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Gracie’s

194 Washington St, Providence, RI, 02903
  • (401) 272-7811
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  • Amanda L.

    After four years in Providence, I finally gave Gracie's a try this past weekend. It was my birthday and my best friend was in town, so I thought we would do it up. We had been over at Waterfire, so we walked over and didn't experience the complimentary valet. However, it is great knowing that they have that service as parking can be tough. We opted for the three course prix fixe at $40. Here is my only issue with this restaurant - I don't really understand the pricing. Some of the items in each course have "supplements" that you have to pay when ordering that dish with the prix fixe. For example, the duck entree is either $29 a la carte, or $0 if you get it with the prix fixe. But the scallops and the pork chop were $32 a la carte or a $12 supplement if you get it with the prix fixe. I don't get it. Why does a dish that only costs $3 more a la carte give you a supplement that is four times as much? My annoyance over the pricing aside - because while I love food I'm cheap - I sucked it up and ordered the pork chop. Well I was thrilled that I did because it was probably the bes pork chop I have ever had. It came with cheddar grits and was topped with this melt in your mouth apple butter. To start I had the squash soup with a cute little duck confit tortelloni in it. For the presentation, they brought out the bowl and then poured the soup into the bowl at the table - that was pretty cute. There was an amuse bouche - I can't remember what it was - and then we also got sorbet between the courses. The desserts were beautiful, too. I ended up with the orange meringue tart, my husband had the pumpkin bread pudding, and my friend had the chocolate cake. All three came with little scoops of delicious ice cream. At the end of the day I think we spent around $75 per person with the supplements and drinks. It was a delicious meal for a special occasion.

    (4)

  • Erica C.

    I was here for a large event, with the PVD Lady Project, and the food was served family style at table. My first time and it was delicious. Which was really impressive considering they were serving large volumes of the same dishes to a group of 60 plus. We've all been to conferences and weddings at pricy restaurants where they have to serve large groups. Usually the food is lack luster at best. Not the case with Gracie's. Wonderful service and a great meal. I'll be back again on my own.

    (4)

  • Rachael M.

    I love the local and fresh high quality foods served at Gracies. The atmosphere is nice and quiet, with very dim lighting. Three of us ordered 3 main dishes, 3 appitizers and 3 desserts to split. Probably the best gnocchi I have ever had. Sorbet between courses was a nice touch. The bomster scallops were one of my favorite dishes....along with the duck confit. I will return here on a regular basis for fresh, local food.

    (5)

  • Raza H.

    Everything about Gracies is perfect and elegant. The atmosphere, service, quality of food, portions, and selection are all incredible. If you are fortunate enough to get a table during restaurant week, GO. It is the best participating restaurant in providence. My review caps off with a review of the chocolate chip cookies that were left as a gift by the valet. Delicious.

    (5)

  • Leslie N.

    I'm in awe. My girlfriends and I went to Gracie's for this summer's Providence Restaurant Week, and it was definitely an experience to remember. The atmosphere was lively, but also warm and inviting. The service was absolutely impeccable. And the food... I started with the gnocchi. It is making me almost cry remembering it. As only an amateur foodie, I feel unequipped to describe it with justice. Suffice to say, it did melt in my mouth, it was a symphony of flavors, and I would not be surprised if I had dreams about it. It was that good. Then came the main course. Gracie's is known for their duck, and it is clear why. It was cooked perfectly - without a hint of gaminess, just full flavor - alongside sweet onions and bing cherries. Unbelievable. Last, I had the plum and chocolate torte, and yup, you guessed it - it was the perfect finale. All along the way, we were also served various amuse bouches. One was an ultra-fresh peach sorbet, which I would like to get my hands on more of (if only I knew how...). But Gracie's didn't even stop there. On your way out the door, we helped ourselves to a variety of complimentary baked goods. And those of us who valeted found a pleasant surprise waiting for us in our cars! Gracie's goes above and beyond, both with their culinary masterpieces and unheard of customer service. They are a one of a kind Providence gem! Oh I almost forgot! I also had one of Gracie's signature cocktails. It was called (I swear) thesexiestdamncocktailintheroom. Both sweet and savory, it was a fascinating gin-based concoction that included flavors of anise, strawberry, rhubarb and lime. I don't know how someone came up with it, but two thumbs up!

    (5)

  • Jacob N.

    Somewhere in the ethos the Platonic ideal of a restaurant is drawn up in the heavens and the constellations form the Gracie's facade. There's lots of funny little dishes they bring in between courses. They put glitter on your table. GLITTER. What more can you ask for?

    (5)

  • Shannon S.

    Amazing experience. Took other reviewers' suggestion and did the chef tasting with wine pairing. The check at the end was a bit of a shock, but well worth it for the quality of food and service. Such a treat and pleasant surprise nearby!

    (5)

  • Todd M.

    We recently went to Gracie's for the first time last week for an anniversary celebration. I let them know ahead of time and the night was orchestrated magnificently. A romantic table, star glitter, poetry, champagne and an attentive staff. We chose the 5-course prix fixe menu and it was a masterpiece of food, presentation, wine and beautiful waiting. The food was delicious and well proportioned. We requested that it be a slow even paced night and we had the best dining experience in a long time. Gracie's, the chef, the staff, even a chocolate chip treat in the drink well left by the valet; perfect!! Price was to be expected for this wonderful event and I would do it again in a heartbeat. Absolutely beautiful!

    (5)

  • Connie W.

    Gracie's: the play-by-play 1. You will be directed to your table, sit down, and have a moment to admire the star motif from the star punch-out on the menu to the hanging star lanterns and the patterns on the cushions. You'll also notice that the silverware is very nicked - a sign of disgusting old cheapness in any regular restaurant, but at Gracie's, an indication of character and tradition. 2. A waitress will ask if you want tap water or some super fancy sparkling pure water. Your tongue will go on autopilot and spit out "Just iced tap water please." 3. You'll stare at the menu for what feels like hours, making up your mind and changing it twenty two times. One of you will stare at the menu for two minutes, look up, and ask, "Should I ask for an English menu?" 4. The waitress will come take your order. Your table will order, and after everyone is done, two people will change their minds and order something else. The waitress will appear to happily make the change and then whisk herself away to save herself from a whole table of fickle minds. 5. Bread lady will come with foccacia, beer bread, French baguette, and fennel seed raisin bread. She will encourage you to take more than one, and to eat it with the whipped butter topped with coarse salt. Focaccia will be the most delicious. 6. Another waitress will come by with tiny glass cups of watermelon juice with drops of rosemary oil, a palate cleanser between bread and appetizer. 7. Conversation will effervesce and immediately be put on hold when waiters and waitresses approach with armfuls of large white plates. You devour your poached egg and Berkshire pork belly. 8. Another palette cleanser - a lemon sorbet with the essence of lemon thyme served in the shape of a cute round bonbon on an asian soup spoon. 9. Entrees will arrive. The evening will begin to get dark, so you move the candle closer to your plate to snap a good picture. 10. The table is cleared of everything except the candle, and the cutest dessert spoon and fork will be placed in front of you. 11. Desserts arrive. 12. Hazelnut macaroons on a silver star plate arrive. You savor your small piece in five bites. 13. Valet parking guy will leave three bags of round chocolate chip cookies in your car. You share a cookie with someone because you are just too full, but the bittersweet chocolate throughout the tender cake-like cookie is very good. Price: $25-$48 (entree), $30 prix-fixe 3-course meal Service: +++++ Food: +++++ Will go again: YES Best dish (so far): Slow Poached Zephyr Farms Egg What's awesome about this place: amazing service, beautiful food, seasonal menu, "between course" surprises

    (5)

  • Cat M.

    Visited Gracie's for my mother's birthday. Started with the baby greens salad and so did my dad. It was spring mix taken out of the bag and placed on the plate. It was supposed to have blue cheese on it but they must have forgot. For dinner I had the rigatoni which was good but nothing special. Dad had the black bass. It was extremely tiny portion and was not cut properly so his filet contained bones. A trained chef should never end up with bones in his filet. Mom had scallops which she said were good but had sand in one of them. Also a really small portion. We did not stay for dessert mainly because we were just not impressed. Overpriced and I could have made a better Birthday dinner at home. Update: Woman below offer to provide a giftcard so we could try Gracie's again (we certainly wouldn't be paying to eat there again at this point). She never responded to my emails and so far (after a month) no giftcard has appears. Don't be fooled by there attempt to make things right.

    (3)

  • Michael C.

    Gracie's is one of the best dining experience you can ask for. They have impeccable service, a seasonal menu, private dining areas, offer various tasting menus as well as an a la carte, plenty of amuse bouche (bonus dishes from the chef), and a perfect atmosphere. A little tip, the Beer Bread is amazing, don't fill up on it. Here is what we had: Native Sweet Corn Soup with Lobster - corn soup is mixed with the lobster table side. Great starter. Heirloom Tomato Salad - Perfect and simple. Tomato's are mixed with fresh mozzarella and a balsamic glaze Crescent Farms Duck - One of the best duck legs ever Sea Bass with Lentils - The bass was cooked perfectly and the lentils it was cooked over had a smokey bacon flavor Gracie's Crème Brulée - Flawless vanilla creme brulée, the top of it was very crunchy, just how I like it Rainier Cherry Tart - The tart was just the starter, it came with a Neapolitan ice cream that was more like a mousse, great!

    (5)

  • Rebecca H.

    Land a second date. Pop the question. Woo a client. Indulge your innermost foodie fantasies. If there is one place in Providence where you will invariably enjoy a five star meal sans pretension, and achieve near-certain success with any four of those aforementioned goals, Gracie's is it. When anyone asks me for a rundown of the top restaurants in the city, Gracie's is usually the first and fastest word out of my mouth. The menu is filled with local, seasonal and creative dishes. The service is warm, smart, informed, crisp perfection. You'll often have a couple of servers dedicated to overseeing different aspects of your experience, each there to ensure that it's as flawless as possible. I've enjoyed both restaurant week prix fixe offerings and a five course tasting menu with wine pairings at Gracie's. I always come away thoroughly impressed with the attention to detail that is apparent in every aspect of a meal here. This place can hold its own against the greatest dining options in New York City, such as Le Bernardin, where I've noticed the same wonderful tension of flair and restraint displayed on plate after memorable plate. The crowning glory of a dinner at Gracie's comes as a delightful surprise on your way home from the restaurant. The valet has tucked a bag of fresh, delicious chocolate chip cookies discreetly into your car's cup holder. It's probably your second dessert of the evening, but don't deny yourself this one, final indulgence: they are meant to be finished before you get home. It's the best possible closure to a beautiful evening. Way to "say goodnight, Gracie's!"

    (5)

  • Ryann T.

    I came to Providence for a weekend getaway from NYC, I went to college in Providence so I knew there were an endless amount of amazing places to eat but making a dinner reservations at Gracie's was definitely the best part of my trip. I chose to participate in the 3 course prefixed menu (great deal!) and I enjoyed every last bite. Everything was cooked to perfection and tasted so fresh and you could tell a lot of thought went into the preparation of each dish. It got a little busy so our main entrée took a little longer then they had planned, but we were enjoying the ambiance so much and the fact that the waiters brought over several tasting of appetizers that were also on the prefixed menu (free of charge) along with bread from their local bakery down the street that we didn't even notice. Gracie's is nothing short of a diamond in the rough and I will definitely be making reservations here every time I visit. Also! our waiter was extremely knowledgeable about the menu very refreshing and helpful, had great recommendations for delicious cocktails.

    (5)

  • Na P.

    The service was nice, even though waited a bit longer in the beginning for the waitress to take our orders. Thier food wasnt great, its extremly average and we thought the dishes are all very salty, the little treats on the house were very nice touch up as well as the little macroon for complimentary. service was good, but wont go back again.

    (3)

  • Joshua A.

    For being a first timer here and having little to no experience dining at a venue of this style I was slightly apprehensive. But the wait staff,food,ambiance,and just overall experience is something I wish to repeat again. Thank you Gracie's for making this birthday beyond amazing!

    (5)

  • Joel G.

    Summary: Tasty dishes; beautiful presentation; excruciatingly slow service. Not sure if we came on an off night, but most courses had a 20-30 minute wait between each one. While the courses were tasty, it was hard to stay excited and engaged with such long waits. Saw most parties around us yawning and looking at their watches (too).

    (2)

  • Miss B.

    Went here with a friend on a Thursday night. It wasnt too busy but had just enough activity to make the place interesting. The ambience is great. The hostess was nice and cheery. THE FOOD IS AMAZING! We did a 7 course tasting. It spanned over a period of 3 hours and it was worth every second. We started with a beet salad amuse bouche. It was AWESOME and I dont even like beets! The foie dish was spectacular. There was a duck egg ravioli that I was a bit skeptical about. I have textural issues. The broth it was in was so delicious that I soon forgot about my textural issues and dove right in! Phenomenal! The cod was perfect. There was a brussel sprout salad. My friend had never had brussel sprouts before. She LOVED the salad. The lamb was succulent. The bread (honey wheat and baguette) is tasty as well. UNLESS, you have the gluten-free bread. That is no bueno and doesnt taste like bread. Or much of anything really. The service here is exceptional as well. Everyone is helpful, attentive (without being a pain), knowledgable, polite, and yet all still have a great sense of humor. The wine list is great as well. They were out of the wine I wanted the night we went. However, our server was able to suggest something I might like and she was absolutely correct! The "Papa Dont Peach" is a hit as well. The table water doesnt taste good. I heard thats being corrected tho. Overall, everything was simply spectacular. My friend and I have decided to go to Gracie's once a month for a Girls Night Out just to celebrate life. Good Food. Good Wine. Good Friends. Good Service. Great night!

    (5)

  • H B.

    Great food, great ambiance, great service. A little pricey, but overall... good value for the money. (I am vegetarian, so the review is limited to vegetarian items). They have some interesting drinks as well. And at the end of the dinner, the valet leaves a little pack of cookies in the car which is a nice touch :)

    (5)

  • Chuck A.

    First of all, what took me so long to try this place? The food was so good, there's no way you'll ever walk out with a doggy bag from here. While I can't remember specifically what was eaten -- choices from the pree fixed menu (I've been told I got pree fixed at 8 months old) -- what does stand out in my memory was the seamless service. Finished that soup? Boom, bowl disappears and here comes a blueshirt with my main course! Also, the evening was studded with surprise treats that would make any dog sit up and pay attention: an amuse bouche? woof! a grapefruit sorbet palate cleanser? let me wag my tail for you! Take a sample of baked goods left over from Ellie's? have I shown you my tennis ball? Heck, even the valet left a pack of chocolate chip cookies in the car! I could just roll over and play dead! With all that positive reinforcement, I'm now looking for any excuse to go back...cat show in town this weekend you say?

    (5)

  • Matt G.

    My boyfriend and I stumbled upon Gracie's while walking through town. We called and they were able to seat us at a high top in the bar area which we loved. Rachel and Max took care of us. They were solicitous but in no means overbearing. The place was packed and they remained calm with a smile. The food was amazing. We each did the three course prix fixe. Every morsel was amazing. I would go back in a minute. Call for a reservation, do not plan on walking in.

    (5)

  • Antonio M.

    Lovely ambience, but frustrated by the service. During heavy volume, be prepared to manage the staff to remind them of your presence. Unimpressed.

    (2)

  • Becky M.

    What to say about Gracie's.....for this review, I will focus on dessert. (NOTE: I have been for a meal, but not Yelped about it yet.....more to come). My BF and I visited Gracie's for a drink and dessert during the recent unseasonably warm March evenings (65+ degrees at 8pm). We discovered 3 outdoors seats that the hostess said are only available for dessert/drinks. SCORE! An outdoor table during a warm night that we haven't seen since last fall....COULD IT BE ANY BETTER? Our waiter, who never did tell us his name, was spot-on. He appeared when we were ready to order and left us be when we were obviously eating slowly and enjoying our conversation on date night. I appreciate this in a server. We split 2 desserts -- as we were treating ourselves. Smore's cake with banana ice cream. Hazelnut torte with brown butter ice cream. It should be noted that the pastry chef from Gracie's has been nominated as best pastry chef in the Northeast by Food and Wine. (Hence why I wanted to go specifically for dessert). The desserts were HEAVENLY. The s'mores cake was a fancy version of a favorite. The bottom crust was crispy, as if it were made with rice crispies. The chocolate was not runny (which I liked) and twinged with chilis, which left a heat in your throght. The crust around the cake was graham crackers and it was topped with toasted marshmellow and a little homemade caramel. Wonderful. However, the banana ice cream stole the show. The hazelnut torte was mousse-like in layers. Wonderful....I wish I could describe it better....but there are few words. The brown butter ice cream was subtle. My BF is now completely ready for us to go back for a full meal. ;)

    (5)

  • Erin W.

    I really enjoyed my meal at Gracie's and was sure to let them know. Thankfully, I went with friends who didn't mind sharing their food, so we all tasted each other's dishes. We all also did the $40 prix-fixe option for a 3 course meal, no a la carte items, although had I gone back under different circumstances, I may do my meal a la carte, simply because I would be quite satisfied with an entree and dessert. However, I don't regret my decision. For our starters, one of us had foie gras, another gnocchi and myself the soft cooked farm egg. I don't care for either foie gras nor gnocchi that much so I was satisfied with my egg. The pork belly was a generous piece, though just braised I believe, as it was quite soft. It wasn't quite to that "buttery soft" stage though. I prefer my pork belly to be braised and seared. That could have taken the dish over-the-top for me, but as it stands, it custardy egg yolk and soft pork did go quite well together. For entrees I was torn between fish and duck, and thankfully one of my dining partners was in the same predicament so we got one of each and split it. Both dishes were extraordinary prepared (the duck was a special treat. I've been too many places that serve dried out duck to count, but this one was near perfectly prepared). The third in our party had the steak, cooked medium rare, which was a nice cut of meat and served with marrow. It also was delicious. I thought with the mushrooms and soy sauce it may be over the top with savory flavor and not taste beefy enough but the balance was there. The striped bass was also quite delicious, although to be honest, I've never had bass I didn't like, even though I'm not a huge fish fan. On to dessert, and this is where I became marginally disappointed. The waiter assured me (as did a few Yelp reviews) that their take on creme brulee was "the best in New England", but I'm sorry to say it isn't. The presentation was lovely and the attention to detail was astonishing. They even cut individual blueberries to lie flat on the dish. It's also quite a generous portion--I normally would have split it with a date (and even so, I surrendered half of it to my dining partners who had heartier appetites than I did). The taste was quite good, and the texture was amongst the best in New England, but as far as I'm concerned, the Library in Portsmouth has them beat by a mile. The Library has a slightly smoother mouthfeel and each dish has at least an entire vanilla bean in it. They still hold "Best Creme Brulee in New England" as far as I'm concerned. Do yourself a favor and have coffee for dessert. They bring out an individual French press pot, and it's very good quality coffee. The wine list is also very nice, including some of my favorite 'value-oriented" wines. Our servers were amazing. Very amusing, and made for a nice evening out with friends.I wouldn't hesitate to go back--There was a lot on the menu that I would eventually like to try.

    (4)

  • Adrienne L.

    I love all of the surprises that accompany Gracie's highly praised food: the sorbet to cleanse the palate; an amazing array of in-house breads; the cookies your valet driver leaves in your car. My friend and I did the three-course prix fixe. The beet salad was lacking a little bit in flavor, but the produce was very fresh. My gnocchi was hands-down the best I've ever had: perfectly cooked and pillowy. But the best part of the meal was my honey ricotta cheesecake: just the way it should be! I hate Americanized cheesecake so much, and this was light and a nice portion -- not like the jokers at Cheesecake Factory. What was lacking was the service from our waiter. He was curt and sarcastic. Thankfully, he had a much friendlier "helper" who was actually more of a waiter than he was. We saw him more, and that suited us fine, because he was 10x nicer. I sincerely hope Gracie's allots the majority of our tip to him or at least half. Our "real" waiter didn't even get my girlfriend's dessert order right. If Yelp did half stars, I'd bring this down to 3.5 just because I imagined immaculate service.

    (4)

  • Jennifer E.

    Gracie's was an absolutely mind blowing culinary experience. The food, the service, and the amazing atmosphere all made for one amazing evening out on the town. We finally made our way to Gracie's for restaurant week and it was a night we could never forget. Each delectable course was better than the previous one. The restaurant itself is beautiful with dim lighting, a "wish upon a star" themed decor, and intimate seating. I was in awe of how lovely the space was and it was accented with soft classical music and delightful candlelight. They are staffed with an efficient, friendly, and extremely knowledgeable team of personnel. They really make you feel welcome and make sure that you are having an awesome experience every step of the way. Our server took our order and not too long after we were greeted by a friendly gentleman offering up fresh baked bread of different varieties. I highly recommend the cranberry kind and the fantastic beer/honey bread. They are absolutely divine. They are spectacularly accompanied by some delicious whipped butter. We also had a great amuse bouche of a nutty and flavorful cheese. We started out our meal with appetizers of a field greens salad with a sherry vinaigrette and the house made gnocchi. The gnocchi was truly heaven. My husband was tickled by our offering of some tasty grapefruit sorbet to cleanse our palates. Our main course was the duck leg and the spicy and savory rigatoni. The duck leg was tender and perfectly accompanied by marinated veggies and currents. Our desserts were the sweet and scrumptious finale that we could only have dreamed of. By far the chocolate hazelnut mousse was the belle of the ball with some of the most delicious ice cream (brown butter) I have ever tasted. Our meal, from start to finish, made our taste buds jump for joy. The staff treated us like royalty, never letting our water glasses go unfilled or a dirty plate sit still for more than a moment. The hostess even put my coat on for me at the coat check. I am a sucker for a place that really leaves an impact on me. More than just wow that was good food, Gracie's was an all around great Everything.

    (5)

  • George P.

    One of the two best restaurants in providence. Great food, great service. Gnocchi and duck were both epic. The only drawback I can think of is everybody has to valet which may at times cause a bottleneck.

    (5)

  • Grace D.

    When my husband's mother and my mother visited Providence for the first time, we wanted to treat them to a memorable dining experience. Luckily, it was Providence Restaurant Week, so Gracie's offered a varied, but affordable prix fixe menu. The service is impeccable, and each entree was quite delicious. You can tell a lot of attention was placed into the restaurant from the great valet service and decor to the food and waitstaff. Because the waiter alerted the chef that it was our first time here, the chef kept sending delicious intermezzo's and treats our way! Finally, if this weren't enough, when our cars were picked up, we found nicely wrapped, freshly baked chocolate chip cookies. Gracie's is a romantic, 5-star gem. It looks and feels upscale without an unpleasant air. We all had a wonderful dining experience here and can't wait to try the multi-course tasting menus!

    (5)

  • Becky F.

    Gracie's. Some words that immediately come to mind to sum up my experience: inviting, unpretentious, well-orchestrated, and delectable. For about a year Gracie's had been on my "to visit" list with a friend. As luck would have it, travel plans were bringing him through the PVD, and we celebrated with a trip to Gracie's for a seven course tasting. We elected to sit at the bar which provided a great vantage point for watching the bartenders whip up beautiful concoctions from the creative cocktail list which offers intriguing and well-mixed drinks with a kick. Additionally, we were close to an area that served as a mini hub for the servers. In a way, it was like watching a well-choreographed dance with all of the participants moving at their own rhythm and pace while adeptly maneuvering around one another with grace and finesse. The food itself was outstanding. Each course was artfully presented and offered a variety of tastes and textures to experience. Standouts were the homemade gnocchi and foie gras, although each course was stellar in its own right. The sea scallops were tender and juicy, and the duck (the main course of the tasting) was juicy and plentiful. The tasting came to a close with a trio of cheeses and a sampling of shortbread and sorbet. At this point, we weren't ready to throw in the towel, so we ordered the creme brulee to split. This. Was. To. Die. For. As if we weren't already in food heaven, the creme brulee was just about the best I have ever had. And, of course, a tiny bag of cookies was waiting in the car when we left. Any place that allows me to enjoy seven delightful courses that could all stand on their own and also provides me with a justifiable reason to eat three desserts is A-okay in my book. Well done and thank you, Gracie's!

    (5)

  • Christine O.

    Was here last night & still thinking about how awesome this place was... We had the 3 course pre fixed meal & couldn't be happier with the professional service & delicious food. We both had the gnocchi & thought it was a perfect appetizer portion full of savory goodness. I had the duck which was so tender inside with the skin crisped to seasoned perfection. I loved the creamy polenta, lil bits of sweet potato, & sauce that accompanied the dish. My husband had the bass & ate it all up (I didn't have any bc I was too in love with my dish & didn't want to possibly ruin the taste in my mouth). For dessert, I had the key lime pie which had just the right amount of tart accompanied by this pink/purple ice cream that complimented it so well. Hubby had the crime brûlée & it was yum! Then they gave us macarons with the check! All in all, Gracie's was a fine dining experience for an affordable price!

    (5)

  • Dave L.

    Went here for a birthday dinner the other night with my wife. Second time we've eaten at Gracie's, and we arrived around 7:30, sat at the bar to wait for a table. The bar is very nice, good selection of Scotch. I like the upscale feel - it's sophisticated without being snotty. While we waited - told at least an hour, which was fine - we had the cheese plate for an appetizer. They do a great job with this. The plate had 4 or 5 different cheeses from local producers and an assortment of accompanying condiments to compliment each particular cheese. The standout was the bleu cheese which was paired with honeycomb. That was an excellent taste combo and something I've never tried before. Really good! Our dinners were also very good. We split some sort of salad to start, which was good, nice dressing, you know. For entrees, I got braised short ribs and she got swordfish which was served with a sunnyside-up egg on top. A bit different but she said it worked. My ribs were excellent and I had a taste of the swordfish without egg which was perfectly cooked. Many places overcook swordfish but it was still moist and tender. The chef knows how to cook, no doubt. Despite the quality of the food, there are some things that need work. The service for one, is a good place for improvement. Our waitress was fair - she took much too long to bring our wine, and while she did check on us literally about 15 seconds after our entrees were brought, we didn't see her for an hour after that. Maybe we would've liked some more wine, or something. When she went over the menu she mentioned that the swordfish had a sauce on it, the name I can't remember, and my wife asked what it was. Her answer was, "it's made with everything green", which seemed a bit strange. There are tons of 'green' herbs and vegetables - could you maybe narrow it down a bit? Everything green - mold is green. Is it made with mold? Anyway, you get the point. The plates were another thing that was a bit awkward. I know this is nit-picking but tough. Our meals were served in these huuuuuuge bowl type things. I wasn't having stew, soup, or saucy pasta. Give me a friggin' plate! It felt a little like eating out of a pig trough. Also while the food was very good, it was overpriced. I've had braised short ribs at Broadway Bistro which were as good if not better than at Gracie's and were well under the $35 Gracie's charged. All the food was overpriced, especially considering that the portions are not that large. I don't have a problem so much with the portion size, but those ribs should've been somewhere in the $24-28 dollar range. It's a nice restaurant, with a talented chef. It needs some tweaking I think to be a five star joint. Speaking of stars, their star motif is a bit dated and overdone. I think the place would look better without the stars, and some more art or photographs. The last little disappointment was that when the hostess asked if we were celebrating anything, my wife told her it was my birthday. While I dreaded having them come over and do something embarrassing, I shouldn't have worried about it since nothing happened. Either the hostess forgot, or we weren't spending enough on bottles of wine. Who knows. They just miss the mark on a few things to be really great.

    (3)

  • Sohini R.

    9 months later Gracie's continues to be one of my favorite places to eat; it's the best New American food I've ever eaten. Last night our foursome got a table with only a twenty-minute wait (as opposed to Al Forno's 45-60 min. wait) at 7:30. Three of us got the three-course prix fixe, and every plate left us wiped completely clean. I had a delicious glass of port, to boot. The green salad, which has been on the menu since Gracie's opened, is perfectly balanced and dressed....a very nice start to a meal. I had the duck breast, which came with mashed potatoes and parsnips and cranberries, and felt like the best things about Christmas and Thanksgiving on a plate. I highly recommend the sweet potato tart and carrot cake desserts; the first is totally innovative, and the second showcases great execution of a classic. I love the touches the kitchen offers between courses: amuse bouches, sorbets as palate cleansers, and macarons to end the meal. As the service is impeccable. Upon exiting, I was also glad to learn the valet in complimentary. Basically, I don't have enough superlatives in my reportoire to describe how good the dining experience at Gracie's is.

    (5)

  • Elle N.

    We truly enjoyed this Providence restaurant. We look for a place run by those who studied at some of the finest schools for culinary arts (local graduates often don't leave). Coming from California we were not dissappointed with this Providence dining establishment .To start the meal we savored lavendar infused martinis. WOW.I plan on making them at home. We initially flew to Providence airport, picked up our auto rental and made our way to this downtown site. The ambiance was pleasant with lots of candlelight. Note: The private room for intimate gatherings was a favorite. We enjoyed a beet salad each and a ribeye and the duck respectively. All cooked to appropriate temperatures with enjoyable accoutraments. Our server allowed us to taste different wines to make our experience more enjoyable...in addition to telling us all about tending to the rooftop organic garden. It was our best meal on our trip to a wedding! Providence has always been on my favorite lists to eats - thank you to the culinary students turned chefs and restaurant owners. I love this small city in America.

    (5)

  • Joni B.

    Though a little pricey - ok, downright expensive - my group's dinner at Gracie's was absolutely amazing. All meals are served with delicious homemade bread (4 kinds) with fleur de sel, a pre-appetizer snack, and sorbet palate cleansers. My friends and I came here for Providence Restaurant Week and even then, it ended up costing much more than we envisioned. I guess that's the sacrifice you make for excellence - my salad was indulgent and zesty, my trout was flaky and rich, served on a bed of the most delicious lentils I've ever had, and my dessert was topped with homemade salted caramel ice cream. Mmm... The prices are justifiable, in regards to quality of food and experience; but for someone in my demographic, this visit might be a one-time treat. I'm glad I finally got to try Gracie's - the hype is well-deserved.

    (5)

  • Kelsey D.

    Went here for Restaurant Week. In a word: wonderful. We decided on using the restaurant week pre-fixe menu; I settled on the potato gnocchi with ox tail and mushroom, the duck breast with root vegetables, and the creme brulee. Beyond the food being fantastic (the only complaint from our party was the texture on the fish dish; seemed undercooked to the point of being chewy), the service was exceptional. The palette cleaners and little tid-bits between courses (homemade granola with cranberries and juniper whipped cream, grapefruit sorbet, and wonderful little madeleines) were great, the waitstaff was attentive without being overbearing, always friendly. What's great about this restaurant is the attention to detail. Really, all those little things add up. From the meal, to the hostess at coat check helping me with my jacket on, to the chocolate chip cookies valet leave in your car-- please, please check out this restaurant, from a Providence native to you. I look forward to coming back here again. This is the first time I've posted on yelp, and that's only because I seriously believe that this place is worth every penny and good review.

    (5)

  • Lisa F.

    I am in full agreement with all of the other 5 star reviews. I have been to Gracie's several times, and every time the food and service are impeccable. The ambiance is also relaxing. Even when it's full, you can still easily hear each other while conversing. More on the food - I have ad some of the *best* meals of my life at Gracie's - even better than what I had at Le Bernardin in New York. They cater to everything you like and don't like when you order the tasting menu. Everything they serve is pure perfection. Whenever I go, I'm amazed at how well they exceed my expectations. I would say that Gracie's is probably the best restaurant in the state. Enjoy!

    (5)

  • Ellen M.

    After attending an amazing New Years Eve party at Gracie's we decided to have our wedding reception there. It was nothing short of amazing! All of our guests had an amazing evening and the staff went above and beyond to ensure every detail was tended to. As usual the food was to perfection!! An evening we wish never had to end!

    (5)

  • George B.

    This place is pricey... But is one of the few restaurants in Providence that is worth it. It is a very special experience. The service is excellent and each dish genuine looks and tastes like a work of art. I am sure that everything on the menu is stupendous. Do not miss out on this gem!

    (5)

  • Aina B.

    I want to support what they're trying to do but I think it's a little too fussy. The food is inventive and frequently transporting, but sometimes it's overthought to the point of not always working. Make no mistake, you will enjoy the exquisite service and care involved in the whole process, but sometimes you might be disappointed when a high-concept course lets you down and you begin to think that their heads might be a little too much in the clouds. But it is a beautiful restaurant with a very romantic ambiance that will definitely score high for anyone trying to impress or have a luxe night out.

    (4)

  • Daniel B.

    I would just like to post that my lady and I had the most enjoyable evening at Gracie's tonight. We went in to have dinner before the show, and chose the 5 course tasting menu. Everything was impeccable, and the service from Keith and Jason was outstanding. Steve even stopped by from time to time to take to see how we were enjoying everything. Every course, from the scallops to the lamb 2 ways was delicious. Honestly, the best lamb sausage I have ever had yet, and yes that is a challenge to all. We were running late for the show, and they even wrapped our desserts after the show to take home. Excellent service, and we will return often. (I did steal extra cookies from the host stand! Sorry! They were too delicious!)

    (5)

  • Eddie M.

    Great little place. Food is seasonal so the menu changes from time to time which I liked. I had the duckling my friend had the scallops which were both meticulously presented and very tasty. The wine list to my surprise was expansive and manged to do a great Job of wine/food paring. If you want to have a romantic diner or special occasion I would highly recommend this place. Pluses: 3 course meal, wine and complementary apps with Free Valet =$115 In additional I called like 6 restaurants in Provi and all couldn't take reservations. The hostess was friendly and accommodating and got me in on a busy night with 3 hour lead time.

    (4)

  • Samuel F.

    Here's a place that gets the details right, from the elegant and romantic decor, to the fresh-baked bread (go for the whole wheat honey-glazed beer bread), the amuse-bouche and petite fours that bookend the meal, the pallete cleansers between courses. The three-course prix fixe meal is a great value. The food is amazing, the cocktails are delicious and creative, and the service is prompt, knowledgable, and friendly. It's obvious why this place prompts so many five-star reviews. They do it right, and if you're in the area, you should give this place a try.

    (5)

  • Toby H.

    In the interested of full disclosure I feel I should mention that I do have a friend that works in the kitchen of Gracie's, but let's face it, it's Providence, doesn't everyone know everyone? With that being said, WOW. Really, WOW. I have been fortunate enough to eat at some really fabulous restaurants both here and in Europe and one thing I seem to find, at least in Boston & Providence, is that fine dining is so flipping pretentious. I hate being made to feel like an idiot for not understanding either terms on the menu and when you do dare to ask the server how an item is prepared they give you dissertation on Gastro-Chic cuisine. Food is supposed to be an education but don't patronize me. The servers are knowledgeable and yet totally approachable. Their menu changes so often that you get the sense that they are continually challenging themselves. Also this is one of the few restaurants where you have to somehow; some way leave room for desert...really leave room for desert. Great restaurant, save up your pennies though, as this caliber of dining doesn't come cheap, and treat yourself to an oral exploration that you won't soon forget.

    (5)

  • Cherrie C.

    Read the rave reviews, but left simply enraged & wishing I'd chosen any other restaurant because of the poor communication & inept management. So, I initially was excited to try out the full menu & told the server, Katlyn, we would be dining from the 3-menu price fix & having 1 cocktail. She said we could order from the 1st 3 pages with the exception of the cheese dessert plate & we did so. The meal was wonderful, but filling so I had my "pre-paid" dessert boxed to-go. To my surprise, she came back with the bill for each item individually priced. The bill should have been $93 plus tax, instead it came out to $150. I approached the manager, Stephen Wilson, about this. You'd think he'd fix it, right? Nope. Instead he offered to take off my dessert from the menu after making me wait an additional 10 minutes after the meal. Really? How about just making things right? You can believe I will be contacting the owner, Ellen Slattery. In short, wonderful food, but a truly terrible experience.

    (1)

  • Ron P.

    OH boy, this was great. We were there in August and it was an amazing experience. The food is fresh and really great, the service was incredible. I will surely be back if i'm in the area.

    (5)

  • Chris F.

    Wow. Wonderful night. A nice walk from the providence place mall ( an easy place to park ). Then quick service and delicious food. Both myself and my wife thought it the best place we've visited in the area. Highly recommended.

    (5)

  • Elizabeth K.

    Sooooo good. Every aspect! One of the best dinners I've had in a really long time, and, we didn't even go to Gracie's expecting anything out of the ordinary. So, we're seated and realize we can't really decide what we want, it's been a long week, and we have decision fatigue. Oh look! Affordable tasting menu! Win! We asked if foie gras came with the 5 course tasting (it was the only thing I had actively eyed on the menu) and were told no (with a nice explanation of the flow of the tasting), but, we could just add a 6th course for a reasonable fee and make it foie gras if we wanted. Perfect! Every dish was amazing. Every person that came to our table (water servers, bread servers, our server) was awesome! I can't get over how good this place was!

    (5)

  • Shirley L.

    Good location. Valet parking was a bit confusing, as there is another location next-door who also has valet parking. The chef's tasting is greatly overpriced. The food was good but I wouldn't rave about it. The service was excellent. The ambience only so-so. We would be willing to give it another try. Perhaps pre or après theater and to try the pris fixe dinner.

    (3)

  • Stephanie S.

    It has been a year since I've eaten at Gracie's, but I can still say I remember it as being the best meal I've ever had. I went with 2 girlfriends for a birthday dinner, and we each got the prix fixe $30 for 3-courses. Not a bad deal at all! Each of our courses was perfection. I can't remember my dishes verbatim, so don't be turned away from my bland descriptions. I had the butternut soup, duck, and apple tart. The soup was a beautiful rich golden color and had a wonderful silky texture, and this sweet aftertaste would linger from the spice apple puree. The duck was served in 2 styles, one being sliced to resemble a steak and the other shredded almost like carnitas. I was surprised by the flavor and moistness of the meat. Ending with the apple tart was wonderful as well. It came a la mode with bailey's ice cream. Warm spicy, apply goodness. On a side note, there are palette cleansers between each course that match the caliber of the courses themselves. Presentation was well thought through. And the chef uses locally grown/raised produce and meats. I would visit Rhode Island just to eat at Gracie's again!

    (5)

  • Emlyn A.

    I suppose if you're the kind of person who likes vodka tastings, collecting stamps and sniffing perfumes, then you'd likely enjoy Gracies' Test Kitchen. Their wizardry is not lost on me, which is why I must give them four stars, but I quickly grow tired of dolled-up gustatory masterpieces that cost a fortune. People, it's food, not art. (Really, I don't need to taste blue cheese ice cream THAT badly, but if dessert comes with the $40 prix fixe menu anyway...) But if you're the kind of person who has read more than one book on origami or who could lose yourself in a discussion of the differences between Anostostomatidae and Rhaphidophoridae, then you'd probably be right at home at Gracie's. (Tip: Check your stock portfolio first.) This is fussy food that insists on being respected, given its price, long before it has been tasted.

    (4)

  • Vicki A.

    DELICIOUS! We went to Gracie's for restaurant week and had an incredible experience! It can get expensive if you order drinks, but otherwise this restaurant is top notch! The special for restaurant week was 3 courses for $30. We were given a delicious amuse bouche of grapes and cheese. I ordered Jeffery's Green Salad for the first course. It was heavily seasoned with bleu cheese but the flavors really complemented each other and went well with the rosemary bread that the server brought around. We were offered a small sorbet palate cleanser before the next course. Second course was trout with cheese fondue (more of a sauce) and lentils. The fondue was deliciously rich and offered sparingly so as not to overwhelm the meal. My friend ordered the duck with pomegranate jus. It arrived as two legs and a thigh and actually had pomegranate arils, not just jus, that gave the dish a nice crunch. For dessert I had the creme brulee, a very generous portion for dessert. It had a small star cookie on top, in tribute to the decor, with a bit of cinnamon apple sauce that was just enough to spice up the dish. After we were stuffed with three courses, they brought a final "treat" from the kitchen - a yummy maple and cranberry macaroon! The service was wonderful - several people brought food, cleared the table, and made sure we had everything we needed! Gracie's has a warm ambiance but is definitely fancy, so dress up or be prepared to feel under dressed. I was very impressed with how helpful and attentive the staff was and we received excellent treatment despite eating from the restaurant week menu. I highly recommend Gracie's if you want a high-class meal in downtown Providence.

    (5)

  • Rahul M.

    There are two kinds of people in the world: those who love ostentatious places like this and those who don't. I'm in the latter group. There wasn't anything really wrong with our meal (except the complete lack of vegetarian options) but the overarching preciousness and smugness permeating the place was suffocating and I couldn't wait to get the hell out. Foodies and foodie culture can't die soon enough for me. Give me tasty food that fills my belly and don't masturbate on my plate.

    (2)

  • Kristen B.

    Perfect each of the four times I have visited. It is upscale and in my "special occasion" price range. One of my favorite places in Rhode Island. Great wine, food, cocktails. Love how they pair he dishes. The private room downstairs is great for small groups. Flawless service.

    (5)

  • Carlos V.

    WOW! This place doesn't miss ANYTHING! Perfect from start to finish. Valet out front took my car, the table was ready (even though it was packed) and waitress was right there as soon as we sat down. The food was absolutely amazing, from start to finish. We just ordered 1 shared app and 2 entrees and that was plenty... They offer 3 course specials, but not sure you need it. My wife had a seabass special and I had the pork. Both were cooked, and served beautifully! The best thing of all was that we got a special warm cookie gift when the valet gave us our car on the way out! What service! This PLACE GIVES SOME BOSTON RESTAURANTS A RUN FOR THEIR MONEY!!!

    (5)

  • Tyler L.

    Following our first visit I believe that I had compared this restaurant to a very special place in Napa: FARM. Gracie's is equal to the best-of-the-best. Entrusting our party of four to the whims of the chef we treasured in deliciousness. Truly, truly spectacular was the 5-course tasting menu; an experience, not a "meal". By choosing tastings you place yourself in the hands of someone unknown. What will come? Will it be good? These questions need not be asked at Gracie's. From bread to delicate starters, and a gnocchi dish - almost a stew - so delightful, causing chins to drop in confusion; can food be this good? Dessert so special in form and taste. Service designed for royals. Jonathan Edwards Syrah went oh-so-well with all. Thank you!

    (5)

  • Lou G.

    This place is amazing. The ambiance, quality of food, absolutely everything. If you have never been here, and are looking for a special place to take someone give Gracie's a shot. I have eaten there many times, and have never been disappointed. Wait staff it's incredible. Not sure there is a bad table in the entire restaurant. Didn't get better.

    (5)

  • Corinne W.

    Gracie's is the most romantic place I've ever been to on a date. I love the stars all over, the candles, the fabulous service... they really know how to make you feel special. The best part is that the 3 course a la carte is only $35, which is very affordable considering you're getting three full courses including bread and surprise little amuse bouches between courses. The wine list is impeccable. The waitress that served my boyfriend and me was very professional but still down to earth. Just an all around amazing experience. Definitely to be continued!

    (5)

  • Bryan C.

    Definitely a favorite of mine in Providence, considering the price for what you get at this establishment. Friendly staff and very interesting decor that seems to go well with theme of the restaurant.

    (4)

  • Toni M.

    --From May 7, 2010, sorry for the delay-- I was with a group up at the Naval War College. A few of us professed to be foodies, so we formed an ad hoc supper club. Gracie's was a recommendation from a friend so I cajoled the crew to drive the 45 minutes fr

    (5)

  • Ji H.

    Went here for Restaurant week. Lobster soup: AWESOME Salmon with bacon lentils: AWESOME Poundcake with Buttermilk gelato: All right... get the Creme Brulee instead Amazing service, and great bread (free) at the beginning! Try the bread with olives; it's much better than the beer bread.

    (5)

  • Dee B.

    I ordered the Rhode Island Rabbit - it was the best I have had. Cooked to perfection, flavorful and just the right portion. Service was excellent. The waitresses were polite, friendly and jovial. One of them recommended the Rabbit and the other recommended the dessert. Both excellent. The ambience was just amazing. There was a classic feel to it. It did not feel like this pretentious, new hip thing... but yet trendy in it's own classy way. I was there Thursday evening. I highly recommend Gracie's. I will surely be back.

    (5)

  • Linda R.

    If you need a place to dine for a special occasion...this is the place! The food is amazing and the service is even better. Really...the service is exceptional. They also have valet service (sometimes it can be hard to find a parking spot in that area..especially if you are running late!) To start I had the rye cocktail at the bar which was delicious. The bar area is standard but still a great place to grab a drink. We then sat down and were served delicious breads. The honey beer bread is to die for and the pickled mustard bread was unique. We shared the tagliatelle and gnocci (you must get the gnocci when you come here!). I got the arctic char which was done perfectly. Serving sizes I would say are average for this genre of restaurant. One of my favorite restaurants in Providence...go here!

    (5)

  • Carl S.

    OK, so put ur children to bed b/c this next story is inappropriate for anyone under the tender age of 12. ok so we chillin at a gentlemens club in providence, rode island, and my homie is getting really riled up. Like he keeps leaning over and whipsering "i think imma slap a stripper son" and im like "nooooo du, we gonna get kicked out of this chill establishment" and homie just looks at me with a stupid grin and im all "oh shit he finna slap a cheek" lo and behold dear readers my homie slaps a stripper's butt cheek with more power and fury than a million volcanoes exploding at once stripper is knocked down by the sheer force of homie's extended open palm and her cheek burns brighter than a thousand suns. the chief of the strip club comes over to us and he's just like "nope, no way, nope." long story short we get kicked out of the strip club and we all :'( :'( :'( so homie suggests we lighten our heavy hearts at a local restauraant called" gracies" and im all "ok" gracies is a modern american restaurant in providence RI that is also conveniently located acreoss the street from a gentlemens club (aka strip club) we invited the stripper my homie slapped because we felt really bad, and I think she had a good time we got the 5 course menu which is the most gangster choice of dining experiences because 7 courses is absurd and only peasants and bougie assholes eat à la carte. the stripper (her name is dior) is getting real aggressive regarding wine choices, and the establishment is real good about accomodating her exotic tastes (i.e. they got some good italian muscadeto wine for the discerning stripper) While we are numming some delicious treats (i.e. pastas w/ duck meats, crispy pan-friend fluke, house mortadella), Dior tells us her life story which is really important to relate to you: Dior was a brown university student that, once she graduated, realized that Brown university is a shit school that educates borderline idiots with no motivation in life (her words, dont kill messenger pls). She cant get job and spends all day cryin. Brown university presenident sends her an email informing Dior that there is an opening at his favorite strip club and that he wants to see her nekked, and she is forced to accept this vulgar proposal in order to support her self. the decor is pretty nice at gracies, but nothing wild. The food is srsly great #realtalk and will make you want to eat until you dead. I almost died eating here b/c it was so good. It's nice to go somewhere that really takes its time with every part of the dining experience NAHMEAN?????????????????????????????????? 10/10 very great!!!!! ahhahaha THANKS GRACIES SORRY BOUT THE SLAP DIOR

    (5)

  • Rick M.

