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Hemenway's, Providence, RI

Hemenway's

4.8 (8384)
$31 to $50
Seafood
121 South Main Street, Providence, RI 02903

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 101 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Good for groups
Hemenway's, an icon in the Rhode Island food scene and the go-to destination for fresh, top-of-catch seafood has been serving both locals and visitors to the capital city for decades.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Shellfish, Oyster Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (401) 351-8570
  • Website
    https://www.hemenwaysrestaurant.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Catering
    Please contact the restaurant directly for off site catering information.
  • Private party facilities
    Please call the restaurant for more information.
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Location
    121 South Main Street, Providence, RI 02903
  • Neighborhood
    Providence
  • Parking details
    Hemenway's generally has plenty of street parking and also has complimentary parking at dinner in our parking garage
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Menu

Hemenway's's menu was last updated on 1/4/2025.

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What 8,384 people are saying

Hemenway's reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Rhode Island

    Seafood

  • Rhode Island

    Most Booked

  • Providence County

    Best Overall

  • Providence County

    Best Service

  • Providence County

    Best Ambiance

  • Providence County

    Great for scenic views

  • Providence County

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Hemenway's offers an exceptional dining experience with "excellent service and seafood." Guests rave about the "delicious food," "attentive staff," and "beautiful views" of the river. The restaurant is perfect for special occasions, featuring "unique craft cocktails" and standout dishes like the seafood casserole. Despite some mixed reviews, it remains a "top-tier" destination.
8,384 Reviews

  1. Paul VIP

    Greater Boston91 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Seafood casserole and the baked stuffed Shrimp were outstanding. Also the drinks were great the Stoli Doli is yummy. Kimberly our wait person was excellent.

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  2. Rick VIP

    Greater Boston5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious and the entire staff all night was friendly and attentive ! Our server Kira was amazing !

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  3. Michael VIP

    Coastal Georgia25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and seafood. We were seated with a nice view of the river. Yellowfin Tuna was fresh and delicious, ample portions. The seafood casserole was also superb, just the right amount of bread crumbs dusting the combination of cod, lobster, scallops, and shrimp with yummy white cheese sauce. And the drinks were unique craft cocktails. We enjoyed the TF Green concoction.

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  4. Cindy

    Greater Boston1 review

    2.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Oysters had shell bits in them, bread was bland, first bottle of wine was spoiled, scallops and bacon app was over cooked and chewy, paella was too spiced with white pepper… and no it was not the sausage being too spicy, the baked stuffed shrimp were time and overcooked and rubbery… Pains me to write this but by far the worse food I have had out a restaurant in a long time and what makes it more tragic is that this is my favorite restaurant in the city. I am not sure if they changed chefs or if they are still getting used to the new kitchen but it really was a bad food experience. The vibe was excellent! Still enjoyed atmosphere but food was a D-

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  5. OpenTable Diner VIP

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Hemenway’s always a favorite. Loved outdoor seating in the garden. Our waiter was attentive and personable.

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  6. Chris VIP

    Greater Boston25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great date night, special occasion or just night out. Dress a little, it’s a fancy-ish place. Food and cocktails were delicious.

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  7. David

    Greater Boston6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Hemenway’s is our go to spot for special occasions. Always top notch food, drinks, and service ..

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  8. Alan VIP

    New York City65 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent diversity of food,. salmon/BLT was great, server was wonderful, as was hostess.

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  9. Bill

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It happened to be one of my best meals ever. We were greeted with "Happy Anniversary" by the waitress, and she gave us a free dessert. The "trainee" waitress was a delight.

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  10. Patricia VIP

    Greater Boston7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The renovation with the windows wide open to the river is fabulous! Coleslaw was available as a side with the Lobster roll - it should be on the menu. Generous Lobster meat and delicious on the amazing multi-grain bread. There was parking today in the garage- hopefully will be again when I dine on July 4th!

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FAQs

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Hemenway's is rated 4.8 stars by 8384 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 101 times today
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121 South Main Street, Providence, RI 02903

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Providence
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Shellfish, Oyster Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Hemenway's generally has plenty of street parking and also has complimentary parking at dinner in our parking garage
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct

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