Providence Restaurants

Two Forty Two

242 Atwells Avenue, Providence, RI, 02903

Elegant, Seductive, Captivating and Provocative.
Two Forty Two, from the vision of owner David Mardirosian comes an elegantly decorated California/New York style restaurant located in Providence, RI's premiere food destination of historic Federal Hill. Two Forty Two's menu showcases a California inspired cuisine infused with Mediterranean influences, using each season's finest ingredients. Two Forty Two evokes a feeling of warmth and comfort with its beautiful gold banquettes in the front lounge/bar area and candle chandeliers and sconces in the rear dining room. The bar is meticulously covered in mother of pearl and light wood, while the hard wood floors contrasts with a dark oak stain. The front area seats 20 with another 12 at the bar and 12 in the lounge chairs which are ideal for specialty martinis and appetizers. The rear dining room seats 45 and can also be used as a private dining facility. The restaurant is open seven nights a week for dinner with a special late night menu served until midnight on weekdays and 1 am on Fridays and Saturdays. Guests of Two Forty Two are invited to use the restaurants complimentary valet parking. We are located at 242 Atwells Avenue, between Dean Street and Depasquale Avenue.

Only $10.00 for a $25.00 Dining Certificate!

Bacaro

262 South Water St, Providence, RI, 02903

Welcome to Bacaro, a Split concept Italian restaurant offering a unique dining experience in Providence, Rhode Island. The name Bacaro comes from Bacari, a regionally specific word from Venice for a wine bar, a gathering place for friends to meet and share a quick bite and a glass of wine. The Venetians chose the word Baccari (plural) from Bacchus - the roman god of wine.<br>Bacaro is an Enoteca (Italian Wine Bar), Salumeria & Cicchetteria. The first floor of Bacaro houses the Salumeria which is a wonderful display of all the cured meats and cheeses we have to offer. Customers who dine on the first floor have the opportunity to watch the Salumeria chef hand cut and prepare all the assorted cured meats and cheeses to order. The restaurant's main menu is printed in house daily and reflects the food & philosophy of Italy. The second floor of the restaurant offers dramatic views of the Providence River and Downtown Providence as well as the open kitchen where the chefs can be seen preparing the meals for guests.

Only $10.00 for a $25.00 Dining Certificate!

Tina's Jamaican Caribbean Restaurant

223 Atwells, Providence, RI, 02903

Full flavored Jamaican food cooked by authentic Jamaican chefs! You will not find better eating anywhere! Food so great . . . you'll scrape your plate!No need to travel to Jamaica to get the flavor of the nation. Come to Tina's instead! Jamaican cooking by Jamaican cooks!
Tina loves cooking and decided to see if she could open a restaurant dedicated to traditional, home cooked Jamaican food. After searching for a year for a location, Tina chose a one-table restaurant, with four chairs and a take out window, in Providence, Rhode Island. Customers began to flock to Tina's and soon she had a few more tables on the sidewalk where folks would congregate to chat and enjoy their Jamaican fare.
When Tina's Jamaican Restaurant outgrew its original location, it moved to a larger building and then to its current 223 Atwells Avenue, Providence, RI location.
Tina's specialty is curried foods and jerk, all home prepared, home style, from scratch. Tina's Jamaican Caribbean Restaurant does a great deal of catering including servicing homeless shelters for Thanksgiving and other special meals. When Hurricane Ivan devastated the Caribbean, Tina spearheaded a drive to gather thirty barrels of donated clothing and food, plus money, to send to the devastated countries.
Insider's Tip: Tina's cooks grate their own coconut to make coconut milk for their recipes. Only fresh ingredients are used at Tina's.

Only $10.00 for a $25.00 Dining Certificate!

