Restaurants Around PPAC

One block from the Providence Performing Arts, PPAC, and offering complimentary valet theatre parking for all guests who dine, Aspire offers a 3-course theatre menu exclusively to ticket holders the night of their event. Awarded 2009’s Best New Restaurant by Readers of The Providence Phoenix, Aspire is earning the reputation as the place to dine when going to the Theatre or Show. Known for regionally influenced cuisine Aspire makes fresh, flavorful, and locally harvested ingredients into an art form. Visit aspirerestaurant.com.

There’s always something happening in Downcity Providence! Whether it’s a show at PPAC, a game at the Dunk, or a convention at the, well, the Convention Center, there’s entertainment to fit any taste. And what’s smack dab in the middle of all of these venues? Yup, Blake’s, the most convenient place to grab a bite or a drink before or after your event. Visit blakestavern.com.

From dry-aging steaks on premises to helping select the perfect wine complements from a list of over 350, we’ll surround you with the very best. That includes the surroundings themselves. We realize the first things you’ll notice at The Capital Grille may not be hand-crafted mahogany, plush leather or distinctive art. The aroma of sizzling steaks guarantees that. Visit thecapitalgrille.com.

CAV’s award winning restaurant and ambiance serves a sophisticated contemporary menu with international influences. Located in a historic loft with 12 foot ash ceilings and brick walls, CAV’s fine cuisine and unique ambiance, with art objects from around the world, and colorful hand woven kilims on tables and walls, provide gastronomic and visual delights. Everything at CAV is for sale, starting with the handmade oil lamps lit on the tables to the finest rugs, African Sculptures or Asian Bronzes. Visit cavrestaurant.com.

It’s like bringing our Oyster Bar to your place. Not just your lunch, dinner, or on-site party destination, Hemenway’s also offers large specialty platters for your function. The perfect solution for any off-site gathering; you can expect your usual favorites, just as fresh and delectable as if you were dining with us. Mix and match from our most popular appetizer selections below to create your own customized seafood experience. All you need to do is make one simple phone call at 401-351-8570 to make the arrangements. We’ll take care of the rest and have it waiting for you when you are ready. Clams Casino, smoked Salmon, Bruschettas, and much more – all at your convenience! Visit hemenwaysrestaurant.com.

McFadden’s is perfectly suited for those looking for a casual “bite” or a more complete dining experience. On the casual side, McFadden’s offers its carefully chosen selection of premium quality “Saloon Favorites.” We’ve taken the best items from those that you’d expect to find on a traditional pub menu and recreated them the way that only McFadden’s can. Saloon Favorites also include signature items that you will find only at McFadden’s. Visit mcfaddensprovidence.com.

The Parkside Rotisserie and Bar is a Manhattan-style bistro centrally located in the heart of Rhode Island’s capital city, Providence. Serving lunch and dinner daily, the Parkside is surely a fantastic choice anytime. The Parkside offers a wide array of upbeat foods ranging from spicy crab cakes to grilled tenderloin and portobello salad. There are also several innovative pasta dishes as well as the Parkside’s signature rotisserie meat items and daily specials.The Parkside’s unique atmosphere is accented by an open kitchen where guests can enjoy watching our talented culinary staff prepare all of the enticing entrees found on the menu. Visit parksideprovidence.com.

Guests can enjoy the ultimate dining experience among the backdrop of a cobalt blue romantic, sexy setting visually landscaped with art that stimulates the senses. 10’s atmosphere becomes fun and lively with sound effects in the bathrooms, bubbles showering over our busy bar crowd, and a Latin sound.Our signature prime sirloin steaks are hand cut from the finest corn-fed Midwestern beef. We age them 5-6 weeks, giving us the most flavorful, juicy, delicious steaks. Visit tenprimesteak.com.

Davenport’s Bar & Grill in East Providence has been a favorite of locals for nearly 10 years. Known for it’s great food and service, it was recently voted Best Neighborhood Restaurant in the Blackstone Valley by the readers of RI monthly. Since opening their first restaurant in Cumberland in 1990 and their second in 2000 the Davenport family has never lost their focus of providing the highest quality food and service at a family affordable price.
View information on the PPAC/Davenport’s Show Shuttle by clicking here. Visit davenportsri.com.

