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.

Cute spot! Stopped in with a friend after work on a Thursday. We got in quickly without a…read morereservation but I can see what people are saying that if you are going on a weekend during peak hours that you should make a reservation as it isn't a huge restaurant! Our waitress was very nice and patient with us while we took awhile to order. I got the grilled chicken sandwich and my friend got the ceasar wrap. The fries were great, sandwiches were also really good! Would like to come back and get one of their main dishes as they all sounded pretty good. We got the bread pudding for dessert (sorry forgot the photo) but that was really good!! Would get again.

This place is absolutely great!…read more It's now been 10 years since our daughter's wedding and reception, held in the lovely pavilion and beautiful landscaping here. What a spectacular day! We could not have pulled it off without the great service and superb advice the owners provided us along the way. Thank you, again!

The Tree House Tavern & Bistro on Centerville Road is such a fantastic local gem! Its charm--that…read morewhimsical, old farmhouse layout with all the winding, rambling rooms and cozy nooks makes it feel completely detached from the usual busy corridor right off Route 2. Between the cozy tavern space, the great craft drink menu, and that distinct "hidden retreat" vibe, it really turns a standard dinner into an experience. It's the kind of place where you can easily get lost in conversation while exploring a great menu. The service was great and the staff are very attentive. there's plenty of parking but the lot gets full by early evening as the restaurant is popular.

Rating: 4.0 Came to…read moretry the place for easter brunch. It's an American restaurant and bars in East Greenwich. They do have parking available which is nice since there area mostly only have street parking. Inside is pretty large and they have lots of tables and counter. It was not too busy so we were sat down right away. They did have some easter specials but i ended up getting Fried chicken sandwich and deviled eggs. Deviled egg came out quickly. It was ok looked kind of sad as seen on the picture. Rest of the food took a while for it to come out which was weird because it wasn't that busy. Maybe short staffed. Finally the food arrived. Fried chicken sandwich was honestly not that great. Looked like it was fried too long, darkened. The cut did not have a lot of meat and it was very dry. The sauce and brioche bun helped it to balance it a bit. Fries were good. Overall the food was ok at best. We decided to try their dessert. We got the easter special egg cheese cake and carrot cake. The desert was excellent. Egg cheese cake had egg and nest looking chocolate frosting which made it look in theme for easter. It had nice creamy cheese flavor with chocolate frosting and good crust at the bottom. Carrot cake was moist and delicious. Service was ok. We had a new server that seemed like was not fully trained yet with knowledge about their menu. Wait was long for the main meal. I can see that she was trying though. Overall the place was ok. Food quality seemed to be inconsistent with the menus. If anything i would come back for the desert if they have the cheese cake around again.

Made it to trivia night~ surprising but an enjoyable suprise. Of course we joined for the second…read moreportion. Had some shared nachos, wings and Brussels sprouts. It was all delicious~ I enjoyed the nachos and the Brussels were sweet and savory~ the wings were perfectly crispy~ honestly it was well priced and we all left full! I would definitely come here since it was so good! The service was very attentive, asking about our tables good intolerance, and conditions. He did come by 4 times to confirm our order because a friend had a food medical condition and that was helpful~ great and loud vibe~

