The Dorrance

First of all, the Dorrance waiter, Adam is the greatest and you should go just for him alone. The food is delicious every time and the drinks are best in class! I wasn't feeling well halfway into the night due to vertigo and Adam had our meals out in to-go boxes with the bill within moments. My only dislike about the place we frequent is the furniture--most of the chairs are old and no longer sturdy. The chair was rocking side to side all night which started the dizziness that required an early departure.

I was visiting my daughter and since it was restaurant week we decided to try The Dorrance. Our waiter, Adam, was awesome. He was just the right amount of attentive. We had a great time and we will be back for sure! Thanks for helping me make great memories with my 20 year old.

Our waiter, Adam, was charming and attentive. Food was quite good and what a great space!

This was an incredible experience. Our server, Adam, was attentive, funny, informative and very knowledgeable of he menu and drink list. Every item we had from the oysters to the pastas, the curried chickpea and the carrot cake and strawberry shortcake was phenomenal. Cooked to perfection, great portion sizes, flavor profile on point. The drinks paired wonderfully. The service was unrushed and very enjoyable. I highly recommend this place!!

Attentive waitstaff. Flexible chef. Fresh ingredients well prepared and presented. Sweet spot and easy walk to PPAC

Treated us so well for the engagement dinner! Delicious food and amazing server. Will come back.

The meal we had at the Dorrance was exceptional, and the service equally so. The menu is more focused on a certain number of items, all if which are superb, so I would suggest looking at the menu before going to be certain it fits your tastes.
We started with their marinated olives, which are delightful. I found that the oil/garlic/olive marinate makes the best dipping oil for the magnificent bread the restaurant serves.
We had the Marcanda Promis bottle of wine with entrees, which is heavenly and highly recommended. The strawberry shortcake dessert was a perfect ending.
Great food, great service, and the place inside is just stunning.

The pasta was amazing!! And service was perfect!

Great service, excellent drinks at the bar before hand. Food was fresh and tasty.

We enjoyed everything about the Dorrance. The food was excellent, the service great, the atmosphere was amazing and the noise level was very acceptable for dinner conversation. Overall we had a great time and would definitely go back.

Perfect place for a graduation dinner. The tea selection was a little bit wonky, as they didn’t have any regular earl grey or English breakfast but instead some interesting blended concoctions that didn’t appeal to everyone in our party. Otherwise, an amazing experience. The chickpea stew and the steak wear to die for. Great service as well.

Graduation

Long wait for food that was mediocre, given its cost. We ordered the flat iron steak, which was the only beef available on the menu. The meat was tough and not seasoned correctly. The mashed potatoes lacked consistency and were more like a sauce.

Great waiter, food was delicious, nice high ceilings, good bar

We had a great pre-show dinner on Saturday night. Service was excellent and waiter ensured we were done by showtime! The calamari was a highlight! Be sure to save room for dessert!

Loved the bar and the old bank building! Had a great waiter who made suggestions for my daughter who is vegan. We really had a nice experience after a show!

Excellent after work. By far the best service and culinary delights.

Perfect ambiance, excellent cuisine. Unmatched service.

Always perfect.

Great time. Clean and beautiful inside. Great service and food. The cocktails are by far the best part. Great special occasion place to go.

World class. Lovely space, attentive service, fantastic food and some of the most creative and delicious cocktail recipes I have had. Great downtown Providence location.

Excellent spot for brunch in Providence. Super friendly and informative staff, and I highly recommend the orange cinnamon bun!

Always amazing! The food and service are incredible.

One of a kind ambience... oh yeah, and the food and service was top notch too! But wow... that gorgeous, wide open, one of a kind ambience makes The Dorrance an absolutely one of a kind dinner experience.

The Dorrance is always a wonderful experience for special occasions when you want a quality dinner with awesome service.

Excellent food. Nice selection. Good service. Elegant setting.

It was very quiet for dinner from 5:30 to 6:30. Phenomenal service by waitress and bartenders. Food was excellent from apps through dessert.

The food was great, the atmosphere was nice, and when live jazz started playing it all fit together for a great time and overall experiance.

We visited the Dorrance on Saturday of Valentine’s Day weekend. Prior to our visit, we were advised that the Valentine’s Prix Fixe menu would be available Thursday through Saturday, but upon arrival were advised that this was not the case. Adapt and overcome, though - rather than a glorious 4 course meal with drinks, we enjoyed a glorious 3 course meal with drinks, and had a beautiful time. Looking forward to returning, as the cocktail list is phenomenal.

Fantastic all around. Our waiter was super friendly and knowledgable even gave us some free champagne to help celebrate our anniversary!!

Awesome drink list and great food. Get the Haddock!

The staff here is outstanding! They were very attentive to our needs and making sure we were happy with our food! We will definitely be going back!!

Excellent variety of food. The short ribs were lean and delicious, service was excellent. This is a must try if you haven’t already.

I got a gift card to The Dorrance for Christmas, so I made reservations here before a show at PPAC. The restaurant was beautiful and the service was great. Fancy, but not enough to make you uncomfortable. I thought the music playing in the background was a little strange and didn't really go with the atmosphere, but whatever. My only problem was that I'm not really a fancy-food kind of girl. I like burgers, mashed potatoes, pub food, etc. There was nothing on the menu that really interested me. I got the braised beef which was just ok to me. I did not like the sides that came with it. My husband on the other hand loved it and thought everything was fabulous. I miss restaurants with normal food. I'm not into the foodie revolution. So overall, a good experience but I probably won't be back just based on the menu. NOTE: If you are planning to go here before a show as well, give yourself a good 2 hours for dinner.

Lovely dining room, noisy when private events are taking place. Good value for restaurant week. Would recommend, would return

Food was excellent but it was very noisy

Celebrated our 27th wedding anniversary with a wonderful meal.

Service was great, bartender, food amazing! Love this place!

Perfection!

The Dorrance is a beautiful restaurant with upscale historic charm. Even on a Wednesday night the bar was full, which kept the noise level comfortable . The cocktail menu is unique and delicious. For dinner, the chef was very helpful making replacements for my dietary restrictions. The food was delicious, just expensive. A great place for a special occasion.