New American Restaurants near East Providence, RI

“What can I say? Avenue N is definitely one of the best in the state for farm to table comfort food and cocktails. However they really outdid themselves with, what I would call, the new “it” dinner option- the birrio burger. Every bite has flavor & every bite melts in your mouth. I hope this becomes a weekly special due to its uniqueness. My “pear-suasion” drink complimented it perfectly. As always the staff there is top notch. Definitely make a reservation for an epic experience. PS please change up your dessert menu. We need some new creations.“

“Food was Fantastic! Burgers were cooked perfectly to order, and was much faster than expected. Music was a little too loud for the small crowd. Waitress was a little rude, but did her job good. Would recommend

Parking: Parking can be difficult when busy.“

“Always fantastic and delicious“

“I love their brunch and this was the first time having dinner. The soup of the day, mushroom, was flavorful and delicious without being too rich. Loved their take on bratwurst and pretzel appetizer. The seared tuna pad Thai was unique and so yummy too. Love how all the waitstaff help each other seamlessly. Very attentive.“

“Fabulous special occasion cozy spot. Fabulous for gluten free dining.“

“Excellent!!! Highly recommend, warm and cozy intimate atmosphere.“

“Had an incredible meal there last night! The buffalo chicken egg rolls, the Rogue Melt, and the lobster Mac & cheese. All amazing! I’m more of a vodka drinker but the beer selection was incredible and our waiter helped me pick the perfect wheat beer! 100% I’d go back (when in town). A definite 2 thumbs up!“

“Great food. Attentive staff. Shareable plates!“

“We celebrated my daughter’s birthday. Party of 11. The food was delicious and the atmosphere was friendly & hip“

“Last night, we walked towards The Aviary's entrance surrounded by beautiful flowers and lots of hydrangeas. Magical. The restaurant itself did not disappoint as it too was absolutely lovely. The wait staff was superb. Nice and efficient and they got every order perfectly. We were delighted. However, the food left a bad taste for sure. We were served room temperature brussel sprouts that were not cooked! Calamari was overcooked and rubbery. Pasta dish was floating in oil!! Total disappointment. Sadly, this beautiful restaurant has not earned our repeat business.“

“👍 👍 Would and will be back“

“We love this place! Huge shout out to Jenni, we always get her somehow and we LOVE her. She’s very nice and efficient. Always in a great mood. Whoever the cook was tonight (Labor Day) was exceptional. Our meals were extra good, always good but tonight extra goood! Love this place, we move back to Indiana tomorrow and spent our last night here! Best strawberry margs in town!“

“Gracie’s vegetarian and tasting menus were creative, fun, and delicious! Can’t wait to discover more.“

“Strive is beautiful inside. I love how each of the rooms give a different vibe. Check out the speakeasy downstairs. Deon and Chef Teddy make us feel like family every time we dine here. I have not had a bad meal or drink. We have tried both the brunch and dinner menu and they did not disappoint. Date nights are perfect on Friday night before 8pm.“

“Had the pasta dish (began w L)and pork chop. Both were excellent. Really trendy atmosphere. Also loved the cheese cake dessert. The only thing was when it costs $13 for a glass of wine, I'd like a good pour. The pours were a bit small. Service was excellent. Pricey but expected this, would definitely go back.“

“The environment is very nice, the food tastes very good, and the service is also very good!“

“Great food and atmosphere!“

“Great vegan options! Super friendly staff!“

“we had a wonderful experience sitting at the chef's table today for brunch! everything was delicious, we will definitely be back“

“Phenomenal pork chop tenderloin, full stop! Don't mess around, someone at the table should get this dish. We had the scallops and the sea Bass as well, the pork chop is a level above these dishes.

Smoky char, tender, juicy, and you must dip in the sauce on the plate to get the full experience. This is a must have entree at The New Rivers restaurant.

Baked Alaska was good and we enjoyed the Corn cake with corn ice cream.“

“The place where you can eat real soul food“

“Cole was a wonderful and attentive server and the food was great as usual!“

“Location/decor/ambiance: the owners have tried to turn the spacious brick and beam interior of a former factory building into a ghetto-ish inner cityscape skateboard park using graffiti-style airbrush graphics, little skateboards that serve as bar chair seat backs, concrete floors painted with Providence manhole covers, etc. Visually, the effect is mixed. I “get” what the owners are trying for, but it isn’t for me an “attractive” dining decor. It looks much more like a dance club for young twenty-somethings. I quickly adjusted to the inner-city grunge decor, but what we couldn’t adjust to was the VERY loud rap/hip-hop music blaring out of some very robust speakers non-stop. Talking was difficult. Yes, I’m an older person, but I don’t begrudge anyone their musical sensibilities… provide its not full of “***** and “nigga” and roaring out at at least 90 decibels. Whatever they’re trying to be, they need to remember that they are l (at 10 am) a restaurant, not a dance club. Food & service: unexpectedly, given the above criticism, the food was outstanding, I mean really good. Caught us off guard. Just beautifully imagined and realized. Would I return? Probably not. Even the great food cant quite overcome the soundscape. Interesting place, though“

“Never in my life had I had a fish 🐟 sandwich like dunes I am a food lover must say from Boston to Vegas to Costa Rica never ever had a sandwich like that order it then thank me I am the honest ONE“

“I met up with a family member here yesterday for lunch. We live in different states and this was the halfway point for us. JP was our server and he was just the best!! Very friendly and funny! The food and drinks were amazing and we loved the separate rooms for dining. We're looking forward to making this our regular meetup spot!“

