I love a cafe with personality. A place that was created by an artist and a good sense of humor…read more When you pull up to Starry Night you see they have two parking spots in front with funny little signs. I have a picture below. We visited RI during the Christmas season, so we not only got to see how lovely this cafe was, but also their awesome Grinch-themed Christmas decor. The walls are filled with cool artwork, but the centerpiece is a mural on the wall of Van Gogh's masterpieces "Starry Night." The owner, Mia, is great to talk to. She takes great pride in what she has envisioned here, and I'm always happy to support a great, small business. She told me about all of their craft latte's and it was really hard to choose. I went with a Gingerbread latte and my wife had the Rhode Islander, which is a latte with coffee syrup. There are so many other drinks to try, so I will probably try to come back while I'm still in town. The latte's were delicious and really such a treat. They also have some pastries, which most are baked in-house. They looked really good! I also love the merchandise they sell which was all local products and things made by local artists. I highly recommend going to Starry Night if you're in the area and skip the chains like Starbucks and Dunkin Donuts.

Cute locally owned cafe in Smithfield. I had been wanting to try Starry Night for awhile and I…read morefinally made plans to meet a friend here. The cafe has comfortable couch and plush chair seating, as well as tables with traditional cafe chairs and is decorated so nicely with the starry night theme, and also cat lover decor. So cute! We both opted for iced coffees - my 16 oz Twix decaf latte ($8.50) was ok, but didn't have enough coffee taste - It tasted more like a sweet milk, and it was pretty pricey for the size. I also ordered a chocolate croissant ($5.99), which was very good. Service was super sweet - everyone was very kind and friendly and accommodating with special requests. The house made pop tarts looked delicious, and I would also like to try their biscuits.

When Taylor S and I arrived at Laura's tonight we were starving! Our server Delaney got our orders…read morein (and out) super fast for us and we were beyond appreciative! She was a wonderful server---friendly, helpful, personable and concerned about the allergy we mentioned. She was truly wonderful. Food was really good. It was fresh and fixed our starving problem. We also each left with half of our meal for tomorrow as portions were generous and pricing was good! The place was packed with functions and celebrations which was odd for a Monday, but good for business! We can't wait to come back for cool drinks next time!

Recently stopped at Laura's with Meg M and we were starving. I used to work down the street from…read moreLaura's and visited a few other times too. When I went with Meg M we were sat immediately and the server, Delaney, asked if we wanted drinks or apps, we explained we were starving and were ready to order our entrees. Delaney understood the assignment and got our food to us quick! At one point she apologized for not checking on us sooner, but really she checked on us often. She was lovely and engaging! My friend ordered the grilled chicken pesto sandwich with tots. I tried a a tot and they were crispy! I had the bang bang shrimp bowl. The shrimp and sauce on the shrimp was great and the avocado was super creamy. The rice was a little hard though, kind of like day old rice (rice I would have used to make fried rice honestly.) I wish the dish came with a side of the sauce to mix in with the other veggies and rice. While we were there I saw someone eating dessert and also saw the salmon entree. Both looked great! They also offer tons of specials throughout the week. I'll definitely be back!

We had an incredible experience at Blackie's. The food was absolutely phenomenal from start to…read morefinish. We started with the Chicken Marsala Stuffed Mushrooms, which were packed with rich, savory flavor. I ordered the 'Shroomy Grilled Cheese, and it was next-level comfort food; gooey, earthy, and perfectly balanced. My husband and aunt both had the New School Smash Burger, and they couldn't stop raving about it. Every dish was bursting with flavor and truly "to die for." Our server, David, made the night even better. He was attentive, upbeat, and genuinely kind; an overall great spirit with a fantastic attitude who elevated the entire dining experience. David even brought us some of their popcorn, which was so delicious and such a fun extra touch. We loved the food, we loved the service, and we will definitely be back; highly recommend.

