I just visited The Social House for the first time for a fabulous event and it absolutely did not…read moredisappoint. The vibe and decor are amazing. There are little details everywhere you look and it feels fun, warm and intentionally designed without trying too hard. It is such a great space for a gathering. The food was delicious. I tried the weekly deviled eggs, a selection of charcuterie and cheeses, and the whipped feta dip with fresh cut veggies. Everything was fresh, flavorful and perfect for grazing during a cocktail-style event. The winter cranberry spritz was basically all of my favorite flavors in one glass. So so good. Their cocktail and mocktail menu really shines and I cannot wait to go back and try more. As someone with food intolerances, I asked plenty of questions and everyone was friendly, patient and helpful with both menu guidance and cocktail suggestions. That always makes such a difference. There was even parking, which is a huge bonus. This is the perfect spot for a winter cocktail party or a fun night out. I will definitely be gathering my girls and heading back soon.

Came here for an event, and let me say wow! This spot is super chic and exactly what Warwick…read moreneeded! It is absolutely stunning inside with nice art, neon signs, beautiful lighting and more! 10/10 for looks! And if you don't think you can judge a book by its cover, I'm judgment free! I can tell you though that the service is just as excellent. Everyone on staff is super attentive and helpful! The food was really good. There were specific items out for the event and everything I had was delicious. I would love to get to order off a menu next time though! I had a mocktail and it was flavorful and really good! I would def love to come back again once it warms up!

The Shanty is perfect for winter brunch! They even have a cozy fireplace in the back…read more The vegan burrito was delicious and the eggs Benedict did not disappoint. Both dishes came with a side of home fries with rosemary. This hit the spot. The chef definitely put love into the food. The service was great!

I love the inside with the fireplace and wood beams and the big bar in the middle. I also love the…read moreability to make reservations. The wait staff is so helpful and kind and the food is fresh and delicious.

i was so very lucky to have had the pleasure of getting to try 9(!!!) courses at the oh so stunning…read moreJefferson Co. this past Sunday night! i have been a big fan of their first location, the Jefferson Speakeasy, for years because Alex (the owner) and his staff are truly unmatched. every conversation, every bite, every sip is genuine, purposeful and magical they have hospitality down to a science, the art of food and drink mastered, and the love for their RI community is truly one of a kind. who else invites a large group to a 3-4 course dinner, only to serve 9 well thought out dishes, served with craft cocktails, delicious sparkling rose, and smooth red wine so each sip and bite is unique and memorable. not to mention service was organized, systematic and seamless. guests felt at home--as all staff is beyond personable (per usual ) and all dietary restrictions were taken care of meticulously so that everyone's experience was special. i have honestly never seen anything like it in my life i don't stay out late on a Sunday night, especially in a state i don't even live in, so that is saying a lot about me attending this special tasting. my amazing server, Emery, knew i was getting antsy about it being way past my bedtime, and she packed our desserts to go, which was so appreciated as missing the banana foster was not remotely an option in my mind I look forward to many more wonderful experiences at this new location for many years to come.

Went here with my parents for the first time after only hearing great things. The entrance is on…read morethe side of the building leading to the basement. Upon entrance is a doorman who is so friendly and accommodating! He found us an open table and checked on us throughout the night. The place was packed and they only had maybe 5 or 6 employees so the service was a little slow but understandable. I think the longest wait was about 20 minutes when we were waiting to get our initial drink order taken, but everything after that was fairly quick. For drinks I got a thin mint martini because they were out of the chocolate reuge martini I wanted. It was so yummy and came with 3 thin mint cookies. My mom got a pistachio martini and the Jefferson Tea. Both were pretty good but I wouldn't order again. My dad got Dead Mans Redemption which is good if you like bourbon. It comes with a wood topper and they light it on fire, let smoke fill in the drink, and then take the wood off. The drink then has notes of smoked wood in it which is cool. For food we got the crispy spring rolls and pepperoni flatbread. Both were so good!!!! It was absolutely worth the wait!!! I could eat the whole flatbread myself it was that good and I can't wait to go back and get another one. The crowd is definitely much older, not a lot of younger people around. It's a good date night for married couples. Overall it was a nice place and I would come back.