    We are visiting from NYC and our friend brought us to Gracie's, considered one of the best restaurants in Providence. First we were sat at a table in the back overlooking the bussing station. We asked to be moved and were accommodated by the friendly wait staff who were courteous and knowledgeable. The appetizers were good enough. We had foie gras, a tomato and melon salad and a crudu of fluke. When the entree's came we were shocked and disappointed. My Halibut was dry, but the grains under it were so salty I couldn't eat them and the assortment of vegetables on the side were undercooked to the point that they were inedible and flavorless. Another member of our party ordered a pork chop that came out raw. Pork as we all know should be cooked pink. It was also so salty he couldn't eat it. While the wait staff were very apologetic, when we asked to see the chef, our request was ignored. The Maitre D never came over to the table to explain the poor food debacle, which was a snub because at a restaurant where you are paying top dollar and the food is so poor you have to send it back, or cannot eat it, you at least deserve some sort of acknowledgment from the Owner/chef or Maitre D. There might be other menu items that were not inedible, but the combination of poor entree's, and lack of attention by the chef or Maitre D to our experience makes Gracie's a place i wouldn't recommend. Try Red Stripe, we had a great meal there. the food and service were awesome.

    (1)

  • Alma C.

    I like foo foo restaurants, and if you like foo foo restaurants, Gracie's is a great foo foo restaurant to go to. Just don't bring your significant other if they don't do the foo foo. He/she will groan and sigh and pout about the little morsel(s) that were served in proportion to the large almost perfectly clean white plate (b/c he/she virtually licked the plate clean b/c it was good, uh, but couldn't there have been more?), and may even vocally threaten to bring the darn plates home for the cost of what he/she had just spent on dinner and no amount of (delicious but again foo foo ) free goodies that the valet had (nicely!) placed in the car will prevent him/her from driving over to a random greasy spoon after to extinguish his/her hunger. Just saying.

    (4)

  • Belkys D.

    Mind blown! I have to say that we have been fans of Gracie's for more than four years and they still can amaze us with their tasting menu. My husband and I decided to head to Gracie's last night and of course we did the tasting. The scallops, foie gras torchon, pasta, and venison were all perfectly paired. It simply was the best meal we have had at Gracie's yet! Thank you Ellen and team for always surprising us with your service and your ever changing tasting menu!

    (5)

  • Cara G.

    I guess I'll follow the trend and give gracies 5 stars ;) It more than certainly deserves it.... I opted for the three course pre fix menu my first time and loved everything about it. Each dish was the most perfect combinations of flavor, texture and visual pleasure. I started with the gnocchi with mushroom and squash, little pillows of amazingness. Swordfish for dinner, ug it couldn't get any better with the fried capers Then crème brule for dessert, what more could I ask for? How about the cutest amuse bouches and the fact that I felt like I was in a Disney fairy tale the whole time!? Gracies is literally a dream come true and the perfect place for that special event. I have also had the pleasure of being at an event catered by Gracies. Their impeccable service did not let down and the food was just as good. The best part was being able to mingle a bit with the staff!! That time around I had the gnocchi with a bit of duck included, wow. I thought the gnocchi I had at the restaurant was good, these little pillows hit an all new high with the addition of duck. I also basked in the amazingness of a orange and beet salad and a nice plate of short ribs. Thank you Gracies for some of the most memorable food memories I have :)

    (5)

  • Jay D.

    this restaurant is just. UNREAL. delicious food, attentive staff, impeccably decorated + fantastic valet service. They have a lovely dining room, a bar area + private rooms below the restaurant that are perfect for a private dinner/party. The food is just immaculate-- full of flavor + an assortment of bread for days. I have tried many of their entrees + never have been disappointed. You can taste the fresh local flavors of RI. you can NOT go wrong here. it isn't on the cheap but you will not be disappointed in any way. if you want a night of perfection, this is your kinda place.

    (5)

  • Geoff And Jenni G.

    From start to finish, this was one of the best experiences we've had in the US in a long time. A genuine warm welcome... amazing attention to detail in the dining room... excellent service (great to have a European style "everyone helps you" versus one server)... The food was superb... stupendously good in fact... there wasn't anything we had that wasn't delicious, perfectly presented and supremely delicious! We absolutely cannot wait to return... definitely one of the better restaurants we've been to. Loved it!

    (5)

  • Elisabeth C.

    We were here for a private event during a conference. The dinner we had was lovely. really tasty, elegantly prepared, nice atmosphere. I had salad, roast chicken and root vegetables and all the desserts i could manage because they were really really good. The service was really good and all around i was impressed by their hospitality.

    (4)

  • Geovanny F.

    Place talks about a 3 course menu fix. But they will instruct you to choose from a menu that is independent. My meal should have been $80, it came out to $150. The manager Stephen went through the menus to see the page was not missing. He did not wish to adjust the bill. Until we wanted the owners name. So he took off two desserts $125. The stress of it ruined our meal at the end and the rest of the trip. Poor waitress and management here. Sorry but this is a one time visit from now on.

    (1)

  • Carole M.

    Great service, nice environment. Food is ambitious but spotty. Green salad was overly blue cheesed and overly large. Bread was fabulous. Wild striped bass was tasty, especially the fennel. Did not have dessert although others seemed to enjoy.

    (3)

  • Peggy H.

    This is the best restaurant in Providence that we've been to for dinner. It is indeed pricey-- we both had the 3-course menu and 2 rounds of drinks and our total came out to $160 before tip, but so worth it! They also kept bringing us tasting samples of all their specialty dishes (mmm, the gazpacho, sorbet, cheeses, etc.) while we were waiting for our courses. The mussels appetizer, creme brulee, home-made dinner rolls, and fresh fish of the day were all standouts. Very satisfying.

    (5)

  • Justin C.

    It worked out quite well for me that the last meal I had in Providence turned out to be one of the best, as I left the city with a real appreciation for what they're doing there food-wise, and a new level of respect I certainly would have never had prior to visiting. Gracie's encapsulated all the great flavors of the Northeast, along with some of the best service I experienced during my stay from the hostess Stephanie and my waiter Stephan. The ambiance of Gracie's is very beautifully chic ( flickr.com/photos/wedoit… ) with a few Middle Eastern touches (once you make it past the strip clubs down the street), and my biggest regret was not coming earlier for dinner so I could get a glimpse of their rooftop garden in the daylight, as many of the dishes ingredients were sourced there. There was no doubt for me I would be doing the tasting menu (7 courses for $85) here, it's one of the most reasonably priced I've ever seen, and looking back now at the quality I received I can say that even more-so than before. They also have a really great wine program, featuring 40 bottles under $40, making good wine accessible for almost anyone. AB: Bean salad amuse w/ raspberry vinaigrette and bacon crumble - This was a pretty simple amuse bouche visually, but had a lot going on texturally and flavor wise. I really liked the raspberry paired with the bacon. #1: Heirloom & cherry tomatoes, Narragansett ricotta cheese, capers and fresh fennel - Vegetarians of the world would rejoice if this little salad were on every menu across the country. The heirloom tomatoes (one of my favorite things) were magnificent, as was the expertly dosed usage of caper and fennel; a heavy hand with them would have totally ruined this dish. #2: Potato gnocchi ratatouille w/ housemade bacon and shaved mandarone provola cheese: I absolutely loved the way the cheese formed on this dish, and I really want to try to emulate it someday at home. The texture of the gnocchi was perfect, but I was hoping for a little more than I got out of the bacon. It definitely played second fiddle to the other ingredients. #3: Hudson Valley foie gras, toasted cashews, blueberry gastrique and cornbread brioche - I asked specifically to have this dish included in my menu, and happily they obliged. It did not disappoint, and I can say with confidence this was the best preparation of foie I've ever had, aided tremendously by the accompanying gastrique. #4: Skate wing topped w/ peppers, corn & shiitake medley w/ corn emulsion, mini crab Rangoon w/ cream cheese & soy filling - So much was going on with this plate, but somehow it all melded together brilliantly. The "crab Rangoon" bit was a really nice homage, but the skate outshone it by a good bit. It was cooked to perfection, and fell apart on my fork before melting in my mouth. The emulsion did a great job of tying it all together while still remaining somewhat subtle compared to the power of the fish. Intermezzo: frozen lemon sorbet w/ mandarin citrus zest - Meant to be emblematic of the famous Providence fixture Del's Lemonade, this palette cleanser rocked. It did exactly what it's designed to do, and actually made you enjoy it. The crunchy bits were a nice touch too. #5: Washington state squab w/ roasted cippolini onions, lemon squash and eggplant, w/ squab jus - This came out so tender and tempting I completely dove in and starting destroying it before remembering to take a photo, woops. There isn't a huge variety of ingredients in this dish, but the ones that are there fuse together so seamlessly it really shows off the chef's talent. #6: Landhomme cheese w/ toasted figs and cashews & root beer sauce - Typically I'm not a fan of the single slice cheese in the middle of the meal meant to act as a "course" (see my hatred for Coi in SF). This however, was actually dressed up quite a bit, and made it much easier to accept, especially once you had all the ingredients in unison. #7: Passion fruit epoisse w/ passion fruit cream, raspberries and gooseberries - I haven't had gooseberries since I was a kid eating them off bushes in the wild. After having them straight out of the garden above me at Gracie's I remembered how much I miss this flavor. It's such a unique bitter+sweet flavor that you want them as a backdrop in almost anything. The epoisse itself was beautiful, and so light and creamy, and I was in love with the flavors of the passion fruit in and around it. Petit-fours: Chocolate macarons, sugar cookies, and gum drops - This was a nice assortment of post dinner treats, especially the sugar cookies, one of my favorite childhood treats. As you can see, 7 courses turned into 10, if you include the 3 free mini-samplings, a warm welcome to someone who dines out frequently. Gracie's food is also heaven for a photographer, and their playful use of flowers in many dishes is done so without sacrificing the integrity of the dish.

    (5)

  • Hilary H.

    Gracie's is still 5 stars in my book because they're still amazing in every way... and then some. When my husband and I want to linger over a gorgeous meal, celebrating something special or just simply being together, we come to Gracie's because, in my opinion, it just cannot be matched. While the ambience and decor are relaxed and comfortable, this is definitely a special place. You're never rushed through a meal, you're actually encouraged to linger and enjoy every bite. They'll even bring out treats from the kitchen to compliment our experience, and take special precaution at the start of each meal to avoid any food allergies or aversions. So thoughtful. The food is incredible -- as beautiful as it is delicious -- and always changing according to what's fresh, in season and local. Chef Matt Vargas is a singular talent, and one to appreciate as much as possible. I've had everything from traditional RI littlenecks taken to the next level to his always amazing duck breast (my husband's favorite) and am alway blown away by the depth and perfection of his flavors, plating and attention to detail. Each plate has a touch of whimsy, be it a splash of color from an in-season edible bloom or a thoughtful arrangement of braised shallots to enhance a smoked pork dish. Everything works together to create a feast for the senses, and I love it. ... But what really makes Gracie's shine is the impeccable, thoughtful service. I can't rave enough about the friendly, gracious and perfectly-trained staff. Every person know the menu, wine list and drink menu inside and out and can make a recommendation without a second thought. They're always welcoming, warm and professional, and after coming here regularly for the last 6 years, it still stuns me when they remember small details and, of course, our food allergies. They're just plain sweet but still incredibly polished, which makes all the difference when you're spending a nice amount of money on a meal. They know you're there for a special experience, and they make it so. They really do. So, with all the amazing places to eat in this city, if you're searching for a romantic, special, leisurely meal I implore you to book a night at Gracie's. If it's just the two of you, request their special table, and thank me later. You're in for an incredible night.

    (5)

  • Lizzie R.

    When asked if they get their beets from Schrute Farms, needless to say this reference sourly went way over their heads. Aside from that mega disappointment, Gracie's delivered a great meal. I began with the tomato burrata. The mozzarella cheese was definitely made in-house. Creamiest cheese I've ever had. My boyfriend got fresh gnocchi; lightest we've ever tried. I selected wheat bread with a beer glaze; one of the meal highlights. So addicting I checked Ellie's hours while eating it and plan on going tomorrow to purchase. I chose the bass for dinner but truthfully wish I chose the summer vegetable selection instead. The fish was cooked perfectly but wasn't paired with veggies I enjoy (chickpea salad). My boyfriend got the duck and said it was amazing. The dessert was killer and the main reason I'm rating this a 5 star meal. I never order dessert anywhere but chose the prefix menu which came with it. Dessert was prepared with fresh succulent mint ice cream and pockets of dark chocolate paradise. Will definitely get the same bread and dessert upon return. Will definitely try a different entree. Praise the dessert goddess that crafted that dessert. Uploading food porn to this review to make everyone jelly. *sour about the fact there is no bread basket. give me more bread.

    (5)

  • Liz M.

    Wow just wow. ... If your looking for an impeccable dining experience this is the place to be. On a regular basis they may be a little pricy but it's restaurant week! My girlfriends and I went last night and it was an amazing meal and a great bargain at 35$ a person. Of course we started off with drinks I had a strawberry drink made with tequila lime basil and a peppered rim. I need to go back just to try more drinks ! They Came around with a break basket. I had beer bread and cheddar bread. Fresh butter on both. Yummy. For my appetizer I had burata. If you don't know it's fresh mozzarella cheese with a creamy center. It was served with fresh tomatoes and basil and a amazing dressing. I chose the sausage pasta. It tasted home made and the sausage flavor was infused in every bite. It was dressed with chunk of feta cheese. They brought over a palate cleansing sorbet that was a small bite of happiness. For dessert oh my desert. Wow. I had the chocolate cake. It was beautifully presented with two round flourless cakes with mint basil and pistachio. I didn't even offer to share it because it was that amazing ! As if dinner was not enough they gave us cappuccino flavored macaroons which are from Ellie's bakery which i believe is the same company. Again wow. Our servers were amazing. Making sure we had fresh drinks and filled waters. They explained the menu and made recommendations. This was a dining experience I won't soon forget and can't wait to go back. Also if you valet your car they leave little Chocolate chip cookies it in. Yummy. Go there as soon as you can. What a great Place !

    (5)

  • Naomi R.

    We drove almost two hours there and because of snow, almost three hours home. And was it worth it? Without a doubt! The versatility of the dinner options are awesome. Order a la carte, order 3 course tasting menu of designated options, or splurge on a 5, 7, or 9 course tasting. We did the 7. 5 courses is a cold app, pasta, fish, meat, dessert. 7 adds in foie gras and dessert. 9 adds in 2 more desserts. Oy vey. Everything was fabulous. Just be aware that it's not a "quiet" restaurant. Theres hustle ad bustle, but not in a bad way. We only made a Saturday night reservation a week in advance and could only get a high-top table, but it wasn't a problem. People sitting at the bar still got tasting menus. We were greeted with a happy birthday card on the table and a complimentary glass of cava to toast one another. And the table was sprinkled with confetti. nice touch. Be sure you have room for bread. They make it all in house. And there's numerous options. My fav tonight was the red onion sea salt foccacia. Hubs liked the beer bread with maple honey glaze. The seven courses were incredible. I loved every single one, but the foie gras was delectable and the butter poached lobster with fennel hollandaise was remarkable. Dessert was good. But here's what did us in as Gracie's really has their act together- we got in the car, and there were fresh homemade cookies for us for the drive home. They don't miss a beat. We will totally be back. No doubt. Worth every penny.

    (5)

  • Emily S.

    Gracie's really is as good as it gets, I read the Yelp reviews and thought it was going to be good but couldn't believe it blew our expectations away! Food quality taste and presentation, service, ambiance... everything was just incredible. We did make a reservation ahead of time because it was a Friday night... we ended up with this amazing table in kind of a little nook just for the two of us, we loved it! I will definitely make a reservation and request this table for sure if it is a future special occasion. Although tempted by the 5 course chef menu we decided to try the pre fixe 3 course menu since it was our first experience here... and we started with the artisan cheese plate before our 3 courses... absolutely everything we ate was great... above the delicious food we ordered (1st course both gnocchi, 2nd course lamb for husband local fish for me, 3rd course both dark chocolate cremeux) the kitchen also sent out some additional treats, a bite of olive bruschetta before our cheese plate and ending the night with an espresso macaroon after dessert. OH and we also began with some delicious bread, our server came with a bread basket full of some different flavors and you get to pick. Throughout the evening we felt very well taken care of. I really felt like the staff wanted to make sure we had a perfect dinner. Some other little details made our dining experience nicer too... a bite of lemon/peach sorbet between courses (presented on a plate with a nice quote), fresh silverware with each course, etc. The drinks were also phenomenal! Very different and just really good.... I fell in love with the Berry Fierce hubby liked the Mint to Be. A really great night... will definitely return!

    (5)

  • Reggie M.

    Our friend decided to have his 30th birthday in Providence, Rhode Island. Incidentally, the city was celebrating their LGBTQ pride week as well. Having a 4.5 star rating on Yelp, we unanimously agreed to booked at Gracie's. It's somewhat dressy but the ambiance is cozy. The tables are set far enough apart from other tables for everyone to enjoy their intimate dining. We decided to go for the 3 course prix fixe dinner. We started of with a bottle of 2010 mountain cuvée, they served it together with an Amuse-Bouche of arugula, rhubarb, goat cheese pesto with wildflowers and pine nuts. I chose russet potato gnocchi as my appetizer; it's a braised rabbit, fava beans, black trumpet mushrooms and pecorino. I found it very filling and piquant. A mouthwatering raspberry sorbet was served as intermezzo to clean our palette. My main entrée was the crescent farms duck with red quinoa, turnip, fiddlehead ferns, green strawberry and rhubarb. The serving was ample and it was cooked to perfection. My dessert selection of yogurt panna cotta; rhubarb, fennel meringue, cornbread and orange thyme gelato was simply epicurean. The waiter bought some delicious macaroons with the bill to seal our lovely dinner. It's not very often that I experienced great customer service together with great food. This place is highly recommended.

    (5)

  • Jerry C.

    Arriving from NYC in two carloads of guys celebrating our friend's 30th birthday last Friday, I was charged with quickly finding an acceptable place for the big dinner on Saturday. Requirements from the birthday boy included a classy atmosphere, not too big a hit on the wallet, not dressy (we basically only came with t-shirts), and upscale cuisine. Oh and yummy bone marrow! Searching Yelp for "bone marrow"...besides a bunch of transplant doctors, Gracie's name popped up. Who knew? The menu didn't include bone marrow, but the great looking Yelp photos and an open reservation at 9:30 sealed the deal. We just hoped Gracie's would look past our t-shirts since Yelp Dress said "Dressy." Luckily Gracie's let their dress code standards slack for us, possibly due to our beautiful glowstick necklaces but more likely because the Rhode Island Pride Parade complete with Dorothy, the witches, Rocky Horror, zombies and half-naked leathermen was marching right past their windows. Gracie's real deal is the $40 prix fixe, 3-course dinner, basically select choices from their main menu. My first course sherry roasted beet salad with blood orange vinaigrette and second course Crescent Farms duck were both excellent! While I usually don't like too much salt on my food, the duck had a nice salty balance from the perfectly rendered roast skin, offset by the medium rare meat, red quinoa and slightly bitter baby white radishes. Awesome and highly recommended! The creme brûlée was from creamy Madagascar vanilla beans. So delicious. Gracie's has a great wine list in a wide range of prices. I selected a bottle of Chapellet Vineyards' Cervantes Mountain Curvee, Napa Valley 2011. The red wine blend was terrific with dinner. Service was on the money and well paced. Our waitress was personable and the bussers were numerous and quick. All the wait staff looked like they were attending college or just graduated, and seemed to be well trained in customer service. A busser didn't know the answer to one of our questions regarding what we just ate, and he came back from the kitchen with a thorough answer. Thanks to Gracie's our Birthday boy had one surprise candle on his dessert, was happy and full. We were all highly satisfied. When we come back to Providence, I'm sure Gracie's will once again be on our itinerary.

    (5)

  • D. F.

    It's simple. You go there and sit at the semi-private table behind the hostess stand. You order the seven course tasting menu with wine pairing. You sit back and enjoy a two hour creative culinary adventure that is simply the best meal you can get in the city of Providence -- and, I'll say it, contends with some of the top restaurants in Boston. My wife and I have done this four times and four times been very impressed.

    (5)

  • Sarah S.

    My boyfriend and I visited the restaurant for a birthday dinner, and the service was phenomenal. As always, the food and wine pairings were on point, but it's their knowledgable servers and welcoming attitude that keeps us coming back to dine here again and again. Definitely recommend Gracie's for any special/romantic occasion!

    (5)

  • Amelia S.

    This place is amazing and we had been dying to try it-- finally did for the big 30! They wowed us with free champagne, and funfetti birthday ice cream!!! I LOVE the bread basket-- can't get over the options. Meals were fabulous- definitely will do the tasting next time. Top three restaurants in Providence for us!

    (5)

  • Stephanie Y.

    Wow, this place serves great food. Love the prix fixe options as well. Our table ordered the bass crudo, gnocchi and beet salad to start off with. Gnocchi was so soft and buttery and all of the ingredients are extremely fresh. The beet and crudo were off to a good start. Then we got the duck and ribeye. Again the duck was so tender and juicy. I got the ribeye, but after tasting the duck I had food envy. My ribeye was delicious though especially with the foie gras spread. The sauce was a little too salty after awhile, but the meat was great quality. So .... if you come you MUST save room for the dessert prix fixe menu. They're all full portions and we shared it among the 3 of us. Even though we were full from the dinner, we licked each dessert plate clean. Each one included a cake or pastry with homemade gelato. I don't believe these were on the menu either, so they were all nice surprises.

    (5)

  • Eileen L.

    I was very excited to come here because of the amazing reviews on Yelp. Overall, I was somewhat disappointed. Perhaps my expectations were too high. First, we made a reservation on OpenTable for 6:15 a day or two in advance. I received an email about a half hour before our reservation saying that Gracie's had canceled my reservation. NO PHONE CALL OR EXPLANATION WHATSOEVER. I called several times to rectify the situation, but was sent to an answering machine every time. I left a message but received no response. Around 6, I re-booked a reservation through OpenTable for 6:30, hoping they wouldn't cancel it again. I came in at 6:30, explained the dilemma about our reservation to the hostess, and she offered no apology whatsoever. She simply said we had a reservation at 6:30 and she could take us to our table. It was not busy at 6:30. Most tables were empty, so I am confused as to why they canceled our 6:15 reservation in the first place. I was just having a small graduation celebration dinner with my boyfriend, so it was not too much a of a big deal. But imagine if it was for a bigger occasion or we had driven a long distance to be there. They should have at least informed us on why they canceled and tried to help us reschedule it. Needless to say, it was not a good start to our Gracie's experience. We ordered the prix-fixe 3 course meal for $45 each. The gnocchi was DELICIOUS; I highly recommend it. The baby greens salad was average. The crescent farms duck had too much kumquat for my liking, although my boyfriend loved it. The rigatoni campanero was above average, but not something I would order again. The creme brulee was quite good, and the dark chocolate cake was good. The best parts were the gnocchi and the little treats they gave us between courses. The service was great and the meals were quite intricate, interesting, and above average- but I was expecting amazing; I have definitely had much more satisfying dining experiences in Providence.

    (3)

  • Kay P.

    Oooh mah goodness...truly amazing...it is going to be hard to convey all this goodness from every single angle... Let me start at the beginning, this wont take long I promise. I have been talking about wanting to go to Gracie's for months. It was number one on my top 10 places to try for 2015. -- More on that later. I would like to consider myself as a foodie but due to a rare disorder I have been diagnosed with it can sometimes be physically difficult to eat. So, sadly I was on hold from going out and trying my top ten list. -- Disappointment city.... I live in Providence, a place where there is great food in every neighborhood and new places popping open all the time, how could this have happened to me? How could this invisible issue have stopped me dead in my tracks from doing my favorite thing!? -- Eating new foods, at new places with new flavors...and of course sharing it all with you! To help with the age old question -- Where to eat today? It was so hard to cope with. I did my research and recently recovered from a procedure to fix this issue long term and now I'm very glad to say 2015 is going to be a good year! -- Yelp... it's on! I was treated to Gracie's for my 29th birthday -- Ew 30 get away from me.... My Uncle Don took me and we had a rezzie for 6:30. It was not very full when we showed up, plenty of space near the windows and booths. Nice valet guy, he took to car quickly and held the door -- :D The inside is beautifully designed, with lots of light and soft jazzy music. My kind of place. The only thing is after seeing how stunning the place was we were tucked away and sat at a two top hidden in an alcove style cubby hole in the corner smack next to two business women with lots to talk about. I felt like of all places we were totally lead right into invade their space. But no seating arrangement was going ruin my highly anticipated dinner at my number one...I'm over it -- Let's drink! Our server was awesome, he was making all those helpful suggestions that still make you feel like you are making your own choices, but you follow right along...I love it. We ordered a bottle of wine and had some bread; no complaints, even the bread was good! -- Lots of options. I did the 3 course pre fixe and my uncle just ordered whatever spoke to him. After ordering our meals, we received an amuse bouche of sorbet. Cool and tasty. I started with the gnocchi and braised rabbit with peas. Let me say, that I do not eat peas for anyone, in anything, ever. I always try to push myself out of the comfort zone when I visit one of my top 10's. If the chef likes it with peas, eat the damn peas. This dish was perfect, peas and all, the gnocchi were like little clouds and the rabbit was melt in your mouth tender. I think rabbit tastes like a meat somewhere in between chicken and pork, it was a first and it was delicious. I could have had two more bowls of that and been good. Uncle Don tried the sweet bread app, which was so delicately fried and came with an avocado mousse shaped like a square cube and all kinds of other goodies on the plate, almost to pretty to eat. -- Photos to follow. I had the duck with wild mushrooms for dinner and he had a sea bass special. Another awesome course with noting bad to say, not that I am a yelper that just looks for the negative to share. I know people are more likely to share the bad then the good, and I want to help in changing that. -- Nothing but good baby. We both tried the dark chocolate fancy passion fruit dessert with a glass of port to finish off the perfect birthday dinner. I am so glad this is a classy place and they did not come over with a candle stuck in something and clap some corny song in my face. The server bid me a happy birthday and made my night enjoyable for sure, keep filling my glass my friend. I could not even hear our two business women buddies once we started eating and sharing our thoughts about all the amazing food we were being showered with. A food bubble with good convo. The server gave us two passion fruit macaroons with the check, more clouds of melt in your mouth goodness. They even left chocolate chip cookies in the car for a snack on the ride home, if you have any room left at all. I did not, but they went perfectly with my left overs I ate for lunch at work the next day. -- Co-worker jealousy...big time. I will definitely return to Gracie's as often as I can and I would be more than happy to sit in ANY seat in the house. I am back in action Yelp -- Here I come :D

    (5)

  • Robert R.

    Again and again and again I am blown away by Gracies. The details are taken seriously here. Incredible service and awe inspired plates where every single component works. Tonight I had this epiphany: "Wow. So that's what swordfish should taste like!?"

    (5)

  • Altena L.

    OMG - MY NEW FAVORITE RESTAURANT! This ambiance in here is delightful! The service here is spectacular! I felt like I was at the Ritz Carlton of restaurants! There were constant surprises from the chef! Everyone here is friendly and knowledgeable. My boyfriend took me here for my birthday and he didn't really say much to the restaurant about it. However, from the hostess, coat check, waitress and other servers all wished me a happy birthday. They provided us with complimentary champagne as soon as we got in. I enjoy seeing the decorative silver stars on the table to show some festivity was going on. We did the 5 course meal with wine pairing which was delicious! I only wish they left us with a description of all the meals and wines we had afterwards so I could cherish the memories! Also, I wish we had some more food and wine with that order. My boyfriend noted to our waitress that we wanted to do the 5 course meal but advised I love gnocchi. She spoke with the chef and gnocchi was a part of one of the meals! It's the BEST gnocchi I've had, and I have been to a lot of great restaurants. I will definitely come back and share the word as I had a great time! It was nice to receive the special surprise treats. Our friends also called an arranged with them to take care of 2 drinks for us - which was a delight. Our friends had no issues and was happily surprised that the restaurant would send us a card from them. I also enjoyed valet, especially finding delicious cookies left behind! The cappuccinos here were great too! For the next time, I'd do the 3 course meal as there appeared to be more food and even wine! This place requires reservations. They said at least a week notice is needed. We had reservations for 5:30p and left around 8:30p so they don't make you feel rushed at all. The food and ideas from the chef are incredible!! If you want to try exquisite new food come try Gracie's!! It may become of your favorite restaurants as it has for me!

    (5)

  • Craig N.

    One of the finest meals I have had in a long time. The service was spot on. Always there bye unobtrusive and our main server was a complete pleasure. The 3 course prix fix is a great deal and the food and potions are exceptional. And great little extras. Amuse bouchée. Pallet cleanser after appetizer. And wonderful little macaroons after desserts. They found out our son was graduating and provided a champagne toast and surprise little cookies in our car when the valet delivered. Wow. Food prepared to perfection and wonderful. If I lived here this would be on the regular go to list.

    (5)

  • Michelle C.

    Went for the StarChef Series. Best meal. Best time ever!!! It was a treat for my daughter's birthday and, oh my, how much we enjoyed it!!!! Esp. the chefs coming out and talking to everyone throughout the evening.

    (5)

  • Shar A.

    Went here for restaurant week and had a 3 course dinner. Sat at the bar while we waited for our table and received great service. Dinner service was fantastic as we had at least 3 waiters catering to us. Between each course we received a little tasting off the menu. Love it when restaurants do this! Food was really impressive. While the menu is seasonal, I do recommend the muscles, any fish on their menu, and the creme brulee. Definitely a nice place for a special evening!

    (4)

  • Amy D.

    Where do I begin (cue Love Story Theme Music, and if you're either too young or out of touch you should see that movie) Gracie's is art. It's like eating a Picasso, or a Matisse. Every single thing they put into the construction and composition of their plates is like brushstrokes by a Master. This is such elevated food, you think you're levitating with every bite. It's a gorgeous place, I have a penchant for anything with Stars in the Decor (considering I have 25 stars as tattoos on my body), and it was like being taken TO the stars eating at Gracie's. First and foremost, the fine geniuses behind Gracie's own a bakery down the street called Ellie's. This is an evil place for foodies. All of the freshly baked bread that the restaurant supplies, comes from this bakery. This...is not human bread. This...is bread from Mount Olympus. They offer a variety that includes a BeerHoney bread (basically picture anything that makes you happy and thinking of soft warm places and tea time, as a bread), and the star achievement, a bread so great, that my husband had to bodily remove me from Ellie's this AM. This is a mustard crusted bread with pickles. Picture Katz's Deli....as a bread. All the brines, and pickling spices, with juicy pickles inside a soft pillowy rye like bread. I could see myself gaining 100 lbs eating this bread in a myriad of sick twisted ways. Before I even so much as had a course served to me, I was eating this bread. Then came an amuse bouche of tomato, dressed in a New-Asian way. It was like consuming the juiciest of kisses. I began with something very simple, a green salad with potato crisps. One bite, however, and it became clear instantly this was no simple green salad. The blending of herbs, greens and red onion lived together in perfect harmony (cue Macca and Stevie), with a dressing that neither over or under-dressed the salad. It was basically like shoving a bucket-ton of freshness into your mouth, which then tingled and popped and made you feel as if you were standing right in the middle of the most fecund wild garden. My husband Dave ordered the Gnocchi which were like clouds, upon the most fragrant mushrooms and greens. Main courses were so good it made me wish I had multiple stomachs. Dave the husband had the famous Rigatoni Campanaro. I could see how someone might want this to be the the last bite of food they have before dying. It's so perfectly balanced, the sweet plummy jam qualities of the tomatoes, the perfect dance of hot and sweet sausage and the salt of the Ricotta Salata doing a Pasadoble on your tongue. I had the Crescent Farm Duck, a breast perfectly cooked, juicy and meaty, with a gorgeous stone fruit mostarda and once again lovely gorgeous greens, some crispy and raw, some stewed and Southern in style, with grits so good, I haven't had grits so perfectly cooked since I visited the Southern part of our nation. You'd think it would have been interstellar with this alone, but...dessert was Mozart-like in it's execution. My husband had Creme Brulee, the old standby, except this was so unctuous so luscious with tart blueberries providing just the right offset. That said, it's my dessert, a plated chocolate cremeux, accented wth chocolate sandwich cookies, pistachios, marinated peach balls, and a mint ice cream I'd buy by the PINT if it were sold. I don't even LIKE mint ice cream and this was like pure air. The tarragon infused sponge cake that bookended the dessert was like nothing I've had before. Gracie's gets a lot of hype, and all of it is deserved. Heck, I think it deserves MORE hype. Run, don't walk. This is a celestial place. Book a table and thank me later.

    (5)

  • Graham G.

    Ah Gracie's. From everything I had heard about it I was expecting to be blown away. I was, with the blandness of the food. While every plate looked appetizing it was just meh. For what we paid for the tasting menu with wine paring I could have done almost 2 dinners out with my fiancé at birch. The whole eating experience was just lackluster. Service was good and attentive. The food runner and bus people more so than our actual waitress. The best part of Gracie's were the pre dinner cocktails we ordered. I had a whiskey based one like usual and my fiancé had a gin based cocktail. Both were amazing. We would only go back to Gracie's to have a pre dinner cocktail at the bar and then head elsewhere. All in all an over rated experience.

    (2)

  • Ashley A.

    We finally were able to attend a lovely meal here. It was mostly for a small work/friend gathering, but so glad we chose this place as it was great to talk and enjoy some good well-made food for once. There was four of us on a Tuesday evening and we all decided to do the 5 course pre-fix menu with the wine pairing. Delicious!!! Everyone agrees the third course lamb/pasta dish was by far the winner at the table. And the red wine from Italy paired with it was perfect! Such a nice cozy place to go on a cold fall night. The coolest part was they gave us a print out in an envelope to take home listing all the course dishes and the names of the paired wines. Such a good idea, as I always forgot the names of all the perfect wines we had throughout the evening. Thank you Gracie's!

    (5)

  • Susanne E.

    Had last minute reservations for 5pm. We like fine dining and our favorite place in Providence is actually Nicks on Broadway so I was surprised my husband picked Gracie's . Arrived 5pm sharp , Valet parking is nice. They wanted to give us 2 a table for 5 we asked for a smaller one and they had one so we took it. No clue why they would give us such a large table in the first place. They took a while to bring us water which was so bad we returned it and asked for mineral water. The waitress had an attitude and was not friendly at all. The only friendly person was a female that served water and helped with the dishes, super friendly and nice. The menu is pretty extensive and my husband opted for the 3 course fixed dinner and I ordered 2 items a soup and a steak. By about 530pm we finally were asked if we wanted bread from the bread selection. Second time around waitress gave me the wrong bread I asked for whole wheat she gave me some sweet bread. Bread was very average. Butter was salted which I never eat salted butter they should give you a choice. Getting ice cubes for our mineral water was a challenge as well and we had to ask for more once the remaining ice cubes in the small glass melted away. I ordered the white asparagus soup and while creamy it had zero taste. I am from Europe and I know my white asparagus so this soup was terrible. Zero taste. My main meal was a 39$ steak I ordered it medium rare. It was not cooked right however it was still a little red so I did not wanted to complain. However the steak was so salty I just could not eat it. The gentlemen next to us had ordered one as well and I asked him how he liked it and he told me he usually puts a lot of salt on his steak but not this one it had plenty on it. So I called the waitress and told her I simply could not eat it. She gave me a look and the manager came over and told me they would cook another one for me. The steak had 2 different types of sauces on as well and I assume that's the reason it was too salty. In the mean time my husband ate his food very slowly. I went to the only 1 bathroom they had upstairs and while waiting spoke with a nice lady that had a table next to us. It was their first time eating there as well and she told me the food was awful. She is a vegetarian and they had called ahead to see if they had special dishes and they confirmed. But once there nothing was really available. They will not be returning and I gave her a tip to go to Nicks. My steak finally came out after about a 30 min wait. Now the steak was not as salty but completely overcooked. No red at all. I simply could not eat it. I called the manager showed him my steak and asked him if he thought it was cooked medium rare. He rolled his eyes up and said" Well I would say almost" I assure him I was done with my dinner and wanted the check. Rude service, food bland and not cooked right. WE left the restaurant at 715pm yup that's how long we sat there with inadequate service. Unbelievable. We called Nicks got a high top table had a wonderful meal with extreme friendly service and left saying" This is the best restaurant" We did tell them what had happened and from what I understand Gracie's used to be good but their reputation has been sliding down hill with bad service, not great food and overall just blah. I suggest a new manager that takes more time for his customers then his hair do , replace the unfriendly workers and yes get a few cooking hints from the owner of Nicks on Broadway! Update After my review I received this message from Gracies and I thought I share the feedback from them. Hello Susanne I recieved the review that you wrote this morning about Gracie's. And it really destroyed my day. I also shared it with my entire staff... which also put a damper on thier day. We take feedback from our guests very seriously. We have been learning and growing for our guests for the last 16 years. Your comments were very impactful. I apoligize we didn't live up to your expectations. Every time a guest takes the time to send me an email with their feedback, whether good or bad, I value every word, and appreciate them taking the time to write to us. I then ask them to come back in for dinner and give us another chance... So that we can make it up to them. No one is ever perfect. Everyone has off nights. And I thought about extending this invitation to you , but then I thought, why? you wouldn't enjoy yourself, no matter what we did.

    (1)

  • Sam C.

    I've eaten at Gracie's a number of times in the last 6 months and it is genuinely one of my favorite restaurants anywhere in the world. I've tried most of the appetizers, all of which are great. My favorite is the slow cooked hen egg - such a simple idea but pulled off to perfection. A wonderful combination of subtle flavors and texture. The mussels and gnocchi are also excellent. In terms of mains, I would love to say I've tried all of them. But every time I go there I see the Rigatoni go into a trance. Perfectly cooked fresh rigatoni with a subtle, balanced sauce that is what dreams are made of, accompanied by very complimentary ricotta cubes. I have also tried the duck, vegetables and scallops - all of which are great. They take reservations for the restaurant but also have a walk-in bar area, which if you want to be a little less formal provides a great option.

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  • Ingrid C.

    I've been a big fan of Gracie's ever since I first came to Providence, but there are a few things about my last visit that got me feeling a little twinge of disappointment. First of all, they've changed the menu options. Before, you could order 3 courses a la carte with a pretty expansive selection of options to choose from. Certain items on the menu like fois gras/sweetbreads/etc. would have included an add-on charge of anywhere between 6-12 dollars. Still worth it, if you compare that to the way the menu is arranged now. The 3 course a la carte is currently set up with only a few choices with no option to order from the full menu list, so you'd have to order outside the prix fixe selection if you wanted something else. Had I never gone to Gracie's in the past I might not have minded, but it's only because I've dined there a fair number of times before that this change irks me. The food this time around was hit-or-miss. I usually look forward to the honey beer bread, but for some reason, it tasted a bit stale and off. The foccacia was also on the drier side. For my appetizer, I ordered the veal sweetbreads served with a poached quail egg. This was probably the best dish of the night, without a doubt. Presentation was on point and every component of the dish is well thought-out and executed to a T. My main--rabbit stew--was also beautifully presented, but tasted only okay. The flavors felt run-of-the-mill and a bit one-note. For dessert, my friend and I split a creme brûlée. We couldn't finish it because it was way too sweet for either of our likings. I should mention, though, that service at Gracie's is nothing short of perfection. Our servers had a great sense of humor and were attentive the whole duration of the meal. A+ on all fronts there.

    (3)

  • Lisa R.

    I dined here for restaurant week with my boyfriend. It was 30 dollars for a three-course meal and I recommend every person to dine here when restaurant week comes around twice a year in Providence. First off, the service here is spectacular. They have valet and complimentary coat check. Our waiters (Allen and Travis) were so informative and pleasant. One was a beer connoisseur and gave us the full run down on what beers would pair well with our meals and dessert and even offered complimentary tastings. We decided on the Goose Island Pepe Nero Belgian Farmhouse Ale. The decor is elegant yet cozy. They had very inspirational plating! Our amuse-bouche and palate cleansers were served on a plate that had a Ralph Waldo Emerson quote on it. "Don't be pushed by your problems. Be led by your dreams." We ordered the russet potato gnocchi, the roasted beet salad, the swordfish, the duck, the bread pudding, and the chocolate banana cake. The amuse-bouche was a roasted potato with pancetta and a celery leaf. The palate cleanser was a lemon tonic sorbet. There was complimentary lemon macaroons after dessert, and on the way out we snagged two complimentary cookies from Ellie's. Needless to say, we left extremely satisfied and dined at a first-rate restaurant for just 30 dollars a person. Restaurant week is the best deal ever, but I would certainly return here even if it wasn't restaurant week. Note: This was our second time at Gracies. One day, we came in to sit at the bar for some cocktails and we met the loveliest couple who ended up giving us two free tickets to A Christmas Carol at the Trinity theater! This is just a place where magic happens! We have now made it a tradition to go to Gracies and see a Christmas Carol every year. =)

    (5)

  • Lyndsay V.

    Oh. Ma. Lord. I'd heard good things but had no clue what I was in for here... This place is bomb diggity BOMB bomb. I had a reservation for my birthday celebration (cute welcome note on the table upon arrival) and chose the 3 course Prixe Fixe menu paired with wine. A steal at $70. We started with a cheese plate which is perfect for 2, then headed into our Prixe Fixe courses. Hubby and I were both in heaven with each one. I'm blown away they made a simple greens salad into something that makes me salivate just remembering!!! The seasonal vegetables entree consisted of truffle risotto and incredible fresh mozzarella, strawberries and crisp mint artisan crackers. I mean, cmon. Then for dessert, I chose the Honey Blondie which was delicious!!! I could eat it all 3x over again tonight it was so good. The wine pairings were amazing. I can't wait to go back on our next date night. You MUST try this place! Oh and did I mention they cleanse your palate between courses AND leave cookies in your car when you valet park?! What?!

    (5)

  • Michelle T.

    As good as it gets for Providence! And probably one of the best dining experiences I've had in New England in general. Don't you ever miss out on Restaurant week here at Gracie's, cuz that would be your loss!!!! Our romantic "3-course" meal here was fabulous, and made complete with the special seating in a cozy booth (1 of a kind at the restaurant). We were started off with bread, which they come around with to serve you. The bread selection was A-OK, nothing special nor terribly memorable, but still a nice tasty start to the meal. My starter was the beet salad. Refreshing, flavorful, and light. Exactly what I wanted...or so i though until i took a bright of my dining companions AMAZING gnocchi. Absolutely the best gnocchi I've ever had in my ENTIRE life. Rich, creamy and full of shroomy umami-ness. I couldn't help but take multiple bites of his dish and then proceeded to dip my bread into that creamy sauce. OH MY GOD, so good. For my entree, I went for the swordfish. Probably the most well-cooked swordfish I've had. Usually, restaurants easily overcook the fish to it becomes on the slightly rubbery side, but not at Gracie's. The single complaint I had was probably that it was WAY over-salted. I believe I downed 8 glasses of water in that meal alone...and I'm not even exaggerating. Dessert, I had the cinnamon apple bread pudding with carrot cake pieces and butterscotch ice-cream. The warm bread pudding was actually quite delicious and tasted really home-made. Like something you'd have for a homemade brunch. The carrot cake bits were rather boring though. Not much flavor nor texture. The bf had chocolate banana cake with the most delicious peanut butter ice-cream. I kept scooching my spoon over to his plate for some of his ice-cream. The check came with small macaroons, which were a nice touch. The food, the service, the creativity, the atmosphere was all excellent and I can't wait to come back again. If you park your car with valet, they leave you 2 little cookies in the car as well! :) Can't tell you what kind they were or how they tasted cuz the bf ate 'em all.

    (5)

  • Sungeeta A.

    I came here for my (gulp) 30th birthday and couldn't be happier. It happened to coincide with restaurant week, so we went with the 3-course prixe fixe menu (apparently they offer the same menu year round for only $5 more - great deal!). We also got the wine pairing to go with it. For appetizers we both got the Russet Potato Gnocchi. I don't think I've had a better appetizer! Any words I type would not do this dish justice - just trust me and get it. My entree was the crescent farm's duck, which was perfectly cooked and delicious. Unfortunately I was too full from the gnocchi (and the fresh bread they bring around to the tables) to fully enjoy it. All of the desserts on the prixe fixe were enticing, but I went with the chocolate toffee pavlova. I definitely made the right choice with that one - it was a great smorgasbord of flavors and textures. The atmosphere and service are also great at Gracie's. It took a little while for our desserts to come out because the pastry chef was backed up so they brought us two complimentary glasses of champagne. It was completely unnecessary but very much enjoyed. Thanks Gracie's for a very memorable birthday!

    (5)

  • Paul W.

