Public Kitchen and Bar

4.6

604 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

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2 people

Mar 14, 2025

9:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

Good for special occasions
Good for groups
Charming

Throughout the space of Public, a modernist sensibility is blended with a classic American, Newport mansion drawing room theme. It's design is inspired by the existing architecture of the Masonic Temple and it's Rhode Island Capital Statehouse neighbor. Public's masculine and warm setting will be a meeting place for hipsters and Senators alike.
Please keep in mind that we are next to a theatre and it greatly affects reservations and seating times.
If you have requests for dining please reach out to the restaurant for specific requests...

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Global, International
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am All Day Menu Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Bar Area/Lounge Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(401) 919-5050
Website
http://www.publickitchenprovidence.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
120 Francis Street, Providence, RI 02903
Neighborhood
Providence
Cross street
5 Avenue of the Art, Providence, RI 02903
Parking details
Valet is available in the front of the hotel. We encourage on-street parking as well as mall parking garage
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 604 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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Providence County
Contemporary American

Review summary

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Public Kitchen and Bar offers a cozy atmosphere with "delicious food" and "wonderful service." Guests rave about the friendly staff, particularly servers like August and manager Christopher, who "make for a great experience." Conveniently located near The VETS, it's perfect for pre-show dining. Some dishes stand out, like the "eggplant chips" and "lobster carbonara."

604 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had an absolutely wonderful experience! The food was exceptional, and the atmosphere was warm and inviting. Every staff member was incredibly friendly, contributing to a truly memorable dining experience. Our waiter was particularly impressive, offering insightful recommendations and a deep knowledge of the menu that made our choices even easier. I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a fantastic meal, and I will definitely be returning!
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Cindy
Greater Boston30 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Friendly and fast service with good food!!! Perfect location with a clean atmosphere and super friendly and efficient staff!
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Edward
Greater Boston24 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We live Public Kitchen: location, food, service, decor, service, value! Our service last night - Joseph - was amazing.
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Whitney VIP
Greater Boston3 reviews
3.0
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
We ate dinner here on Valentine’s Day. Needed somewhere to go while we waited to pick up our kids from their respective dinners and it had availability. It is definitely a place people go before a show. It was packed when we got there at 6 and emptied out at about 6:30. Our service was good but I wish I could say the same about the food. Our crab cake was lukewarm warm at best. Basically cold. My salmon was supposed to be medium. It was charred on the top and well done in the middle. The flavor was so fishy I couldn’t finish it. It was supposed to be over a warm salad of potatoes and cauliflower with a Dijon dressing. The salad was not warm, but cold and it came with pickles, banana peppers, and carrots mixed into it?!?! The Dijon mustard was so overpowering - I also couldn’t finish that. I will say that my husband got the Chicken Marsala and enjoyed it. Unfortunately we won’t be back.
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PAUL VIP
Greater Boston33 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I have dined many times at the Public Kitchen and Bar. August is the server I request and always provides excellent service and is friendly and attentive. Christopher the manager is friendly and cordial .
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Samantha
Charleston1 review
5.0
Dined on February 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Terrific experience & romantic setting with private tables
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Anna VIP
Chicago12 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service and meal! A hidden gem (to me, as someone who travels to the area frequently). I’ll look forward to returning!
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Stephanie
Greater Boston3 reviews
3.0
Dined on January 23, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great place to eat before our show at the VET. Ambience warm and upscale. Food was very good and our server was wonderful. We have one major complaint. The host, Chris, was rude, unfriendly and seemed to hate his job. So much for hospitality at a place that needs it. Probably won't return due to unpleasant hosting.
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danielle
Greater Boston3 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Overall lovely dining experience - part of the hotel but food was delicious and location convinient for seeing a show next door at The Vets. Only negative was a flashing lightbulb right by our table that staff acknowledged but did not offer a solution.
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Lisa VIP
San Francisco8 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service and perfect place before the Philharmonic! Quality and healthy food !
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Public Kitchen and Bar is rated 4.6 stars by 604 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Mar 14, 2025

9:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

120 Francis Street, Providence, RI 02903

Additional information

Cross street
5 Avenue of the Art, Providence, RI 02903
Neighborhood
Providence
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am All Day Menu Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Bar Area/Lounge Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Global, International
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Valet is available in the front of the hotel. We encourage on-street parking as well as mall parking garage
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.publickitchenprovidence.com/
Phone number
(401) 919-5050

Public Kitchen and Bar

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