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
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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 401-438-3381
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.