    5 course Chef tasting in the wine cellar. The poached fish was an incredible creamy treat. Yellow tuna with artichoke confit wildly great flavor and the short ring tortellini!!!!!!. Pork cheek cooked to perfection!!!! All 8 of us two thumbs way up! Dessert was a tad dry and disappointing, Chocolate budino set to the flavors of a Manhattan - didn't work for any of us. Service spot on! Friendly staff very attentive. Final bill $1100 +. A top notch, but very expensive, special occasion restaurant!

    (4)

  • Silvia R.

    Everything about Gracie's is great. My friends and I planned this night weeks in advance. I made reservations through email. Obtained a quick response. On the day of our dinner the staff was wonderful, the food was amazing. Great experience before a show at the PPAC.

    (5)

  • Eric C.

    It had been far too long since I had dined at a new restaurant. I am just so much a creature of habit that I find myself ordering the same thing at the same restaurants. What can I say, I know what I like! So I started my New Year's resolution a bit early and that is to actually try the restaurants I have been meaning to try: A new one each week! Well since I already fell behind I decided that I would book 2 new restaurants this week. The first being Gracie's. So I was a bit confused by the menu. Perhaps I don't dine out enough at these places to understand the "course menus" vs the "Prix fixe" vs "a la carte." Anyways, I am here to explain if any of you others out there are confused. The first thing to know about Gracie's is that you have to make a reservation in advance. I had a movie thing a ma jig that I had to attend prior so I booked for 9pm. Parking is always a mess downtown so best to eat at places like this during the work week. Anyways back to the menu. The menu is broken up into two sections. One is a regular menu with plates that you order and individual prices that you would expect at any restaurant. In the latter half of the menu you have your prix fixe menu (fixed price). For a 3 course meal, you pay $40 for a first course, main course and dessert (you are actually quite full after this so don't think you need to go for more). It's an abridged version of the larger menu upfront and really highlights the most popular dishes. You can also order like a regular menu and you can decide between who you are with what you would like to order. Now they also have the 5 course tasting menu. These are dishes that are not on the menu. It's something that the chef prepares for you on the spot. It's a dining "experience" so it's served over a longer period of time and generally is best if you pair it with wine. There's also a 7 course option and really is only meant for 1 person (so if you're dining for 2 you'd have to order it twice). So the food is delicate but hearty, simple yet complex. When it comes to food for me, execution is key and Gracie's hit nail on the head every time. Starting off we were offered bread. Unusual kinds like a cranberry bread that was sweet and savory in the same bite. I had 2 when I usually don't eat any. You are amused initially with an amuse bouche and then followed by your appetizers. We had a lobster butternut squash soup that hit the spot. Light, creamy and smooth with the appropriate amount of perfectly cooked fresh lobster on top and shavings of squash to accompany it. Then came the multicolored beat salad a gnocchi salad as well. Beats were beautifully lined up and again the perfect balance of sweet and savory with a light salad on top lightly drizzled with a perfectly seasoned dressing. Gnocchi is hard to get right but delicious when executed perfectly. Here was such an example. Mixed in with some greens you had these plump pieces of gnocchi that had absorbed the sauce in the dish gushing with flavor every time you bit down. Lovely! For the main course, we had both the fish (cod at the time) and duck. The fish was well done with a crispy skin on top and flaked nicely with each bite. It was set on top of "beluga lentils" (lentils made to look like caviar) that was equally delicious! The duck meat fell right off the bone with crispy skin, lightly yet perfectly seasoned sauce that set off endorphins each time your taste buds were touched. Needless to say it took no time to finish that! Lastly we finished off dessert with a earl gray ice cream on top of a chestnut tart and a beautiful cheesecake that was light and fluffy. Earl gray ice cream is unusual and went perfectly well with the chestnut tart. I don't like nuts of any kind including things that aren't nuts but have nuts in the name. But this was creamy and lacked the texture that I abhor so much. Have you ever seen the episode of Friends where Chandler and Rachel eat cheesecake accidentally left on their doorstep? Well this is what I imagine theirs must have tasted like. Again, it was light and fluffy with a buttery crumb crust. Best of all when you finish it you don't feel like you swallowed a brick! I think my one complaint (which really isn't much of a complaint since this was part of the dining experience) is that I would have liked things to move along a little faster. In the end something like that doesn't matter because I still got out within an hour of sitting down. Great place! Highly recommend it to all of you!

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  • Rantea M.

    Everything about this place was phenomenon, the food, the atmosphere and the service. They have a professional attitude towards guests in addition to being friendly. Another beautiful feature was the little surprises that kept being sent to us from the chef, little bites of very delicious food. This place is great, hats off to the chef !

    (5)

  • Anne M.

    The parsnip soup is amazing. Also, the candied kumquat that comes with the duckling, yum. If I were going to go there again, I would call and reserve the super cool booth.

    (5)

  • Abby C.

    First things first, Gracie's has impeccable service. Their service left a great impression on me. We came to eat here during restaurant week for their prix fixe menu. From the get-go we were well taken care of by the staff, from the bread basket to the amuse bouche to the wine and craft beer selection- everything was superb. The decor is perfect, a celestial theme. I enjoyed the booth seating even though you were very close to other diners. We decided to order from the restaurant week menu, after all of the hubbub. My fiance ordered the gnocchi, duck & chocolate pavlova. I ordered the gnocchi, striped bass and the creme brulee. Everything was plated perfectly and tasted exquisite. All fresh ingredients and a truly skilled hand will yield those results. Each course arrived perfectly timed and was delicious. We both thoroughly enjoyed our 1st and 2nd courses, but my fiance felt that the chocolate pavlova was too sweet for him. He insisted that it wasn't bad- just too sweet for him. The staff noticed and offered to provide another dessert, but he was too stuffed to eat anymore! My creme brulee, on the other hand, was amazing. Smooth, sweet, excellent. The final touches of macarons with our check and the warm cookies in our car from valet were the perfect ending to a wonderful date night. I have yet to dine at another restaurant that provides this level of service from start to finish.

    (5)

  • David G.

    Me and the Mister had a very nice nine course tasting menu. Each dish is well crafted and thought out. We both ate extra slowly in order to really appreciate the food. The service is impeccable. I'm not sure I'll go back unless it's a special occasion or I want to impress someone.

    (5)

  • Terry R.

    The food was very good and until the bill came, we were happy. ( except for the one after dinner drink ordered never arriving ) 3 of the four entrees ordered were overcharged by $60. The waitress had an inexplicable explanation that made no sense. She then corrected 2 entree prices. The manager had to be called to correct the 3rd. He did take that entree and an appetizer off the bill. So check your bill at Gracie's !!

    (2)

  • Meredith K.

    It's worth the drive from Boston. This restaurant is super cute in the heart of downtown. They have amazing food and service. From the beginning our meal was excellent. We were seated promptly, close to the front windows. Our server recommended a great bottle of wine and made excellent suggestions for apps/entrees for dinner. Pan seared foie gras was a spectacular treat (and thanks to that I will need to do an extra hour on the treadmill today...) Duck was also excellent. We will be back!

    (5)

  • Kate L.

    ALWAYS a great meal and fabulous service. Hands down the best restaurant in Providence!!!

    (5)

  • Renee W.

    Great service, AMAZING FOOD!, amazing people, most adorable and chic atomostphere, and a very comfy feeling. Adrian Bane was the best chef there!

    (5)

  • Steph C.

    My parents took me here for my birthday and it was fabulous. The staff was extremely friendly and in high-spirits. They had even decorated our table with confetti stars and inserted a "Happy Birthday" page in my menu. The food was absolutely delicious as well. We had their tasting, where wine was paired with each dish. I would highly recommending Gracie's, especially for special occasions.

    (5)

  • Lindsey G.

    I've only been for a drink but this is one of my colleague's favorite places in Providence so I will definitely be back for dinner. We stopped by for a quick drink on a Thursday night and there was a jazz quartet playing in the bar. This young band was fantastic!! What a great place to grab a drink with a friend and enjoy some local live music.

    (5)

  • Pierre P.

    Another great meal here. Sat at the bar and had the extremely friendly Paul wait on us. He is fantastic. Had 2 fantastic cocktails and a glass of Cava. Yummy!! My girlfriend and I split a cheeseplate which was out of this world and a gnocchi app with braised oxtail...delish! There's a reason I continue to dine here. From the moment you walk in until you get back in your car, it is truly a memorable dining experience!!

    (5)

  • Rachel C.

    All I can say is that Gracie's is simply fabulous! Perfection. Fine dinning at its best.

    (5)

  • Jaki G.

    Took my husband here for his birthday after a show at Trinity. He was so happy with this place :) Everything was delicious. It's hard to not spend $150 though, but well worth it for a special occasion. The atmosphere is intimate and perfectly lit. They walk around with an assortment of fresh breads, which is really nice. Service and food was just great and I'll definitely go here again for a special occasion in the future.

    (4)

  • Maddy F.

    What happened? Painfully slow service.. Seated at 7pm. Check delivered at 10:40. Ordered from tasting menu. Full 60 minutes passed from clearing of entree to dessert serving... And the "Ribeye"? Special menu did not indicate "rolled" as online menu does. That would have illicited questions from me. Instead, what was served looked much like two slices of tenderloin, tastier, but chewy... Not any ribeye I have had... SMH. Very, very disappointing. Would not recommend to my many clients.

    (2)

  • Kim S.

    I stopped in on Friday night w/ a friend, no reservation (oops), but they were able to seat us at the bar. The bartender was very knowledgeable about the menu and they were even able to substitute one of their winter restaurant week entrees for something that was not on that particular menu. The service was impeccable as was the food. The portions were a bit small for the price, but they were just right for how much I needed to consume. I hope to return again.

    (4)

  • Michael E.

    One of the finest dining experiences I've ever had. I've been to Gracie's in the past, but this evening out was truly exceptional. There is a level of attention and service that I've come to enjoy at this restaurant, but this evening was different. It went beyond. The level of courtesy here is nearly immeasurable. While Gracie's is not your "everyday" restaurant, for your fancier evenings out -- this, dear Providence, should be it. My Atlantic char was exceptional. Not woefully oversalted as can easily be done, the apple amuse-bouche was a great treat, as well as the palate cleansing sorbet. Impress your date, impress your friends, or go sit quietly and have a meal alone. Quite simply put: Gracie's should not be missed.

    (5)

  • Bethany S.

    We chose Gracie's to celebrate our first wedding anniversary this past week! When we called for reservations, they asked if it was a special occasion. They really did go out of their way to make our night special. When they brought us to our table, it was one of the more private booths and they had decked out the table with sparkly glitter and a sweet little love note. They also brought over a celebratory champagne toast to start the meal off right! The little touches were very meaningful and made the evening that much more special. The meal and wine were fantastic. We had been once during the winter time and were excited to try it out with all of the new spring vegetables coming into season. The chefs at Gracie's have a farm to table philosophy. All of the ingredients are fresh and local, and a lot of attention to detail and creativity with every single bite. They even grow a lot of their own ingredients in their rooftop garden. Oh, and their bread is to DIE FOR! They have their own Ellie's Bakery that makes fresh bread and pastries for them daily. They had a dill pickle bread that we couldn't get enough of! I also want to comment on the service. Gracie's staff is extremely professional and truly make you feel special. They are extremely friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable about both the food and wines offered. They are sure to be aware of any allergies or time restrictions that you might have. We told the waiter that we had to be out of there by 7:30 and he made sure to accommodate our needs. Gracie's was the perfect choice to make our first anniversary special. Their exemplary staff and incredible food makes Gracie's, in my opinion, the most special restaurant in Providence. I look forward to my next meal here!

    (5)

  • Peter V.

    World class cuisine in Downcity Providence - Michelin readers pay attention: this is the breathtaking haute cuisine!

    (5)

  • Leela S.

    Along with Bacaro, Gracie's is my other favourite fine dining destination in Providence. The choice depends on how much you want generous portions of delicious Italian food. I'll admit it--Gracie's is not as much food. But what they do is done masterfully. Cocktails are whipped up with true class, my duck entree had perfectly crispy skin, and the amuse bouche they serve after every course does not fail to satisfy.I personally think their three-course option is the best value for money rather than the full tasting menu--your stomach will be fine, and your wallet will thank you.

    (5)

  • Ana A.

    My husband and I went to Gracie's on our anniversary weekend. We had a reservation for 9:15 but we weren't seated until 9:45. But that was the case with many other guests who were waiting in the lobby. But , what makes Gracie's such a loved place? The hostess stopped by and gave champagne glasses to everyone who was waiting ! At 9:45 we got started with drinks. The chef sent a sample of curried cauliflower with pickled black currants and some yogurty base , and that was delish! Our first course was the gnocchi and the beet salad.. Both excellent! And that was the problem. The 2 dishes raised our expectations soooo high that the 2nd course became almost a disappointment. My husband ordered farm duck , and he found it to be average. I got the autumn vegetables (picture attached) , which comprised of 3 individual dishes. The first one (mashed cauliflower with curried lentils ) was amazing ! The 2nd one had carrot tempuras with turmeric-yogurt sauce, pickled onions and some salad. It was good but not something I'd rave about. But the last one - the Asian pear with almond dirt and seasonal root vegetables was a turn off . The almond dirt was very bitter. But oh well! For the dessert , my husband ordered pumpkin cheesecake (again a-ok) and I ordered the crème brûlée (also average). We were somewhat satisfied with our meal, and at the end the chef sent pumpkin macarons ... And when I ate that , I thought whyyyyy??!!! Why me?! Why did you have to ruin my taste by sending those awful macarons. I just drank a lot of water to subdue the taste . Anyhoo, I think I may just not have ordered the right dishes .. But if I am in providence again , I will give Gracie's another try !

    (4)

  • Sofyan S.

    The place deserve 5 stars, i consider it the best restaurant in Providence, you will enjoy all dishes and drinks, Trust the waiters, they know exactly every thing about their food and drinks, specially Travis. Any ways, going there is an experience you will appreciate.

    (5)

  • Cristin S.

    Gracie's... So here is the deal this was one of the best meals I have had in Providence! I have been here twice now and the first time my experience was top notch. The second time I was very excited to bring my mother for a special occasion. The food was wonderful but the service was very slow and at times we felt a little forgotten. However when we did finally receive our food it was just as delicious as the first time. I recommend Gracie's for a special date or occasion! Just make sure you have planned to spend a couple hours there!

    (4)

  • Lex A.

    Another wonderful and memorable meal at Gracie's! This is a great place to celebrate a special occasion or just to enjoy an artistic experience of food. The service is wonderful as well! If you want a truly special and adventurous experience, try a blind tasting (5, 7, or 9 courses)-- you don't know what the chef is preparing until it arrives at your table: always interesting and perfectly flavored! We did a 3 course meal, paired with some nice wines as well.. My baby greens salad was perfect, topped with some delicate potato chips and lovely blue cheese. Their gnocchi is also a fantastic dish to begin your meal with-- as with everything, the flavoring is perfect The duck is just fantastic, served with toasty grits and a lovely glaze... The wine educator paired it with a lovely Portuguese red wine. All of their deserts are fantatic.. Art through pastry. Simply put-- go here and enjoy a truly special meal!

    (5)

  • Holly K.

    I had a great dinner at Gracie's! I planned a surprise birthday dinner for ten and was really looking forward to the evening. The called me the day of to let me know the private dining room downstairs had not been booked so they were happy to move our party there. I really, really, appreciated that. They didn't have to do that, but they still did! And I mean who doesn't love the confetti stars on the table when you are celebrating the special occasion. The champagne toast was also a nice touch. The bread basket was super impressive and delicious. I need to have that pickle bread again! I went with the three course prix fixe $45 option. I thought each group had a good selection. I went with the gnocchi, it was a little softer than I would have liked, but overall pretty tasty. My fish was fresh and delicious. They brought out the wrong dessert but quickly rectified it. I got some type of blueberry dessert it was okay, I tried the peanut butter cheesecake and well that thing was delicious. I definitely had ordering remorse. One of the few things I wasn't a fan of was the lack of certain options on the wines by the glass list. They didn't include a sauvignon blanc or a sweeter wine option thats not as sweet as a dessert wine. Overall I thought it was really good and the ambiance was great. But, was it up there on the best foods I have eaten list? Definitely not. I would give them another try for sure, but with so many other great options in the area it would be a tough choice.

    (4)

  • Jen W.

    Gracie's came highly recommended as a local source restaurant who have their own garden right in PVD on the roof. We decided to try the 5 course tasting menu with wine pairing. To start with, I made reservations (on-line through Open Table) a week in advance and left a note for the staff. The day of our reservation they called to be sure I had all the information I needed. Great customer service from the start. The valet parking is wonderful. We had to wait just a bit for the valet to return, but there is a spot directly in front of the restaurant to wait and he was very personable and professional. He left us a cookie, which I brought home to my Fav. We were seated immediately at a large table. There was plenty of room to spread out (no bumping elbows) and for lots of plates and glasses. On the way to our table three staff members gave us smiles and an 'enjoy your meal'! There are so many staff members here! The hostess offered us menus, another came by with water (which they were attentive to all evening), another came by with a large basket of three types of bread and served each of us according to our preference. Someone with the bread basket came around four more times; just to check in. After all this attention, our waitress came over. We discussed the tasting menu and she took down a list of our food allergies and anything we don't like to eat (my daughter won't eat anything with bell peppers). I have a lot of food sensitivities and the Chef did a wonderful job addressing them, for which I am very thankful. The kitchen sent out amuse bouche. It was beautiful and so tasty. Lots going on in this tasty little morsel! For each course the wine selection arrives a few minutes before the food and the wine steward (or sommelier) gives the wine name, the vineyard, grape and brief notes about the wine. I recommend getting a photo of each bottle. Some of these wines were so amazing I want to add them to my wine cellar but I can't remember the names! (OK, I don't have a wine cellar, but I would definitely stock up on a few) We had several wine stewards and they are all enthusiastic about their wines. It was wonderful to talk with them. We decided on the tasting menu as a bit of an adventure and our first course was steak tartar. I primarily eat a vegetable based diet with meat protein thrown in from time to time so steak tartar was a real surprise for me but I dug right in and WOW, that is one very tasty dish. Beautiful to look at, lots of flavor. I'm so glad that was our first surprise. There is lots of time to linger over the courses and enjoy the wines. With the conversation flowing, mostly about what we were eating and drinking, it seemed like our next course came right out. In all, our 5 course meal took 2 1/2 hours! Each of the courses was something to ooh and ahh about. I enjoyed our pasta course, which was different than my dining companions due to my food limitations. Their pasta included muscles in a tomato and bacon broth that was smokey and everyone raved about. Mine included mushrooms in a buttery sauce that I could have eaten all night! The pastry chef sent out a melon-grapefruit sorbet between our third and fourth courses to clear the pallet that was very much appreciated, as were the macaroons sent out at the end. Bite size tasty morsels. Gracie's is an expensive evening to be sure and a real treat for the senses. Every staff member was delightful, the wines were varied and each one a stand out. (What was that red wine served with our squab?! Italian? With leathery notes. I want more!) We all want to try Gracie's again. This time from the menu and I will definitely ask for a wine recommendation from their enthusiastic staff.

    (4)

  • Jamey B.

    My entire experience at Gracie's can probably be summed up with the phrase "gives the appearance of". They seem to have achieved a scientific level of fine cuisine, which, unfortunately, leaves several things lacking. We went for a special occasion (birthday) with another couple. We were seated by the bathroom and the server station, so... that sucked. The booth was comfy, but the party next to us kept bitching about the lighting and having the staff mess with it. Ambience: decidedly average The staff was coordinated but fairly undereducated about the meal. I caught several mistakes in descriptions as we went through the meal and the servers lacked a fundamental understanding of the ingredients. Nothing was delayed and requests were carried out in a timely fashion though not swift. Service: perfunctory The food itself was tasty and well put together, but only a few of the five course stood out to me. Granted, it is quite tricky to blow a customer away with each course, but the appetizer was forgettablea and the dessert just didn't come together properly. The fish course was excellent, as was the pasta. The gnocchi was fluffy and not overcooked. My glass of wine from the reserve selection was also excellent. Overall I was very pleased with the quality and presentation of the dishes. The professionalism and training in the kitchen was very evident even if lacking in the front of the house. Food: Very good Overall I was underwhelmed with Gracie's in relation to my expectations. There is just too much competition in this town for me to choose this for a special occasion again, but on the other hand if you want a certain standard without worrying about having anything go wrong, this is probably your place.

    (3)

  • Edward W.

    Truly amazing in every sense. Exceptional service was 5 stars easy. They even had a tool to wipe away the crumbs off your table. Also offers 5 different kinds of bread to start with, and I loved them all. Got the 3 course Prix Fixe for $45, which was a steal. Appetizers: Sherry Roasted Beef Salad - Easily best appetizer. Sweet & crunchy Baby Green Salad - Nothing special, but still good. Just like any other salad Main Entree: Rigatoni Campanaro - Very good meat with a slightly spicy sauce. Also has very thick and chewy rigatoni Crescent Farms Duck - Favorite dish of the night. Very juicy and tender duck with perfect seasonings. A must eat. Dessert: Dark Chocolate Cake - the better dessert. Came with mango slices and mango sherbet. Creme Brulee - Very good in its own way. Caramel has a tiny hint of bitterness but I feel it complements the sweet custard well Complementary tasters: Peas in yogurt, elderflower, and potato chips - I'll never eat peas any other way again. Ridiculously good. Pineapple Mint Sherbet - If this was actually sold, I'd buy a tub, then eat it all within 10 minutes. Espresso Flavored Macarons - Pretty good, but then again I'm not a good judge of character for anything coffee flavored.

    (5)

  • Bob C.

    The food and atmosphere was great. I had the swordfish which was cooked perfectly and finished with unbelievable desert. Would go back again to try the duck.

    (5)

  • Marco D.

    Food was delicious, service was great, but wow was it expensive! Two people with tip $240.00. Very dark inside, a failed attempt to create a intimate dining atmosphere had people using flashlights to light up their menu's. Service was perfection, and so was the food. This is not NYC and over $100/ person is not acceptable.

    (4)

  • Elizabeth K.

    Best meal I've ever had. Started with the foie gras, which had a perfect sear and a delicious melt in your mouth texture and buttery taste. Crescent Farm Duck skin ws so perfectly rendered and crispy. Goat cheesecake was a gamble that paid off. It was surprisingly light and creamy with just a subtle tang. Three amuse bouche which were a pleasant addition. The service was perfect. Five stars all the way.

    (5)

  • Joanna R.

    Gracie's sure does know how to throw a party. I have been here twice for private parties. The first time, I was impressed by everything. The second time, I was BLOWN AWAY and I think I fell in love a little. The contact for the arrangements was present when we arrived to let the hosts of the party know she would be available as needed. She didn't hover and would peek into the room on occasion, just to be sure we were happy. WE WERE HAPPY! We had a private room downstairs which was very roomy for the 12 people in our party. The one gentleman that was dedicated to serve us throughout the night including the open bar option we had. Don't fill up on empty calorie drinks as tasty as they might be, because you will want to be sure you have room and a clean palette for the incredible food. There was a beautiful cheese and bread/cracker arrangement that was on the counter of the bar that was quite large and I don't think we were able to make a dent in it. After the final guest arrived, friendly attendants appeared with hors d'oeuvres. Pleasantly offered and they were graceful as they worked their way around to everyone. With each treat a cocktail napkin and the offer to take away the refuse we may have been holding from the previous hor d'oeuvres. The selections of hor d'oeuvres were: Pork Belly Profiteroles, Bacon Wrapped Scallops. YUM to both! AND looked so lovely on the trays. The table setting was simple and elegant. All of the place settings were identical and "by the book". A custom pre fixe menu was placed with each setting. The menus were customized with our guests of honors names on it with a cute happy birthday ribbon. Nice touch. The tables were arranged in a large square which made the conversation so much easier. Most places set a long rectangle table which doesn't allow for conversation with everyone. Two attendants took orders and once then disappeared to submit our selections for prep. One attendant reappeared at our table with a basket of bread. There were 3 different kinds to choose from; a focaccia, raisin fennel bread and plain focaccia. The second attendant then began placing the containers of whipped butter on the table as we were selecting our bread. The breads were fresh and flavorful, including the plain. Delicious. LET THE CHOREOGRAPHED SERVICE BEGIN! This was amazing and would make anyone enjoy their experience that much more. Our first course was about to be served...All of a second 6 servers appear each holding two dishes, one in each hand. Each looked around and waited for the others to be in place. With a nod and a smile they placed the first dish in front of us from the right side of course and gracefully shifted the other plate to their right hand and placed it from the right. STUNNING! They did this with every course...this is where I started to fall in love. First Course Selections: 1. Peach and Tomato Salad- Stracciatella cheese, shaved radish, aged balsamic, garden herbs and flowers; 2. Russet Potato Gnocchi (this is what I chose and I am so glad I did) - Rhode Island mushrooms, brown butter, Mandarone Provolone, Deb's pea greens; 3. Hudson Valley Foie Gras (one of the "known for" dishes) - with blueberry, toasted almond, lemon curd, cornbread. Once we finished this dish - amuse bouche! Radish with a flowered dollop of butter - simple but tasty. Second Course Selections: 1. Chicken Ballontine - Summer Squash, glazed Cippolini, artichokes baragoule, sauce romesco; 2. Crescent Farms Duck (which I selected because Great Duck is hard to find) - with blue cheese potato croquettes (melt in your mouth delicious), baby fennel (meh), glazed onions, Bing cherry; 3. All Natural Filet of Beef (I tried a piece from one of the guests of honor and it was the best I have ever had, and I have had a lot of filets in my life) - with Yukon potato puree, parmesan pine nut spinach, slow-cooked red onion marmalade, sauce Bordelaise..Yes I was regretting I didn't select this dish; 4. Bomster Sea Scallops - with confit baby carrots, garden kale, black garlic soubise, golden raisin gastrique. AMUSE BOUCHE - Raspberry and Thyme Sorbet - REFRESHING! Third Course Selections (I did manage to try all three because I am a dessert hog and I am sneaky - ALL were stunning in taste and presentation) : 1. Flourless Chocolate Almond Torte - roasted black plum, candied almonds, lavender honey gelato; 2. Lemon Tart - beach rose jam, toasted meringue, berries, honeysuckle ricotta ice cream; 3. Dark Chocolate Cremeux - peach tea cake, chocolate-cherry nougat, Rooibus frozen yogurt The night was one to remember - the bar has been set high for all future dinner parties! I highly recommend this restaurant for a private party. There is minimum number people and/or minimum cost. For this party, minimum cost was $1200 - I would say, without alcohol it is about $100 per person and worth every penny! Thank you Gracie's and our hosts for a wonderful evening.

    (5)

  • Steve P.

    Had the duck.. medium rare! Fucken good! Can't explain. Katelyn (the cool server) Hit the spot.

    (5)

  • CC Lobstah B.

    5 star! Got the 3 course prix fix menu. I thought the value was really good for $45 you got a meal with high quality ingredients and some creative flair. I got the rigatoni and the wife got the artic char, for desert try the yogurt panna cotta with the pine ice cream, sounds crazy but filled with herbaceous goodness!!! Will go back! Highly recommend...

    (5)

  • Cat R.

    Even I am surprised at my measly 2-star review considering the quality others talk about; however 2 stars is quite just for a very disappointing meal. We ordered the 5 course tasting menu (about $70) and nearly every course was over salted to the point of us not finishing our plate. I eat out quite often so it's not as though I eat unsalted homemade food all the time. I ordered a vegetarian tasting course while my friend had a normal meat tasting. We were served 10 dishes and 8 out of 10 were over salted. That's crazy. They had 10 opportunities to not over salt and they did not deliver. It was to the point where we were so relieved to get our dessert course and get a salt break. We informed our servers, who were amazing and gracious people, but the food was just so subpar to the expectations of ourselves and I think to the quality the restaurant is aiming for. Sadly we will not be back and cannot recommend.

    (2)

  • Edward S.

    Gracie's has been our favorite restaurant for all of the five years we have lived in Providence. We love it so much that my wife and I chose Gracie's as the venue in which to be married and host our reception. Gracie's delivers an artful blend of deliciousness, creativity, and sophistication in each bite of Head Chef Matt Varga's food. The consistency in their excellence is staggering, and the menu changes frequently such that every visit is a fresh, new culinary experience. Gracie's would hold its own against any of New York City's best (and most expensive) fine-dining bistros. With events, Gracie's has shown itself to be just as perfect as it is in the dining room. Our wedding in May 2014 was so seamlessly executed (by Katie Kleya, her team, and the service staff) that it seemed effortless -- and we all know achieving that requires tireless effort. The food was, no surprise, also as delectable as we expected from all of our prior visits. Highly recommended for Providence people and visitors alike -- and if you live here, this is the perfect setting in which to impress your guests with your city.

    (5)

  • Tian Q.

    Although nothing on the menu really caught my eye, the execution of every course was simply spectacular alongside superb service. After throwing in the best complimentary artisan cheese-plate with a set of descriptions too long and fancy for my commoner brain to process, a perfectly-baked eggnog macaron to further satisfy my sweet tooth, and lastly an adorable thank you card offering me free drinks for the next visit... Gracie's had me completely head over heels, and I just wanted to put a ring on it.

    (5)

  • Stephanie A.

    I made a reservation for my boyfriend's birthday on a Tuesday night. Making a reservation online was very easy (through a site called Open Table -- a link is on Gracie's website) and even had a space for special requirements like allergies or the like (I wrote that it was a birthday dinner). When we arrived, the hostess took our coats and wished my boyfriend a happy birthday. There were little silver stars (confetti) on the table surrounding the candle, and they were even nice enough to give him a birthday card. The staff was incredibly friendly and attentive. We chose the $45 pre-fixe, 3 course meal. It was wonderful and worth every penny. I would recommend this place for anyone planning a special dinner.

    (5)

  • Meghan O.

    I can't give Gracie's anything other than five stars. I had been wanting to dine here, or dreaming of dining here, for a while. Finally went with some friends during restaurant week... And had an amazing meal. I got the russet potato gnocchi, the duck, and the chocolate banana cake. For starters the gnocchi was delicious, and the Brussel sprouts had a nice crispy outer layer - which is my favorite. They were so delicate, my friend described them as little pillows. Then the duck. Which came with rice and squash cubes. It was the most delicious duck I have ever had. I shared my sisters swordfish and was so full, I was able to take some of my duck home as leftovers. I hate saying this, but, nom nom nom. I will be dreaming of that for some time. The dessert was honestly not my favorite. The ice cream was great, and the brittle was delicious. The cake overall just was too dense for me. But, I was beyond full so it didn't really bother me. The creme brûlée that my friend got was massive, and super tasty (I tried some). And the other dessert option - some sort of bread pudding was also delicious. Then there were the two great little surprise tastings between courses. One was a little mortadella something or other, and then there was a cranberry ginger sorbet. Both were great, but the cranberry ginger sorbet was so cleansing and refreshing. I love surprises! Only downfall- one member of our party got their early and checked in. She went to grab a drink at the bar - which had people dining at it, so it was kind of awkward standing there. When my sister and I got there we decided to check if our table was ready - and it was- and the hostess told us somebody had already checked in - which we knew from joining her at the bar. Since we had a reservation, and our table was ready, it would've been nice to sit and order a drink instead of awkwardly trying to get a drink at the bar. Then, we sat for 20 minutes before we got a wine menu and someone to take our drink order. Aside from the wait for drinks, service was pretty good. Oh, and the valet gave me a cookie even though I didn't use valet. Thanks man!

    (5)

  • mark o.

    We had the 7 course tasting menu paired with the chef's wine parings. Each course was executed perfectly from the seared foie gras, the pork belly, rabbit 2 ways, squid, and a stellar local fish course. Gracie's is the real deal for serious food. The room is warm and the service was spot-on. A very special meal indeed. Go there and be transformed.

    (5)

  • Pablo G.

    Wonderful place. Great food!

    (5)

  • Matthew V.

    I ate here recently for a work function, so I have no idea how much anything I ate cost. Because of the nature of the function we were presented with a smaller pre-fixe, and then were treated to small portions of several things. Everything I had was wonderful. There were great samplings of potato puffs and shots of parsnip soup. I ordered the salmon which was served on spaetzle and was out of this world. We were also treated with a small tasting of 3 desserts. The desserts earned these 5 stars all by themselves! The fact that all the hors d'oeuvres and the meal itself were also phenomenal just assures that I'll go back here someday on my own.

    (5)

  • Victoria K.

    Gracie's is perhaps the best meal I've had in Providence. The menu at Gracie's offers several options. Dishes are offered a la carte or as part of a prix fixe meal. Additionally, guests can choose to partake in a blind five course tasting. Although many of the regular menu items sounded appealing, we decided to go for the gold and opt for the mysterious tasting. We started with a delicious truffled egg salad amuse bouche. I could have eaten it all day long in sandwiches and by the spoonful... Mmmmm... Our first course of the tasting was a crudo of wild striped bass. It was very light and fresh in flavor and I nice was to start our meal. The pasta course featured a large raviolo filled with country-style pate. It was rustic and meaty and was garnished with crunchy fiddlehead ferns, fava beans, trumpet mushrooms, and aged provolone. It was beautifully presented and delicious. Our fish course started off scary and turned into spectacular. We were served pan-fried soft shell crabs, which my dining companions had a weird and unpleasant history with. We were pleasantly surprised to discover how fantastic this dish was. In fact, it quickly became our favorite of the meal! An intermezzo of sorbet was a perfect palate cleanser... A rare double rack lamb chop was our meat course, and provided a delicious alternative to beef at this point in the meal. It was served with silky carrot puree and confit baby carrots, along with crispy artichokes and English peas. This was another fast favorite. We were definitely impressed. Dessert was their version of tres leches cake. It was tasty and light, with small pearls of mango. Although I enjoyed this, it wasn't quite as spectacular as desserts I have tried in other award-winning restaurants. Overall, we enjoyed it though. A final touch with a few French macarons with our check was appreciated, as was the baggy of chocolate chip cookies left in our car by the valet. Service was on par with the wonderful food, and I'm happy to say I've found my new favorite special-occasion spot in Providence. Thank you so much Gracie's for opening my eyes to a new world of delicious dining. I can't wait to go back!

    (5)

  • Derek T.

    Just pick the 5 course tasting menu, trust the chef to send you something tasty you won't be disapointed!!!

    (5)

  • Liz D.

    Went there for restaurant week and everything was delicious, best gnocchi I have found in the city and they even put cookies in our car when we picked it up from the valet!

    (5)

  • Jodys C.

    small. loud. dark. not much atmosphere. trying to have a private conversation is impossible. My husband and I went for a romantic dinner at 6:00pm last Thursday...the place was practically empty. Servers were at our table every minute offering bread, wine, filling 3/4 full water glasses. We chose the 3 prixe fix meal plan for $40 which ended up to be much more because of the added fees. Supposed to get one appetizer, entree, and dessert but be cautious of the 2 figures next the choices you pick....you can easily add on more than the Prixe fix (fixed price?)..it is additional cost to the $40. Portions were very small (but I like that). We bought a modestly priced bottle of wine. our total bill was around $175 without tip ($205 with tip). Food was great, but not worth it. There are many, many other romantic, quiet, great atmosphere places to go in Providence. Won't be going back to Gracie's anytime soon.

    (2)

  • Rebecca V.

    I've been to Gracie's a number of times over the years. The experience and the way the menu works is great -- the prix fixe menus give you an opportunity to have 3 or 5 course meals at a fairly reasonable price, especially during restaurant week. In addition, there's a variety of fresh bread baked at Ellie's Bakery, Gracie's bakery spinoff, and usually three amuse-bouche items between courses. I've had some truly great meals here -- hearty duck with cherry sauce in the winter, and exciting desserts year round. The past few times I've gone, though, there have been errors in the conception and execution of the dishes that are too much to overlook. In March, I ordered a duck dish that would have been excellent, had the carefully placed cubes of root vegetables also been cooked to tenderness--alas, they were almost raw. When I went for restaurant week, I was disappointed by the service -- I didn't receive the first amuse-bouche and had to ask for bread. The appetizer--gnochhi-was truly great, pillowy and fresh. The entree, bass with cockles, pickled peppers, and tomato water left much to be desired. The bass's skin wasn't crispy, and basically slid off as one piece; the three tiny cockles didn't add much, and the dish was, overall, overwhelmed by acid and pretty one-note. The toffee pavolva featured a puzzing mix of ingredients--a meriunge cookie play on a pavolva that was hard rather than pillowy, a creme angalais on top, strawberries on the side, overly-hard gingersnaps crumbled on the other side, and a small scoop of toffee ice cream. These things didn't come together in anything like a pavolva, which was a bit of a disappointment, as I was expecting a truly stunning dessert. While Gracie's sometimes provides a stellar experience, I don't think I'll be coming back -- there's a bit too much inconsistency in service and food.

    (3)

  • K D.

    Gracie's is much more frou frou than I usually go for, but they have great food to back it up. Their prix fixe menu is a great deal if you can find things on there that appeal to you. The overall vibe is odd - the food is high end/big city fare, but the decor is that dated fake fancy look that Rhode Island loves. The waitstaff dressed and acted like it was formal dining, but the host/hostess were wearing very casual fisherman sweaters. The atmosphere is not stuffy exactly, but I think it would gel more if they took the ""sophistication"" down a notch and aimed for hip rather than strictly high end.

    (4)

  • Gail A.

    We ate ( I should say dined) here for New years and it was such a treat. For the past 5 years our new years party was pajamas and a good movie, and that is great... but wonderful food, exceptional service and live music by Katie made the night so much fun. It was spectacular! Don't get me wrong if price is an issue and you are on a budget as wonderful as their food is this is not for you. But if you are looking for an oasis of fabulous food and good people this is the place to go. Great for romantic dinners! I highly recommend Gracie's. And yes you have to get dessert because they know how to finish a meal off with tasty treats that leave you dreaming.

    (5)

  • John S.

    This spacious venue knocked out our large group with its food and service. We came on our friend's birthday, which coincided with the gay pride parade, running right by the restaurant's front door. Neither our large party or the chaos of the night seemed to phase the place, which put us in a beautiful corner booth. When the birthday boy went to the little boys' room, we told our server that it was his big day. She said they'd put a candle in his dessert, but "we don't sing, because it's embarrassing." So true! We, however, would be free to sing if we liked. Our server noticed we'd all opened the menu to the prix fixe menu--of course we had, since it's really such a deal. $40, and with items from the rest of the menu. We had lots of questions and she was very patient and thorough in answering them all. We were surprised by thoughtful and clever amuses bouche between courses. There was a little confusion when a bottle of wine we did not order came to the table; later, there was an echo of this confusion when this bottle appeared on the check, but everything was resolved easily. The rabbit and gnocchi appetizer was a delicious combination of textures and flavors. It was heavy on the salt, in a very appropriate way. The flavorful mix could also work well as an entree. The duck came in a large portion and was also salty in a way that seemed right. Fresh white radishes were a palate cleaning surprise. The creme brulee was everything it is supposed to be, and then some--very rich and wonderful. We sang Happy Birthday in cheerful whispers. Gracie's created a special night with grace and also with value. The sophistication and comfort of this restaurant made it a highlight of our visit to Providence.

    (5)

  • Karen L.

    Maybe its me but I don't see what all the hype is all about. First off, the decor is a bit dated. While the food tasted good, I found the portions were a little small and somewhat expensive. Oh I wouldn't have been so annoyed if my server, Lydia, didn't have such a higher than thou attitude. I still have a gift card to this place but I am sure not to use it.

    (2)

  • Penelope B.

    Well worth the trip from DC! The food was amazing, the staff were very attentive, and the wine and drink list were very extensive. On top of all that, we met some very friendly people. The food is made from ingredients from the local area (or as far as Vermont, but that's still close!) and the chef offers a 3 course prix fixe, 5 course tasting menu or 7 course tasting menu. Being right across from the theater, it's perfect for dinner before the show. We will definitely be back!

    (5)

  • Kendra s.

    This is one of my favorite restaurants in Providence and so cute and charming. I've been many times now and the food is always amazing and the staff is always attentive and pleasant. While it can be a little pricey it's well worth it! I've never had a bad dish there, everything has always been delicious. They also typically bring out a little sample of something special the chef has put together for that night which is a nice touch.

    (5)

  • Bobby v.

    Exceptional food, period. The atmosphere is a bit, well, Pottery Barn, but even that can't take away from the absolute best, in season, balanced, and perfectly executed menu in Providence.

    (5)

  • Theclutch T.

    The food variety is great for the adventurous. Unless you're a "foodie", you might not recognize the ingredients of the foods unless you Bing searched on it at the spot. Luckily, we did as I thought "sweetbread" was some sort of corn bread... boy, THAT would have been a surprise. Look it up. If you're not that adventurous, then you may want to skip this place. Service was EXCELLENT and is clearly a standout in my opinion. We go out to eat a lot even on a work expense account and the service was THAT GOOD. Price was on the high side but you are paying for the service and food preparation. I didn't like the idea of the "chef tasting" 3, 5 or 7 course meals where it's up to the chef to select what you eat... no thanks. I prefer the x course meal at Victoria and Alberts at Disneyworld, for instance, where you select each dish you want. At these prices, I prefer NOT to be surprised and I want to know what I'm getting to prevent disappointments. It seems they change the menu often enough that you would want to come back. This was our second visit and we will return. I just wish there was more variety. I was just surprised they didn't have some sort of salmon, sea bass or other type of fish aside from "cod". Or at least some other beef main meal. My wife had the scallops which was excellent. I ended up having the rib eye steak since there was really nothing else that appealed to me. Appetizer-wise, I had a lot more choices there and I think I would have been just as happy ordering three appetizers and skipping the main meal. Naming the dishes might be a moot point since they change the menu often enough. But of the appetizers, we had the foie gras, hen's poached egg, and gnocchi. All were excellent. I only gave the restaurant 3 stars this time due to the lack of mail meal selection for me. I'm not so much the adventurous type as my wife. I'm not sure she had much choice in main meals either. However, I'm confident that when we return and that there's less eclectic food selection for us, I'm sure that I'd probably rate them a 5. If the service was just ok, I would have rated them lower. But again, the service and food quality was THAT GOOD.

    (3)

  • James F.

    Dined here during the most recent restaurant week. Was very impressed by the service and attention to detail. Delicious bread, desserts, appetizers and wine. Entrees were very good, but not quite on the level of everything else. Only negative was the seating. We were in what you might call a corner booth, which should have been quaint - but there was another table directly across from us (just a few feet away) with the exact same setup; so if i looked straight ahead i was staring at some random guy instead of my girlfriend. Didn't really detract from the evening but it was an awkward first impression.

    (4)

  • Brent R.

    This place is amazing! Food is delicious, the coffee is good, and the service is terrific. I specially love the fact that it's located on my walk from the Westside to the east side. I've only been there for breakfast, but the breakfast sandwiches that I've had there are really great.

    (5)

  • Xiao Z.

    Wow, simply amazing with some of the exquisite meals I've ever tasted! This is, of course, a review based on the catering services at Gracie's, which means that the meal I had was mass produced and the fare was blissfully free. That being said...best catered food EVER! From the succulent, yet refreshing beet salad, to the scrumptious butternut squash pasta to the pork loins with generous portions of belly fat to the fresh fish, everything with just perfect! We had our event at the basement of the restaurant with excellent catering services and great food. The room can be a bit cold, but overall, I could not complain. This is definitely a place to take your date (if you can get the reservations in time) and just forget about the bill and the calories, because you don't come to Gracie's to judge the swelling of your waistline at the cost of your wallet, it's a place to enjoy fine dining! Food: 5 stars Service: 4 stars Cost: n/a

    (5)

  • Ellen W.

    Pre-Appetizers -Amuse bouche: some sort of Asian Pear concoction -A variety of homemade breads First Course -Russet potato gnocchi with sweet Italian sausage, broccoli rabe, stewed tomatoes, provolone picante -Hudson Valley foie gras with fennel dusted brioche donuts, roasted peach, pistachio, raspberry gelee Second Course -Berkshire pork chop with cheddar grits, braised green cabbage, whole grain mustard, apple butter -Crescent Farms duck with caramelized fennel, red quinoa, glazed chippolini onions, blackberry gastrique Third Course -Flourless chocolate almond torte with roasted black plum, candied almonds, lavender honey gelato -Cherry blueberry tart with espresso-hazelnut ganache, blueberry honey stroopwafel, toasted marshmallow ice cream After-meal Extra -Peach macaroons -Free baked goods from their bakery to go (blueberry sour cream muffin and chocolate cookie) We chose to try their three course prix fixe menu and were happy with the variety of options we were presented with. The pork chop blew my boyfriend's mind. I've never seen him react that way to any sort of food before. It was hilarious to watch because he could not stop eating it nor talking about how great it was even after the meal was long over. The reason for the 4 stars instead of 5 is because I was very unimpressed with the dessert. I'm a dessert gal, meaning I love almost all things baked/dessertesque, and I just did not enjoy either of the ones we got. I would recommend eating every other course and then heading somewhere else to end your meal.

    (4)

  • Jovana R.

    Gracie's was a fantastic experience! The food was amazing, all the wait staff was so attentive, and the overall experience was great. I had the ribeye and sherry beet salad. For dessert we had the creme brûlée and it was all very delicious. Will definitely be back!

    (5)

  • Maria E.

    This was a good meal. No particularly amazing/memorable dishes but a nice dinner overall. Everything tasted good and was well presented. Okay, I take that back, the honey bread was memorable, YUM. Went for Restaurant Week btw. Which is a financial blessing but also a curse in the sense that you are limited in your choices. The atmosphere was nice and the comp valet was a plus! Although everyone got my hopes up with these free cookies in your car...and we didn't get any cookies!?!?!? wouldn't be so disappointing if i didn't read the reviews beforehand!

    (4)

  • Vin G.

