I have been looking forward to trying this restaurant based on other reviews and had the…read moreopportunity to try it for lunch today. My friend and I ordered the Portuguese steak sandwich that came with fries to go and took it to the local beach less than 2 minutes away from the restaurant. Contrary to other reviews I found the food lacking in all flavor and extremely dry. Being Portuguese, I grew up with the cuisine and garlic is a staple especially when it comes to Portuguese steak. I could not even taste it. That steak should have slapped you with garlic and there was nothing. There was zero salt, pepper, NOTHING! The only thing with flavor was the pickled red pepper because it comes already in pickle juice and the sandwich had one pepper. My other issue with the meal was the fact that the steak was extremely dry to the point I had difficulty swallowing it. The fries were also a disappointment usually served on the sandwich with a brow garlic gravy, these fries were served plain on the side. Again no salt and tasted fishy so they definitely were frying fish in the same oil. Seeing I don't like fish, I was not impressed. While the restaurant is nice, I cannot say anything about the service because we grabbed and went. Unfortunately, I will not be going back. There are plenty of other good Portuguese restaurants in the area that will fulfill the want for Portuguese food. I really wanted this to be good with the proximity to the beach but it just wasn't.

Food is excellent! Had it for a party that was catered and everything was so good. Can't wait to…read moretry the restaurant now.

Was back in RI after moving to GA 8 years ago and had to load up on the great New England cuisine I…read morewas missing. I knew Jack's would be on the " must visit" list and I was NOT disappointed. The owner/chef (?) came to the table asking if there was anything else we might enjoy. Fabulous service. While the deco is truly retro from when first opened in the 1970s, ( but very clean) the food is why I go! Our party had eggplant parm, scrod, smelts in special sauce, & shrimp Mozambique. The sauce for smelts does have a bite to it if you have issues with spicy foods). We left with many leftovers to enjoy another day. Their luncheon menu is very reasonably priced and ample portions. Don't pass this restaurant up- will not disappoint.!

Wow! This place is amazing!…read more The service makes me feel like I'm over at a friend's house... a friend whose parents happen to make the best Italian food. A few favorites - fried smelts for an app. My little one barely shared with us the first time we went. We asked for the sauce on the side. I don't know what is in it, but I could practically drink it. - The Godfather. You can't go wrong with this platter. The surprise was the eggplant parm. It was so delicate and flavorful! There are few places we can go with a kid and feel like the space is a treat for the parents and still great for the kids! It's nothing fancy - again, the ambiance its very much like being over at a friend's home... you'll leave with a full belly and a happy heart!

So I was visiting my pal Nick in Providence and he brought me to Oxford Tavern and it was a great…read morechoice! I went for the Filet Minion and it was delicious.. It was accompanied by some asparagus and savory mashed potatoes! Couldn't go wrong here. There were definitely some other dishes I'd love to try.. But more reason to visit right!? Staff was accommodating. In any case, if you're looking for a really nice spot to get some great food you should definitely try this place out. Ok. Have a great one yall! -Ray

Had a really good dinner here with a great menu! Loved the combination of filet mignon, bacon…read morewrapped scallops, stuffed shrimp, mashed potatoes and asparagus! Evening was cooked perfectly including the steak. Fried spaghetti on the table was a unique touch and surprisingly good!

A must-try Portugese restaurant in Rhode Island. The restaurant space feels cozy and casual, staff…read moreare friendly, and the food is phenomenal. When dining in I'd highly recommend trying the steamed littlenecks--once you finish the clams, keep the sauce for dipping the complementary bread in! Bife A Case is my family's go-to entree, always ordered medium rare and with round potato fries. I'm sure you can't go wrong with any other entrees, but the opportunity cost is too high for me to try them--we eat here about once a month, and the order's always 4x Bife A Casa plus a couple apps. There's no bar seating, but they do serve alcohol including a number of red and white wines, and a few specialty cocktails.

My husband and I attempted to go here last evening, were told for a party of 2 it would be a 20-25…read moreminute wait, we waited for an hour and were skipped over. The owner asked if she could bring us out drinks and never came back to get our drink order. I understand that some family owned restaurants have favorite regulars and give preferential treatment to certain guests. And I also understand that on busy nights (especially when World Cup futbol is on) things can get overlooked and forgotten. But this was a very disappointing experience and we will go to other Portuguese restaurants in the future. It's not a great feeling when you are made to feel not as important, at a restaurant that claims to pride itself on making you feel like family. The Lima's

Food was very good !! Prices are excellent…read more Second time here and we love the food and our server.

