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    The Slow Rhode

    4.4 (298 reviews)
    ModerateSouthern, Bars, American
    Closed 5:00 pm - 1:00 am (Next day)

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    Burger*
    Ann Marie C.

    Came on a Wednesday evening. Nice sized, shared parking lot. Decent menu. For our table, we ordered the shrimp and grits that was nice and buttery, jerk chicken sandwich which was a bit bland. With jerk chicken, I expected bolder flavors. Chicken is also shredded. It comes with a nice slaw, fries, fried plantains, and on a brioche bun. We also had someone who ordered a hamburger. Basically only a bun with a lettuce leaf and marmalade. Tasted decent but definitely not a big burger. Fries are good. Service was mid. Didn't check in on us, only when we called for them, although they just sat at the bar.

    Fish Sandwich
    Guinevere F.

    Absolutely delicious. Bartender was super sweet. Both people working the bar were helpful and answered my questions. Kitchen and menu are really well put together and dominate. I usually get a cocktail but this time I got a beer. I enjoyed my drink but the food really knocked my socks off.

    Tiny Red Beet Hummus
    William A.

    Been coming to Providence for years and always meant to eat here, however as they do not take reservations it was always left off the list. Finally made it and it did not disappoint. The wait was worth it and Slow Rhode is now on my must stop list everytime I visit. Our server was great and we love that they have later hours with a full menu. Hard to pick a favorite but probably goes to the Shrimp and Grits. Crazy low price for the portion it was. The Duck Drumettes were killer and the side of Chedder polenta fries were killer. Green beans were great and ordered a burger we had to pack up we were so full (also very good even hours later). Can't wait to come back

    Zero Proof Cocktail
    Tracy A.

    I was looking for somewhere not too fancy but with great reviews to grab a quick bite while on business travel. I came access The Slow Rhode by searching Yelp near me. The place is in a small collection of restaurants- it looks like some sort of concept for this that is cute. But it's not a food hall as each place has its own individual location with one shared parking lot. It's small inside with just a bar with seating and tables along one back wall. It's cute and intimate with wooden chairs and benches and a nice bar wall with bottle. Ambiance is dark and candle lit and there is a nice music selection playing in the background. It is loud, so don't go here if you want or need somewhere quiet. The menu is small but seems intentional. There are several small plates to choose from and here were mine: - Duck fat confit toast - this was not a fav of mine. I didn't actually enjoy the consistency of the fat on top of the toast - Duck drummettes - best thing on the menu! The duck was so tender it fell off the bone and the sauce is awesome! - Fried fish sandwich - it was a solid choice. The jalapeño was spicy, but once I removed that, it was good. I wish the slaw was a bit more creamy, but it was a large and fried fresh piece of fish, so I recommend it - zero proof cocktail - not a favorite; it was too sweet or something for me was off. It may be because I love a good alcoholic cocktail, but for someone who doesn't drink, it's well made The prices are good; all 4 items total came to $38 before taxes and tip. All in all, I would come back for another visit just knowing what to try next.

    Grilled Tuna Salad.. amazing!
    Jeremy H.

    This is my favorite little casual place to go in Rhode Island! Menu is always changing and the options are amazing. Small, medium and large plates with lots of flavor and culinary inspiration! The bar and craft cocktails are always amazing. The duck drummettes with the white sauce, a must!

    Duck Drumettes
    Megan H.

    I went out to eat pretty late on a weekend night, and slow rhode was one of the few places still open! I had gone once a few years before, but I think it got even better since that first time! We got duck drumettes, which were juicy and had a delicious white bbq sauce on top. We also got baba ghanoush toast and some really good mac and cheese with bread crumbs, and a burger! Everything was quite good and hit the spot!

    Shahané M.

    Came her with a friend. We immediately saw some chair openings at the bar so there we went. The bartender was friendly, quick and attentive to us. Drinks and food were great. The restaurant has dim lighting giving it a relaxed feel ambiance.

    Kevin M.

    A new favorite in Providence. Drinks were prepared perfectly. Impressive signature cocktail menu. American Chop Suey with ground chicken and pork, along with pickled jalapeños was a great dish. Fried chicken sand, cooked perfectly, paired with a size of fresh and crispy fries. Can't wait to come back and explore the rest of the menu.

    Fisherman's Pie
    Cade H.

    Small restaurant, big flavors! Food first. The spicy chicken sandwich was a great combination of tangy and spicy. The chicken was especially tender and juicy. The fries it came with were seasoned with a delicious Cajun style seasoning that made me wish they would never end. The fisherman's pie was a delicious take on a chicken pot pie, but with fish. The crust was flaky and the filling savory. The only thing I didn't care for was the room temp water served with no offer of ice. I prefer my water cold. Other than that, it was fantastic and I highly recommend it.

    Duck Drumettes
    Bombshell B.

    Food - Was Ok,Just okay!Not The Best But not nasty. Service-when I arrived they wasn't as responsive and each worker walked past me with out acknowledgment.I felt that was a little rude but I didn't take that much offense But once they sat me down they was better with commitment to there job and the reason they are there. So customer service got better during the stay Ambiance- it was clean but A Few nets was bothering while eaten.

    Fries with Duck Confit Burger and Bomb Jalapeño Mac and cheese.

    An awesome random Wednesday date night location. The Service was great Vibes were chill. Definitely going back there again! Jalapeños Mac and Cheese 10/10 Burger 10/10 Fries w/Duck Confit 9/10 Enjoy

    Filet O' Fish Sandwich
    Rebecca B.

    Visited The Slow Rhode in a group - waited about 20 minutes for a table. Place fills up quick on a Friday night. This time, we shared the Duck Drumettes and they were DELICIOUS! The white bbq sauce and tenderness of the duck was *chef's kiss*. I ordered the fish sandwich with fries and ate it up. The menu is pretty simple, but the food is really good. Paired my meal with tequila on the rocks. Good portion for the prices and service was quick and friendly. Would definitely recommend going with a maximum of group of three, however, as the seats are tight and you might need to wait for a seat.

    Violet H.

    I love Slow Rhode so much that I've openly bawled during an almost-break up here (shout out to our server who brought us over another entree on the house, maybe she thought more food would stave off my tears?) southern food is in my top three favorite cuisines, and I truly believe they're doin it justice over here

    The duck confit, poutine fries, insane!

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    Ask the Community - The Slow Rhode

    Is this place gluten free friendly?

    Is this place Kid friendly?

    It's a pretty tight spot, tends to be a little noisy, and food (albeit delicious), isn't super kid friendly. It wouldn't be my first choice if bringing kids.

    Are they dog friendly?

    The patio for sure is. I don't know about the interior.

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