Providence Oyster Bar

My husband and I are visiting RI for the first time, so everything was very new to us. We decided to try Providence Oyster Bar because it was near our hotel and the reviews looked great. We made a reservation for 20:00 and upon arrival, we were warmly greeted and seated right away. We went on a Monday evening yet the restaurant was beautifully busy and bustling. As a former hospitality staff member, I love seeing restaurants hustle with such swiftness and finesse. The ambience was great, and the food was better. The best part of our experience, was our server, Mackenzie. She gently guided us through the menu and sufficiently answered all my questions because I’ve never had raw oysters before!. She even went above and beyond and gave me her recommendations for other Rhode Island touristy stuff. We left more than satisfied. Restaurants like this are hard to come by. I felt like I haven’t had a dining experience like this in a while. From the delicious food to the excellent service, I can definitely say I left in a euphoric state.

Had the best experience here today for lunch. First time here my dining companion is a regular here. We had the 2 for 25 special mine was salmon and clam chowder. The drinks were top notch and martinis were amazing. Shout out to the bartender Zach he was phenomenal. Service and food was great. I’m sure dinner is different but lunch here was just excellent. Will most definitely be back.

I always wanted to come to PVD Oyster Bar but I never had the chance until recently. Really wished I came earlier on because the food is absolutely delicious and you’ll definitely be leaving full. The lobster was cooked perfectly and was paired well with some great sides. As an appetizer, we shared some oysters which were fresh. Try to make a reservation before because this place fills up quick. Looking forward to my next visit!

This is a go to spot for fresh oyster with a decent selection and changing. We had late dinner service was slow from the kitchen due to time but our waitress was amazing although she had way too many tables. The cioppino had good taste but fish was overcooked. The lobster roll hot and buttered for an add on of $5 was good but was sitting little too long to come out. But all in all food was ok..!!

The place was extremely busy the day before Thanksgiving. But the staff was very nice and on top of things. The food was excellent. Had a second visit. Very happy again. Lobster bisque and then shrimp and watermelon salad.Food: 5/5

Wasn't sure which Federal Hill restaurant we wanted to try so my friend and I chose Providence Oyster bar. It was delicious. We started with fresh oysters which our server Kelly recommended. They didn't disappoint. We moved on to an appetizer of scallops wrapped in bacon. They had a maple syrup glaze and were cooked to perfection. Then we each ordered burgers as we weren't that hungry after our starters. Burgers were cooked exactly as we requested. And we're huge. Took half home. Highly recommend trying it here.

First time at POB. Came for my birthday lunch and had a fantastic time! Our server Jordan was great, friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. All of the food was awesome. We ordered the lobster gnocchi, lobster bisque, raw oysters, California roll sushi, and fries. Oysters were super fresh and tasty! Definitely would make a return trip!

September 2022: The Providence oyster bar has a nice area for outdoor dining. The whole section of the atwell avenue is blocked off for outdoor dining and creates a nice atmosphere with a lot of foot traffic. It really reminded me of Italy with many outdoor eateries. I enjoyed calamari with ginger, fried calamari and pickled ginger create such an interesting flavor combination. I had the rh clam chowder, I usually go for New England or Manhattan chowders, but this time I decided to try something new. The best I can say is that it felt like a healthier option. Flavor-wise I did not like it that much. The scallops main entree was fine, not great but not bad. The service was excellent, the atmosphere was very pleasant.

Very fresh oysters and clams. The oyster Rockefeller was okay but the steamed clams is amazing with a thick slice of buttered bread. Go during happy hour, everyday 3-6pm very worth!!

Unplanned visit during "restaurants week" that was spot on... Adam was an excellent bartender who was engaging but not overbearing. The food was well paced and each course was delish! It was so good, until I made a 2nd visit. Parking: Complimentary valet.