Aspire

311 Westminster Street, Providence, RI, 02903

Situated in the Hotel Providence, in the City's bustling theater district, Aspire embraces the sophisticated charm of its surroundings and the whimsical energy at the heart of theater district and the Westminster Street shopping corridor. Aspire creates a performance of service and cuisine. In Aspire, your table is the stage and the food, atmosphere and service are the actors coming together to provide you with an exciting evening.
The culinary talents of Executive Chef Jennis Heal shine through Aspire's expertly crafted menu of contemporary American cuisine with an emphasis on inventive preparations, melded with Rhode Island influences.
The menu offers an inspired selection of appetizers, steaks, seafood and artisinal pastas with Portuguese, Italian and New England -influenced dishes, perfectly complemented with a global wine list, featuring more than 100 fine labels including many by the glass.
Aspire will surprise guests with a completely different experience than anything else in the city. The name tells the story of an eatery with aspirations to be the best, most colorful, interesting and service-oriented restaurant in Providence. With a menu of contemporary American cuisine and a bar that sets the stage for an entertaining evening, Aspire is poised to be the new hot spot for dining and socializing

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Blue Grotto Restaurant

210 Atwells Avenue, Providence, RI, 02903

Welcome to Blue Grotto, come visit a friend with a new attitude. Come home to this Federal Hill landmark and immerse yourself in a wide array of Italian cuisine. Enjoy old world favorites, classic preparations, and contemporary offerings in a comfortable, relaxing atmosphere. This is not your grandfathers Blue Grotto. Send yourself back in time with our Osso Buco and Braised Rabbit. Dive into our contemporary twists, such as our famous Sweet Potato Gnocchi, Lobster and Shrimp Scampi, and our home made Lobster Ravioli. Our award winning wine list is comprised of over 400 selections, 35 by the glass. You will find a great selection of Italian and California gems in all price ranges. What we are most proud of is our selections of wine by the glass. We offer choices on many of our varietals, and there are 27 varietals to choose from. If you're unsure, you can try one of our several flights. If you're feeling adventurous you can sip on one of our Wine Inspired Cocktails. We take our wine seriously as our cuisine.

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Down City

50 Weybasset Street, Providence, RI, 02903

Located in Providence's historic downtown, Downcity is the spot to go for creative comfort food and drinks. The decor is bright and festive offering an inviting, funky and casual atmosphere. Downcity is a modern upscale restaurant and lounge that provides you with a great relaxed place to meet with friends. Delight yourself with one of their generously large portion entrees like their award winning meatloaf served with caramelized onion demiglaze, buttermilk mashed potatoes and fresh corn off the cob. Pair it with one of their specialty drinks and end it with one of their freshly made desserts. Downcity has easily become a local favorite catering to all of their guest young and old with all their exceptional service, divine dining and creative, fun ambience.

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Fatty McGee's Dublin Pub

55 Union, Providence, RI, 02903

There is nothing like visiting a place where you are welcomed in likefamily. The Irish are notorious for warm hospitality and good old-fashionedfun. Fatty McGee's Dublin Pub is no exception to this time honored tradition,offering guests a cozy refuge from the day to day burdens of everyday life.Pull up a chair and catch up with old friends over some delicious pub foodand a tall, cold pint of brew. Fatty McGee's Dublin Pub menu offers something foreveryone, with a wide variety of Irish and American favorites sure to keepyou coming back for more. The friendly staff at Fatty McGee's Dublin Pub takes great pride in making itsguests feel welcomed and comfortable - come experience first hand what alittle Irish hospitality can do!

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Chef Ho's Chinese Restaurant

243 Atwells Ave, Providence, RI, 02903

When you're in the mood for good times and great cuisine, be sure to checkout Chef Ho's Chinese Restaurant. The restaurant is located in one of the area's mostpleasant settings and is known for its delightful staff and superb cuisine.The menu at Chef Ho's Chinese Restaurant features a wide array of great selections, madefrom only the freshest and highest quality ingredients, with something sureto please every member of your group. Chef Ho's Chinese Restaurant has establisheditself as one of the area's favorite culinary destinations and is sure tooffer you a pleasant and unique dining experience every time you visit.Please stop in soon!

Only $4.00 for a $10.00 Dining Certificate!

Don Jose Tequilas

351 Atwells Ave., Providence, RI, 02903

Located in Providence's historic Federal Hill, Don Jose Tequila's strives to provide you with an upscale authentic Mexican dining experience. From the menu selection to the dining room, every detail was thoughtfully considered. The dishes are made with the finest and freshest ingredients available offering traditional Mexican favorites. The guests are made to feel welcome and the atmosphere is fun and festive, featuring two beautiful bars, serving a great selection of fine tequilas and margaritas sangrias.

Only $4.00 for a $10.00 Dining Certificate!

