Went there last Saturday and got there a few minutes after 11:30! Service was superb! We liked the Rhode Island Calamari, but that's about it. We ordered 3 other dishes (clam chowder, pork chop and paella), and to be honest they were ok. But wanna highlight the paella as we think I got food poisoning from it!!! Threw up twice and kinda messed up the rest of our day. Travelled 3 hours to explore RI, but sadly felt sick! Hope proper food handling procedures are being observed in the restaurant. I don't want to eat paella ever again. read more

My husband and I an amazing experience! Our server, Mia, was extremely knowledgeable of the menu, gave recommendations, sweet and kind. The rest of the staff was so incredibly kind as well. The food was AMAZING-fresh, wonderful flavors and presentation all on point. The restaurant was beautiful with nice views of the river. We will definitely be back if in Providence again. read more

The service was good, the oysters were good, but the tempura maitake was a big disappointment. It was extremely salty, to the point were one bite was almost unbearable. A spoonful of sodium. Everything besides that was okay, but hopefully they re-think that dish. read more

Excellent experience. Service was great. Ambiance was beautiful. We had a window seat over looking the canal. Lobster dinner for two was delicious. I had the baked alaskan dessert. It was simply THE most delicious thing I have ever had in my life. Plus as an added bonus by husband who is celiac was able to try it because theirs was gluten free. read more

One of the more consistent restaurants around, Hemenways has some really delicious food and drink. Over the years, I've been pleased with every return visit here, whether receiving very good service or outstanding seafood -I've never been let down. The location and vibe is also fantastic read more

In town visiting and was really looking forward to trying the seafood here. The mussels lacked flavour and the raw oysters were decent. The service left much to be desired. Rude waiter with an attitude, no bread after asking for bread, no water refills. The focaccia and Caesar salad was good. Would maybe suggest lunch if you go here. The two stars are for the manager who was very friendly, receptive of feedback, and took off the mussels. The high top tables are close together, so I definitely suggest reserving a booth in advance. I was sat beside a table of loud drunken people discussing their intimate lives and breaking glasses which is not the fault of the restaurant (minus the closeness of the tables) but was disturbing. Was disappointed in the overall experience, but I could seem them improving due to positive attitude of management. read more

I haven't been to Hemenway's since I lived in RI (full time) decades ago, so I was looking forward to an opportunity to be in Providence to try it again. It didn't disappoint. We had a fabulous meal - salad, salmon, tuna and wine. All was nicely cooked and the presentation was beautiful. The service was friendly and relaxed. If I have a complaint, it was that the service was almost too relaxed. We were not in a rush. I left two hours for our dinner before the concert we were attending. It was a good thing that I wasn't in the mood for desert because there certainly wasn't time. We got the check at the two hour mark. (About 3/4 of the delay was getting the dinner. We didn't mind the relaxed pace.) We look forward to going again when we are in the area. read more

Hemenway's Restaurant - Yellowfin Tuna - Seafood Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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If your in providence and love shellfish then do eat at Hemenways. The oysters are always super fresh as well as the lobster. We always get the seafood tower loaded with clams, oysters and lobster. Crab can be added as well which is also delicious. Good service and a nice vibe make this a annual destination when we are in town. read more

Came to dinner on a Friday with a reservation. We sat by the window overlooking the river. The food was delicious. We ordered crab cakes and oysters Rockefeller to start. Seated tuna was amazing. We wished our server had mentioned that the swordfish was plated with a very spicy sauce making it hard to enjoy, but it was well cooked. The dessert paired with the coconut espresso martini were a great end to the evening. We will definitely be back read more

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Atmosphere is nice. Service was mediocre. I have been here a few times before and the food was decently good! We came for a birthday recently and the food was really bad. Definitely do not get the Paella. It was the worse I have ever had by far!! My guest were not impressed by their food but was much better than the Paella. read more

Overall - Great food, great service, would definitely come back. True 4.5 rating Food - For drinks we had the Every Little Breeze and the Chai Collins, but with vodka instead of gin, both were good. The food the family ordered was really good, I recommend and would order again. For appetizers we had the fried Calamari (very flavorful with tomatoes and peppers, delicious) andRI clam chowder (clam chowder is in clear broth base, tasty). For entrees we had the Chicken Caesar with grilled chicken (great Caesar dressing makes this a winner), Squash & Burrata with Salmon (nice portioned salad with diced squah, candied pecans, topped with a warm burrata cheese, delicious), Warm lobster roll (warm roasted bun hugs all of the lobster meat perfectly, repeat order worthy). Service - Our waiter was Jacob, he was ready with great recommendations and took care of us, the food came out faster than expected. Location - On South Main street by the river front just down the hill from Brown U. and down the street from RISD. There is a parking lot next door and walkable from campus. Ambiance - nice wood interior restaurant with a view of the river and a nautical theme. read more