    Gracie's is about the dining experience. You go there for the prix fixe and the palette cleansers. I went with a group of four friends including myself. Really great, intimate ambiance and if I were to go on a date in Providence, this would be the place. It's not pretentious, but it has a very elegant atmosphere. I definitely dolled up for the occassion, just in case. We went with the blind five course tasting, YOLO, right? It wasn't that this wasn't delicious, but I felt it wasn't as unique as I would like it to have been. I know you should not evaluate based on price, as the service was excellent. Our wine glasses were full, our bread plates were covered, and the presentation was fancy as it should be. It is a long dining process. Five courses of deliciousness, but I think I was expecting courses that I would never select for myself for a more stimulating experience. I love pork belly, Atlantic Char, sorbet, ahi tuna, but these are things that I would order a la carte typically elsewhere. Would I recommend this place? Yes. Will I do the blind tasting again? Probably not.

    (3)

  • Olivia P.

    Portions are perfectly sized just enough to feel full and warm inside. Wine selections are excellent. They could work on their restroom. Something seemed very gross about it. Waiters and waitresses are very kind and service is very quick and prompt. Every dish is just beautiful and there is so much heart in them. Also, they are very good about dietary restrictions. Vegans, vegetarians, and lactose intolerant eaters should feel welcomed to dine at Gracie's.

    (5)

  • Jacob M.

    So I've heard about this place in Providence before, and had to try it. I'm glad I did. Food was absolutely phenomenal. We had the five course meal, and each course was so memorable I didn't want it to end!! Especially memorable was their skate, which I've only hesitantly tried when I was in Korea. It was unbelievably delectable. Yum. Service was fantastic as well. Our server was very friendly and pleasant. Their wine list, however, could improve a bit. We were all surprised to be disappointed by their wine list, since it is after all such a great restaurant. But all in all, it was an excellent dining experience, and I'd highly recommend them to everyone.

    (5)

  • Mike In Providence R.

    Ahhhh Gracie's. Been there before and will be there again. But let me share tonight's experience. So let's be clear, you are paying dearly for the night and you should expect the very best. Gracie's routinely provides that extra experience level with between meal palette cleansers and end of night treats at the table and even from the valet. Unfortunately even Gracie's is not perfect. Yes the duck is prepared better than anywhere in the region but the butcher was not so kind in his offering of prime rib. Perhaps most troubling was the apparent training all servers have to not acknowledge patrons saying thank you. Perhaps they feel that our saying thank you is unnecessary because we are paying so much? On at least six different occasions we thanked a server for presenting water or food and did not elicit a sound. A couple times we received an, "of course", but never "you're welcome" As usual the fresh baked bread in several varieties was outstanding, but they guarded it dearly, only offering it once, and in very small cuts. When presented with a pasta dish one of us asked for a piece of bread to enjoy the sauce with. The server said "of course" but never returned. Such a shame when such a tasty sauce was forced to be abandoned. And perhaps oddest of all, besides the exceedingly low lighting, was the lack of any offering of coffee with the incredibly good desserts. They just served us dessert and disappeared for a very long time. By the time we could catch someone's eye our desserts were gone and all but one of our large party had changed their mind. The single valet also seemed to be struggling with keeping up suggesting that having two valets might be more logical for a place that obviously prides itself on a special experience. So yes, we will be back but we hope they will have stepped up their game by then.

    (4)

  • Sarah I.

    Went here for my birthday - SO MUCH FUN! Seven course tastings. Even though I think duck liver is gross? I still love them. From the food and cocktails to the waitstaff to the atmostphere, even the little cookies the valet left in my car, everything was perfect. Couldn't have had a nicer evening.

    (5)

  • Jessica B.

    What else can be said- the food is always awesome here. Every. Time. And the cocktails ain't bad either. And I agree with David T.-- Dennis is a great server and knows just how to handle my husband's sarcastic sense of humor. :) Always an enjoyable experience.

    (5)

  • Chuck K.

    What superlatives are left? I've eaten seared scallops and gnocchi at the bar and the five-course tasting with my honey. Plus a number of special dinners for four in between. The menu is imaginative, the food is very very good, and the service is knowledgeable and attentive, but never pushy. I get to eat in some pretty good restaurants around the US and this is one of the favorites. The menu changes seasonally. Be adventurous, but try the gnocchi, scallops, short ribs, confit.

    (5)

  • David K.

    lovely evening, good value and excellent service

    (4)

  • Jacob B.

    I've eaten at Gracie's dozens of times, dating back to the little place on Atwells. It is hands down the best restaurant in RI. The food is second to none, and is matched only by the service and attention to detail. The weekend before last, I coordinated a private event there for a young adult group with my temple. It was my first time arranging something like that at a restaurant. The staff was easy to work with and everything we asked for was delivered, to perfection.

    (5)

  • Dick W.

    Recommended to us by Providence resident, Donna Paolino. So very glad we followed up. Superb but relaxed service from beginning to end. We started with Gnocchi and Foie Gras. We knew immediately that we were in for a special time. Marilyn and I are here for 11days for a bridge tournament. I hope to return to Gracie's at least one more time before leaving town. Do this restaurant if you have the opportunity.

    (5)

  • Matt E.

    If you're looking for an interesting night out with great food in Providence, this might fit the bill. You'll need to be open to trying new things as you're sampling the chef's "inspirations". The experience was very fun and the food was great. It's close to PPAC and other places like that in the area so it would make for a great place to stop and have dinner before a show. Just make sure you give yourself enough time to enjoy.

    (4)

  • Devon D.

    Very good dinner. We did the three course meal and enjoyed each course. The service was outstanding - servers always knew when to come to take something away or bring the next course but also knew when to give us time to enjoy the meal. I think that the best way to experience this restaurant would be with lots of time and the 5 or 7 course meal that the chef picks. The choices on the menu had great ingredients and I am sure that he would put it together in a way that would really connect the meal well. We will be trying that next time when we do not have a show to make it to after.

    (4)

  • J F.

    Love this place. Love everything about it and the food is spectacular. The service fantastic. Literally nothing negative to say.

    (5)

  • John M.

    We've been here many times and every meal has been amazing. The service is always very good with a knowledgeable staff. The 5 course meal is not cheap but it's a great experience. If you love food and appreciate good service you have to go!

    (5)

  • Jeff M.

    Well, now I understand the allure of Gracie's. The place is gorgeous. Hard to believe its built on the bones of the old Player's Corner Pub. Everything about the place maintains that "pretty" aire. The elegant drape of the table cloths, the hand lettered menus with the hand tied bows, the dainty little cookies set atop the brûlées, its a bit softer than pretentious, making it a bit more comfortable than some similar space. This has got to be one of the best spots around to start off a special night in the city. The food was quite good, but I found the intermezzo bites far, far better than my meal. The amuse-bouche, with bits of candied beet and a light dressing, was the highlight food moment of the evening. Jeffrey's Greens Salad were nice and crispy fresh. The Maytag blue cheese stood out from the simple background. The Black Angus Ribeye, perfectly cooked with a nicely developed crust, the side dishes with which it was served were entirely forgettable. I had expected the Yellow Fin Tuna starter course to bring a bit of punch, but the pepper and salsa verde was a touch less sharp than the garnish. The tuna though, cooked perfectly again, a thin warm sear over a soft center bite. The Lamb Trio too had its high marking points, backed a by solidly cooked, if slightly under seasoned, sliced loin and chop, the hand packed lamb sausage sang with coarsely ground lamb and expertly chosen spices. Having tried it, I would have preferred a dish centered on the fabulous sausages alone. Finely done. All in, we had a great night. Aided by a great server, and a nice, though strongly priced, bottle of wine.

    (4)

  • Jennifer H.

    I know I am in the presence of culinary excellence when I find myself eating foods I normally wouldn't and enjoying them (red cabbage? chocolate with cayenne pepper? yeah, I'm talking about you). Needless to say, I genuinely enjoyed my foodie adventure at Gracie's, especially the "treats from the kitchen" (i.e. pallatte cleansers): fresh, local yogurt with dried boysenberry and walnut, blood orange sorbet, and Bailey's white chocolate French macaroons. Chef Matt Varga is a culinary god in my book. I am taking away one star for the service hiccups (and I hope I can update my review to a five-star one on a return visit). Gracie's is a fine dining establishment, and with that, I expect fine dining service. I expect seamlessness. I didn't quite experience that, and I truly think it was our particular server, and not a reflection on the entire staff. It took a while for our waitress to greet us, then when we needed a few minutes to review the creative cocktail menu, she gave us an extremely generous 15-20 minutes. It also took a while to place our food order, and I noticed the other servers providing a lot more information about the menu and offering helpful suggestions for a first visit. I was also slightly disappointed that, when our entrees came out, we were served the opposite meals: mine was placed in front of my boyfriend and his in front of me. A minor thing, but again, from a place like Gracie's, I expect perfection. That is my only complaint. The food is out of this world; the service was friendly; and the atmosphere is wonderful -- albeit a little louder than you would expect. I would love to return to Gracie's to try the seven-course Chef's tasting. Any adventurous foodies out there want to join me?

    (4)

  • Dana L.

    Great service. Delicious food. Everything was made perfectly. The macarons were amazing. Usually they are heavy and too sweet but they make it light and tasty--amazing to say the least. Beautiful presentation and yummy dishes from the kitchen and palate cleaners. the valet even left cookies in the car!

    (5)

  • andrew h.

    $5 cocktails, YUM! $30 prix fixe menu with local ingredients, yeah! Surcharges for any interesting menu item that is ~30% over a la carte pricing, meh... Cocktails are interesting, but measuring ingredients would help build a better balanced cocktail, I thought the aviation they mixed me was too sweet. Started with local Rhode Island litteneck clams. Bacon very delicate Creamy leeks off the hook. Clams fresh, just a bit sandy Breads beer/honey brown Bought in baguette Got two little bites from the kitchen, gratis, Salmon rillete with creme fraiche and crispy caper, and Mango and passionfruit sorbet. Duck with option for breast or leg. I took a leg, which also came with a small Foie ravioli. Chocolate pot au creme Gratis sweet nibbles as in other's photos. Total for dinner and drinks $55, a heck of a deal that I would probably pay twice for in my hometown of Washington DC.

    (4)

  • M. M.

    Everything from the five-star service, to a menu that surprises and awes, makes Gracie's exceptional. Their duck was perfect, highly recommend.

    (5)

  • Stephanie B.

    Amazing meal. From start to finish the food was delicious and the wait staff extremely attentive. Highlights include: tomato and peach salad (so fresh!), scallops, and the market fish of the day (sea bass). Dessert - chocolate almond torte. Portions were perfect -- could not have been happier with this meal!

    (5)

  • Paul L.

    Went to Gracie's on a Wednesday night for my mom's birthday. I made a reservation through Yelp, and we had an amazing dinner experience. First off, the service- awesome! Our waitress always came to check on us, the guy at the valet parking left cookies as we left, and the chef gave us at least 3 complimentary treats such as macaroons and sorbet. The atmosphere-fancy restaurant, dim lighting. Food- Can't go wrong with the salads, the sea bass that my mom had was delicious, my duck was cooked just right, and my brother's rib eye steak was amazing. Also, the dessert- I don't remember eating such great creme brulee! I can't wait to go back on my next visit to Providence!

    (5)

  • Brian R.

    I'm having an Iron Chef moment here at the restaurant as I think about how to review this artisan food. The breads were amazing, with a big thank you to all who suggested the honey beer bread, which is out of this world. They brought out a taste on oriental spoons: A touch of goat cheese, a slice of grape, a sprig of some herb, and it was a perfect flavor pop. Then they brought out the poached egg appetizer, another good recommend from Yelp, which was a 10 for flavor, texture and plating. When our food came, all of the waiters descended upon the table with our dishes, very old school, which was fun. We had the ribeye and the striped bass. Both were excellent. My only minor complaint might have been the al-dente white beans which accompanied the bass. They were a bit too al-dente for my taste. The fennel was nice, as was the carrot puree on the plate. Between the courses came out another raft of Asian spoons, this time with a melon-ball sized scoop of grapefruit sorbet. Sadly I can't eat it because of a med that I take, but everyone else said that it was excellent. We finished with the flourless chocolate cake and a poached pear with Maytag blue cheese accompanied by a small sweet grits cake shaped like flan topped with a hard burnt sugar crust that in turn was topped with honey ice cream. The pear was too hard to cut with a spoon, but tasty, but the winner was the ice-cream/grits combination. That was great. The flourless cake I didn't try. My daughter said that the raspberry ice cream was too strong and overpowered the cake, but that the cake itself was delicious. This is a high atmosphere restaurant, with warm wood walls accented by decorative stars and most of the restaurant lit by candle. Service was great! They offer a-la-carte and 3 and 5 pick tastings at a better price, but bring your wallet, as it still is going to be pricey, with appetizers around $10/12 and entrees running $28/32 Yelp once again picks a winner on our trip. Victory goes to the chef at Gracie's.... Someone call Bobby Flay. It's Throw Down time...

    (5)

  • Brian R.

    We tried this for the first time during restaurant week. It was restaraunt week so the menu was limited but the selections were good. Overall the food was great, waitress was excellent and we will definitely be back. Thanks for participating in this event!

    (5)

  • Justin B.

    I surprised my wife with dinner at Gracie's for our 25th wedding anniversary. Evidently, I'm the best husband ever. Gracie's provided some nice touches to celebrate the occasion (sparkling wine for a toast at the beginning and sparkling candles at the end). We went with the 5 course tasting, paired with wine. Great choice. And the service was exceptional. My wife is already making plans for our next visit. Well done.

    (5)

  • Nicole P.

    As a student at Johnson & Wales my professors have been raving about Gracies since my freshman year. I finally had the opportunity to go for my 21st birthday. The service was amazing. My boyfriend and I were both offered a complementary class of cava in celebration of my birthday. We ordered the 5 course tasting and there was not a single item we didn't enjoy. Our server continuously checked in with us and was very knowledgeable about the plates and offered wine pairings as well. A great experience.

    (5)

  • Ann G.

    Rarely does a pricey restaurant manage to justify its pricing, but Gracie's does just that. I struggle to find any fault. My husband and I teach cooking classes and generally leave a restaurant knowing we could make everything better ourselves, but here we found ourselves asking our server to please ask the chef a question so we could replicate the process in our own kitchen (specifically, the cherries on the duck entree). First off, 1 star immediately for having butter instead of oil. We sampled 3 of the 4 bread options, all good but not spectacular. We opted for the 3 course tasting menu. We were somewhat tempted to try the 5 course but do not like relinquish control of our dining choices (as is the case with the 5 course menu where the chef brings out his choices for you, and also for the dessert tasting course, which would also otherwise have tempted us). The ambiance is nice, we easily found parking, and the service was outstanding. Our servers were polite, efficient, outgoing and happy to converse with us and answer questions. The farm egg appetizer was tremendous. The combo of egg, broccoli rabe, pork and grits (which were basically a light polenta) was perfect and the portion generous. The gnocchi themselves were good, not remarkable, but who really cares when the wild mushrooms on top were so delicious as to render the gnocchi a mere vehicle for their consumption. The duck was terrific. I could have used 2-3 more cherries. The glaze was excellent, and the portion a perfect size. My husband had the chicken, which I didn't try because it had a red pepper-based topping which is a flavor I don't like, but he loved it. As critical as I am of most restaurants, he's even harder to please, and he raved about the chicken. The desserts also were a 5 star effort. He had the lemon tart, also not a favorite of mine so I didn't try, but the accompanying honey ricotta gelato was great. I had the flourless chocolate torte -- perfect mix of flavors and textures with the crunchy toasted almonds, honey lavender gelato and cooked peaches. We can hardly wait to go back when the menu changes for the next season! The 3 course menu is an excellent value.

    (5)

  • Laura L.

    Absolutely the best meal I've ever had in my life - hubby agrees. We opted for the 5 course tasting menu, and hubby added the wine pairing. I loved literally every morsel of food we were served, even when the selections were outside of my comfort zone. Although fine dining, the atmosphere is not haughty and the waitstaff are delightful I highly recommend Gracie's to anyone who is looking for a special meal in Providence.

    (5)

  • Robert S.

    Went there for restaurant week ...got a 3 course meal for $29.95..not a bad deal for an expensive restaurant...I picked the gnocchi appetizer, the duck entree and the creme brule dessert....all of them ....were forgettable...nothing was outstanding...nothing rocked my world !?!? LOL! I have had better gnocchi appetizers, better tender roast duck and better tasting creme brule at other places....for a lot less.......I don't think I would go back any time soon... Service was attentive but slow....the bread was good....especially the rosemary bread and the honey bread....

    (3)

  • Kay R.

    Another fabulous experience at Gracie's last night! Food: consistent with other reviewers, you CAN taste the freshness. The kitchen has the unique ability to bring each and every flavor through in each dish. Subtle and bold ingredients alike, everything is balanced. Last night we each had the three course: gnocchi and greens; halibut and trout; bittersweet chocolate and cheese plate. Nothing I would not order again. Service: start to finish friendly, prompt, professional and competent. We accidentally ruined our wine list (romantic candles, paper menu- use your imagination). Our server was completely unruffled. She handled it with humor and made us feel so comfortable with what we thought would be a faux pas. This is the entire staff too: bartenders, valets, host/ess- everyone is approachable and capable. Atmosphere: lovely. Dim, but not dark. Formal, but not stuffy. Romantic, but not over the top. And I highly recommend checking out the downstairs event spaces! Hands down- one of the BEST restaurants in Providence. PS- and there were two individual bags of small, delicious, homemade chocolate chip cookies resting on the center console of our car when the valet brought it around. Talk about finishing touches!

    (5)

  • Will R.

    We did the 5 course tasting menu. All courses were very good and served at a reasonable pace. We left satisfied but not overly full. Next time we'll try the a la carte. We'll definitely go back.

    (4)

  • Alex H.

    Gracie's is phenomenal! It is a true foodie heaven. They consistently have new and interesting dishes made with fresh ingredients. Not only that but the waitstaff are phenomenal. They are well versed in the menu and the food being served. They are attentive and knowledgable. Gracie's is one of the best restaurants in RI - the food and drinks are just to die for!

    (5)

  • Michael Z.

    Really great food and overall experience. We went for the $40 prix fixe which, while not cheap, was a lot of really tasty, well-prepared food. Ditto for the cocktails -- they're about ~$13 each, but worth the price. Not the kind of place you could afford to go every night, but put a restaurant of that quality in NYC or Boston (which it's on par with some of the best of) and the price might be double. Tremendous value for the experience.

    (5)

  • Kevin M.

    Went for a special birthday dinner with my wife. Ordered the 7 course tasting menu. The staff was nice, and very attentive. The food was pretty incredible. The only course that was underwhelming was the lead course of steak tartare. While it was good, it didn't wow me. The potato gnocchi with Brussels Sprouts was my favorite course, followed by the foie gras, and the duck. Most of the dishes emphasized winter vegetables, from Brussels sprouts to beets, to carrots and potatoes , and the pairings worked well with the earthiness of the meets. The only complaint I have is that there was a little too much time between some of the dishes.

    (5)

  • Betty W.

    What a delightful dinner we had! All three of us ordered the three course prix fixe. Every course was delicious. A pleasant surprise for a California foodie. Foie gras was amazing! The rice that came with the duck was cooked two different ways, crispy and boiled, perfect combination. The grapefruit pudding is a must have. The reasons for the four stars are: 1) we requested the reservation for 6:45 and showed up at 6:40. While we enjoyed the complimentary champagne when we were waiting for the table, we were surprised to find out our reservation was actually for 7:15. Is this a trick to get every one in a half an hour early? 2) the menu was very confusing. On the upper right hand of the menu, it listed the prix fixe for three courses, five courses, and the wine pairing. But if you try to order something right on the page, the waitress will tell you politely that those are not part of the prix fixe. Huh? 3) under the California red wine section, there listed "Stag's Leap." I doubled checked with the waitress, this is the good Stag's Leap, right? "Oh yeah!" She says. When a bottle of Stags' Leap showed up, seeing the surprise on my face, she said "this what we've always had. It's good." A trained wait staff at a four diamond restaurant didn't know the difference between the two Stags? All in all, it was a good dinner but not a superb one.

    (4)

  • Ian W.

    Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! You made our engagement night the best it could have been. Sometimes it is nice to just hand back the menus and say "please take care of us." And you did. The variety of courses, the flavor of each, the foie gras, the beautiful table, and the service all shined. Dennis, thanks for making it all do easy and for The Dorrance recommendation for a nightcap. It was a special night. We let ourselves be open and you hit one out of the park! Thanks again!!!

    (5)

  • Josh G.

    The food and experience was amazing. Went there for my boyfriends birthday dinner. We did a nine course tasting menu. The food was great the flavors of each dish really complimented each other. The wait staff really treat you special and actually talk to you. I would defiantly go there again.

    (5)

  • Josephine L.

    Dorise G. has a lovely breakdown of our dining experience--from staff to food to freebies--so I will just add: - I want to give this place 10 stars for being, and I will speak in terms a Boston foodie understands, a Craigie on Main-food and service-quality restaurant with Garden at the Cellar-level prices in an elegant, yet unique Blue Room-style decor - Cannot say enough about the service: SO friendly and accommodating! - Cannot say enough about the freshness of the ingredients. This is one of those few places where you can literally taste the vine-ripened, just-picked, straight-from-Mother-Earth's-bosom-ness of the food. Delicious! - $9 for a custom-made cocktail, same price as a regular cocktail? And it came out with all the tastes I liked--sweet, fruity with a little bit of sour? SCORE! - Lastly, COME HERE! I cannot believe how affordable this place is for the high-quality dining experience you get. Oh, and the creme brulee. Best creme brulee I've ever had, bar none. :)

    (5)

  • Stan P.

    We visited Providence which coincided with the restaurant week. $30 for three course dinner - much better deal than New York. Seeing that the restaurant has such good reviews on Yelp, we decided to give it a try. We ordered from the a la carte menu and from the restaruant week. For appetizers, we got the hen egg and the gnocchi - both were pretty good. We then got the duck and the pork, the latter of which was highly recommended by the waitress. We got two duck legs and a really large piece of pork (we were excited about the portions since we enter get that in New York). The sauce for the pork, however, was way too salty. The duck, on the other hand, was quite good. We only got the banana chocolate cake which turned out to be dry. The free macarons that were offered to us at the end were stale. Guess the take home goodies made up for the not-too-good desserts.

    (3)

  • Le H.

    Been dying to come here for the longest time. Finally my boyfriend has gotten the hints to make reservations. Our reservation was around 730; got there early and was seated right away. Didn't seem so busy and no one else was waiting. My boyfriend and I decided to get the 5 course tasting menu. Since i didn't know what was good or not and it' ll be more exciting. We were served with bread, got to try all of them! They were all good! 1 star for that! I ate So much bread , i recommend the beer bread the most! The 1st course came, it was a seafood dish. Tasty super good, it made an amazing first impression. I finished it in seconds and couldn't wait for the rest. The 2nd dish was a pasta dish. Super good! I mean better than the seafood dish! It was perfectly balanced, i was so happy! The 3rd dish arrived, this was the fish. It was presented beautifully. But.. I was disappointed. It was overly salted. I mean i actually finished it but want too. It was way too salty for me. I was really sad w that dish and expected more. But still, i was still trying to make the best of it because I've heard so many good things about this place. The 4th dish, the meat. It looked nice, i don't remember what it was but, it reminded me of sausages. Took the first bite, salty. So disappointed! I actually didn't even finish this dish. It was so bad. The waiter was nice enough to take away. I didn't complain since I'm not like that, but i kinda wish i did. Anyway the last course, Dessert! Which u cant go wrong w that? Well...i was not that impressed. I love dessert and anything would have pleased me. But i guess it just wasn't what i thought. Overall, i enjoyed the dinner. I didn't think this was the best that Gracie's have to offer. I hope next time i come, it'll be better.

    (3)

  • La C.

    Holy S**T! That was the reaction that my tastebuds had every time I added a forkfull of food to my mouth. I decided to dine at Gracie's last night when my friends from SoCo came up to visit the mall (a journey nonetheless). They are arbiters of taste and it was actually their suggestion. Knowing full well what their sister bakery Ellie's was like and after my phenominal experience there last week, I decided to amicably agree on the locale! When we arrived the place was packed. This is always a good sign on a Wednesday night! I ordered a cocktail and it was absolutely fantastic. It was a crisp martini and it was stirred perfectly. Our waitress shook the hell out of it to make sure that I got every blessed drop (she knew, she just knew) which I feel was a very nice touch. It was love at first sip and that just set the stage for what would come next. If you have never been to Gracie's before its a really cool experience. The menu comes to us looking like a gift-wraped envelope and features a special message to diners. I felt this was a thoughful touch and so getting to the menu portion just gave me the warm and fuzzies. The menu albeit small had a copious amount of choices. I personally enjoyed the fact that you could order a full meal or a side meal which fosters the opportunity to eat more than one dish. I got the beet salad and the half gnocchi appetizer. Here comes the critique. 1) The Beet Salad: very, very earthy. A nice selection of beets and very adently presented. I was not really sure what the deal was with the creamy dressings because beets are typically served with a vinegar base or some zesty citrus and fine they warned me on the menu but I was a little perplexed. What confused me even further was the fact that the creamy dressing had absolutely no flavor. I politely scraped it off and soldiered on for what it was that I actually wanted, the beets. Overall, it was decent. 2) The Gnocchi: this is where the money shot went. A really nice bowl of mouth pillows (that Is what I call them) sauteed with micro brussels sprouts (where the hell can you buy those, I want them) and cubed sweet potatoes. I got the half order, as previously mentioned. Please note that I have a huge appetite and this was very filling. I would go for the half. 3) The Ribeye: transcendent! Perfect temp, guilded with a spice rub and then a medium pink center. Epic. The fun part was the french fries. Oh you know my love affair with french fries. They organized them in such fanfare. Stacking them like Lincoln logs. First bite, the fried membrane was perfection and the inside was fully cooked, moist and creamy. Unreal. The curious part of the meal was the sliced shank with cooked marrow inside. I was intrigued and dug my spoon into it. Bubbling velvety richness. A surreal but nice experience. Baby's first marrow! I don't exactly know if my my boyfriend appreciated my meal sabotage but it was worth the attack! I couldn't pass up the taste test! Ok, so something else you should know. They sneak spooned appetizers, intermezzos and macarons between courses. This is a really nice touch. I think it goes without saying that they truly cater to their patrons. You feel like they want you to have a gastronomic experience. I know I did. I don't want to go into major detail but they had a cream frache spoon with micro celery, potato chip (homemade, lovely) and bacony bits. They also did a blood orange sorbet spoon and then the famous Gracies/Ellie's macaron. I felt honored to be included in the Gracie's inner circle! So, I would I fully recommend you go here? You bet! You will taste your emotions! You will leave with an empty wallet and a head full of culinary memories albeit fully worth the journey. GO HERE!

    (5)

  • Dorise G.

    If I could give this place 6 stars, I would. This is, without a doubt, one of the best dining experiences I've ever had. My friends and I drove down from Boston to check out Waterfire, and needed a place to dine. After scoping out some yelp reviews, Josephine L. picked out Gracie's, and birthday girl Daniella K. and I happily obliged. The price was right, the location was great, and the reviews were high. I should preface by saying that, while I really love food, I tend to not veer to the "foodie" angle because I'm not into exorbitant price tags on meals. I can get behind high quality stuff, though, when I at least feel like I'm getting a good deal, and don't feel like the servers are extra-snooty in a foo-foo atmosphere. Gracie's had a hip, star-themed decor, extremely pleasant, knowledgeable, friendly, patient, down-to-earth staff - even the valet remembered to say happy birthday when we picked up the car after Waterfire! Before our apps came out, we were treated with a complimentary birthday champagne toast, spoons of done-up cheese, and scattered silver stars for the birthday girl. We then got to have personalized cocktails created for us based on our interests - I copied Josephine's and got a drink that almost tasted like a creamsicle-sour. Yum! I got the gazpacho with crab and my pals both ordered the heirloom tomato salad - we thought everything was delicious, and my gazpacho was a work of art. For the entree two of us got duck confit and one got the fish (cod in place of sea bass, but prepped the same way). It was all we could do to not lick our plates clean. For dessert one got the bittersweet chocolate dessert, another got the fruits with lavender ice cream, but we all agreed mine was the best: the creme brulee. I think even beyond this being one of the best (if not *the* best) creme brulees I've ever had, it was heightened by the complement of one of my favorite fruits - the very hard to find ground cherry (that's the little green thing). It was a perfect one, too. Shortly before our bill arrived we were brought complementary mint-chocolate macaroons to finish off our meal. SO: truly outstanding service, free valet, incredible food, crafted drinks, gorgeous decor, a handful of freebees, and a pris fixe menu with the small small pricetag of $30 (less than two entrees combined). This restaurant is worth the hour-long drive to Providence, Waterfire or not. I will be back, guaranteed.

    (5)

  • HD H.

    Consistently excellent. Seasonally appropriate menu offerings. Some of the most creative flavor combinations around, especially for the dessert items. They also do a great job with wine pairings. Expensive, but In my opinion, you get what you pay for.

    (5)

  • Francis H.

    So there were some positives and then far too many negatives for a restaurant of these pretensions. What I liked: A good wine list with a few nice surprises for those in the know. A big dining room with high ceilings that makes it relatively quiet, even on a Saturday night. Service: a goofy waiter who fidgeted and had to ask us how every dish was. Already not a big fan of the dissertations delivered before each so... Oh, and for the wine service, didn't give me the cork (wine service 101) and when bottle taken home was discovered to have the cork from another table's bottle in it. The dining room needs some freshening up in terms of decor. Some cheese here and there that, well, for the price, shouldn't be there. Food: We mulled the choice between a la carte and the tasting menu. I'm always interested in finding out what a chef can do although a tasting menu can be a risk because you are asking the chef to be creative at a fast pace (tasting menus tend to change reasonably fast). We opted for the 5 course tasting menu at $75. The three course would have been $45 with some supplements for various dishes. So two problems. Several people at nearby tables had ordered the regular menu and received copious plates of nice looking food. Three courses would have been an ample meal and the kitchen had them under control: the ones that tend to appear in the reviews (egg, duck, etc). So we paid $30 more and--this is the first time I say this for any restaurant of this kind--we left having eaten almost nothing. Not adverse to small plates. On the contrary. But here we are talking a plate of root vegetables where there were literally about twelve pieces of various items (beats, turnip, etc) the size of your thumbnail). It literally amounted to two tablespoons. Good for the food cost I guess. Next a papardelles in a monstrous flying saucer of a dish with a tiny well at the center (I've seen smaller versions of this plate many times but this was ridiculous) held three noodles and some shreds of meat. We are talking two espresso cups worth. A scallop dish with one and a half (I kid you not, they divided a scallop in two!) scallops. A rabbit dish with a piece of loin, a piece of rabbit sausage the size of half a hotdog, and a piece of rabbit confit. This was the most copious dish and it was the size a small hamburger patty. Finally, a desert that once again sat in the tiny nook of a huge bowl and was a piece of génoise the size of a silver dollar with a dollop of ice-cream on it. So the portioning is completely ridiculous. You aren't supposed to feel like you went to the all-you-can-eat Country Kitchen, but you aren't supposed to crave a burger either, not after a $360 meal. My guess is they are working with a 15% food cost here. Good for your bottom line if you can get away with it. Quality of the food. Well if every dish had been a little gem, I might have overlooked portion sizes. They were not. First, there seems to be no awareness here of the two most recent trends in cooking: foraging and molecular cuisine. Either taken to extremes is silly but they (particularly the latter) are tools that can really impact creativity and flavor. So, for example, for the first dish, there are so many playful things you can do with root vegetables. Little steamed cubes with what amounted to an insipid dressing smeared on the plate doesn't do it. No layering of flavors, to transformation of consistency, nothing really. This was a complete fail. The papardelle were fine. But if you are going to serve pasta in this kind of restaurant, they better rock. This is a dish I can make from scratch on my own (including rolling and hand cutting the noodles) in twenty minutes. And it will be better than this dish (salty and uninspired). The most successful dish of the evening was the scallops with puy lentils (except that they were, I believe the cheaper French lentils as they were a little larger and didn't have the wonderful green taste lentilles du puy have when done just right). Here the flavors were well composed. Only problem is that the scallops were an afterthought: this would have been just as good without them. The scallops were good, the lentils were good. The two didn't need to be together. The rabbit dish: overly salted is the first thing. This may be the only place where a "new" cooking technique was used, as in sous-vide for the rabbit loin. Or at least I think so since it had that weird gelatinous consistency sous vide gets--only it was then overcooked on the warming process. In fact both loin and confit were stringy, salty, with no distinction or delicacy of flavor. So-called boudin blanc of rabbit was in fact a finely ground rabbit sausage. Boudin blanc: tamis--not texture. A quenelle in a casing. This was not a boudin blanc and again, salty. Desert was uninspired square of génoise with ice-cream on top. So none of this was horribly bad but for the price and pretension, this was really a mediocre place to eat.

    (2)

  • Lindsay T.

    It was good...but my food was cold, and when I sent it back to be heated, it returned to me equally as cold. Sigh. I really wanted to love this place. The decor is pretty cool...love the stars.

    (3)

  • S B.

    Great little bar on a cool street in Providence.

    (4)

  • Ellen L.

    Overall completely disappointing experience. We tried the 5 course Tasting menu for $75 per person. The food was good, presented well, tasty but very small. Each one left you wishing for more.....While that would have been okay...we had also opted to do the wine pairing for an additional $30 per person. We would have had more wine at half the price if we had stuck to buying a whole bottle. The wine choices were ok...but not great. No California or French wines were served... we got Spanish, Argentina, and Italian wines. It was very frustrating to get a small taste (literally less than two sips) of wine for each tasting. Basically, we got a total of less than 1 glass of wine for $30 each. We came home and poured 2 oz to see what we should have been given...we were completely jipped/cheated. We were being served .5 oz versus the 2oz per glass. It took over 2 1/2 hours to do the whole experience...very slow. Most frustrating was that people around us were getting plates with decent size portions for half the price because they picked the ala carte. Dessert was the only decent portion but the bread pudding was dry. At the end, one of the servers informed us we wouldn't be given a wine for the last tasting. The other server came and brought a wine after we refused to buy coffee. Bill was $250...and we left hungry, frustrated and very disappointed. I would recommend Persimmons in Bristol or Bouchard in Newport over Gracie's.

    (2)

  • Toni M.

    This is my new favorite restaurant! I ate here for dinner last week with my bf and we had a great experience. We did the 5 course chef's tasting and all were delicious and beautifully presented (see pictures). The waitstaff are very attenctive never letting your water glass get too low and always offering up some of Gracie's delicious (and addicting!) beer bread. If your bored with the same old food you have to go here!

    (5)

  • Rebecca T.

    Last night my boyfriend took me to Gracie's to celebrate our anniversary. I was blown away by the romantic atmosphere, friendly service, and quality of the food. Upon making the reservation my boyfriend informed the restaurant that it was our anniversary. They made sure to have special arrangements for the evening, including sitting us at a special, romantic table and bringing out candles on our dessert at the end to celebrate. The food was absolutely incredible. We are both foodies and love finding new culinary gems. Gracie's is certainly a gem and we were equally impressed by the mixing of flavors and presentation of the food. While it may look pricey, you certainly get an incredible meal for your money and an experience that is worth every penny. The service was just as delightful and everyone was in great spirits. We will definitely return to Gracie's in the future for another romantic evening out. Thank you Gracie's for making our night extra special!

    (5)

  • Richie R.

    Overpriced. Service was terrible (the waiter was so weird). I have been to Gracie's on multiple occasions, and have never been impressed. The dinner menu is a 'prix fixe' menu, though there really isn't anything 'fixe' about it (eg. add $15 for steak, $5 for salad, etc.). The steak which is what everyone raves about, was really not very good. The smoked octopus was rather smoke with octopus on the side (way too smokey). The only saving grace is the wine selection, but this is also rather expensive for what it is. In all, I am really not quite sure what all the rave about this place is about, and would avoid at all costs.

    (2)

  • Zared G.

    Gracie's blew the pants off of Restaurant Week. everything was delicious. The staff was super knowledgeable and definitely on top of their sections. Every time I looked away and then looked back, my water glass was full and I was being offered another piece of the amazing bread (baked in house!) The gnocchi with braised oxtail appetizer was unbelievably savory, and well worth the trip. And then the duck came out. I have never had duck cooked so perfectly before. It didn't need a knife. It wasn't gamey. It was just delicious. I plan on coming back here for the tasting course, and seeing what the chef has to offer. I'm getting excited just thinking about it. Gracie's, yet another reason that Providence is making me fat.

    (5)

  • Hold The Balsami C.

    Well done. An establishment for foodies for sure. It feels generous. Not pretentious. Great service. But close your eyes.....I guess EVERYONE thinks that they are interior designers.

    (4)

  • Wow K.

    Gracie's is another one of Providence's great restaurants. Their menu changes seasonally, offering fresh, delectable, and interesting dishes - sometimes too interesting once serving a parsnip sorbet as dessert. Nonetheless, the service is very friendly and the atmosphere is pleasant. Definitely would come back again and again for special occasions.

    (4)

  • Irene Y.

    Gracie's is a great place to go if you have parents visiting or are looking for a romantic evening with your significant other. Please note that it is pricey, but you are paying for the ambiance and food. We also went once with a group of friends (around 12-15) and they sat us at a long table the floor below. My favorite time here was recently with my fiance. He ordered the 3 course prix fixe meal with the duck. I ordered the scallops a la carte. The prix fixe meal starts at $30, with extra money added for certain foods (like the foix gras, steak, etc). We each ordered a drink as well. The meal came out to around $80. It was VERY romantic, and our waiter was excellent. Several times during the meal he brought us little tastings (including a sorbet to start out with, a tuna tartare and at the end a macaroon), as "compliments of the chef". Everything was lovely. Make sure to make reservations. Also this is a dress-up place, so don't wear jeans.

    (5)

  • Kerri S.

    Another wonderful meal. I really do love this place. The food, service and atmosphere are always top notch. Great for a romantic dinner or something before going to the theater. This upscale restaurant does give you the option to have a great meal for a reasonable cost - $35 three course prix fix. We generally have them pair our wines with each course so the price does rise quickly but if you want great food if can be done for $35 pp ( excl drinks, tax gratuity etc).

    (5)

  • K Y.

    This was the first restaurant I checked out in Providence and I chose it because of the high reviews here on Yelp. I would say the reviews were pretty much dead on. The service was fabulous. Three of us went here on a week night and the place was full - good sign! They have an option for a 5 or 7 course tasting menu chosen by the chef; however, your entire table must choose that option. Luckily, we all agreed that we would opt for the 3 course option instead. I had the pea flan and it was a nice fresh, light appetizer to start with it. It had some nice greens and fresh asparagus worked in and around the "flan." My friends had the parsnip soup and said it was great. For dinner I had the scallops and they were cooked perfectly. My only regret is that they also had a garnish very similar to the pea flan appetizer. I had wished I had realized that early because I would have picked a different appetizer to start with. My other friends had the trout and the chicken dish. Both were good. The chicken was tasty but a little heavy for me. Dessert...ORDER THE CREME BRULEE! It was one of THE best I have had and I can be a creme brulee snob :) An added touch as we left for the night - small baked goods to go. We took home a small coffee cake (again, these are free and just nice little gifts).

    (4)

  • Linda F.

    excellent all around.

    (4)

  • Michael B.

    I've been to Gracie's a couple times in the past few months, and it hasn't disappointed yet. First I went for restaurant week early this year and had a fantastic time. The wait staff was attendant but not overbearing, ambiance was delightful, and the food was, well, superb. I also went to Gracie's for Valentine's Day, and it was romantic and delicious. My favorite dishes thus far have been the skate wing - full and meaty and deliciously seasoned - and the seared foie gras. Best food in Providence, hands down.

    (5)

  • Johanna C.

    Not sure how anyone in their right mind could give this place anything less than 5 stars... the service is impeccable and the food is extraordinary. From presentation to taste I have never once had anything that I did not like there... even dared myself to try new things, and was not disappointed Can't wait to go again for restaurant weeks soon!

    (5)

  • Guy H.

    Excellent food and service. Staff is very knowledgable and even recommended a better, less expensive wine. They do everything to make your dining experience the best!

    (4)

  • Jessica C.

    I always have an amazing dinner at Gracie's! I stick with the 3 course pre-fix because its the perfect amount of food. They're also super accommodating for special events like birthdays and graduations, so be sure to let them know if you're celebrating---they decorate the table! I love the gnocchi starter and duck main course. I also like that they use seasonal ingredients so even the same item on the menu varies month to month. The free valet is also very convenient because parking downtown is a pain.

    (5)

  • Barnaby M.

    Give up trying to find a better restaurant than this in Rhode Island, you wont find one. They go far beyond what you order to eat and drink. You are regaled with palate cleansing amuses and fresh baked beer infused breads during your meal to enhance your experience at no cost to you. Some restaurants care about their patrons, many "sorta" care, but Gracie's definitely makes you feel as if they're trying to win the hearts and minds of every person that enters its doorway. There's even free valet...and they even leave you a little desert treat after returning your car to you! Their innovative cocktail menu and diverse, well rounded wine list more than make up for a relatively small but carefully picked beer selection. They change their menu quite a bit so it does not make much sense to rave about any one dish in particular, but I can assure you that they have an amazing flare for gnocchi. If you are craving anything savory, the entire menu will likely appeal to you. I've had pork three ways, a ribeye, and a duck confit dish for entrees. Each is unique and sensational. Be prepared to experience something provacative and exciting with every plate. Your senses will be satiated if not completely overwhelmed. The servers are also knowledgeable and friendly, they really take the time to understand your questions or allergy issues. Add on to that a romantic and sophisticated ambience, and you have Gracie's. The bottom line is these are 40-80 dollar skill level entree dishes available to you at 18-40 dollar prices. With every bite you will close your eyes to savor the kitchen's skills. This is a true culinary gem made available to the public.

    (5)

  • Christie C.

    We had our first date at Gracies 11 years ago. Over the years their location has changed, their location has changed, but one thing remains constant. The food and service is always spectacular. we enjoyed a chef's tasting. Which was highlighted with several surprises from the kitchen. The foie gras and ramp pasta courses were devine. We look forward to coming back here again when we visit RI in the future.

    (5)

  • Henry C.

    This is really a fantastic spot. Drove down from Boston with a friend and it's well worth the trip. The ambience is classy but with a decidedly comfortable feel. Lots of dates going on, popular for that. We got the 5-course tasting menu that is chef's choice of cold appetizer (tete couch on), warm appetizer (an amazing squid ink pasta with rings of squid, beet "sauce"), fish course (pan roasted bass with veg), meat course (chicken galantine over polenta), and dessert (date bar with burnt orange sorbet). Hard to describe these dishes in detail as they were all fairly complex, but the flavors worked wonderfully. You get the idea -- creative, but fresh and not overwrought despite the many ingredients. Portion size was just right, and price was quite reasonable ($75/person).They also have a very flexible menu of a la carte as well as prix fixe. Bread selection was also really nice (whole wheat, rye sourdough, focaccia among them). Also amazing were the perfect waitstaff, a really nice combination of attentiveness without a hint of stuffiness. Just down-to-earth and friendly and they all worked as a team and knew their stuff. The free valet parking was just a great way to finish it off -- the Gracie's cookie left on the console was a great detail. Don't miss it!

    (5)

  • Liam S.

    Firstly, thanks to the Yelpers who's reviews helped me find Gracie's. Food: Excellent. I had the foie gras, which was perfectly seared and accompanied by pistachios and a ginger brioche. Sounds a bit odd, but worked brilliantly. Only mild criticism (and this is personal taste) is the accompanying jam was too sweet. I followed that with the ribeye, which was also on the button, with a balanced medley of mushrooms and greens (again, for me slightly too salty which took away from some of the subtlety). For dessert, the chocolate chicory cake was simply spectacular. Other things: the portion sizes are perfect, and the little chef's tasters between courses were delightful. Mini macaroons ... Mmmm. Service: The 5th star is for the staff, from they maître d' to the servers, who were polite, engaging, and attentive without being intrusive. It's said so often that it's the people who make a great restaurant, and it's so nice going to a place that gets it right. Price: Great value and quality. In addition to the food I had a glass each of good bubbles, a Cote du Rhone, a Muscat, and then an amaretto as a digestiv. All up it came to about $125, which is very reasonable.

    (5)

  • Su-Yee L.

    One of the best restaurants in Providence! So far, I've only been to Gracie's three times, twice with the six course tasting and once for the 3 course prix-fixe but they've blown me away every time. The food is unbelievably delicious; even when you don't think you like an ingredient, you can trust the chefs at Gracie's because they'll make it work. The quality of the food and the cooking would command a much higher price if it weren't in Providence. Their gnocchi is really amazing, light and airy-- I've had it every time. The service is also wonderful. And their homemade honey beer bread is really incredible. Plus you really can't beat their $35 prix-fixe for the quality of the food. I've yet to find anything to match Gracie's in Boston!

    (5)

  • Jenna K.

    My favorite restaurant in Providence! The food, service, and ambiance are amazing! It is one of those restaurants that Providence is and will be known for. Everything I have had at the restaurant has been great. I have been 3-4 times and it has been great. I have done the 3 course and 7 course options and I prefer the 3 course option. The 7 course was great but it is very long but it is still a great option if you want to sit for a long dinner. I could go on and on about how much I love everything but I think everyone else has in their reviews! A must go in Providence!

    (5)

  • Lisa J.

    Thought Gracie's had a great feel to it. Loved the decor. The waitstaff was great but we did have to wait about 10 minutes or so before someone came to the table. The three out of four items we ordered were fantastic. I wouldn't however, recommend the pork chop dish. The pork was to be cooked medium and came out on the rare side. The meat was also very chewy and was very hard to cut even with a steak knife. It also lacked flavor I was thankful for the braised cabbage and cheesy grits which came with the dish because they were fantastic.

    (3)

  • Ashley B.

