Diners' Choice: Good for special occasions restaurants in Providence County

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Updated January 05, 2025

Looking for the best special occasion restaurants in Providence County? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Gracie's

4.9

4.9 (4296)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Providence

About the restaurant

Gracie’s is committed to providing an unforgettable dining experience. Great lengths are taken to ensure each dish highlights local seasonal ingredients. Our team works closely with local farmers, fishermen, brewers, winemakers, and distillers to bring you the freshest ingredients available. Gracie’s team is trained to accommodate food allergies and a wide range of dietary restrictions.

We are conveniently located in downtown Providence’s theater district (across from Trinity Rep and a short walk from PPAC). We are also close to the Dunkin Donuts Center, the RI Convention Center, Brown University, RISD, Johnson and Wales University, and Providence College.

Thank you for choosing Gracie’s and supporting our passion.

Top review

Amy

Dined 7 days ago

Wonderful evening! We had the five course tasting menu. Sarah was awesome, explaining all the courses. We really enjoyed Justin’s description of the wines. Because of him, we are now considering Gracie’s Fall wine cruise.

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The Capital Grille - Providence

4.8

4.8 (4275)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Providence

About the restaurant

Make it a day to remember. From birthdays and anniversaries to professional milestones, we aim to make every gathering special at The Capital Grille. Open seven days a week, The Capital Grille is best known for our expertly prepared steaks, which are dry aged in house for 18 to 24 days and then hand-cut by our restaurant's on-premise butcher. The Capital Grille's wine list features more than 350 selections, and its floor-to-ceiling wine kiosk regularly houses 3,500 - 5,000 bottles. Reservations are recommended but not required. For more information, please visit our website. We look forward to delighting you.

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Silvia

Dined 1 day ago

It is an excellent place to eat, and the food quality is impeccable. My boyfriend had a great birthday, thanks to our waiter and the manager. We will definitely come back.

Providence Oyster Bar - Federal Hill

4.8

4.8 (2320)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Providence

About the restaurant

Located on Historic Federal Hill, Providence Oyster Bar stands out as Rhode Island's premiere Seafood House. Upscale, yet casual, the Providence Oyster Bar welcomes you to be spoiled by the freshest selection of oysters and clams.

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Kin

Dined 4 days ago

Had a great time. Came in early for Appy Hour, then we sat down for our table for our dinner. Food was fresh and good. Sautéed spinach had alittle too much salt, probably just alittle heavy handed pinch.

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4.7

4.7 (447)

$30 and under

Japanese

Providence

About the restaurant

NAMI offers a contemporary twist on traditional Japanese cuisine set in the backsplash of historic Atwells, serving sushi and kitchen entrees with modern New American influences.

Omakase Dining Experience now available!

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SandraVIP

Dined on Jan 3, 2025

Best Sushi I have ever had. Great quality, price and service. Must try

Trattoria Romana Johnston

4.7

4.7 (1772)

$30 and under

Italian

Johnston

About the restaurant

Trattoria Romana brings the signature Italian cuisine of Chef Luciano Canova to the Centre at Cherry Hill in Johnston, RI. Guests at Trattoria Romana will enjoy the authentic Italian food that Chef Canova is famous for, served up in a beautifully decorated setting by expertly trained service staff. Offering dinner, lunch, banquets, and a special Sunday breakfast/lunch service.

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Carl

Dined 7 days ago

It is always a great experience at this restaurant. Top notch! One of the very few restaurants that will go the extra mile to cater to my very restrictive diet.

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!

Fred and Steve's Steakhouse

4.6

4.6 (2637)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Lincoln

About the restaurant

For the finest selection of prime cut beef as well as the freshest seafood around, visit Fred & Steve's Steakhouse. Let two of New England's favorite pro football players, Fred Smerlas and Steve DeOssie, bring you their very own steakhouse creation.

*Unfortunately we unable to accommodate separate checks*

Top review

Chuck

Dined 4 days ago

Fred and Steve's steakhouse is an excellent restaurant for special occasions, the food is excellent, service is always good but the meals are expensive. The cost for a Filet steak is $70 and comes with no sides, if you want to add a potato it is $12. The food quality is always good and if want to make sure you service is excellent a recommend you ask for Jasmine. She is friendly and will make sure your meal is perfect

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Popular dish

Traditional Prime Rib

Fleming's Steakhouse - Providence

4.6

4.6 (1682)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Providence

About the restaurant

Your Providence Fleming's is located on the ground floor of The Residence Tower attached to the Omni Hotel near Trinity Rep, the Dunkin' Donuts Center and the Providence Performing Arts Center. Fleming's in Providence is an outstanding choice to enjoy an exceptional Prime steak, glass of wine or handcrafted cocktail. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion, hosting a business dinner or simply wanting to enjoy a night out - we will create a safe and memorable evening in our Dining Room. If you prefer to enjoy your fine dining experience at home, you can order and pay for lunch or dinner online and then pick up curbside or select from one of our delivery partners. Our new Weekend Lunch Menu features a flavorful range of sandwiches, salads and more for the perfect mid-day break from the office or a chance to catch-up with friends. Our Dinner Menu has something to offer everyone in your party from seven different steak cuts to best-in-class seafood and innovative plant-based options.

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PaulVIP

Dined 7 days ago

Outstanding dinner, wonderful bone in rib eye, cooked perfectly accompanied by tasty sides (asparagus and bacon/Brussels spouts). Perfect dinner before PC game!

Opa Restaurant Providence

4.6

4.6 (163)

$30 and under

Lebanese

Providence

About the restaurant

Opa restaurant was founded in 2003 by Chef Joseph Karam and his family. Joe introduced Opa to the historic Federal Hill in hopes of sharing his family's culture cuisine and hospitality. Opa's consistent traditional Lebanese cooking and the family's hospitality has lead Opa to be a gem in Rhode Island's food industry with visitors traveling from all over New England to try a Taste of Lebanon.

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Dave

Dined on Dec 28, 2024

Great food - finished with a hookah! A lot of fun. Holidays drinks were fantastic

Douro Steakhouse

4.4

4.4 (412)

$31 to $50

Portuguese

Providence

About the restaurant

Douro Steakhouse is located at the Towne House in downtown Fall River, MA. Only 20 minutes from Providence, RI and 50 minutes from Boston, MA. The spot to stop in on the way to or from the Cape or Newport. Douro Steakhouse offers Portuguese inspired cuisine and offers a classic steak cut menu ranging from Filet Mignon to Dry-aged Bone in Ribeye to Wagyu Strip to our signature 38oz Tomahawk. Douro Steakhouse offers a more casual dining experience in our Tapas & Oyster Bar; enjoy Sunday Brunch or daily lunch and dinner in the oyster bar offering fantastic appetizer/ tapas items like our giant meatball, octopus or sticky cauliflower. Sit back in our stunning Steakhouse dining room and enjoy chef creations such as our signature Portuguese Steak plate or delicious and affordable seafood, chicken and pasta creations. Indulge in house made desserts or sip the best craft cocktails in the region. Take a peek at our an outstanding wine room and select an amazing wine. Obrigado!

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Dan

Dined 3 days ago

We had a giant meatball, filet mignon w/ gnocchi, Portuguese steak and slice of dulce de tres leches cake. Everything was excellent. Steaks were cooked perfectly with a crisp sear and medium rare interior. Service was exceptional. The vibe is upscale yet comfortable. We will be back.

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