Salmon is still Christine's fav with spinach (better than asparagus). Jason got stuffed shirmp which were fine. Not a fan of the paprika taters and the stuffing was a little dense by then end I wasn't eating it all. Crème brûlée was better than key lime but a little bitter. read more

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

Hemenways is our go to spot in Providence to celebrate something truly special! I added a note to our reservation that it was our anniversary and we were brought to a table adorned with rose petals and the staff and other guests were wishing us a happy anniversary! We started with the fresh local oysters which are a must! My husband enjoyed the whole fish served bones and all! No one does a whole fish like hemenways! Our server went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and celebrated! The room was stunning and the vibe was upscale but approachable! Hemenways guarantees a delicious meal with top notch service every time and we can't wait to celebrate there again! read more

Hemenway's Restaurant - Rose petals at the table - Seafood Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

We dined at Hemmenway's in mid December for an early holiday celebration. Overall everything was excellent and we had amazing service, as one would expect here. We started off with an order of calamari and a selection from the raw bar. The raw bar was insanely fresh, very tasty, although we didn't love the fact that it was served on this incredibly tall metal platform. Most of the oysters had bits of shells in them, signaling an inexperienced shucker. We could barely see the seafood and couldn't see the sauces. All that said, the freshness and quality totally made up for any slight inconveniences. The calamari was very tasty and tender. For entrees our table ordered 2 tunas and a scallop. The sides are very generous. My tuna was cooked very nicely and the scallops looked amazing also. We got checked in on a good amount. Our server was clearly a seasoned professional and, combined with delicious food, the experience was a great one. Restaurant was very noisy as has been the case in the past. Noise level was about a 4.5/5, but still able to hear the conversation at our table and hear our server. It was totally crowded on a weeknight showing just how popular this staple is! Although we save Hemmenway's for very special occasions and don't get here too often, we will certainly be back. read more

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I came here on a date night with my husband. We were a little early for our reservation but they were able to seat us right away. The service was fantastic, very attentive and helpful in picking a dish. We ordered the scallops for an appetizer and felt like the portion size (5 quarter sized scallops) was not proportional to the price. But, it's a date night, so whatever. I ordered the truffle fries and Caesar salad and both were mid. The fries had a great umami flavor, but were soggy. The salad wasn't super memorable. My husband ordered the surf and turf and while the steak was a great cut and cooked perfectly, it overall lacked seasoning. The star was the dessert. I got the cheesecake and the lemon curd and basil oil underneath was not a traditional accompaniment but it was exactly what it needed. I loved the brightness and zing it provided to the sweetened cake. Overall, we would come back to try the fish (it is a seafood place, we just weren't feeling it that night). read more

Girls weekend in Rhode Island got off to an excellent start in Providence. Our hotel recommended we try Hemenway's for dinner, and we were not disappointed. The restaurant is beautiful-dark wood, big windows, with an elegant feeling. We were warmly welcomed and received excellent, attentive service. RI oysters are small, fresh and sweet. Surf n Turf was completely customizable and our server was patient enough to explain all options. We chose filet and scallops prepared Oscar style with house made hollandaise sauce and roast asparagus. We also enjoyed a half bottle of Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc. Wish we'd made a reservation to sit in the main dining room but our server was attentive and patient, and that made up for our bar area (no reservation) table. read more

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Spectacular setting, elegant, welcoming service, delicious food! We each had the lobster roll (off the menu at 3 pm). Perfectly butter poached lobster meat, buttery grilled split top roll, french fries. Excellent service from Derek! Made our awesome Saturday afternoon even more special!' read more

Hemenway's Restaurant - Complimentary soft rolls with sea salt butter. Yum! - Seafood Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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Great spot. Very busy. Service is excellent. Definitely go there for the seafood. pretty crowded, not too intimate, but definitely worth a visit. read more

Had a great lunch at Hemenway's. Food was fresh and delicious, service was great - John took great care of us and had excellent recommendations. Had the stuffed lobster, steak, and cheesecake. Highly recommend the ranch potatoes. Will be back! read more

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Simple and delicious meals with excellent service to match. We stopped here for a late night dinner while in town and it was worth every penny. The restaurant gets so busy so I was glad I made a reservation beforehand. Even then, there was a wait before we got seated. It is very loud because of the crowd though. We enjoyed every single dish we ordered and would absolutely return for more. read more

