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Providence Oyster Bar - Federal Hill, Providence, RI
Providence Oyster Bar - Federal Hill, Providence, RI
Providence Oyster Bar - Federal Hill, Providence, RI
Providence Oyster Bar - Federal Hill, Providence, RI
Providence Oyster Bar - Federal Hill, Providence, RI

Providence Oyster Bar - Federal Hill

4.6
4.6
2097 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood
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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2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 38 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Oyster Bar, Fish
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sun 10:30 am–3:00 pm Lunch Tue–Sat 11:45 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (401) 272-8866
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Pay with OpenTable, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Chris Pearl
  • Private party facilities
    Quiet Loft room, Large Viewing Screen, Projector and Audio Available for Business meetings.
  • Private party contact
    Sean Hennessy: (401) 272-8866
  • Neighbourhood
    Providence
  • Cross Street
    DePasquale
  • Parking Details
    Complimentary valet(will resume in phase 3) and on-street parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

What 2,097 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Rhode Island

    Seafood

2,097 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Delicious Oysters!! Great friendly staff and good service.

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  2. LauraC

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    I love this restaurant so much, the littlenecks are always super fresh and tasty, the ambience is beautiful. I gave this visit a 4 because I was really disappointed in the lobster bisque - very watery and no lobster pieces at all. I did find a piece of what seemed to be shrimp tail so that was disappointing too. Would like to see their usual recipe with a thicker broth and lobster pieces.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Steven and Adam are the absolute best behind the bar. My wife and I enjoy the stellar service they both provide every visit.The food is top notch, drinks are as well. We couldn’t ask for a better place to dine! It never disappoints!

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had 5:00 o’clock reservations, arrived early and had our choice of seating, we took the second table offered to us and we are so glad we did!! Our server Remy was WONDERFUL!! Cannot say enough good things about her!! She was attentive, knowledgeable about the dishes and overall just a friendly woman. We were fast friends and when we return, we will absolutely make sure we are seated at her table again.

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  5. Finovski

    Greater Boston

    55 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    55 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience3
    Good but not great. We sat at the bar but the staff seemed more interested in cleaning up before the Pats game than serving. Better places to get oysters in Providence.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    The restaurant was small but it exceeded our expectations. The food and drinks were fabulous as was the wait staff. Little bit noisy, but what restaurant isn’t on a Saturday night. Can’t wait to go back.

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  7. Luke

    Las Vegas

    39 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always the best restaurant in Province. Adam, Steve and the crew make my wife and myself feel special! The food is great and the service is excellent. Thank you guys for another great experience. See you soon.

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  8. Dinningmaster

    Greater Boston

    82 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    82 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of our best experiences on Federal Hill. Lesly (The General Manager) recognized us from when she worked at a previous restaurant. She sat us at the best table she had. Our server was Kelsy, and she was wonderful. She was professional, knowledgeable regarding my gluten allergy, polite, and attentive. The food was excellent, and not overpriced. We will DEFINITELY return!!

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  9. RickS

    Greater Boston

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Our waiter was especially good. The oysters were excellent as were the mussels.

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  10. AmyJ

    Greater Boston

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We ended up sitting at the bar as 2 seat were open. We are so glad we did, service was amazing!! Probably Best service we’ve ever had and we go out a lot. My new favorite espresso martini, Will definitely be returning soon!

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  11. Errin

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Sat outside for drinks and great “appy hour” appetizers. Anthony our server was friendly and efficient. Definitely would recommend.

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server was amazing ! Anessa was extremely attentive … on point … gracious… overall amazing. Food.. was AMAZING! We love this place and will definitely be back with more people! Thank you!

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  13. GillianKing

    Greater Boston

    38 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We had a great lunch, wonderful service, and honestly impeccable food. We opted to take in the people watching and dine outside. It was a bit noisy with the loud music overhead, but it wasn’t a dealbreaker. Having dined in the Bristol Oyster Bare the previous few weeks, we had the bar set high. But Providence Oyster Bar really lived up to the standard.

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  14. GlennG

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Definitely a great place. Food, service and people top notch

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  15. Tread555

    Greater Boston

    20 reviews

    3.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience2
    We ate inside and the a/c was on very high. My lobster bisque was just ok. The oysters Rockefeller was good, as was the scallops wrapped in bacon. The service just in terms of our waitress, was poor. They really did have a lot of waiters and waitresses working, but she definitely made herself scarce. Manager was very helpful and the valet was very quick.

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  16. GeoffreyS

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great staff and awesome food You have to try the chicken wings trust me they are great and the spicy tuna rolls are my favorite.

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  17. Amanda

    Baltimore

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 15, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Nice place for dinner. A little overpriced for the food quality/quantities. But good overall.

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food great service. Saturday nights are the best time to go.

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  19. michael44

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, we loved all our dishes and our service was wonderful. We will return!

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  20. ALICIAF

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Appy hpur iw always great love the Oysters and Appy hpur menu. Service waa great waitress was super nice ans attentive.