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Meh, had a 6:30 reservation. Got sat at 7pm. Service was super slow. Waited for food and wine for almost 30 minutes after we ordered. Restaurant was packed with what looked like locals. So good for them. Asked to get up and move to bar for our dessert as a larger table was sat. Glad I came but would never come back. read more

I found Hemenway's to be a great lunch spot. The dog friendly patio and central location make it easy for any diner. I had the clam chowder which was great, and the oysters of the day were yummy. My only slight disappointment item was the crab cake appetizer, which I chose as my main dish. I found the actual crab cake to be a little dry, but the sauce to be too rich and too much for the crab cake. It overpowered the flavor of the crab cake. Either way, they have great lunch specials and a decent menu. Probably would go back! read more

Disappointing. Selected this restaurant in advance and planned to get a wedge salad and the Yellowfin Tuna. The $14 salad was excellent, but the $36 piece of Tuna was disappointing and not worth the price. It was served on a small bed of crunchy sushi rice with sides of pickle slices, pickled radish slices and pickled red cabbage shreds. Also 1/3 an avocado (not sliced as described). The rice contained either a Piece of Plastic or a Fish Scale, which kind of grossed me out. I let the waitress know, but they did not do anything, not even an apology. They also did not provide me with any Poke sauce, as described on the menu. Wish I would have spent my money elsewhere. read more

Hemenway's Restaurant - Found in Rice. Did not want to eat this! - Seafood Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Impeccable!! I Highly recommend!! I can't wait to go back. Their pork chop meal is as fantastic!!! I went with my cousins. I wish I lived closer to Providence! read more

Hemenway's Restaurant - Cousins get together at Hemenway's! - Seafood Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Was there for lunch on July 11, we were staying at The Beatrice, went for a walk, and decided to have lunch at this place. Disappointed and I'm being nice. The Sourpuss, Zero Personality Hostess was a heck of a way to kick it off. No one told her she is working in the hospitality business I guess. The sound system, Circa 1977, was annoying, I thought it was someone playing music out of their phone most of the time I was there. A Seafood restaurant that does not have cocktail forks, I did not know how much I liked having that small fork until I did not have one. My wife got something that consisted of 100 shells and it did not come with an empty bowl for said shells. After telling the waiter 3 times my salmon had to be cooked RARE, he was pretty convincing that I would get it rare, so I ordered it. It did not come out med rare, medium, or medium well, it came out Well Done!!!! The Manager was laughable, All I saw her do was do the "Managers Walk" around the restaurant every 11 minutes, like a Zombie. NEVER touched anything, Never did anything, Never Spoke with any of her staff, and certainly never did a table call. Nothing we had was notable, it wasn't terrible, just wasn't very good, let alone great. No, we did not go back during our stay. Too bad I love seafood restaurants. read more

Not happy about doing this review. We are regular customers of Hemenways. One of our favorite places. Went last night, they re-opened about a week ago. It was very busy so willing to give them the benefit of the doubt. Seafood casserole was burnt on top. Two of us had Swordfish which was served warm at best. Seemed to take forever for our food to arrive. Disappointed but we will be back, hoping things get back to normal. read more

Recommended this spot and it did not disappoint. Came in for lunch and lots of variety on the menu. Pretty busy for a Wednesday afternoon, but found a bar spot. Had to try a lobster roll Rhode Island style and it was good, still don't think it compares to Maine or Mass, but good. Lots of chunks and tasted fresh. Came in a buttered up half hot dog roll thingy that they are normally served in. I opted for the zucchini chips, which were tasty. I first started with a bowl of the lobster bisque, which came at the recommendation from the bartender. It was excellent, big chunks and lots of flavor. I'd go with that again. The service was great, food came timely and bartender checked on me frequently. Add it to your list in Providence. Parking is a bit tricky, they have a lot right next door, but it was full. Down the street is a public parking lot, if you are driving. Lunch will cost you around $50, if you order this. read more

Hemenway's Restaurant - Lobster Salad Roll Sandwich - Seafood Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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I came here for Restaurant Week and had such a good experience! I was taking a road trip through New England and I think this was one of the more memorable meals I had. Their clam chowder is so yummy, the seafood is fresh, and everyone who works here was super friendly. My server (I wish I remember her name) was so attentive and helpful in giving me recommendations for places to visit in Rhode Island. I really appreciated everyone's hospitality. read more

