Two hour break on Sunday morning volleyball tournament? Breakfast please. I scored some on street parking early morning to get to a hella early volleyball game at the Providence convention center. So let me be clear. I know there are some great breakfast spots nearby. Like legit brunch go to spots. But - I was not willing to give up my free parking to get there. Ha! Also did not want the tired ole breakfast sammy at the venue. So Yelp steered me here. Was thinking I'd an omelette off menu was where I'd end up but got there and found out there's a buffet with a an omelette station...was it more expensive? Not sure but for $25 there was plenty of fruit, breakfast sides, waffles, and so much more. Abraham whipped up an amazing veggie egg white omelette for me. Service was attentive and prompt. The vibe is your standard hotel dining area - forgot to mention it is the Hilton restaurant. Entrance is through the hotel lobby. It was a great sit down breakfast. read more

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After a PC Basketball game this place is a good call. Part of the hotel, but food was decent. Pricing was fair too. Nice bathrooms, easy 100' walk from AMP Center. Service was good. Drink prices fine. Not exactly a foodie place, but comfortable and easy to get in after a game. Menu was pretty diverse. Kids, families, sporty feel to it. TV's. read more

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Highly recommend for a nice beer or cocktail and wings! I went on a Saturday and it was quick to be seated. The server was very patient with us as we tried to figure out what to order. I got the wings with sweet potatoes fries and they were delicious! The portions are huge and price was reasonable. read more

The Vig is participating the in the RI Food Fight Wings 2024 competition. We had a coupon and found ourself next door at the Dunk. So... we opted to cash that coupon in! But it's didn't go as planned... First off it snowed that day. The stairs to get into the establishment- not shoveled. Weak! We get inside and present the coupon as it states before ordering. The waitress had no idea what was happening. We placed our order. 10 minutes later she approaches up about our 6 free wings with the coupon and informs us that it is only for one flavor, plum sauce, not listed on the menu. I posed the question what if someone is allergic to plus? Are real plums in the sauce? She called another higher up and told us that we can only get that one flavor as it is in a national competition. It says Rhode Island right in the competition! Plus we did the food fight last year. We went to 27 establishments and only about 2 had ules about what flavor they wanted you to try. When we entered we weren't that thrilled about the offerings and prices so after the run around and our daughters plum allergy at stake, we opted to leave and even left the coupon with no interest in returning again even for our free wings! Then decor was modern (I don't really understand the hanging punching bags) and my water was fine. Now you know our whole Vig experience. read more

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We made a reservation for breakfast. The main entrance was locked. The phone number is actually for the Hilton and sends you to a customer service line outside the country. The Starbucks employee downstairs was nice enough to tell us the only entrance to the vig that was open was through the lobby around the corner. The server was rude as soon as we walked in and I said we had a reservation. I asked for a kids menu for my daughter and was told that the kids menu was for toddlers. We ordered from the menu but everything tasted like it had been sitting out on the buffet for hours. Don't waste your time on this place. There are so many better options nearby. read more

Great service and food. Saved my nite, didn't want to go out in this freezing cold weather. It's great that they are open till 10pm, also comfortable seats and bunch of TV's help you settle and relax during your done in experience. read more

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The food was all right. The drink was amazing! I had ordered a Ruby Red Cosmo and was amazing! The service was very slow as there was one cook and one bar tender on a Sunday! The ambiance is cute and low key. Semi-like a speakeasy. Wasn't too loud or quiet. It's a hotel lounge and bar area to hangout in. I would recommend it as it was the only motion for us as we got in a little late. They also didn't have their staple New England Calm Chowder and I got the Calm Cakes and Mixed Green Salad. We waited about 45 minutes for two items. Be patient with them but the bar tender is nice. read more

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Food is not good and service lackluster. Ordered a salad and the tomatoes were not fresh -almost seemed like they were going bad. Quesadillas were awful. They were filled with more cheese than chicken and vegetable. The salsa was bland and generic. Not worth the money spent. read more

Went for first time for RI Food Fights #bestburger and was a little under impressed. The idea of the nacho burger was a great idea. The smash burger part of it took away from flavor a little. Queso could have been a little spicer, nacho chips lacked flavor (seasoning). Service was good, beer was flat. Tries to be a sports bar and a finer dining establishment all in one. Not sure they mix well together. read more

