The Surf Shack's guide to Providence
Bold Breakfast
The Shop
460 Wickenden StExcellent coffees and breakfast
Ellie's
225 Weybosset StFrench inspired best baked goods in town. Good for lunch too!
Lucious Lunch
These guys are serious about their fish. Casual outdoor spot for amazing lunches.
14 habitants recommandent
Dune Brothers Seafood
239 Dyer StThese guys are serious about their fish. Casual outdoor spot for amazing lunches.
Traditional Greek eats & cocktails are served in a light-filled space with a Mediterranean vibe.
11 habitants recommandent
Kleos
250 Westminster StTraditional Greek eats & cocktails are served in a light-filled space with a Mediterranean vibe.
Vegan lifestyle hub that offers multiple vegan restaurants in one building, including a mini market and take-out service. Cool atmosphere and some outdoor seating by the river.
49 habitants recommandent
Plant City
334 S Water StVegan lifestyle hub that offers multiple vegan restaurants in one building, including a mini market and take-out service. Cool atmosphere and some outdoor seating by the river.
Finest Dinners in Town
Show-stopping dinners, amazing pasta. The tasting menu is the best but very large so come hungry.
29 habitants recommandent
Persimmon
99 Hope StShow-stopping dinners, amazing pasta. The tasting menu is the best but very large so come hungry.
Super cozy bistro in a historic warehouse featuring locally sourced American eats and uncommon wines.
23 habitants recommandent
New Rivers
7 Steeple StSuper cozy bistro in a historic warehouse featuring locally sourced American eats and uncommon wines.
Intimate New American eatery featuring a seasonal, locally sourced menu & a high-end ambiance. Spots are limited.
15 habitants recommandent
birch restaurant
200 Washington StIntimate New American eatery featuring a seasonal, locally sourced menu & a high-end ambiance. Spots are limited.
Hip New American eatery with shareable dishes & craft cocktails in rustic-industrial digs. They offer delicious brunch as well.
7 habitants recommandent
Milk Money
566 S Water StHip New American eatery with shareable dishes & craft cocktails in rustic-industrial digs. They offer delicious brunch as well.
New American spot with open kitchen & cozy seating serving seasonal small plates like pasta & fish. Awesome wine, cider and sake collection.
26 habitants recommandent
Oberlin
266 Union StNew American spot with open kitchen & cozy seating serving seasonal small plates like pasta & fish. Awesome wine, cider and sake collection.
Great bars also serving great food
Relaxed bistro & patio with a seasonal American menu influenced by what’s being poured at the bar.
24 habitants recommandent
The East End
244 Wickenden StRelaxed bistro & patio with a seasonal American menu influenced by what’s being poured at the bar.
Relaxed hangout serving local craft beers & global bar bites showcasing area ingredients. Large shared picnic tables make for a cool vibe
28 habitants recommandent
Bayberry Beer Hall
381 W Fountain StRelaxed hangout serving local craft beers & global bar bites showcasing area ingredients. Large shared picnic tables make for a cool vibe
Top Take-Out spots
Counter-serve eatery offering build-your-own burritos, tacos, bowls & other Mexican dishes. They have outdoor picnic tables for those wanting to hang out.
54 habitants recommandent
Tallulah's Taqueria
10 Ives StCounter-serve eatery offering build-your-own burritos, tacos, bowls & other Mexican dishes. They have outdoor picnic tables for those wanting to hang out.
Neighbourhoods
The little Italy of Providence. It is difficult not to find good food in this area. Great vibes and worth a visit.
134 habitants recommandent
Federal Hill
The little Italy of Providence. It is difficult not to find good food in this area. Great vibes and worth a visit.
Sightseeing
This stunning library is a must-visit. An incredible piece of architecture in the heart of the city with loads of history. Study/work at one of the balcony spots or just walk in to have a look.
58 habitants recommandent
Providence Athenaeum
251 Benefit StThis stunning library is a must-visit. An incredible piece of architecture in the heart of the city with loads of history. Study/work at one of the balcony spots or just walk in to have a look.
Museum of Art, Rhode Island School of Design is an art museum in Providence affiliated with the Rhode Island School of Design. They have a beautiful collection downtown, worth a visit.
256 habitants recommandent
Musée RISD
20 N Main StMuseum of Art, Rhode Island School of Design is an art museum in Providence affiliated with the Rhode Island School of Design. They have a beautiful collection downtown, worth a visit.
The Brown University campus is one of the most beautiful ones in America. With a strong Harry Potter vibe and a buzz of students all around. Definitely worth a stroll or even a picnic on campus grounds.
100 habitants recommandent
Brown University
The Brown University campus is one of the most beautiful ones in America. With a strong Harry Potter vibe and a buzz of students all around. Definitely worth a stroll or even a picnic on campus grounds.
Lovecraft Arts & Sciences
65 Weybosset StHeadquarters for fans of H.P. Lovecraft and related weird fiction and art.