I truly don't understand this place after eating here a few times. It is always packed ... the…read moreparking lot literally looks like a shopping mall with cars parked along the street. It has almost a cult-like following after reading the reviews. In my experience, everything I have ordered was okay ... but nothing incredibly amazing vs. the price. I have not seen higher menu prices outside of Manhattan. Two sandwiches and one beer came to $78 after the tip. You read that correctly ... a burger with fries, a pulled pork sandwich with side salad and the cheapest draft beer on the menu ... $78!!! The wings/tenders were over $20 ... in fact, other than the side upgrades, nothing on the menu was under $20. If you are charging $25 for a 'diner burger' and fries, it better be an amazing burger. Mine was no better than Five Guys and less tasty than a Shake Shack. Given the prices, one wouldn't expect that you'd get potato chips with your burger. In order to get French fries ... it's a $5 upcharge. A side salad is $9. I don't mind paying more for quality ... and Blackie's quality is probably high as their meats, vegetables, potatoes, etc. all list the origin place. However high the quality is, for me anyways, the food doesn't seem much different taste-wise, than anywhere else that is much less expensive. Having said that, the portions are huge. The nachos look like they are meant for an entire table and everything is served on metal cafeteria-style trays. Good for them though because the place is huge and always packed. The crowd here is very typical 'Rhode Island'. Expect to see a lot of anchor tattoos, lifted Jeeps with no doors in the parking lot, young 20 - 40 year old crowd who probably played high school football or baseball back in the day and still enjoy telling stories about it. There are no shortage of cross-fitters here. There is a nice buzz of conversation and energy ... but this is not the place you want to go if you don't like crowds. Inside is weird. The walls are painted black and the chairs/tables look like something in a boutique hotel. It looks a little more like a corporate hotel lobby or wedding function hall vs. a restaurant ... especially given the typical crowd. This is not the sports bar it appears to be on the outside. Overall, my 3-stars may seem harsh. But that's an average score ... and honestly, my food has always been average. Maybe I need to try the pizza. If you have deep pockets and like huge portions, you probably won't be disappointed in this place. The service is great, although 2 people working a packed bar, you will wait a bit if you need anything. Also, I came to watch the big game and for some reason they hung pendant lights which dangle down from around the bar. While they make everyone look better, the TVs are blocked by the lights. Very odd.

My favorite after work breakfast spot! Love anything on their menu but the chicken and waffles were…read morewhat I was craving this time. It was so yummy, hit the spot. Had a few Bloody Mary's also a hard choice this time I tried the garden vodka infused bloody-it was bloody good!! Looking forward to my next work night and my next meal at the Rhody Hen!

Delicious breakfast this morning. The server was the nicest server Ive had in a long time. The best…read morepart? The bill! A huge veggie omelet, home fries, toast and unlimited ice coffee refills, and tax came to $15.10! I haven't left a restaurant in a lonnnnggggg time after just throwing down a $20! Plenty of parking. Highly recommend this location-as good as EP!

Although I don't drink coffee, I'm all in for coffee shop vibes, good food and pastries and…read morebrewology has that! We ordered the burrata avocado toast and pesto caprese panini, both satisfied our taste buds. I do wish they offered optional chicken to the panini sandwich as that would have elevated it but nonetheless still great. On a Sunday morning, there was plenty of seating, the vibes were cozy and comfy. You order at the counter and then the wonderful staff calls out names for orders.

I came here for the first time today. They have a wide variety of coffees and different flavors…read more They also have a good selection of food options for snacks as well as breakfast and lunch options. Today I had the blueberry crumble iced coffee. It was so delicious and the perfect mix of sweet and savory. The service was fast and prompt. I am excited to come back and try more coffees.

I had seen Terrazza come up a few times on Google Maps but never quite made it over there. I'm…read morehappy that yesterday I was able to change that! We made a 5:45 reservation but when we arrived the restaurant wasn't super busy so I'm not sure we necessarily needed to. The restaurant itself is absolutely gorgeous. They have a large bar when you first walk in, a main room, a porch like seating area, and outdoor seating. It was all decorated beautifully and was elegant but inviting. Our waiter was named Matt, and he was also excellent. Easily able to answer any questions, friendly, inviting, and attentive but not overbearing. He made our first visit a great one! I had the seafood pappardelle and the significant other had the sesame tuna. My pappardelle was excellent. A great portion or scallops and shrimp. Usually I find calamari to be chewy but this was nice and tender. At $31 they're not giving the food away but I found the price to be adequate for the portion. All in all it's a great restaurant and there are options on the menu that I would be excited to try in the future! Although the parking lot is large it fills up fast so I would recommend arriving to a reservation early.

