This place is great. Packed with flavor and rich. It's just really great food. But people know this, and so sometimes there's a long wait.

... And Natalie the business owner of this average small town dive has an attitude about guests suggestions. Food is below average. Ambiance is Bickford's 1980's. read more

I finally had a chance to go here because I've been wanting to go here for quite some time. I came here with another person and I had the chicken franchaise with ziti on the side and a cup of Chicken Soup beforehand. My food was very good , although I think the franchais sauce could have been a little bit thicker. The person I was with got chicken Cacciatore with the side of ziti and a salad beforehand. We each had a glass of soda. For dessert, we shared the apple crisp with vanilla ice cream. I found the service to be good. They were attentive and they didn't make any mistakes. They did seem a little bit rushed, but then again, the restaurant was packed that night. It was a comfortable but casual environment. We had a booth and it felt private enough even though it was pretty close to the door. We got there at about 5 o'clock, and by the time we were almost ready to leave people were waiting to get in. Since I went here, I recommended it to the rest of my family who all want to try it now. I would recommend it because for starters, the prices are affordable and comparable to similar casual restaurants, the menu is quite varied with lots of choices, it's comfortable and the service was good. read more

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My wife and I stopped for dinner last night. Please don't misundersatnd my rating. Our waitress Regina was great. The food was awesome. The "hostess" was on the rude side. It was almost like we were imposing upon her because we came in for dinner. She had us follow her to our table. She threw the menus on the table. And than ran away. Not pleasant at all. If I owned a well known establishment, the first person I would want patrons to see would be smiling, not miserable looking. Not impressed. I'm 61 years old. I'm always happy. I'm NOT being too critical. read more

We went in for a catered party that included salad, Buono's fresh Italian bread, pasta with red sauce, and stuffed chicken with green beans and potatoes. The service was excellent...water was always filled and bread was always replenished. We were in the side room with the A/C kicking. The salad was excellent! Black olives, kalamata olives, peperoncini, onion, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and croutons finished with a refreshing balsamic vinaigrette. The pasta was decent, the kids all attacked it, but I passed. They were very accommodating to the children as well. Ravioi, chicken tenders, and fries were offered in place of the stuffed chicken. The stuffed chicken was tender and filling...stuffed with rice and vegetables. The green beans were frozen or canned, but the potatoes for fresh roasted. Another successful event at the Atwood Grill with good food and great service. read more

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Food was decent enough, nothing to drag you back but adequate. Service was another matter. Many other reviews have stated that the service is slow, we had the same experience. Server came to us 10 mins after we ordered and asked us what we ordered. She said she'd bring some bread. That never happened. When we entered there was a strange unpleasant smell - after about a half hour it dissipated. Staff seemed very busy and there didnt seem to be enough staff for the number of tables. Management issue as usual. I'm not thin but not huge either, booth was cramped on my side but not on the other side. A lot of guys wouldnt have fit in the booth. Definitely wont be back this lifetime. Shame because it could be so much better. read more

as someone who grew up italian american , this was depressing .. i got an italian salad for my app and there was one cucumber .. my entree was completely unseasoned and my meatballs tasted frozen and rubbery . my sister found a bone in her salmon filet .. dont call it a damn filet if there are gonna be bones . the hostess was so unbelievably quiet its like she was whispering and it took us about an hour to get our food .. our waitress was very nice though .. overall , very depressing place everything is brown beige and green wouldnt recommend . read more

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Expansive menu with very reasonable prices, sizable portions and good quality! Andreanna, one of the waitstaff, is wonderful ! Right off the highway. Highly recommend! read more

Food was so so. My main complaint is there are several large screen TV's throughout the restaurant. fox news on every one of them. I don't go out and spend my money to watch political BS. Never again. read more

Food was good, service was horrendous. Our party of five were seated at 4:55 and our drink orders were taken fairly quickly as was our food order, which were all standard menu items. After giving our food order our soups, bread, and salad arrived very quickly. When we were sat and during our time at the restaurant it was not busy. The main dishes were not so quick. After waiting almost an hour after we put in our order with no info from the waitress we were told our ticket was lost and they were just starting our food, this message came at 6:05. Many parties around us that sat after us received their food ate and left while we waited for our food to come out. The first entree came out at 6:28 and the final one not till 6:40. No meaningful remediation for our wasted time was ever given or offered. We finally left the restaurant at 7 pm. I will never return to an establishment that has such disrespect for my time and I recommend others to not waste their time either. read more

The best. Servers are friendly, everyone is always smiling. There is something for everybody and everything is consistent.

