So what was supposed to be a date night at somewhere new .. turned into meeting friendly and…read morelikeminded (playful) locals that joined the entourage and are now new friends. The added bonus to the nights excitement was the Real Housewives of Rhode Island premier. I felt like I was watching my family (especially the "aunties"). They had a host for the the night, a DJ, and there was a table setup (free for everyone) with a 'charcoochie' board (pronounced in my RI accent) and Prosecco. We started off with a dirty martini (Grey Goose) and glass of Proseco; I like my martini extra dirty just in case you wanted to know. We like feeding EACH OTHER so we decided to go for the Bang Bang Cauliflower, Sweet Chili Wings (to make it messy), and Barbecue Chicken Pizza. The tempura style cauliflower was crispy with layers of flavor. The wings were perfectly crisp and the sauce was 'bangin' (pronounced in my RI accent)! I enjoyed the Sicilian style pizza. I'll def be back to try the Gnocchi Chicken Marsala!

Great local spot. Good service good food. Great option for a family dinner really can't go wrong…read morewith any option.

The cioppono special on Saturday night was incredible! Ordered it with fra Diablo sauce. Ordered a…read moreside of garlic bread to finish the sauce. Lobster, scallops, little necks and shrimp were cooked perfect. Services was on point and there wasn't an open seat in the place. Jenna and Matt were on the bar and it couldn't have been any better. Great night out!

Sat at the bar for lunch on a gorgeous weekend day. The barkeep and one other person handled both…read morethe bar, indoor dining and outdoor patio. That's a lot, but on this day, the place was almost empty. Nice weather = low patrons. Everyone is out enjoying the day. A few more parties did arrived during our visit and sat both inside and out so they got busy. The bartender took our drink order and handed over menus. This two sided, laminated menu has a lot on offer. Pub fare like wings, burgers and sandwiches, plus entrées, salads and apps. Once we ordered we were given place mats and flatware. We both got sandwiches and side salads. The salads came out first with our dressings on the side. I chose their house dressing which seems to be a mix of dressing like thousand island and some others. It's mild and pleasant. The salad is fresh and for a side salad, a good size. Our meals came out shortly after we had finished our salads and wow, this is a lot of food. Both were very tasty with fresh bread, plenty of toppings and my burger was cooked as ordered. We ended up taking half of both home. The fries were very good. This spot was recommended to us by a waitress at another nearby restaurant. It's a nice, neighborhood restaurant and bar. Friendly staff. Solid food.

The Orchard Grill always disappoints:…read more The place is a mishmash of furniture from different periods in the buildings history, there's a section of cafe seating and booths. Its fine and seemed relatively clean. For this visit, we arrived about 9AM early in the work week, the restaurant was at about 20-25% capacity. There were 3 waitstaff on the floor and one showed up shortly after we were seated, this brought the total number of servers to 4. The staff immediately seemed put upon by our presence. I usually try to seem more friendly when I am confronted with folks like this, but they would have none of it. My friendly smiles were met with blank stares. Once we were seated, the drink question was asked of us. But the staffer was multi tasking, and when we responded, it was acknowledged as if we'd rudely interupted them. Further interactions went similarly. Our food arrived on the slow side but in a reasonable amount of time. The waffle was fluffy and crisp, the pancake thick and on the dry, soft, cakey end of the spectrum, (vs thin, buttery and crisp). Fruit was your standard food distributor pre-cut variety of melon, red grapes and pineapple, the same stuff you get at the supermarket. My scrambled eggs were overcooked, dry and rubbery but I have had worse. Bacon was similarly dry, probably reheated, not cooked to order. Italian toast was from a real Italian loaf, thin but decent. Homefries were pretty good. Once the food arrived, no one came by the table again to check on things until well after we'd finished eating. I initially thought there were no refills on the weak coffee until I heard an adjacent table being offered a refill. We were never asked if we needed anything else, or if the food was okay. That said, the food at the Orchard Grill isn't bad, it's just mediocre.. Paired with the bare minimum of unfriendly service, it was just not worth the 40+ dollars for the adult and two kids meals. Waitstaff treat you like a task, not like patrons, not like people seeking a positive experience. At the Orchard Grill you are an obstacle to be oveecome with the very smallest amount of effort you can get away with without seeming overtly hostile. Each of my preceeding visits were similar experiences.

Seafood Stew at the Orchard Grille...what more can I say except heaven in a bowl. If you are a…read moreseafood lover, treat yourself to this one. Little necks, calamari,scallops, and a freshly baked haddock slice, potato,carrots, and sliced onion all in an ever so tasty broth. Even though Fridays are busy, their wait staff accommodates your needs. I am never disappointed.

I had a really good first impression and I am guaranteed I'll be back- we already discussed when…read more So we can sit down and enjoy the beautiful family vibe they offer here. My fiancé and I ordered the Dominican breakfast, its eggs over medium, fried cheese, fried salami, mashed plantains with onions. Now I'm Hispanic and I love me a good Dominican breakfast but this was one of the best I've had ever! And trust me I've had many! Firstly the salami and cheese pieces were nice and big, I'm used to people being cheap and making them very small. Also we did pick up- so we were there a few waiting as it was made fresh, which I appreciate! The server I wish I would've got her name had us have a seat at the bar and got us water while we waited. She was such an aunty vibe and I loved it. I was observing others who were sitting down eating and their food looked so yummy! They were also equally out loud expressing how much they enjoyed their food. Also the plates are all decked out and even the tables they gave off love vibes! This place while very small, packed a punch. Me and my fiancé are going to come back probably this weekend to sit down and enjoy a meal and I'm so excited. Give this place a go for sure. They have limited parking in the front on the street. But they have a good amount of parking in the back of the building. Trust me it's worth it.

