Robin's Guidebook
Food scene
Local Restaurants
Xaco Taco
370 Richmond StGreat food and it's favorite for Locals!
The BEST burgers! There are several locations. I would recommend the one over on North Main. Cozy little place. It is the original location and the one over on the hill is more difficult with parking and does not have the same vibe but if you are a larger group I would go over to the one on Federal Hill because this location does not have as much space
24 locals recommend
Harry's Bar & Burger
121 N Main StThe BEST burgers! There are several locations. I would recommend the one over on North Main. Cozy little place. It is the original location and the one over on the hill is more difficult with parking and does not have the same vibe but if you are a larger group I would go over to the one on Federal Hill because this location does not have as much space
Plant City
334 S Water StBest Vegan in the city and if you sit outside you can bring your pup!!
Pastiche Fine Desserts
92 Spruce StOh my goodness! Yummy :-)
Takes you back in time with white linen and classy servers that you just do not see anymore.
Order table side dining to get the full experience. Do not order the Caesar Salad from the regular menu get the one made table side.
14 locals recommend
Capriccio
2 Pine StTakes you back in time with white linen and classy servers that you just do not see anymore.
Order table side dining to get the full experience. Do not order the Caesar Salad from the regular menu get the one made table side.
If you are looking for something Unique this is the place! Their drinks are great. They are self serve for food so you have to not mind ordering at the window and going to pick it up. They give you a license plate number for your order and call out your state to pick up your order. It really isn't the best for your diet. It is more of unique place to hang with some fun people. Grab a great beverage and have a great time! They also have live music on Sunday where you can bring your favorite furry friend!
80 locals recommend
Ogie's Trailer Park
1155 Westminster StIf you are looking for something Unique this is the place! Their drinks are great. They are self serve for food so you have to not mind ordering at the window and going to pick it up. They give you a license plate number for your order and call out your state to pick up your order. It really isn't the best for your diet. It is more of unique place to hang with some fun people. Grab a great beverage and have a great time! They also have live music on Sunday where you can bring your favorite furry friend!
Old school Italian. Not much more to say. Great food. Great service. Local Favorite!
Joe Marzilli's Old Canteen Italian Restaurant
120 Atwells AveOld school Italian. Not much more to say. Great food. Great service. Local Favorite!
If you want to avoid going downtown head over to the Village. It is close and the food here is amazing! The Caprese and the Bolognese are awesome!
19 locals recommend
Basta Italian Restaurant
2195 Broad StIf you want to avoid going downtown head over to the Village. It is close and the food here is amazing! The Caprese and the Bolognese are awesome!
This is a popular place for locals. Located in the village it is a nice spot outside of the city. Great staff. The bartenders are super friendly. The Shepard's Pie is awesome and the food portions are huge. In the warmer weather you can sit outside.
6 locals recommend
O'Rourkes Bar & Grill
23 Peck LnThis is a popular place for locals. Located in the village it is a nice spot outside of the city. Great staff. The bartenders are super friendly. The Shepard's Pie is awesome and the food portions are huge. In the warmer weather you can sit outside.
If you are looking for Latin American food you must try this place out! You will not be disappointed!
88 locals recommend
Los Andes
903 Chalkstone AveIf you are looking for Latin American food you must try this place out! You will not be disappointed!
The George on Washington St.
121 Washington StreetBeautiful restored historical building. Amazing service and live music!
Hemenway's Restaurant
121 S Main StGreat place if you love seafood
If you like Indian food this is the only place to go! Best in Providence
28 locals recommend
India Restaurant
1060 Hope StIf you like Indian food this is the only place to go! Best in Providence
The Shanty
3854 Post RdThe Capital Grille
10 Memorial BlvdAmazing!!! One of a kind. You feel transported into a little oasis and the food is delicious! They have the best selection of loose leaf tea as well that they serve in full tea pots!
They do have a limited menu so I suggest you google the menu before you go and it is a small venue so I would not recommend for larger groups unless the weather permits and you have more space to sit outside or call ahead
12 locals recommend
Tree House Tavern
1094 Centerville RdAmazing!!! One of a kind. You feel transported into a little oasis and the food is delicious! They have the best selection of loose leaf tea as well that they serve in full tea pots!
They do have a limited menu so I suggest you google the menu before you go and it is a small venue so I would not recommend for larger groups unless the weather permits and you have more space to sit outside or call ahead
Julian's
318 BroadwayGreat place for breakfast! 😋
Ellie's
225 Weybosset StIndia Restaurant
1060 Hope StCostantino's Venda Bar & Ristorante
265 Atwells AveCamille's
71 Bradford StCirce Restaurant & Bar - Providence
50 Weybosset StProvidence Oyster Bar
283 Atwells AveJacky's Waterplace & Sushi Bar
200 Exchange StIggy's Doughboys & Chowder House
889 Oakland Beach AveTrinity Brewhouse
186 Fountain StSightseeing
If you are here from the early spring into October on a weekend definitely take in Water Fire and visit the local vendors that set up their tents. The talent from the local artists is amazing. They also offer tours of the RISD museum for free during Waterfire and that is always a treat to see what they may have on rotation
118 locals recommend
Providence
If you are here from the early spring into October on a weekend definitely take in Water Fire and visit the local vendors that set up their tents. The talent from the local artists is amazing. They also offer tours of the RISD museum for free during Waterfire and that is always a treat to see what they may have on rotation
Beautiful Sunset and view of the city. Hidden spot for locals. Great spot for a picnic!