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  21. linnie

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Wasabi calamari lacking depth of flavor. Breading just ok. Clam chowder good, not above average, Service very good.Nice ambiance. We went during happy hour so price okay. Would be overpriced otherwise.

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We highly recommend the Providence Oyster Bar, Federal Hill. We ate here for our anniversary – as soon as we walked in, they gave us a great table and wished us a happy anniversary, which was so thoughtful! The food was outstanding, with generous portions, and everything absolutely delicious!! The service was excellent and they don’t rush you at all. We highly recommend this restaurant!  

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  23. Tomatoe

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic! Awesome tuna and the lobster wontons were incredible. I will be coming back

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  24. JessL

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 30, 2023

    overall3food5service2ambience4
    Short staffed- only have one busboy scheduled who called in sick? Everything took FOREVER. Had to ask for the promised bread and it was so stale. Waiter (Christian) was great and got us fresh bread though. I know he felt really bad for the slowness. He was very nice but they need to staff better. Food was otherwise good. The mark up on the bottles of wine is ridiculous though…way more than restaurants normally do.

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  25. DevS

    Greater Boston

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on July 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service. The staff was courteous and went above and beyond. Great spot on the hill!

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  26. RebeccaL

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was fabulous and our server (we sat outside) was amazing. We will be back!

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  27. GailA

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service is fabulous. Food is always outstanding. Drinks delicious. Very enjoyable

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Arrived a little earlier than reserved time and our table was waiting for us! Food was devoured and service was exceptional!

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  29. JulieM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I highly recommend the Providence Boyster bar. The service was awesome. The food was excellent. It’s a great place for a date night.

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  30. Bambi

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding food and service. My daughter and I ate here on Tuesday night and came back on Wednesday for lunch, because our flight was delayed!! Mango margarita was fantastic!!

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  31. Alex

    Greater Boston

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Had the chef special, scallops with some risotto. Extremely succulent.

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  32. RachelS

    Greater Boston

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was our first time at Providence Oyster Bar and we will be returning very soon! The food was outstanding - the appy hour deals were great - and the service was very good. Remi was our server and she was very attentive and kind. We never felt rushed but she checked on us often to ensure we had everything we needed and that we were enjoying our meals. (The lobster gnocchi was amazing and the salmon I ordered was cooked perfectly.) The inside of the restaurant is very cozy. We’ll be back soon!

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  33. doug

    Tampa

    43 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    43 reviews

    Dined on July 20, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Everything was very good- high noise level! Will definitely come back

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  34. SabrinaC

    San Antonio

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Remi is an excellent server. I’ve had her a few times and always a pleasant experience

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  35. Alan

    Greater Boston

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on July 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Our waiter was very attentive. He recommended cocktails which we thoroughly enjoyed. Good was excellent and served hot.

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  36. JessT

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great atmosphere and vibes. The staff was friendly and fast. The food was phenomenal!

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  37. MichelleM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing work experience remi was my waitress she was kind and checked on us often. The food was amazing with many different types of oyster. The sushi was outstanding. Staff was conscious and kind about my gluten allergy

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I'm very grateful that POB has yet to disappoint. The ambiance is great, the food is excellent, and the staff is friendly. Our waitress Remi was attentive, personable and accommodating. Keep up the great work POB!

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on July 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Amazing as always! We go twice or more a month and have for a few years. Never a bad meal, drink, and NEVER bad or lacking service. I’ve eaten most of the menu and still go back because it’s so good. We had Remi tonight for a server and she was so wonderful. She made us feel special in a sea of Friday night diners. Run don’t walk to the Providence Oyster Bar on Federal Hill. It’s Restaurant Week too!!!!

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  40. SawyerMontgomery

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on July 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Providence Oyster bar restaurant is fantastic! A great location on Federal Hill, with easy valet service for parking. It’s small and quaint, with a nice ambiance. Great for a date night. The drink I ordered was so good and the food was magnificent. Definitely worth the price for a nice night out!

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Providence Oyster Bar - Federal Hill using the Order Online button. Providence Oyster Bar - Federal Hill also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (401) 272-8866.

Providence Oyster Bar - Federal Hill is rated 4.6 stars by 2097 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 38 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Providence Oyster Bar - Federal Hill

283 Atwells Avenue, Providence, RI 02903

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    DePasquale
  • Neighbourhood
    Providence
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sun 10:30 am–3:00 pm Lunch Tue–Sat 11:45 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Oyster Bar, Fish
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress Code
    Business Casual
  • Parking Details
    Complimentary valet(will resume in phase 3) and on-street parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Pay with OpenTable, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Chris Pearl
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine
  • Phone number
    (401) 272-8866
  • Private party facilities
    Quiet Loft room, Large Viewing Screen, Projector and Audio Available for Business meetings.
  • Private party contact
    Sean Hennessy: (401) 272-8866
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