We have been meaning to try this place before going to the theater, which we finally did. As we were going to share appetizers we were seated in the bar area. The more formal dining area is in a separate space. The place has a conservative old fashioned vibe with dark paneling, well spaced seating with comfortable chairs (a plus indeed!) and although full allowed for easy conversation (another plus). Our server, Jodie, was cheerful, attentive and efficient. The piano player starts later which on this occasion suited us fine. We ordered drinks to start with: a Hakuna Mojito (in recognition of the Lion King where we were headed to next) for my wife and a glass of Pinot Noir from Elkton Oregon - all which suited both of us. We also had a large bottle of Pellegrino to wash it all down. A delicious Burrata, bacon wrapped scallops, well done crispy fries done just right, and a dish of Rabe and White Beans. The last is something that I would not have ordered but we decided to try it - I was pleasantly surprised and impressed by it. A dish worth having. I had to end up with a decent espresso. The check came to $122, paying with a credit card for the two of us, a little more than I expected but well worth it. We left our server a tip of some 24%. The meal and food might be worth five stars. We will see how it goes for subsequent visits. The restaurant is now on our radar and we will be back and also recommend it to friends. read more

What an excellent dining experience. The restaurant has a really chill vibe. The lighting sets a certain mood. We stopped in before catching a show at the Performing Arts Center and the staff got us in and out with plenty of time to walk to the show. For my entree I had the double cut pork chop which was cooked perfectly, served over mushrooms, apples and broccoli rabe. What am excellent meal. I totally loved it. My girlfriend had the pasta fagioli soup which she really loved, along with the scallops wrapped in bacon. Both were absolutely delicious! We wanted to stay for dessert but had to leave, We will definitely be back again. read more

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Out with the hubby for date night and happened to see The George and the menu looked ok so we headed in. He noticed downstairs (it was Sat night) it was a comedy show night - so we ended up going downstairs... The vibe down there is cute, couches, dim lit, comics, small stage, Ordered a ton of food. Got some drinks. It was a good night, the comics were funny, the place is small enough for lots of crowd participation. The food was just meh, but I imagine you dont go here for the food after having been in the club, Loved the vibe and would go back for drinks and another show. Would just eat somewhere else next time. The staff was all great, super welcoming and friendly! read more

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2.5/5 stars Beautiful venue I'm sure in the light of day. We came here in evening for Valentine's Day and left a bit disappointed, especially given the $200+ bill. Drinks were the best part, and the crab cakes were fine, but my steak was cold and poorly presented, and the lamb chops felt overpriced for the portion. We were seated downstairs despite reserving upstairs, and valet parking wasn't mentioned, so we paid to park separately. Overall, I don't want to judge the entire restaurant by a single busy holiday service, but for the price, the experience left us underwhelmed. With better communication, attention to detail, and consistency in the kitchen, this place could be worth the splurge -- but unfortunately, Valentine's Day just wasn't it for us. Probably one of the only bad restaurant experiences in dealing with a restaurant that is in $100s of dollars in table price since I've lived here. Very underwhelming. Definitely couldn't risk going back. read more

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It is not The George I remember. Haven't been in a while and decided for a Valentine's Day dinner with my girlfriend. Well, the meal was not worth the money. Lobster was overcooked in seafood fra diavolo. The stuffed mushroom appetizer served on a bed of wilted lettuce? Are we in 2002 to put 5 stuffed mushrooms on wilted lettuce leaves? The lamb was actually good, so that saved it. I will say that it is unlikely I'll come back to the George. But, I used to love this place. read more