Updated review. This place is still pumping and jumping!…read more Isaiah S. was such a delight to be served by. Very knowledgeable, told me about the Newport restaurants points app, fun ways to eat the dishes and gave the best description and inside scoop on all foods. Everything was seasoned well, and hot. Our only take away was if the porkchops had something with a different texture added to it. The bread pudding w the ice cream was fantastic as well, sweet gooey goodness. This is an accessible restaurant, with a ramp, automatic doors and handicap parking. It's a shared parking lot still, but there are signs indicating where you can or can't park. Low low music. Lighting is dim, space to walk between tables, clean bathrooms.

Our party of 5 visited Iron Works for dinner last night and had a great experience here. We had a…read morereservation and were seated immediately. Our server, Jenna, visited our table soon after we were seated and brought us water. We were waiting for other members of our party, and she never made us feel rushed or pressured. While waiting, we put in drink orders and the "Lavender Fields Forever" cocktail that I ordered (Rhodium Gin, lavender syrup, fresh lemon juice, snap pea simple syrup) was so delicious, and garnished with a beautiful sprig of lavender flowers. We ordered two appetizers: Point Judith Calarmari and Corn Arepas. The calamari had too many tentacles and not enough rings for me, but the arepas were excellent. The cornmeal base was crispy and hot, and there was just the right amount of meat and toppings. For entrees, our group ordered the Chimichurri Grilled Chicken sandwich, The rigatoni with pink sauce and sausage with crispy chicken as an add on, the short ribs over mashed potatoes, the Wood-Grilled Bone-In Pork Chop, and the Rib Eye Steak. We all enjoyed our entrees. It is evident that Iron Works uses high quality ingredients and puts a great amount of care into the preparation fo their food. We split three desserts amongst the five of us: The flourless chocolate torte, the cheesecake, and the Banoffee Sundae. The flourless torte was rich and very chocolately, and the cheesecake was very good as well. I'm not a fan of bananas, so I didn;t try the Sundae, but the friend who ordered it enjoyed it. After dinner, we sat and chatted for awhile,, and we never felt rushed or pressured to leave. This was a very enjoyable evening in a great restaurant environment with delicious food.

Not your ordinary bar and grill. The food is way better than expected! We ordered a bunch of apps…read more The eggplant napoleon were cute and perfect. Juicy chicken sandwich sliders. They cut and serve the Reuben eggrolls diagonally so you don't burn your mouth with grease when you first bite into them. Thoughtful presentation! And delicious. Waitresses came by to check in. We felt taken care of. They had some great beer options on tap, and we found out the owner/chef - very friendly, humble guy - used to be Robert Downey Jr.'s personal chef!!! You gotta check this place out (and meet Matt, the owner!)

I would like to express my gratitude to Matt, I asked him if he would consider doing my sister's…read morecoalition last week and he said absolutely. He said, I promise I will to make your sisters send off nice. Well, it was better than nice! Matt, from the bottom of heart I thank you! The food was delicious and your wonderful staff Stephanie took care of everyone. I would recommend Tavern 12 to anyone! It is a local gem. Much appreciated . Anna Landolfi

Unfortunately proclamation closed its doors yesterday for good. We went the day before and they…read morewere out of growlers, and a ton of beers, (which is a great problem for them) I wish they would have had some growlers so we could have purchased more but it is what it is. The location was great, they had a good set up, they just needed to serve food, that's where the downfall Was. We often skipped going to proc because they didn't sell their own food and that's part of the brewery experience for me. The bartender was incredibly friendly and tried to help me find everything I needed.

Proclamation is hard to find but well worth it. The warehouse has great vibes and there is…read moresomething fun for drinkers and non drinkers alike. There is pretty large brew menu and there are also some non beer options and even slushies. There are games and trivia on certain days, and additionally you can enjoy pinball at your leisure at any point. There is an amazing stout here that is inspired by an espresso martini - highly recommend trying this.

Visited the TREE HOUSE TAVERN last night as I was stuck for a couple of hours with phone repair…read morebeing completed at Best Buy. I was thrilled to stop by and had a wonderful experience at the bar. I have a small appetite so I chose to have the side order of seafood fried rice and it did not disappoint. It was so absolutely delicious. The shrimp were plentiful and tender. The colorful variety of vegetables were fresh and the seasonings were incredible. So good... as I said, that I had to order another "side" to take home! I did spoil myself with some sticky toffee pudding of which I brought home leftovers as well. Owners Michael and Ailine were very thoughtful and said hello! I recommend this restaurant wholeheartedly to an individual, couple or family. It's a pleasure to dine there !