We made a reservation via OpenTable for Sunday morning, and when we arrived, they were CLOSED. What a waste of time! Not going back here ever!! read more

Been a few time and it was okay. This time ended it for us. To start .. we were meeting people that were staying at the hotel and to park in their garage to eat AT THEIR RESTAURANT ... we had to pay $30.. ridiculous. Our server took a while to get to us (not very full at the time) and then took forever to get our drink order. We ordered food at the same time which also took too long to come. However, the real killer was the pour of wine my wife got - it was humorous. Maybe a 3 ounce pour for $15. An unbelievable rip off. We also had to ask for silverware once the food came - non was provided. We then had to go find our server for the check (which was wrong) because after we ordered, we never saw him again. The reason for the extra star is because once the food came it wasnt too bad. The fries are quite good. No way we will ever be back. We will find a new place to frequent. read more

Years ago, I went to The Vig before an event at the Dunk and it was full and lively. Fast forward to July 2022 (before a concert mind you) and the place was maybe 10% full. There were darkened areas of the restaurant that were closed off, and the atmosphere gave off an "old restaurant in a soon to be closed mall" vibe. We weren't in a rush to eat as we had two hours before the concert and I'm glad we had the time as service was SLOW. It took 10+ minutes for someone to come over and take our drink order, and over 45min for our dinner to arrive. My burger could have been decent, but it was cooked well done when I asked for medium rare. The meatball sliders and spinach dip were ok. For beers they had ONE IPA and ONE Double IPA to choose from. They no longer have a website, their last Facebook post was in 2021, and they don't respond to Facebook messages. It appears they're on their last legs so I'd only recommend The Vig if you sit at the bar for a drink. Other than that, go somewhere else. read more

They still seem to be recovering from Covid closure and staff shortages. the menu is somewhat limited at the moment. The burger was juicy; the service was friendly and the drinks were stiff. read more

The decor and ambiance are great. A tourist/visitor spot as this is connected to the Hilton. The drinks are the better half of this establishment. The food was a little less than Okay. My waitress said the Mac and cheese is popular but I didn't have that. I ordered the fish and chips (or something). I was excited about the sauce (aioli) but I was left wanting more; more flavor, more freshness, more of something. My friends that didn't order the Mac and cheese didn't like their food. One had the steak and they said it was salty. I would only recommend this place for drinks. read more

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This is the restaurant/ lounge inside the Providence Hilton. It's very comfy and modern, it's inviting to hang out and have a drink. We mostly went down and got a drink before we were going out, I tend to shy away from eating full dinner in hotel restaurants because I think they are more for convenience rather then great food. Even tho here it seemed to be a focus on serving fresh, quality foods. We did get some apps of the Bourbon Bacon Caramel Popcorn ( I know how could this possibly be bad!) and house made potato chips with creamy onion dip...they were both delicious! And paired perfectly with a beer or mixed drink. Bartenders were friendly and knowledgeable about their drinks and they had some creative mixed cocktails ( and they made them strong!) read more

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If I could give this place a zero I would. Our server Tyler was terrible. I'm still waiting for our correct food to come out. The food was wrong and cold. 3 out of the 4 were done eating before the 4th meal came out. Tyler said that an employee ate the meal. One of the worst ever read more

We ordered the mozzarella sticks. They came out with balsamic vinegar smeared on the plate as if to decorate the plate. The mozzarella sticks were not sticks, they were flat and soggy since they put the mozzarella right on top of the marinara sauce. Then they had a special of meatball sliders. The meatballs definitely came from a bag of frozen food. My husband had a burger with mushrooms and cheddar on it and his rating was mediocre. We went during a time when we were the only ones in the place; 5:30 pm. It took us about 15 minutes to get our drinks. I wonder how long it would've been had the place been busy. The place is in a convenient location but the food is not worth it. read more

