Small little gem and had quite possibly the best oysters I've ever. It's worth checking out right in the Westminster mall.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Oysters on the Half Shell
Ryan Hallahan
Waiter gives no rundown on oyster varieties of flavor profiles which is an usual move for a seafood place. I order oysters, then the guy to my left orders and then the couple to my right. Both get theirs before me. I wait like 15 for six oysters. Place isn’t busy. I order the stuffed peppers and they take nearly 45 minutes. The guy immediately to my left orders and receives three other dishes while I wait for one. No apology or acknowledgment from waiter. Food was good, but there’s a million seafood places in this city and I don’t know why I’d go back to this one.
Food: 3
Service: 1
Jamila Owens
Loved the scallop roll and fries with GH seasoning. Cross between a barn mi and lobster roll. The bread was perfection warm , soft, buttery on the inside. Right amount of crust on the outside. The scallops were delicious. The seasoning on the fries made them stand out and complemented the roll. Staff were attentive, kind and helpful.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stacey Hall
Gift Horse is such a cool, unique spot in Providence! 🦞 The atmosphere has that perfect mix of laid-back and stylish, making it a fun place to hang out and enjoy great food with friends.
The menu is creative and full of flavor, but the claws were definitely the standout for me — fresh, meaty, and absolutely delicious. Pairing them with one of their cocktails made the experience even better.
The staff was friendly and attentive, which added to the relaxed, welcoming vibe. It’s the kind of place that feels both trendy and approachable, and it’s one I’ll definitely return to the next time I’m in Providence.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Oysters on the Half Shell, Jonah Crab Claws
Jong Lee
Small space with a large raw bar. They have 4pm happy hour every day.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
MASTA B.
Great drinks, fresh oysters and amazing Korean flavors. What more could you ask for?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Naz
It’s the best place to eat Oysters in PVD with a big variety.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Joseph G
Oysters great, bathroom great, service great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nicole Sousa
This place is my go to spot. The food is always amazing and the seafood always fresh. There are things on the menu I wouldn't normally like but the chef makes the taste unbelievably good. Some of the best seafood I've had. Even the mocktails are really great. And the staff is very friendly and knowledgeable and really make you feel welcome. Even being in a small dining area feels more cozy than stuffy despite how packed it can get because of the fantastic atmosphere. I can't recommend this place enough and I tell everyone I know that likes seafood to check this place out. You won't be disappointed. And the price is well worth it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Oysters on the Half Shell, Scallop Roll, Monkfish Toast, Fried Oysters, Lobster, Jonah Crab Claws
Meghan Corey
The service was so welcoming and attentive. The oysters were so fresh and the cocktails were inventive and tasty. We had the best time at gift horse and couldn’t recommend it more especially for oyster happy hour.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Oysters on the Half Shell, Fried Oysters
With the NYT putting Gift Horse on its list of America's 50 Best Restaurants and James Beard bestowing its coveted accolade, I had to check out what the excitement was all about. After trying over four dishes, I still don't know. Those are some towering distinctions, so expectations were proportionally raised. Yet nothing rose to such stunning heights of amazement, especially when compared against thousands of others in the vast dining scene.
The cold kelp, mushroom, kholrabi, and sesame salad failed to meld that promising combination into something exciting, instead being a bland, cold mush without flair. Their smoked fish dip was heavy on the cream cheese, light on the namesake ingredient. The accompanying puffed nori chips were a bit soft, likely sitting around long before serving. The thimbal-sized fermented green chili hot sauce did not pack much of a punch (which it was ordered for to bolster drab dishes). The sesame semifreddo was another dreary disappointment, a homogenized texture more dry than creamy, again lacking character of the theme ingredient, with cake crumb topping that just added to the mushy texture which begged for crunchy inclusion for contrast.
It wasn't all a disappointment. The pickled veggies were well cured and spiced, notably the soy items. And the smoked scallop roll was pure comfort food stuffed inside a crisped butter bun. But good as these were, neither wowed or compensated for the other lackluster dishes.
I didn't order from the raw bar, as I was interested in how the kitchen cooks. But maybe Mother Nature would have done it better. Ok, that's too harsh. The food was not bad, but it wasn't impressive enough to live up to the big awards--and big price tag.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Harvey N
What a time at this place! The oysters were tasty and most of them were really meaty. The cocktails were on point, and the monkfish toast and scallop sandwich were just about perfect. Service was great overall, with only a small hiccup in our order that they fixed quickly. If you’re in town and into oysters, good drinks, and solid sides, this is definitely a spot worth checking out.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Carl Scaggs
One of the best dining experiences I've had this year. My husband and I came in with no reservation for happy hour and were given a standing room spot at the bar. The hostess was lovely and mentioned as soon as there were seats at the bar we would get them. The oysters, cocktails, and mains were out of this world. I cannot recommend the raw scallops enough. Must try!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Oysters on the Half Shell, Smoked Fish Dip, Monkfish Toast, Scallop Crudo
Tom Sampson
Delicious fresh oysters
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Al Garcia
came here on an afternoon MBTA round-trip ride from boston backbay station... the restaurant is a short walk from the providence train station... it opens at 4pm but serves only raw bar entries and cocktails/beers... happy hour until 5p... at 5pm you can order the full menu... we arrived at 4pm... we found the service prompt and friendly, the korean-styled food great, and the atmosphere pleasant (not loud)... we sat on the high tables... there are a few regular tables... plenty of bar seating... the cocktails were great... we recommend this restaurant and will come back
Small little gem and had quite possibly the best oysters I've ever. It's worth checking out right in the Westminster mall.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Oysters on the Half Shell
Waiter gives no rundown on oyster varieties of flavor profiles which is an usual move for a seafood place. I order oysters, then the guy to my left orders and then the couple to my right. Both get theirs before me. I wait like 15 for six oysters. Place isn’t busy. I order the stuffed peppers and they take nearly 45 minutes. The guy immediately to my left orders and receives three other dishes while I wait for one. No apology or acknowledgment from waiter. Food was good, but there’s a million seafood places in this city and I don’t know why I’d go back to this one.
