Guidebook for Cranston
Food Scene
Local spots in Pawtuxet village and downtown PVD.
As a diner out - I enjoy small bites, trying new things, local takes on traditional dishes, and a good glass of natural wine. We also love spicy food. My favorite night out is hoping to a bar, grabbing a snack, and walking to grab a small bite at a tapas place, then ending the night with a glass of wine and cheese.
Everything on their charcuterie plate is made in house, and made with absolute love. Eating at Nicks is an experience you will never forget. If you can’t make it for dinner. Hit up their brunch and get anything with biscuits.
122 residents recomanen
nicks on broadway
500 BroadwayEverything on their charcuterie plate is made in house, and made with absolute love. Eating at Nicks is an experience you will never forget. If you can’t make it for dinner. Hit up their brunch and get anything with biscuits.
Try their wood fire pizza! Or if you want a place for a late night drink / snack, sit in the back patio for total relaxation
19 residents recomanen
Basta Italian Restaurant
2195 Broad StTry their wood fire pizza! Or if you want a place for a late night drink / snack, sit in the back patio for total relaxation
A whole restaurant devoted to crepes, tea, and tea infused cocktails. Bonus- prices are reasonable!
10 residents recomanen
Schasteâ
300 BroadwayA whole restaurant devoted to crepes, tea, and tea infused cocktails. Bonus- prices are reasonable!
Everything is amazing and so so good! Get the antipasto or the squid ink noodles!
6 residents recomanen
Rosalina
50 Aborn StEverything is amazing and so so good! Get the antipasto or the squid ink noodles!
Bibimbap and the best fried rice. Warning - they take their spicy level serious.
13 residents recomanen
Mokban Korean Bistro
217 Westminster StBibimbap and the best fried rice. Warning - they take their spicy level serious.
Little Falls Cafe
2166 Broad StThis place is a small local hang. We go for the spinach bagels!
The Slow Rhode
425 W Fountain StSmall plates. Hot Chicken or Soft Shell Crab!
the newest and most hip brewery. Located on the west side. It’s a fun spot to taste their wild brews which never disappoint. After, hit up their neighbors North or The Slow Rhode for dinner.
21 residents recomanen
Long Live Beerworks
40R Sprague Stthe newest and most hip brewery. Located on the west side. It’s a fun spot to taste their wild brews which never disappoint. After, hit up their neighbors North or The Slow Rhode for dinner.
If you find yourself on Atwells Ave, this is the italian spot. This is a well decorated and cared for establishment. The eggplant starter, or the carbonara are go to’s.
16 residents recomanen
Massimo Ristorante
134 Atwells AveIf you find yourself on Atwells Ave, this is the italian spot. This is a well decorated and cared for establishment. The eggplant starter, or the carbonara are go to’s.
Waterman Grille
4 Richmond SquareOn the water with top notch service and local food
Take out is a must from this Cambodian BYOB. Amazing amounts of good / unique food.
Off menu - order the pho
14 residents recomanen
Apsara Asian Restaurant
716 Public StTake out is a must from this Cambodian BYOB. Amazing amounts of good / unique food.
Off menu - order the pho
The Grange
166 BroadwayVegetarian friendly! Great juices and breakfast items.
The Shop
460 Wickenden StKNEAD Doughnuts
139 Elmgrove AveStreet Food in a hip-hop themed restaurant/ bar. It's amazing! Love all of the food and the huge $8 glass of cava.
28 residents recomanen
Troop
60 Valley StStreet Food in a hip-hop themed restaurant/ bar. It's amazing! Love all of the food and the huge $8 glass of cava.
Small bites, amazing crudo (go all in and do the whole selection), and a great wine selection
26 residents recomanen
Oberlin
266 Union StSmall bites, amazing crudo (go all in and do the whole selection), and a great wine selection
BYOB - grab a good bottle of wine or beer at ENO next door and order some unique bites. It can add up quick, but it's well worth sitting on the street or watching the chef create.