What a great ambiance and remodel ! The old Shula's at the Hilton is now The Vig. It opened in the Fall of 2016 and I finally got a chance to try it out for dinner. My BF and I decided to try several things and this is our review... -House Potato chips. Nice, crisp, lightly salted, yummy. -Bacon caramel popcorn Addictive, delicious, great flavor, great fresh taste -RI Fried calamari One of the best I've had in a long time. Crisp, not chewy, not greasy. Light and delicate. Great tartar sauce on the side -Korean BBQ wings. Gooey and sweet, a vinegar note in the sauce.. Meaty and salty -Mac and Cheese Creamy, light and delicious. The bacon bits on top were crisp and flavorful. Very nice dish. -Strawberry Rhubarb Ice Cream Sandwich. Light and delicious. We could taste the freshness of the jam and the great vanilla ice cream flavor. Christina was our excellent server and we got a chance to meet Don, the GM and say hi to Frank, the owner. A great choice in downtown, near the Dunkin Donuts center, the Hill and the theaters. Check it out. Credit cards accepted. Separate checks available. read more

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I came here for the first time because of RI FOOD FIGHTS' Big BURGER Blowout. What a surprise this place was! If I didn't have a clear winner the Vig was definitely up there for its burger! If you are not in the mood for a burger I would still recommend this place - it has a very cool view into the city. Honestly, a hidden gem! read more

Food is ok but service is terrible. One person running the restaurant the whole night. Drinks ran empty and zero acknowledgment waiting at bar. Hate coming here. read more

Saturday lunch. Petty much empty. Portions are generous. The bartender was a nice guy. Several TVs with college football. Bright and Sunny location of the building. The furniture is tired thought. The leather is peeling on the bar chairs and nearby sofa. read more

Best meal I've had in a long time! It's hard to believe I've been living near providence forever and hadn't tried this restaurant until now. It's attached to the Hilton hotel and right near the Dunkin' Donuts center. It has a super trendy entrance with 'the Vig' signs everywhere. It has an upscale sports bar feel inside. My boyfriend and I visited for a date night. Our service was excellent. The waiter asked how we heard about the restaurant and I told him through Instagram and yelp, and a manager came back over with a free bar snack for us to try! It was caramel and bacon popcorn - so delicious. We also ordered a bottle of red which they were out of, so the manager again brought over an even better bottle of wine and honored the cheaper price for us. I ordered the seared salmon which was to die for. The fish was cooked so well and it came served over a bed of peas, tomatoes, shrimp, and a few gnocchi. The gnocchi, even though there were just a few of them, were the star of the dish. They were more like little potato dumplings, so creamy and rich. My boyfriend had the grilled iron steak which was great too! Overall had a great experience and will definitely be back. read more

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I was very impressed by the burger at The Vig. I got a pub burger and added their special sauce to it. It had a large juicy patty and lots of great toppings. I also ordered a side salad with it instead of fries and I really enjoyed the vinaigrette dressing it came with. For a hotel restaurant, it was quite tasty. They have local Narragansett beer on draft that pairs well with a tasty burger. read more

Used to be a fan of this place as it's a great spot before or after events at the civic or convention centers. Today I ordered a side salad that was served with a sizable shard of glass in it. Very doubtful I'll put my life on the line again for a quick bite. read more

Located right next to the Dunkin Donuts Center in downtown providence, RI. on the more high end scale but really solid gourmet food. The service was solid and food came out in a timely fashion. I got the calamari for he app and salmon as my entree. My entree was a large portion and very filling. I went with a group of 20 with reservations before and they accommodated well. Parking is tough around there so you will need to park in the mall which is a 5-10 minute walk or garages and parking lots near by. read more

