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Diners' Choice: American restaurants in Providence County

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Updated 05 January 2025

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


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4.8
4.8 (536)
$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
DianeVIP
Dined 4 days ago
Nick should be proud that his name is tied to this business. Felt like the restaurant’s goal is simultaneously food AND service. All staff were committed to the experience—enthusiastic about seating, serving, and boasting about the dishes we’d ordered (and thoroughly enjoyed). Well done, Nick’s, and prospective patrons….go to Nick’s!!
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4.7
4.7 (218)
$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

Top review
joan
Dined on 21 Dec 2024
Great service and food! The pulled pork and cornbread are delicious
A photo of Chelo's - Cranston restaurant
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!

Top review
LeonVIP
Dined on 10 Jan 2025
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!
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4.8
4.8 (4868)
$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.
Top review
Nicole
Dined 5 days ago
Thoroughly enjoyed my first visit to waterman grille. My friend and I were out celebrating her birthday and they made sure to make the experience special! They even had a birthday card signed by the staff that were on that night for her. For drinks we got the Evermore and the Pom Apple Samgria. Perfectly crafted drinks!!! Not overly sweet or alcoholic tasting. We got the Calamari, Shrimp Buccatini, Scallops, Chèvre Cheesecake, and the Pistachio gelato sundae. Everything had a balanced flavor, was fresh, perfect temperature, and delicious. I don’t think I’ve had a meal that good in a long time. We will definitely be back for other special events in the future!!!
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4.8
4.8 (348)
$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.

Top review
Sheila
Dined 1 day ago
Excellent luncheon choices at a fair price. Probably go at least once a week !
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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.

Top review
kathyVIP
Dined on 12 Jan 2025
Everything was fabulous except the coffee it was sooooooooo strong
A photo of The District restaurant
4.7
4.7 (630)
$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. MUSIC RESERVATION IS 8:30PM & 9PM. Please note that music bookings are handled on a first-come, first-served basis. We recommend securing your reservation as early as possible to ensure availability!

Top review
KatieVIP
Dined 1 day ago
Service was great. The food was delicious. We even saved room for dessert, which did not disappoint!
A photo of Tavern in the Square - Cranston restaurant
4.7
4.7 (2009)
$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
Top review
WendyVIP
Dined 2 days ago
Everything was wonderful. Deliciouse food, atmosphere and great service. Thank you
A photo of River Falls Restaurant restaurant
4.4
4.4 (132)
$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!

Top review
Stacey
Dined 2 days ago
I was really pleased with this restaurant. There was a lot to chose from the menu. The prices were reasonable. The food was hearty and the waitresses were sweethearts. Mot is definitely a weekday place to go back to.
A photo of Res American Bistro restaurant
4.3
4.3 (972)
$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.

Top review
Tom
Dined 5 days ago
Everything was great, especially the service with Natalie! 👍
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