Location: Providence
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Find out what Seafood restaurants to try in Providence. Years of careful urban planning and meticulous restoration have rendered this former rum and molasses trading town one of the best places to live in the United States, star of an eponymous television show and a swell place to spend a weekend. Historic sites, wonderful museums and theaters seamlessly blend with newer attractions on the block including a modern mega-mall, scenic Riverwalk, outdoor skating arena, convention center, plus new hotels and restaurants. The Roger Williams Zoo, with its updated Tropical Rainforest Building where "spunky monkeys" roam free in a constructed jungle-like environment, remains one of the city's top attractions and offers hours of entertainment for children and adults alike. Wander back in time on Benefit Street, where eminent Federal period homes recall the city's wealthy past. For a modern experience, check out the more than 100 stores at Providence Place. Or tantalize your taste buds on "The Hill," a historic area that boasts many award- winning restaurants, from the Italian and Mediterranean cuisine for which "Little Italy" got its name, to Caribbean, Mexican, Chinese, seafood and baked goods. For a different perspective, take a romantic river cruise on an authentic Venetian gondola. No matter what your vantage point, Providence sparkles.
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6. Jacky's Waterplace and Sushi Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 229 reviews
Upscale Asian restaurant specializing in sushi.
Reviewed By DeniseSyS
The food is as beautifully prepared as the lovely view of Providence waters. Great service and great menu selection that left everyone full and happy. A wonderful spot to celebrate a birthday or gather with small or large groups. Valet parking is offered for âfreeâ and you determine the tip.
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5. Bluefin Grille at the Providence Marriott Downtown
Overall Ratings
4 based on 266 reviews
Recent review: "Great Lunch - Great Service Had a fabulous lunch with my family - Miriam was our waitress and did an absolutely stellar job! Will eat here again soon - loved the make your own salad option!"
Reviewed By DayzieDukes
We dined twice at the Bluefin during our stay in Providence and were impressed with the quality of the meals both times. The Margherita flatbread is delicious, just the right amount of cheese, crispy bread and tomatoes. Ahi Tuna wonton was also a hit with our group and we ordered it twice! Staff are attentive and welcoming, especially Yissell who went out of her way to make sure we had everything we needed and treated us like VIPs.
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4. Red Fin Crudo and Kitchen
Overall Ratings
4 based on 168 reviews
Reviewed By mcobrien
We came down from Boston and had dinner here before Riverfire on a Saturday night. We started with a selection of a dozen local oysters that turned out to be a selection of one type of local oyster because (I assume) they ran out of some oysters. The oysters were fresh but had none of their liquor in the shell, which is off-putting and just sloppy shucking. The meat and cheese plate had some tasty chorizo, Serrano ham, a few small slices of two different cheeses and oddly, fried plantain strips and a few rock-hard bread slices so hard I could barely chew them. We used most of them in the roasted shrimp in garlic and pepper sauce which was tasty but had only five small shrimps. Meatballs in a smokey sauce were again tasty but I found the BBQ like sauce a little strange in a Latin-inspired tapa dish. The beer selection is good and the cocktails are well made. All in all, Red Fin wasn't bad. the bill for three beers, a cocktail and four tapas came to $133 pre tax and tip so Red Fin ain't cheap. The back room was crowded and really noisy and we were relived to be in the front room at the bar. As you can tell, I was not blown away by Red Fin. I've had tapas at places like Toro in Boston and Red Fin is simply not in that class of tapas bar. I think I would be giving Red Fin a bit more slack if the bill were not so large given the level of execution of the dishes.
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3. Providence Oyster Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 345 reviews
Located in historic Federal Hill, Providence Oyster Bar stands out as Rhode Island"s premiere seafood house. Upscale, yet casual, the Providence Oyster Bar welcomes you to be spoiled by the freshest selection of oysters and clams.
Reviewed By SchruteFarmsBeets
Providence Oyster bar is located in a quirky part of Providence with plenty to do and free valet parking. It is unique in the fact that while being incredibly upscale, it has a bit of a sports bar feel. There were groups clearly having girls night out, families with children out for dinner, couples on dates, and guys in shorts and flip flops just watching the football game. It was a really nice atmosphere. On top of the atmosphere, the food was great, all of the food was fresh and delicious. My wife had the salmon oscar and I had the fried oysters, and we were both really impressed. I also had a spicy tuna roll that wasn't very spicy, and was pretty pricey at $13, but the tuna was very dark red and high quality, and tasted great. They also had a nice beer, wine, and cocktail selection. If you're in the area, give the place a try!
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2. Waterman Grille
Overall Ratings
4 based on 685 reviews
Offering a setting that is unlike any other in Providence, Waterman Grille is situated along the Seekonk River in a former bridge gatehouse that dates back to 1871. With its ageless brick, restored wood patinas and open kitchen, Waterman has become a neig
Reviewed By OldIronHip
First, on a most positive side, the food was delicious and artfully presented. My sincere compliments to the chef and kitchen staff for a most wonderful culinary experience. Restaurant decor and location are pleasant additions but on a down side, acoustically it's a bit of a dining hall atmosphere but that can be accepted as the quality of the food makes the visit worth while. Now for a more negative review; the dining staff is in need of professional training as restaurant "awareness" is sadly lacking. Our food server walked by our table over eleven times without even a glance to see if we needed anything. My knife was cleared with the appetizer and when my entree was finished, the knife remained missing even after requesting one from the passing shift manager. My overall ratings are as follows:Food: 5 Stars Atmosphere: 4 Stars Service: 2 StarsIt's unfortunate that the dining room staff does not properly compliment the kitchenDear OldIronHip, Thank you for your honest feedback and we are thrilled to hear you enjoyed the food. I will pass along your compliments to the culinary team.We are however concerned that our service did not measure up. We have built our reputation on exceptional service that should complement the quality of our food. I am sorry that you received anything less than great service and I will be discussing your remarks with our team.That's not typical for us and I hope that if you do try us again, we can show you the high level of service for which we are known. We do value your comments and your business. Gratefully,Michael AccettaGeneral Manager
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1. Los Andes
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1311 reviews
Reviewed By ddoran
our daughter, a former peace corps vol in peru, had to wait until after her baby was born so she could go back to eat the raw fish of cervichespectacular service from casandra for the 7 of us as always, we left with giant containers of food as you get 2 meals out of each dinnerthe new back bar area is almost ready
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