday night. Great…read morelocation for that. The burger I got was excellent, they were able to accommodate my food allergies, and the service was lovely. Unfortunately, it was louder than any bar I've been to in a decade. I don't know if it's normally like this on a Saturday night, or whether it was the individual parties that were happening there, but we literally had people jumping up and down behind us with more than one large group that was whooping and cheering intermittently, such that we had to absolutely scream to be heard by the folks at our table. I left hoarse. It was more like a club than a tavern the night we visited. Heads up--the ladies room is a single room, with no separate mirror/make up space. There were a lot of women who wanted to touch up or actually use the facilities the night we visited. Prepare for a line. We ultimately left and had a better social experience at the bar right across the street. I would definitely return to The Congress Tavern for lunch... but I wouldn't go back on a Saturday night.