Let me start with saying the ambiance and vibes are a solid 4-5 stars. Imagine a flowery riff on…read more"Alice in Wonderland" with cute, intimate tables spread out among a homelike space. Be warned, it's on the more expensive side for dining and may be a coin toss for "is it worth it" for those that enjoy a night out but also looking for value. Food was a mixed bag for us.... Starting with the smashburger was genuinely disappointing as the burger itself was dry and advertised as a "French onion" smashburger that failed to deliver any of the rich, savory flavor we expected with a name like "French onion smashburger". The hot honey Mac and cheese was very good and flavorful... The hot being more of a vinegary heat than I expected but the cream sauce was rich. Speaking of value earlier.... Smashburger was $20 and the Mac and cheese was $28. Entrees were $10-15 more it seemed but previous reviews all spoke highly of the entrees and would want to try them if we visit again. The overall service experience was disappointing for us. Not for the demeanor of the staff but everything else... We had a decent size group of 8 (5 adults and 3 kids) and was fortunate to have a dining room to help the kids burn some energy while not bothering the other diners. However, from ordering to entrees to arrive was 45 very hungry minutes. It also took 20+ mins just to get drinks. Once the food arrived, they also were short two of the kids meals which was thankfully corrected quick. We then were somewhat "gently" being asked to wrap things up by 3 staff members in 10 mins making the rounds to clear plates and any to go containers. We all understand the business in the food industry and turning tables, and trust me, after an hour from arriving to food on the table we wanted to get home for bed time. However, really sours the experience and would not advocate going here with large groups.... Between the kitchen and staff I can't say you'd have a guaranteed good time.

Good local bar in an area that is really lacking non chain restaurants. Good beer specials and…read moreIrish food

Service and beer was good but food was not. Restaurant smelt like weed right when we walked in as…read morewell

What brought me here was the fact that they have outdoor dining. The weather was so beautiful the…read moreday I went, we spoke to the host and asked to sit outside. Since we didn't have a reservation, we put our name on the list and sat at the bar. The bartender was helping me select beers to add to my flight and was able to give me samples to try. We got our flights which tasted great, we were quickly seated outside afterwards and everything else went well. Food, service, drinks and the view of the river made our lunch feel very special.

This is a really neat spot set in an old mill building right on the water. It's more than just a…read morebrewery; they've got a solid food menu too. There's bar seating, tables, outdoor space, and even fire pits, and the overall atmosphere is spot on. We didn't love our particular table - we were seated right where people line up to order beer, so it felt like they were basically standing at our table. If I went back, I'd probably ask to sit somewhere else or just grab a seat at the bar. The beer was decent, with about 8-10 varieties on tap. You can tell this is a local favorite. What a great place to meet up and connect with friends! Definitely worth checking out.

We've driven by Whalen Cafe on West Shore Road in Warwick like a bazillion times & last night, we…read morefinally gave in to our curiosity. The moment we stepped inside, it had that classic neighborhood bar feel & was bursting with character & authenticity. The vibe is no frills, down-to-earth & completely unpretentious. Just the essentials: good food at a great price, full bar & staff that knows what they're doing. Regulars chat like old friends & first-timers get a look but fit right in. Hubby zeroed in on the snail salad listed on the whiteboard & couldn't resist ordering it. It ended up being the thinnest-shaved scungilli either of us has ever eaten! Was it the best snail salad I've ever had (Uncle Tony's in Cranston still has that rank for me)? No... but it was super tender & flavorful. Would we order it again? Yes. A quick heads-up: it's cash-only, but fortunately, there's an ATM onsite so settling your tab is never an issue. Whalen Cafe is one of those classic local gems that remind you why neighborhood spots matter.

I swear I've reviewed this place before- was it taken down? Did I write it in my mind? Drove by the…read moreother day and remembered that I LOVE this place....I think I said my initial impression upon walking into this place with my sister for the first time was the vibe of a bar that would be labeled "for boys only"...but it is so much more than that....local, cheap, and fun! Great food, good beer, and I love the local atmosphere- it definitely has vibes from my childhood of down to earth and no frills but with everything that you need and a great bartender. It was cash only when I went. I ordered the hot Italian grinder and it rocked my world!