I absolutely love this place! It's a great vibe as soon as u walk in! The staff is amazing and they have one of the best bartenders around, Gina! She makes the best cocktails! Food is always on point. Delicious and generous portions! read more

Atwood Grill - Baked scrod Vincenzo! - Italian Near Me - Johnston, Rhode Island

Hadn't been here in years, and when a friend suggested meeting here for dinner, I was happy to give it a try. Our party of 5 was seated immediately on. At 7 pm on a Wednesday night, the restaurant was busy, but there were wer estill a few empty tables. Our server was courteous and had just the right amount of attentiveness. Our drink orders were taken quickly and arrived at our table soon afterwards. The Italian bread was fresh and plentiful. The menu was large - lots of choices so I feel that this would be the type of restaurant that would be good for a group with something to satisfy everyone. Our entrees all came with salad or soup, and we were all impressed by how large the salads were, and the house dressing was very tasty. I appreciated the dressing being served on the side so I could determine how much I wanted. I ordered Chicken Francaise over linguine and it was very well prepared and the portion size was large enough that I got to enjoy it for lunch the next day. Glad we came here and we'll be back! read more

My parents have been visiting Atwood Grill for endless years at this point and my sister and I have as well. This is a friendly, homey environment where you know all the staff by their name and they know yours. The food is excellent and the prices are even better! You cannot go wrong at Atwood Grill and they make a mean drink! Stop by there and you will see for yourself! read more

Pleasantly surprised by the quality of the manicotti special and the reasonableness of the price. A bustling afternoon restaurant the nice selection of Italian food. Lots of adult birthday parties, and family events. A good place for a post celebration of life gathering. Would repeat. read more

What an AFFORDABLE lunch! My buddy & I sat at the bar...I got the chicken pot pie special, he got the veal parm & we both were satisfied. The bartender was very welcoming, friendly to all the patrons at the bar or who may have said hello passing by going to a table and was right on top of the whole bar's orders (both food & drink) quickly...very efficient. A nice comfortable setting...it's been a little while since I was last here; but will be coming back more often. read more

This place is amazing. Fresh, home style authentic Italian dishes at a great price. The service is always outstanding. It's a Johnston RI hidden gem! read more

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I have to save going to atwood's grill in Cranston was a great experience. The food was excellent for the money. And I would recommend this place to anyone. read more

We loved this place! Came here for dinner to catch up with friends and we're happy to see such a big and very reasonably priced menu. So many options to choose from! Everything was excellent and our server was friendly and attentive. Will certainly be back soon if in the area again! read more

Atwood Grill - Italian Near Me - Johnston, Rhode Island

My neice and I went here for lunch at 11:45 this place opened at 11:30. We became very disappointed with the service. We ordered 2 appetizers, 2 ribeye meals. The waitress asked how we wanted our steaks. When our meal came out (only one meal) we asked what happened to our 2nd meal the waitress said I thought you were going to share. My neice was upset and said never again, she thought we couldn't afford 2 meals. The problem was the waitress lied because she changed us for 2 meals and 3 drinks which in turn we only had 2 drinks. We decided not to leave a tip and not go back. Pay close attention to your bill because you just never know. read more

I remember eating here awhile back and especially loving the chicken soup. So we decided to go back and try the soup. The soup was good and our waitress was very nice. And that's where the niceties ended. The atmosphere is tired. We tried the pot roast special with mashed potatoes and green beans. While the pot roast did break apart with a fork, it was tasteless, grey and covered in a light brown watery sauce. The mashed potatoes were flavourless too. The worst item on my dish was a mushy plop of canned green beans and a canned piece of artichoke. I tried one bean to confirm. It was repulsive. Another person at the table had mac and cheese with buffalo chicken. It too was mostly inedible. What's with the watery gravy and cheese sauce. Half star is for the chicken soup, the other half, for the nice waitress. My recommendation... keep driving. read more