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Located inside the Hilton Providence, The Vig is a gastropub with a heavy sports theme inside a contemporary setting. Before you walk in there is a section that looks like an old locker room with baskets of baseballs and equipment. Inside hanging against a window are some punching bags. There is definitely a theme here. The best two words to describe The Vig are "It's fine.". There is nothing egregiously wrong with this place nor was there anything exceptional with my experience there over the course of a three day stay in the area. During my stay I ate in the restaurant twice for breakfast and took dinner to go twice. Breakfast falls into the typical format. You can either order from a menu or do a buffet. I did the buffet both times. It offered a nice spread including cold cuts, smoked salmon (with capers), fruit and cereal. For hot food there were sausages, bacon, scrambled eggs, french toast, and I believe a pancake station (possibly omelettes, I never used it). There was also a machine to toast bread and bagels. Basically the breakfast buffet had everything you would need for a good, satisfying breakfast. None of the food was particularly outstanding and oddly if you ask for ketchup and Tabasco sauce it comes in small sauce cups instead of the bottles. For dinner I had two different types of wings (on two separate days): their buffalo and Korean wings. Neither was particularly flavorful but I appreciated that they appeared roasted or baked instead of deep fried (though I could be wrong on that, they just didn't have the "crisp" you would expect from fried wings). The sauces were mild to say the least. It was like a nice BBQ sauce you'd get at the supermarket, but nothing remarkable. Their Cesar salad was good and the grilled chicken was moist and cut into nice chunks. Service ranged from excellent to okay depending on when I was there. For some odd reason they did not have a lot of coffee ready to go one morning and I had to wait a while for a refill. On the same day I had to wait for water for a reason I am unclear on (I *think* they were filtering it?). The staff really tries, but there seem to be circumstances that made it hard for them to do their best. If you're in the area this would not be my "go to" place to eat but you can't beat the convenience if you are on a tight schedule and staying at the Hilton. read more

Good bar if you're staying in the hotel and too lazy to explore downtown, but otherwise it's just another bar. I wasn't staying in the hotel but wanted to check it out anyways. Pretty good drinks menu though mostly whiskey/bourbon based or gin based . They do have a full bar. Got the spread which was alright. For food, nothing really stood out from the menu; got the clam chowder which ended up being pretty good. Service was very good. Paid 5-6$ for parking though I think they should comp it if you're coming to the bar and not staying at the hotel ..guess that's one way of having more people come to the bar.. read more

Very very long wait for food. Got the appetizer wrong, so meal came before the appetizer. Both the entree and the appetizer we're only average. No attempt to comp for the mistake. Won't be back. read more

Great place to kick back and enjoy a quiet drink (or two) after a show. The bartender was friendly and knowledgeable and the bar snacks were delicious! read more

Was immediately given attitude when coming in with a group of people for not making a reservation.....there were two tables seated at the time....sorry for trying to bring you business read more

When i stay at the providence hilton , home of the VIG i never go out Draft beer a delight (smiles on the faces of those that order cocktails) Now the food!! Even the salad that comes w the perfectly cooked burger is superb I often just get the beet salad Manager:Don runs an outstanding facility And my bartenders tonight: Madison, Antaeus friendly courteous and efficient. --food / drink service with a smile To repeat the beginning mantra:Why go out? I love this venue Rkkjr read more

Great bar and restaurant vibe with a chill atmosphere. Solid menu and drink list with a growing wine selection. Attached to the Providence Hilton but it doesn't have the cliche soulless hotel bar vibe read more

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Someone's hotel restaurants can be blah at best but thankfully that wasn't the case with our meal at The Vig. We enjoyed the poutine done well with cheese curds, gravy and hefty sparkling of meat. My husband has a burger and I had a pot roast. Both were delicious. Finally, the wait staff was on top of everything and took Good care of us despite having a large party next to ya who were acting like a bunch of dopes. I'm the face of them acting like they'd never been out in public, he kept his cool and a smile on his face. I only wish I. Oils remember his name. It was really hard not to say something to them but we saw he was a total professional and did our best to comment loudly enough that they seemed to pipe down. Just the same, the meal was good and even the breakfast buffet with the omelet and waffle station, the next morning was good. read more

We stayed at the Hilton this past weekend. We were in town for a dance competition. The girls were tired and so we decided to lay low the first night and have dinner at the hotel. I wasn't sure what to expect but, I will say I'm glad we stopped into the Vig. The server was very attentive and came right over to greet us. The decor is defiantly eye catching. Lots to look at and isn't overwhelming. We ordered the smoked buffalo wings and poutine to start. Both were very good. I had the pub burger with a side salad. Both were also very good. The manager had come by to ask the girls if they wanted a dish of ice cream for dessert. They both politely answered no thank you. However, he came back with two dishes of vanilla ice cream. I thought that was extremely kind. The girls appreciated it. Just a great overall experience here. I would highly recommend it if you're in the area. read more

