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Hemenway's, Providence, RI

Hemenway's

4.8
4.8
8319 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood
121 South Main Street, Providence, RI 02903

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 112 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
  • 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
  • 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

What 8,319 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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Rhode Island

    Seafood

  • Rhode Island

    Most Booked

  • Providence County

    Best Overall

  • Providence County

    Best Food

  • 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 in a beautiful riverside setting, perfect for special occasions. Guests rave about the "wonderful" service, "delicious" seafood, and "fantastic" atmosphere. Highlights include "phenomenal food," attentive staff, and thoughtful touches like rose petals for celebrations. It's a beloved spot that consistently delights diners.

8,319 Reviews
  1. casey

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great experience with amazing food! Niko was a wonderful and witty server.

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  2. susan VIP

    Greater Boston36 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We dined at Hemenway’s to celebrate our daughter’s graduation, and it was perfect. Our waiter Diego was great! He is so friendly and was very attentive to our table of six. The appetizers (bacon in scallops, shrimp cocktail, calamari and oysters, hot and cold) were all delicious and enjoyed by all. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed their dinner choices, which were (2)baked stuffed shrimp, (2)filet, surf and turf and paella. Desserts included after dinner martinis (my daughter did not like her S’mores martini, which was the only disappointment) and gelato. The restaurant has a great atmosphere and the nice weather adds to the ambiance, as the large windows allows outside views. We will definitely be back.

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  3. Susan

    Greater Boston9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another happy occasion celebrated at Hemenway’s. We were promptly seated to our table. It was a busy night at the restaurant with many gathered for graduation parties. We were out for a birthday celebration. Our server Mike was friendly. The two main drinks at the table were the slow sipper drinks and negronis. We had ordered their whole fish of the day, baked stuffed shrimp, seafood casserole, shrimp cocktails and crab cakes. And the creme brulee for birthday dessert.

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  4. Paul

    Rhode Island1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional food, service and atmosphere! I will be back!!

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  5. Rebecca

    Greater Boston45 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The dining experience was FABULOUS, as always. Perfect table and amazing service and superb food from appetizers thru dessertm

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  6. Michael VIP

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waitress Theresa was terrific food was fresh and great all around experience

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  7. Raquel VIP

    Greater Boston46 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server Mike was great!

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  8. Kenny

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food the remarkable, Teresa was outstanding. Atmosphere was just right, not a bad seat in the house. I'll be back!

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  9. Joe VIP

    New York City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Derek was an excellent server. Food was excellent as was the ambience. Nice place to check out !

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  10. Leonard VIP

    Greater Boston47 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The remodel is terrific. Good wine list, food menu is deep into seafood. Our waiter Derek was great!

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Hemenway's is rated 4.8 stars by 8319 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 112 times today
Google Map for Hemenway's

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
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