Blu Violet Roofbar

Name: Blu Violet Roofbar
Address: 191 Dorrance, providence, RI, United States, 02903
Telephone: (401) 252-0711
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

4.5 (206)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

191 Dorrance, providence, RI 02903

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2 people

Jun 24, 2025

7:00 PM

About this restaurant

Good for business meals
Great for creative cocktails
Great for outdoor dining

Blue Violet is a hidden gem located in the Aloft Hotel with spectacular views of Providence Jewelry District, Providence River, Water Place Park, and the Point Street Bridge.
Serving full summer menu and craft cocktails.
New Hours open for LUNCH Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 12pm.
Reservations strongly encouraged.
OUTDOOR seating available on a first come first serve basis.
We allow Cakes for celebrations. A fee of $5 per person will be added to your bill.

Reservations will be held for 15 minutes unless we are notified of late arrival. https://www.marriott.com/hotels/hotel-information/restaurant/pvdal-aloft-providence-downtown/

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Tapas / Small Plates, Cocktail Bar
Hours of operation
Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Brunch Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
(401) 252-0711
Website
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/hotel-information/restaurant/pvdal-aloft-providence-downtown/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
191 Dorrance, providence, RI 02903
Neighborhood
Providence
Cross street
Clifford St <br />Dyer St
Parking details
Valet
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 206 people are saying

Blu Violet Roofbar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Providence County
Great for brunch
Providence County
Great for outdoor dining
Providence County
Great for scenic views
Providence County
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Review summary

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Blu Violet Roofbar offers a vibrant urban vibe with "great service" and "wonderful views" of Providence. Guests enjoy both traditional and creative food options, including vegan dishes. While some found the menu limited, standout service, especially from server Brian, enhances the experience. Ideal for cocktails, brunch, or enjoying the rooftop ambiance.

206 Reviews

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Michael VIP
Rhode Island203 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good food-not cheap Service fine Nice view Urban vibe
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Maxine
St. Louis4 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Blu Violet roof bar is a great spot on a Sunday afternoon. Food is wonderful with both traditional and creative choices. I enjoyed a summer sostice and my husband loved a glass of pinot. The view and activity on the riverfront created an atmosphere
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Jessica
Greater Boston2 reviews
1.0
Dined on April 13, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Would not recommend. The service was underwhelming, the food was as well. It took a while for a server to acknowledge us and to bring water . Our server did not know that some drinks were not available until long after we had ordered. the whole experience from beginning to end was very amateur.
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Floriano VIP
Greater Boston26 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 29, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Not many choices on menu , very limited , prices are high even for Providence.
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Paula
Greater Boston3 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 29, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great service and a wonderful view of Providence. I recommend going on a day with nice weather so you can sit on their terrace. Good food at a reasonable price. FYI, the hotel bills a service charge to park your vehicle.
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Dennisse
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined on March 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I LOVED my order! My sister LOVED her order and so did my husband and my brother-in-law. Will def be going back :)
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Beth VIP
Greater Boston21 reviews
1.0
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Unfortunately we had a disappointing experience at Blu Violet. We were so looking forward to experiencing the Sunday Brunch at Blu Violet as we had heard many positive things about it. When we arrived and stepped off the elevator we were greeted with nightclub level music blaring from the restaurant. Not realizing this particular Sunday the brunch was a theme - Beyoncé - (who we actually like her music) the noise level was through the roof. It made it nearly impossible to hear each other at our table - we were a group of 4. We did ask the manager if the music could be turned down even a smidge and though pleasant she said no because it was an “event”. Music is fine at a brunch but when the venue is small it doesn’t need to be so loud that our watches indicate that the noise level is extreme. The food was ok, nothing as special as we read about in local publications and our server was practically non-existent, we were short one service we ended up getting on our own, never refilled our water glasses and after our food was served never came back until she brought the check. All in all a disappointing experience that could have been so much better.
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Pat
Greater Boston3 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I only wish they had a gluten-free option. Otherwise, we’ll be going there more often.
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Jodi
New York City4 reviews
2.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 1
Made Valentine reservations and they ran out of food to order for main meal. We did have good tuna appetizer, and a wedge salad with avocado. We were seated at a 2 top, that felt like we were on stage with them. It was probably a great seat for many, and although the jazz band trio was phenomenal, it didn’t feel appropriate to talk to each other while they were playing. It was like you were at their concert vs enjoying music in the background while eating dinner like I hoped. This location is not a cozy dinner experience, where you can relax and unwind with your significant other. It’s small tables set up in small hotel bar area. Not what I prefer when making plans for dinner. I would go for a cocktail or in the summer when the rooftop is open, as I’m sure that is a much different and more enjoyable experience. Bryan was our server, he was excellent and went above and beyond what was in his control to offer us options when the main courses were sold out. The hostess’s were also amazing and welcoming. I should have done my homework and scoped the place out before deciding on it for dinner and a special evening. I hope this helps.
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Hansley VIP
Wisconsin6 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service was great! The facility and ambiance was very nice for our Valentines Day outing and anniversary celebration! All of the employees were welcoming and accommodating! The general manager was extremely nice and checked on us often throughout the night. The live music added the perfect touch! I thoroughly enjoyed the band and would love to see them perform again! We weren’t that impressed with the options on the V Day menu but we ordered the ahi tartare and it was very delicious! We will definitely be returning to try out the full menu!
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Blu Violet Roofbar is rated 4.5 stars by 206 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Jun 24, 2025

7:00 PM

191 Dorrance, providence, RI 02903

Additional information

Cross street
Clifford St <br />Dyer St
Neighborhood
Providence
Hours of operation
Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Brunch Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Tapas / Small Plates, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Valet
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/hotel-information/restaurant/pvdal-aloft-providence-downtown/
Phone number
(401) 252-0711

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Menu

Red Wine

Cambria $16.00

Naturalis $15.00

Bar Dog $14.00

White Wine

Cambria $15.00

Stoneleigh,$15.00

Caposaldo $14.00

Michale David Cinsaut Rose, Lodi California $13.00

Misty Cliffs NA Rose, South Africa $14.00

Sparkling Wine

Gooseneck, Prosecco $14.00

Mionetto Split $17.00

Mionetto Prosecco $50.00

Veuve Clicquot Brut Yellow Label Btl $165.00

Lanson, Champagne $150.00

What 206 people are saying

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