Best Restaurants for Afternoon Coffee in Pawtucket

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1. Waterman Grille

4.8

Exceptional(5019)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Providence

Booked 52 times today

Offering a setting that is unlike any other in Providence, Waterman Grille is situated along the Seekonk River in a former bridge gatehouse that dates back to 1871. Serving dinner nightly, and brunch on weekends. Offering weddings and celebrations in an intimate, waterfront location.

2. Hemenway's

4.8

Exceptional(8383)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Providence

Booked 108 times today

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.

3. Mare Rooftop

4.7

Exceptional(1808)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Providence

Booked 31 times today

Mare Rooftop is deeply committed to providing a memorable dining experience, using sustainable and healthy ingredients and a passion for seafood, in a gorgeous rooftop setting.

4. Cafe Nuovo

4.8

Exceptional(3335)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Providence

Booked 7 times today

Casually elegant Cafe Nuovo, at the Gondola Landing on Providence's famed Riverwalk, has been hailed by the New York Times and singled out by the Providence Journal as "RI's contribution to world class dining." The scenic waterside setting is matched only by the "fresh, seasonal flavor of Cafe Nuovo's contemporary American cuisine and heavenly dessert creations." Through glass curtain walls or while dining al fresco on the piazza, patrons enjoy attentive service and commanding city views while the river and gondolas roll by. Free valet parking evenings. **Sunday Open for Waterfire, Graduations, some Holidays or private functions

5. Massimo

4.8

Exceptional(4512)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Providence

Booked 63 times today

From Joseph + Esther DeQuattro of Pane Vino comes the much anticipated Massimo. Massimo brings the quintessential Italian trattoria to Providence’s Federal Hill Neighborhood. Offering a contemporary Italian menu inspired by the regional cuisines of Italy. Signature dishes include the Spaghettini alla Carbonara; Fig & Gorganzola Pizza; and House-Cured Duck Confit “Anatra”.Massimo is classically designed to create a warm and lively setting. Massimo’s spacious dining room and glass-enclosed private dining room—including a full bar & lounge—make it the perfect place for occasions of all scopes and sizes, whether it’s a quiet night out with friends and family, or a boisterous celebration with dozens of guests.Massimo has unique Italian wines from small boutique Italian winemakers (available nowhere else!) and a cellar selection from Italy, Spain and California. Our approach to wine is accessibility, quality and variety to encourage unfettered enjoyment.

6. Pot au Feu Bistro

4.8

Exceptional(1398)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• French • Providence

Booked 6 times today

A favorite of Julia Child - Pot au Feu Bistro is so much more than a restaurant... Established in 1972, our cozy Bistro is the oldest French Bistro in America. Pot au Feu Bistro kicked off the Providence Restaurant Renaissance being the first to offer something other than “steak, spaghetti and chow mien”.Located in the Historic Downtown we are just minutes from all the hotels and convention center.

A photo of Parkside Rotisserie & Bar restaurant

7. Parkside Rotisserie & Bar

4.7

Exceptional(2284)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Providence

Booked 17 times today

The Parkside Rotisserie and Bar is a Manhattan-style bistro centrally located in the heart of Rhode Island"s capital city, Providence. One of the best restaurants in Providence since 1994. Serving lunch and dinner daily, the Parkside is surely a fantastic choice anytime. The Parkside offers a wide array of upbeat foods ranging from spicy crab cakes to grilled tenderloin and portobello salad. There are also several innovative pasta dishes as well as the Parkside's signature rotisserie meat items and daily specials. The Parkside's unique atmosphere is accented by an open kitchen where guests can enjoy watching our talented culinary staff prepare all of the enticing entrees found on the menu. Join us at the Parkside for a relaxing dining experience that is "casual elegance."

8. Mill's Tavern

4.7

Exceptional(2666)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Providence

Booked 24 times today

Our goal here at Mills is to create as elevated an experience- in food, service and atmosphere- as you will find anywhere in New England. Our menus are created with relentless intention and amended seasonally to take advantage of the wealth of the region around us. Recognized by Yelp as Rhode Island's Steakhouse of the Year in 2023, we offer more than just premium, aged steaks from filet mignon and ribeye to our one-of-a-kind flight of Wagyu cuts. Our Executive Chef Ed Bolus and Chef de Cuisine Mert Sunnetcioglu take great pride in the seafood dishes we offer as well as local favorites and vegetarian offerings. Recognized by Wine Spectator for the twelfth year in a row in 2024, our beverage program is also a source of great pride; both our wine and cocktail menus are changed seasonally as well. Our historic property provides a warm, classic environment, and the care that we take in each detail of your dining experience speaks to the pride we take in what we do. Please, enjoy!

A photo of Pane e Vino Providence restaurant

9. Pane e Vino Providence

4.8

Exceptional(4324)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Providence

Booked 21 times today

We create all of our cuisine with a high respect for the longstanding & highly admired traditions of Italian regional cooking. At our restaurant you will dine in a comforting, rustic Italian atmosphere. You will receive the utmost professional service along with the freshest & finest prepared cuisine our chefs have to offer. Pane e Vino is where friends, family, & businessmen alike come to enjoy a relaxing Mediterranean environment, filled with the aura and sensation of the finest Neapolitan style Italian cuisine & wine. Est. in July of 2002, under the direction of owner Joseph DeQuattro, Pane e Vine, which means "bread & wine" in Italian, celebrates the simple & basic things in life, without forgetting about the superior ways to enjoy them.RI Monthly Magazine, readers choice winner:2012 Best Providence Italian Restaurant2011 Best Restaurant in Rhode Island2011 Best Providence Italian Restaurant2010 Best Providence Restaurant

A photo of The Patio on Broadway - Providence restaurant

10. The Patio on Broadway - Providence

4.3

Awesome(100)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Providence

Booked 29 times today

Awarded Best New Restaurant and Best Breakfast Providence this year as a new restaurant, The Patio on Broadway, just around the block from Federal Hill, offers creative American cuisine in downtown's West End. With our warm hospitality, lively atmosphere, and inviting outdoor seating, we're perfect for any occasion.Our kitchen crafts dishes from local, fresh ingredients, ensuring every meal is bursting with flavor. Whether you crave crispy chicken and waffles for brunch, or hearty bolognese for dinner, our diverse menu has you covered. From comfort food classics to gourmet entrees, innovative sandwiches, and thoughtful vegan and gluten-free options, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.Join us for Free Trivia every Monday at 7:30 PM, hosted by comedian Brad Pierce from The Comedy Bus! Enjoy free public garage parking across the street from The Providence Public Safety Complex (Providence Police Station). The garage entrance is conveniently located on Washington Street.

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