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 (617)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

120 Francis Street, Providence, RI 02903

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2 people

Jul 6, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

About this restaurant

Lively
Good for business meals
Charming

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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Additional information

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 617 people are saying

Public Kitchen and Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Providence County
Contemporary American

Review summary

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Public Kitchen and Bar delivers "fantastic" food, "excellent" service, and a "refined but casual" atmosphere. The staff, notably August and manager Christopher, are praised for their attentiveness and friendliness. Ideal for pre-show dining at the nearby VETS, it offers a "delicious" menu and "perfect" location. Guests appreciate the warm ambiance and memorable experiences.

617 Reviews

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Erin
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The staff is wonderful - Christopher was the host, our server was August. They were both fantastic, attentive and helpful. It was my sister's birthday, and August heard me talking to her about it. We ordered dessert after our delicious dinner and August brought hers with a candle in it. Thoughtful, lovely staff made the delicious food even better! Pricey menu, but worth the prices!
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George
Greater Boston4 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Having never been there before, I didn’t know what to expect. Everything exceeded my expectations. Even with the amount of diners there, it was amazingly quiet. The food was fantastic. The wait staff was very attentive. I will be back.
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Debbie
Mobile30 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The meal and service were both excellent. Would love to go there again if we're ever in Providence again.
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PAUL VIP
Greater Boston36 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
There are 3 reasons that I keep going back to the Public Kitchen and Bar: great food; the manager Christopher ; and the sever August that I always request.
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Jeff VIP
Greater Boston14 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was fantastic. Service was excellent and atmosphere was refined but yet casual. No complaints!
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Jack
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined on May 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
They accommodate our being a bit late, our canceling at the last minute, no problems ever. Very welcoming and great service.
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Erin
Greater Boston9 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We decided to eat here because we were going to a show at the VETS. So happy we did! Delicious food and pleasing atmosphere. We never felt rushed nor did we wait for anything. They have a smaller menu…but we appreciate that, I feel it allows the chefs to focus on primary entrees which leads to more flavorful and enjoyable meals. Definitely will return.
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PAUL VIP
Greater Boston36 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My sever August was excellent and very friendly . Christopher the manager was friendly and makes for a very good dining experience.
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Joyce VIP
Greater Boston2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The best staff hands down…the food is good, but I come back here repeatedly for the service — Lindsay, August, Christopher…they are the nicest people and great at what they do!
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Brad
Washington, D.C. Area1 review
2.0
Dined on March 20, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
We had wonderful waitresses, however the evening was ruined by the obvious host.
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Public Kitchen and Bar is rated 4.6 stars by 617 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

Jul 6, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 3 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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