Went to Terrazza for the first time and sat on the Patio on a Nice night and WOW did I love it!…read moreThere with my Sis and Mom, we had Calamari Appetizer (all 3 of us liked it) I had the Chicken Marsala and it was delicious over Mashed Potatoes. My Sister had the Tuna, cooked to perfection over a Savory Scallion Risotto and my Mother had a Standard Burger. Food Great, Service friendly and attentive and the Pati is a nice space to have a meal. Not sure why it averages under 4 on Yelp, I give it a SOLID 4.4

I have enjoyed this location three times and each time my son and I have ordered the same meals…read morebecause we liked it so much we didn't want to try anything else! I order the chilaquiles plate($15) and for only ($4 )more I at a side or birria. All of it together is pure perfection! My nine year old orders the "egg-ceptional" breakfast ($14) with a 1 side chocolate chip pancake($5) . He never leaves anything on the plate! He loves it that much. The restaurant is also decorated beautifully I get Mexican vibes (I'm Mexican). My son and I will continue enjoying this location maybe one day we will be adventurous and try new plates!

I've stopped by three times now for brunch and each time has been pretty good. Today we came in…read morebefore noon and the location was pretty busy. The restaurant itself is decorated nicely. Lots of seating and I like the music that they play. You can definitely tell that this is a Latin inspired restaurant. Our waiter came over and he was pleasant as well. He was also the bartender but did well making sure all of his tables were taken care of along with the bar. I ordered a Coke and the crab cake Benedict. The significant other had the tea and chilaquiles. I really enjoyed my benefit. The chipotle hollandaise was slightly spicy but not overwhelming. Eggs were poached well, the crab cake was tasty, and the home fries were nice and crispy. No real complaints there! The chilaquiles were smaller than I thought they'd be but the significant other said he liked them. So, why 4 stars? I've been here before and while it's good some dishes don't blow me away. But I definitely keep coming back.

From the moment we walked in, I knew it was going to be a good night - atmosphere was warm,…read morewelcoming and had a lot of charm. I've seen on social media that people complained about the new location having mainly street parking - we both found parking easily on the street - quit yer b*tchin' people lol. Besides I believe they have a lot behind the restaurant that we didn't have to use but it's there if needed. We were the only ones there when we first walked in but more patrons came in as the night went on. Made our way to the bar and orders were flowing - one warning if you're sitting at the bar, it is an open kitchen so there will be alot of aromas flowing through and may get on your clothes but really it'll just remind you of how good the food was. Also, the barstools are not the most comfy - metal stools with no backing so after 2.5 hours, we were feeling a bit achy. We ordered way more than we should've but everything just looked so good! We got the croquettes (our absolute fave), the cauliflower, the pizza du jour (I think it had spinach, pepperoni, ricotta and garlic) and for entrees we got the fish tacos and the Orecchiette. Not one complaint - everything was divine. Croquettes were melty, smoky little nuggets of heaven and our favorites bites of the night. The pizza had a great balance of flavors and the crust was thin and crispy. We were so full but had a few bites of the fish tacos and pasta - the fish was cooked to perfection and the aioli it came with topped it perfectly. Pasta was different - had a scallion cream sauce that was a nice change up from your typical Alfredo. Don't sleep on this place - the street is busy being on a main road but so well worth the visit, I didn't catch our bartender's name but he and a few other servers were super personable and friendly - gave us just enough time in between meals and personal space to not hover. Absolutely will return!

I have a couple of favorites. The grilled crusted salmon over a vegetable hash is delicious. When…read moreeveryone is trying to put a great spin on Brussels Sprouts, trust me Chris has nailed this. I recommend the Lamb Sirloin this is an epic combination of wonderful flavors and accents. Try the fish tacos.