    Yet again, another 5 star review for this place- BUT WELL DESERVED! I finally got to experience the amazingness that is Gracie's last night, and boy was it unforgettable. First of all- the ambiance alone gives this place 5 stars. Stars everywhere, dim lighting, comfy benches with pillows, attentive staff, etc...so great! My boyfriend and I split a bottle of wine- which the server helped us pick out- fantastic choice by her, and we loved it. The fresh bread was also great, I loved the classic french baguette, and with the homemade butter, I could have filled up on it alone! We then decided to go with the prix fixe menu that begins at $40 (some special dishes have a slight upcharge, but well worth it). I started with the gnocchi and he had the poached egg. The gnocchi was the BEST I have ever had, no lie! It melted in my mouth with bursts of flavor- incredible. For entree I chose chicken ballotine and he had duck, both dishes were completely out of this world with impeccable presentation! We both completely devoured our plates, not a drop was left. Dessert time! I had the creme brulee and he had the cheese platter. Again- perfection and devoured in its entirety. We will absolutely, positively, 100% be returning to Gracie's, without a doubt. Next time, we are going to try the 7-course wine pairing dinner- I know it will be well worth the steep $90 price.

    (5)

  • Ashley N.

    The food is so great here! A real treat. The service is also wonderful, waiters are very professional and efficient. Highly recommend it for a special night out.

    (5)

  • Dorothea L.

    The food is just ok. Decor is a little dated with stars and this blue. Service was good except for one thing. They are a little sneaky. The waiter asked us if it was the first time dining at Gracie's. We said yes. He then told us the specials and took our order. We opted for the prix-fixe. We didn't know that most of the items for the prix-fixe have a surcharge. We get the bill, and it was much more than we were expecting. No one told us anything. We didn't really notice the numbers next to almost every item on the menu because we thought they were al a carte prices. Now we didn't put up a fight or demand to see the manager because the food was prepared ok. It wasn't great just good. But I wouldn't go again because it wasn't really prix-fixe, it was some odd hybrid which left a really bad taste in our mouth. I would have just not done prix-fixe if I knew most of the menu wasn't actually part of the prix-fixe menu. There are better paces to eat in Providence where they don't try to trick you.

    (1)

  • Katy L.

    We did the 5 course tasting and were blown away! Amazing food, amazing service, a definite must for a nice night out in Providence!!

    (5)

  • Bobby S.

    tasting menu at Gracie's for your anniversary? You can't be in the dog-house for choosing this place. the full 7 course tasting menu with the matching wine flights was just exquisite. Service is spot on (new faces this time around:) ) and attention to each course is just meticulous in exactness. Worth the spurge annually to keep wifey happy and content (jk)..

    (5)

  • Nathan H.

    Food: 3.5 stars Service: 1 star My wife and I went here for our one year anniversary. We were expecting something nice given all of the great reviews. I don't think that our experience was universal because I saw several other tables get plenty of attention from their waiter, but our waitress was very inattentive. We were seated and sat down in a nice table and looked over the menu. We were planning on doing the seven course tasting menu but we had a few questions about wine pairings or other options. Well about 45 minutes went by and no one ever showed up to ask us if we wanted a drink or had any questions about the menu. Eventually the waitress shows up and simply says, "So have you decided yet?" I responded, "Well we just had a few questions. Like do you offer wine pairings?" She just said, "Yes it's $X." and then tried to run off again, but I managed to grab her and ask about the differences between the tasting menus. She did manage to run off without asking if there was anything she could bring us. I wanted to ask for suggestions, but she also didn't seem to have any interest in that. After that it took her another 15-20 minutes before she came back to take our order. By this point we were getting really hungry. I looked over and saw her chatting with the bartender for a while so it's not like she was swamped with other tables. I was about to get up and walk across the restaurant to grab her when she finally showed up. We were finally able to make our order and start getting food. At about halfway into the meal someone must have alerted her that we were upset or that she took way too long taking our order because she tried to apologize by offering us a wine pairing for one of the courses, but it seemed like too little too late. A 1/3 pour of wine for an hour of my life waiting just to place an order is not really a fair trade. Fortunately, most of the courses were brought out by other members of the wait staff who all seemed fine. Like I said the other tables seemed like they had attentive waiters. The food was pretty decent (the produce that was grown on their rooftop garden was good), but not enough to justify the horrible experience we had leading up to our meal. It put us in a bad mood the whole time, and ruined one aspect of our anniversary we had been looking forward to. I'm not sure what she was thinking, because with a little bit of salesmanship she would have had an even larger bill than the one she had. We were asking about the wine pairings and she made it sound really not that interesting. A small push and we would have ordered it. As it was based on her descriptions we were on the verge of downgrading to the lower tasting menu or just going pre-fix. It was a very bizarre experience overall for us.

    (2)

  • Patricia C.

    I spend a lot of time in RI and this is the best restaurant I've ever been to in the Providence area hands down. The food is outstanding - upscale without being pretentious. The ambiance is perfect for a date. It seemed like my boyfriend and I were the only ones in the restaurant. And the service is impeccable. If you're looking to treat yourself or someone else to a true fine dining experience you should absolutely find your way to Gracie's.

    (5)

  • Jessica S.

    So I finally made it to Gracies. Almost everything about Gracies is 5 stars. Definitely the decor and the service, impeccable. They are very concerned with making sure you are happy and that is a nice change from some places. The cookies they leave in your car, coat check, the style of the food, amazing bread basket, amouse bouche, sorbet, complimentary macaroons with the check. You get the works here. They bring around a bread basket with like 6 types of bread and you can try whatever you want, one of each if you like. As someone who likes to try everything, I love this. Danny was very helpful in helping me to find a wine I like and was a great server. The only thing a bit lacking for me is they can be stingy in some areas. This is the first place I have ever gotten 1/4 of a glass of wine and been charged the same rate as any place that gives you a real glass. I also like a real side with my dinner, not chicken with a few baby root vegetables tossed on there like decoration, I mean really? cmon. Even if it was just a real order of vegetables that would be perfectly nice. The chicken itself was great but if I had only gotten that I would have left hungry, so that's not good. We tried the salad and the farm egg, both good. Our peanut chiffon and chocolate marquise desserts were nice. This is a place you come expecting to spend but the prix fixe menu is a good deal. I absolutely love the decor of the place, even the bathroom is nice. Also, I assume they would normally leave 1 bag of cookies in the car but somehow I ended up with 3 so that was a nice surprise. We left our car with the valet and went down to Waterfire for a bit so that made things easy. I would definitely return

    (4)

  • S O.

    a great elegant night out for 2. Incredible attention paid to details by the chef and staff. Safe and exciting for Gluten Free diners, will customize much of the menu along with the tastings they serve between courses. Definitely pricey, but fun for a really nice night out.

    (5)

  • A L.

    i've been coming to Gracie's for a long, long time (since fed.hill days) and this shit is delicious and the service, every time I've been there is flawless. like it's ballet flawless...it's worth it to just go there and watch people really know how to do their job. don't even get me started on the slow poached egg. seriously, man.

    (5)

  • Kaveri K.

    The food was delicious and ambiance nice as well, so an overall elegant dining experience. I just expected to be WOW'ed based on what others had told me, but didn't find anything out of the ordinary for a nice restaurant.

    (4)

  • Henry S.

    Best all around restaurant in Providence although somewhat expensive (per providence standards) for smallish portions. Great for special occasions and if you have the money and the time I cannot recommend their tasting menus highly enough. The only reason not to get the matching wines with it would be to allow yourself to sample their expertly crafted cocktails.

    (5)

  • Cheryl D.

    The best in Providence! Love the atmosphere, food, and service. Our "special" dinner place.

    (5)

  • Kirstin M.

    We recently hosted our rehearsal dinner at Gracies and it was simply an out of this world experience. The food is fantastic. I've eaten at Gracie's several times now, and it is always excellent. I loved that we did our tasting, and made selections for our menu, and just a few weeks later we needed to make a few changes. The menu is constantly changes with the seasons and weather to use only the most fresh and local ingredients. Brendan, the event manager at Gracie's was incredibly helpful as we planned our dinner, and he executed the evening with first-rate class. Everyone loved everything. The signature cocktails, the wine pairs we had selected, the meal itself- with fresh, perfectly cooked ingredients that surprise and delight. I loved our rehearsal dinner, just a hair more than our wedding reception, and both were the best evenings of my life.

    (5)

  • John L.

    Ah Gracie's. What to think about you? My friends think you are the creme de le creme when it comes to fine dining in respect to food, service and ambiance but I have other "food" for thoughts. First I'll list the gold stars and then I'll point out the frowny faces. Gold stars: 1) The amazingly strong cocktail. I couldn't say cocktails because I only needed one to get a huge buzz. I had the Mt Rainier cocktail special for restaurant week and it is punch in your head strong! I only remembered it had Cognac in it and was strong and full of flavor. 2) The entree I got was the Crescent Farm Duck. It was very tasty but the portion was a bit small however, they did kept the skin on which was crispy and true to how a duck should taste like. If you don't know about duck, all the meat is dark compared to a chicken so no white meat here. The fennel was good even though I don't like licorice. 3) Service was great that they were always there if we needed water but one waiter forgot our second helpings of bread so another waitress got them for us. Now for the frowny faces: 1) Noise level. I guess I have this image that fine dining includes soft conversations with your party and everyone including the wait staff is whispering the specials to us. But not heRE. I FELT LIKE I WAS ORDERING FROM MAMA KIMS FOOD TRUCK. But that might be just me. 2) Portions. Why is there always an indirect correlation between the amount of food (arrow pointing down) and the price of the food (arrow pointing up) for fancy restaurants?? My Rainier Cherry Salad, literally had three sprigs of Arugula and three cherries. And a spitful of balsamic dressing. 3) Why are they so stingy on the bread? The waitress brings a whole basket of bread and only serves us deli-style. Just leave it on the table and we'll sample each one! So, I'm sorry to say, I would only come here for restaurant week, when I can get a bang for my buck for the food. Other than that, I'd rather go down the street to Local 121 for some quieter dining.

    (3)

  • Natalie W.

    Hands down best restaurant in Providence. The staff is so informed and they must be professionally trained. The ambiance is romantic and there isn't one dish on the menu that isn't to die for.

    (5)

  • Dan T.

    I am so glad that I was able to make it to Gracie's before leaving Providence. I wish I could describe the meal in more detail, but the tasting menu was absolutely outstanding, and undoubtedly on par with the finer dining I have been enjoying in New York (and surpassing most of the hype that seems to surround many other establishments). The other bonus is that you are paying much more reasonable prices simply because you are in Rhode Island, as opposed to New York! The staff were fantastic, they were able to accomodate my vegetarian dining companion with ease, and overall the night was just a tremendous dining experience. If you can only make it out for one memorable dining experience in Providence, I would definitely make it Gracie's. Two restaurants? Follow it up at La Laiterie. New Rivers comes in a close third.

    (4)

  • Michael G.

    My WIfe and I came a for an early dinner prior to a show at the Providence Performing Arts Center...(5-12-2012) When making the reservation I mentioned an 8pm show. When seated, the server mentioned the time of our show and said WE could set the pace of our dinner. The meal was wonderful. I had the lamb 3 ways special from the local Hopkins Farm. Excellent! Wife is not a meat/seafood eater.... the Tasting of Spring Vegetables was to her liking. Add in the little spoons inbetween courses of special things.... it's a great place to go. We've been here a few times and have never had a problem with service. Great place to go to before a show or just a special dinner. If it's a special occasion, just mention it when making the reservation (if they don't ask, which they usually always do!). They've always done a little something extra.

    (5)

  • J Z.

    I love Gracie's. I don't throw around 5 stars on everything, but Gracies has never dissappointed me. How could I not love a place that leaves you cookies in your car for you when you valet it?! My friend and I had completely different meals, I had the corn and lobster soup, pan-seared salmon over lentils, and pound cake for dessert; he had the heirloom and mozzarella salad, duck breast with beets and potato croquette, and a cherry tart for dessert. Both meals in their entirety were amazing. Our waiter was very knowledgeable about wine, and made excellent suggestions (based soley on the way they paired with our food) and as always, the service was fantastic. You know how sometimes you can't believe that something is as good as you remember it? Well then I went back to Gracie's and was blown away again.

    (5)

  • Eddy P.

    I took my girlfriend for a nice dinner here and enjoyed every plate by far it's worth the money , the food was great from start to finish and a cool gift was the valet guy put cookies in my cup holder that was a great ending to our night

    (5)

  • S. C.

    One of the best in Providence. Fantastic food, good service. Even the bread is perfect. From start to finish, it's a great experience. Definitely a must-do.

    (5)

  • David T.

    Unbelievable. God was just seated 3 tables down, and if god eats here, then...... And if you'd like to experience what it means to be served with dry wit and professionalism, then ask for Dennis. He was superb.

    (5)

  • Philip K.

    OH MY GOD.... the food here is AMAZING. I have been here on dates with my boyfriend several times, most recently for our reunion dinner after having been apart for 5 months. Gracie's did not disappoint. This place offers several different dining styles, a la cate, you pick three pre fixe, a five course tasting (chef's pick), and a seven course tasting (chef's pick). Most recently we did the five course. My boyfriend has a lactose issue but, they handled it with ease. All of the courses were absolutely divine. From the tuna tartare with artichoke hearts to the lamb two ways with fennel and tomato relish, Gracie's menu is innovative in all the best ways. They bring it home with amuse bouche's and lovely macaroons on the house. Great wine selection. Romantic atmosphere. The perfect date spot!

    (5)

  • Lyd M.

    This is my favorite restaurant EVER! I've been in for appetizers with friends, the 3 course pre fixe with family, and the 7 course tasting for a special occasion and each and every dish has been delicious. The service is always awesome, whether you're at the bar or a table. It's a great place to grab a classy drink, too...there are always unique and delish cocktails on their specialty drinks list. I've recommended it to a number of family and friends who are in town looking for a great place to go and they always rave about it for days after. GOGOGO!!!

    (5)

  • Eric F.

    My girlfriend and I had a nearly perfect dining experience that was shattered by the worst ribeye we have ever had anywhere. It was flavorless and had the texture of dry pot roast with absolutely no marbling or fat bands. The service was on point and all other courses were fantastic with the obvious use of fresh local ingredients. And to rub salt and lemon in the atrocity that was supposed to be the ribeye was the up-charge on the prefix that was an obvious waste of money. I would recommend this restaurant hands down with the advice to save a steak dish for one of the many other great prime steakhouses in Providence.

    (3)

  • Angela D.

    oh gracie's. i really wanted to like you SO bad, but the best way to sum it up would be that the food didn't live up to the restaurant. gracie's is a lovely restaurant with great ambiance and excellent service. they really go above and beyond. there are all these little extras that really make you feel like you're special. like we had an amuse bouche that was tasty, the sorbet between the appetizer and entree was a nice touch, and the french macarons and mini cheesecakes after the meal was SO GOOD! also, the bread was pretty tasty, but the fiancé felt weird about them serving us the bread. there were 4 kinds and he would have eaten every single type if they had just left a basket at the table, but they don't, and he's shy. haha. anyway, the beer bread was the best one that i tried. so gooey and delicious. sadly, the rest of the food wasn't as impressive. we got the poached egg for appetizer and it was fine. nothing too exciting. and we got the ribeye for our entrée. it was fine. not too flavorful. not the best piece of meat. the potatoes were over cooked and too salty. the food was fine, but it didn't live up to the rest of our experience in this restaurant. i wanted to be blown away by the food, but i had to settle to being blown away by the service. nice try, gracie, but i won't be back.

    (3)

  • Amber M.

    Eating here was an absolutely fantastilicious experience. I went with two really good friends of mine just to celebrate life and be merry and chose Gracie's because it seemed like a classy place. Everything we ordered was made to perfection and all tasted so fresh. We all went for the $30 3-course prefix (mine was a little more because I ordered the scallops...but so worth it!). The beet salad was beautiful -- beets with gem hues on a bed of fresh greens complimented by ginger pecans. My friend's butternut squash soup tasted like no other I've ever had -- rich tasting, but not overwhemingly creamy or thick, with a very pronounced fruity squash flavor. I have to admit I had a bit of food envy! My scallop dish was composed of local scallops with perfectly roasted brussel sprouts and a vegetable hash on the side. I can't even verbalize how good those scallops were: cooked just right with a little sear on the edges, tender and sweet. It made a good counter to the hearty brussel sprouts. Of course I tried my friends' entrees: one of them ordered the duck and the other the Idaho trout. Both were so delicious I don't really think I could choose a favorite! Dessert was beautiful as well. Everything was as seasonal and local as possible. The servers were so charming. The whole place is so charming. If you're willing to splurge a bit, please do yourself a favor and eat at Gracie's!!

    (5)

  • Tim M.

    I was looking for a place for dinner while staying in Providence for business. I was able to get a reservation through the Yelp app. Gracie's was recommended by a colleague who lives near Providence. Very good service from our waiter. Enjoyed the food.

    (4)

  • Maura C.

    ok.. I just remembered that I was supposed to post an update... I have been back to Gracie's again. This time we brought my parents, Aunt, and Uncle and reserved the wonderful Wine Cellar table. We had an amazing meal with spectacular service. I retract my previous negative comments towards Gracie's... they have totally redeemed themselves!

    (5)

  • Amy C.

    Sorry to hear that jennifer's 5-course tasting on 2/19 was "flat.". We had the same tasting on Saturday night and they must have perfected by then because our food was PHENOMENAL- and i WILL learn to make Chicken Ballantine after this! Service was great, well-educated and attentive to detail. This is the ideal romantic restaurant for Valentine's Day and I am so happy we selected it. We also found a new (to us) wine, johnathan Edwards Cabernet Franc out of Stonington, CT that I think we will have to start stocking in the house, soooo yummy. Finally, dessert was a duo of date cake that tasted a bit like my healthy stuff made at home hubby said. But also a chocolate donut and coffee custard that if not available in heaven when I die, the place just won't meet my standards! Was a wonderful experience and I will definitely return! Next time will do pre-fixe as the tasting though filling by night's end just always left me wanting more to eat of each course (isn't that its point you ask), yeah, well fine call me out on that detail!

    (5)

  • Sharon L.

    The prix-fixe is really great here. I had the slow poached zephyr farm egg to start, and I was very impressed. The polenta perfectly complimented the salty bacon on the egg. I had the cod loin next, and it was perfectly flaky and moist. The cheese plate as dessert was hands down the highlight of the meal. We tried 4 different cheese ranging from a mild ricotta cheese to a strong blue cheese. Each cheese came with accoutrements that matched each cheese perfectly. In particular, I normally don't like blue cheese but the ginger based jelly that came with it changed the taste of the cheese into something completely satisfying and surprising. There were also different types of crackers to go with each cheese. Presentation of the food was amazing as well as the waiting staff.

    (4)

  • paula c.

    one of the top restaurants in providence, lovely food, meticulous service, very friendly. easy to use valet service, easy on and off highway 146/94 if you take the atwells exit from the north and take a left on washington or broad. 2013 update: still so wonderful. We had drinks and dessert before a show at Trinity across the street...they were very fast knowing we had a small amount of time. They make their own desserts, fresh local ingredients, yum!

    (5)

  • D H.

    hmm, ambience, food, wine, service, staff, comfort, did I mention food??? staggeringly good, I am coming back soon, even though it's a long drive from NJ!

    (5)

  • I Y.

    Let's see if I can remember what I've had at Gracie's this past summer. I do recall that my boyfriend and I have both tried their 3-course prix fixe and thoroughly enjoyed our food. Bread service: Very good. The wait staff would come to the table and offer several types of bread to choose from (beer bread, raisin bread, and some other ones that I can't remember). Amuse bouche was provided in between each course! That was awesome. Starters: - Tomato salad - Pasta Entrees: - Crescent Farm duck breast - Striped Bass Desserts: - Lemon tart - Goat cheese cheesecake Sorry I couldn't be more descriptive on the food but they are very tasty. The wait staff was very friendly and accommodating. Service was excellent. We definitely will be back. It's worth the 45 minute drive from Boston!

    (5)

  • Anna E.

    This place was $$ but it was expensed, so it didn't matter to me! Even without the expense account tho, I'd probably go for a special occasion. The service was a little chaotic at first because we all had different menu's and then they were out of a few things, but once we got all that out of the way, the meal was amazing. I started with an organic greens salad, which had an excellent sherry vinagrette and blue cheese. For dinner I had George's Bank Scallop with truffled pea and marscapone ravioli, red pepper and radicchio and frissee. Now, you should know that I don't really like scallops or peas, but I saw the word truffle and knew that everything would be ok. I usually think scallops have kind of an eyeball texture, but these were done to perfection. They were tender and flavorful and not the least bit eyeball-y. And the ravioli did not disappoint. For a restaurant that isn't solely Italian, they were sooooo good. The pasta was done perfectly al dente and when you bit in, it was the most delicious, squishy little treat inside. They also served 2-3 amuse's along with a final palette cleanser of raspberry sorbet prior to our meal. If you don't go, you're missing out! Only negative was that it got really loud when a few large parties came in.

    (5)

  • Tracie C.

    My dad was in Providence for business, so I trekked down for a delightful dinner at Gracie's. Pros: -LOVED the prix fixe menu! Basically anything on the menu could be part of the prix fixe, and you'd just add a certain amount of money for particular items. -Gnocchi was so delicate and tasty! -Dessert was phenomenal. I had the tart du jour, which happened to be almond cream and berries. I wasn't expecting anything special but it was probably the best tart I've had in a long time. I'm glad the ice cream was on the side so I could eat as little or as much as I wanted without compromising the tart. I was seriously considering taking one home. -Amuse bouche, palate cleanser, and little plate of dessert afterwards were nice touches. -This is totally based on me eavesdropping, but the table near us seemed to have some issue with getting the wrong order or something. The staff handled it well and the food eventually won them over. Nice job! Cons: -Not easy to park- thankfully they have valet parking, but there was only one parking attendant so I had to park illegally somewhere before he could get my car. -Service was on the slow side since they had a big party downstairs (I had no idea they even had a downstairs!) -Only one bathroom upstairs!

    (4)

  • Melinda C.

    The hostess was very nice, although she could not accommodate us at a table, (It was 8ish and we did not have a reservation), she kindly suggested we could dine at the bar as there were two seats available, we obliged. (I am a former bartender/server and manager of fine dining establishments, my opinions come from experience and understanding.) First the bartenders on this night (Sat. 7/13) were all over the place, in 40 min. we had one drink each. (Someone please teach them how to pour a draft beer, we couldn't believe all the money being poured down the drain, at least 4 pints) We asked for refills and dinner menus, we got the menus and waited 10 min. for those refills, (yes, by this point I was definitely timing this dog and pony show) but no refills, that was the end of our service from the bartenders, we had had enough. As we were exiting the hostess asked us how everything was, we told her of our experience, and she kindly apologized. If I were the manager or owner of this establishment, that hostess would have been trained to notify me immediately, in an attempt to speak to that diner, and hopefully correct this unfortunate experience. I never expected this from this establishment. I have watched this restauranteur grow from her beginnings on Atwells Ave. While I do not know her personally today, I did know her then, at that time stopping in the restaurant I bartended at, making her and a few of her staff a drink after an exhausting night. She was all about the details....of everything, and so kind. I am disheartened that employees are allowed to discredit all that. If I return, I will ensure we have a reservation.

    (3)

  • Gail C.

    We went to Gracie's for dinner last night. We were 2 couples celebrating our anniversaries. From the moment we sat until we left, everything was super. First we were given a small taste of bubbly to have a toast. We all decided to do the restaurant week menu and each course was so yummy. In between courses we were brought one bite tastings of something wonderful. Between the appetizer and main course we were served some sort do amazing cherry on a touch of cream with a sice of almond - it was the perfect bite. after out entrees we each were given a spoon of sorbet. Then a small amazing cheese plate, then dessert and then... 4 of the most tasty macaroons to finally end the meal. Those who ordered coffee were given an individual coffee press. Then to really top it off our car was returned to us with small packages of homemade cc cookies in the front seat! Oh - and the courses were delicious. Brown butter gnocchi-perfection!

    (5)

  • Amie L.

    I'm in love with this place. Love the food, the attentive wait staff, the decor, EVERYTHING. The Heirloom Tomato Salad is heavenly. The Sea Scallops are cooked to perfection. Meaty, soft, delicious. Creme Burlee is the best that I have ever had. (Even better than Finale's!) My friend and I chose the prix-fixe style of dining for dinner. Next time, we're going to choose the 5-course tasting (chef will send out plates of his likings). Dinner was so good that I am certain that anything the chef serves will be delectable.

    (5)

  • Rachel B.

    Amazing! Fabulous food and an outstanding wine list. A little pricey but well worth it

    (5)

  • Christine P.

    This place has the potential to be really great, but it was just ok. We went during restaurant week which may have been a mistake. That aside, many of us upgraded our meals quite significantly so it certainly was not a cheap night. Here is the good: We enjoyed their drink menu and I had a PHEOMENAL martini made with chammoile tea, honey and lavender infused vodka. It was great! The bread was outstanding. Salads, chowder, foie gras and other apps were delicious. Decor was nice, vibe was nice, and hostesses were very pleasant. And unfortunately, here is the bad: The main course was the one I felt was "almost there" for me. I had the steak with bone marrow (yum!) but the steak had a funny taste to it - to the point my husband thought it could be on the edge of turning. I disagreed and felt it was probably the sauce. Others enjoyed their courses though, so I'd try something different if we were to go again. This didn't ruin it for me as I did enjoy it - I just wasn't wow'd by it like I was with the rest of my meal. Dessert was just so-so. I left most of it on my plate, which I hardly ever do. Having a sweet tooth usually dessert is gone in an instant. The service was less than stellar, bordering or horrible. We easily waited 20-30 minutes plus for EACH ROUND of drinks, we had two chipped martini glasses, and servers were hard to find if you needed something. I really tried to allocate this to it being Restaurant Week, during which I feel you hardly ever get the best of what a restaurant has to offer, but I'm not sure since I've seen other reviewers comment on the service and wait time with bar items. Restaurants make so much money on alcohol why would they not staff the bar accordingly? The worst part of the evening is what happened afterwards. We gave cash and then put $140 on two separate credit cards. We received the two slips back, signed them, and went on our merry way. The following week one guest realized her card had been charged for a completely random amount, which we are guessing was our total check and we had not been charged at all. Disturbing was the other $300+/- in cash that had been put towards the bill. Where had that gone? And how could our slips show the proper amount IN the restaurant but then put through a different charge later? It was shady. And it took OVER A WEEK and multiple phone calls from my friend for them to correct the error and refund the monies. We also were up front and told them that we never saw our charge come through so they could process our charge. While my friend was apologized to, there was never any amends offered or a "please come back and see us and have an appetizer on us for the confusion". It was like they were unfased about the situation and while they worked to fix it, there was no sense of urgency - even from the owner. I would be willing to give it another shot because I think much of the food was very good and better than what I've seen elsewhere in Providence. I am having a hard time convincing my husband, however, because of what happened after the meal and how horrible the service was. We don't mind paying good money for a good meal, but the service needs to match. If we do give it another shot I will review that experience as well because I do want to be fair and have a hard time giving a negative review, but where I use Yelp so often for recommendations, I think the honest review was necessary. If Gracie's reads this, know that a better handling of the after-sitaution would have gone a long way. There are now 8 diners who do this level of dining quite frequently who probably would have returned and are now doubtful. 3 of us also attended the wine tasting event and met the head chef, who is great. The front of the house needs to support him more.

    (3)

  • Yedi G.

    Food--great! Service: Very well meaning but a little over the top. Had a lovely dinner at Gracie's tonight. Five of us had the $35 fixed price menu. Bread was delicious. Appetizers--two of us had the green salad, two the pretty beet salad, one the gnocci--all were great. Bacon-wrapped monkfish yummy, as were the scallops. chef's inspiration root veggie entre very inventive and tasty. Dessert? meh; not the highpoint. And here's the dilemma: The service. We were celebrating a birthday and appreciated being offered a taste of sparkling wine and a sparkly candle on the dessert. Very thoughtful! On the other hand, we would have liked fewer interruptions--fewer eager "Is everything still OK" check ins. Al things considered: Very lovely. Our thanks!

    (4)

  • Kenneth B.

    Every time I go to Gracies, I get the tasting menu. It is just fun and yummy. Best food in Providence. Only problem is the price. Otherwise, It would be 5 stars.

    (4)

  • Peter T.

    Outstanding! We must have had the best/most romantic table in the restaurant.

    (4)

  • Adam P.

    My first date with my now wife was at Gracies when it was on Federal Hill, 10 years later we are still big fans. It is by far my favorite place to eat in Providence, the food is always exciting, well prepared and very, very good - Chef Varga does a superb job. The drinks are also amazing, the staff knowledgeable, setting beautiful and you are made to feel like a "star" there. For me that is the real feature of Gracie's that most restaurants overlook, the "experience". From the second you walk in the door until the time you leave, you feel as if you are a guest of the owners. The hostess welcomes you warmly and quickly ushers you to a table. The wait staff are very friendly and always willing to help answer questions about the tasting menu or normal menu as well as joke around. As you wait for your dinner, little amuse bouche's arrive from the kitchen, a treat from the chef. These little treats always made us feel special and they come quite frequently during the meal which is always a fun surprise. The staff is very attentive and there is nothing more perfect than russian service, you feel as if the whole staff is serving you dinner which is also special. The homemade bread makes many rounds during dinner and it is always hard to resist. And if you valet, there are always cookies left for you as a thank you, which is a great touch. We have been to many dinners over the years from New Years Eve parties, anniversary dinners, chef series and charity events. Many events have been spent in the private wine room which is very special and is the most romantic table in providence. We simply love Gracie's and are so lucky to have spent many of our most special celebrations with her and her staff.

    (5)

  • Patrick H.

    Pretty much the standby of Providence restaurants. It's cute, it has great food every time you dine in, the waitstaff is top notch. No complaints except for the lack of parking which is the only reason why we don't come here more often.

    (4)

  • DA W.

    Amazing vegetarian entree--3 different dishes, including a marvelous risotto. One of the best meals I have had in a long time. And the waiter was friendly and professional.

    (5)

  • Colleen L.

    Lovely dinner! Everything was so great. I'll just tell you now, I docked one star for our incredibly vapid server. Ok, now that that's out of the way, let me tell you about how great this dinner was. First great thing: as usually, I was running late (see: review of Hotel Providence. Bathroom floor puddles, eew). We were able to get the reservation pushed back 30 minutes, then another 5. When we finally waltzed in, we were seated at a corner booth table, as if they knew we were going to be sharing everything. Fabulous. My boyfriend and initially planned on going there for the tasting menu, but the stuff on the actual menu just looked so enticing we opted for the 3-course guy, which is really a pretty great deal. We upgraded both appetizers and one of the entrees, so we didn't really take advantage of the $35 price tag, but I love when I'm told dessert is definitely coming up in my future. There is a pretty extensive wine list (which our dizty server didn't have any clue about, luckily my dad does & is only a quick text away). They also come around with a basket of delicious bread. I think the honey-glazed beer bread was our favorite. We were also greeted with a really nice amuse bouche of heirloom cherry tomatoes with anchovy & sauteed capers. Delicious. So the food - to start, we got the fois gras which came on a little brioche toast with a rhubarb compote and cherries. The ratio of fois-to-toast was a little too heavy on the fois gras for such a rich thing, but the flavor elements together were really well balanced when you got a little bit of the salty crunchies (whatever they were) with it. We also got the gnocchi with peas, which was basically a perfect dish. It was light, sweet, and perfectly portioned. I could pretty much eat that every day. For entrees, we went for the duck with beets & mustard greens. It was really well executed. The greens were almost the best part, except that it was all great, and again, great together. The real flavor-combination-winner though was definitely the scallops with wild rice and carrott puree. The scallops were beautifully cooked, and all the components of the dish were surprisingly clean & full flavors. We were especially surprised by the wild rice, which often is sort of a throwaway side. This was a really nice complement to the scallops. The carrott purree brought a nice sweet note to it. The 'pork belly croutons' were sort of a funny thing, that were neither here nor there. Obligatory desserts! We got the creme brulee which was really tasty, if served a bit more chilled than optimal, and the chocolate custard with orange sauce, which was larger than it needed to be, and really just OK unless there was orange on that bite. The really memorable thing about both desserts though is that they came garnished with a few blueberries which were really pretty awesome blueberries. I know, that's a weird thing, but they were great. The service (from anyone other than our bland waitress) & plating were lovely, the atmosphere was nice (if the decor is slightly misguided) and the food was great all around. Would definitely recommend, and would definitely go back (if I were ever in Providence again).

    (4)

  • Daniel L.

    We love Gracie's! We dined there earlier this year and had an excellent dining experience, so my fiancee asked to go there for her birthday. I must say, given our great dinner our previous visit, we had pretty high expectations. If anything, though, our expectations were exceeded! The food was fabulous, with my fiancee describing her butternut squash soup as being the best soup she's ever had, and my foie gras was over the top. Our entrees, scallops for her and a rib eye for me, were equally excellent. I agree with Scott K. in that the service here is probably among the best I've ever had at any restaurant, and I definitely like to eat out a lot. The entire staff, from the hostess, to the waitstaff, to the manager were all attentive and professional without being obsequious. They are the highlight to this excellent establishment. The high price definitely prohibits me from dining there as frequently as I would like, relegating it to a special occasion location, but Gracie's is most assuredly one of my favorite restaurants in Rhode Island.

    (5)

  • Jovian Y.

    One of the best fine dining establishments in the downtown area. We have tried Gracie's 3 course pre-fixe and their 7 course tasting menu. The 3 course pre-fixe costs more for certain items on the list, such as the foie gras or the poached egg with Berkshire pork (which is no longer on the menu). Each dish is presented well and one of Gracie's strong points is their attention to detail. Each dish also tastes great and some are spectacular. The chef's tasting menu is also a treat and is comparable to tasting menus at metropolitan cities such as New York or San Francisco. The service is always wonderful and prompt. The four stars is more of a relative scale in that, while Gracie's has left a lasting impression in my mind as one of our first fine dining experiences, Gracie's is not one of the most outstanding restaurants that we've been to.

    (4)

  • Josh C.

    One word...GREAT. Foie Gras is the best I've had outside of France. I've been there 3 times and have had great experiences every time. Highly recommend the tasting menu w/ wine pairing.

    (5)

  • Steve D.

    Took my wife to Gracie's last weekend for her birthday and we had a very good meal. Gracie's offers what appears to be a changing seasonal menu and the selections were unique and show off the talent and innovation that are in the restaurant's kitchen. Gracie's offers three different tasting style options to set your experience by; a three course, five course, or seven course. Choosing one of the tasting options is definitely advantageous, financially, to the patron. The meal itself was strong with highlights being the charred octopus starter, the duck main course and the Rainier cherry dessert. Gracie's also offers a great wine list (especially for Providence, where I find wine lists often lack innovation) and the service is top notch. All in all I think that we will head back at some point in the future.

    (3)

  • Justin E.

    love gracie"s an amazing place in providence

    (5)

  • J M.

    Gracie's gave me the best dining experience I've had in Providence. It's clear that the staff and managers at Gracie's do whatever they can to make the night memorable. My boyfriend and I went for a make-up Valentine's Day dinner, and the staff went out of their way to decorate our table, wish us a happy Valentine's Day, and offer us a complimentary toast. Beautiful! We ordered three appetizers because we just couldn't stick to two: gnocchi, poached egg, and crispy sweetbreads. All were fantastic--the gnocchi's texture was spot on, with a delicate cream sauce well paired with cubes of butternut squash. The sweetbreads composed one of the most well-rounded dishes I've ever had. Every bite was perfectly composed! The egg was delicate and well paired with a delicious piece of pork belly. You'll be offered an array of house-made breads; we highly recommend the honey beer batter bread, pumpernickel, and focaccia. Get as much as you possibly can. Even the butter features tiny perfect crystals of fleur de sel. We both had the duck, which was perfectly cooked and well paired with dark cherries and an absolutely delicious sweet potato puree (maybe carrot? Unsure...). Finally came dessert: I had a beautifully poached little pear with honey ice cream and a moist semolina cake--it tasted like an elevated rice pudding. Also included was a beautifully deep caramel crisp between the ice cream and the cake. My boyfriend had the earl grey mousse with a chocolate cake base. The cocoa complimented the mousse very well, and the earl grey flavor definitely shone through. Gracie's also accompanies your meal with small palate cleansers or accompaniments after every course. We had an amuse bouche before our appetizers, a grapefruit sorbet before our entrees, delicious two-bite goat cheese mousse cakes before dessert, and perfect salted dulce de leche macarons before the check. To top ALL of that off, the valet left two little paper bags with chocolate chip cookies in them on our seats when he brought the car. Need I say more?

    (5)

  • D T.

    What a great place. We did a group dinner in a private room downstairs. The waiters were very accomodating and the food was excellent. The wine selection was very nice. I had the filet medium rare which was done to order and had some unique creamed spinich with pine nuts which was a first for me. Overall I was impressed and will come back when I amin the area again.

    (4)

  • Anna H.

    Wow - I was impressed with this restaurant. The food was fantastic (poached eggs + scallops + poached pears), but what really got me was the ambience, service and attention to detail. We had an army of servers taking care of us, but somehow they managed to be super attentive without ever interfering in the conversation or our group dynamic - the signs of a truly well-trained group of folks. Not only that, but the amuse bouche between each meal, the complimentary dark chocolate macarons, and the cutest chocolate cookie treats waiting for us in the car when we were leaving were all such small details that put our overall experience over the top. I just ate at Le Bernadin and Per Se, and I can honestly say that from a dollar for dollar comparison, this restaurant was right up there. I'm working in Providence for only a few weeks and have a long list of places to hit up, but this is one where I'll definitely be back (I rarely go anywhere twice).

    (5)

  • Steven K.

    nice place great service and nice 3 course deals...but definitely eclectic

    (4)

  • K S.

    I have to update because I am utterly in awe of Gracie's! The hubby and I went to celebrate my birthday, and what a celebration it was! We went for the full monty this time - seven course tasting menu with wine pairings. I do not have the words to accurately describe the deliciousness of the food. First course, compressed melon salad with house cured prosciutto, cheese, figs and arugula. So yummy that my hubby who generally dislikes melons, was won over. Then, cavatelli pasta with a yummy, fresh tomato sauce and green onions. Followed by foie gras with cherries and granola (yes - granola! And yes, it was awesome!) and sour cherry sauce. Fish course - the most amazing of all - Bomster scallops with this mouthwatering cous cous like accompaniment (I don't know what it was, but I loved it) and pureed potatoes. Then, as I was sure I had died and gone to heaven, the meat course, pan seared duck breast with pureed rutabaga, kale and cippolini onions made an appearance. Not a huge duck fan, but this duck converted me! The duck was beautifully seared and had a textbook perfect crust. At this point, I would have gladly died because I had just eaten the best meal of my life. Still to come, amazing palate cleansing cheese course. Last, but not least, polenta pound cake with pine nuts, caramelized honey, and tomato sorbet. I was a little weirded out by the tomato sorbet, couldn't get past my brain's confusion - this tastes like a tomato, but the texture is sorbet! - but it worked perfectly and was the perfect end to an amazing meal. Amuse - gazpacho and sorbet. Wine pairings were perfect, and service was unimpeachable! Last time I felt like the chef had peered into my food soul and delivered everything I love. I was almost afraid to go back for fear of being disappointed, but alas! I was anything but. This restaurant is Providence's sole AAA four diamond restaurant for a reason. Please try it! Please! And if you ever have occasion to try the tasting menu, please do. It will take your breath away.

    (5)

  • Steven H.

    Wonderful. Excellent food. Chef provides lots of great surprises.

    (5)

  • Lisa W.

    Food ranged from good to great but service was horrible. The hostess was not particularly pleasant and our waitress (Courtney) was sullen and slow. Although the other staff (those who brought bread, served the food, etc.) were lovely, the waitress had such an unpleasant attitude that it spoiled our evening. I had flown in from London to make sure I could celebrate my daughter's birthday that evening at a nice restaurant, and was looking forward to a good experience at a restaurant with a great reputation. What should have been a festive birthday dinner with our daughter was ruined and we will be having a do-over elsewhere.

    (2)

  • michelle c.

    Delicious, amazing, great service. Everything was incredibly fresh, well seasoned and presented beautifully. We had the duck and venison and it was cooked to perfection.

    (5)

  • Walt M.

    I'm happy to update my review of several months ago. All four of us were very happy with the food and service. I was reluctant to return to Gracie's, but I'm glad I did. Katlyn and Sam were wonderful servers and made all the difference. The food was as terrific as always, but the waitstaff elevated the experience. Thanks again to Katlyn and Sam.

    (5)

  • Karen S.

    Let me start by saying that I have been to Gracie's many times and have enjoyed the experience. Food, cocktails, service all good....but I have to say their New Year's Eve effort was disappointing. We don't go out on New Year's because the food is usually overpriced and the service poor, but when we saw Gracie's evening in Spain (my husband and I have been to Spain and loved the food there), we thought that Gracie's would pull it off with flying colors. Reservations for 9, were told that "waiting on many tables to leave so it would be awhile"...not what you want to hear at 9:00 with a $100 per person price tag before cocktails. Attempted unsuccessfully to get a drink at the bar, and were seated after about a twenty minute wait. Not that bad I guess. Except we sat at the table for another twenty minutes and were never approached by a waiter, waitress, busboy or hostess....not even to let us know someone would be with us. We had to go back to the hostess who seated us to let her know we had received no service. She apologized and someone came over with a mostly empty water pitcher to barely fill our glasses. Our drink order was taken and we discussed the five or seven course tasting menu (100 or 125) with wine pairings available for an additional 50-70 dollars per person.....really? The pours amounted to about a glass and a half of wine. We ordered our food because the bar was still working on our drinks. The first course came out before our cocktails did, and the timing of the whole thing was lacking... 40 minutes to get a drink...chalk it up to New Years Eve....however, I have to say, while the food was good, there was just about none of it. I appreciate a tasting menu and have had the good fortune to eat in many great restaurants around the world, but this was ridiculous.....plate with one shrimp and two mussels, the steak dish with three chewing gum slices of steak and three potato cubes....the couple next to us said "this is it?" I have never left the table of any restaurant who offered a tasting menu hungry, but here, I did....and for a hefty price tag. Service poor, bad timing, dirty glasses left on table unless we pushed them to the edge, waitress brought an empty bread basket to the table, turned around and came back with another one, letting us know they had run out of all but one kind of bread, did we want any? We took some, as we were starving! Finished our meager meal at about eleven....check dropped....my husband asked if we could order more drinks as we were staying until midnight....they were brought in a reasonable amount of time, but the waiter constantly returned to get the check...irritating. There was supposedly a traditional "seven grape and cava toast" at midnight.....however the Spanish tradition is twelve grapes, one for each month of the year! Don't know where seven came from...at least be authentic if you choose to do a cultural dinner. Also, the toast custom was never explained....there was just the 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 countdown. As a side note, Gracie's advertised a midnight tapas buffet as part of the evening....as we were still pretty hungry, we waited to see if it materialized.....as of 12:30, it had not and we gave up. It certainly did not feel like an almost $400 dinner....more like four drinks and a few appetizers that we waited a long time to receive. The Spanish guitar music and flamenco dance were entertaining, but the rest of it did not even begin to approach the Spanish tapas experience. Just visited The Bouqueria tapas bar in NYC and paid $185 for five people with drinks, and left feeling stuffed! I love going to Gracie's as a rule, but this was such a let down on so many levels. Too much for too little.

    (2)

  • Dee Dee D.

    Phenomenal food and excellent service! We visited Gracie's a few years back during restaurant week and have been eager to get back ever since. Being Providence natives, my fiance and I have tried almost every notable restaurant in and out of the city. Gracie's remains our favorite. We both opted for the 3 course tasting menu. I started with the Tomato Heirloom Salad which was delightful and light. For my second course I had the Bass which was cooked and seasoned to perfection over a creamy polenta. For dessert I chose the creme brule which was again perfect and one of the best I have had. In between your amazing 3 courses, you will experience complimentary tastings from the chef. The night was topped off with a delicious petit maccaroon. When we picked up the car from the valet we noticed 2 small bags closed with a Gracie's sticker and when we opened them we found petit chocolate chip cookies. With all of the restaurants Providence has to offer, Gracie's remains my favorite with its amazing food, excellent service and unique touches!

    (5)

  • M D.

    Always a favorite. Consistent food and service. A close tie with Mill's Tavern, but Gracie's wins by having a more imaginative menu, while executing it the best.

    (4)

  • Stephanie O.

    Gracie's is a great place to go if you want a really special meal. It's also a fantastic place to impress a date by having a drink at the bar (which is, in my opinion, a great way to scope out a place before committing to dinner). I've eaten there in a number of ways - from ordering a la carte at the bar to having a 6-course tasting menu paired with wines. Everyone who works there is friendly, unpretentious and really knows their stuff! There are also fantastic monthly wine classes which feature wines paired with the restaurant's food (more info at newenglandwineschool.com ). I can't stress how many times I've had something at Gracie's which made me feel like I had never really *experienced* that item of food before!

    (5)

  • Jeff A.

    OWent to Gracie's on recommendation of neighbor for my birthday. They starter the table with a glass of champaign which was a nice touch. Gnocchi was great but a little small. Duck was cooked perfectly. Service was excellent. Breads were also very good.

    (4)

  • Jay C.

    had the mistake of ordering 9-course tasting w/ wine pairing, (there was a good reason for that tho, because it was a get-together w/ friends not seen what feels like a lifetime and i was treating.) Too much food and way too much bad wine. OK, wine selections did complement every course decently well, but they were all from cheap bottles of wine when mixed 9 diff ways result in a nasty headache the next day. I digress. It's been couple weeks, so i dont recall the specifics (well too busy to try & remember) but food was of manhattan quality in execution and presentation (yes, this sounds so NYC-snobbish, but also it's truly a high complement to a restaurant that prolly does not get the kind of volume and dollar amounts seen in NYC.)

    (4)

  • sharon f.