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We loved everything about this place on our first visit: the setting, the interior, the experienced service, and, of course, the food. Four of us each had fish dishes that were flawless. I had a pan-blackened swordfish that was the best I've ever eaten: moist, tender, flavorful, seared to perfection. The drinks were superb. Our waiter was attentive without being in our face or stuffy. And the restaurant was very aware and accommodating about food allergies. If you have never been to Hemenway's it is highly recommended. Definitely worth the drive down from Boston for an evening in downtown Providence. read more

Great service and delicious food - Highly recommend Hemenway's It's a fantastic place to enjoy a meal with family and/or friend. read more

Recently visited Hemenway's for an anniversary dinner. We were not expecting this, but were pleasantly surprised to see that when we were brought to our table there were rose petals scattered on the table. A very nice touch! We had the swordfish entree and the tuna entree... both were fabulous. Prices are what you'd expect for a high end restaurant in Providence so it was nothing out of the ordinary. The interior is upscale but still very comfortable. We sat in the back room which had views of the river and almost felt like you were on a boat. Our waitress was very attentive and often checked on us without being overbearing. At the end of the meal we ordered a dessert to share and our waitress let us know it was comped because of our anniversary. Again, a very nice touch and so appreciated. We will be back! read more

Hemenway's Restaurant - Swordfish - Seafood Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

We were on the way home from Boston and stopped in Providence for a quick visit and a snack. We did not have a reservation for lunch but actually got seated right away. There was miscommunication about who was our server so we didn't see anyone for a little while, until I asked one of the other servers if we could have water to start with and who our server was. Our server once found out, was attentive to us right away. She apologized and took our orders. Food was amazing. - Not seen on pics, is the Bacon wrapped scallops, which is one of the best I've ever had. Sweet, tangy, fresh scallops... Highly recommend as the appetizer. It is also included in the assorted seafood platter - RI style calamari, had arugula & lemon caper aioli in it, honestly, it was crunchy, refreshing, slightly spicy and creamy... so good -It was our first time trying the Rhode Island style clam chowder. Interesting combination with bacon, and quite flavorful. Although I still prefer the New England or Manhattan style. -The fresh oysters, of course were really great. Great ambiance as well. Everyone is very friendly. You also get a very good view of the river at the restaurant. Great shoutout to our server (sorry we forgot her name). We find out later that she comped the oysters for us, and also gave us the black Forrest chocolate torte to go home with, for the misunderstanding earlier. We absolutely loved the dessert when we got home. We ended up giving her a big tip but we would've given her a great tip either way because she was so friendly and kind. In all, it was great food and an amazing short time in Providence. Hemenway's definitely added to our positive experience in the city. We would highly recommend Hemenway's to any one visiting and would come back if we are in town next time. read more

Hemenway's Restaurant - Local Oysters, Assorted Hot Seafood Platter, Rhode Island Clam Chowder Soup - Seafood Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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Food is usually good, take out service lacks in preparation. Have order many time and usually I am stuck waiting at the restaurant even if I arrive later then the pick up time stated. Not much of a renovation since they re opened. read more

The service was exceptional. We were seated outside when a flash rainstorm came. They handled the situation so calmly and were so accommodating to us, seating us inside. The meal was delicious. Thanks for making it a lovely evening. read more

We had a wonderful dinner at Hemenway's. The food was fantastic, but the service was even better. Thanks to the entire staff. Special thanks to Nike our server who couldn't have done a better job. He was superb! Looking forward to bringing our friends. read more

Hemenway's Restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

I love Hemenway's Restaurant and usually try to go when visiting Providence. It's an upscale seafood restaurant, with great ambiance and service that is perfect for a celebration, fancy business dinner, or nice lunch/dinner out. Good place for lobster, they have a baked stuffed lobster that is amazing, or you can't go wrong with a lobster roll! read more

Returned here after an absence of two years and glad to have done so. The three of us sat by the window overlooking the water - rather nice. We shared raw and fried oysters to start. Main courses included a whole baked and the special fish. All tasty. And shared a chocolate mousse. Various wines were ordered by the glass and a great martini. It was worth the $ 230 bill (without the tip). Our server, Sara Beth, was excellent. We will be back. read more