The George on Washington St - Seafood Fra Diavolo - American Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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Our bartender was the very best (Tayla, I think?) so let's start there. Her energy was so genuine & positive. I bet that there are a lot of folks that are HER regulars, specifically. The pianist was also really fun & jolly. He hammered out familiar tunes like Piano Man - a little on the nose, but oh well. Unfortunately, the rest of our experience was sub par. The employee who greeted us at the door hated me from the moment she looked at me. No hyperbole. She hated me & didn't even try to hide it. Eye rolls, mockery, & sarcastic smiles. I generally don't include mention of grumpy employees in my first-time visit reviews (someone might just be having a shit day - been there) but this was so egregious that I have to note it. We got the burrata special ($22) that included maybe 3-4 slices of tomato, 3-4 pieces of prosciutto, and a few toast points. Aside from the tomato being ice cold (you can't serve tomatoes ice cold!) it was okay. Worth $22? Definitely not. And oooohhh baby, the drinks were bad. Like, really bad. Like, scrunch up your face after a sip bad. It seemed like the bartenders were following drink recipes line by line, so there was probably no fault in the execution, but instead major fault in the recipes themselves. The bar seemed outdated. Thick wine glasses, super basic (& bad) cocktails, & TVs. Maybe I'm in the minority here, but I just don't think TVs have any place in a gorgeous wood-paneled, stain glass windowed, swanky piano lounge. I think The George really needs to reevaluate their bar management situation. I would probably not return, unfortunately, unless someone specifically asked me to meet them there. read more

This place is absolutely incredible! We showed up randomly on a Saturday night and they were able to accommodate us easily on the bar side. From the outside the place looks a little divey, but inside it is beautifully decorated and furnished. Very colonial means modern, dark heavy wood, linen table cloths and cozy/comfy seating. The food and drink meanu is extensive and impressive! I got a major kick out of signature cocktails all being revolutionary wat themed. I ordered "The Pear-fect President" and it truly was a perfect cocktail. For dinner I ordered the surf and turf special. The filet was cooked and seasoned to perfection, the shrimps were large and you could tell the mashed potatoes were freshly made in house. This is place could go back and back to! read more

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Check out their Monday night specials, entrées & a bottle of wine for $55. What a great deal in this day and age of dining prices increasing. We met friends there and all of us enjoyed our dinners. I have the slow cooked beef shank on the special menu, moist and tasty like grandma's Sunday dinners. It came with soup, salad and wine, tho not high end, but very drinkable. George is reliable for a tasty meal in a swanky environment and very good service. read more

The George on Washington St - Menu - American Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

I was pleasantly surprised at this restaurant that is a block away from the convention center. The ambiance is amazing! It's a mix of high end dining with a casual feel. The drinks were wand my salmon was so flavorful. The service was good and pleasant. I look forward to returning. read more

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The ambiance is very fun! Lots of options on where to sit from fun half round couches to normal tables. It gives vibes of old school rat pack days, with a patriotic flair. Servers are very nice and attentive. Food options were great, I went for brunch and portions were great. Food came out hot and fresh and delicious. The drinks were very good, with a variety of options with cocktails. They have valet during the week. read more

When dining out, if the food is fantastic, I can overlook mediocre service or ambiance. The George, on the other hand, provides great ambiance and service, but the food was nothing particularly special or memorable. Our favorite dish was the pork chop, which was paired with classic sweet apple and maple flavors, and a hearty mound of home style mashed potatoes. The French onion soup was sweet and comforting, but the focaccia used made me miss a traditional bread crouton that is better suited to soak up broth. Similarly, the salty toppings and flavor combination of the prosciutto and arugula pizza and garlicky Asiago crust was really good. Like the soup, the "bread" was disappointing as the dough showed no signs of being grilled, and it was tough and chewy like a store bought Boboli. * Note, they charge a 4% fee for payment by credit card, which seems excessive and unethical. read more

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Unfortunately never got to dine. Reservations were for 6pm and by 6:45pm we were no closer to being seated. There were many others who never got seated. Felt bad for wait staff who were crazy busy but there was definitely an overbooking error. Would have been nice if we were informed that in the speakeasy downstairs, we could have eaten before the show. read more

Amazing as always! The George is a consistently great dining experience. The ambiance is perfect for a romantic date night and we were seated near the bar where the owner and various other musicians played the piano. So many talented individuals! The dirty martinis with blue cheese olives and sangria were perfectly made. The calamari with the Thai chili sauce was phenomenal, it was crispy and tasty. My husband said it was the best calamari he has had. We both thoroughly enjoyed our entrees, I had the chicken francese and he had the short ribs. If you are going to a show at PPAC, this is the perfect location for a pre-show meal...then you can stop back for a drink and live entertainment after as well. I also love that the owner stops by tables to check on your meal! read more