    After reading yelp reviews, had to try Gracie's as it was our last night in Providence before returning to California. I was really disappointed with the service -- probably was our waiter, though, because I could tell other waiters were much more attentive to their guests. I thought place would be crowded as it was Saturday night, so I tried to make reservations for 6:30, but was told by hostess that they only had 6:45 -- arrived at 6:30 and there were only six tables occupied -- place was pretty empty -- had drink at bar and then they placed the two of us at a table for four which made no sense as it was set for four people and was much too large for the two of us -- probably because I was with my son, not on a date??? Well, with the table for four we unfortunately got the worst waiter -- he only seemed to have three tables to wait on, but treated us like second class citizens There was a problem with my wine order, but I had to seek out another waitress to assist with that. Had the three course meal -- food was good, but not spectacular as other yelpers made it out to be.

    (2)

  • Suzanne P.

    Restaurant week(s) 2008 brings me to Gracie's, which I have otherwise avoided because of cost. Still managed to drop plenty because of alcohol, but that's a life choice then isn't it? Anyway, I visited Gracie's when it was on Federal Hill, a most romantic spot back then and very cozy. Today's Gracie's is big and beautiful with attention to every detail. The staff was professional and knowledgeable, the prix fixe menu had excellent options, and the food was great, but small in size. I appetized on the heirloom tomato "salad" (a couple of bites) and my mate had the gnocchi, then we moved onto the bass and duck, then the crème brulee (perfect) and banana cake (too dense for me). I didn't love the bowls the appetizers were served in, preferring to be wowed a bit by a beautiful presentation. Altogether presentation was not an art form, but simple. Each course did come with a little surprise... the watermelon/jicama square before dinner, the sorbet between courses, the tiny star-shaped linzer tarts after dessert. It was, indeed, FINE dining, and doesn't everyone love a little unexpected delight? We were relaxed and comfortable and the courses were well paced. Can't imagine anyone every walks out of there with leftovers. I admit searching for a snack later at home, but I only tasted the desserts and my pal ate the rest, and I skipped the bread.

    (4)

  • Jonathan S.

    I have now eaten at Gracie's on four occasions. On each occasion the food was as fantastic as the service. They also valet your car for free for Trinity shows if you dine at the restaurant just prior to the show. Their 3 course pre-fix (which starts at $30 but will likely end up costing $40-45) is a nice way to sample the menu. I am particularly fond of their duck, sweetbreads, and oysters though I also enjoyed their gnocchi and pasta with sausage and ricotta salata.

    (5)

  • Dani K.

    Gracie's is spoken so highly of, I was very much looking forward to it. So much so that this year we decided to eat there on the night before Valentine's Day. I have to say, the food really was excellent... no complaints there. We enjoyed oysters and the Nantucket Ceviche to start. We are used to a more traditional latin american ceviche, so this could have been more tangy and flavorful, but it was still good. My braised lamb stead was so tender, it fell off the bone. And my companion's Prime Ribeye was quite good as well, although he was looking at my lamb with envy! The beer-bread is phenomenal - a must try! Drinks and dessert were tasty as well. So what was the problem, you ask? The service. Our waiter was quite awkward and almost arrogant. Our starting drinks took 35 minutes to arrive. We had a 9pm reservation and the restaurant was not full, in fact dwindled down very much while we were there. All interaction was forced in that we had to ask him for everything, i.e. do you have any specials? What do you have for dessert? And the dessert question was AFTER he had brought us our bill already without asking if we were finished. It was all very uncomfortable and awkward. I will note that the tables around us did seem to have quite attentive service. In addition, the bread and the water staff were fantastic, they did better than our waiter! The next day, I commented about our experience confidentially in an email to their management. We spent a lot of money and I just wanted them to know I was surprised. I told them I didn't want to give the waiter's name but the manager was very unprofessional. He sort of manipulated me into telling him who the waiter was and when I finally did, he just said, ok thank you and hung up. There was no effort to find out if we would ever want to come back. It was just all very odd (perhaps it was us?) and after a hefty bill, it left us with a bad taste and we agreed we have no desire to go back. There are much better places in the area that will appreciate our business. :/

    (2)

  • stephanie g.

    their gnocchi was incredible

    (4)

  • dana s.

    I'm still on the fence about Gracies, after reading such rave reviews and hearing so much about their service I feel it didn't live up to the hype. We were seated in the lounge, because even though there were seemingly plenty of open tables in the dining room they were waiting for reservations, fair enough. Our server took a while to relax around us, and seemed caught off guard when we asked for help selecting a wine, and didn't offer much assistance. He also seemed flustered that we didn't order our wine first, then our first course. Before our first course came out we were given an amuse bouche, it was a nice touch but the flavors didn't really mesh. The wine we selected was nice, and our first course was delicious, I had the Crispy Sweetbreads, my friend had their Gnocchi with mushrooms. The Crispy Sweetbreads were just that, crispy but the meat had an amazing texture and just melted in your mouth, and the Gnocchi were light and pillow-ly just perfect. Next we were given a lemon sorbet to clear our palate, I found it a little bitter but my friend liked that it wasn't too sweet. By this time our waiter had relaxed a bit and things seemed to come effortlessly to him, which was nice. For entrees I had the Lamb and my friend had the Crispy Cod. To be honest I wasn't completely blown away, The lamb was nice and cooked well, though, I felt there wasn't enough mint sauce to go with the size of the meat portion. But, the plating was beautiful. I also found it odd that it came with carrots, it just seemed too safe but the ravioli it was served with was great, very nice and fresh. The cod, which also had mussels and clams-- kind of a take on paella, according to my friend was nice. While clearing our plates our waiter commented that I must be a "meat and potato" girl, because I didn't eat my carrots. It's still irking me. Dessert though was amazing. Originally we ordered the Flourless Chocolate Cake and the Raspberry Torte, but they were (luckily) out of the Torte and we had the new Pineapple Panna Cotta instead, both were amazing, loved the texture of the Panna Cotta, the chocolate cake was a bit dense, and heavy but that's fine, it's a chocolate dessert it's not meant to be light. All in all, it was good, but not great.

    (3)

  • Sandy E.

    Gracie's service was enveloping but not pretentious or judgmental. The place was $$$ which I didn't expect because I was wearing a tee shirt. They didn't balk at my casual dress. The Prix fixe menu had good selections and was reasonably priced for Providence. I ended up ordering a-la-carte and having a cheese plate 1st course. Glad I did, really exciting tastes, and a lot of volume! The tomato jam was excellent. My colleagues loved the gnocchi. Second course I selected a braised short rib which was the star of the night. the portion was larger than I expected in a fancy place. Also the care in preparing each bite of vegetable surrounding the protein was evident. there were roasted root vegetables, green beans, roasted sweet onion. all excellent flavors. My dining partners loved their second courses as well. we really liked the palate cleanser too. we could have done with smaller portions overall. Third course was not as noteworthy as the main dish. The crème brulée could have had cooler custard. Mine was warmed through because of the firing of the sugar (which was crunchy and good). My colleague's bread pudding wasn't her favorite, and another colleague got a devil's food cake which overpowered the green tea ice cream. We could have done with some less-traditional third-courses. If you do make it dessert, try small serving of sorbet for instance, or an alcohol-free drink of some kind. In summer I suggest artistically displayed fruit, which aren't really available this time of year.

    (5)

  • Ben S.

    I went here with my parent after they came down for the holidays. We happened to dinner at Gracie's during providence's restaurant week. We all ate off of the pre fixed menu but the food was absolutely to die for. Me and my mother both got the duck with russet potatoes and wild rice. It was cooked perfectly medium rare and was by far the best duck I or my mother had ever eaten. My cocktail was crafted perfectly (an on the rocks bourbon Manhattan with makers and ginger ale on the top). Most of the time I have to send it back once or twice before another restaurant gets my drink right.My father had the swordfish and he said it was cooked perfectly as well. The service was print polite and always helpful. They always kept the waters and cocktails filled and came by with an epic selection of bread before our meal came out a couple of times. Only downside is a reservation is pretty much mandatory. There is no walking in off the street to eat here on Friday or Saturday night except maybe at 5:00 sharp or after 9:30. But with that great of quality of food and service it's the type of meal you'll make the reservation a couple of days ahead of time and be looking forward to the best dinner you'll have until you sit down and look at the menu. A+++ awesome jobs goes to Gracie's.

    (5)

  • Julia T.

    Loved every minute we were here. Service was impeccable, food was great, prices were more than fair for what we got. We celebrated my fiance's birthday and couldn't have picked a better place. If we lived in here I would return for every special occasion on the calendar. Perfect!

    (5)

  • Edgar A.

    Went to Gracie's for our anniversary. 3 course menu was extraordinary. Service was perfect. The wine parings we very good; however the breads were only good. Gnocchi was light and flavorful. Sea bass was very savory and delicate. Desert was amazing. My wife had the duck which was also exquisite. Portions were just right as was the pacing. Wonderful dinning experience.

    (5)

  • Annie J.

    Loved it! Unlike some other upscale restaurants in Providence which are seriously overrated (cough cough Cook & Brown), Gracie's lives up to the hype. Is the decor (stars everywhere, with a message on the menu that says "live your dreams!") a little corny? Yes. But no matter, the food makes up for it. We started with the slow poached Zephyr farm egg and the veal sweetbreads. The crispy sweetbreads were good, but the mouth-watering egg + grits + short rib was the clear favorite. If you're getting the prix fixe, this appetizer costs extra, but it's definitely worth it. For our main course, we had the bacon wrapped native monkfish and the bombster sea scallops. The monkfish was excellent. I mean, does anything taste bad wrapped in bacon? Especially smokey, high-quality bacon? The scallops were cooked perfectly, and I loved the fall feeling combination of scallops + butternut squash + cranberries. By the time dessert came, we were pretty full, but we soldiered on. The s'mores tart was a fun and tasty take on a classic, but for me, the real standout dessert was the chocolate hazelnut mousse served with brown butter ice cream. It was so comforting and chocolatey. I would come back to Gracie's just to eat this again. We ended the meal with cute little carmel macarons. Oh, and I almost forgot: the house-made bread! Everyone talks about the beer bread, but can I just tell you that the multigrain cranberry sourdough was AMAZING. Seriously, if they sold this bread by the loaf I would buy it daily and never return to Seven Stars again (ok, I'm exaggerating a little bit, but you know what I mean). When we got our car from the valet we found that they had left us some delicious chocolate-chip cookies as a final treat. Such a nice touch. Overall, I was super impressed. This is definitely an expensive night out, but the quality of the food and service make it totally worth it. You will not feel ripped off after eating here. Next time we come back I want to try the chef's tasting menu!

    (5)

  • Jean F.

    Sophisticated ambiance, filled with stars all around and the most delicate menu and hand crafted experience. The mixed drinks are always seasonal and fresh and offer a wonderful start to your meal or evening at the bar and the wine list is extensive. Each course is paired well with an amuse buche and afterwards a macaroon! I've enjoyed the cheese plate, gnocci, filet and so many more meals that have danced (like stars) on my tastebuds. This is absolutely a special occasion place and you will not be disapointed.

    (5)

  • Queenie L.

    One of the best restaurant in Providence. They change their menu frequently which encourage me keep going back! All i can say they have the best foie gras in town!! If you aint worried of cholesterol, welcome to my world!!! The duck and seasonal fish are always good choices! I like their bread too, they are freshly made and with 4-5 selections served. I particularly like lavender flavor with Parmesan cheese... the moist, the softness, the perfect balance of sweet and slight tough of salty. Cant find better bread anywhere else in Providence. Please correct me if I'm wrong, this is the only restaurant in Providence offered palate cleanser in between dishes. A palate cleanser treat can enhance the flavor for the next dish..... Dont u just love their details on food?!!!

    (5)

  • Tyler W.

    Well, we decided that before we leave Boston, we had to at least take a day trip down to Providence. After reviewing fellow Yelpers opinions and looking at various sites, Gracie's seemed like the place to be for dinner. For the most part, I would say that it was a very good experience but with a couple minor hiccups. We decided to opt for the prix fixe because we are poor and can't afford tasting menus at this point. First we were given an amuse bouche involving cheese and beets. I thought it was pretty good, but not exactly mind blowing. Still a nice way to start a meal. Then the bread came...I have to say that the sourdough may have been arguably the best bread that I have ever had in a restaurant.To start off, I went with the soft cooked farm egg and my girlfriend went with the gnocchi. Both apps were certainly tasty and all of the right components were there, but we both agreed that they could have used a little more salt. In between the app and the entree we received some sorbet...it was absolutely delicious and the perfect palate cleanser before the entree. Then came the wait...up until this point everything with the service had been flawless, but we both agreed that the wait between the app and the entree was about ten minutes too long. I am not opposed to having a long drawn out meal, but this seemed to be entirely too long of a wait. It is hard to say whether this could be chalked up to the kitchen or the servers. For our entrees, I got the chicken ballotine and my girlfriend got the duck. Both entrees were very good and well seasoned. The plating was great as well. If I had to choose one, I would probably go with my chicken simply because I found it to be more original. The taste for both entrees was great though. The desserts on the other hand came out lightning fast after we were done with our entrees. I am certainly not complaining about this, but it made it even more strange that the entrees took so long. I went with the creme brûlée and my girlfriend went with the sorbet/ice cream trio. We agreed that both of these were very well done. I especially liked the maple syrupy ice cream. It was one of the best ice creams I have had in a restaurant. We finished with some tasty macarons that came with the check. Overall, the service and the food was very good minus the couple things that I mentioned. I can definitely see why it is a well regarded restaurant. In terms of how it is compared to the competition, I didn't think it quite lived up to the lofty expectations that I had set for it (No. 9 Park still wins in my book). Then again, that is one of the problems with being a compulsive yelp review reader isn't it?

    (4)

  • Kev M.

    hands down, best upscale restaurant in all of Rhode Island, period. It's truly an icon for the state. I'm often asked "what's the best restaurant in providence... and without hesitation, Gracie's. I personally dine here at least 10-12 times a year... and I have since it first opened downtown.. don't be intimated at prices, they are within or even below most in the city, I promise you will walk out saying wow... it really speaks for itself... don't THINK about going, just go. pros: everything cons: nothing

    (5)

  • Marina F.

    Wow! This place is sheer wow factor. The service and food in this place is impeccable and worth the $200 a couple that you will drop upon leaving it. Everything from the presentation, to amuse bouche, to the folding of napkins when you leave the table, is just classy and tasteful. My husband and I went on a Saturday and opted for the $40 3 course Prix fix. I decided to splurge and get the cheese plate for 1st course, which was additional $12 supplement. But it was huge and so delicious. The only con I thought was an annoyance, is that if you book through Open Table, they ask for your credit card information, and if you don't cancel within 24 hrs, they charge your card $25 per person!I understand that they are a farm to table restaurant, but they can not be that desperate! And when you have a baby, it is hard to commit with such steep stipulation. Luckily, we did not cancel! Also, a very nice touch of a valet to leave cookies in the car;)

    (5)

  • Simone L.

    Gracie's has become synonymous with celebrations for my husband and me. Birthdays, special dates, anniversaries - when we think about what to give as a present or what we would like to do together, invariably our first choice is Gracie's. We cannot always afford it (Gracie's prices are high, even if completely fair), but when we do, it's an even more special treat. Our favorite is the chef's tasting menu with wines. I have no idea how this is done, but every course, which is bursting with a variety of complementary flavors and textures already, acquires yet another layer of complexity from its wine. I find myself closing my eyes and going into raptures just at the smells of each course. If approached with slowness and concentration, a meal at Gracie's can transport me. (I am glad that nobody can see what's actually going on in the pleasure-centers of my brain. It might be bordering on the indecent.) Go to Gracie's for pleasure, go with anyone you want to impress, but don't go if you actually want or need to have a coherent conversation. You will waste a tremendous taste experience - or your conversation will be seriously lacking.

    (5)

  • Novi K.

    I don't think I could write a detailed-enough review to give Gracie's justice, but it's impeccable in every way: the presentation of each course, the complimentary sides, the emphasis on fresh, local foods, the uniqueness and creativity of the flavors of each dish, the friendly service... the list goes on and on! Make sure you block out 3-hours for 3+ course-meals, and be sure to make a reservation in advance! The valet is wonderful too: we had circled around for 10 minutes trying to find parking before realizing Gracie's had a complimentary valet! Definitely recommend for birthdays, anniversaries, and special occasions.

    (5)

  • Tina M.

    Gracie's is one of my top 2 restaurants in Rhode Island. I've been there twice and have had a fabulous meal both times. What makes this place so special aside from the food are the people that work there. Everyone is extremely attentive, accomodating and friendly. Kristi is the best waitress anyone can ask for and gives fantastic recommendations. The last time I was there I had the scallops and I have to say these are some of the best scallops I've ever had, and I eat a lot of scallops. Get there early to have one of their delicious cocktails and enjoy the great atmoshpere!

    (5)

  • Lauren L.

    Gracie's has long been on my list of "must try" restaurants because of all the rave reviews. Husband and I agree wholeheartedly that Gracie's deserves every single positive remark. This is a place you go if you are a foodie (i.e.- you are excited if you don't know every last ingredient on the menu, love tasting new things, and really enjoy letting the chef experiment on your palate). The portion sizes were not in any way skimpy, I think those comments are either dated or have been addressed by the management. We opted for the three course menu because we weren't hungry enough for a full tasting with wine pairings. The wine selection, even by the glass, was very good. Our appetizers: husband had a salad that came out in a very entertaining swirl. The greens were deep, rich and full of texture. My gnocchi was incredible! They were the soft, decadent pillows that good gnocchi should be. The balance of cream, pancetta, brussels sprouts and squash were right on. Oh, did I forget to mention the bread is to die for? You have several options, I preferred the rye, though my husband liked the honey beer bread more. Our main courses were excellent. The rigatoni is a "family recipe" according to the waitress. It was quite tasty and not too spicy as we had been warned. My cod was impeccable: everything on that plate was sooooo well balanced. My husband's only complaint was the lack of choices for him. He is not a huge fish eater nor did he feel like steak so the choice of duck, rabbit or root vegetables left him a bit wanting. Still, he did enjoy his meal as much as I did. Dessert was to die for! He had the ice cream medley (olive oil, sesame, mint) which was fresh and beautifully presented. My lemon curd with hibiscus was incredible!! Overall you get the impression that Gracie's loves what it does. Every single person in the restaurant made sure we were comfortable. In between the dishes we had lovely little amuse bouches from the chef that were so light they melted in our mouths (especially the pineapple sorbet). I love to try new restaurants and am always looking for a new place to dine, however Gracie's is so good I am planning the return trip for their tasting menu. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a really special night out.

    (5)

  • Andre V.

    Sometimes it's easy to forget that we go to a nice restaurant, not just for a good meal but for the experience as well. I've been to quite a few good restaurants and had a great dish or two and thoroughly enjoyed it. When we went to Gracie's recently, the whole experience was "delightful". I never use that word but in this case its pretty spot on. The restaurant had a nice relaxed ambiance to it. Our waiter was awesome. I requested a cocktail that wasn't on the menu and after checking with the bartender, he shortly returned with an awesome drink that was exactly what I wanted. The apps were stellar but special points have to go to the corn soup with lobster and bacon (incredibly good). Post apps; while we awaited our entree, the waiter returned with a complimentary peach sorbet amuse bouche from the chef as an apology for the delay of our entree (we didn't even notice a delay). Speaking of the entree...they served up the absolute most tender, most delicious cut of pork I have ever had in my entire life. Hats of to the chef for the perfect cook on it and perfect seasoning. I could go into how fantastic the desserts were but I expected no less by this point. What sealed the deal for us though was after the valet brought the car back around, we found complimentary freshly baked chocolate chip cookies waiting for us! Gracie's was an absolute delight and can't recommend it highly enough.

    (5)

  • Chris T.

    Everything is top-notch! - Environment was classy, busy, yet still romantic without being too noisy or congested. The candle-lit tables were a nice touch! - The food was excellent. I ordered the 3-course fixed menu option: gnocchi for my appetizer (really good), but I prefered the soup appetizer even more; duck for entree (excellent)... which is better than the fish; black-bottom cheesecake for dessert (amazing). The presentation was pretty cool, too. - Price was very reasonable; good value - Service was very on top of things, although the timing of the food was really slow. I'd say this was 3/5, but everything else was 5/5. - Extra Credit: Complimentary valet parking, which was awesome. Also, my car had a window malfunction, and the valet driver graciously made it up to me by giving us a bag full of cookie treats.

    (5)

  • Avinash R.

    We did the 5-course tasting menu at Gracie's and overall I didn't think it was good value for money. While the food was good (but not truly extraordinary), I think the portions overall were tiny and I didn't feel satiated at the end. You're better off sticking to the 3-course Prix Fixe menu or just ordering a la carte.

    (3)

  • Jason N.

    Came during restaurant week to check out what we could get. The duck was the best I have had anywhere and having my meal with wine pairing made it even more enjoyable. The staff is very knowledgeable about there cuisine and wines. If you have not been it is worth every penny just for the experience. I will be returning soon.

    (5)

  • Celeste L.

    We dined at Gracie's for a Valentine dinner and it was just amazing! We went with the 7-course tasting menu and I paired mine with a wine tasting! I cannot say enough about the quality of the food, the wait staff, the customer service, the special treats, the wine, and did I say the Food! It was a tasting menu so the dishes were small but perfect....the flavors and ingredients were abundant and by the end of the meal, we were more than satisfied! It was simply wonderful! We would definitely go again! This restaurant knows how it's done. Special treats throughout the meal and treats in your pocket and car when the valet brings it around. Can't say enough about this wonderful place.

    (5)

  • Margaret B.

    My friend and I recently ate at Gracie's - we had the five course tasting menu paired with wine. I'm not even sure where to begin. The food was awful and the portions very small (even for a tasting menu). I can't even think of one good thing to say about the experience except that it really is a case of "the Emperor has no clothes." I just don't understand the appeal unless the regular menu is different. The meal was part of a hotel package offerd through the Biltmore, and it was a gift, so I'm not sure how much it cost ( but I'm guessing at least $100 a person.) the wine was good and the service was too but the restaurant itself was very cold and uninviting. I actually had to put my coat on halfway through the evening. providence is a great restaurant city - I've had dinner in several places that would put Gracie's to shame ( and for half the money). Never again.

    (1)

  • Claire C.

    A gem. Eating here is a fine dining experience that rivals what big cities like San Francisco has to offer. Wonderful service, gorgeous food and a beautiful decor make for a wonderful dining experience. Highly recommended. Come up with something to celebrate and go.

    (5)

  • Nathalie G.

    Best restaurant in Providence.

    (5)

  • Robert S.

    Love. It is a complicated phenomenon, no? Love is sure to have started wars, and ended them; has the infinite power to create, and destroy; drives mere mortals to commit incredible feats, or unspeakable cruelties. Entire genres of the world's films, novels, music, and art, have been dedicated to this idea; and yet, none of them come close to describing my affection for Gracie's. A pre-fix dinner at Gracie's is like watching Diego Rivera paint a mural; it's diverse, it's colorful, and in the end, it comes together beautifully, leaving the observer with a mixed sense of joy, satisfaction, humility, and longing (predominantly, for a larger stomach). I happened to dine here during restaurant week, which in my opinion, is the best deal of the year. Having the pleasure of sharing the experience with my girlfriend, I also was able to try everything she had; so in a sense, it was like getting 6 courses instead of 3. We started our meal with two similar cocktails (i can't remember what they were, save that both contained St. Germain). Both were expertly mixed and served, and a delight to consume. The first food we were greeted with was an array of freshly baked breads; having been a patron of Ellie's in the past (although Gracie's begot Ellie's...way to do things backwards), I knew to expect excellent quality, and I was far from disappointed. The first course consisted of Jeffrey's Baby Greens Salad for my lovely lady, and Russet Potato Gnocchi for myself. This would be a good time to say that I have, for all my life, abhorred anything mushroom related; yet strangely, I found myself delighted by the flavors and textures that the gnocchi had to offer. In between courses, we were given a house-made sorbet, to cleanse the palate; it was crisp and refreshing. My girlfriend ordered the Crescent Farms Duck, which was cooked to a perfect medium rare (as the chef recommends!), and was mind-numbingly superb. I took the risk of getting the market fish, which turned out to be swordfish; again, another example of a food that in the past, I have not been a huge fan of, yet was showcased ingeniously here. A spoonful of fresh vegetables followed, presumably again to provide a sufficient cleanse. I had previously been told of the wonders of the Gracie's Crème Brulée, and if anything, those wonders were understated. I literally laughed at how good this dessert was. My girlfriend was the lucky recipient of the Cloumage Cheesecake, which was also delicious (although if I had to chose, the crème brulée definitely wins). All in all, it is self-evident, that I left Gracie's with the utmost respect and satisfaction. I can not more highly recommend a visit to this wonderful establishment.

    (5)

  • Colleen B.

    I went to Gracie's for the first time during restaurant week and I will definitely be back! Each course we had was amazing along with the cocktails and wine. Our server made the experience even better. *Spoilier Alert* To top of what was already a fabulous experience was the small bag of chocolate chip cookies placed in my car that was valeted for no charge. Thank you Gracie's!

    (5)

  • Betsy R.

    Oh, Gracie's. How do I love thee? Let me count the ways... I've been dying to come to Gracie's for awhile now...I was finally able to go for Summer 2013 Restaurant Week. First, everything on the restaurant week menu was practically perfect in every way. After a lovely offering of four different types of bread (with an awesome salted butter), we had an amuse bouche of some sort of fish. Then, I had the peach and tomato salad, which was followed by an amazing lavender sorbet. Then, I had the fish offering, which was followed by an amazing cheesecake with an espresso crust. Gracie's threw yet more food at us with a tiny, fun-sized, orange-blossom macaron. Oh, wait...when we got into the car, there were the famous cookies, just waiting for us. Everything, from the salad to the entree to the dessert, was inventive and just so very special. My boyfriend ordered different things than I did for every course, and everything he ordered was amazing as well. Including, what I think might be The Best Creme Brûlée In Rhode Island. Gracie's absolutely lives up to the hype, and I can't wait to come back and try their full menu offering. It's a treat, and every step of the process is just tremendous.

    (5)

  • Ana P.

    I wish I could give it 4.5 stars the service was really awesome and the dishes were 5 star for sure. My only complaint is that I wish the portions where a bit larger. I had the 5 course chef tasting and I left the restaurant content but for the $200 for for 2 price tag (plus tip) we dished out I would have liked to have felt stuffed.

    (5)

  • Sarah D.

    Gracie's is consistently the best restaurant in Providence and hands down my favorite place to dine in RI. My husband and I come here often for special occasions like anniversaries and birthdays, and went again a few nights ago for restaurant week. The service is excellent, the drinks are divine, but the food...the food is beyond delicious. Fresh ingredients, expertly prepared, beautiful presentation. It makes for a memorable evening every time! (Note: if they have beer bread in the bread basket, ALWAYS take the beer bread)

    (5)

  • Erin M.

    Weddings at Gracie's are something special. The service (bartenders and waiters) is possibly the best I've ever had - attentive and helpful and very good at their job. And Katie, the wedding/event coordinator, is by far incredible - she is organized, detailed oriented without losing sight of the big picture, friendly, flexible, creative and just simply a pleasure to work with in every way possible. For Josh and I, Gracie's made our night perfect - between the delicious three course dinner, dancing in the candle light, and being right downtown and around the corner from our hotel (Hotel Providence) our wedding will always be a day we cherish. If you're looking for somewhere intimate yet spacious, with incredible food and service, then go to Gracie's! You won't regret it, in fact, you'll cherish every moment.

    (5)

  • Laura B.

    When life gives my husband and I reason to celebrate (our anniversary, the end of the school year [we're both teachers], birthdays, etc.) we have come to find ourselves at Gracie's again and again. Why so repetitive in our dining habits? Brace yourself, because I'll probably never say this about another restaurant again in my life: Gracie's has not, will not, and could not ever disappoint us. Is it expensive? Yes. We've never had a bill that after a tasting, a couple of drinks, and tip come below $200. Is it worth our money? Every penny. There are plenty of other eateries in Providence that could take as much of our money and perhaps give us bigger portions, or a better location (although I personally like being across from the Trinity Rep and find the glow of neon from the nearby Satin Doll amusing) but the food and overall experience wouldn't be as rewarding. I enjoy the little bonuses of eating at Gracie's- the decor, the service, the ambiance, the free valet that leaves delicious fresh cookies in our car. Speaking of cookies, there isn't enough I could write about the food so I'm not going to bother saying anything except that we always try the tasting menu. We both have enough faith in the chefs at Gracie's that we trust whatever food they'll bring out to us will be of the absolute highest quality, even in food we wouldn't normally order or eat. If Gracie's has prepared it, it's worth trying.

    (5)

  • RafoxyGeo G.

    Definitely one of the best places we have found for food in Providence. We went for the 5 course with wine pairing and it didn't disappoint! All of the courses were so creative and was a perfect option for our anniversary celebration. The wines were also great and I highly recommending this as an add on to the pairing. Price wise, it works out too, if not better and you get a small glass of wine that pairs with each course! Best part- our waiter, Navide was so friendly and spent a lot of time at our table discussing the food and wine. It's nice to get someone that knows what they're talking about and passionate about what they do. We will definitely be back!

    (5)

  • Elizabeth E.

    We wanted to get out of Boston for a night and check out a little more of Providence. I stumbled upon Gracie's online and thought why not check it out. It was good....really really good. Everyone who says to get the poached farm egg to start is TOTALLY right. It was amazing! I had ordered the veal sweetbreads and my boyfriend got the poached egg...He won that round! That egg was TO DIE FOR! They make there own homemade breads. If they happen to have the honey glazed beer bread when you go...grab piece..heck grab two! Worth every weight watchers point out there! Very very tasty! The butter they place down with the bread has (I believe gray salt) on top which is the perfect little touch with this very tasty bread.... I was going to give this the full 5 stars but they forgot to give us the Intermezzo so I can't rave or say anything about that but everyone else around us looks like they enjoyed theirs. We both ordered the duck confit. It was good and I ended the meal with their creme brulee. So all in all it was a lovely night. Dinner was nice and long which is what we were looking for but they will also speed up the service if you are trying to catch a show. With cocktails, two glasses of wine and three courses each the bill with tax was about $130. That is AMAZING! In Boston this would EASILY be over $200....easy! The service was attentive and the food was refined without being pretentious. I really would love to go back and will tell many to do so as well. The best part....homemade chocolate chip cookies were in the car when the valet brought our car around. How fun!!!!! if you are in the area go! Make reservations though but go! Very very good!

    (4)

  • Carbon T.

    This is one of the best restaurants in Providence. Everything I have had here has been delicious. I think what sets this place apart from all the others is not just the food but the total package with all the finishing touches... it's the little stars you see everywhere, the amuse bouche between every course, the macaroon at the end of the meal, the little cookie packages the valet guys leave in the car when they bring it back to you (and free valet parking at that). During restaurant week, you get a 3 course meal with all the little extras I mentioned for $30... it's totally worth coming here multiple times during that week. I've recently moved but would totally drive back here just for their restaurant week deal.

    (5)

  • Eric H.

    We have been to Gracie's a number of times but this last visit took the cake. The service was exceptional as usual. The food was second to none. But what really took it to the next level was after we were gone. I left a comment card with my compliments to the staff and the kitchen and also mentioned how much I enjoyed my post meal cocktail and my wish to be able to make it at home. Yesterday I received a very nice thank you note along with the recipe for the cocktail I had. Now that's what I call hospitality. Thank you Gracie's for a wonderful experience!

    (5)

  • Krystal D.

    I'm afraid I don't see what all of the fuss is about this place. I was beyond excited to go here for dinner with my roommates; we had been planning it for weeks. Maybe it was too hyped up, so I was setup for disappointment. Maybe they had an off night. All I know is that I was very underwhelmed by my dinner at Gracie's. I must note, however, that the service at Gracie's is impeccable. It might be the best service I have ever experiences. Water glasses were never empty, the waiter was full of great recommendations, our courses arrived in a timely fashion, all plates arrived at the exact same time, etc. Truly outstanding. Honestly, I almost gave them an extra star for the service alone. The food, sadly, was a disappointment. I began with the lobster gnocchi, which was the biggest disappointment of all. So many people rave about this dish that I can't help but think the chef's were having an off night. I found the gnocchi to be dull and flavorless. They're also not traditional gnocchi, so I felt a bit of disappointment that my plate wasn't comprised of plump gnocchi, but instead itty bitty bits of gnocchi. For course two, I decided to be adventurous and try the duck since I've never had it before. The waiter amped it up and said it was worht trying so I went for it. Now in this case, it's probably my own taste preference that made me dislike the dish. I didn't enjoy the duck at all- both the flavor and texture didn't suit my tastes. Our maire'de approached our table to ask if we were enjoying our meals and I informed him that I did not particularly enjoy the duck. He immediately jumped into action, took my dinner plate away, and provided me with the menu and recommendation for a replacement dinner. I opted for the Vegetable Medley which was truly delicious. It was comprised of three smaller dishes, all of which complimented each other well. For dessert I chose the chocolate cake which was itty bitty (we're talking about two bites in size), and not at all what I hoped it would be. One of my roommates has been to Gracie's in the past and said that this meal was much less enjoyable than her previous meal. The first time she went to Gracie's everything was extremely fresh and flavorful. This was just not the case when we went back on Tuesday evening. Like I said, they perhaps had an off-night, but for all of the hype Gracie's receives, I left feeling rather disappointed.

    (3)

  • Mary C.

    I had the $40 prix fixe dinner last night: Roasted beet salad, trout, and chocolate torte. Everything was delicious. We didn't have a reservation but they were able to accommodate us in the bar. The service was impeccable, the bread and wine were delicious. I would definitely go back again.

    (4)

  • Dave K.

    Been here plenty of times. Everything is consistently excellent. The staff is particularly good. I had a meal there recently, the first time in almost a year. The waiter, who I didn't remember, recalled that he had waited on us last time, remembered the table we sat at, and apologized for some mistake that the restaurant had made at the time. A year ago! There's something about a restaurant that is able to retain its staff for a long time, especially when they care enough about their customers enough to remember the little things. This is the place we take friends from out of town when we want to treat them to an outstanding evening. You will not be disappointed.

    (5)

  • Kel S.

    You can't always believe the hype. Hmmmm... where to begin??? First, we had reservations, but were not sat for 25 minutes after we arrived. We all commented that the decor was nice, but the stars everywhere were a bit overkill. Once we were sat, our waitress was a little on the rude side at first, but we tried to overlook this. It was hard though, as she was condescendening and less than helpful, though her "assistant" was very pleasant and attentive. When one of my dining companions ordered her dish, the waitress asked if she wanted it one of two ways, without clarifying what she meant. Later, she told the table adjacent to us that "restaurant week brings out ALL KINDS of people." She's right. It does. It brings out people that like to eat. And people that talk about their experiences. And people that Yelp about them. The food was alright, there was a nice presentation. However, for the price, it was not worth it. I had a salad, cod and the creme brulee. The salad was nothing exceptional, the cod was lukewarm and the creme brulee was so rich that I had a horrible stomachache afterward. My dinner companions enjoyed their duck, but stated the poundcake was dry. There are too many great restaurants in Providence to go back to an overpriced establishment with entitled waitstaff.

    (2)

  • Wendy O.

    My husband and I recently moved to Providence from Boston. We were nervous that Providence wouldn't have food nearly as good as Boston has to offer....that is until we ate at Gracie's. We had the most incredible foie gras and ricotta gnocchi. The gnocchi had huge chunks of lobster, it was delectable! Our entrees were fantastic as well, as was the goat cheesecake. We loved our meal so much we called the owner over to thank her for quelling our dining fears. I highly recommend dining at Gracie's!

    (5)

  • Grace G.

    We are out-of-towners who found the restaurant on Yelp. It did not disappoint! Service was excellent and the food was a 10. Don't miss the honey beer bread and the creme brûlée. Mmmmmmm. Definitely worth a visit.

    (4)

  • Bob T.

    Ok. Where do I begin...I was looking for a new place to try in Providence and Yelp led me here. The place is very well decorated with a wonderful bar and bartender. We tried the 5 course, chefs choice dinner and every dish was outstanding. Then the icing on the cake were the fresh cookies that were left on my console of my car by the valet! Great touch! Highly recommend Gracie's.

    (5)

  • Chris R.

    Easily one of the best restaurants in Providence. the food is amazing and they have a fantastic cocktail menu. Be sure to try the cocktails they are some of the best i have ever had.

    (5)

  • Iz Z.

    All the reviews are accurate. Solid place. Awesome owner. Valet parking is free and gives you cookies!!!! Seriously, good place. FYI there's always a price fixe menu, no need to wait until restaurant week for this one. Will be returning.

    (5)

  • Andrew S.

    We decided to head over to gracie's during restaurant week as we were looking for a bit more on our tuesday night. We started the night with the tomato salad, which was fresh, and dressed mildly to accentuate the tomatos. My wife had the gazpacho which had a nice assortment of veggies. For main courses we had the duck breast which was a good sized portion for a restaurant week menu and quite tasty. It was also cooked perfectly to order with a nice side of a take on grits. We had ordered the fish of the day (I think it was bass) but it was out (we were eating late) so they subbed the halibut. The halibut also was well cook and fresh, and the accompanying sides did not wow us but were a nice compliment. We had the creme brulee which was as rich as expected and the walnut cake with ice cream. The walnut cake came highly recommended by our server, but was a bit dry for my taste. We sat at the tables by the bar and our server was excellent. For drinks, my wife had a martini that she says was one of the better ones she has had in a while and I had a glass of a nice cab which was reasonably priced. All in all it was an excellent meal and an excellent value on restaurant week.

    (5)

  • Mel G.

    Definitely an upscale dining experience. I ordered the ribeye which was good -- I gotta be honest -- you're definitely paying for the ambiance, service, unusual pairings of food. But -- sometimes I just prefer something a little more savory and comfort food-esque. Usually the ribeye delivers that -- it was great, don't get me wrong -- but, next time I may go for the casual mom and pop down the street.

    (4)

  • Amanda R.

    As a rule I try not to hand out 5 stars to places I've only been to once, but Gracie's was amazing, during restaurant week no less. In general, service just isn't that important to me. I'm rarely blown away by it and on the flip side I will forgive pretty terrible service for good food. But the service at Gracie's just wowed me. Our waitress wasn't smarmy or flirty (I hate it when people mistake flirtiness for good service), just incredibly thorough and prompt. She even asked if we had any allergies or dietary restrictions that the chef should be aware of- why doesn't every place do that? It's a rare fine dining restaurant that strives this hard to accomodate its vegetarian and food-allergic customers. And the food. Oh my god. So amazing. I didn't want to eat or drink anything for hours after for fear of sullying the memory of my meal. It was just outstanding- vegetables and fish were very fresh and perfectly cooked, sauces were rich but showed restraint at the same time, and portion size was perfect. I can't wait to go back.

    (5)

  • Lucky L.

    The staff was pleasant and prompt. The food was quite good. The decor was clean and pleasant but a bit ... lame. The "stars" theme seemed a bit childish.

    (4)

  • Amanda K.

    This is fantastic restaurant! Fantastic ambiance, perfectly baked breads, and powerful flavors on the plate. The wait staff is perfect and truly adds to the over all experience. Many different dining experiences to choose from too: ala carte, prefixe (3, 5, or 7 course) options. Gracie's is a perfect way to spend the evening with friends.

    (5)

  • Sinan A.

    Wow!! I haven't had such amazing experience since my NYC culinary trip!! I'm not surprised though; I came here before for drinks and sat at the bar.. It really has a class to it.. So, we came here for my sister's birthday and we were kind of running late and they kindly moved our reservation to half an hour later with a very genuine attitude. I had steamed muscles, organic spring salad and halibut! And, the wine recommendation was just perfect! The service, the ambiance, the food.. It's all super amazing. And, the beautiful thing about Gracie's is that with all these amazing attributes, they are very attitude-free and serve you genuinely, stripped of the snobby "gourmand" behavior! It really is my favorite upscale restaurant in New England! Try it and you won't be disappointed! :)

    (5)

  • Tara D.

    If you are used to great NY restaurants, book your next meal here! Gracie's does not disappoint. EVERY member of their staff is professional, and on point. 5 stars: BEST fois gras, sweet breads (yes amazing!), bread basket (an amazing assortment of wonderful assortments). BEST scallops I've ever had. Everything is great. Go and have the experience yourself. GREAT place to go before a show at Trinity. Make sure you give yourself at least 2 hours. Its amazing the power of a great meal, with great ambiance, and great service, and then seeing a great show with great friends. Life at its best.

    (5)

  • V T.

    One of the best restaurants all around - and Great Service! We had 6:30 dinner reservations (saturday night) and needed to be out by 7:50 for a 8:00 show down the street. From the moment we arrived we were delighted with the "special" seating for a romantic night to our amazing waiter John. The whole staff was aware of our special celebration and everyone was so delightful. John went out of his way to help us choose great food! I have to say that I have not had a great meal from beginning to end like this. Appetizer was great (scallops and gnocchi) light and delicious, I had the rib for an entree - it was perfect, for dessert I had the chocolate dessert with raspberries and cream - could not have finished any better! Just go there!

    (5)

  • Scott K.

    I've been to Gracie's twice, both for birthday dinners and both time I've had the chef's tasting menu with wine selections. Yes, it's expensive, but it's so worth it. The food is always inventive, daring and delicious, but what truly sets Gracie's apart is their service. In a time when customer service is usually nothing more than lip service, Gracie's excels at making your dining experience unique and unforgettable. If you want to treat yourself, don't miss the best restaurant in Providence.

    (5)

  • Kevin D.

    The food is great. Get the braised lamb shank and I hate to say it.... But eat the fat too....(just adod a couple of miles to your next run). Our waitress was lame. I like my food snobs medium rare and this one was well done. Won't deter me from going again ....

    (3)

  • Lauren L.

    While I still had an amazing dinner the second time around, waiting 45 minutes for a bottle of wine is beyond unacceptable. The waitress apologized via a round of port, but I was kinda shocked at this level of carelessness from this awesome of a restaurant.

    (4)

  • J R.

    Finally managed to come in on Saturday night for dinner to celebrate with the gf, 4 year anni. I am being very critical with this review since I had nothing but the highest expectations. Reservations were at 9, we were seated at 9:20. I'm cool with that, just enough time to have a cocktail and chill out at the bar. The bartenders Paul and Jason are awesome, and they are quite the mixers. They suggested (with confidence) a Sangria Suave, which was tequila based with crushed cilantro, and a few other ingredients. It was delicious. Sat at the teable, and there was flower pedals and little stars all across the middle of the table, absolutely beautiful. We were seated in the private 2 top right behind the hostess. It was very private, romantic, etc. I loved every second of that table, however... no coat check at the door? No wall mounted hangers in the little booth that we had? When we walked in, I didn't see a coat check, so I just took it with me for the ride. I glanced around and noticed that a good amount of people had their coats hanging off the back of their chair, so... idk. Anyways, not a big deal, i'm retarded for writing that much about a coat check, but it was a little cramped at the table with my coat sitting by my side. MOVING ON NOW. The service was like clockwork, very curteous, however the waitress did take a good amount of time checking on my table. The bottle of wine was a few degrees too warm, so she poured a small glass for us, and I asked her to chill it for about 10 minutes. Needless to say, I had to ask the bread server to get the wine after waiting 20 minutes because the waitress was no where to be found. Wine was colder than I wanted, but after a small glass, it was right where it needed to be. The food. Sublime. I had the veal sweetbreads which was cooked perfectly. Very delicate flavors. The gf had the oxtail gnocci, which was amazing... like seriously addicting. As for the entrees. She had the bacon wrapped monkfish. It was a little overcooked, but it was still a very very good dish. A bite of that with the crispy leeks and the cabbage, perfection. I had the ribeye, which was between med-rare and medium. Still very juicy, but the ends of the steak were definitely dry. The poached garlic fondue was surprisingly mild, and the pearl onion confit was a really nice compliment to the dish. The potato croquette was flavorless and insignificant to the plate, and the bordelaise... was.. ? There wasn't much of it, I actually don't even remember it lol. Desserts were great, even on a very full stomach. I had the special, very small chocolate donut holes, and I gotta say they were quite special. Light, cripsy outside, rich and chocolately on the inside. The citrus in the desert was a nice touch, very refreshing. Espresso was very stong, just the way I like it. All in all. The service was a tiny bit of a let down. I enjoy not being rushed, which we weren't, but at the same time, if I have to ask for my waitress more than once, then there is a problem. Mind you, how busy was the restauarant at 10:15pm? I am fairly certain we had to be one of the last tables... The food was delicious, and for the prices, you definitely get what you pay for, execution wise. The amuse bouche and palate cleanser was a nice touch, but didn't add anything to make this meal any better than it already was. Will definitely return again for dinner, but budget wise, definitely going to sit at the bar next time and have a few cocktails and appetizers. The wine can easily take up almost half your bill... not like I'm complaining, but next time I go, drinks and apps can definitely be held to a $100 bill which is much more attractive than my tab for dinner.

    (4)

  • Allison P.

    In a city of eateries galore, home of Johnson and Wales and a variety of food genres ranging from french to italian, to american to cuban, to ethiopian to asian, it's VERY easy to get lost in it all. And it's also very easy to get lost in the mediocrity. Tonight, I was awoken by my meal at Gracies. Duck that melted in my mouth, complemented with pomegranate and sweet potatoes, my wife, jubilant over her succulent scallops, seared with turnips and seasonal butternut squash. In a city of delicious foods and inventive meals, Gracie's is a restaurant with service to match. Smiles, patience, and good humor tend to be left by the wayside amid the pretentiousness of many of Providence's dineries, qualities which are scrupulously present among the Gracie's staff. It was our valentine's day dine, and as one who has eaten at the best in Providence, Gracie's was absolutely the best.

    (5)

  • Katherine C.

