Diners' Choice: American restaurants in Providence County

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Updated January 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best overall American cuisine in Providence County? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyzes more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favorites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

nicks on broadway

4.8

4.8 (532)

$50 and over

American

Providence

About the restaurant

Nicks on Broadway is a contemporary American restaurant located in the West End of Providence. Nicks specializes in seasonally inspired, locally focused food, put forth humbly with thoughtfulness, passion and honesty.

Top review

EliseVIP

Dined on Jan 5, 2025

Nick’s is me and my husband’s go to brunch spot! Absolutely love every time. I always get their chicken oat sausage, love the pancakes (to die for), he loves the Benedict.

Boundary Kitchen Bar

4.7

4.7 (217)

$30 and under

American

Pawtucket

About the restaurant

Welcome to Boundary Kitchen Bar. Our team is dedicated to giving you a hospitality experience to remember. Our motto TEST YOUR BOUNDARIES is clearly what it reads. Our goal is to challenge your taste palate as well as deliver an eclectic yet upscale interior atmosphere, and vibey exterior patio area. We serve an array of American, barbecue, hand-crafted burgers, smoked meats, inovative appetizers, and steel pan pizza. Our bar and Lounge area represents a feel for the cocktail scene of Manhattan where we display our knowledge and skillset in a way that craft cocktails are served in a comfortable setting. Our kitchen and bar team are passionate and strive to give you the best quality eats & drinks. we are located on the direct border of Attleboro Massachusetts and Pawtucket Rhode Island. We are within seconds off route 95. We look forward to serving you.

Cheers!
Executive Chef
Jarrod Ilkowitz
Boundary Kitchen Bar & Events

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joan

Dined on Dec 21, 2024

Great service and food! The pulled pork and cornbread are delicious

Chelo's - Cranston

4.7

4.7 (20)

$30 and under

American

Cranston

About the restaurant

All the way back in 1955, the four sons of an immigrant millworker decided to take a chance. They opened a restaurant on Cumberland’s bustling Mendon Road with nothing to their names other than a shared dream and vision - fresh and local ingredients, prompt and friendly service, all to be had at an unbeatable value. They developed a motto and never steered away from it – “If you are not proud of it, do not serve it!”. That restaurant was the original Chelo’s Hometown Bar & Grille, and that motto can be found hanging in each of our kitchens to this very day.
While times change, our values don’t. As a third generation, family owned and operated company, our food is still made fresh in our commissary 7 days a week and delivered to each of our locations daily . Same ingredients, same recipes, same classic food that Rhode Islanders have come to know and love since our grandfathers first opened our doors nearly 70 years ago!

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LeonVIP

Dined 5 days ago

The egg salad sandwich and pulled pork hash brown winter specials were delicious. Southwest Burger and Fire Roasted Chicken Wrap are always fresh as well!

Waterman Grille

4.7

4.7 (4857)

$30 and under

American

Providence

About the restaurant

Offering a setting that is unlike any other in Providence, Waterman Grille is situated along the Seekonk River in a former bridge gatehouse that dates back to 1871. Serving dinner nightly, and brunch on weekends. Offering weddings and celebrations in an intimate, waterfront location.

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Victoria

Dined 2 days ago

Waterman Grille was a great place for a work dinner. Everyone found something the could enjoy and the drinks were delicious. Only concern was the bathroom was down a ton of stairs. Not sure if there was an alternative way to get there, but want it to be noted.

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Popular dish

Cheese Plate

Davenports Restaurant - Cumberland

4.7

4.7 (345)

$30 and under

American

Lincoln

About the restaurant

Davenports Restaurant in Cumberland, Rhode Island takes pride in providing diners with a great menu as well as a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Many in the area choose to visit the restaurant because it’s a fun place to spend time with family and friends while also having a great meal.

Popular options from the menu at Davenports Restaurant include the starters such as the rib sampler, loaded nachos, chicken wings, chipotle chicken flatbread and Italian sausage flatbread. Other options at Davenports Restaurant include Yankee pot roast, liver and onions, turkey dinner, grilled beef tips and the Black Angus sirloin steak.

