Service is slow because they are understaffed. Poor guy had to run the register and make bowls. Had…read morethe crispy rice bowl and it was so healthy, fresh and flavorful. Hit all the right spots. The serving size is decent for the cost but it is kinda on the expensive side I'd say. Cost $14.00. Can't wait to try the miso glazed salmon next. Ingredients are of quality and stocked well, healthy and I like that they list the calorie count next to each menu item. Wish there was more details as a first timer here how they'd charge if you customize your bowl. All It said was starting at $10.00. Location is great as there's parking and it's in the shopping center with access to shops, desserts, etc.

Sweet green is located inside garden city in cranston, I'm not usually a salad or bowl guy but my…read moregf really enjoys it there so I decided to try it. They had many options to choose from to customize a salad, bowl or pick one on of the options from their menu. Aside from being pricey I thought my meal tasted fresh and high quality. They state that they source their food locally which is nice! The food alone had me sold on going back but unfortunately the service was very slow (long line and only 1 counter employee) and they were running out of certain items on the line during dinner time. The inside of sweet green felt clean and they have to-go bags hanging up for you if needed along with several tables go dine in. Overall, will go back to get a quick healthy meal option!

Stopped in to get a build your own bowl for $10...Chicken, rice, and sauce. The spicy sauce is…read morefantastic and the chicken is grilled perfectly, moist and full of flavor from the spices. The owner is really cool and the restaurant is always clean. Great option in the Cowesett area of West Warwick.

Okay food and the portions are generous for the amount you pay. The flavor could use some…read moreimprovement though. I bought a half chicken & half lamb/beef bowl for $12. Then for $.75 extra, I added hot cherry pepper relish. The meats were decently tender, and not chewy, but they all lacked flavor. More grilling or marinade could've been used. My dish was saved by their spicy mayo and their delicious relish. I am also taking away one star because of the ridiculousness of charging $.75 for every topping. Charging an extra $.75 each for lettuce, tomato, olives, cucumbers, pickles, etc. Really? That's absurd.

West Warwick was built by people who went to work…read more Before it was even a town, it was a collection of mill villages along the Pawtuxet River. Textile mills went up, jobs followed, and neighborhoods grew around them. Those mills don't define West Warwick anymore, but they left something behind. This is still a blue-collar, remarkably parochial town. People grow up here and stay here. They buy the house down the street from their parents. Sometimes the one next door. Sometimes they never leave the house they grew up in. That shapes who and what survives here. West Warwick has never needed the newest restaurant concept or trendy ingredient everybody suddenly discovered six months ago. They don't need tweezers to arrange their lunch or a paragraph on the menu explaining where everything on the plate was "sourced" from. Nobody here needs their lunch explained to them. Keep it simple. Make it good. Make it right. Give people their money's worth. They'll decide if you're worth coming back to. Bill's Place West Warwick has been getting that answer right since 1974. Bill and Kiki Melanis migrated from Greece in the 1970s. They worked with family members in the pizza business before opening a place of their own. Seven tables. Fifteen stools. A small menu of pizza and grinders. That's how Bill's Place started. Fifty-two years later, I ce for lunch and ordered two things that would have made perfect sense on that original menu. A meatball grinder and a 10-inch pepperoni pizza. The grinder came cut in half on a plain plate. The meatballs are a house family recipe, sliced rather than left whole, tender and juicy, covered with sauce and melted mozzarella. When I pulled the halves apart, the cheese followed. No garnish. No little metal basket. No attempt to make a meatball grinder anything other than what it was supposed to be. It was just really good. Then the pizza arrived. Bill's offers three sizes, a 10-inch, a 16-inch large and an 18-by-12 square. I went with the little guy. Ten inches. Pepperoni. The top looked right immediately. Cheese browned across the surface. Pepperoni curled into little cups, crisp around the rims, each one holding its own little pool of oil. Pepperoni as God intended. Then I turned over the first slice. That bottom. Dark brown and gold from edge to edge. Blistered. Crisp. Oil and pan heat had put an almost fried surface across the entire thing. That's where you could see the care. Greek pizza looks simple. Dough goes into an oiled pan, sauce and cheese go on top, and the whole thing goes into the oven. Cook it wrong and you know immediately. This was cooked right. The bottom crunched. The edge crunched. Inside, the dough stayed light and soft. The sauce had enough flavor to stay present beneath the cheese. And the pepperoni contributed exactly what those little cups promised. A little crunch and a little heat. And grease. Good grease. The kind that ends up on your fingertips and requires a napkin, not an apology. While I ate, I kept noticing the interactions. The servers were young. Teenagers, maybe very early twenties. But when they stopped at the tables, the conversations weren't young. They knew the orders. They knew the families. They knew enough about what had happened since the last visit to know what to ask about this time. That's different from good service. That's familiarity. That's belonging. And in West Warwick, that carries a ton of weight. Fifty-two years of people coming through the door. Parents bringing kids. Kids growing up, becoming regulars, then bringing kids of their own. Maybe that's the best measure of a great neighborhood restaurant. Not how long the doors have been open. How many generations have contunued walking through them.