76 locals recommend
Prospect Terrace
60 Congdon StBeautiful Sunset and view of the city. Hidden spot for locals. Great spot for a picnic!
They have different events including the Spooktacular event where you can view thousands of pumpkins at Halloween. Great for Adults and Children
190 locals recommend
Roger Williams Park Zoo
1000 Elmwood AveThey have different events including the Spooktacular event where you can view thousands of pumpkins at Halloween. Great for Adults and Children
Beautiful Exotic Flowers. Nice peaceful place to visit. They also have a butterfly exhibit.
19 locals recommend
Roger Williams Park Botanical Center
Floral AvenueBeautiful Exotic Flowers. Nice peaceful place to visit. They also have a butterfly exhibit.
The park is a great place to go for a walk especially if you have a pup. You can go and hang out by the bandstand and have lunch. There are 7 miles of trails in the park and everyone brings their dogs there. It is a great place to walk around and it is safe. We bring Duke here every day.
Bandstand
The park is a great place to go for a walk especially if you have a pup. You can go and hang out by the bandstand and have lunch. There are 7 miles of trails in the park and everyone brings their dogs there. It is a great place to walk around and it is safe. We bring Duke here every day.
Always rotating their art every few months which is great and it is free on Sundays.
256 locals recommend
RISD Museum
20 N Main StAlways rotating their art every few months which is great and it is free on Sundays.
Mystic Aquarium
Mystic Seaport Museum
75 Greenmanville AveAwesome waterfront village. Little shops on the water. Looks like a Hallmark village. Beautiful decorated at Christmas!
35 locals recommend
Wickford Village
1 Main StAwesome waterfront village. Little shops on the water. Looks like a Hallmark village. Beautiful decorated at Christmas!
Newport Vineyards
909 E Main RdNewport Car Museum
1947 W Main RdNewport Mansions Preservation Society
424 Bellevue AveCliff Walk
117 Memorial BlvdShopping
Great place to shop for local artisans and fresh produce. Open from May-Oct.
28 locals recommend
Hope Street Farmers' Market
Blackstone BoulevardGreat place to shop for local artisans and fresh produce. Open from May-Oct.
Wrentham Village Premium Outlets
Outlet BoulevardProvidence Place Mall
Providence Place
Westminster Street
Westminster StreetHiking
If you are looking to get outdoors this is a great place for walking. We bring Duke here. He loves it. I would not recommend going there alone. Buddy system is good.
58 locals recommend
Lincoln Woods State Park
101 Table Rock RdIf you are looking to get outdoors this is a great place for walking. We bring Duke here. He loves it. I would not recommend going there alone. Buddy system is good.
If you go to the end of the path you end up at the water. It’s a great walk! It’s very rocky at the beach but it is pretty. If you are crafty you can find some nice flat stones for painting!
12 locals recommend
John H. Chafee Rome Point Preserve
1344 Boston Neck RdIf you go to the end of the path you end up at the water. It’s a great walk! It’s very rocky at the beach but it is pretty. If you are crafty you can find some nice flat stones for painting!
Friday Night Summer Fun!
Food & Music
Roger Williams Park has a Food Truck Friday they run during the summer.
They have free music and numerous trucks with diverse options and if you have your pup they usually have the doggie treat truck there as well! 😊https://www.goprovidence.com/event/food-truck-friday-roger-williams-park/39556/
118 locals recommend
Providence
Roger Williams Park has a Food Truck Friday they run during the summer.
They have free music and numerous trucks with diverse options and if you have your pup they usually have the doggie treat truck there as well! 😊https://www.goprovidence.com/event/food-truck-friday-roger-williams-park/39556/
Dog Walking
Great place to take the pups!!
Great place for walking the pups. Plenty of squirrel activity!! Also great place for a picnic
(Duke riding the train at the park 😂)
17 locals recommend
Roger Williams Park
Great place for walking the pups. Plenty of squirrel activity!! Also great place for a picnic
(Duke riding the train at the park 😂)
Great place for two legs and four legs to go for a stroll. Duke loves to walk here!
When you get to the end there is a beach. It’s a very Shelly, rocky beach so little dogs like Dukie have a bit of trouble with the paws at the beach part but the rest of the walk is very pretty and if you are crafty it’s a great place to get some nice flat stones to paint.
12 locals recommend
John H. Chafee Rome Point Preserve
1344 Boston Neck RdGreat place for two legs and four legs to go for a stroll. Duke loves to walk here!
When you get to the end there is a beach. It’s a very Shelly, rocky beach so little dogs like Dukie have a bit of trouble with the paws at the beach part but the rest of the walk is very pretty and if you are crafty it’s a great place to get some nice flat stones to paint.
Cigars
If you are looking for quality this is the place to go. Huge selection. Rare cigars. Very knowledgeable
It is a low key friendly lounge where you can kick back and relax and have a smoke with your favorite beverage
Regency Cigar Emporium
752 Main StIf you are looking for quality this is the place to go. Huge selection. Rare cigars. Very knowledgeable
It is a low key friendly lounge where you can kick back and relax and have a smoke with your favorite beverage