Fine Dining Restaurants near Providence, RI

“Dan and I both grew up in Bangkok, and when we were teenagers, our respective families would take us to French restaurants. One of the dishes we both remember vividly was steak au poivre—perfectly cooked steak with that incredible creamy, brandy-peppercorn sauce. It was absolutely fantastic.

Ever since, we’ve been on a relentless quest to find steak au poivre that tastes the way we remember it.

We’ve tried it in Quebec. We’ve tried it all over New England and New York. We even tried it in France. Some have been good, some very good—but that traditional French flavor, especially that sauce, has always been just a little off.

Until last night. After decades of searching, we finally found it.

The steak. The whole peppercorns. The cream. The brandy. That rich, unmistakable sauce we’ve been chasing since Bangkok.

One bite and we looked at each other: THIS is it.

And where did we finally find the steak au poivre we’ve been searching for all these years?

The Capital Grille.

And it wasn’t just the steak. The creamed spinach, potatoes au gratin and creamed corn were all fabulous—and the bread was to die for. It was one of those meals where absolutely everything on the table was delicious.

And a special shout-out to our server, Pablo, who was exceptional and made an already wonderful dinner even better.“

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

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

“We had the privilege of dining at Mills on Friday evening. As out-of-state visitors, our experience at this establishment will undoubtedly prompt us to return. From the complimentary valet service to the ambiance and cuisine, the overall experience was exceptional. The culinary offerings were of the highest quality, exceeding any preconceived notions we had. The restaurant also handled my dietary restrictions with the utmost care and sensitivity, allowing me to enjoy the meal without concern for any adverse reactions. I strongly recommend that you visit this restaurant, as you are sure to be thoroughly impressed.“

“Last night at Flemings... I've had one of the best steaks I've had in years.....I'm a former chef and as a chef I look for all aspects in a restaurant...My wife recommended Fleming's due to the fact that she went there in Florida...we had the most attentive waitress by the name of Jocelyn. I'll never forget her. plus the rest of the staff will also so attentive. I really appreciate that you rarely find that in restaurants nowadays...I will be back....FIVE STARS IN MY OPINION“

“This is a grown up restaurant, the flavor is center stage and worth the price of admission. I tried things I went "I won't like that" and my mind was blown because I did like that. Best bread and butter I've ever had hands down. The duck breast was literally the best thing I've ever eaten in my life.This place has me considering staying single just so I can eat here more. And honestly, I only came here with my sister because she said this is the best restaurant. I can't translate the menu, but after this visit, the next time I come I'm just going to say to the waiter "I'm planning on spending this much, the chef already knows they know what they're doing". Because the chef knows what they're doingTo long didn't want to read: would come here again over go Karting. Recommend you do too“

“outstanding meal and service.“