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I went here for dinner for my birthday I did not enjoy the meal but I was pleasantly pleased with the waiter which made up for the disappointment with the meal. I ordered the veal dish and the veal was very bland no flavor. My replacement dish was the beef short ribs which were okay. The beef short rib was cold but thankfully the mash potatoes were hot. My husband ordered the risotto and scallops dish. He enjoyed the scallops but the risotto wasn't fully cooked and some of it was crunchy. We also ordered the crab cakes and although the crab cakes had good flavor and seasoned well. The crab cakes had a lot of filler of breadcrumbs very little crab. The restaurant was beautifully decorated and the piano playing was lovely. read more

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Best pork chop I ever had! Ambience was nice. Staff were super friendly and helpful. Everything on the menu sounded good. I got their pork chop on recommendation. It didn't disappoint. read more

The George on Washington St - Pork chop - American Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Went here before the P-Bruins game to have a quick drink and wow what a cool place! The interior is a travel back in time, the Bartender was professional and courteous, will go back to try the food.....Definitely will go back! read more

The George on Washington St - The Facade - American Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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We went to see our favorite singer. He is and was top notch! The food however got my husband ill for a few days

This experience could have been so much better. The food was good, however I can't speak for the drinks, since I never received my drink order even after my wife asking twice and myself asking once. We were rather disappointed at this time and passed on dessert. Our server, Madison, was very rude and she seemed as though she would rather not be there. When we asked for our check she literally dropped it on the table and said, " there it is". her attitude spoiled the whole evening. Not even a thank you . Based on our experience, I would not suggest this establishment to anyone. The staff ruined the ambiance. This, unfortunately, in how our night out started. read more

Awesome Holiday brunch!!! Food, service, ambiance and if course cocktails were great. read more

The George on Washington St - Awesome Sunday brunch !!! The Bloody Mary topped with a lobster tail says it all. - American Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Went to the comedy show @ the Hyde speakeasy & had a great time. Impressive talent for an unexpected venue. Loved the drinks. Ended up eating a bite after & staying a little while longer. Nice staff. Great valet! (Gabe went back to my car to get my phone due to leaving it there.). Love the upstairs bar as well. Little loud compared to the softer more sultry speak easy - but still great! read more

The George on Washington St - Headliner for the night in a full house. - American Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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What's nice about the George is its versatility. They have a main dining room if you're in the mood for a more formal sit-down experience, a separate bar area that's a bit livelier and often has live music, and a basement "speakeasy" type of space that's more suitable for late nights and nightcaps. Whatever your mood, there's a space for you. I tend to gravitate towards the bar. The bartenders are friendly, knowledgeable, and they make a strong drink. While I don't usually opt for a full meal, I do really enjoy their small shareable plates. Their Thai chili calamari is a personal favorite of mine. Topped with roasted peanuts and crispy arugula, there's a lot of great flavors and textures and I like that they include tentacles as well as rings. The stuffed mushrooms are another standout. Perfect for noshing. Occasionally, I'll even throw in a margherita pizza, which is always solid. The space itself is a huge selling point for this spot. The bar area is gorgeous with beautiful moldings. For me, The George is the perfect downtown spot for when you just want a drink or two and some light bites. read more

This place was great! We went got a private party and the food was amazing, the staff were so friendly, and the drinks were tasty. We ended up going back the next night for cocktails! read more

The George on Washington St - Espresso martini - American Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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Wasn't sure if they did take out, happy they did. The man who answered the phone was very nice. The presentation of the food was very good. Only missing the crustini with the charcuterie board but other than that very happy. read more

The George on Washington St - Charcuterie, Salmon, Chicken Milanese - American Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

This was a real find. It's been in Providence for 4 years. Never found it. Great prices. Street parking. Friendly staff. We just had drinks and a charcuterie board. Love the dark romantic blue light setting. We missed the piano player. Defiantly will be back. read more