With the best view of Waterplace Park, Waterfire and the Providence skyline, the new restaurant offers a choice of delightful, romantic and casual patio dining or air conditioned comfort inside the main seating areas. Executive Chef Angie Armenise has created an entirely new menu featuring unique presentations like Honey Chipotle Calamari and Award Winning Sea Bass. The menu offers fresh salads, pizzas, seafood, and pastas with whimsical surprises such as Specialty Filet Mignon, delicious bites and Grilled Hearts of Romaine. Visit waterplaceri.com.

A New York Bistro atmosphere with an eclectic menu and very reasonable prices for Providence.
Appetizers like Nachos and Calamari compliment the wraps, burgers and steak sandwiches. ANGELL’s pillows and butternut squash ravioli with sweet Marsala glazed chicken breasts are a few of the twisted menu selections combined with trendy cocktails and lavish, unique desserts make this a must stop if you’re on the East Side. Visit pinellimarrarestaurants.com.

Bravo Brasserie is an elegant eatery located in the heart of downtown Providence. It is two blocks from Kennedy Plaza and is adjacent to the Providence theatre district. Bravo is a full service restaurant complete with excellent menus and a large selection of wines from regions around the world.
Bravo Brasserie has a stylish atmosphere that is great for a nice sit-down lunch or dinner. In the evenings it has a cozy lounge that is perfect for a few drinks with friends. The atmosphere also calls for couples with intimate indoor and outdoor seating great for specialty drinks and audible conversations.
Located on the second floor is an outstanding banquet facility for private functions. It has large picture windows overlooking the city in the downtown theatre district. It’s a must see!!! Visit bravobrasserie.com.

Located in the heart of Providence’s historic Federal Hill, Siena offers authentic Tuscan cuisine in a warm, inviting and lively atmosphere. Evolved out of Chef/Owner Anthony Tarro’s ardor for Tuscan cuisine, the menu features fresh, simple, unfettered food that you could find at dinner tables throughout Tuscany served in a warm inviting casual fine dining atmosphere. Visit sienari.com.

Starting out as a quiche-and-crepe bistro, The Rue now specializes in fresh regional cooking, with influences borrowed from France, Italy, and Asia. The restaurant has received attention in numerous travel books and magazines, including Esquire, Bon Appétit, Food and Wine, Victoria, Weekending in New England, Fodor’s New England, and even This Old House.Visit therue.com.

A short walk from the theater serving theater goers since 1990. Always great service with outstanding creative comfort food at prices that everyone can afford. Now serving an expanded dinner menu with many more selections of soups, entree salads, pizza, sandwiches and wraps and dinner entrees. www.downcityfood.com to view the new dinner menu. Free valet parking Friday and Saturday evenings. Visit downcityfood.com.

One Citizens Plaza -Phone 401-421-2525.
 

Hailed by the Providence Journal as "RI’s world class restaurant", Café Nuovo is aheavenly fusion of American Regional, European, Asian & Island cuisines.PPAC Special: 3-course Pre-Theatre, Prix Fixe Dinners for just $29.95. Visit  www.cafenuovo.com

Corner of Dyer & Pine Street - Phone- 401-421-1320.

The capital city’s legendary mecca for sophisticated, candlelight dining features an International cuisine with a romantic Northern Italian accent. PPAC Special: 3-course Pre-Theatre, Prix Fixe Dinners for just $29.95. Visit www.capriccios.com

1149 Division St. Warwick, RI 02818

Eleven Forty Nine promises a level of service that rivals some of Rhode Island’s most formidable establishments. Co-owned by John G. Picerne, an accomplished business leader, and Thomas L. Wright, a culinary guru, Eleven Forty Nine is a full service metropolitan restaurant set in a hip, suburban location. Eleven Forty Nine’s menu offers the discerning palate an array of options spanning steaks, seafood, pasta, salads and artistically prepared appetizers. Visit http://www.elevenfortyninerestaurant.com