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The food was good. The ambience (on a cold wintery day) was nice. My wife and I are here while in town for a college basketball game. It was our first visit and it was pleasant. What separated this place was the SERVICE. We were warmly greeted at the restaurant. That was after our car was valeted (which was a sunrise for a late lunch occasion). It was free for 3 hours if you ate at the restaurant. The BEST part of our service was Tev'n B. He was attentive, informative, and just plain "the right amount of friendly" without over or under doing it. I had the Paella...i recommend. My wife had the whole baked fish special...it was a lot of food and good. Calamari was good, especially if you like fried pepper garnishes. I grabbed a chocolate cake "to-go", but had to taste it prior to leaving. lol Again, this place did not disappoint. Overall, it t was SOLID, with GREAT SERVICE. read more

Hemenway's lived up to the hype ! I had dinner after my brother's graduation (Brown University Medical School - Go Bears!) and the food and service were impeccable. We were a table of four, and after having dipped into everyone's plate, I can confirm that everything was great. The view of the river was the icing on the cake. I was so impressed that I came back a few days later to try the Rhode Island clam chowder (made with clear broth, rather than cream). It was so good that I'm hoping I can find it back on the West Coast somewhere when I go home. I was fine with it, but out of courtesy, they should inform diners that they add bacon. read more

Hemenway's Restaurant - Rhode Island clam chowder - Chef's kiss! - Seafood Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

I always find this restaurant, reliable and consistent. The food is amazing. The service is attentive without being overly so. I love sitting outside and enjoying the nice weather that Providence typically has this time of year. All in all I recommend. read more

While our server was completely professional and good at her job, our food left something to be desired. Starters were generally well received, but it was as the entrees that failed. I sent my mussels (my entree), back because of a very odd texture. Honestly, I've eaten mussels all over the world and never sent them back, these made me nervous. I'm sure they were fine, I felt no ill effects after, but they were weird. My wife's "special" was a dish of bay scallops on a bed of linguine that happened to have a filet of cod on top. The cod was fine, however it physically hid and masked any involvement from the aforementioned scallops. So, as one of top ten restaurants in Providence, I'm very disappointed. read more

From the moment you step inside Hemingway's restaurant Right now at 7:00 in until your first delicious bite and your eventual departure, the food, service, and atmosphere are truly top-notch. We started with the hot fish platter, which arrived quickly and was incredibly fresh. For my main course, I chose the sesame seed crusted tuna, while my wife opted for the filet mignon. Both dishes were cooked to absolute perfection. The tuna was fresh and paired beautifully with a variety of vegetables, rice, and an exceptional ginger soy sauce. My wife enjoyed her filet mignon alongside some creamy mashed potatoes that were simply divine. For dessert, I indulged in a generous serving of crème brûlée accompanied by a nice cup of coffee. I'm already looking forward to our next visit to enjoy the quality and service this restaurant has to offer! read more

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Probably the best restaurant in Rhode Island. Amazing service, so friendly and accommodating; and Recently renovated inside to have a beautiful bar, this is an iconic establishment in Providence with valet parking and out of this world seafood. Highly recommend the tuna crudo, crab sushi, and surf and turf with the lobster - baked and stuffed with tons of seafood. ICONIC! read more

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My family had a great time having lunch. Our waitress, Katie was very nice and attentive. We chose to sit outside. The park was nice to watch and all of our food was delicious! read more

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Came here for a business dinner. The good: Danny the server was personable and helpful (but he did forget a round of drinks). The oysters were fresh and delicious. The space was clean and modern. The bad: the halibut was dry and the clam chowder was bland. Disappointing considering the price tag. Often regarded as top notch, I didn't find that. Pretty run of the mill food. read more

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

I think five star review will do. Hotel sent us here. Excellent high end seafood restaurant. Had raw oysters then catch of the day - sword fish. My companion had yellow fin tuna. Great choices. I will entertain Maine lobster next time. Staff very accommodating and professional. It is a white tablecloth place yet we wore shirts which I felt silly about. I should have been denied entrance. read more

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Our fave restaurant continues to excel! Great service, wonderful ambience, all spiffed up in holiday garb - and excellent food. We've been going at least annually for years now to celebrate our anniversary and Helemenways has never failed to please us. Better yet - their delicious Oysters Hemenways is back on the regular menu! read more