Local 121

121 Washington St., Providence, RI, 02903

Local 121 is part of a landmark preservation project led by AS220. The arts organization bought the 24,000 square foot former Dreyfus Hotel in 2005 and renovated it into an affordable live-and-work space for artists, with an art gallery on the ground floor and a restaurant - Local 121. The Dreyfus hotel, built in the 1980's on Washington and Mathewson streets, served as dormitory from 1975-2000, and had been vacant ever since.
State Senator, Joshua Miller, and his wife Nancy Miller envisioned a restaurant that would not only stand out from the crowd and help define the downtown area as a "foodie" haven, but more importantly, create a restaurant that is ecologically, culturally, and agriculturally sustainable. Local 121 is aptly named for it's commitment to all things local as well as our physical location at 121 Washington Street.
We take seriously our obligation to our customers of providing the best each season has to offer. Our mission is to serve the best locally-raised foods available: vegetables harvested in season by local farmers who care about the health of their land and your food. Meats raised in sunshine on our New England pastures, with no inhumane confinement, antibiotics or growth hormones-ever. We work hard to avoid serving anything that's been genetically modified, packaged in a factory or transported very far. Our suppliers are small-scale New England farmers, cheese makers, and other food artisans we know by name. It's our goal to provide warm, gracious service and share our dedication of locally harvested ingredients with our patrons.
However, our commitment to local extends beyond our plates.
We recognize that by supporting local artists creates balance and sustains the cultural life of our community. That's why we actively support our local artists, from the tiny butter dishes on our tables to the large-scale photographs you see on our walls.

Only $10.00 for a $25.00 Dining Certificate!

New Rivers

7 Steeple Street, Providence, RI, 02903

Cozy, intimate and elegant all at the same time, the 40 seat restaurant is housed in 1870 twin storefronts that form the faade on the original 1793 warehouse built for iron merchants, Congdon & Carpenter. So named in direct homage to the uncovering and rerouting of two rivers running through the heart of Providence over a decade ago and the multicultural nature of Bruce Tillinhast's menu.
New Rivers is known for its simple yet robust preparations and colorful, bistro-style presentations. The menu celebrates the cuisine of the various ethnic and cultural groups that have given America and Providence their rich culinary heritage. Careful consideration is given to healthy foods, and the menu is limited yet thoughtfully balanced to offer ample variety and flexibility to customers with special needs. New Rivers offers diners a unique culinary adventure.<br>In 1997 Pat & Bruce were finalists for the James Beard Awards - "Best Chefs-Northeast".

Only $12.50 for a $25.00 Dining Certificate!

McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Providence

11 Dorance Street Providence, RI United States, 02903

Returning to co-founder Bill McCormick's hometown, McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurant is located in the historic Biltmore Hotel, where Mr. McCormick once parked cars as a young boy. McCormick & Schmick's is conveniently located adjacent to the Rhode Island Convention Center and within walking distance of the business, historical, governmental and cultural communities of Providence. The menu at McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurant is printed twice daily and features more than 30 varieties of fresh fish and seafood from around the world. Other menu highlights include tempting pasta, poultry and beef specialties to tempt any palette. Visit our lively bar and enjoy traditional mixology at its best, featuring classic cocktails made from scratch using fresh-squeezed juices, bottled and tap beer, or choose a selection from our extensive wine list to accompany your meal. Ask us about our famous bar menu, featuring select $1.95 menu items. Mr. McCormick welcomes the opportun

Hemenway's

121 South Main Street Providence, RI United States, 02903

Located on the River in downtown Providence, Hemenway’s is Rhode Island’s premiere seafood address. Aspiring to bring you the freshest and highest quality fin-fish, shellfish and mollusks in the United States while delivering genuine hospitality in a relaxed, social atmosphere. Hemenway’s offers an award-winning wine list, customized private dining for up to 45 guests, seasonal al fresco dining and full menu service in the bar area. On-line reservations are valid in the main dining room. Should you wish to secure private dining accommodations, please all the restaurant directly.

Sakura

231 Wickenden St., Providence, RI, 02903

Located in the heart of busy Wickenden Street, this authentic Japanese restaurant is the place to go for sushi, sashimi and maki. The local rave about their teriyaki and sukiyai, claiming it's the best in town! Also available is a wide selection of vegetarian dishes. Come and escape into their romantic Tatami Room or socialize at the sushi bar. come alone, come with friends and enjoy!