First trip the food and service were great had some delicious seafood rice…read more Second trip sat for 1/2 hour, 2 other people in the place were never waited on, went up to the owner and paid for my drinks and asked why, he claimed was short on help? Wouldn't 1 waitress handle 4 people?

The Shanty is one of those places I don't go to nearly enough and I really need to change that…read more I was specifically craving hand-cut fries and theirs did NOT disappoint. I got the Big Ol' Burger and it was so good. Cooked perfectly, the special sauce was delicious and as you can probably tell from the photo, the fries were exactly what I was looking for. Everything tastes really fresh here. It has that farm-to-table quality, but in a relaxed, laid-back (but still really pretty) setting. We came for lunch and I loved that they had brunch options too. We didn't get any adult beverages but I was very tempted by the entire drink menu, so next time! Our service was also outstanding. Really everything was A+. Definitely a local spot that I need to remember to go to more often.

In town for work and was looking for a place to grab a bite after work. I found The Shanty on Yelp…read more The moment I opened the door I was greeted, by the owner, with the most upbeat personality and smile! She showed me to my table, brought a carafe of water, and welcomed me in. I was quickly welcomed by Sergio, my server, who shared the special and the soup of the day. Once I ordered my soda I took in the ambiance of the bar, new lights, and the rest of the restaurant. It's not a large building but they make every inch count. Now, the reason you're reading this review- THE FOOD. I ordered the Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich with a Caesar Salad. The chicken (photo below) was perfectly cooked, topped with hot honey, slaw, pickles, and ranch then placed on a soft brioche bun. The meal was reasonably priced as well at $33 which included tip. I will absolutely be back to the Shanty next time I'm in town.

Love Sam's . It is our Monday lunch place. Great food and Micaela is an excellent bartender .read more

Great menu selection. Smaller lunch portions available. Prices are very good. Meals include side…read moreand soup or salad.

I ordered takeout over the phone and picked it up, and the whole ordering process was extremely…read moreeasy. My order was ready in about 15 minutes, which was perfect. The location was pretty busy when I arrived, and the bar was completely full, but I was greeted right away by a woman who took my payment and got me on my way. My order was already ready to go, so pickup was quick and hassle-free. The pizza was really good and definitely different from your typical pizza. It had more of a grilled-style crust, which gave it a really nice flavor and texture. I would definitely recommend ordering it "all done" if you like your pizza with a little extra crispiness. The burger was good as well. I ordered it medium, and it actually came out cooked correctly, which I really appreciate. The fries were also really good--they were the shoestring-style fries, which are some of my favorites. Overall, everything was fresh, tasty, and prepared quickly. I'd definitely order from here again, especially for the pizza and fries!

We had a Sweet Deal certificate that was about to expire so we headed over to Bar 101 for dinner…read morelast night. They have specials almost every day & on Thursday, it is buy a pizza & get one 50% off, $5 red or white sangria. So that's what we did! Hubby was in the mood for an appetizer & he selected the calamari alla mama with sauteed garlic, tomatoes, hot peppers over a bed of arugula & a side of marinara. I didn't love the calamari rings so I had several & let him go to town on the dish. He very much enjoyed all the garlic & hot peppers, especially with it dousing the arugula underneath. He literally ate every bite! Hubby wanted a meat pizza so he selected the classic cheese with the pepperoni add-on. I opted for the prosciutto & arugula. Both were delicious! The crust was super thin & crispy, the toppings went all the way to the edge. If I was going to nitpick, it would only be to say that we love our pepperoni with a little char & some cupping action. Hubby opted for a Peroni & I went with the red sangria (no ice). Both were delightful! We had a rotating cast of servers & all of them were lovely. The bar was pretty empty when we got there around 5:15pm but when we left, every seat was taken. Very nice evening out!

The menu is great no matter what time you go! Breakfast sandwiches, baked goods and coffee to start…read morethe day off right. Amazing sandwiches, smoothies... then tapas for dinner. The menu is creative and the food never disappoints. We grab things to go while we are there- frozen gourmet foods and local meats and pasta. Fabulous choices of beer and wine! The mood/vibe is casual and easy-going. Top it off with friendly staff and very involved and present owners.

After a fun filled day of apple picking my partner and I wanted a small dinner so we decided to…read morestop by Groundwater. The restaurant itself is absolutely beautiful. It's a nice area and the restaurant has a variety of fresh fruits/vegetables and other farmers market like items for sale along with a large seating area and bar. Our waitress was incredibly kind and knowledgeable of the menu. She answered any questions we had with no issue. As we left she apologized for the delay as they were understaffed. In truth, we didn't even notice. The service was excellent and we were in and out in less than 50 minutes. If this was tough night for them I can't imagine how stellar their service is on a good night! Congrats! For food we ordered the burrata pesto dip, crab cakes, and curry chicken lettuce cups. The "dip" was more of a plate of burrata with pesto and 4 pieces of bread. The cheese and pesto were great but we wished there were 2 more pieces of bread to split. The curry chicken was delicious. Probably my favorite of the meal. The curry spices were excellent, lettuce crisp, and I loved the addition of the cranberries. I didn't think it would come out as a chicken salad consistency but it didn't hinder the dish. The only miss were the crab cakes. Obviously crab is seafood but I found the cakes to be very fishy. The consistency was off and became mushy pretty quickly. When we return I'd skip these. Three tapas, one mai tai, and a mocktail came out to $88. Not as bad as I was expecting and we would definitely come back again to try some other menu items.