This is your typical soulless, corporate chain restaurant that could be in any town in the United…read moreStates. Having said that, suburban Americans are a funny bunch ... and it is also wildly popular. We went here with kids and I'd say on a Saturday night, 80% of the people here had kids. The music is played very loud ... so if your kids are misbehaving, it's not a huge deal. The music pretty much makes conversation tough but acts as a buffer for screaming children (or adults). The first thing is that the reservations system is absolutely a complete and utter shit show. They do this thing called 'call ahead' where you call the restaurant or go online and hold a spot. It's a turd of a system because it doesn't seem to work. We came in and waited almost 30 minutes and saw several others who checked in and came 10 minutes after get a table. When we asked the host, they said it was because they had 2 people in their group and we had 3 people. Yet they were all seated in the same section we eventually were at the exact same table size. Beyond that, when you walk into the restaurant there is a giant revolving door, which gives about 5 feet of clearance to the hostess stand. There were no less than 20 people waited in an area the size of a hotel elevator. And each time someone came in, there was basically nowhere to move and the door sometimes hit the people gathered in the small area to wait. I cannot imagine a planet on which this would not be some kind of fire code issue. Beyond the utter chaos and frustration of the check-in system, we were finally seated after 20 - 30 minutes. The waitress was clearly overworked. Very capable but spread too thin and a bit frazzled but helpful when she appeared. We ordered: - Smash burger. This was actually very good. At $18, it should be. 1 mile away is a Shake Shack and I'd say that Shake Shack is a slightly better burger (at 1/2 the price) but the fries at B.J's were better. - California Chicken Club. The chicken breast was grilled nicely and actually had a grilled flavour, which was good. The bacon could have been a bit crispier. Tomatoes seemed fresh. Guacamole was not fresh, likely, but better than mayonnaise. I'd order this again. - The side Wedge was pretty blah. There were literally two small bacon bits on it. The dressing probably came from an industrial-sized bucket and contained no blue cheese chunks. It may as well be ranch. The lettuce was crisp and fresh. Probably not much better than French fries as a side. - Brown Ale was pretty terrible. It tasted of alcohol and was not smooth at all. I'd probably get a national brand, if this was a good example of their house made beer. Overall, I have to admit the food was better than 99% of chain restaurants (Applebees, Chilis, TGIFriday, etc.) It was true comfort food and if your expectations are low ... and you need a place to take the kids, this won't be terrible. It's somewhere between a Chucky Cheese and a Tavern on the Square. The prices were high ... but we felt that we got what we paid for.

I went by myself because I was craving the mac & cheese balls and was sad to find out that these…read moreare not freshly made. I bit into some kind of chunk of grizzle meat that was in edible that became lodged in between my teeth. Sitting at the bar, there was another lady who sat next to me who seemed to know all of the staff. For the next 45 minutes, I was forced to listen to all of their intimate gossip, including X-rated festivities that happened the weekend before. My Friday night cheat drink was warm and flat, the fried chicken had zero seasoning and the pizookie had so much sauce on it, it was inedible. This was the ATTLEBORO location.

I've been to Greg's a few times living very close by and the food has always been reliable. The…read moreinterior has warmed up some since my first couple of visits which I was happy to see. Service is always friendly too. The food is good, with a lot of options sure to please anyone in your party. It isn't gourmet but they get creative in their own right offering specials on top of the already extensive menu which includes plenty of Benedict's. My last visit I did feel pricing was a little high for a local breakfast spot, but it won't stop me from returning, especially since my omelette was large enough for me to have a leftover breakfast at home the next day. Overall I find Greg's to be a welcome addition to the neighborhood.

Rating: 4.3 We tried…read morethis place for brunch since it's a newer place that we haven't tried yet. It's a small breakfast diner in Cranston. It's in a small plaza and parkings are available. We were sat down immediately and were promptly taken orders. Inside is pretty typical of a diner and some seatings available. I ordered coffee and Portuguese benedict. The Portuguese benedict was pretty good. French toast like sweet Portuguese bread as a base with linguica and soft runny egg topped with hollandaise sauce. Slightly sweet and savory and definitely one of better eggs benedict I've had in RI. Home fries were crunchy and flavorful. Coffee was solid as well. Order came fairy quickly and service was good Overall the place is a solid breakfast place with good food and service. I like that this place isn't too crowded and wait time isn't crazy because a lot of other breakfast places are very busy and it's really not worth the wait. This place is a hidden gem and would come back again for breakfast. The locals seem to know the place as it seems like there are some regulars.

I had the opportunity to visit Tavern with a group of people. It was their Wednesday night, bingo…read moremusic night. The drinks were fairly priced. The food we ordered was fantastic, and the entertainment was entertaining and well attended. I will be coming back soon!

One of my favorite spots to visit with friends. The smash burger and sweet potatoe fries are…read moreAMAZING. Hint: ask for one of the chicken wing sauces (habanero) and dip the fries in that... perfect. I haven't eaten one thing I haven't enjoyed and the staff is always hella nice. Definitely going to continue going back. Love the atmosphere and vibe. Strongly recommend! PS got to chat with the owner too and super down to earth. You won't regret it.

I ordered 22 large square pizzas for our Corvette club meeting and they were delivered hot, on time…read moreand delicious . We will continue using Bills in the future.