I've been eating at Atwood grill since I was a kid. The food is awesome. But closing at 8pm is a huge disappointment. We had just got off a plane and come there and we were turned away. What a missed opportunity and lost revenue. We ended up at Barlino literally right next door. They had a live singer and it was happening. Come on Atwood Grill - you must know there's a competitor right next door! Get it together! read more

Please read the owners response to my constructive review of the bad meal we had to endure at this establishment. Extremely Unprofessional Meh Another great example of a local legend frequented by an older crowd of locals with taste bud issues. Your told how great a spot is and visit and find out in reality it's a 5 out of 10 for food. You then get mesmerized by a portion that could feed 3 people, but you here from locals what a great deal it is. So you pay 12 bucks for a big plate of mediocre food when you could spend 16 bucks at a better place on a smaller but much better flavored dish of food. Here's the details: Ordered a Blackened Chicken Alfredo dish and my wife ordered a steak sandwich. Her sandwich was a 5 out of 10, but where this really went wrong is my dish. Chicken Alfredo made with what ended up being completely unflavored vodka like sauce. There was nothing Alfredo about it. It was about a 3 out of 10 dish, just no seasoning. I know this place is a bit of an institution in the area and is always packed. I am still trying to figure out why, but I think I already know. Tip: They do have different food and drink deals each day and lunch specials as well. Not sure if we'll be back but if we do we'll definitely try a special and hopefully it turns out well. Thanks read more

Large delicious Italian portions. Friendly place. Very reasonable prices. Love their Italian wedding soup and the homemade dressing for their Ceasar salad. My husband had the gnocchi. They were delicious and he had enough to take home for two more meals. read more

The outside doesn't look appealing. I decided to check the area out after my appointment. I always past by this place. Today was the day to see if this place was a place to visit or check out. You see a lot of cars so you tell that it's a local joint. I walked and guess what. It was a local joint where everyone knew each other. A lot of an older crowd. The hostess was very informative and nice. I took a seat at the bar. They do have partition that extends past the bar table. VERY PLEASED. I ordered the "Chef Francaise Special. Swordfish, grilled asparagus over a bed of mashed potatoes with a lemon and caper sauce. It was good. Overall, it was not bad as I expected. I would come back. read more

Atwood Grill - Chef Francaise Special. Swordfish, grilled asparagus on a bed of mash and lemon caper sauce - Italian Near Me - Johnston, Rhode Island

This was the first time I had been here in many years. The food is still phenomenal! I enjoyed a large portion of Chicken Gorgonzola, which was extremely tasty, indeed. Our waitress was absolutely lovely, and the entire experience was fantastic. I can't wait to return!!!! read more

Out with a group of friends and had to endure FOX news on every TV screen in the place. Totally tacky. Never go here again. read more

I see WHY this place is ALWAYS packed! The food is delicious and the lunch menu is reasonably priced. If you haven't dined here, it's a must. I've been a few times over the years and it's always been delicious. Masks are not required. No outside seating. Well staffed (and they are friendly). read more

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I have driven past this restaurant and it's always packed! I had a visit with a friend tonight, and it was a great choice for a Monday night dinner. They made an exceptional Manhattan and our food was delicious. I highly recommend this place! read more

As soon as you walk into this restaurant you get a whiff of bathroom odors in the waiting area and in the bathroom hallway. It smelled like a mens urinal. Not ok!!!! Tonight the odor was so strong it was unbearable to use the restroom. Definitely has a plumbing issue or an overflow into the restaurant. The food was great!!! Please fix this problem. Been dining here for over 20 years and never had a complaint. This issue is horrendous for all of our 8 guests who joined us that never ate here. I had to apologize repeatedly. I was in for dinner with my elementary school classmates reunion dinner 2 weeks ago and the issue was the same that night, horrible odor at the front entrance, waiting area and bathroom area. read more