Food: 3
Service: 1
Loved the scallop roll and fries with GH seasoning. Cross between a barn mi and lobster roll. The bread was perfection warm , soft, buttery on the inside. Right amount of crust on the outside. The scallops were delicious. The seasoning on the fries made them stand out and complemented the roll. Staff were attentive, kind and helpful.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gift Horse is such a cool, unique spot in Providence! 🦞 The atmosphere has that perfect mix of laid-back and stylish, making it a fun place to hang out and enjoy great food with friends.
The menu is creative and full of flavor, but the claws were definitely the standout for me — fresh, meaty, and absolutely delicious. Pairing them with one of their cocktails made the experience even better.
The staff was friendly and attentive, which added to the relaxed, welcoming vibe. It’s the kind of place that feels both trendy and approachable, and it’s one I’ll definitely return to the next time I’m in Providence.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Oysters on the Half Shell, Jonah Crab Claws
Small space with a large raw bar. They have 4pm happy hour every day.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Great drinks, fresh oysters and amazing Korean flavors. What more could you ask for?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It’s the best place to eat Oysters in PVD with a big variety.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Oysters great, bathroom great, service great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place is my go to spot. The food is always amazing and the seafood always fresh. There are things on the menu I wouldn't normally like but the chef makes the taste unbelievably good. Some of the best seafood I've had. Even the mocktails are really great. And the staff is very friendly and knowledgeable and really make you feel welcome. Even being in a small dining area feels more cozy than stuffy despite how packed it can get because of the fantastic atmosphere.
I can't recommend this place enough and I tell everyone I know that likes seafood to check this place out. You won't be disappointed. And the price is well worth it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Oysters on the Half Shell, Scallop Roll, Monkfish Toast, Fried Oysters, Lobster, Jonah Crab Claws
The service was so welcoming and attentive. The oysters were so fresh and the cocktails were inventive and tasty. We had the best time at gift horse and couldn’t recommend it more especially for oyster happy hour.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Oysters on the Half Shell, Fried Oysters
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With the NYT putting Gift Horse on its list of America's 50 Best Restaurants and James Beard bestowing its coveted accolade, I had to check out what the excitement was all about. After trying over four dishes, I still don't know. Those are some towering distinctions, so expectations were proportionally raised. Yet nothing rose to such stunning heights of amazement, especially when compared against thousands of others in the vast dining scene.
The cold kelp, mushroom, kholrabi, and sesame salad failed to meld that promising combination into something exciting, instead being a bland, cold mush without flair. Their smoked fish dip was heavy on the cream cheese, light on the namesake ingredient. The accompanying puffed nori chips were a bit soft, likely sitting around long before serving. The thimbal-sized fermented green chili hot sauce did not pack much of a punch (which it was ordered for to bolster drab dishes). The sesame semifreddo was another dreary disappointment, a homogenized texture more dry than creamy, again lacking character of the theme ingredient, with cake crumb topping that just added to the mushy texture which begged for crunchy inclusion for contrast.
It wasn't all a disappointment. The pickled veggies were well cured and spiced, notably the soy items. And the smoked scallop roll was pure comfort food stuffed inside a crisped butter bun. But good as these were, neither wowed or compensated for the other lackluster dishes.
I didn't order from the raw bar, as I was interested in how the kitchen cooks. But maybe Mother Nature would have done it better. Ok, that's too harsh. The food was not bad, but it wasn't impressive enough to live up to the big awards--and big price tag.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
What a time at this place! The oysters were tasty and most of them were really meaty. The cocktails were on point, and the monkfish toast and scallop sandwich were just about perfect. Service was great overall, with only a small hiccup in our order that they fixed quickly. If you’re in town and into oysters, good drinks, and solid sides, this is definitely a spot worth checking out.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
One of the best dining experiences I've had this year. My husband and I came in with no reservation for happy hour and were given a standing room spot at the bar. The hostess was lovely and mentioned as soon as there were seats at the bar we would get them. The oysters, cocktails, and mains were out of this world. I cannot recommend the raw scallops enough. Must try!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Oysters on the Half Shell, Smoked Fish Dip, Monkfish Toast, Scallop Crudo
Delicious fresh oysters
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
came here on an afternoon MBTA round-trip ride from boston backbay station... the restaurant is a short walk from the providence train station... it opens at 4pm but serves only raw bar entries and cocktails/beers... happy hour until 5p... at 5pm you can order the full menu... we arrived at 4pm... we found the service prompt and friendly, the korean-styled food great, and the atmosphere pleasant (not loud)... we sat on the high tables... there are a few regular tables... plenty of bar seating... the cocktails were great... we recommend this restaurant and will come back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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