Hemenway's Restaurant - Oysters Hemenways is back! Doubled down on these tasty treats! - Seafood Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Looked all over for an anniversary worthy restaurant. Seems these days is too much casual dining and not enough dress up dining. We were pleasantly surprised with the service...no excuses for a nice seat over looking the canal..food was excellent..server friendly..salad was crisp and cold..clam chowder creamy ...atmosphere busy, lively with 30-50 something vibe. Only complaint..wife's jumbo shrimp were a little over done. Worth a visit! read more

My colleagues and I ate at Hemenway's while in Providence for a law conference. It was suggested to one of them during a tour. We made a reservation, which I recommend because they were very busy. The restaurant was very nice. I understand it's been remodeled recently. It looks great. It was easy to talk to each other during dinner. It wasn't loud. The server was pretty good. He forgot to bring us appetizer plates and also didn't seem to like all the questions I had about the menu. He seemed annoyed. We were told by the tour guide we had to get the calamari. I'm not a big fan of that in general, but both my friends loved it. If you like calamari you'll love theirs. One friend had the scallops and said they were excellent. The other had the seafood casserole. I tried it and it was very good. I highly recommend that. It had great flavor. I wish I had ordered that. I had the 2 lb butter poached lobster. I was told it would come fluffed on the lobster shell. But it was served sitting in a bowl of butter. It was $80 ($40 a lb). I was very unimpressed with the lobster. I don't want it drenched in butter. I would never order it again. The lobster tasted fine once you got past all the butter. Also the plate presentation was poorly done. For an $80 entree I expected it to be better. If you took my meal out of this review it would probably get 4.5 stars. But my meal was the most expensive and very underwhelming. I do not recommend the lobster here. If I came back I'd try lunch instead. read more

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A staple restaurant for our family. Tuna Tartare had flavors of citrus and pear, so refreshing + clean. We have had the surf + turf, salmon, scallops + desserts here. 10/10 the view is also very positive addition to the experience read more

What an amazing meal and setting. Shout out to our server Brandi. A definite must try when in RI. read more

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Celebrated my birthday here. What a fantastic experience. My husband surprised me with a weekend in Providence. Dinner was amazing. The freshest oysters we've had anywhere! The service was outstanding, the food outrageously good! We shared the surf and turf special. The cocktails were honest and the selection of wine was endless. I don't think there's a bad seat in the place. An all around Wonderful and unforgettable experience. A huge thank you to our server, Amy, who was so attentive and gracious. I can't say enough good things about Hemenway's. If you're a foody and are looking for an AMAZING experience, MAKE A RESERVATION AND GO! You will not be disappointed! read more

This place is romantic. The service is just wonderful. And we had a warm New England clam chowder !! Lobster with warm lemony butter... the best. Will be back !! read more

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We had dinner here tonight. A Saturday night. Pros: Great waitress. Hostess and ambiance were good. Cons: The food. -We had the lobster bisque. It tasted like mayonnaise with a strange after taste. Sent it back. -Calamari was marginal. -Crab cakes weren't good. -The mussels were tiny and sandy. The sauce on the mussels was good. -The salad we had included lettuce, tomatoes, pickled onions and Boursin cheese. The Boursin cheese mix tasted bad. -The rolls were good. Unfortunately, we wouldn't return. read more

Does Hemenways live up to the hype? Not exactly. Had a phenomenal filet and delicious food. But the service wasn't up to the standards of the price range. Cold dishes. Spills. Missteps. There are so many great restaraunts in Providence that have both the high quality food and the excellent service at this price. Might be time for Hemenways to step up their game. read more

Great restaurant that has been the top restaurant in the area for years. Really nice inside and the lobster is to die for! We had a great dinner there, we shared a steamed lobster and our friends had a stuffed lobster. Both were excellent! Cocktails were spot on and their wine list was excellent. We were too full to have dessert. If you are in Providence, don't miss this restaurant right next to Brown University with so much history! Service was excellent, although our waiter seemed disappointed we did not order dessert. read more

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Went for my anniversary dinner and everything from the food to service was amazing. I dont recall my waiters name but he was the best and made us feel comfortable. It can get a little louder due to the amount of people late night but nothing too bothersome. We started off with the calamari which I loved. Usually other places dredge their calamari in so much oil and you did not feel the oil from these being fried. Next for our entrees I got the 2 pound fisherman lobster while my husband had the paella. Both 100% recommended. My side was truffle fries and I loved them. If you are getting a side those are recommended. As for ending out night with dessert we had the crème brûlée to share as we were honestly so full from the appetizers and entree that shows they serve a good amount. It was honestly amazing not too sweet but just right. This is my second time visiting Hemenway's and I truly recommend. Especially for date nights Food: 5/5 | Service: 5/5 | Ambiance: 5/5 Recommended dishes Paella, 1 25 Baked Stuffed Lobster, Calamari Parking space Plenty of parking Parking options Valet read more