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Generic hotel vibe, terrible food. The only redeeming factor was the sweet waiter who's name I didn't get but thank you nonetheless. We ordered the "bacon popcorn" which was a tiny bowl of popcorn with a little bacon on top, edible but sad. The fish and chips reminded me of some old fashioned 80's style fish fingers cooked to a crisp!! I don't know where to start with the salad, this was actually inedible, rotten cheese and rewarmed chicken to boot. I very politely told the waiter it was inedible, he was gracious and apologetic about the obviously expired situation that was happening on my plate. Upon his return from talking to the chef he explained that she said it was the style of blue cheese. Blue cheese is certainly stinky and sometimes sticky but this poor little cheese had long since past it's sell by date. Just hoping the two soggy bites don't sending me writhing into a night of food poisoning induced sweats! You've been warned, you dine at your own risk read more

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Food was delicious and very tasty ! I even got to meet the chef Guy C. I was very pleased the food looked just like it did on the picture. I can't wait to return to this place and do it all again. I really feel like I was given a VIP experience . read more

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This place is absolutely amazing and not your average sports bar- while sports is definitely the theme this restaurant takes it to a whole new level as far as quality of food , friendly comforting upscale ambiance and attention to detail. They are a scratch made kitchen and source food locally - which knocks this place out of the park! The Management , Chef and staff are incredible and the will go out of their way to be accommodating. ...I had the French Onion Burger tonight and let me say this is the best burger I have had on ages! I had the fish and chips earlier and some of the appetizers ( bacon caramel corn , homemade potato chips with scratch made French onion dip ) everything was equally incredible! If you are in and around Providence this is a must try! read more

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The Vig makes me feel like I'm an old-timey bookie meeting an important client for the fix on the Schmeling-Louis fight. Service is relaxed, which in other places usually means slow, but at The Vig you expect to sit for a while and enjoy the evening. The lighting is great, shades of dark wood with hints of amber make everyone glow. The old school sports equipment on the walls is also a nice touch, and adds to the vibe of being a more sophisticated place to watch a game than Buffalo Wild Wings. Food is fantastic. The bacon-wrapped dates are positively addictive, and both their spicy fried chicken sandwich and double bacon cheeseburger were significantly crave-worthy. My wife had the bacon Mac n cheese, which had a nice tint of extra sharp white cheddar. The only thing that I would improve about this place would be the beer list. It's not bad per se, but had a very limited variety of craft beers. With the sheer volume and high quality of craft brews now, it seems almost criminal to not have some more obscure stuff on the menu. Nevertheless, I enjoyed my Wash Ashore IPA just the same, which is a high quality offering. Overall, I've been twice and really enjoyed both times. Definitely worth the trip. Just make sure to be ready to walk, as parking by The Dunk can be tough! read more

The decor is not your average sports bar and that's a good thing for those of us who want a chill spot without the pretence of being a fan of any sport. The booths are comfortable, the bar is well-deserved, and there's tables in the back that give the place a nice, intimate feel. Even though it's pretty big. The TVs are positioned so that they are a great conversation starter but don't pull focus from your dinner companion or your dinner. Speaking of the food, the food here is good. The bacon caramel popcorn is addictive, as is the potato chips with the onion dip. The pub cheese is hit or miss, but when it's a hit, it's really a hit. The entrees are good, and don't take away from the overall experience of the restaurant. The drinks and service are the reason to go back. Well-made cocktails and attentive, pleasant staff keep me coming back, even when not everything on the menu is a triumph of the culinary arts. read more

So...for starters the Providence Hilton hotel is a dump. In town for a baseball tournament and the team got back late. We all descended on the bar as it was close but certain wasn't expecting much. One bartender taking food and drink orders was a disaster as we numbered at least 25 people. Manager was zero help so the poor barkeep and a runner handled the entire group. Ordered wings, fries, a chicken Cesar salad and a grilled chicken sandwich with cheese and mushrooms. Much to my surprise...the food was awesome. Wife loved the salad which had a lot of grilled chicken. My sandwich was moist, loaded with cheeses and mushrooms - all on a toasted brioche bun. Although painfully slow - the atmosphere and food was really, really good. The bar was pretty cool too. Couldn't give it five starts as the lack of manager caring and not helping stood out. read more