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We made reservations for our anniversary and were very pleased! We did have to wait 30 minutes but it was worth it. Drinks and food were flavorful - super friendly staff. We went on a Saturday night and there was live music (singer and piano) and it was the perfect addition. The banana cream pie for dessert was incredible! We look forward to coming back for our next anniversary. read more

I came here for the first time for Thanksgiving dinner, and was very pleased. While it wasn't perfect, I am still giving the George five stars because the ambience was lovely, the service was great and the food was very delicious. My husband started with, "The George ", which is The George's version of the Old Fashioned. He said it was excellent. We started with a calamari appetizer and Caesar salad. I thought the calamari was just OK. I've had better and I've had worse. The Caesar salad was very delicious. Nice and fresh and I could taste the anchovies but it was not too anchovy-y. I had the ravioli, stuffed with lobster and crab meat. While the dough was a bit thick, the sauce was lovely and the filling was delicious. If I were nitpicking, I would say the dough needed to be rolled or put through the pasta machine one more time. My husband had the steak Milanese, and he said it was very good. I felt he wished he had ordered a different steak but he did say it was cooked perfectly. Another dessert. We each had our own dessert. I had the strawberry Tres leches cake. My husband had the banana cream pie and my daughter had the chocolate cake. I overheard our waiter, describing the desserts to another table, and I knew immediately I wanted the strawberry Tres leches cake. Tres Leches is one of my favorite desserts. With that said, I was disappointed because the milk mixture had not soaked into the cake. So to describe it as a Tres Leches cake was not accurate. It was really more like a strawberry shortcake. It was a generous portion, and it was still delicious. I just didn't think it should be positioned as a Tres Leches cake. My husband had the banana cream pie, said it was the best banana cream pie he's ever had. Our waiter said that some people come just to have the banana cream pie. We know why. Speaking of our waiter, he was awesome. I did not catch his name, but he was very friendly and warm and attentive. In addition, the owner stopped in to introduce himself, and to ask how everything was. Although it wasn't a perfect meal, I would still come back and recommend the George for a fine dining experience. I'd like to come back for their regular menu, not the Thanksgiving menu. If I could give 4.75 stars, that's what I would give. read more

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Eddie the server was the best!!! Food was incredible. Beautiful restaurant, perfect pvd vibes.

Came here today for a late brunch for a friends birthday. It was so nice with high class decor. Who doesn't love a plus seat to eat in, so much better than a metal chair. The waitress was beyond nice. Very friendly and had great opinions on the menu that she shared. She was so kind the birthday girl wanted to have her sit down and join us. The menu had a good amount of options and fair prices. My French toast with fruit was really tasty and I felt the price was appropriate. A really great place to catch a late afternoon brunch and talk. Owner came around checking on us. It was clear they were closing to turn over to dinner service but absolutely no one rushed us. Honestly this will be my brunch go to now, they really treated us well read more

Came in because I saw Mozzarella Cakes on the menu and they did not disappoint: gooey, warm, perfectly crisp, and the sauce was a great complement. The crispy chicken sandwich was less memorable, it was fine. Would suggest Iron Works or even Popeyes over this one, fries were solid. Service was attentive but food took a while to arrive. The vibe is cool, but it felt like they were trying to be fancy while simultaneously saving on maintenance. Wires not hidden by molding, a run down restroom, poor sound insulation. read more

The George on Washington St - Crispy chicken sandwich, fries, mozzarella cakes - American Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Our table wasn't ready when we got there and we weren't seated for another 15 min. We ordered right away and 35 min later we still had not gotten it food/salads. No explanations, no apologies and noting from management. So poorly run. I would never go back. ​ read more

It is such a beautiful place to have brunch!! I went there for live music and drinks one night. It was very lovely ambience. But when I tried their brunch, I liked it even more! The room was old school beautiful. I really enjoyed the decorations and relaxing atmosphere. The sandwiches was so scrumptious. Service was very friendly. I will definitely go back!! read more