    The service is great, the atmosphere is romantic, the food is amazing and at $35 for a 3 course prix fixe meal this place can't be beat. I will be back!

    (5)

  • Linda C.

    I've been here several times over the past few years and it is always a delightful experience. The food is delicious and served graciously. One time I was here with a few girl friends, we made a reservation but our table wasn't quite ready when we got there. It was a 15 minute wait, but in the meantime the owner offered a complimentary glass of champagne and a wonderful cheese board to tide us over - without any of us saying anything about the wait. We were completely surprised by this gesture, but it seems typical of the excellent customer service here. Every time I dine here I feel like I'm treated like royalty! Another time I was here, I had a friend who was vegan, who called ahead to see what her options would be and was assured that the chef could cater to her needs. Once we arrived, the server showed her the regular menu and talked about a couple ways the chef could prepare different dishes specifically for her. They were very accommodating, and she said that her food was absolutely delicious. This is the best restaurant in Providence, in my opinion!

    (5)

  • Chip A.

    Stop reading this. Go to opentable.com and make a reservation. Assuming that you are reading this when Gracie's isn't open and you aren't already on your way there, you may keep reading. If you love food, go to Gracie's. If you don't love food, seek counseling. Every time we go to Gracie's we are blown away. Most recently, we went on a Saturday night to celebrate, um, well, nothing in particular, but we wanted a great meal. We had the 5 course tasting menu. I'm a vegetarian, but that is 100% fine with Gracie's. My wife isn't, but she decided to be a vegetarian for the evening anyway. The food: unreal. Fresh, well-balanced, local, and, well, just plain damn good. The alcohol: well paired with the food (there's more of a story there, but let's just say it was, again, incredible). The service? Awesome. At one point, my wife was missing a fork for about 20 seconds. It stood out only because everything else was spot on perfect. (It isn't pretentious service, just good.) Go for the food. Go for the drinks. Go for the service. Go for the atmosphere. JUST GO. GO NOW.

    (5)

  • Danielle L.

    Went here for our anniversary and was treated like a rockstar! They decorated the table for us, brought complimentary champagne, and the food and service was simply awesome!

    (5)

  • Lindsay H.

    amazing. amazing. amazing. My husband is a steak eater; he said this was one of the top 5 steaks he's ever had. I had the preset menu - gnocchi app, swordfish entrée and banana tart dessert. Everything was perfect. The chef came and introduced himself and was a class act. All in all, I can't believe that I waited so long to try Gracie's. We will be back soon.

    (5)

  • Dick Q.

    Had never heard of this restaurant and entered almost by accident. Had the 3 course special and it was excellent. Beets for appetizer were really different and really good. Main course of duck was superb . The desert was good but I should have ordered the creme brule . Waiter was very good . Very minor drawback (very) is that it will take you close to two hours to dine so plan accordingly. Terrific restaurant

    (5)

  • Peter L.

    very nice food and service, a little pricey but worth the cost

    (4)

  • Caty S.

    The food at Gracie's is incredible. One of the best meals I've ever had- and I live in NYC! I came during restaurant week so the 3 course menu was only about $35. Everything my table had was amazing. The Jeffrey's Baby Greens Salad with blue and potato crisps was wonderful, as was the tomato melon salad and russet potato gnocchi with pork. I has the duck with stone fruits for my entree, highly recommended! They do a great vegetarian entree which includes there small tastings of veg dishes. Dessert was wonderful as well: creme brûlée, peach semifreddo and chocolate toffee pavlova. They also bring over little "treats" like sorbet between courses. Oh, and do not skip the bread basket! The honey wheat beer bread was to die for. Service was wonderful too. Gracie's may be my new favorite Providence restaurant!

    (5)

  • Bret H.

    Apps were good. Entrees were superstars. The duck was unreal! Great, personable, unpretentious service; cozy and relaxed atmosphere with tables not on top of each other. Believe the hype. If Michelin would ever review Providence (which they obviously won't) they'd be worthy of a star. Awesome job and keep it up!

    (5)

  • Kameron S.

    I have not tried one food item here that wasn't delicious! We have been several times and either done the tasting menu or have just come for a small bite and wine after a PPAC show. The only thing I hated was the sangria suave. Don't let the name fool you, it is not sangria, it is a savory margarita type drink that we jokingly refer to as the "meat mojito". Two of us sent it back. I recently attended an open house at Gracie's and they did a beautiful job of showcasing all of their amazing food and services. They serve Macarons with the bill that you can buy from Ellie's bakery in Providence. they are one of my favorite things about dining there!

    (5)

  • Anna E.

    I invite you to ask yourself which restaurant, if there is one, do you love so much that you'd drive a long distance just to have dinner. For me, that restaurant is Gracie's, and only Gracie's. Last night we made a three hour round trip drive to Gracie's for Providence Restaurant Week from Connecticut. Gracie's, once again, provided an experience that was well worth every second of that trip. I am no stranger to the Providence dining scene after having lived in Rhode Island for nearly a decade and in Providence for almost half of that time. I've been to many the great restaurants in Providence - Al Forno, New Rivers, CAV, to name a few. While they all shine in their own ways, they don't compare to Gracie's. Nothing compares to Gracie's. Not in Rhode Island; not anywhere. Gracie's is the star that shines the brightest. In early January I'd learned of Providence Restaurant Week and immediately placed a reservation. I booked an early reservation for 5pm. Just so you know, because we didn't, the restaurant does not open it's doors and a valet is not available a second before 5pm. We learned the hard way on this intensely cold evening. All of this was forgotten though, when the clock struck five and we entered the magical space that is Gracie's. We were seated in a cozy intimate corner and immediately one of our waiters came over to introduce himself and take our drink orders. He told us about the drink special of the night, the Black Apricot, a cocktail containing whiskey and St. Germain. Sounded good to me! As we admired the elegant, charming, and whimsical decor that I adore about Gracie's, we watched as the dining room began to fill up. Our early arrival was met with a quiet restaurant with just several other tables of people but shortly after the restaurant began to fill up quickly. Soon after we placed our orders the first of a couple amuse-bouches arrived: a pickled Italian salad consisting of pickled cauliflower and carrots. It was sweet and tangy, the vegetables had a nice crunch. Before we knew it the bread basket got around to us and we had a choice between a red onion and rosemary focaccia, cranberry sourdough, classic french bread, and my favorite, the honey glazed beer bread. The rich and creamy butter speckled with sea salt was delightful on each of the bread choices. We had a chance to sample all four by sharing. My boyfriend and I both had the turnip soup as an appetizer. Large bowls were presented before us containing duck fat turnips, pickled apples, and crispy confit while waitstaff came to our sides and poured the liquid portion of the soup in thick, steaming, steady streams into our bowls. The soup was divine and our favorite part of the meal. After we finished the soup, the second amuse-bouche arrived: a grapefruit and ginger sorbet. Nice and refreshing - the perfect palate cleanser. Next came our entrees. He opted for the rigatoni campagnaro while i got the duck. Both were excellent. The pasta came in a large portion and was the ultimate bowl of comfort. The duck was a smaller portion and a touch more refined. Lastly, for dessert he ordered the chocolate cheesecake and I chose a honey and banana bread pudding. If you like coffee, the coffee here is not to be missed. It truly was the best cup of coffee I have had in a very long time. RIch, full bodied, and almost velvety, with cocoa notes. One sip and my boyfriend said, "Wow, this is really good coffee. It tastes like the coffee I had in Paris." Each serving of coffee comes in it's own french press containing about two or so cups worth of coffee, creamer and demerara sugar on the side. The coffee is from New Harvest Coffee Roasters, which is located in Pawtucket, RI. They use sustainable practices and source directly from small coffee farms in South and Central America. The coffee beens used are sourced from Costa Rica. This coffee is sold at Ellie's, Gracie's new bakery down the street that recently had a soft opening. I will be sure to pay a visit next time I am in town. If by now my review doesn't sufficiently describe how much I love this place, maybe this will: at one point in the night I said to my boyfriend, "Honey, I hope that in the future we will have two daughters so we can name them Gracie and Ellie." He just rolled his eyes a little, but I was completely serious. By the time we finished dessert we were stuffed. We couldn't even dream of having another bite of food. Just then two maple cranberry macarons appeared at our table. Our last little treat...or so we thought. We savored the airy little French cookies, paid the bill, and headed out to the valet. After the valet pulled up the car he officially concluded our evening by handing us a small, simply but elegantly wrapped package containing two chocolate chip cookies for the road. And that, my friends, is why Gracie's is my favorite. Thank you Nadiv, Eric, and the rest of the staff for another exquisite evening!

    (5)

  • mario s.

    OK first you walk into where I think maybe sad clowns keep there extra stuff. For a fine dining restaurant the decor is very juvenile, weird stars....are they sure? I was hoping to run into this well known establishment for a drink and a small snack before a show, wow was I disappointed. They do not really have "appetizers" to speak of and the small plates where just to pretentious to even give a second though. NEVER, I PLEAD WITH YOU, NEVER order a cocktail that is not on their drink menu or you will have to have a one on one consult with the mixologist. Don't get me wrong, I like a nice cocktail but I do not want to sit discussing the merits of each alcohol for the next day and a half and I definitely do not want to wait 15 minutes for my drink to be strained through and antique boot. All in all, maybe this is a place for someone but that someone is not me.

    (2)

  • Amy J.

    What an exceptional meal. Three of us went to Gracie's last night, based solely on the great Yelp reviews, and were completely impressed. Our table did the 7 course tasting menu, and I did the wine pairings with mine. The food was really superb - so much so that we haven't stopped talking about it since we left. If you want a true food experience, try Gracie's. You will not be disappointed!

    (5)

  • Leesha Z.

    Really, it is as good as it gets. I'm going to try my best to put my experience into words although the whole time I found myself speechless. It was a Friday night, my boyfriend and I made reservations for 8pm. We walked in and were promptly greeted by the friendly hostess. She asked our names, took our jackets and seated us. We got this lovely little booth that was set up romantically with a candle and pillows on the seats. Love it! Our server came out quickly, greeted us and told us about the menu. We decided on the prefix for $35 pp. For an appetizer, I got the Local potato soup which was poured table side. So delicious. My boyfriend got the slow poached zephyr farm egg, also delicious. For our entrees, I got the crescent farms duck breast which was cooked medium rare and came with this impeccable foie gras-confit ravioli. This was my first time trying duck and it was amazing... cooked to perfection. For his entree, he got the giannone chicken ballotine. Very yummy, cooked perfectly. For dessert, I got the vanilla bean creme brulee and he got a s'mores tart. Both were amazing. Over all, this place was great! The portions were perfect. We got to sample some chef tastings in between each course which was nice. Service A+ Food A++ I will definitely come back again.

    (5)

  • Emily C.

    Gracie's is undoubtedly the most phenomenal restaurant I've been to in Providence. On my first visit, our table overflowed with duck, veal sweetbreads, foie gras ravioli, sweet potato tart with blood orange, candied fennel, walnut strussel, and cinnamon-Cloumage ice cream-- um, you get the point. They rolled out the red carpet with top-notch service, an amouse bouche to whet our hungry hippo palates, and complimentary salted caramel macarons (AND a New Year's gift voucher for two signature cocktails - oh holla) to top off our already incredible dining experience. To be honest, I was wondering how this follow-up visit to Gracie's would possibly measure against the first experience. My boyfriend and I came to Rhode Island for Easter weekend and decided to head to Gracie's for those two complimentary cocktails (as we'd just rediscovered the voucher in the car). So often when this is the case at other restaurants, staff will halfheartedly disregard patrons who just stop by for a drink and light bite instead of indulging in a full-on fancypants meal. NOT the case here. We sat at the bar, ordered the most delicious cocktails I've perhaps ever enjoyed (chocolate spiced pear martini- DO IT) and were pleasantly surprised by incredible service throughout our time there. We shared an unbelievable cheese plate with perfect accompaniments (caramelized onions, tomato jam, fig, berries), sampled a selection of house specialty breads (from foccacia to maple glazed beer bread) and started the meal with our amuse and ended with dark chocolate macarons. Moral of the story- whether you're in it for the 4 course tasting menu or just stopping in for a quick cocktail before dinner, Gracie's will deliver. 5 star service and some of the tastiest food & cocktails around town.

    (5)

  • Stephen R.

    Gracie's is certainly a very nice restaurant to go for a special night out. Everything is beautifully prepared and presented, and the overall quality was great. Service was especially great - very unpretentious and attentive. They do suffer from the annoying trend of trying too hard with a creative cocktail menu - everything sounded nice, but fell relatively flat in the execution. Ultimately nothing really blew us away and therefore we felt it was not worthy of a $100 per person dinner - especially ordering the chefs tasting menu, where one thought our boundaries might have been pushed a little. There were some definite hits and misses; our duck dish was incredible - almost undetectable as duck, in that it was very smooth, mild, tender - taken off the grill at just the right time; monkfish was equally good in texture and taste; whereas another dish arrived with actual food only occupying 1/20th of the plate - it looked preposterous and trite; 2 of the 5 dishes in the 5 course sampling had panna cotta - seemed like a cop out that the chef had run out of things to try. The menu is a bit hard to understand - as it tries to combine a 3 or 5 course pre-fixe offering, as well as the ability to offer a-la-carte items - and apparently you cannot go the pre-fixe option unless your entire party does so - so that creates a great deal of deliberation if you have a party greater than 2!

    (3)

  • A B.

    The food and service were very good but I wasn't blown away as I expected to be from reading all the five star reviews. Definitely high quality but not the best meal I've ever had.

    (4)

  • Karim A.

    As the other reviewers mentioned, this place is definitely top notch. I'm real picky and you can tell from my other reviews, that I rarely rate a place 5 stars. Start off, complimentary valet and coat check. Free sparkling wine. Can't call it champagne since it's not from France. Very upscale and attentive service. They bring around this bread basket filled with an assortment of sliced baguettes. Silverware is changed between meals. Between each meal, they bring something to cleanse the palette. Food was delicious and prepared perfectly. Best part of the night was that I accidentally added a $100 bill to the the valet's tips and didn't notice. He ran out to my car to hand it back. Wow, I thought. How nice this guy was. Definitely will go back and recommend the place.

    (5)

  • Michael F.

    If you are into fine cuisine in, Gracie's is at the top of my list. The food, the service, the wine and the cocktails are all superb. A must for the discriminating palate.

    (5)

  • Beantown T.

    love love love. 1st time experience was sensational. Chef sampler was delicious. Cozy. Terrific and friendly service. can't wait to go back

    (5)

  • Michael G.

    WOW! That's really the best description for this place. Definitely lives up to its reputation as a premiere restaurant in providence. I loved all the dishes served including the palate cleansers and bread assortment. It was not just a meal it was an experience and I loved every second of it! As a major foodie I, without a doubt, recommend this to anyone interested.

    (5)

  • Sue B.

    We have been to Gracie's a few times for Restaurant Week and it is the best dining experience, so many delightful details! We did the 5 course tasting and it was really amazing!

    (5)

  • Katie A.

    Not only does Gracie's have amazing food, but the waiters and chefs are very food-allergy conscientious. Our table of three had two distinct dietary requirements, but the varied waiters who brought around amuse-bouches never slipped up, and all of our food items were properly altered to deal with our food issues. I felt very safe eating gluten-free at Gracie's. The waiters are ultra-attentive throughout your meal, and expect it to be a leisurely one. The three-course prix fixe is a great deal, though you will be stuffed!! Also, free valet parking (although of course you should tip) makes getting there a breeze despite the downtown location.

    (5)

  • Patricia M.

    Like many others we ordered the 5 course tasting menu with wine pairing. It was amazing. One of the top meals I have had (other was Kevin G from Top Chef fame). Our meal was beautiful and every single plate was absolute perfection. I am dreaming of the agnelotti (filled with celeriac, mascarpone & bits of heaven?). Scallops with beets and the amazing wafer bits. Yum! The staff was excellent. The bar also great & has delicious, uncommon options as well as the standards. I will definitely go back and can't wait to do so. Thanks to everyone at Gracie's for giving us a lovely & amazing meal!

    (5)

  • Damien S.

    There's nothing about Gracie's that would draw me from the street. Salt and pepper clientele and thick, textured, tea-stained door menus with prices written out. "Fourteen" looks lovely in calligraphy. Truly. But after hitting up the incredible Hilary H for pre-Hoyas dinner spots I should suggest to the girl's gourmand father, Gracie's shot out of her mouth before I finished my sente- Books, covers, cliches, got it. Inside, the high ceilings and abundance of Gracie's signature starry motif blended haute cuisine with camping, y'all. Camping! Bulleit Rye Old Fashioned? Don't mind if I do ('twas so well made, I went back for thirds), and the menu of seasonally driven starters, entrees and desserts read like a list of everything I've ever wanted to eat ever. Facing a culinary Sophie's Choice, I opted for: (Free!) Honey glazed beer bread is not a hoax. You will believe. (Free!) Amuse bouche of squash puree, microgreens and a toasted pecan. - Handmade Russet Potato Gnocchi ($12): braised oxtail gravy, foraged mushrooms, celeriac puree and aged provolone shavings. Tender, savory, legendary. Like pillows off the beds of baby angels. Cribs? Do baby angels sleep in cribs? Is this offshoot venturing in to extremely weird? The answer to all is yes. (Free!) Palate cleanser of grapefruit sorbet. Done, gone. - Crescent Farms Duck ($28): Genius breast seared and roasted to perfection on a bed of equally beautiful carrots and parsnips, with pomegranate arils tossed in for good measure and a single foie gras-confit ravioli. The duck's fat rendered to an airy rind just sealed the deal - it's the best I've ever eaten. - S'Mores Tart ($10): spicy chocolate ganache, candied peanuts, banana ice cream. Not that bananas or peanuts belong anywhere near a s'more, but with that perfectly toasted marshmallow meringue, I wasn't complaining. I wasn't anything other than wolfing that puppy down. Five-star service (synchronized course tabling!) rounded out the experience. Lo, what started a phenomenal $50+ meal well worth the price dropped to $35 thanks to their standing prix fixe. Absolutely a must visit, and if you're on a date, there are recessed booths for a little bit o' romance. Or public nookie. Whichevs.

    (5)

  • Ellissa C.

    Came here for my boyfriend's birthday and we got the 7 course tasting menu. The bone marrow dish we were served that day was delicious.

    (5)

  • Sarah S.

    My boyfriend and I visited the restaurant for a birthday dinner, and the service was phenomenal. As always, the food and wine pairings were on point, but it's their knowledgable servers and welcoming attitude that keeps us coming back to dine here again and again. Definitely recommend Gracie's for any special/romantic occasion!

    (5)

  • Maddy F.

    What happened? Painfully slow service.. Seated at 7pm. Check delivered at 10:40. Ordered from tasting menu. Full 60 minutes passed from clearing of entree to dessert serving... And the "Ribeye"? Special menu did not indicate "rolled" as online menu does. That would have illicited questions from me. Instead, what was served looked much like two slices of tenderloin, tastier, but chewy... Not any ribeye I have had... SMH. Very, very disappointing. Would not recommend to my many clients.

    (2)

  • Cristin S.

    Gracie's... So here is the deal this was one of the best meals I have had in Providence! I have been here twice now and the first time my experience was top notch. The second time I was very excited to bring my mother for a special occasion. The food was wonderful but the service was very slow and at times we felt a little forgotten. However when we did finally receive our food it was just as delicious as the first time. I recommend Gracie's for a special date or occasion! Just make sure you have planned to spend a couple hours there!

    (4)

  • Amelia S.

    This place is amazing and we had been dying to try it-- finally did for the big 30! They wowed us with free champagne, and funfetti birthday ice cream!!! I LOVE the bread basket-- can't get over the options. Meals were fabulous- definitely will do the tasting next time. Top three restaurants in Providence for us!

    (5)

  • Geovanny F.

    Place talks about a 3 course menu fix. But they will instruct you to choose from a menu that is independent. My meal should have been $80, it came out to $150. The manager Stephen went through the menus to see the page was not missing. He did not wish to adjust the bill. Until we wanted the owners name. So he took off two desserts $125. The stress of it ruined our meal at the end and the rest of the trip. Poor waitress and management here. Sorry but this is a one time visit from now on.

    (1)

  • John M.

    We've been here many times and every meal has been amazing. The service is always very good with a knowledgeable staff. The 5 course meal is not cheap but it's a great experience. If you love food and appreciate good service you have to go!

    (5)

  • Meredith K.

    It's worth the drive from Boston. This restaurant is super cute in the heart of downtown. They have amazing food and service. From the beginning our meal was excellent. We were seated promptly, close to the front windows. Our server recommended a great bottle of wine and made excellent suggestions for apps/entrees for dinner. Pan seared foie gras was a spectacular treat (and thanks to that I will need to do an extra hour on the treadmill today...) Duck was also excellent. We will be back!

    (5)

  • Derek T.

    Just pick the 5 course tasting menu, trust the chef to send you something tasty you won't be disapointed!!!

    (5)

  • Liz D.

    Went there for restaurant week and everything was delicious, best gnocchi I have found in the city and they even put cookies in our car when we picked it up from the valet!

    (5)

  • Jodys C.

    small. loud. dark. not much atmosphere. trying to have a private conversation is impossible. My husband and I went for a romantic dinner at 6:00pm last Thursday...the place was practically empty. Servers were at our table every minute offering bread, wine, filling 3/4 full water glasses. We chose the 3 prixe fix meal plan for $40 which ended up to be much more because of the added fees. Supposed to get one appetizer, entree, and dessert but be cautious of the 2 figures next the choices you pick....you can easily add on more than the Prixe fix (fixed price?)..it is additional cost to the $40. Portions were very small (but I like that). We bought a modestly priced bottle of wine. our total bill was around $175 without tip ($205 with tip). Food was great, but not worth it. There are many, many other romantic, quiet, great atmosphere places to go in Providence. Won't be going back to Gracie's anytime soon.

    (2)

  • Eric H.

    We have been to Gracie's a number of times but this last visit took the cake. The service was exceptional as usual. The food was second to none. But what really took it to the next level was after we were gone. I left a comment card with my compliments to the staff and the kitchen and also mentioned how much I enjoyed my post meal cocktail and my wish to be able to make it at home. Yesterday I received a very nice thank you note along with the recipe for the cocktail I had. Now that's what I call hospitality. Thank you Gracie's for a wonderful experience!

    (5)

  • Kevin M.

    Went for a special birthday dinner with my wife. Ordered the 7 course tasting menu. The staff was nice, and very attentive. The food was pretty incredible. The only course that was underwhelming was the lead course of steak tartare. While it was good, it didn't wow me. The potato gnocchi with Brussels Sprouts was my favorite course, followed by the foie gras, and the duck. Most of the dishes emphasized winter vegetables, from Brussels sprouts to beets, to carrots and potatoes , and the pairings worked well with the earthiness of the meets. The only complaint I have is that there was a little too much time between some of the dishes.

    (5)

  • Bobby v.

    Exceptional food, period. The atmosphere is a bit, well, Pottery Barn, but even that can't take away from the absolute best, in season, balanced, and perfectly executed menu in Providence.

    (5)

  • Sarah I.

    Went here for my birthday - SO MUCH FUN! Seven course tastings. Even though I think duck liver is gross? I still love them. From the food and cocktails to the waitstaff to the atmostphere, even the little cookies the valet left in my car, everything was perfect. Couldn't have had a nicer evening.

    (5)

  • Jessica B.

    What else can be said- the food is always awesome here. Every. Time. And the cocktails ain't bad either. And I agree with David T.-- Dennis is a great server and knows just how to handle my husband's sarcastic sense of humor. :) Always an enjoyable experience.

    (5)

  • Chuck K.

    What superlatives are left? I've eaten seared scallops and gnocchi at the bar and the five-course tasting with my honey. Plus a number of special dinners for four in between. The menu is imaginative, the food is very very good, and the service is knowledgeable and attentive, but never pushy. I get to eat in some pretty good restaurants around the US and this is one of the favorites. The menu changes seasonally. Be adventurous, but try the gnocchi, scallops, short ribs, confit.

    (5)

  • David K.

    lovely evening, good value and excellent service

    (4)

  • Henry S.

    Best all around restaurant in Providence although somewhat expensive (per providence standards) for smallish portions. Great for special occasions and if you have the money and the time I cannot recommend their tasting menus highly enough. The only reason not to get the matching wines with it would be to allow yourself to sample their expertly crafted cocktails.

    (5)

  • Cheryl D.

    The best in Providence! Love the atmosphere, food, and service. Our "special" dinner place.

    (5)

  • andrew h.

    $5 cocktails, YUM! $30 prix fixe menu with local ingredients, yeah! Surcharges for any interesting menu item that is ~30% over a la carte pricing, meh... Cocktails are interesting, but measuring ingredients would help build a better balanced cocktail, I thought the aviation they mixed me was too sweet. Started with local Rhode Island litteneck clams. Bacon very delicate Creamy leeks off the hook. Clams fresh, just a bit sandy Breads beer/honey brown Bought in baguette Got two little bites from the kitchen, gratis, Salmon rillete with creme fraiche and crispy caper, and Mango and passionfruit sorbet. Duck with option for breast or leg. I took a leg, which also came with a small Foie ravioli. Chocolate pot au creme Gratis sweet nibbles as in other's photos. Total for dinner and drinks $55, a heck of a deal that I would probably pay twice for in my hometown of Washington DC.

    (4)

  • Lisa J.

    Thought Gracie's had a great feel to it. Loved the decor. The waitstaff was great but we did have to wait about 10 minutes or so before someone came to the table. The three out of four items we ordered were fantastic. I wouldn't however, recommend the pork chop dish. The pork was to be cooked medium and came out on the rare side. The meat was also very chewy and was very hard to cut even with a steak knife. It also lacked flavor I was thankful for the braised cabbage and cheesy grits which came with the dish because they were fantastic.

    (3)

  • Matthew V.

    I ate here recently for a work function, so I have no idea how much anything I ate cost. Because of the nature of the function we were presented with a smaller pre-fixe, and then were treated to small portions of several things. Everything I had was wonderful. There were great samplings of potato puffs and shots of parsnip soup. I ordered the salmon which was served on spaetzle and was out of this world. We were also treated with a small tasting of 3 desserts. The desserts earned these 5 stars all by themselves! The fact that all the hors d'oeuvres and the meal itself were also phenomenal just assures that I'll go back here someday on my own.

    (5)

  • Shar A.

    Went here for restaurant week and had a 3 course dinner. Sat at the bar while we waited for our table and received great service. Dinner service was fantastic as we had at least 3 waiters catering to us. Between each course we received a little tasting off the menu. Love it when restaurants do this! Food was really impressive. While the menu is seasonal, I do recommend the muscles, any fish on their menu, and the creme brulee. Definitely a nice place for a special evening!

    (4)

  • Dana L.

    Great service. Delicious food. Everything was made perfectly. The macarons were amazing. Usually they are heavy and too sweet but they make it light and tasty--amazing to say the least. Beautiful presentation and yummy dishes from the kitchen and palate cleaners. the valet even left cookies in the car!

    (5)

  • Corinne W.

    Gracie's is the most romantic place I've ever been to on a date. I love the stars all over, the candles, the fabulous service... they really know how to make you feel special. The best part is that the 3 course a la carte is only $35, which is very affordable considering you're getting three full courses including bread and surprise little amuse bouches between courses. The wine list is impeccable. The waitress that served my boyfriend and me was very professional but still down to earth. Just an all around amazing experience. Definitely to be continued!

    (5)

  • Tian Q.

    Although nothing on the menu really caught my eye, the execution of every course was simply spectacular alongside superb service. After throwing in the best complimentary artisan cheese-plate with a set of descriptions too long and fancy for my commoner brain to process, a perfectly-baked eggnog macaron to further satisfy my sweet tooth, and lastly an adorable thank you card offering me free drinks for the next visit... Gracie's had me completely head over heels, and I just wanted to put a ring on it.

    (5)

  • Stephanie A.

    I made a reservation for my boyfriend's birthday on a Tuesday night. Making a reservation online was very easy (through a site called Open Table -- a link is on Gracie's website) and even had a space for special requirements like allergies or the like (I wrote that it was a birthday dinner). When we arrived, the hostess took our coats and wished my boyfriend a happy birthday. There were little silver stars (confetti) on the table surrounding the candle, and they were even nice enough to give him a birthday card. The staff was incredibly friendly and attentive. We chose the $45 pre-fixe, 3 course meal. It was wonderful and worth every penny. I would recommend this place for anyone planning a special dinner.

    (5)

  • Lauren L.

    While I still had an amazing dinner the second time around, waiting 45 minutes for a bottle of wine is beyond unacceptable. The waitress apologized via a round of port, but I was kinda shocked at this level of carelessness from this awesome of a restaurant.

    (4)

  • Daniel L.

    We love Gracie's! We dined there earlier this year and had an excellent dining experience, so my fiancee asked to go there for her birthday. I must say, given our great dinner our previous visit, we had pretty high expectations. If anything, though, our expectations were exceeded! The food was fabulous, with my fiancee describing her butternut squash soup as being the best soup she's ever had, and my foie gras was over the top. Our entrees, scallops for her and a rib eye for me, were equally excellent. I agree with Scott K. in that the service here is probably among the best I've ever had at any restaurant, and I definitely like to eat out a lot. The entire staff, from the hostess, to the waitstaff, to the manager were all attentive and professional without being obsequious. They are the highlight to this excellent establishment. The high price definitely prohibits me from dining there as frequently as I would like, relegating it to a special occasion location, but Gracie's is most assuredly one of my favorite restaurants in Rhode Island.

    (5)

  • Steven H.

    Wonderful. Excellent food. Chef provides lots of great surprises.

    (5)

  • Lisa W.

    Food ranged from good to great but service was horrible. The hostess was not particularly pleasant and our waitress (Courtney) was sullen and slow. Although the other staff (those who brought bread, served the food, etc.) were lovely, the waitress had such an unpleasant attitude that it spoiled our evening. I had flown in from London to make sure I could celebrate my daughter's birthday that evening at a nice restaurant, and was looking forward to a good experience at a restaurant with a great reputation. What should have been a festive birthday dinner with our daughter was ruined and we will be having a do-over elsewhere.

    (2)

  • michelle c.

    Delicious, amazing, great service. Everything was incredibly fresh, well seasoned and presented beautifully. We had the duck and venison and it was cooked to perfection.

    (5)

  • Katie A.

    Not only does Gracie's have amazing food, but the waiters and chefs are very food-allergy conscientious. Our table of three had two distinct dietary requirements, but the varied waiters who brought around amuse-bouches never slipped up, and all of our food items were properly altered to deal with our food issues. I felt very safe eating gluten-free at Gracie's. The waiters are ultra-attentive throughout your meal, and expect it to be a leisurely one. The three-course prix fixe is a great deal, though you will be stuffed!! Also, free valet parking (although of course you should tip) makes getting there a breeze despite the downtown location.

    (5)

  • Lex A.

    Another wonderful and memorable meal at Gracie's! This is a great place to celebrate a special occasion or just to enjoy an artistic experience of food. The service is wonderful as well! If you want a truly special and adventurous experience, try a blind tasting (5, 7, or 9 courses)-- you don't know what the chef is preparing until it arrives at your table: always interesting and perfectly flavored! We did a 3 course meal, paired with some nice wines as well.. My baby greens salad was perfect, topped with some delicate potato chips and lovely blue cheese. Their gnocchi is also a fantastic dish to begin your meal with-- as with everything, the flavoring is perfect The duck is just fantastic, served with toasty grits and a lovely glaze... The wine educator paired it with a lovely Portuguese red wine. All of their deserts are fantatic.. Art through pastry. Simply put-- go here and enjoy a truly special meal!

    (5)

  • Holly K.

    I had a great dinner at Gracie's! I planned a surprise birthday dinner for ten and was really looking forward to the evening. The called me the day of to let me know the private dining room downstairs had not been booked so they were happy to move our party there. I really, really, appreciated that. They didn't have to do that, but they still did! And I mean who doesn't love the confetti stars on the table when you are celebrating the special occasion. The champagne toast was also a nice touch. The bread basket was super impressive and delicious. I need to have that pickle bread again! I went with the three course prix fixe $45 option. I thought each group had a good selection. I went with the gnocchi, it was a little softer than I would have liked, but overall pretty tasty. My fish was fresh and delicious. They brought out the wrong dessert but quickly rectified it. I got some type of blueberry dessert it was okay, I tried the peanut butter cheesecake and well that thing was delicious. I definitely had ordering remorse. One of the few things I wasn't a fan of was the lack of certain options on the wines by the glass list. They didn't include a sauvignon blanc or a sweeter wine option thats not as sweet as a dessert wine. Overall I thought it was really good and the ambiance was great. But, was it up there on the best foods I have eaten list? Definitely not. I would give them another try for sure, but with so many other great options in the area it would be a tough choice.

    (4)

  • Jen W.

    Gracie's came highly recommended as a local source restaurant who have their own garden right in PVD on the roof. We decided to try the 5 course tasting menu with wine pairing. To start with, I made reservations (on-line through Open Table) a week in advance and left a note for the staff. The day of our reservation they called to be sure I had all the information I needed. Great customer service from the start. The valet parking is wonderful. We had to wait just a bit for the valet to return, but there is a spot directly in front of the restaurant to wait and he was very personable and professional. He left us a cookie, which I brought home to my Fav. We were seated immediately at a large table. There was plenty of room to spread out (no bumping elbows) and for lots of plates and glasses. On the way to our table three staff members gave us smiles and an 'enjoy your meal'! There are so many staff members here! The hostess offered us menus, another came by with water (which they were attentive to all evening), another came by with a large basket of three types of bread and served each of us according to our preference. Someone with the bread basket came around four more times; just to check in. After all this attention, our waitress came over. We discussed the tasting menu and she took down a list of our food allergies and anything we don't like to eat (my daughter won't eat anything with bell peppers). I have a lot of food sensitivities and the Chef did a wonderful job addressing them, for which I am very thankful. The kitchen sent out amuse bouche. It was beautiful and so tasty. Lots going on in this tasty little morsel! For each course the wine selection arrives a few minutes before the food and the wine steward (or sommelier) gives the wine name, the vineyard, grape and brief notes about the wine. I recommend getting a photo of each bottle. Some of these wines were so amazing I want to add them to my wine cellar but I can't remember the names! (OK, I don't have a wine cellar, but I would definitely stock up on a few) We had several wine stewards and they are all enthusiastic about their wines. It was wonderful to talk with them. We decided on the tasting menu as a bit of an adventure and our first course was steak tartar. I primarily eat a vegetable based diet with meat protein thrown in from time to time so steak tartar was a real surprise for me but I dug right in and WOW, that is one very tasty dish. Beautiful to look at, lots of flavor. I'm so glad that was our first surprise. There is lots of time to linger over the courses and enjoy the wines. With the conversation flowing, mostly about what we were eating and drinking, it seemed like our next course came right out. In all, our 5 course meal took 2 1/2 hours! Each of the courses was something to ooh and ahh about. I enjoyed our pasta course, which was different than my dining companions due to my food limitations. Their pasta included muscles in a tomato and bacon broth that was smokey and everyone raved about. Mine included mushrooms in a buttery sauce that I could have eaten all night! The pastry chef sent out a melon-grapefruit sorbet between our third and fourth courses to clear the pallet that was very much appreciated, as were the macaroons sent out at the end. Bite size tasty morsels. Gracie's is an expensive evening to be sure and a real treat for the senses. Every staff member was delightful, the wines were varied and each one a stand out. (What was that red wine served with our squab?! Italian? With leathery notes. I want more!) We all want to try Gracie's again. This time from the menu and I will definitely ask for a wine recommendation from their enthusiastic staff.

    (4)

  • Jamey B.

    My entire experience at Gracie's can probably be summed up with the phrase "gives the appearance of". They seem to have achieved a scientific level of fine cuisine, which, unfortunately, leaves several things lacking. We went for a special occasion (birthday) with another couple. We were seated by the bathroom and the server station, so... that sucked. The booth was comfy, but the party next to us kept bitching about the lighting and having the staff mess with it. Ambience: decidedly average The staff was coordinated but fairly undereducated about the meal. I caught several mistakes in descriptions as we went through the meal and the servers lacked a fundamental understanding of the ingredients. Nothing was delayed and requests were carried out in a timely fashion though not swift. Service: perfunctory The food itself was tasty and well put together, but only a few of the five course stood out to me. Granted, it is quite tricky to blow a customer away with each course, but the appetizer was forgettablea and the dessert just didn't come together properly. The fish course was excellent, as was the pasta. The gnocchi was fluffy and not overcooked. My glass of wine from the reserve selection was also excellent. Overall I was very pleased with the quality and presentation of the dishes. The professionalism and training in the kitchen was very evident even if lacking in the front of the house. Food: Very good Overall I was underwhelmed with Gracie's in relation to my expectations. There is just too much competition in this town for me to choose this for a special occasion again, but on the other hand if you want a certain standard without worrying about having anything go wrong, this is probably your place.

    (3)

  • Edward W.

    Truly amazing in every sense. Exceptional service was 5 stars easy. They even had a tool to wipe away the crumbs off your table. Also offers 5 different kinds of bread to start with, and I loved them all. Got the 3 course Prix Fixe for $45, which was a steal. Appetizers: Sherry Roasted Beef Salad - Easily best appetizer. Sweet & crunchy Baby Green Salad - Nothing special, but still good. Just like any other salad Main Entree: Rigatoni Campanaro - Very good meat with a slightly spicy sauce. Also has very thick and chewy rigatoni Crescent Farms Duck - Favorite dish of the night. Very juicy and tender duck with perfect seasonings. A must eat. Dessert: Dark Chocolate Cake - the better dessert. Came with mango slices and mango sherbet. Creme Brulee - Very good in its own way. Caramel has a tiny hint of bitterness but I feel it complements the sweet custard well Complementary tasters: Peas in yogurt, elderflower, and potato chips - I'll never eat peas any other way again. Ridiculously good. Pineapple Mint Sherbet - If this was actually sold, I'd buy a tub, then eat it all within 10 minutes. Espresso Flavored Macarons - Pretty good, but then again I'm not a good judge of character for anything coffee flavored.

    (5)

  • Elisabeth C.

    We were here for a private event during a conference. The dinner we had was lovely. really tasty, elegantly prepared, nice atmosphere. I had salad, roast chicken and root vegetables and all the desserts i could manage because they were really really good. The service was really good and all around i was impressed by their hospitality.

    (4)

  • Hilary H.

    Gracie's is still 5 stars in my book because they're still amazing in every way... and then some. When my husband and I want to linger over a gorgeous meal, celebrating something special or just simply being together, we come to Gracie's because, in my opinion, it just cannot be matched. While the ambience and decor are relaxed and comfortable, this is definitely a special place. You're never rushed through a meal, you're actually encouraged to linger and enjoy every bite. They'll even bring out treats from the kitchen to compliment our experience, and take special precaution at the start of each meal to avoid any food allergies or aversions. So thoughtful. The food is incredible -- as beautiful as it is delicious -- and always changing according to what's fresh, in season and local. Chef Matt Vargas is a singular talent, and one to appreciate as much as possible. I've had everything from traditional RI littlenecks taken to the next level to his always amazing duck breast (my husband's favorite) and am alway blown away by the depth and perfection of his flavors, plating and attention to detail. Each plate has a touch of whimsy, be it a splash of color from an in-season edible bloom or a thoughtful arrangement of braised shallots to enhance a smoked pork dish. Everything works together to create a feast for the senses, and I love it. ... But what really makes Gracie's shine is the impeccable, thoughtful service. I can't rave enough about the friendly, gracious and perfectly-trained staff. Every person know the menu, wine list and drink menu inside and out and can make a recommendation without a second thought. They're always welcoming, warm and professional, and after coming here regularly for the last 6 years, it still stuns me when they remember small details and, of course, our food allergies. They're just plain sweet but still incredibly polished, which makes all the difference when you're spending a nice amount of money on a meal. They know you're there for a special experience, and they make it so. They really do. So, with all the amazing places to eat in this city, if you're searching for a romantic, special, leisurely meal I implore you to book a night at Gracie's. If it's just the two of you, request their special table, and thank me later. You're in for an incredible night.

    (5)

  • Lizzie R.

    When asked if they get their beets from Schrute Farms, needless to say this reference sourly went way over their heads. Aside from that mega disappointment, Gracie's delivered a great meal. I began with the tomato burrata. The mozzarella cheese was definitely made in-house. Creamiest cheese I've ever had. My boyfriend got fresh gnocchi; lightest we've ever tried. I selected wheat bread with a beer glaze; one of the meal highlights. So addicting I checked Ellie's hours while eating it and plan on going tomorrow to purchase. I chose the bass for dinner but truthfully wish I chose the summer vegetable selection instead. The fish was cooked perfectly but wasn't paired with veggies I enjoy (chickpea salad). My boyfriend got the duck and said it was amazing. The dessert was killer and the main reason I'm rating this a 5 star meal. I never order dessert anywhere but chose the prefix menu which came with it. Dessert was prepared with fresh succulent mint ice cream and pockets of dark chocolate paradise. Will definitely get the same bread and dessert upon return. Will definitely try a different entree. Praise the dessert goddess that crafted that dessert. Uploading food porn to this review to make everyone jelly. *sour about the fact there is no bread basket. give me more bread.

    (5)

  • Liz M.

    Wow just wow. ... If your looking for an impeccable dining experience this is the place to be. On a regular basis they may be a little pricy but it's restaurant week! My girlfriends and I went last night and it was an amazing meal and a great bargain at 35$ a person. Of course we started off with drinks I had a strawberry drink made with tequila lime basil and a peppered rim. I need to go back just to try more drinks ! They Came around with a break basket. I had beer bread and cheddar bread. Fresh butter on both. Yummy. For my appetizer I had burata. If you don't know it's fresh mozzarella cheese with a creamy center. It was served with fresh tomatoes and basil and a amazing dressing. I chose the sausage pasta. It tasted home made and the sausage flavor was infused in every bite. It was dressed with chunk of feta cheese. They brought over a palate cleansing sorbet that was a small bite of happiness. For dessert oh my desert. Wow. I had the chocolate cake. It was beautifully presented with two round flourless cakes with mint basil and pistachio. I didn't even offer to share it because it was that amazing ! As if dinner was not enough they gave us cappuccino flavored macaroons which are from Ellie's bakery which i believe is the same company. Again wow. Our servers were amazing. Making sure we had fresh drinks and filled waters. They explained the menu and made recommendations. This was a dining experience I won't soon forget and can't wait to go back. Also if you valet your car they leave little Chocolate chip cookies it in. Yummy. Go there as soon as you can. What a great Place !

    (5)

  • Naomi R.

    We drove almost two hours there and because of snow, almost three hours home. And was it worth it? Without a doubt! The versatility of the dinner options are awesome. Order a la carte, order 3 course tasting menu of designated options, or splurge on a 5, 7, or 9 course tasting. We did the 7. 5 courses is a cold app, pasta, fish, meat, dessert. 7 adds in foie gras and dessert. 9 adds in 2 more desserts. Oy vey. Everything was fabulous. Just be aware that it's not a "quiet" restaurant. Theres hustle ad bustle, but not in a bad way. We only made a Saturday night reservation a week in advance and could only get a high-top table, but it wasn't a problem. People sitting at the bar still got tasting menus. We were greeted with a happy birthday card on the table and a complimentary glass of cava to toast one another. And the table was sprinkled with confetti. nice touch. Be sure you have room for bread. They make it all in house. And there's numerous options. My fav tonight was the red onion sea salt foccacia. Hubs liked the beer bread with maple honey glaze. The seven courses were incredible. I loved every single one, but the foie gras was delectable and the butter poached lobster with fennel hollandaise was remarkable. Dessert was good. But here's what did us in as Gracie's really has their act together- we got in the car, and there were fresh homemade cookies for us for the drive home. They don't miss a beat. We will totally be back. No doubt. Worth every penny.

    (5)

  • Emily S.

    Gracie's really is as good as it gets, I read the Yelp reviews and thought it was going to be good but couldn't believe it blew our expectations away! Food quality taste and presentation, service, ambiance... everything was just incredible. We did make a reservation ahead of time because it was a Friday night... we ended up with this amazing table in kind of a little nook just for the two of us, we loved it! I will definitely make a reservation and request this table for sure if it is a future special occasion. Although tempted by the 5 course chef menu we decided to try the pre fixe 3 course menu since it was our first experience here... and we started with the artisan cheese plate before our 3 courses... absolutely everything we ate was great... above the delicious food we ordered (1st course both gnocchi, 2nd course lamb for husband local fish for me, 3rd course both dark chocolate cremeux) the kitchen also sent out some additional treats, a bite of olive bruschetta before our cheese plate and ending the night with an espresso macaroon after dessert. OH and we also began with some delicious bread, our server came with a bread basket full of some different flavors and you get to pick. Throughout the evening we felt very well taken care of. I really felt like the staff wanted to make sure we had a perfect dinner. Some other little details made our dining experience nicer too... a bite of lemon/peach sorbet between courses (presented on a plate with a nice quote), fresh silverware with each course, etc. The drinks were also phenomenal! Very different and just really good.... I fell in love with the Berry Fierce hubby liked the Mint to Be. A really great night... will definitely return!

    (5)

  • Reggie M.

    Our friend decided to have his 30th birthday in Providence, Rhode Island. Incidentally, the city was celebrating their LGBTQ pride week as well. Having a 4.5 star rating on Yelp, we unanimously agreed to booked at Gracie's. It's somewhat dressy but the ambiance is cozy. The tables are set far enough apart from other tables for everyone to enjoy their intimate dining. We decided to go for the 3 course prix fixe dinner. We started of with a bottle of 2010 mountain cuvée, they served it together with an Amuse-Bouche of arugula, rhubarb, goat cheese pesto with wildflowers and pine nuts. I chose russet potato gnocchi as my appetizer; it's a braised rabbit, fava beans, black trumpet mushrooms and pecorino. I found it very filling and piquant. A mouthwatering raspberry sorbet was served as intermezzo to clean our palette. My main entrée was the crescent farms duck with red quinoa, turnip, fiddlehead ferns, green strawberry and rhubarb. The serving was ample and it was cooked to perfection. My dessert selection of yogurt panna cotta; rhubarb, fennel meringue, cornbread and orange thyme gelato was simply epicurean. The waiter bought some delicious macaroons with the bill to seal our lovely dinner. It's not very often that I experienced great customer service together with great food. This place is highly recommended.

