First off, the customer service is excellent! They really make you feel valued. When I called to make reservations, they worked to accommodate our party of 8 for that evening. Secondly, the food really lives up to their reputation. There was not a single disappointed person in our party. The focaccia, crab cakes, burgers, chicken, fried fish, hand cut fries, slaw and bolognese were all delicious! The restaurant has high ceilings and big windows to let a lot of light in which offsets how crowded it can get during their peak time. It's a very happenin' place and we'll definitely be back. What an excellent find! read more

Ambiance inside was great - you wouldn't think so passing by, but the inside was really nice. Brunch on Sunday. Really good food, the potatoes were nice. The Buffalo hollandaise sauce was too rich for me, but the chicken was so good and juice and crispy at the same time. Just know that all their lattes are iced, we ordered a chai and it came iced and we were so confused. I thought it was too bitter tasting, but husband drank it. read more

Makmak Eatery - GF steak and cheese without cheese - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cranston, Rhode Island

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Makmak Eatery is a new restaurant in Cranston that needs to be tried! Don't let the fact that it is in a strip mall stop you from stopping in. I would highly recommend making a reservation as when we arrived on Friday night the place was busy! The decor is adorable and the waitstaff and management team were so very accommodating. All of the food is made fresh or sourced locally so you know that you're getting the best of the best. The pricing is decent and they even allow you to split meals! My parents split a salad and a sandwich that came in individual plates for them both. The portions are huge and all of the pasta is homemade. Currently they are only serving beer and wine, but I would highly recommend the delicious refreshing watermelon spritz! The menu seems to still be changing, but it has a lot of yummy options to be tried! read more

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This place is an absolute gem. Came for a late lunch after flying in from Florida and was blown away by the quality here. Fresh delicious raw oysters and also grilled to perfection. Fish and chips were amazing and honestly the best tomato bisque I ever had. 10/10 do not sleep on this place. read more

Had a fish and chip take out. It was a very good size portion and one of the tastiest I ever had. I can't wait to go back to dine in.

First time and definitely not the last! Went for brunch, loaded Bloody Mary was almost a meal in itself and the buffalo Benedict was fantastic! Service was great and the place was packed! Already looking forward to our next visit! read more

Makmak Eatery - Loaded Bloody Mary, bleu cheese stuffed olives were killer, bacon and shrimp were perfect!! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cranston, Rhode Island

I visited as part of #RIFoodFights #LordoftheWings competition and this was my first time ever here. Very cute new spot that recently opened. Menu leads toward the vegetarian and healthier set of options. They had just finally received their full liquor license when I visited. They make a five star martini with delicious blue cheese, stuffed olives that are made by hand by the owner. I tasted their Thai chilli wings which were delicious. Very attentive service and high quality food. Absolutely wanna eat there again and sample more of the menu! read more

Awesome food and service! We were a Party of 6 and everyone loooved the appetizers and we all loved our entrees

SO GOOD!! Amazing hot honey chicken sandwich. Just soo so good. Great wine, met the owner. I was really impressed & everyone should go here.

I think we found a hidden gem in Cranston!! Brand new to the scene. Fresh and hot food. The dry rub wings were amazing. Big chunks of lobster in the lobster roll! Fish and chips were flakey and yummy. Great homemade sauces. AND.... Family run! Try this spot out. read more

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The space was nicely designed, we went on Valentine day evening for dinner, staff was very warm and welcoming. I ordered the lobster risotto which was tasty, my husband got the steak and potatoe but he was not impressed. The potatoes was bland with no flavor or salt. (He had to ask for the salt shaker!) However, the brownie dessert divine!! The last thing to note and probably the reason we won't be back is the chairs are so incredibly uncomfortable and our feet were falling asleep before dinner was over. Over all lovely experience! (Added a star based on response from owner which is appreciated!!) read more

My husband, and I flew in from Phoenix and craving some seafood so we looked on and found this lovely Husband and Wife restaurant. They've only been for three months. Crystal and Mike treated us like part of the family. Crystal is warm and thoughtful and created the best cucumber/mint mocktail. The white anchovy Caesar salad was tasty and hit the spot after a long day of travel. Crystal brought over toasted focaccia with oil dip for starters. I had the Lobster Risotto: wonderful chucks of butter-poached local lobster , English peas, basil, mascarpone, chive oil. Wow the first bite and all the way through was delicious and full of flavor. So so good. My hubs had the Burger, with bacon Jam, house made buns and broccoli slaw with crispy fries. The fun convo with Crystal through the meal was a perfect touch for us weary travelers. You'll love it! And if you find your self flying into the Providence airport make your way over it's a 10 min. Ride share away! Service, Ambiance and Food excellent! read more

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Four of us had dinner and we all tried something different. Everything we ate was delicious. The drinks were fantastic. Service was excellent. Loved the ambience. Can't wait to go back read more

We came in for RI food fights wing challenge, we had the buffalo & sweet chili wings & wow they were cooked & seasoned to perfection. We also shared a fish & chips, amazing crisp white fish great fries & Cole slaw. Food came out nice & hot. The customer service is exceptional. Great drink menu with coffees, teas, wines, beers, homemade lemonade even canned kumbucha. The restaurant was spotless & candle lit great date night or family spot! Can't wait to return for brunch. read more

Makmak Eatery - Buffalo & sweet chili wings - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cranston, Rhode Island

Found this place on our 2025 #rifoodfights #lordofthewings tour. Service was awesome even though we showed up little before closing as we didn't do proper research. Food was good. Can tell they take time and thought into their cooking. Will be back when can spend more time. read more

Makmak Eatery - Buffalo wings - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cranston, Rhode Island

The food, drinks and service is always excellent! They treat you like family there and we have enjoyed our meals there immensely!

