There is a wide variety of excellent restaurants in the Down City area that are within easy reach of PPAC.

Providence Performing Arts Center Reception Rooms
220 Weybosset Street, Providence, R.I. 02903
Betsy Menders 401-421-2997 x3117

bmenders@ppacri.org
3 beautiful reception rooms that can accommodate up to a total of 150
people. Full bar and catering available with concierge service
to welcome your guests.

Barnsider Restaurant
375 South Main Street, Providence, R.I. 02903
Marybeth McNair 401-351-7300
www.barnsiderrestaurants.com
Seafood and fantastic steaks! Best salad bar in Providence. Facilities for up to 125.

Big Fish
370 Richmond St. (Point St.) Providence, RI 02903
John Elkhay 401-751-3474

www.bigfishri.com
Seafood done in style, and with a lot of fun. The freshest catch in Providence, a fantastic sushi and raw bar, pizzas, pasta specials and a wicked-cool 3-D Vue dessert menu! Check out the great waterfall in the front door and the unique atmosphere!

Blake’s Tavern
122 Washington Street, Providence, R.I. 02903
401-274-1230

www.blakestavern.com
Private room available up to 75, great sports atmosphere, very reasonable!

The Capital Grille
One Union Station, Providence, R.I. 02903
Michael McBride 401-521-5600
Absolutely the most extraordinary steak around. Just one block away from the RI Convention Center and enjoyable stroll to PPAC Private room up to 70 people.
http://www.thecapitalgrille.com/Locations/Providence/Main.asp?Location=Providence

CAV
14 Imperial Place , Providence, R.I. 02903
Amnon Pick 401-751-9164

www.riroads.com/archive/cav.htm
Elegant dining in a world of antiques! Private functions welcome.

Davenports
1925 Pawtucket Avenue, East Providence, R.I. 02914
Joanne Caspoli 401-438-338
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http://www.davenportsri.com
View information on the PPAC/Davenport's Show Shuttle
Private room available up to 50. Great Menu, full bar. Plenty of parking.

Gracie’s
194 Washington Street, Providence, R.I. 02903
Ellen Gracyalny 401-272-7811

www.graciesprov.com
Contemporary American cuisine. Outstanding, with elegantly presented dishes, innovative and packed with interesting flavors and unusual combinations in a warm and comfortable atmosphere. Private dining room easily accommodates functions up to 70 people.  Please call for more information

Hemenway’s Seafood Restaurant
1 Old Stone Square , Providence, R.I. 02903
Kathy Rice 401-351-8570

www.digitalcity.com/providence/dining/venue.adp?sbid=106688556
The freshest seafood in Providence….period! Waterside Regatta Room
overlooking riverway park. Functions to 50.

L’Epicurio
311 Westminster Street, Providence, R.I. 02903
Tom and Rosanne Buckner 401-521-3333
http://www.thehotelprovidence.com/dining/lepicureo.html
Now at The Hotel Providence, L’Epicurio is more elegant and grand than ever.
Classic veal osso bucco, Chicken Milanese, and pan-seared duck with dried cherries in a port wine sauce are standards on this wonderful Italian menu. Bistro menu in the Brio Lounge. Function rooms, ballroom, catering.

Luigi’s Restaurant
1357 Hartford Avenue, Johnston, R.I. 02919
Loreen Parent 401-861-3850
http://www.menusmenusmenus.com/restaurants/luigis/default.htm
Eclectic Northern Italian menu with specials daily. Luigi’s Express for take-out and catering. Beautiful function room accommodates up to 90 people. Great spot for tour groups! PPAC / Luigi’s Show Shuttle dinner and show packages.

McFaddens Restaurant and Saloon
52 Pine Street, Providence, R.I. 02903
401-861-1782

www.mcfaddensprovidence.com
New York style Irish pub with all the trimmings! Plenty of room for
your groups. Private function room available. Walking distance to PPAC.

Parkside Rotisserie and Bar
76 South Main Street, Providence, R.I. 02903
Deanna Borkman 401-331-0003

www.parksideprovidence.com

Manhattan-styled casual dining in elegant atmosphere. Call or
email for event planning.

10 Steak & Sushi
55 Pine Street, Providence, R.I. 02903
Rick and Cheryl Bready 401-453-2333 or 866-477-7463 toll free

http://www.tenprimesteak.com/
Surf and Turf takes a new road, with the best steaks, the freshest sushi and seafood. Funky and fun with a lot of Interesting twists and turns on the menu, too. Fantastic desserts like crème brulee and the totally unexpected Cheryl’s wedding cake! Two blocks from the theatre and great for before or after the show.

XO Café
125 North Main Street, Providence, R.I. 02903
Ben Lloyd 401-273-9090

http://www.xocafe.com/

XO Cafe is the newest and hippest restaurant and bar - celebrates the marriage of fine food, wine and funky art. Asian and Mediterranean influences in a superb menu. Definitely a place to impress! Fantastic! Check out the website for all the updated info regularly.