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1. Waterman Grille

4.8

Exceptional(4978)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Providence

Booked 49 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(8304)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Providence

Booked 112 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(1789)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Providence

Booked 34 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. Red Stripe

4.7

Exceptional(2675)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Providence

Booked 25 times today

Red Stripe is an American brasserie, a modern take on the traditional French café. True brasseries are lively spots to enjoy quality lunch, dinner and brunch entrées or cocktails at affordable prices. We take great pride in the breadth of our menu and are passionate about providing fresh, high quality, and affordable offerings for each and every guest. There is something for everyone at Red Stripe.Established in 2005, Red Stripe was designed by award-winning architect Judd Brown. The restaurant was expanded in 2018 and offers private rooms for catering and events for any occasion. For a more formal experience, explore our sister restaurant Mill's Tavern, recognized by Yelp as Rhode Island’s Best Steakhouse for 2023.

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5. Circe Restaurant & Bar

4.8

Exceptional(2310)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Providence

Booked 30 times today

Carlo Carlozzi, the popular bartender from Ten Prime Steak and Sushi for the past decade opened Circe, his first restaurant. The menu consists of American-infused, Mediterranean dishes and drinks that are "exotic and special."

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6. The Capital Grille - Providence

4.8

Exceptional(4368)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Providence

Booked 63 times today

Make it a day to remember. From birthdays and anniversaries to professional milestones, we aim to make every gathering special at The Capital Grille. Open seven days a week, The Capital Grille is best known for our expertly prepared steaks, which are dry aged in house for 18 to 24 days and then hand-cut by our restaurant's on-premise butcher. The Capital Grille's wine list features more than 350 selections, and its floor-to-ceiling wine kiosk regularly houses 3,500 - 5,000 bottles. Reservations are recommended but not required. For more information, please visit our website. We look forward to delighting you.

7. The District

4.8

Exceptional(680)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Providence

Booked 19 times today

The District is a Pizza Fanatics love child. All pizzas are fired in our 800° custom brick wood-fired oven along with artisan sandwiches, rockin' wings and salads.Back to Back winners of RI food fights - Lord of the Pies - Voted best Pizza in Rhode Island 2017, 2018, 2019 & 2020.MUSIC RESERVATIONS PLEASE ADD WITHIN YOUR RESERVATIONS THAT IT IS FOR MUSIC IN THE NOTE SECTION. MUSIC RESERVATION IS 8:30PM & 9PM. Please note that music bookings are handled on a first-come, first-served basis. We recommend securing your reservation as early as possible to ensure availability!

8. Mill's Tavern

4.8

Exceptional(2646)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Providence

Booked 29 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!

9. Massimo

4.8

Exceptional(4460)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Providence

Booked 59 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.

10. Capriccio

4.7

Exceptional(3198)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Providence

Booked 15 times today

Luxurious Capriccio, carved out of the cellars of a Financial District landmark, is located along the Providence Riverwalk at the corner of Dyer & Pine Streets. It has long been the capital city’s renowned mecca for candlelight sophistication and black tie service “where locals and out-of-towners are deliciously pampered.” Creative continental cuisine with a northern Italian and Mediterranean accent has earned it over 35 awards for fine dining and wines. Signature dishes include imported Dover sole, Maine lobster, prime aged steaks, native seafood, housemade pastas, and flambeed desserts. Recipient of the Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence, its elegant lounge boasts one of America’s great Cognac collections. Open weekdays for lunch, daily for dinner. Complimentary valet parking.

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Sandra
Orlando / Central Florida East •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
The service was great. Beautiful restaurant. My only issue was with the outside noise of passing cars. It can get very noisy.
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Greater Boston •53 reviews
4.0
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Great bistro menu, options fits everyone's palette. A favorite Monday night spot with special options that match the pocketbook.
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Gary
Greater Boston •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Our experience was great! Chris the manager does a great job of making your evening superb! He is an excellent manager! His staff also does a great job!
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The Capital Grille - ProvidencePrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Providence
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NicoleVIP
Greater Boston •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Our waiter, Stephen was great, persaonable and attentive. Food was fabulous!
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Melanie
Greater Boston •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Came for my dads and my birthday great atmosphere and great food loved it all around! Would go again 100%
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1. Waterman Grille

2. Hemenway's

3. Mare Rooftop

4. Red Stripe

5. Circe Restaurant & Bar

6. The Capital Grille - Providence

7. The District

8. Mill's Tavern

9. Massimo

10. Capriccio

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