The burger was fantastic, best ever!! Pretty decor, friendly staff . Most items can be GF . Interesting menu .

There's really not enough I can say about MakMak, Mike and Crystal have an absolute gem here! The second you walk in you're greeted by the friendliest hostesses, the servers are all attentive and outgoing, the food is absolutely amazing, and the drinks and desserts are out of this world! My wife and I are here about 3 times a week and on days that we're not, I'm sad. Seriously. Do yourselves a favor and take a night off from cooking, drive your car over here, throw it in park and enjoy the rest of your night at MakMak! You will NOT be disappointed!! read more

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The buffalo wings were insanely good, had a lemony flavor I was a huge fan of. Lobster bucatini special was SO good and flavorful (wish it had bread on the side so the sauce wouldn't go to waste!). Service was great, owner is super sweet and clearly very passionate about her restaurant!!! Only downside is it was BYOB when we went but I'm not sure if that will change. Super cute and will totally be back read more

I absolutely loved the brunch at Makmak! We were greeted by the owner as soon as we entered and she was super friendly and got us seated quickly. The waitress was very attentive throughout the service, without being at our table too often. My fiancé had the steak and cheese sandwich and said it was one of the best he has ever had. I had the chicken and waffles and I found myself wanting more chicken immediately. They had jalapeños on top which were an excellent addition. We also ordered the mimosa bottle that came with three juices and the purees were homemade- we had watermelon, mango and classic orange. They had early 90s pop and r&b going while we there, totally my vibe. I can't wait to go back and try it for dinner! read more

Makmak Eatery - Chicken and waffles with a watermelon mimosa - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cranston, Rhode Island

This place has been open for about 6 months and I finally decided to try it out. I grabbed a hot honey chicken sandwich and stuffed mushrooms to go. The mushrooms were very tasty. The stuffing was seasoned well I just wish there were more of them. The chicken sandwich was even better, the right balance of sweet and heat. All the ingredients complemented each other and the fries were fresh and cooked well. My only complaints about the experience would be the bread for the sandwich was kind of clunky. Definitely a big mouth sandwich which isn't a bad thing (unless you have a tiny mouth) but the bun was breaking apart while eating it. They have other bun options and I'd try a different one next time and see if that helps. The other negative thing would be the girl who cashed me out said she didn't have change. Which is definitely not a good thing(I paid cash), granted it was less than a dollar I was owed and I was gonna leave it anyways, so it wasn't a huge problem for me however I could see this becoming an issue for patrons if it's a continuous situation. Overall worth checking out the flavors are good the restaurant was clean and I look forward to trying another item from the menu read more

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First time eating here and the food was excellent. Went for brunch with the girls and was pleasantly surprised on how good the food was

Crystal and her team deliver incredible service, exceptional food and a wonderful atmosphere. She makes sure to speak with every patron which I personally feel is so important. This creates a great ambiance and makes everyone feel very welcome and cared for. My husband and I love it here! read more

Makmak Eatery - Mimosa happiness! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cranston, Rhode Island

I ordered the pasta bolognese the last two weeks. The taste was fabulous both times and the pappadelle pasta is my favorite. Unfortunately there was very little meat to go along with the pasta, especially this week. Other comparable restaurants, like Twin Oaks, provide bigger servings along with 4x the meat. I call balls & strikes honestly so there it is. read more

The crab tots and one bite tacos were pretty good. I personally did not care for their Mac and cheese. It tasted like something out of a box to me. The lobster risotto was just alright, nothing to write home about. I would just go back for the tots to be honest. Service was friendly but they seemed understaffed. read more

Makmak Eatery - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cranston, Rhode Island

The calamari was very tender and flavorful! Really enjoyed the chicken piccata! The waitstaff was friendly and the restaurant and bathroom were clean read more

I love Mak Mak. Delicious food and lovely owners. I can't wait to go back and try dinner. read more

Makmak Eatery - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cranston, Rhode Island

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Actually, I used to come here when it was a culinary affair and I loved it and then it went downhill. My friend invited me for lunch here and I couldn't believe how good it was. The charcuterie board was amazing. They have these little tiny peppers that are like grape size I don't know....it was an amazing experience. We'll definitely!!! read more

Just attended a private party there. Everything was perfect from table settings to food to service!