Hemenway's Restaurant - Fisherman special Lobster & paella in the background - Seafood Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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Hemenway's was on the list of restaurant recommendations during my visit to Providence. I went there specifically because they had Rhode Island style clam chowder -- think of clam chowder without any cream or milk, but more in a briny broth. Upon entering the restaurant, the ambiance felt upscale, similarly like a steakhouse, but seafood based. It would be perfect for a lunch date or perhaps a romantic/special celebration dinner, but really it does not matter. Initially I thought I wasn't dressed appropriately because I strolled in with running shoes (can't be walking all day in heels!), but it was ok, and I was directed to my table immediately. Siobhan, my server, was friendly, and I had to ask for her recommendation on the Rhode Island clam chowder. What she said was unlike the New England version, the Rhode Island version is more on the lighter side, but still flavorful from the broth. I ordered a bowl --- not a cup. I found that I could taste the quality of the clams easily than the ones in heavy cream. It was absolutely delicious! I also ordered steamed mussels from the appetizer list in case the bowl of soup was not substantial. The wine sauce in the mussels veered more towards the sweet side, but that's because they used onions. The mussels were cooked just right -- soft, yet very fresh. Both the mussels and clam chowder did fill me up. The bill, including tax and tip came out close to $40. It was not too bad given the fact I did order seafood. I do want to give Siobhan my huge gratitude. Apparently I must have been in a hurry to go to my next destination I left my credit card behind! Fortunately I had not walked far and ran back. After coming back into the restaurant, I explained the situation to the front desk and Siobhan came out with my credit card expressing her concern of me forgetting my card while traveling. Anyway I learned I should pay attention where my card is at all times, and I am so thankful for the overall service I received. Above and Beyond! Highly recommended. read more

Everything went well - food, service, location, kid friendly, ambiance. When I'm in Providence for lunch this is where I will go.

This is a serious, top-notch establishment. Not "stuffy" or pretentious, just the real deal. The freshest fish and quality ingredients. A clean, crisp "white linen and crystal" feel about the tables. Professional, polished wait staff inclined to say "yes", smile and be helpful. The location is spacious but there is often a crowd, so reservations are recommended. For pretty much anything on the menu you can't go wrong, and if you don't see what you're craving, ask. read more

Hemenway's Restaurant - Gorgeous setting inside and outside of Hemenway's - Seafood Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Reservation for 2, the Friday night before Valentines Day. Warm greeting at the door, seated in the recently remodeled bar area, table for two. Very comfortable, great view of the providence river, I have to say I'm a big fan of the brass foot rests . Started with a few drinks, a dozen locally sourced oysters, and a few of the happy hour sushi rolls, all were outstanding. Entrees ordered were the short rib special, and baked stuffed lobster, both were delicious (best short rib I've ever had). Great food, great drinks, great service, and a great ambience. Definitely the place to go if you want a top tier dining experience, or want to impress that special someone. Total bill was $286 before tip (this included 4 drinks), and worth every penny in my opinion. Highly recommended. read more

I stopped at Providence for the night and I knew I had to make reservations at Hemenway's Restaurant. If you're going to Providence, the pull is going to be towards Federal Hill. Trust me, you want to experience Little Italy but if you're looking for the freshest seafood in an elegant setting, Hemenway's Restaurant must be on your places to visit. I asked the hotel front desk about Hemenway's Restaurant, I was told not to worry because our shuttle will take you there?? Wow! Once the shuttle dropped me off, it was a culinary experience. I'm dining solo and was able to make a reservation. The place was pretty packed on a Monday night. I settled in and was about to order my favorite Italian wine but noticed Francis Ford Coppola "Claret" red. Interesting, I never tasted his wine before and I have to say it was very well balanced. I would order this wine again if I saw it offered. Hemenway's Restaurant is serving Rhode Island Clam Chowder. There is New England Clam Chowder, Manhattan Clam Chowder but the best of the best is Rhode Island Clam Chowder. Rhode Island Clam Chowder has a clear broth, there's no heavy cream or added butter, just flavor. Its my personal favorite. For my entree I ordered the Maine Live Lobster stuffed with Hemenway's shrimp, scallop & crab stuffing. Wow! This was a no fuss meal, I didn't have to crack anything, it was all done for my by the chef. The stuffing was also very good and I highly recommend ordering it this way. For dessert I order Key Lime Pie and a Cold Brew Martini. The Martini was made with Vanilla Vodka, Kahlua, House Made Irish Cream and Cold Brew Coffee. That Martini was slap the table good! Perfect ending to a perfect meal. I called my hotel shuttle to pick me up after my meal, it doesn't get any better. Hemenway's? I thank you for the dining experience. read more