Bill's is definitely a favorite for my family. They have really good pizza and it's a nice…read morerestaurant with TVs. They also have several gluten free options. During my last visit, I got a chicken sandwich made gluten free with green beans. It was pretty good. On the weekends, you may have to wait for a table because it gets pretty busy but the wait times aren't long and they have a whole bar you can go to.

I don't know what has taken me so long to get to Avvio. I'm a Cranston native and have been back…read moreliving in Cranston for over four years. For some reason, this restaurant just hasn't been on my radar. I was craving a good woodfired pizza and there aren't too many restaurants that make me a Neapolitan style pizza. While theirs is not officially Neapolitan, it's pretty damn close. I am a fan of Margherita pizza with prosciutto and heaping ton of basil. So that's what I ordered as well as some cocktails. I've now been three times in the past month, and I've gotten to try several different drinks on their menu, but I never deviate from the pizza. The pizza is a little on the small side, I would like it to be a little bit bigger, but it is absolutely delicious. It has hit the mark every single time. The sauce has excellent flavor, it's clear they use a simple recipe with San marzano tomatoes which is a staple for Neapolitan pizza . The prosciutto is good quality, as is the mozzarella. My mom had the chicken Parm and very much enjoyed it. The service here is truly excellent. I've had three different servers and each time they were incredibly attentive, consistently checking in and making sure my water was refilled. I drink a ton of water, and a lot of times at restaurants I have to try to flag someone down or even go to the bar to get a refill and that has never happened and I doubt will in my experience here. They have a decent wine list and a great cocktail list. This is one of the few restaurants that has lavender simple syrup, which is one of my favorite things ever because I am a huge fan of lavender gin cocktails. The two purple drinks pictured are a lavender gin cocktail that I always request and it was made wonderfully each time. I've also sampled the espresso martini with half Baileys and half Frangelico and it was one of the best espresso cocktails I've had. Finally, I tried the pretty in pink, which is on their current cocktail menu. The drink itself tasted fine, it has lavender in it, which is a favorite as well as gin, but the glass that it served in is more like a whiskey on the rocks glass. It would have been better in a coupe or martini glasses, which is what I would expect one given the name, for presentation purposes, but also functionality. It has Aperol foam on top, and due to the glass and the fact that there was ice in it, the foam kind of dripped down the glass and made it very sticky and unpleasant to drink. I ended up asking for a straw which helped a lot, but I would recommend to the bar to change this to a coupe glass because it would be more functional, and the ice is not needed. The drink itself had a nice taste, and I would order it again with some adjustments. The bathrooms have always been kept clean every time I've utilized them. When you walk in, there is first a bar area which has ample seating and high tops, and then the main dining room, which is minimally decorated but classy looking. The kitchen is an open concept so you can see into it while you eat. Avvio is going to be a monthly if not weekly stop for me. Highly recommend.

Stopped into Avvio for lunch and had a great experience. I ordered the burger and it was absolutely…read moredelicious--perfectly cooked and full of flavor. The fries were just as impressive, crispy and addictive in the best way. A special shoutout to Anya and Tom behind the bar--they were attentive, friendly, and provided excellent service throughout. Already looking forward to coming back again soon.

This is probably one of the only places I'd give a 10/10 Italian experience for. Every food item we…read morehad was delightful. The flavors were deep and portions good. The service was awesome. I can't speak highly enough of all of the dishes. The vibe is cozy and comfortable. Service was attentive, kinda, and helpful with answering questions. If you are looking for a spot to try, you will not be disappointed by coming here.

Chose to make a reservation here for our wedding anniversary dinner and it did not disappoint!! The…read morerestaurant is small so if you want to go on a weekend, definitely make a reservation, all of the tables/bar seats were full the entire time we dined. Our waitress, Rachel, was so sweet and attentive. Now for the best part- the food! We started with the focaccia & steak tartare- both were very good. The focaccia came with homemade butter that they change out the flavors of and it was so so yummy. Super crunchy on the outside and soft inside. Dinner we had to go with pastas, cacio e Pepe was fire, the sauce was to die for. Scraped the last of it up with the bread, very good idea. My husband chose the special pasta dish of the night and that was awesome too. House made desserts - tiramisu & a chocolate hazelnut tart. So so so good. We loved it! Would recommend & will be back!