Our Server, Helena, was wonderful. Clearly she either knows the job or is simply a natural. 5 Stars! After the four of us ordered two appetizers, three soups and a round of high end drinks, we couldn't have been happier. Early on the service was spot-on. Personable, kind and lovely. We even let the owner know how wonderful Helena was. We ordered our four entrees, and another round of drinks. Every meal was exceptional. Every drink prepared to top shelf expectations. When the night was drawing to a close, we ordered some desert drinks, why not end the evening with a sweet morsal. Toward the end of the evening, we noticed that a party of two was seated between two other tables. Odd we thought because that leaves two tables of two on either side instead of seating them at one of the end tables so that a party of four could be accommodated. No great shakes I guess. Then, the owner came over and asked how the desert drinks were. Wonderful we said. Hmmm....did she just ask us to move along in her own way? Possibly but we gave her the benefit of the doubt. Twelve minutes later she was back. "How was everything?" Still great, just like the last time you asked. Ten minutes later she was back to take the signed check (large tip for Helena-worth every penny) and asked if we needed anything else. Well, this makes three times and we have been around long enough to know that we were being asked to again, move it along. Also, the owner cleared two of our cocktail glasses before we were finished with them. I'm sorry, this night could have been even better if the owner had simply allowed us to enjoy ourselves beyond 6:30. She literally ruined what could have been a 5-star review. Helena was incredible. read more

I love the food, the service and the very friendly owner. My only complaint is that the chairs are so uncomfortable. I read another reviewer's comment about them and have to agree. I could see myself being a regular customer if I could have a more comfortable dining experience. read more

Food was excellent. Highly recommend the lobster risotto. Service was very good. Our server was very friendly. When I first arrived it was very loud because they were accommodating a large party and the place is quite small but it quieted down after awhile. Overall Mak Mak was a very enjoyable experience. read more

The food was very good. Staff is very attentive. Owners are very interested in how our experience was. read more

Makmak Eatery - Monk fish with beans bacon and rabbi. Was very flavorful - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cranston, Rhode Island

This place is delicious and we have been here twice so far! This eatery is super cute and I think the name comes from their kids' initials which I love! The chef used to work at Matunuck Oyster Bar and opened his own place so you know his standards are high. His wife introduced herself halfway through our meal and to check in to see how everything was which was really nice! She's super friendly and passionate about their place. The vibe inside is great and I love the decor! Service is good too, however with it being more popular and established I would recommend having a reservation since it's a smaller restaurant. The menu has some popular items and some unique items. We really enjoyed their red sangria. I really loved the Buffalo Benedict off the brunch menu and it was a light Buffalo hollandaise with the perfect flavor but not spicy at all. The crispy chicken was cooked to perfection as well as the poached eggs. The home fries were simple and delicious too! My husband thought the steak and cheese sandwich was okay but he was hoping for a shaved steak so that mainly the reason for it being "okay." He did say the flavor was good. When we visited in the late afternoon on a weekday, we grabbed a few appetizers, desserts and drinks. We absolutely loved the crab tots, they were incredible! The duck meatballs were great too! We also loved the desserts which we had the carrot cake and key lime pie and they were both delicious!! This is definitely a little gem in this area of Cranston! I do hope they get a new established sign on the outside for their restaurant to reflect their ambiance and look on the inside of the restaurant. If you haven't been here, you definitely need to check it out! read more

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Food was excellent. I had the gumbo and my husband had the chicken marsala. The flavor of the gumbo was "wow" and I loved how their marsala was over gnocchi. Definitely great quality. Service also great. I do think it would be nice if they had a full bar, but the delicious alone will bring us back! read more

Makmak Eatery - Gumbo - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cranston, Rhode Island

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What a great new addition to the Garden Hills neighborhood! We were warmly greeted and promptly sat. We started with perfect old fashioneds. Nice menu offers a good selection, we opted for sweet and spicy wings, house salad, Fish and Chips and Pappardelle Bolognese. Wings were crispy and nicely flavored , the salad had a nice variety of veggies highlighted by pickled shallots in a sweet balsamic vinaigrette. Bolognese was served with house made pappardelle and spiked with ricotta cheese. The fish and chips were crunchy and flakey with no grease, tasty fries and coleslaw. Service was great, the host is one of the owners, along with her husband the chef, it is apparent MakMak is a labor of love and that shines through in the food. Looking forward to our next visit read more

Went to MakMak for the RI Food Fights wings and can't wait to return. We made reservations for Valentine's Day. Loved the menu... the wings were awesome. Service was great. Everyone was friendly. We were pleasantly surprised! read more

Food was very good and atmosphere fun. Only complaint was the oddly angled and uncomfortable metal chairs. Dining experience would be better with an upgrade in the chairs. read more

Fantastic ALL THE WAY around - greeting, seating, service and food. What a great add to the restaurant scene in Cranston. Cool place where the owners are hands on - friendly and accommodating. Unique and incredibly tasty food, highly recommend! We had just a few things to try them out and were so happy we did; we will be back! Warm toasted bread and oil to start, crab tots and sausage pizza ("white" with a béchamel base - AWESOME) read more

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Another great friend's get together at makmak from the minute we walked in my friend's and I felt pampered THE hostess and the owner Crystal always are so nice our server was the best even Chef Mike came out to see us my friends and I always enjoy the food it's Excellent and the desserts are so good Thank you again makmak for a wonderful dinning experience read more