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Chuck

Dined on Jan 4, 2025

It was as good as always!!!! We will be back again!

Revolution

4.8

4.8 (136)

$30 and under

American

Cranston

About the restaurant

On Broad Street, in Cranston’s historic Pawtuxet Village stands a restaurant and bar serving quality American fare and cocktails for 24 years!

Whether you’re stopping by for our legendary Berube burger, cocktails, or a celebratory dinner, the welcoming staff and creative plates are sure to make you want to settle in and enjoy the ambiance.

See for yourself what locals have been enjoying for 24 years.

We will accommodate any food preferences including vegan and gluten free options.

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kathyVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Everything was fabulous except the coffee it was sooooooooo strong

The District

4.7

4.7 (623)

$30 and under

American

Providence

About the restaurant

The District is a Pizza Fanatics love child. All pizzas are fired in our 800° custom brick wood-fired oven along with artisan sandwiches, rockin' wings and salads.

Back to Back winners of RI food fights - Lord of the Pies - Voted best Pizza in Rhode Island 2017, 2018, 2019 & 2020.

MUSIC RESERVATIONS PLEASE ADD WITHIN YOUR RESERVATIONS THAT IT IS FOR MUSIC IN THE NOTE SECTION.

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KellyVIP

Dined 4 days ago

It's been awhile since we've been to The District and it was wonderful to see nothing has changed. The owner, Jen, is absolutely amazing, the food was delicious, the service was fantastic, and the atmosphere and entertainment was over the top fabulous! Best vibes around!

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Popular dish

Buffalo Chicken

Tavern in the Square - Cranston

4.7

4.7 (2002)

$30 and under

American

Cranston

About the restaurant

Tavern in the Square Cranston is located at Garden City Center. Tavern Cranston features an open floor plan along with a 60 seat bar. 50 beers on draft and a scratch kitchen featuring a wood burning pizza oven. If your a sports fan, we have you covered with 13 big screen TVs

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AnthonyVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Both Hosts were friendly , out server was efficient and the Food was delicious. Very enjoyable for all 5 of us.

River Falls Restaurant

4.4

4.4 (129)

$30 and under

American

Woonsocket

About the restaurant

Only Fresh Ingredients
Located in historic downtown Woonsocket on the Blackstone River in a beautifully converted mill.

River Falls offers traditional and outdoor dining, private events, and entertainment!

Outdoor dining is now open and ready for a beautiful summer!

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Donald

Dined 5 days ago

For something different go for the Short Rib Grilled Cheese, it is mouthwatering, tender and delicious! The Grilled Steak Tip Salad was the perfect medium rare and so tender, it cut with the butter knife. A generous amount of tips were on the salad and again, the beef was top quality. The server was AWESOME, he was witty, attentive and engaging. We were not “rushed”, in spite of the lively Friday crowd coming in. Whether or not you like beef, I highly recommend River Falls for a quick bite, apps, or a full meal. If they can handle red meat that well, I am confident that the rest of the menu is just as good.

Res American Bistro

4.4

4.4 (970)

$31 to $50

American

Providence

About the restaurant

Res American Bistro is a casual, yet elegant two level dining destination perfect for every occasion. Make a “Res” for a casual bite, a special night out, and everything in between! Our menu features fresh takes on contemporary favorites such as lobster tempura, roasted baby lamb chops, handmade pastas, and our 20-day butter aged NY Sirloin. Make sure to also check us out for our Spectacular Sunday Brunch every third Sunday of the Month!

The star studded lights of Trinity Repertory Company bring the second floor dining experience to life while we host your special event. Celebrations, receptions, graduations, and holidays are especially memorable when booked at Res. Anticipate all of your special requests taken care of with ease by our team of event specialists. Visit our group dining tab via www.respvd.com to learn more.

The menu is reflective of Chef Evan Mathew's cooking experiences home and abroad; and is reflective of his values of serving food with integrity.

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Brian

Dined on Dec 20, 2024

Lovely night. Fun atmosphere and the Lights were a little bright. Table lighting might help warm the room.

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