Public Kitchen and Bar

4.6

603 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

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2 people

26 Feb 2025

23:30

Booked 5 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
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
Gluten-free Options

What 603 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Providence County
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Providence County
Contemporary American

Review summary

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Public Kitchen and Bar offers a "terrific experience" with "excellent service" and a "romantic setting." Regulars praise "friendly and efficient" staff, especially servers like August and manager Christopher. While some dishes could improve, guests rave about the "great" lobster carbonara, "delicious" small plates, and expertly crafted cocktails. Ideal pre-show dining spot.

603 Reviews

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Edward
Greater Boston
24 reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on 15 February 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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Cindy
Greater Boston
30 reviews
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on 15 February 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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Whitney
VIP
Greater Boston
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on 14 February 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 Boston
33 reviews
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on 8 February 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
Charleston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 2 February 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
Chicago
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on 24 January 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 Boston
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on 23 January 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 Boston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 19 January 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 Francisco
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 17 January 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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Christopher
Greater Boston
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on 11 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Took some friends and had a great time as always! Thank you August for taking care of us!
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Public Kitchen and Bar is rated 4.6 stars by 603 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

26 Feb 2025

23:30

Booked 5 times today

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 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
Gluten-free Options

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

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