Top 20 in Providence, RI by local votes

The best independent restaurants, bars, cafes and shops in Providence, Rhode Island, ranked by local votes. No chains or franchises.

Costantino's Venda Bar & Ristorante — Authentic Italian on Atwells Avenue in Federal Hill, with live music and room for parties.
Moonshine Alley — Country bar in downtown Providence, open daily from 11:30 AM for lunch and dinner, with live music and no cover charge.
The Red Door — Restaurant and bar on Peck Street with an upstairs lounge for parties. Reservations recommended.
The Eddy — Award-winning craft cocktail bar downtown: classic and contemporary cocktails, beer, wine, snacks and sweets. Open…
Ogie's Trailer Park — Retro trailer-park-themed bar on the West Side with cocktails, beer and comfort food like tater tots and burgers…
Fete Music Hall — Olneyville music venue with a ballroom and a lounge stage, hosting touring and local bands.
The Parlour — Everyone is welcome at The Parlour: music, spirits and fun, with local, national and international acts, open mics…
Nick-A-Nee's — Jewelry District bar with live music most nights and no cover, including a free Wednesday bluegrass jam. Cash only…
Trinity Brewhouse — Downtown brewpub with American pub food and Trinity beer brewed on site, open until 1 AM (2 AM on weekends) with a…
Long Live Beerworks — West End brewery and taproom with rotating drafts, cans, growlers and local food pop-ups.
Hot Club — Open-air waterfront bar on the river with pub food, local beers, karaoke Mondays and trivia Tuesdays. Open until 1…
Gracie's — Fine dining across from Trinity Rep: seasonal à la carte and chef's tasting menus with wine pairings.
Oberlin — Downtown restaurant with an open kitchen: seasonal small plates, handmade pasta and local seafood. Walk-ins welcome.
Little City Coffee & Kitchen — Downcity café with scratch-made baked goods daily and a kitchen open through the morning.
Coffee Exchange — Wickenden Street coffeehouse and roaster.
New Harvest Coffee Roasters — Providence roaster founded in 2000 by Rik Kleinfeldt and Paula Anderson, with a café overlooking the roastery.
Bolt Coffee — Downcity coffee bar that began as a cart and pop-up.
Brown Bee Coffee — Benefit Street coffee shop known for croissant-based pastries.
Nicks on Broadway — Olneyville restaurant on Broadway with daily changing menus, brunch from 10 AM Wednesday to Sunday, patio and indoor…
Julian's — Made by hand on Broadway since 1994: brunch, dinner and drinks every day, plenty of vegan options, a big beer list…

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