Vinya Test Kitchen
BYOB - grab a good bottle of wine or beer at ENO next door and order some unique bites. It can add up quick, but it's well worth sitting on the street or watching the chef create.
YUM! What an amazing meal and time can be had at this new dinner spot. Enjoy a great glass of wine and ask questions to get a sense of each dish on the small menu. Try something new! You will be pleasantly surprised!
berrí
187 Mathewson StYUM! What an amazing meal and time can be had at this new dinner spot. Enjoy a great glass of wine and ask questions to get a sense of each dish on the small menu. Try something new! You will be pleasantly surprised!
Drinks & Nightlife
The East End
244 Wickenden StALL of the whiskey under the sun.
A speak easy behind the Faust restaurant in the Dean Hotel. Walk through Faust to the back and find a dark room with the best bartenders in Providence. The drinks are strong delicious concoctions that put you in a great mood.
8 residents recomanen
The Magdalenae Room
122 Fountain StA speak easy behind the Faust restaurant in the Dean Hotel. Walk through Faust to the back and find a dark room with the best bartenders in Providence. The drinks are strong delicious concoctions that put you in a great mood.
trailer park oasis! Tiki bar drinks with great music, late night tator tot snacks, and great trashy decor.
80 residents recomanen
Ogie's Trailer Park
1155 Westminster St trailer park oasis! Tiki bar drinks with great music, late night tator tot snacks, and great trashy decor.
Cheap bar on the water with plenty of people watching. Strong drinks and cheap beer :)
39 residents recomanen
Club Hell
25 Bridge StCheap bar on the water with plenty of people watching. Strong drinks and cheap beer :)
Seriously the best wine selection. Tell them what your poison is and they will pair you with a drinkable soul-mate.
Fortnight Wine Bar
187 Mathewson StSeriously the best wine selection. Tell them what your poison is and they will pair you with a drinkable soul-mate.
Arts & Culture
Museu RISD
20 N Main StAmazing collections and beautiful space! FYI - Free on SUNDAY
Yellow Peril Gallery
60 Valley StreetPeter Miller Fine Art Gallery
118 N Main StEntertainment & Activities
Shelter Arcade Bar
103 Dike StThe Boombox
122 Fountain StKaraoke bar (Below the Dean Hotel)
Freeplay Bar & Arcade
182 Pine StAvon Cinema
260 Thayer StParks & Nature
Roger Williams Park
Roger William Park (2 min drive!)
the Rose garden maze !
Save The Bay Center
100 Save the Bay DrIf you need to get some exercise or want to go sit in the woods. Go here. Take trails through the woods and zone out. In the summer the pond has a small swimming area and places to rent kyaks.
58 residents recomanen
Lincoln Woods State Park
101 Table Rock RdIf you need to get some exercise or want to go sit in the woods. Go here. Take trails through the woods and zone out. In the summer the pond has a small swimming area and places to rent kyaks.
Shopping
Lore Collection
144 Brook StSpecialty store of fine artists!
Lovecraft Arts & Sciences
65 Weybosset StTogs On Brook
117 Brook Stnice second hand clothing store!
NAVA
197 Wickenden StFrog & Toad - East
795 Hope StThis is a Book Bar- is there anything better!?
The books and drink list are some of the best curated selections in Providence.
Riffraff bookstore and bar
60 Valley StThis is a Book Bar- is there anything better!?
The books and drink list are some of the best curated selections in Providence.
Sightseeing
I've never had so much fun than on the River Boat. The captain has a dry sense of humor and a great guide. Grab drinks at the Hot Club and bring on the boat. Or pack a cooler :)
18 residents recomanen
Providence River Boat Company
101 Bridge StI've never had so much fun than on the River Boat. The captain has a dry sense of humor and a great guide. Grab drinks at the Hot Club and bring on the boat. Or pack a cooler :)