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Public Kitchen and Bar, Providence, RI

Public Kitchen and Bar

4.5
4.5
583 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 5 times today
  • Great for craft beers
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Romantic
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...


Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Global, International
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 07:00–11:00 All Day Menu Mon–Sat 16:00–23:00 Bar Area/Lounge Mon–Sat 16:00–23:00
  • 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
  • Area
    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

Menu

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What 583 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Providence County

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Public Kitchen and Bar offers a delightful dining experience with "wonderful service and ambience." Known for its lobster dishes and craft drinks, it provides a vibrant atmosphere with several local brews on tap. While some dishes have mixed reviews, the attentive staff, including server August and manager Christopher, enhance the overall experience.

583 Reviews

  1. Mike

    Greater Boston

    29 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Bartender was amazing. Meatballs were fantastic, great homemade sauce. However, the plantain chips were outstanding

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  2. scott

    Rhode Island

    42 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love the setting here and I always make a reservation here when I am seeing a performance next door at the Veterans Memorial Auditorium. The host is a great guy and the food is very good as well. Great setting and very good food.

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  3. MissKate

    Greater Boston

    62 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    62 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place to go before going to The Vets. No cheese on the charcuterie board, though, which was a surprise.

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  4. PAUL

    Greater Boston

    29 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The lobster carbonara was great. The service that I get from August ( who I request every time I go to Public Kitchen and Bar) was first rate as always. And Christopher the manager always welcomes me with a friendly manner. Another great experience!!

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  5. Allison

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed our server, Robert so very much. Dinner was very good. Loved the eggplant chips and the cocktails were fabulous!!!

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  6. Brian

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 20 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great service and several local brews on tap. The chicken sandwich tasted just like Chic Fil A (which is a good thing). Nice vibe.

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  7. Carla

    New York City

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 October 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Took forever to get food we had a reservation but the worst table walk in were seated in main dining room we were by the exit alcove very. Isolated

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  8. PAUL

    Greater Boston

    29 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on 19 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The lobster cobonara dish that I had was excellent. My server August as always made my dinner at Public Kitchen and Bar a very pleasant one and his service and interaction is wonderful When I arrived the manager Chris took me to my seat and he is very friendly and makes you feel very welcome to the restaurant.

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  9. Percy

    Des Moines

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 28 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I was pleasantly surprised by my experience here. My meal was delicious and the service perfect. Due to all the hard surfaces, sound levels can be high, but the host considerately seated me away from the noisier tables.

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  10. Kathy

    Greater Boston

    14 reviews

    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 22 September 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was ok but nothing special that would bring me back to the restaurant. It was very convenient to the Vets Auditorium. We had manhattans at the bar which were expertly made.

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FAQs

Public Kitchen and Bar is rated 4.5 stars by 583 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 5 times today
Google Map for Public Kitchen and Bar

120 Francis Street, Providence, RI 02903

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    5 Avenue of the Art, Providence, RI 02903
  • Area
    Providence
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 07:00–11:00 All Day Menu Mon–Sat 16:00–23:00 Bar Area/Lounge Mon–Sat 16:00–23:00
  • 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
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