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The service was great. We loved our waiter. We just didn't really enjoy the food. We got a pizza and calamari as an appetizer. They were both good. I enjoyed the calamari. We then got the mussels and chicken for our entrees. They were both just okay. read more

Came back to The George on Washington St with a friend for brunch. We didn't have a reservation and just walked in. We were greeted by a nice gentleman and seated us by the bar area. Our server was very nice. I had the Philadelphia steak and cheese sandwich with fries. The Philadelphia steak and cheese sandwich had steak with sautéed mushrooms and caramelized onions. It was really good and very filling. I also had a speciality cocktail called the Eleanor. This has sparkling wine, hibiscus and orange blossom apertivo, and grapefruit juice. It was very refreshing. Definitely worth coming back! read more

The George on Washington St - Eleanor - American Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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Food was average, salad dressing bland, food not hot when served, veggie burger tasted like it was a microwaved frozen Dr Praeger burger. Sat us 30 minutes after our reservation was supposed to be. I was not impressed. read more

Excellent jazzy ambiance with Logan Vale on the piano, great food and service too ! !

1st - website not up to date. Not hard to do. 2nd - Caesar salad - over dressed, restaurant supply house croutons, and old, wilted romaine. Unforgivable. 3rd - Chicken Francaise over linguine. Took 59 minutes and a reminder while the bartender (I was at the bar) mostly avoided eye contact except once to ask if I wanted more wine when my glass was 2/3 full. It was not at all busy so I don't understand the wait. When it finally arrived: - chicken was tough - maybe not a big deal, but spaghetti instead of the advertised linguine - absolutely swimming in a highly salted sauce that tasted like Lipton's chicken soup with a bit of a fishy taste. read more

The entire time there was a WASTED young woman sitting next to me and my husband at the bar. She was barely holding on to her glass of wine and loudly arguing with her boyfriend/husband. It was so awkward and completely ruined our date. I made a joke to the bartender saying that I thought she was going to spill her wine on me all night (which was clearly a possibily) and she casually said that this is normal and they fight here all the time. This was supposed to be a date night for my husband and I and it was completely ruined. The staff clearly saw she was not okay and just ran with it. Not to mention it was a 200+ bill. If I wanted this experience, I would have gone to a dive bar. read more

Alyssa is the best waitress I have ever had! Her personality is so warm and welcoming. She was so attentive to our table and everything came out perfect! Food was absolutely wonderful and the environment was so cozy and clean. We will be returning and requesting Alyssa as our server!! If you want exceptional service when you go to The George make sure Alyssa is your waitress! read more

Highlights: 1. Valet (great because it was a rainy night) 2. BURRATTA!! I just love burratta. 3. The interior is fancy yet cozy. This is a great place for a romantic date or upscale business meal or a girls night out 4. Love how on theme the establishment stays even down to cute drink names like Rosie the Riveter 5. The owner came around and introduced himself. Kept it simple but it was a class act 6. The R & B jams playing before the live basement music started- YES!! Love it! I feel like I could go on and on about the George. I really enjoyed this establishment. I had the braised mac and cheese. It was good- my only suggestion for extra little kick of flavor add a different kind of cheese on top to melt in like blue cheese. Just as good as leftovers the next day as well! We had some dessert as well. Bottom line, cool place. read more

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Nov 9, 2024. Just back from vacation and wanted a great well cooked meal. We toss around a bunch of places and searched for something new and exciting ---and landed on the George as we love their lamb chops when they have them on special. What can I say?..Another great meal with great service from start to finish. Although busy valet was running like he was at the Olympic trials. Open table res and seated right away. I appreciate they gave us the choice of two different tables. Speaks volumes as we all have different preferences. The waitress had great energy and could answer any question with precise detail. Food was great as always. I had a an issue with a gift card because I somehow got tape on it, and they bent over backwards to figure out. They researched it and did figure it out with grace --- which most places would say sorry doesn't work not our problem. I appreciated this and means they are an honest business truly committed to customers. Bravo George---you have been consistent since my first meal and I will be back for more! Sorry all no pictures of food as I was just there enjoying--- but felt important to post about the consistent excellence in food and service read more

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