We are regulars at Atwood Grille . We love it there! Today, as we sat at the end of the bar and we saw it all. Every single person there works their butts off. From the kitchen to the waitstaff and of course the best bartender in RI Gina. And Natalie is an amazing manager! Kudos to the entire staff! We appreciate you all! read more

Everyone has been telling me to try this little hidden gem but Everytime we tried to go, there was a substantial wait. NOW I KNOW WHY. The food was amazing and the portions were ridiculous. I could only finish half my meal of Lasagna and was stuffed. Just the right ratio of meat to Ricotta cheese and tomato gravy to make it extra enjoyable. My wife had the blackened Chicken Alfredo and she wholeheartedly enjoyed it. I would recommend everyone try them at least once but I guarantee you will go back again and again. I know I will. read more

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Service was good, along with the food. Prices are fair with good specials. Atmosphere was a bit more rambunctious with dishes slamming and loud debates. Overall 3.8/5 read more

Atwood Grill - Surf & Turf + Buffalo Chicken Mac & Cheese - Italian Near Me - Johnston, Rhode Island

No matter what you get at the Atwood Grill the food is always delicious and portions are generous! Service is good and the ambiance if fine. The prices are unbelievably low! read more

We held a funeral luncheon here today. The management and staff went above and beyond. The food was excellent and reasonably priced. Thank you Atwood Grill. read more

This place was definitely filled with some regulars at the bar. It had a nice atmosphere, the waitress was nice. We got the bruschetta and it was the best I've had. I got chicken parmigiana & it was alright. My boyfriend got the chicken saltimbocca and he enjoyed it. I'd go back for the bruschetta that's for sure. read more

You can't go wrong with this place!! Prices are so affordable and the food is great! You can ask to my 5 year old who is super picky but he loves this place. Specials are always good, nice selection of beers on tap super friendly staff. Tuesday's you buy a mega margarita or 24oz beer and you get an small appetizer. We usually go on Tuesdays and it's out the door so if you have a party of six or more make sure you call to reserve a table read more

service pleasant but not attentive food: red sauce bland tasteless, soupy french onion soup sweetened and tasted like it was out of a can bread was stale read more

Try taking a Cranston or Johnston cat out for lunch on a Tuesday... let's try sushi - No? Ahhhh....Indian Food - No? Ahhh Mexican - Nope? How about Italian? The answer will be yes 9/10 times. People in this area have lots of Italian roots. This also means lots and lots of great Italian options in the area. Atwood Grill is a great lunch option - their menu is HUGE. It's almost overwhelming, but at least you have many options if you are picky. They have specials, pitchers of Sangria, great beers on tap. No complaints! Last time I had the Blackened Chicken Alfredo. The serving was awesomely large - it has that home cooking kind of feel to it. I was able to get three meals out of one serving. The chicken was juicy, perfectly seasoned and with a tiny bit of a kick. It was SO good. I need to learn how to make it because I can see it be awesome on a salad or on pretty much anything....The sauce was also good. It's pink not white Alfredo sauce. It is not something I would normally expect. The waitress warned me that it is made with white and red sauce and that they also have the white sauce, but recommended the pink. I trusted the suggestion and rolled the dice. I wish the sauce was a bit more seasoned but with a bit of salt, pepper it was fine. At home I did add a bit of garlic to it. Either way, it was good. It has a very "local eatery" feel to it, and attracts the older crowd for the most part. I am willing to come back and try it again for sure. The service was quick, drinks cold and food was good. My only suggestion is that the place needs a bit on a face-lift - just needs to be refreshed. It looks outdated. Definitely new booths, tables and chairs. It's a bit dark and gloomy with plastic covers on tables. It's clean, so no complaints there - just a fresher, more comfortable seating. read more

Atwood Grill - Italian Near Me - Johnston, Rhode Island

We have gone there for years and this place can be totally relied on: The Food is always excellent, great service & prices!