Dining
The City’s ethnic tradition is reflected in its wonderful cuisine featuring Italian, Greek, Portuguese, and Chinese cuisines, just to name a few. Because of Providence’s proximity to the Atlantic coast, seafood is a specialty found in abundance.
22 Bowen's serves USDA Prime Beef, New England's finest seafood, and a wine list of more than 600 selections. It is one of 66 restaurants in North America to receive the Wine Enthusiast's "Award of Unique Distinction" and has also received Wine Spectator's "Award of Excellence" for 2 consecutive years.
Called the "The Pearl of Providence", the Big Fish serves the freshest, local seafood in RI. Big Fish offers something for everyone including an extensive sushi and raw bar, pizza, pasta, and seafood from lobsters to tuna, swordfish and catfish.
Located in the heart of Providence’s Little Italy, Mediterraneo is the only AAA Four-Diamond restaurant in Rhode Island. Often frequented by celebrities, it is known for its sexy vibe, outstanding Italian cuisine, impressive wine list, and impeccable service.
Ten Prime Steak & Sushi is East meeting West at Warp Factor 10! Merideth Ford, with Dining Out, calls the restaurant, "Funky, fun, sophisticated, sexy - its hip but laid back. There's an exotic pulse to the atmosphere, but it never goes too far over the top."
Artsy, sexy and sophisticated, XO Steakhouse celebrates the marriage of fine food, wine and funky art. Winner of "The Sante 2002 Awards", honoring excellence in restaurant wine and spirits. It was also the Winner of the Wine Spectator "Award of Excellence" - one of the Most Outstanding Wine Lists in the World.