Portuguese kale soup and the red chowder are some of the best around. $4.99 a bowl and $10 a quart.read more

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.

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.

Driving to Newport from the airport, we were looking for a quick dinner spot. We walked into live…read moremusic and a busy little Afro-Caribbean food hideaway. The ribs, jerk wings and jerk chicken were all fresh and fantastic. The loaded tostones also were nice. Great service with a smile!

Let's go Latin! The queer o meter is a solid 10. Yay!…read more I do love to try new places and this has been on the list for some time. We finally hit it on Friday night and it was a home run. The staff is super nice and attentive. It's an open layout and from what I could see, a well stocked bar. We got the jerk chicken w/honey wings to start which were SO GOOD! They aren't breaded or fried, which I like. Flavorful, hot and tender. I highly recommend them. I got the oxtail with rice and pinto beans. The portion was average but the flavors were spot on. Nice sauce and tender braised meats. My friend let me try her jambalaya, it wasn't like any I've had before, that's not saying it wasn't tasty it was just.... Lighter?! For lack of a better word. For having chorizo in it, I was surprised that it wasn't a heavier rice dish. It was something I would order because of that factor, however. It had nice subtle seasonings that highlighted the proteins in the dish. Very good imo. We got the churros for dessert and do me they fell short. They were dense and I overly "sugared". We weren't rushed and got to enjoy our visit and food at our own pace. I'll definitely be back to try other dishes. They had a full smoked BBQ menu in addition to the main menu, which intrigued me. Drop in and give it a try. It's not cheap but I feel worth the money and the portions, as I said, as average sized. I feel if they upped the cost $1 or $2 and beefed up the portions they may get a bigger crowd for that area. All in all def try it out. Cheers!

The Brook boasts an incredible outdoor space and beautiful bar area with plenty of seating outdoors…read moreand indoors. The one page menu features everything from flat breads, shared plates/appetizers to sliders and main dishes featuring everything from fish tacos to steak. Our friendly server,Jacob made us feel right at home. He suggested the Pontiac Berry Spritz, and it did not disappoint! His professional yet personable presence made our evening at The Brook enjoyable. He showed us the beautiful outdoor space which we didn't know about, and we immediately envisioned ourselves there hanging with friends on the beautiful patio. Thank you Jacob for an amazing experience!

I had a wonderful breakfast experience with great dining options. I opted for the yogurt and…read moregranola parfait, paired with amazing coffee. The spacious dining area and outdoor deck by the brook added to the ambiance. Service was outstanding both days, with Mishi on Wednesday and Asia on Thursday, who were both kind and professional, providing personalized attention despite the restaurant being busy.

Well besides bringing the wrong meal to our table which led to a gluten free person being served…read moregluten it was great!

I attended a Baby Shower there over the weekend. The place is adorable. Food, service, and the…read moreambience was absolutely amazing. It has quite the history with ILeen being the owner and controls all aspect of the operation..

Loved our waitress Stephanie. She was very good and…read morefriendly. The food was great. Will definitely come back !

really wanted to give this place a fair shot, but after three separate visits, I'm officially done…read more * The Food: The biggest letdown was the Tacos Al Pastor. Al pastor should be juicy and tender, but here the meat was incredibly dried out and lacked any depth of flavor. To make matters worse, the tacos were served cold every single time. For a place named after their tacos, this is a major failure. * The Atmosphere: The noise level is completely out of control. It isn't just "busy"--it's so loud that it's actually uncomfortable to sit through a meal. * The Service: The service matches the food quality: poor and inattentive. After three chances, it's clear these aren't just "off nights"; it's the standard. I won't be back. There are plenty of other spots where you can get hot, fresh tacos in a much better environment. Since you've had a rough run with the local taco scene lately, are you looking for a different style of food for your next night out, or do you want a recommendation for a more reliable spot nearby? Like Taco Bell

Where has CAVA been all my life? I know it's been opened at this location for a while now but…read morewhyyyy haven't I gone until today? My son and I went for lunch today and are already talking about what our next bowl will be when we go back! It was so fresh and felt completely guilt-free. Super satisfying and you can be as creative with your meal as you want or choose one of their standard recipes. I had a diet Mexican cola which was sooo tasty and my son had a cucumber mint lemonade which was absolutely delicious. My bowl looks messy but I tell you what - it was the bomb. Servers and staff were very helpful and that was appreciated since it was our first time there and it was around 12:30. See you soon!

Wow. Absolutely terrible experience. I ordered a falafel crunch bowl, and was mildly irritated that…read morethe pita chips were missing from the top. But no big deal, right? Joke was on me though, the "crunch" ended up being a LOT of raw lentils throughout the bowl that were so hard I am surprised I didn't chip a tooth. They rendered the entire bowl inedible. Service was also subpar - they ran out of the lamb meatballs my husband ordered and acted like it was his fault. I avoid writing bad reviews because I feel like everyone has a bad day from time to time and shouldn't be penalized...but this was such a bad experience. Oof. Enter at your own risk.