Only $4.00 for a $10.00 Dining Certificate!

The Melting Pot - A Fondue Restaurant

199 Providence Place, Providence, RI, 02903

Located on the lower level of The Providence Place Mall, on the city side of Francis Street, The Melting Pot of Providence promises to bring a truly unique upscale/casual dining experience to Rhode Island and South Eastern Massachusetts. The Melting Pot is a dinner only restaurant where fondue becomes a memorable and interactive four-course dining experience where patrons can "dip into something different."

Only $10.00 for a $25.00 Dining Certificate!

Temple Downtown

120 Francis Street, Providence, RI, 02903

The Temple storied past included two unlikely groups: masons and graffiti artists. Construction began on the building, which was originally intended for the RI Freemasons, in 1926. In 1928, work on the Masonic Temple ceased when funds ran low due to the Great Depression. Mason's walked off the job, leaving the building unfinished. Only the lounge, which was used for Masonic rites, was completed. The building remained unoccupied for nearly 80 years.
During its dormant period, the Temple was a haven for graffiti artists, who left their mark throughout the structure. In the 80's the state purchased the building, which remained empty until its recent rebirth.
Now the Temple is home to an upscale restaurant and lounge that still maintains the building's integrity and history.
Their surprising dishes delight and their unexpected flavors teases the palate. Whether you're kicking off your day with a plate full of power starches, lunching with lawmakers or dining deep into the night, their reinventions of regional favorites using local ingredients comprise divine dining.

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Ruth's Chris Steak House - Providence

G-Tech Center Providence, RI United States, 02903

Ruth's Chris Steak House serves the finest aged, corn-fed USDA Prime beef. Broiled in a trademark 1,800° oven & served on a plate heated to 500 degrees, your steak is presented sizzling hot at your table. Additionally, the menu includes select fresh seafood & other meat entrees, including seasonal specialties like foie gras, buffalo strip & scallops. A variety of fresh-cooked vegetables, including seven kinds of potatoes, salads, homemade desserts & an extensive selection of over 100 domestic & imported wines complete your dining experience. Ruth's Chris never fails to please!

Shula's 347 Grille - Providence

21 Atwells Avenue Providence, RI United States, 02903

Shula's 347 is named in honor of Hall of Fame Coach, Don Shula. The winningest Coach in NFL history, with 347 career victories! Shula's 347 follows a long line of successful restaurants, all founded on the same famous tradition of Shula's Steak Houses. Shula's 347 has everything from gourmet salads to fresh specialty fish and exclusively serves Certified Angus Beef? burgers and the best beef money can buy, The SHULA CUT steaks. The atmosphere is casual and full of energy, which includes a high impact bar, dark woods and a stunning video system. High-end flat panel screened TVs, dark woods and frames with spotlights, pigskin walls, granite topped tables and dark leather booths offer a different appeal and destination for the local market. The bar becomes a socializing hot spot with wine and martinis for business types, groups or individuals looking for a warm atmosphere or a place to be seen. **The restaurant will begin online reservations mid-Feb. 2007**

Ten Prime Steak and Sushi

55 Pine Street Providence, RI United States, 02903

Guests can enjoy the ultimate dining experience among the backdrop of a cobalt blue romantic, sexy setting visually landscaped with art that stimulates the senses. 10’s atmosphere becomes fun and lively with sound effects in the bathrooms, bubbles showering over our busy bar crowd, and a Latin sound. Our signature prime sirloin steaks are hand cut from the finest corn-fed Midwestern beef. We age them 5 â€" 6 weeks, giving us the most flavorful, juicy, delicious steaks. Join us at our newly redesigned sushi bar or order off of our new designer steak menu! The menu features Corn-Fed Western Beef, USDA Prime, & All Natural Designer Steaks. Our All Natural Steaks our free from antibiotics, growth hormones, and fed a strict vegetarian diet.

Trinity Brew House

186 Fountain Street Providence, RI United States, 02903

Rhode Island's largest brewery is also one of downtown Providence's finest restaurants. An eclectic menu combines traditional pub fare with seasonal specialties, steaks, local seafood and the harvest of local farmers, all paired with their own award winning brews.