“TRAFFORDS TESTIMONIAL Perhaps once in a lifetime you find someplace really special for you and your spouse. Seven years ago we went to Trafford’s for the first time. What we remember about it was how it made us feel. Both of us work hard in our professions and to go out to dinner and find wonderful food, excellent and attentive wait staff, and relaxed environment simply made our day. We then came every month at least once mostly twice to enjoy the excellence and serenity at Trafford. Sadly we lost this when the fire occurred for several years. Then absolute joy when Trafford’s reopened and we found the same wonderful food, wonderful staff in a simply beautiful rebuilt building. The joy we felt and the absolute calm and serenity is all back for us. Recently we celebrated my 76th birthday at Trafford with my entire family. It was amazingly special for me and we had our special event upstairs with the entire place devoted to us . Chrissy our server did an awe inspiring service for us making it perhaps one of the most special birthdays I have ever had I have attached a picture of this special moment. I work in the computer software business doing quality assurance 10 hours every day. Being able to calm down and relax completely at Trafford’s is simply a joy for us. I will always be thankful for this the rest of my life Ugh Sincerely Nicholas McKinney“

“Wonderful night tonight at Cafe Nuovo celebrating a birthday for our twins. The food was fantastic and the server was wonderful. We loved it! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“went there september 16 with 20 family menbers great food amazing service.thank you eddie driscoll for getting us together“

“I love it there. Very friendly atmosphere, good food and drinks. Live music!!!!“

“Great food, cigars and staff. A must stop!“

“Consistently the best live music spot in Providence these days. One of the last great Blues/Jazz/Rock clubs in Providence and all of R.I.“

“fantastic food and service, will definitely return soon“

“Great staff and great food at reasonable prices. My favorite breakfast spot.“

“This is probably the best place I have ever eaten. The food is magical and makes you wanting more. Ive been telling everyone about this place. The menu is diverse with something for everyone. This has been my new restaurant to take people to impress them. I’ve brought my whole family here. They were extremely impressed and they are a tough crowd to please….trust me. I’ve also had my whole office go out here one night and they were blown away. My friends from out of town told me that next time they come this is the first place we are going. That’s how blown away they were by the food. I can keep going on about how great this place is. Basically if you have not tried it yet run. This is by far the best new restaurant in Providence“

“A great innovative menu, absolutely delicious food, warm friendly environment and great service! This restaurant is amazing! Each item we ordered was bursting with flavor!!“

“This place is awesome! we got the ham dinner and chicken sandwich and they were both delicious. Our 2 year old liked it too.“

“The food here is so delicious.! The atmosphere does not disappoint, you need to try out there new pumpkin waffle it’s so mouth watering 😋“

“I’d say this is the best restaurant in Rhode Island, no doubt about it. I got the honey barbecue tenders, fried pickles and the fried cheese curds and everything was above and beyond incredibly delicious. I will definitely be returning again and again. 😊“

“What a find! I found this a bit off the beaten path. But SOOO worth it! The 'Everything' sauce 9n the Fish and Chips was amazing! Almost seemed like they were using the pickled banana peppers as the base. Tie that with cilantro and a few other items and you have a real winner here.The sauce on the Shrimp had a similar flare to it, but tomato based (or just mixed in).So think about this a minute. You have a sauce with some pickle flavor. You add salt to your liking (I added a lot) and you have a very interesting flavor for the fries! Genius!The Chicken Dinner was an outside the box way for me to go surf and turf. The seasoning had explosive flavor. Just wonderful!I can't wait to go back for the Salmon!“

“I have been going to Frank's periodically over many years, when lived closer and when in the area. They never disappoint. I get to bring friends by and they love it too. Great staff, good, service and value. Excellent local eatery! Love the breakfast and bacon!! Thank you!!“

“3rd year in a row, Vinos nailed it! They made and delivered a phenomenal spread for my parents Christmas dinner. SO MUCH FOOD!!! ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️everything was absolutely perfect!! Thank you so much guys!!“

“The food here is delicious! Just tried for the first time tonight and I can’t rave enough. This is amazing, real homemade food, and it’s at the most reasonable prices. Definitely going to be my new go-to spot.“

“Wings were amazing! The beer selection is great and the service was beyond perfect! Will definitely be back!“

“atmosphere was cute... service great. food was subpar. paid $60 for a steak sandwich that looked & tasted like a TV dinner, appetizer that tasted like canned chicken soup, and fries that were definitely under the heater for too long“

“Great restaurant in downtown Providence. Easy to get to. Great parking options. The food and staff are phenomenal. Food is absolutely delicious and served by great staff. Great romantic atmosphere. Can’t say enough about this restaurant!!“

“First time there for lunch, very large menu, our server Jessica was very nice & helpful with allergies. I had Chicken Marsala, chicken was very tender when most places it’s tough. My husband had Coconut Shrimp & he was extremely pleased! Prices were reasonable… Looks like we found another go to! Absolutely will return!“

“We are on vacation here & this was the first restaurant we chose!! Oh man this place is just top notch from top to bottom!! The food was amazing & our server Cheryl was equally as amazing!! The place itself is beautiful & has a beautiful pond u can sit outdoors by!! If u are ever in this area, I highly recommend this place!!“

“Parkside is my favorite! !!!!! And I'm not just saying that because my hubby works there. The food is truly amazing, the service is incredible and the atmosphere is perfect!!!! I would go every week if I could!“

“2nd time here to see a show next door. always good vibes and food! Christopher the host remembered me from 3 yrs ago when I stayed here for the same concert. he is fabulous give him a raise! food was amazing and drinks too. it's rare I get to get out and the staff here made it extra special 🥰“

“Amazing in every way, I’ve been delivering here working for UPS for awhile and decided it was time to check it out. Bluewater did not disappoint and delivered one of the best dining experiences we’ve ever had! Can’t wait to go back!!! Five STARS ⭐️“