The bife a casa is my favorite. Steak , rice, fries, egg and of course the red pepper. Delicious!read more

The place has a fresh seafood case and there are also marinated meats, even ones on a skewer…read more Ordered the chicken with rice and beans and it was sooo good. Chicken was juicy and tender. Rice and beans were good as well. The sauce was great over everything. Definitely want to to try the other seafood items as well.

Authentic Portuguese cuisine! The service is always quick and friendly. I have been going to their…read morePawtucket location for years and was so happy to hear they opened up their 2nd location in Providence. The Providence location has a market as well with chips, sodas, spices, and frozen items for purchase. You can also buy fresh seafood like crabs or fish in the market. They have several menu items. I always get the half chicken with fries. It's topped with a delicious hot sauce, garlic, cilantro, and banana peppers. The chicken is flavorful and juicy. There is nothing like it around! The fries are seasoned perfectly. I tried the fried tilapia fish for the first time tonight and it was perfectly cooked and came with a white sauce, cabbage, cilantro, and banana peppers but the chicken is still my favorite. They did a great job on the renovation in Providence and the place looks brand new. You can tell the layout was thoughtfully designed. A great family fun restaurant. Love seeing the business grow!

Baked shrimps were delicious and service was good given that the restaurant was super busy ! The…read moreoutside seating is beautiful !

Riviera used to be a family favorite of ours growing up and I was so excited to take my husband…read morehere when we traveled back to visit my family - unfortunately the service and food has gone downhill FAST. My husband and mother both ordered a beer but were told by either the manager or owner that, and I quote "we're a Portuguese bar we don't serve that shit"; I think my mouth quite literally hit the floor. They have a FULL bar and you expect me to believe you do not carry a single beer, specially Portuguese beer like Sagres or Super Block if you claim to be a Portuguese bar? We were told they could not make a bourbon on the rocks for whatever reason and settled water and soda because it was exhausting trying to figure out what the bartender was capable of making or what they had in stock. I have NEVER been treated with such an attitude within 15 minutes of being seated and would never come back here after this meal, the other waiter who eventually took care of us for the rest of the meal was very kind and did his best to make up for what had occurred. There are so many other Portuguese restaurants in East Providence that Riviera doesn't even compare at this point, overall super disappointed.

What an incredibly uplifting dining experience in Rhode Island! The Portas Da Cidade restaurant…read morewas absolutely thriving on a Tuesday night, and yet they had plenty of space for more people. There were 3 tables celebrating birthdays. The wonderful atmosphere, good vibes, great delicious food, and awesome service all came together in perfect harmony. Your meal comes with a large house salad and bread which I greatly appreciated. We started off with the Mozambique Shrimp appetizer which is a savory, garlicky, and mildly spicy sauce. It is traditionally made by simmering butter, olive oil, copious amounts of garlic, onion, white wine, and Sazón seasoning often with saffron or annatto, finished with hot sauce or peri-peri sauce. ABSOLUTELY MIND BLOWING! For my meal, I ordered the Bitoque which is a classic, hearty Portuguese dish featuring a medium fried steak topped with a runny fried egg, served with chips, and vegetable rice, all tied together with a flavorful butter, wine, and garlic sauce. I was told it's a popular Portuguese comfort food. For dessert, I ordered my favorite Tiramisu! Light, spongy, not too sweet and the perfect combo of Expresso coffee-soaked lady fingers, creamy mascarpone, cocoa powder dusting, and whipped cream! Food: 5/5 Service:5/5 Prices: 5/5(My company paid) Parking 5/5 I highly recommend!

Ordered takeout as it was close to closing time for the restaurant. Placed order online which was…read morevery easy. I arrived at the specified time and the Hostess was very friendly and went and got the food for me. Even after a short ride home the food was hot and fresh. Removed from the togo box and put on a real plate to be able to enjoy the meal better. It. Ame with fresh Portuguese Rolls as well which was a bonus. The portion was so big couldn't even eat all the sides.