The Top 10 Restaurants In Providence, Rhode Island
Providence has dubbed itself the ‘Creative Capital’ of Rhode Island, a title which it fully deserves. Brimming with institutes of learning, technology, art and design, the city can’t be faulted for its creative output. The culinary scene in Providence is just as vibrant, with the lines between art and food often blurring. Here are 10 of the best restaurants in Providence.
1. The Dorrance
Bar, Restaurant, European
Farmstead, Inc.
Farmstead, Inc. has become a local institution in regards to locally sourced, sustainable ingredients, with the kitchen winning numerous awards to that effect. Owners Kate and Matt Jennings run the restaurant and the shop next door, selling artisan cheeses, cured meats and melt-in-your-mouth pastries. Among the customer favourites are the candied nuts and the blue cheese shortbread. Farmstead, Inc. acts as a cultural culinary centre, putting on workshops to teach guests about sustainable cooking and the provenance of ingredients. The menu is dictated by the seasons and as a result is in constant flux, but with a butcher and master baker on the premises, the quality of the creations never drops. Wines and ales come from both local and international suppliers, meaning there is always something novel to pair with the cheese and charcuterie boards that Farmstead, Inc. does so well.
Pot Au Feu
The Pot Au Feu is widely regarded as the place to go for French cuisine in town. The restaurant is tucked away in the Wilcox Building, which was built in 1875 and was one of the most expensive constructions of its time. As you enter, stone flora and fauna peer out at you from atop the pillars surrounding the building, while downstairs chisel marks can still be seen on the carved stone blocks. Excellent food and fine wine is of course the order of the day, with foie gras, bouillabaisse and escargots among the traditional dishes on offer. In a restaurant with a deep love of French cuisine and culture, it is not unknown for champagne bottles to be opened here with a sabre. In the spirit of sharing all things French, the Pot Au Feu offers day cooking classes which include a wine seminar and the preparation of a five-course meal.
Pot Au Feu, 44 Custom House St, Providence, RI, USA, +1 401-273-8953
AS220 FOO (D)
AS220 FOO (D) serves as both as place to eat and a place to meet for those living and working in the Empire Street arts complex. Galleries and artist studios make up the 24,000 square foot premises provided by the arts initiative AS220. In the café, the atmosphere is low-key and relaxed, with a range of healthy dishes sourced from local suppliers. Order the ‘house made sweet potato burger’ and you’ll be getting slices of thick white bread filled with black beans, spinach and spicy vegan aioli. The adjacent bar serves beer and wine from New England breweries, with a row of ever-changing beers on tap. Drink with a clear conscience as all the proceeds go to keeping the AS220 arts and performance spaces running.
AS220 FOO (D), 115 Empire St, Providence, RI, USA, +1 401-831-3663
2. Prime Steak & Sushi
Diner, Restaurant, Steakhouse
3. The Black Pearl
Gastropub, Pub Grub, American, Seafood
4. Local 121
Restaurant, American
5. Mill's Tavern
Mill’s Tavern
Upon entering the old Pilgrim’s Mill, visitors are greeted by the aroma of fine cooking and the warmth of a wood-burning oven. In keeping with its history, the interior of Mill’s Tavern is all red brick walls, dark wood and vaulted ceilings. Its circular booths look out through bay windows onto the tree-lined street beyond. The menu changes with the seasons though is generally a fusion of French and American cuisines. Making a trip to the Tavern doubly worth it is its proximity to the Providence Arts Club. The arts establishment sits on the next road along, and has a rich history with a free gallery open to the public.
Mill’s Tavern, 101 N Main St, Providence, RI, USA, +1 401-272-3331
Hemenway’s
A seafood grill and oyster bar not to be missed, Hemenway’s was named in memory of the founder’s fisherman grandfather. It’s a riverside restaurant that prides itself in the variety and quality of its menu, excelling in clam, calamari, mussel, squid and scallop dishes. Nestled between the Woonasquatucket river and Brown University, Hemenway’s is a perfect place from which to explore the city. A short walk away are the museums of the Rhode Island School of Design and the John Brown House. On a Monday, Hemenway’s Raw Bar is half price, making it the ideal opportunity to tuck into their Alaskan King Crab cocktails and Cherrystone clams. If you feel like a change from seafood then there is always the Guinness-brined pork chop with cheddar, bacon, scallion mash, and a Guinness balsamic glaze to top it all off.
Hemenway’s, 121 S Main St, Providence, RI, USA, +1 401-351-8570
6. Flan y Ajo
Bar, Restaurant, Spanish
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