I came here with my SO during the day on Saturday. We already had lunch, so we were looking to have a drink before we explored the city. Our waiter was Jacob. When we ordered two drinks, he said there's a law in providence where we have to order food when we are sitting outside. Fair enough - we ordered oysters. But after our order, I noticed Jacob treat us with disrespect. He not only threw down our food and drinks, he ignored us for some time. I've spoken to other restaurants since - there is NO law that states you need to order food when sitting outside. If he wanted us to order food, I wish he was honest. It wasn't like outdoor tables were full and we were keeping lunch customers from eating. I came to providence for a nice restaurant scene but Jacob is a perfect example of how one person's selfishness can ruin the reputation of the restaurant, and a perspective of the city. read more

We had dinner there on the first night they reopened after remodeling. We had a lovely table facing the river which gave a nice view of part of the city. Our server was friendly and professional. She knew the menu very well. We ordered chowder, salad and fish. All were well prepared and flavorful. The martini was very good and reasonably priced. Over all this was a very good dining experience and we will be happy to go back. read more

Wow, my last lunch at Hemenway's was outstanding. I got to sit outside on the patio (it was in the high 70s), perfect weather. My waitress was nice, smiley and very efficient. I got the citrus glazed salmon from the Power Lunch list and it was just wonderful. The fish flaked off the fork with such tenderness, it was amazing... The marinade was right on point and the level of doneness was also perfect. I also had the NE Clam chowder and it was one of the best I've had. I could taste the little clams with every spoonful and the broth was rightly seasoned. At the end of my meal, I got a large chocolate chip cookie and a coffee milk for my walk back home. Perfect !!!!!! read more

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This restaurant is noted for its seafood and it did not disappoint. We decided to share an order of Point Judith calamari, fried squid with hot cherry peppers, that would have put a smile on James Beard's face as it did ours. For an entree herself chose the night's special of fresh swordfish accompanied by grilled ratatouille vegetables and a lemon garlic anchovy sauce. Himself opted for Georges Bank scallops with spring garlic-onion puree, peas, asparagus, baby carrots, and roasted marble potatoes. Hers proved to be amazing while mine came up a fraction short of perfection due to the scallops being slightly overcooked. Service matched the ambiance and quality of the food. read more

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This place was a very nice restaurant. You definitely should wear attire that isn't too casual. The baked oysters were really good. We went for restaurant week but ordered them a la carte. My fiancé had the stuffed shrimp and it was good. I had the paella and it was good. I wasn't a fan of the swordfish in it. The servings could be bigger but they are a restaurant in the city area, so it's expected that we don't get the usual servings. Overall great service and the food was pretty good. read more

The perfect place for a first date!! Here's why.... PROS - First of all, Hemenway's is one of the ONLY places in the city to be open on a Monday, and for lunch! This truly is a big deal considering a lot of the other nice restaurants start opening around 5pm. - Food is stunning! I mean, just have a look at the special I ordered (prosciutto-wrapped scallops). A work of art. As someone who considers herself easily impressed but hard to please, I was very much satisfied with the looks and taste here. - Service is warm and friendly....I believe Mason served us....such an attentive and charming person. - Ambiance is cozy, clean and classy...need I say more? -Prices? Lol I didn't pay CONS - Hmmm, perhaps a con would be me not being able to return? As I plan on coming here regularly, I highly doubt that'll be the case :) - Oh right, and parking might get a little tricky....but the restaurant does validate tickets, which is excellent read more

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Best seafood restaurant and atmosphere. Top class Service .food is on point , fresh seafood .- must try . Staff were so courteous . read more

Hemenway's Restaurant - Paella - Seafood Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Wonderful setting in downtown Providence with outdoor patio available. Valet parking next door, free if you remember to get your parking ticket stamped! Large seating area with floor to ceiling glass windows exposing the city buildings and sights. Menu was very adequate with wonderful options of fish, seafood fresh oysters and meat for you carnivores. Don't decide until you hear the specials. I had a sampling of oysters and the paella from the menu. Delicious and mildly spiced from the Portuguese sausage bits mixed into the dish. Just right with various shellfish shrimp and fish chunks. Never got to dessert so can't comment on that prices were fair, service was excellent and vibe was great. Highly recommend. Z read more

Great location ..assorted seafplatter was delicious! So was the grilled swordfsih..good ambience and great service read more

Hemenway's Restaurant - Assorted sea food platter and frilled swordfish - Seafood Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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Very friendly people. They showed my 6 year old a 5 pound lobster and gave us a little history lesson about lobsters age. And the food was delicious and my wife and 3 girls lived there food. Very nice place for couples and the whole family. And my wife said she would like to marry the chef. Only bc the food was very delicious. read more

Hemenway's Restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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Beautiful restaurant! We came back because we loved the Rhode Island chowder. The lobster was beautiful. read more

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Had a great meal with exceptional service following the Providence Marathon. Great location. read more