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It's alright. Is not reinventing the wheel, but it's a good balance of feeling elegant but still has a casual feeling. Walking in, there was a sense that this place hasn't really changed its approach or decor since the 90s. I don't know if it's the neon signs, dated logo, the white cloth tables, or the servers attire that clearly is trying to appear fancy. They don't have much of an oyster selection, but what they have is good. They have usually at least 4 East Coast varieties. The bacon wrapped scallops were good, although some pieces were not as firmly cooked as others. The bacon wasn't as charred as it could have been. But when everything was done right, they were pretty good. Fantastic shrimp cocktail, with a good cocktail sauce. My family complained that it had a texture that didn't feel fresh, but I thought it packed plenty of seafood flavor. The streamed baby lobster is good, but it's not so special that you have to order it here. Texture wise, it was a little mushy. The asparagus they serve with it is nothing special. They steam it and dump it on the plate with special approach or consideration. read more

Fantastic for New Years appetizers and drinks with the family! The raw bar oysters and shrimp were delicious and fresh and the tuna roll and chowder did not disappoint. read more

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

I really wanted to love this place--we made reservations ahead of time for a graduation dinner and were excited to celebrate. But our large party got seated in the most awkward spot, squeezed between the front door and the kitchen. Not exactly the vibe we had in mind. The food didn't do much to turn things around. Everything tasted like it had been reheated, which was a bummer. The mussels were the worst, definitely not fresh. I ended up just picking them out of the shells and arranging them to make it look like I ate them because it was honestly kind of embarrassing. To be fair the Blue Monarch cocktail was honesty pretty good so I included a star for that. We were in town for a few nights and sadly, this was by far the worst meal of the trip. Just disappointing all around, especially for such a special occasion. read more

Visited Hemingway's for the first time yesterday. I won't be returning as I didn't feel the value proposition was there for the food. The service was good, although the wait for the entrées was quite long. The waiter stopped by twice to indicate we were near the end of the queue and our food was being plated and would be out soon The food was presented quite nicely. The cost was steep for each item, but all items seemed quite small for their cost, The taste was bland and mediocre to salty. The two-pound stuffed lobster was $92.00, the appearance was nice, and the fact they took the claw meat out and restuffed the body with additional seafood, plus the claw meat was nice to facilitate easy eating, but the lobster dish looked very small for $92.00 to me. The paella flavor was also not that appealing, and one of the tiniest I have been served in a restaurant. The chopped up sausage in the paella, again added a taste of salt, and the broth it was cooked in was not appealing to me, as well. As an appetizer, we had their assorted hot seafood platter. It was okay, stuffed clams were too salty, too many diced fried pickled pepper slices with the Calamari, the ratio was not right in my opinion. The dish was not bad, just not great. Let's frame this the entire meal, early dinner, cost for dinner was $186 with tax and not including tip. We had 3 dishes to eat, no dessert, no coffee, and no drinks, other than water. That just seems kind of stiff for what was served. I have read a number of good things about Hemmingways, but to me it seems overhyped. The place was crowded and had a very nice looking appearance, the customer-facing team were all pleasant, and we had no issues there. read more

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Came in from lunch and sat inside facing the park. We started by sharing a wedge salad and stuffies. I've never heard of stuffies and Kimberly, our waitress said that it's a Rhode Island thing it's clam stuffed with breading, chorizo and bacon. We have been here before, and we know that everything we order will be exceptional. As always. The warm rolls with sweet soft butter came quickly and were awesome. The wedge salad was perfect with bacon, pickled onions and. big chunks of blue cheese. The stuffies did not disappoint. They just made me hungry or for more so we shared the calamari. We were left here seven years ago when we shared the calamari and I had paella and my husband had the fish tacos. They were wonderful and we couldn't wait to come back again. read more

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Upscale restaurant right along the river. Good food. Lobster mac n' cheese was delicious.