Public Kitchen and Bar

Name: Public Kitchen and Bar
Address: 120 Francis Street, Providence, RI, United States, 02903
Telephone: (401) 919-5050
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6

575 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

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2 people

Oct 13, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

Romantic

Throughout the space of Public, a modernist sensibility is blended with a classic American, Newport mansion drawing room theme. It's design is inspired by the existing architecture of the Masonic Temple and it's Rhode Island Capital Statehouse neighbor. Public's masculine and warm setting will be a meeting place for hipsters and Senators alike.
Please keep in mind that we are next to a theatre and it greatly affects reservations and seating times.
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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Global, International
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am All Day Menu Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Bar Area/Lounge Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(401) 919-5050
Website
http://www.publickitchenprovidence.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
120 Francis Street, Providence, RI 02903
Neighborhood
Providence
Cross street
5 Avenue of the Art, Providence, RI 02903
Parking details
Valet is available in the front of the hotel. We encourage on-street parking as well as mall parking garage
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 575 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.6Service
4.4Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Rhode Island
Great for brunch
Rhode Island
Kid-friendly
Rhode Island
Romantic
Providence County
Great for brunch
Providence County
Kid-friendly
Providence County
Romantic
Providence County
Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Public Kitchen and Bar offers a delightful dining experience with "wonderful service" and "amazing food." Known for its convenient location near The VETS, it's perfect for pre-show meals. While some dishes may vary, highlights include the Rhode Island clam chowder and craft cocktails. Attentive staff and elegant ambiance make it a must-visit.

575 Reviews

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Percy
Des Moines
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on September 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I was pleasantly surprised by my experience here. My meal was delicious and the service perfect. Due to all the hard surfaces, sound levels can be high, but the host considerately seated me away from the noisier tables.
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Kathy
Greater Boston
14 reviews
4.0
14 reviews
Dined on September 22, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was ok but nothing special that would bring me back to the restaurant. It was very convenient to the Vets Auditorium. We had manhattans at the bar which were expertly made.
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Frank
Greater Boston
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food great, bartenders great with craft drinks, good place
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PAUL
Greater Boston
27 reviews
vip
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on September 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
My meal tonight , the lobster roll special was great. My server August was exceptional as always. Christopher the manager is friendly and well organized. Another great meal at Public Kitchen and Bar
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Alicia
Baja California
8 reviews
vip
3.0
8 reviews
Dined on August 4, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
This is our 3rd time at Public, it is in the Ren hotel and very convenient for a hotel guests. The service and food are fine, the dining area shuts down early and the food is fair.
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JoanD
Greater Boston
45 reviews
vip
4.0
45 reviews
Dined on July 20, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nice place for dinner and apps before the show at the Vets. Food was good but menu could have had more entrees. No accommodations for handicapped assisted restrooms.
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Kathy
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful service and ambience! Short ribs were tough and not much taste to shrimp scampi! Scallops were great! Cheddar mash potatoes fabulous! Fig pizza was good but arugula was wilted! Waitress was delightful as well as Maitre D as bd bartender
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OpenTable Diner
Rhode Island
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food and very reasonable prices. Would definitely go to Public Kitchen again!
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PAUL
Greater Boston
27 reviews
vip
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on June 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My server August and manager Christopher make my time at Public Kitchen and Bar a very pleasant and happy experience
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xctraveler
New York City
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on May 26, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The short ribs were dry almost to the point of hard to eat. I was too tired to complain and just ate what I could. I was disappointed. My wife's dish was not supposed to be spicy, but had a couple of unexpected very spicy pieces. The waiter saw her distress and came to ask about it, but she found the rest of the dish to be satsifactory. There was no more than one other table in the restaurant at the same time as us - between 7 pm and 8 Pm. I would not recommend this restaurant to anyone.
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Public Kitchen and Bar is rated 4.6 stars by 575 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

Oct 13, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

120 Francis Street, Providence, RI 02903

Additional information

Cross street
5 Avenue of the Art, Providence, RI 02903
Neighborhood
Providence
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am All Day Menu Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Bar Area/Lounge Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Global, International
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Valet is available in the front of the hotel. We encourage on-street parking as well as mall parking garage
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.publickitchenprovidence.com/
Phone number
(401) 919-5050

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