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The Dorrance

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Address:
60 Dorrance Street
Providence, RI 02903

Neighborhood:
Providence

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Cuisine:
Contemporary American

Price: $30 and under

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The Dorrance Details

Dining Style: Casual Elegant
Website: http://www.thedorrance.com
Email: thedorrance@gmail.com
Phone: (401) 521-6000
Hours of Operation: Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:30am - 2:30pm; Kitchen: Tuesday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 11:00pm Cocktails: Tuesday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 12:00am, Friday & Saturday: 5:00pm - 2:00am
Payment Options: AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Contemporary American, Contemporary European
Executive Chef: Benjamin Sukle
Dress Code: Smart Casual
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Entertainment, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Private Party Facilities: The Dorrance will host special events including weddings, corporate functions, bar/bat mitzvahs and other other celebrations on weekends.
Private Party Contact: Jean Lester (401) 226-2984
Entertainment: Live jazz weekly Like us on Facebook for weekly updates DJ Nook Friday nights
Special Events & Promotions: Wedding & Special Occasion menus available upon request

Getting there

Cross Street: Westminster Street
Public Transit: The Dorrance is located in the heart of downtown Providence walking distance from Kennedy Plaza and the train station. There are 7 local hotels within a 5 mile radius of The Dorrance.
Parking: Valet
Parking Details: The Dorrance offers Valet parking Monday through Friday after 5:00pm. Valet is also available for special events.

A word from The Dorrance

The Dorrance is the perfect combination of old world glamour and majestic architecture. Built in 1901, this beautiful space is surrounded by breathtaking stain glass windows, each depicting a different Coat of Arms from wealthy European banking families. Inside this amazing restaurant you"ll… enjoy couture cocktails inspired and designed to awaken the palate and relax the soul. The Dorrance uses only the freshest local ingredients in both their kitchen & beverage menus, reflecting the creativity and passion of the Lester Family. Open Monday through Friday for Lunch and Lounge, The Dorrance will host Weddings and private events on Saturdays & Sundays along with specialty wine dinners and uniquely designed celebrations open to the public.Continued

The Dorrance

4.4

79 $30 and under restaurant

Awards voted by OpenTable diners

Diners' Choice WinnerBest Ambiance
Diners' Choice WinnerFit for Foodies
Diners' Choice WinnerVibrant Bar Scene

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76 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.6 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4.5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

76 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.6 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4.5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

fit for foodies(61)
special occasion(53)
romantic(36)

good for groups(29)
vibrant bar scene(29)
neighborhood gem(22)

Current OpenTable.com Diner Reviews (76)

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

The food is fantastic as are

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/11/2012

2008

Dined on 04/11/2012

2008

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"The food is fantastic as are the two wait staff. Sadly they are over stretched for the number of tables and strangely there seem to be a lot of managers / front of house - I counted 4 that did not seem to be adding much."

Dined on 04/11/2012

2008

Special Features: fit for foodies

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Phenomenal food and service.

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/05/2012

2011

Dined on 04/05/2012

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Phenomenal food and service. Spectacular location although too open to be intimate."

Dined on 04/05/2012

2011

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Amazing cocktails and interesting

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/24/2012

2001

Dined on 03/24/2012

2001

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Amazing cocktails and interesting food. The menu is divided into small plates and large plates but in our experience, they were about the same size. Our favorite was the Crispy RI Pork, but when our waiter asked "Do you really want to know?" when we asked what was in it, we decided no, we'd just enjoy it. The atmosphere is lovely and would be perfect for private events."

Dined on 03/24/2012

2001

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

A fantastic dinner at the

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/23/2012

2004

Dined on 03/23/2012

2004

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"A fantastic dinner at the bar. All small plates, almost everyone, and they were all outstanding. The fresh ingredients and the attention to detail were above and beyond. The food was amazing. It was a secondary pleasure to have a mixologist at the bar making very unique cocktails. Very good, and unique."

Dined on 03/23/2012

2004

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

such a beautiful and elegant

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/15/2012

2005

Dined on 03/15/2012

2005

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"such a beautiful and elegant spot-lunch service was friendly and knowledgable but not intrusive-food very creative and layered-looks like a fun place for cocktails"

Dined on 03/15/2012

2005

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

The ambiance is great: beautiful

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/10/2012

2012

Dined on 03/10/2012

2012

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"The ambiance is great: beautiful building, great decor, spacious. The service was very good: personable but not obsequious. The "small plates" were delicious, the "larger plates" - presumably an entree - were wonderful but missed a few ingredients to make it a satisfying meal: some wild rice, a few small boiled potatoes or something like that, with some asparagus, green beans or so to complement the meal and to fill some of the empty space on the plate. And green, we both missed green. The minimalistic approach may be great for "foodies", most people in RI want a meal. If this is intentional, it should be explained a bit more clearly on the menu or by the server.
By the way, the menu on line is difficult to read."

Dined on 03/10/2012

2012

Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Phenomenal! Several of my

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/23/2012

2009

Dined on 02/23/2012

2009

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Phenomenal! Several of my friends had recommended The Dorrance to me, and now I will be recommending it to everyone else."

Dined on 02/23/2012

2009

Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

The Dorrance is gorgeous and

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/22/2012

2007

Dined on 02/22/2012

2007

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"The Dorrance is gorgeous and worth visiting if only to see its spectacular interior. With a menu focused on local food, the choices change regularly and the menu is somewhat limited. When I dined in late February, the menu included no vegetarian entrees, but the chef created something specially for me. My companions, who dined from the menu, were very satisfied with their meals. Small plates were delicious."

Dined on 02/22/2012

2007

Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Excellent as usual. Have

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/23/2012

2009

Dined on 02/23/2012

2009

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Excellent as usual. Have been back several times. The crab salad was fabulous and so was my duck. My husband had the steak and said it was so tender he didn't need a steak knife. Very accommodating in adapting one of the desserts for my gluten free needs and my husbands lemon cake was awesome.
Mezteca, my favorite drink."