    (5)

  • Jerry C.

    Arriving from NYC in two carloads of guys celebrating our friend's 30th birthday last Friday, I was charged with quickly finding an acceptable place for the big dinner on Saturday. Requirements from the birthday boy included a classy atmosphere, not too big a hit on the wallet, not dressy (we basically only came with t-shirts), and upscale cuisine. Oh and yummy bone marrow! Searching Yelp for "bone marrow"...besides a bunch of transplant doctors, Gracie's name popped up. Who knew? The menu didn't include bone marrow, but the great looking Yelp photos and an open reservation at 9:30 sealed the deal. We just hoped Gracie's would look past our t-shirts since Yelp Dress said "Dressy." Luckily Gracie's let their dress code standards slack for us, possibly due to our beautiful glowstick necklaces but more likely because the Rhode Island Pride Parade complete with Dorothy, the witches, Rocky Horror, zombies and half-naked leathermen was marching right past their windows. Gracie's real deal is the $40 prix fixe, 3-course dinner, basically select choices from their main menu. My first course sherry roasted beet salad with blood orange vinaigrette and second course Crescent Farms duck were both excellent! While I usually don't like too much salt on my food, the duck had a nice salty balance from the perfectly rendered roast skin, offset by the medium rare meat, red quinoa and slightly bitter baby white radishes. Awesome and highly recommended! The creme brûlée was from creamy Madagascar vanilla beans. So delicious. Gracie's has a great wine list in a wide range of prices. I selected a bottle of Chapellet Vineyards' Cervantes Mountain Curvee, Napa Valley 2011. The red wine blend was terrific with dinner. Service was on the money and well paced. Our waitress was personable and the bussers were numerous and quick. All the wait staff looked like they were attending college or just graduated, and seemed to be well trained in customer service. A busser didn't know the answer to one of our questions regarding what we just ate, and he came back from the kitchen with a thorough answer. Thanks to Gracie's our Birthday boy had one surprise candle on his dessert, was happy and full. We were all highly satisfied. When we come back to Providence, I'm sure Gracie's will once again be on our itinerary.

    (5)

  • D. F.

    It's simple. You go there and sit at the semi-private table behind the hostess stand. You order the seven course tasting menu with wine pairing. You sit back and enjoy a two hour creative culinary adventure that is simply the best meal you can get in the city of Providence -- and, I'll say it, contends with some of the top restaurants in Boston. My wife and I have done this four times and four times been very impressed.

    (5)

  • Rebecca V.

    I've been to Gracie's a number of times over the years. The experience and the way the menu works is great -- the prix fixe menus give you an opportunity to have 3 or 5 course meals at a fairly reasonable price, especially during restaurant week. In addition, there's a variety of fresh bread baked at Ellie's Bakery, Gracie's bakery spinoff, and usually three amuse-bouche items between courses. I've had some truly great meals here -- hearty duck with cherry sauce in the winter, and exciting desserts year round. The past few times I've gone, though, there have been errors in the conception and execution of the dishes that are too much to overlook. In March, I ordered a duck dish that would have been excellent, had the carefully placed cubes of root vegetables also been cooked to tenderness--alas, they were almost raw. When I went for restaurant week, I was disappointed by the service -- I didn't receive the first amuse-bouche and had to ask for bread. The appetizer--gnochhi-was truly great, pillowy and fresh. The entree, bass with cockles, pickled peppers, and tomato water left much to be desired. The bass's skin wasn't crispy, and basically slid off as one piece; the three tiny cockles didn't add much, and the dish was, overall, overwhelmed by acid and pretty one-note. The toffee pavolva featured a puzzing mix of ingredients--a meriunge cookie play on a pavolva that was hard rather than pillowy, a creme angalais on top, strawberries on the side, overly-hard gingersnaps crumbled on the other side, and a small scoop of toffee ice cream. These things didn't come together in anything like a pavolva, which was a bit of a disappointment, as I was expecting a truly stunning dessert. While Gracie's sometimes provides a stellar experience, I don't think I'll be coming back -- there's a bit too much inconsistency in service and food.

    (3)

  • Andre V.

    Sometimes it's easy to forget that we go to a nice restaurant, not just for a good meal but for the experience as well. I've been to quite a few good restaurants and had a great dish or two and thoroughly enjoyed it. When we went to Gracie's recently, the whole experience was "delightful". I never use that word but in this case its pretty spot on. The restaurant had a nice relaxed ambiance to it. Our waiter was awesome. I requested a cocktail that wasn't on the menu and after checking with the bartender, he shortly returned with an awesome drink that was exactly what I wanted. The apps were stellar but special points have to go to the corn soup with lobster and bacon (incredibly good). Post apps; while we awaited our entree, the waiter returned with a complimentary peach sorbet amuse bouche from the chef as an apology for the delay of our entree (we didn't even notice a delay). Speaking of the entree...they served up the absolute most tender, most delicious cut of pork I have ever had in my entire life. Hats of to the chef for the perfect cook on it and perfect seasoning. I could go into how fantastic the desserts were but I expected no less by this point. What sealed the deal for us though was after the valet brought the car back around, we found complimentary freshly baked chocolate chip cookies waiting for us! Gracie's was an absolute delight and can't recommend it highly enough.

    (5)

  • Chris T.

    Everything is top-notch! - Environment was classy, busy, yet still romantic without being too noisy or congested. The candle-lit tables were a nice touch! - The food was excellent. I ordered the 3-course fixed menu option: gnocchi for my appetizer (really good), but I prefered the soup appetizer even more; duck for entree (excellent)... which is better than the fish; black-bottom cheesecake for dessert (amazing). The presentation was pretty cool, too. - Price was very reasonable; good value - Service was very on top of things, although the timing of the food was really slow. I'd say this was 3/5, but everything else was 5/5. - Extra Credit: Complimentary valet parking, which was awesome. Also, my car had a window malfunction, and the valet driver graciously made it up to me by giving us a bag full of cookie treats.

    (5)

  • Avinash R.

    We did the 5-course tasting menu at Gracie's and overall I didn't think it was good value for money. While the food was good (but not truly extraordinary), I think the portions overall were tiny and I didn't feel satiated at the end. You're better off sticking to the 3-course Prix Fixe menu or just ordering a la carte.

    (3)

  • Jason N.

    Came during restaurant week to check out what we could get. The duck was the best I have had anywhere and having my meal with wine pairing made it even more enjoyable. The staff is very knowledgeable about there cuisine and wines. If you have not been it is worth every penny just for the experience. I will be returning soon.

    (5)

  • Celeste L.

    We dined at Gracie's for a Valentine dinner and it was just amazing! We went with the 7-course tasting menu and I paired mine with a wine tasting! I cannot say enough about the quality of the food, the wait staff, the customer service, the special treats, the wine, and did I say the Food! It was a tasting menu so the dishes were small but perfect....the flavors and ingredients were abundant and by the end of the meal, we were more than satisfied! It was simply wonderful! We would definitely go again! This restaurant knows how it's done. Special treats throughout the meal and treats in your pocket and car when the valet brings it around. Can't say enough about this wonderful place.

    (5)

  • Margaret B.

    My friend and I recently ate at Gracie's - we had the five course tasting menu paired with wine. I'm not even sure where to begin. The food was awful and the portions very small (even for a tasting menu). I can't even think of one good thing to say about the experience except that it really is a case of "the Emperor has no clothes." I just don't understand the appeal unless the regular menu is different. The meal was part of a hotel package offerd through the Biltmore, and it was a gift, so I'm not sure how much it cost ( but I'm guessing at least $100 a person.) the wine was good and the service was too but the restaurant itself was very cold and uninviting. I actually had to put my coat on halfway through the evening. providence is a great restaurant city - I've had dinner in several places that would put Gracie's to shame ( and for half the money). Never again.

    (1)

  • Claire C.

    A gem. Eating here is a fine dining experience that rivals what big cities like San Francisco has to offer. Wonderful service, gorgeous food and a beautiful decor make for a wonderful dining experience. Highly recommended. Come up with something to celebrate and go.

    (5)

  • Erica C.

    I was here for a large event, with the PVD Lady Project, and the food was served family style at table. My first time and it was delicious. Which was really impressive considering they were serving large volumes of the same dishes to a group of 60 plus. We've all been to conferences and weddings at pricy restaurants where they have to serve large groups. Usually the food is lack luster at best. Not the case with Gracie's. Wonderful service and a great meal. I'll be back again on my own.

    (4)

  • Leslie N.

    I'm in awe. My girlfriends and I went to Gracie's for this summer's Providence Restaurant Week, and it was definitely an experience to remember. The atmosphere was lively, but also warm and inviting. The service was absolutely impeccable. And the food... I started with the gnocchi. It is making me almost cry remembering it. As only an amateur foodie, I feel unequipped to describe it with justice. Suffice to say, it did melt in my mouth, it was a symphony of flavors, and I would not be surprised if I had dreams about it. It was that good. Then came the main course. Gracie's is known for their duck, and it is clear why. It was cooked perfectly - without a hint of gaminess, just full flavor - alongside sweet onions and bing cherries. Unbelievable. Last, I had the plum and chocolate torte, and yup, you guessed it - it was the perfect finale. All along the way, we were also served various amuse bouches. One was an ultra-fresh peach sorbet, which I would like to get my hands on more of (if only I knew how...). But Gracie's didn't even stop there. On your way out the door, we helped ourselves to a variety of complimentary baked goods. And those of us who valeted found a pleasant surprise waiting for us in our cars! Gracie's goes above and beyond, both with their culinary masterpieces and unheard of customer service. They are a one of a kind Providence gem! Oh I almost forgot! I also had one of Gracie's signature cocktails. It was called (I swear) thesexiestdamncocktailintheroom. Both sweet and savory, it was a fascinating gin-based concoction that included flavors of anise, strawberry, rhubarb and lime. I don't know how someone came up with it, but two thumbs up!

    (5)

  • Jacob N.

    Somewhere in the ethos the Platonic ideal of a restaurant is drawn up in the heavens and the constellations form the Gracie's facade. There's lots of funny little dishes they bring in between courses. They put glitter on your table. GLITTER. What more can you ask for?

    (5)

  • Shannon S.

    Amazing experience. Took other reviewers' suggestion and did the chef tasting with wine pairing. The check at the end was a bit of a shock, but well worth it for the quality of food and service. Such a treat and pleasant surprise nearby!

    (5)

  • Todd M.

    We recently went to Gracie's for the first time last week for an anniversary celebration. I let them know ahead of time and the night was orchestrated magnificently. A romantic table, star glitter, poetry, champagne and an attentive staff. We chose the 5-course prix fixe menu and it was a masterpiece of food, presentation, wine and beautiful waiting. The food was delicious and well proportioned. We requested that it be a slow even paced night and we had the best dining experience in a long time. Gracie's, the chef, the staff, even a chocolate chip treat in the drink well left by the valet; perfect!! Price was to be expected for this wonderful event and I would do it again in a heartbeat. Absolutely beautiful!

    (5)

  • Connie W.

    Gracie's: the play-by-play 1. You will be directed to your table, sit down, and have a moment to admire the star motif from the star punch-out on the menu to the hanging star lanterns and the patterns on the cushions. You'll also notice that the silverware is very nicked - a sign of disgusting old cheapness in any regular restaurant, but at Gracie's, an indication of character and tradition. 2. A waitress will ask if you want tap water or some super fancy sparkling pure water. Your tongue will go on autopilot and spit out "Just iced tap water please." 3. You'll stare at the menu for what feels like hours, making up your mind and changing it twenty two times. One of you will stare at the menu for two minutes, look up, and ask, "Should I ask for an English menu?" 4. The waitress will come take your order. Your table will order, and after everyone is done, two people will change their minds and order something else. The waitress will appear to happily make the change and then whisk herself away to save herself from a whole table of fickle minds. 5. Bread lady will come with foccacia, beer bread, French baguette, and fennel seed raisin bread. She will encourage you to take more than one, and to eat it with the whipped butter topped with coarse salt. Focaccia will be the most delicious. 6. Another waitress will come by with tiny glass cups of watermelon juice with drops of rosemary oil, a palate cleanser between bread and appetizer. 7. Conversation will effervesce and immediately be put on hold when waiters and waitresses approach with armfuls of large white plates. You devour your poached egg and Berkshire pork belly. 8. Another palette cleanser - a lemon sorbet with the essence of lemon thyme served in the shape of a cute round bonbon on an asian soup spoon. 9. Entrees will arrive. The evening will begin to get dark, so you move the candle closer to your plate to snap a good picture. 10. The table is cleared of everything except the candle, and the cutest dessert spoon and fork will be placed in front of you. 11. Desserts arrive. 12. Hazelnut macaroons on a silver star plate arrive. You savor your small piece in five bites. 13. Valet parking guy will leave three bags of round chocolate chip cookies in your car. You share a cookie with someone because you are just too full, but the bittersweet chocolate throughout the tender cake-like cookie is very good. Price: $25-$48 (entree), $30 prix-fixe 3-course meal Service: +++++ Food: +++++ Will go again: YES Best dish (so far): Slow Poached Zephyr Farms Egg What's awesome about this place: amazing service, beautiful food, seasonal menu, "between course" surprises

    (5)

  • Cat M.

    Visited Gracie's for my mother's birthday. Started with the baby greens salad and so did my dad. It was spring mix taken out of the bag and placed on the plate. It was supposed to have blue cheese on it but they must have forgot. For dinner I had the rigatoni which was good but nothing special. Dad had the black bass. It was extremely tiny portion and was not cut properly so his filet contained bones. A trained chef should never end up with bones in his filet. Mom had scallops which she said were good but had sand in one of them. Also a really small portion. We did not stay for dessert mainly because we were just not impressed. Overpriced and I could have made a better Birthday dinner at home. Update: Woman below offer to provide a giftcard so we could try Gracie's again (we certainly wouldn't be paying to eat there again at this point). She never responded to my emails and so far (after a month) no giftcard has appears. Don't be fooled by there attempt to make things right.

    (3)

  • Michael C.

    Gracie's is one of the best dining experience you can ask for. They have impeccable service, a seasonal menu, private dining areas, offer various tasting menus as well as an a la carte, plenty of amuse bouche (bonus dishes from the chef), and a perfect atmosphere. A little tip, the Beer Bread is amazing, don't fill up on it. Here is what we had: Native Sweet Corn Soup with Lobster - corn soup is mixed with the lobster table side. Great starter. Heirloom Tomato Salad - Perfect and simple. Tomato's are mixed with fresh mozzarella and a balsamic glaze Crescent Farms Duck - One of the best duck legs ever Sea Bass with Lentils - The bass was cooked perfectly and the lentils it was cooked over had a smokey bacon flavor Gracie's Crème Brulée - Flawless vanilla creme brulée, the top of it was very crunchy, just how I like it Rainier Cherry Tart - The tart was just the starter, it came with a Neapolitan ice cream that was more like a mousse, great!

    (5)

  • Rebecca H.

    Land a second date. Pop the question. Woo a client. Indulge your innermost foodie fantasies. If there is one place in Providence where you will invariably enjoy a five star meal sans pretension, and achieve near-certain success with any four of those aforementioned goals, Gracie's is it. When anyone asks me for a rundown of the top restaurants in the city, Gracie's is usually the first and fastest word out of my mouth. The menu is filled with local, seasonal and creative dishes. The service is warm, smart, informed, crisp perfection. You'll often have a couple of servers dedicated to overseeing different aspects of your experience, each there to ensure that it's as flawless as possible. I've enjoyed both restaurant week prix fixe offerings and a five course tasting menu with wine pairings at Gracie's. I always come away thoroughly impressed with the attention to detail that is apparent in every aspect of a meal here. This place can hold its own against the greatest dining options in New York City, such as Le Bernardin, where I've noticed the same wonderful tension of flair and restraint displayed on plate after memorable plate. The crowning glory of a dinner at Gracie's comes as a delightful surprise on your way home from the restaurant. The valet has tucked a bag of fresh, delicious chocolate chip cookies discreetly into your car's cup holder. It's probably your second dessert of the evening, but don't deny yourself this one, final indulgence: they are meant to be finished before you get home. It's the best possible closure to a beautiful evening. Way to "say goodnight, Gracie's!"

    (5)

  • Kate L.

    ALWAYS a great meal and fabulous service. Hands down the best restaurant in Providence!!!

    (5)

  • Renee W.

    Great service, AMAZING FOOD!, amazing people, most adorable and chic atomostphere, and a very comfy feeling. Adrian Bane was the best chef there!

    (5)

  • Steph C.

    My parents took me here for my birthday and it was fabulous. The staff was extremely friendly and in high-spirits. They had even decorated our table with confetti stars and inserted a "Happy Birthday" page in my menu. The food was absolutely delicious as well. We had their tasting, where wine was paired with each dish. I would highly recommending Gracie's, especially for special occasions.

    (5)

  • Ryann T.

    I came to Providence for a weekend getaway from NYC, I went to college in Providence so I knew there were an endless amount of amazing places to eat but making a dinner reservations at Gracie's was definitely the best part of my trip. I chose to participate in the 3 course prefixed menu (great deal!) and I enjoyed every last bite. Everything was cooked to perfection and tasted so fresh and you could tell a lot of thought went into the preparation of each dish. It got a little busy so our main entrée took a little longer then they had planned, but we were enjoying the ambiance so much and the fact that the waiters brought over several tasting of appetizers that were also on the prefixed menu (free of charge) along with bread from their local bakery down the street that we didn't even notice. Gracie's is nothing short of a diamond in the rough and I will definitely be making reservations here every time I visit. Also! our waiter was extremely knowledgeable about the menu very refreshing and helpful, had great recommendations for delicious cocktails.

    (5)

  • Na P.

    The service was nice, even though waited a bit longer in the beginning for the waitress to take our orders. Thier food wasnt great, its extremly average and we thought the dishes are all very salty, the little treats on the house were very nice touch up as well as the little macroon for complimentary. service was good, but wont go back again.

    (3)

  • Joshua A.

    For being a first timer here and having little to no experience dining at a venue of this style I was slightly apprehensive. But the wait staff,food,ambiance,and just overall experience is something I wish to repeat again. Thank you Gracie's for making this birthday beyond amazing!

    (5)

  • Joel G.

    Summary: Tasty dishes; beautiful presentation; excruciatingly slow service. Not sure if we came on an off night, but most courses had a 20-30 minute wait between each one. While the courses were tasty, it was hard to stay excited and engaged with such long waits. Saw most parties around us yawning and looking at their watches (too).

    (2)

  • Carl S.

    OK, so put ur children to bed b/c this next story is inappropriate for anyone under the tender age of 12. ok so we chillin at a gentlemens club in providence, rode island, and my homie is getting really riled up. Like he keeps leaning over and whipsering "i think imma slap a stripper son" and im like "nooooo du, we gonna get kicked out of this chill establishment" and homie just looks at me with a stupid grin and im all "oh shit he finna slap a cheek" lo and behold dear readers my homie slaps a stripper's butt cheek with more power and fury than a million volcanoes exploding at once stripper is knocked down by the sheer force of homie's extended open palm and her cheek burns brighter than a thousand suns. the chief of the strip club comes over to us and he's just like "nope, no way, nope." long story short we get kicked out of the strip club and we all :'( :'( :'( so homie suggests we lighten our heavy hearts at a local restauraant called" gracies" and im all "ok" gracies is a modern american restaurant in providence RI that is also conveniently located acreoss the street from a gentlemens club (aka strip club) we invited the stripper my homie slapped because we felt really bad, and I think she had a good time we got the 5 course menu which is the most gangster choice of dining experiences because 7 courses is absurd and only peasants and bougie assholes eat à la carte. the stripper (her name is dior) is getting real aggressive regarding wine choices, and the establishment is real good about accomodating her exotic tastes (i.e. they got some good italian muscadeto wine for the discerning stripper) While we are numming some delicious treats (i.e. pastas w/ duck meats, crispy pan-friend fluke, house mortadella), Dior tells us her life story which is really important to relate to you: Dior was a brown university student that, once she graduated, realized that Brown university is a shit school that educates borderline idiots with no motivation in life (her words, dont kill messenger pls). She cant get job and spends all day cryin. Brown university presenident sends her an email informing Dior that there is an opening at his favorite strip club and that he wants to see her nekked, and she is forced to accept this vulgar proposal in order to support her self. the decor is pretty nice at gracies, but nothing wild. The food is srsly great #realtalk and will make you want to eat until you dead. I almost died eating here b/c it was so good. It's nice to go somewhere that really takes its time with every part of the dining experience NAHMEAN?????????????????????????????????? 10/10 very great!!!!! ahhahaha THANKS GRACIES SORRY BOUT THE SLAP DIOR

    (5)

  • Rick M.

    We are visiting from NYC and our friend brought us to Gracie's, considered one of the best restaurants in Providence. First we were sat at a table in the back overlooking the bussing station. We asked to be moved and were accommodated by the friendly wait staff who were courteous and knowledgeable. The appetizers were good enough. We had foie gras, a tomato and melon salad and a crudu of fluke. When the entree's came we were shocked and disappointed. My Halibut was dry, but the grains under it were so salty I couldn't eat them and the assortment of vegetables on the side were undercooked to the point that they were inedible and flavorless. Another member of our party ordered a pork chop that came out raw. Pork as we all know should be cooked pink. It was also so salty he couldn't eat it. While the wait staff were very apologetic, when we asked to see the chef, our request was ignored. The Maitre D never came over to the table to explain the poor food debacle, which was a snub because at a restaurant where you are paying top dollar and the food is so poor you have to send it back, or cannot eat it, you at least deserve some sort of acknowledgment from the Owner/chef or Maitre D. There might be other menu items that were not inedible, but the combination of poor entree's, and lack of attention by the chef or Maitre D to our experience makes Gracie's a place i wouldn't recommend. Try Red Stripe, we had a great meal there. the food and service were awesome.

    (1)

  • Alma C.

    I like foo foo restaurants, and if you like foo foo restaurants, Gracie's is a great foo foo restaurant to go to. Just don't bring your significant other if they don't do the foo foo. He/she will groan and sigh and pout about the little morsel(s) that were served in proportion to the large almost perfectly clean white plate (b/c he/she virtually licked the plate clean b/c it was good, uh, but couldn't there have been more?), and may even vocally threaten to bring the darn plates home for the cost of what he/she had just spent on dinner and no amount of (delicious but again foo foo ) free goodies that the valet had (nicely!) placed in the car will prevent him/her from driving over to a random greasy spoon after to extinguish his/her hunger. Just saying.

    (4)

  • Belkys D.

    Mind blown! I have to say that we have been fans of Gracie's for more than four years and they still can amaze us with their tasting menu. My husband and I decided to head to Gracie's last night and of course we did the tasting. The scallops, foie gras torchon, pasta, and venison were all perfectly paired. It simply was the best meal we have had at Gracie's yet! Thank you Ellen and team for always surprising us with your service and your ever changing tasting menu!

    (5)

  • Jacob B.

    I've eaten at Gracie's dozens of times, dating back to the little place on Atwells. It is hands down the best restaurant in RI. The food is second to none, and is matched only by the service and attention to detail. The weekend before last, I coordinated a private event there for a young adult group with my temple. It was my first time arranging something like that at a restaurant. The staff was easy to work with and everything we asked for was delivered, to perfection.

    (5)

  • Cara G.

    I guess I'll follow the trend and give gracies 5 stars ;) It more than certainly deserves it.... I opted for the three course pre fix menu my first time and loved everything about it. Each dish was the most perfect combinations of flavor, texture and visual pleasure. I started with the gnocchi with mushroom and squash, little pillows of amazingness. Swordfish for dinner, ug it couldn't get any better with the fried capers Then crème brule for dessert, what more could I ask for? How about the cutest amuse bouches and the fact that I felt like I was in a Disney fairy tale the whole time!? Gracies is literally a dream come true and the perfect place for that special event. I have also had the pleasure of being at an event catered by Gracies. Their impeccable service did not let down and the food was just as good. The best part was being able to mingle a bit with the staff!! That time around I had the gnocchi with a bit of duck included, wow. I thought the gnocchi I had at the restaurant was good, these little pillows hit an all new high with the addition of duck. I also basked in the amazingness of a orange and beet salad and a nice plate of short ribs. Thank you Gracies for some of the most memorable food memories I have :)

    (5)

  • Jay D.

    this restaurant is just. UNREAL. delicious food, attentive staff, impeccably decorated + fantastic valet service. They have a lovely dining room, a bar area + private rooms below the restaurant that are perfect for a private dinner/party. The food is just immaculate-- full of flavor + an assortment of bread for days. I have tried many of their entrees + never have been disappointed. You can taste the fresh local flavors of RI. you can NOT go wrong here. it isn't on the cheap but you will not be disappointed in any way. if you want a night of perfection, this is your kinda place.

    (5)

  • Geoff And Jenni G.

    From start to finish, this was one of the best experiences we've had in the US in a long time. A genuine warm welcome... amazing attention to detail in the dining room... excellent service (great to have a European style "everyone helps you" versus one server)... The food was superb... stupendously good in fact... there wasn't anything we had that wasn't delicious, perfectly presented and supremely delicious! We absolutely cannot wait to return... definitely one of the better restaurants we've been to. Loved it!

    (5)

  • Dave K.

    Been here plenty of times. Everything is consistently excellent. The staff is particularly good. I had a meal there recently, the first time in almost a year. The waiter, who I didn't remember, recalled that he had waited on us last time, remembered the table we sat at, and apologized for some mistake that the restaurant had made at the time. A year ago! There's something about a restaurant that is able to retain its staff for a long time, especially when they care enough about their customers enough to remember the little things. This is the place we take friends from out of town when we want to treat them to an outstanding evening. You will not be disappointed.

    (5)

  • Miss B.

    Went here with a friend on a Thursday night. It wasnt too busy but had just enough activity to make the place interesting. The ambience is great. The hostess was nice and cheery. THE FOOD IS AMAZING! We did a 7 course tasting. It spanned over a period of 3 hours and it was worth every second. We started with a beet salad amuse bouche. It was AWESOME and I dont even like beets! The foie dish was spectacular. There was a duck egg ravioli that I was a bit skeptical about. I have textural issues. The broth it was in was so delicious that I soon forgot about my textural issues and dove right in! Phenomenal! The cod was perfect. There was a brussel sprout salad. My friend had never had brussel sprouts before. She LOVED the salad. The lamb was succulent. The bread (honey wheat and baguette) is tasty as well. UNLESS, you have the gluten-free bread. That is no bueno and doesnt taste like bread. Or much of anything really. The service here is exceptional as well. Everyone is helpful, attentive (without being a pain), knowledgable, polite, and yet all still have a great sense of humor. The wine list is great as well. They were out of the wine I wanted the night we went. However, our server was able to suggest something I might like and she was absolutely correct! The "Papa Dont Peach" is a hit as well. The table water doesnt taste good. I heard thats being corrected tho. Overall, everything was simply spectacular. My friend and I have decided to go to Gracie's once a month for a Girls Night Out just to celebrate life. Good Food. Good Wine. Good Friends. Good Service. Great night!

    (5)

  • H B.

    Great food, great ambiance, great service. A little pricey, but overall... good value for the money. (I am vegetarian, so the review is limited to vegetarian items). They have some interesting drinks as well. And at the end of the dinner, the valet leaves a little pack of cookies in the car which is a nice touch :)

    (5)

  • Chuck A.

    First of all, what took me so long to try this place? The food was so good, there's no way you'll ever walk out with a doggy bag from here. While I can't remember specifically what was eaten -- choices from the pree fixed menu (I've been told I got pree fixed at 8 months old) -- what does stand out in my memory was the seamless service. Finished that soup? Boom, bowl disappears and here comes a blueshirt with my main course! Also, the evening was studded with surprise treats that would make any dog sit up and pay attention: an amuse bouche? woof! a grapefruit sorbet palate cleanser? let me wag my tail for you! Take a sample of baked goods left over from Ellie's? have I shown you my tennis ball? Heck, even the valet left a pack of chocolate chip cookies in the car! I could just roll over and play dead! With all that positive reinforcement, I'm now looking for any excuse to go back...cat show in town this weekend you say?

    (5)

  • Matt G.

    My boyfriend and I stumbled upon Gracie's while walking through town. We called and they were able to seat us at a high top in the bar area which we loved. Rachel and Max took care of us. They were solicitous but in no means overbearing. The place was packed and they remained calm with a smile. The food was amazing. We each did the three course prix fixe. Every morsel was amazing. I would go back in a minute. Call for a reservation, do not plan on walking in.

    (5)

  • Antonio M.

    Lovely ambience, but frustrated by the service. During heavy volume, be prepared to manage the staff to remind them of your presence. Unimpressed.

    (2)

  • Becky M.

    What to say about Gracie's.....for this review, I will focus on dessert. (NOTE: I have been for a meal, but not Yelped about it yet.....more to come). My BF and I visited Gracie's for a drink and dessert during the recent unseasonably warm March evenings (65+ degrees at 8pm). We discovered 3 outdoors seats that the hostess said are only available for dessert/drinks. SCORE! An outdoor table during a warm night that we haven't seen since last fall....COULD IT BE ANY BETTER? Our waiter, who never did tell us his name, was spot-on. He appeared when we were ready to order and left us be when we were obviously eating slowly and enjoying our conversation on date night. I appreciate this in a server. We split 2 desserts -- as we were treating ourselves. Smore's cake with banana ice cream. Hazelnut torte with brown butter ice cream. It should be noted that the pastry chef from Gracie's has been nominated as best pastry chef in the Northeast by Food and Wine. (Hence why I wanted to go specifically for dessert). The desserts were HEAVENLY. The s'mores cake was a fancy version of a favorite. The bottom crust was crispy, as if it were made with rice crispies. The chocolate was not runny (which I liked) and twinged with chilis, which left a heat in your throght. The crust around the cake was graham crackers and it was topped with toasted marshmellow and a little homemade caramel. Wonderful. However, the banana ice cream stole the show. The hazelnut torte was mousse-like in layers. Wonderful....I wish I could describe it better....but there are few words. The brown butter ice cream was subtle. My BF is now completely ready for us to go back for a full meal. ;)

    (5)

  • Erin W.

    I really enjoyed my meal at Gracie's and was sure to let them know. Thankfully, I went with friends who didn't mind sharing their food, so we all tasted each other's dishes. We all also did the $40 prix-fixe option for a 3 course meal, no a la carte items, although had I gone back under different circumstances, I may do my meal a la carte, simply because I would be quite satisfied with an entree and dessert. However, I don't regret my decision. For our starters, one of us had foie gras, another gnocchi and myself the soft cooked farm egg. I don't care for either foie gras nor gnocchi that much so I was satisfied with my egg. The pork belly was a generous piece, though just braised I believe, as it was quite soft. It wasn't quite to that "buttery soft" stage though. I prefer my pork belly to be braised and seared. That could have taken the dish over-the-top for me, but as it stands, it custardy egg yolk and soft pork did go quite well together. For entrees I was torn between fish and duck, and thankfully one of my dining partners was in the same predicament so we got one of each and split it. Both dishes were extraordinary prepared (the duck was a special treat. I've been too many places that serve dried out duck to count, but this one was near perfectly prepared). The third in our party had the steak, cooked medium rare, which was a nice cut of meat and served with marrow. It also was delicious. I thought with the mushrooms and soy sauce it may be over the top with savory flavor and not taste beefy enough but the balance was there. The striped bass was also quite delicious, although to be honest, I've never had bass I didn't like, even though I'm not a huge fish fan. On to dessert, and this is where I became marginally disappointed. The waiter assured me (as did a few Yelp reviews) that their take on creme brulee was "the best in New England", but I'm sorry to say it isn't. The presentation was lovely and the attention to detail was astonishing. They even cut individual blueberries to lie flat on the dish. It's also quite a generous portion--I normally would have split it with a date (and even so, I surrendered half of it to my dining partners who had heartier appetites than I did). The taste was quite good, and the texture was amongst the best in New England, but as far as I'm concerned, the Library in Portsmouth has them beat by a mile. The Library has a slightly smoother mouthfeel and each dish has at least an entire vanilla bean in it. They still hold "Best Creme Brulee in New England" as far as I'm concerned. Do yourself a favor and have coffee for dessert. They bring out an individual French press pot, and it's very good quality coffee. The wine list is also very nice, including some of my favorite 'value-oriented" wines. Our servers were amazing. Very amusing, and made for a nice evening out with friends.I wouldn't hesitate to go back--There was a lot on the menu that I would eventually like to try.

    (4)

  • Colleen B.

    I went to Gracie's for the first time during restaurant week and I will definitely be back! Each course we had was amazing along with the cocktails and wine. Our server made the experience even better. *Spoilier Alert* To top of what was already a fabulous experience was the small bag of chocolate chip cookies placed in my car that was valeted for no charge. Thank you Gracie's!

    (5)

  • Adrienne L.

    I love all of the surprises that accompany Gracie's highly praised food: the sorbet to cleanse the palate; an amazing array of in-house breads; the cookies your valet driver leaves in your car. My friend and I did the three-course prix fixe. The beet salad was lacking a little bit in flavor, but the produce was very fresh. My gnocchi was hands-down the best I've ever had: perfectly cooked and pillowy. But the best part of the meal was my honey ricotta cheesecake: just the way it should be! I hate Americanized cheesecake so much, and this was light and a nice portion -- not like the jokers at Cheesecake Factory. What was lacking was the service from our waiter. He was curt and sarcastic. Thankfully, he had a much friendlier "helper" who was actually more of a waiter than he was. We saw him more, and that suited us fine, because he was 10x nicer. I sincerely hope Gracie's allots the majority of our tip to him or at least half. Our "real" waiter didn't even get my girlfriend's dessert order right. If Yelp did half stars, I'd bring this down to 3.5 just because I imagined immaculate service.

    (4)

  • Jennifer E.

    Gracie's was an absolutely mind blowing culinary experience. The food, the service, and the amazing atmosphere all made for one amazing evening out on the town. We finally made our way to Gracie's for restaurant week and it was a night we could never forget. Each delectable course was better than the previous one. The restaurant itself is beautiful with dim lighting, a "wish upon a star" themed decor, and intimate seating. I was in awe of how lovely the space was and it was accented with soft classical music and delightful candlelight. They are staffed with an efficient, friendly, and extremely knowledgeable team of personnel. They really make you feel welcome and make sure that you are having an awesome experience every step of the way. Our server took our order and not too long after we were greeted by a friendly gentleman offering up fresh baked bread of different varieties. I highly recommend the cranberry kind and the fantastic beer/honey bread. They are absolutely divine. They are spectacularly accompanied by some delicious whipped butter. We also had a great amuse bouche of a nutty and flavorful cheese. We started out our meal with appetizers of a field greens salad with a sherry vinaigrette and the house made gnocchi. The gnocchi was truly heaven. My husband was tickled by our offering of some tasty grapefruit sorbet to cleanse our palates. Our main course was the duck leg and the spicy and savory rigatoni. The duck leg was tender and perfectly accompanied by marinated veggies and currents. Our desserts were the sweet and scrumptious finale that we could only have dreamed of. By far the chocolate hazelnut mousse was the belle of the ball with some of the most delicious ice cream (brown butter) I have ever tasted. Our meal, from start to finish, made our taste buds jump for joy. The staff treated us like royalty, never letting our water glasses go unfilled or a dirty plate sit still for more than a moment. The hostess even put my coat on for me at the coat check. I am a sucker for a place that really leaves an impact on me. More than just wow that was good food, Gracie's was an all around great Everything.

    (5)

  • George P.

    One of the two best restaurants in providence. Great food, great service. Gnocchi and duck were both epic. The only drawback I can think of is everybody has to valet which may at times cause a bottleneck.

    (5)

  • Dave L.

    Went here for a birthday dinner the other night with my wife. Second time we've eaten at Gracie's, and we arrived around 7:30, sat at the bar to wait for a table. The bar is very nice, good selection of Scotch. I like the upscale feel - it's sophisticated without being snotty. While we waited - told at least an hour, which was fine - we had the cheese plate for an appetizer. They do a great job with this. The plate had 4 or 5 different cheeses from local producers and an assortment of accompanying condiments to compliment each particular cheese. The standout was the bleu cheese which was paired with honeycomb. That was an excellent taste combo and something I've never tried before. Really good! Our dinners were also very good. We split some sort of salad to start, which was good, nice dressing, you know. For entrees, I got braised short ribs and she got swordfish which was served with a sunnyside-up egg on top. A bit different but she said it worked. My ribs were excellent and I had a taste of the swordfish without egg which was perfectly cooked. Many places overcook swordfish but it was still moist and tender. The chef knows how to cook, no doubt. Despite the quality of the food, there are some things that need work. The service for one, is a good place for improvement. Our waitress was fair - she took much too long to bring our wine, and while she did check on us literally about 15 seconds after our entrees were brought, we didn't see her for an hour after that. Maybe we would've liked some more wine, or something. When she went over the menu she mentioned that the swordfish had a sauce on it, the name I can't remember, and my wife asked what it was. Her answer was, "it's made with everything green", which seemed a bit strange. There are tons of 'green' herbs and vegetables - could you maybe narrow it down a bit? Everything green - mold is green. Is it made with mold? Anyway, you get the point. The plates were another thing that was a bit awkward. I know this is nit-picking but tough. Our meals were served in these huuuuuuge bowl type things. I wasn't having stew, soup, or saucy pasta. Give me a friggin' plate! It felt a little like eating out of a pig trough. Also while the food was very good, it was overpriced. I've had braised short ribs at Broadway Bistro which were as good if not better than at Gracie's and were well under the $35 Gracie's charged. All the food was overpriced, especially considering that the portions are not that large. I don't have a problem so much with the portion size, but those ribs should've been somewhere in the $24-28 dollar range. It's a nice restaurant, with a talented chef. It needs some tweaking I think to be a five star joint. Speaking of stars, their star motif is a bit dated and overdone. I think the place would look better without the stars, and some more art or photographs. The last little disappointment was that when the hostess asked if we were celebrating anything, my wife told her it was my birthday. While I dreaded having them come over and do something embarrassing, I shouldn't have worried about it since nothing happened. Either the hostess forgot, or we weren't spending enough on bottles of wine. Who knows. They just miss the mark on a few things to be really great.

    (3)

  • Becky F.

    Gracie's. Some words that immediately come to mind to sum up my experience: inviting, unpretentious, well-orchestrated, and delectable. For about a year Gracie's had been on my "to visit" list with a friend. As luck would have it, travel plans were bringing him through the PVD, and we celebrated with a trip to Gracie's for a seven course tasting. We elected to sit at the bar which provided a great vantage point for watching the bartenders whip up beautiful concoctions from the creative cocktail list which offers intriguing and well-mixed drinks with a kick. Additionally, we were close to an area that served as a mini hub for the servers. In a way, it was like watching a well-choreographed dance with all of the participants moving at their own rhythm and pace while adeptly maneuvering around one another with grace and finesse. The food itself was outstanding. Each course was artfully presented and offered a variety of tastes and textures to experience. Standouts were the homemade gnocchi and foie gras, although each course was stellar in its own right. The sea scallops were tender and juicy, and the duck (the main course of the tasting) was juicy and plentiful. The tasting came to a close with a trio of cheeses and a sampling of shortbread and sorbet. At this point, we weren't ready to throw in the towel, so we ordered the creme brulee to split. This. Was. To. Die. For. As if we weren't already in food heaven, the creme brulee was just about the best I have ever had. And, of course, a tiny bag of cookies was waiting in the car when we left. Any place that allows me to enjoy seven delightful courses that could all stand on their own and also provides me with a justifiable reason to eat three desserts is A-okay in my book. Well done and thank you, Gracie's!

    (5)

  • Christine O.

    Was here last night & still thinking about how awesome this place was... We had the 3 course pre fixed meal & couldn't be happier with the professional service & delicious food. We both had the gnocchi & thought it was a perfect appetizer portion full of savory goodness. I had the duck which was so tender inside with the skin crisped to seasoned perfection. I loved the creamy polenta, lil bits of sweet potato, & sauce that accompanied the dish. My husband had the bass & ate it all up (I didn't have any bc I was too in love with my dish & didn't want to possibly ruin the taste in my mouth). For dessert, I had the key lime pie which had just the right amount of tart accompanied by this pink/purple ice cream that complimented it so well. Hubby had the crime brûlée & it was yum! Then they gave us macarons with the check! All in all, Gracie's was a fine dining experience for an affordable price!

    (5)

  • Scott K.

    I've been to Gracie's twice, both for birthday dinners and both time I've had the chef's tasting menu with wine selections. Yes, it's expensive, but it's so worth it. The food is always inventive, daring and delicious, but what truly sets Gracie's apart is their service. In a time when customer service is usually nothing more than lip service, Gracie's excels at making your dining experience unique and unforgettable. If you want to treat yourself, don't miss the best restaurant in Providence.

    (5)

  • Kevin D.

    The food is great. Get the braised lamb shank and I hate to say it.... But eat the fat too....(just adod a couple of miles to your next run). Our waitress was lame. I like my food snobs medium rare and this one was well done. Won't deter me from going again ....

    (3)

  • Sohini R.

    9 months later Gracie's continues to be one of my favorite places to eat; it's the best New American food I've ever eaten. Last night our foursome got a table with only a twenty-minute wait (as opposed to Al Forno's 45-60 min. wait) at 7:30. Three of us got the three-course prix fixe, and every plate left us wiped completely clean. I had a delicious glass of port, to boot. The green salad, which has been on the menu since Gracie's opened, is perfectly balanced and dressed....a very nice start to a meal. I had the duck breast, which came with mashed potatoes and parsnips and cranberries, and felt like the best things about Christmas and Thanksgiving on a plate. I highly recommend the sweet potato tart and carrot cake desserts; the first is totally innovative, and the second showcases great execution of a classic. I love the touches the kitchen offers between courses: amuse bouches, sorbets as palate cleansers, and macarons to end the meal. As the service is impeccable. Upon exiting, I was also glad to learn the valet in complimentary. Basically, I don't have enough superlatives in my reportoire to describe how good the dining experience at Gracie's is.

    (5)

  • Elle N.

    We truly enjoyed this Providence restaurant. We look for a place run by those who studied at some of the finest schools for culinary arts (local graduates often don't leave). Coming from California we were not dissappointed with this Providence dining establishment .To start the meal we savored lavendar infused martinis. WOW.I plan on making them at home. We initially flew to Providence airport, picked up our auto rental and made our way to this downtown site. The ambiance was pleasant with lots of candlelight. Note: The private room for intimate gatherings was a favorite. We enjoyed a beet salad each and a ribeye and the duck respectively. All cooked to appropriate temperatures with enjoyable accoutraments. Our server allowed us to taste different wines to make our experience more enjoyable...in addition to telling us all about tending to the rooftop organic garden. It was our best meal on our trip to a wedding! Providence has always been on my favorite lists to eats - thank you to the culinary students turned chefs and restaurant owners. I love this small city in America.

    (5)

  • Joni B.

    Though a little pricey - ok, downright expensive - my group's dinner at Gracie's was absolutely amazing. All meals are served with delicious homemade bread (4 kinds) with fleur de sel, a pre-appetizer snack, and sorbet palate cleansers. My friends and I came here for Providence Restaurant Week and even then, it ended up costing much more than we envisioned. I guess that's the sacrifice you make for excellence - my salad was indulgent and zesty, my trout was flaky and rich, served on a bed of the most delicious lentils I've ever had, and my dessert was topped with homemade salted caramel ice cream. Mmm... The prices are justifiable, in regards to quality of food and experience; but for someone in my demographic, this visit might be a one-time treat. I'm glad I finally got to try Gracie's - the hype is well-deserved.

    (5)

  • Kelsey D.

    Went here for Restaurant Week. In a word: wonderful. We decided on using the restaurant week pre-fixe menu; I settled on the potato gnocchi with ox tail and mushroom, the duck breast with root vegetables, and the creme brulee. Beyond the food being fantastic (the only complaint from our party was the texture on the fish dish; seemed undercooked to the point of being chewy), the service was exceptional. The palette cleaners and little tid-bits between courses (homemade granola with cranberries and juniper whipped cream, grapefruit sorbet, and wonderful little madeleines) were great, the waitstaff was attentive without being overbearing, always friendly. What's great about this restaurant is the attention to detail. Really, all those little things add up. From the meal, to the hostess at coat check helping me with my jacket on, to the chocolate chip cookies valet leave in your car-- please, please check out this restaurant, from a Providence native to you. I look forward to coming back here again. This is the first time I've posted on yelp, and that's only because I seriously believe that this place is worth every penny and good review.

    (5)

  • Lisa F.

    I am in full agreement with all of the other 5 star reviews. I have been to Gracie's several times, and every time the food and service are impeccable. The ambiance is also relaxing. Even when it's full, you can still easily hear each other while conversing. More on the food - I have ad some of the *best* meals of my life at Gracie's - even better than what I had at Le Bernardin in New York. They cater to everything you like and don't like when you order the tasting menu. Everything they serve is pure perfection. Whenever I go, I'm amazed at how well they exceed my expectations. I would say that Gracie's is probably the best restaurant in the state. Enjoy!

    (5)

  • Ellen M.

    After attending an amazing New Years Eve party at Gracie's we decided to have our wedding reception there. It was nothing short of amazing! All of our guests had an amazing evening and the staff went above and beyond to ensure every detail was tended to. As usual the food was to perfection!! An evening we wish never had to end!

    (5)

  • George B.

    This place is pricey... But is one of the few restaurants in Providence that is worth it. It is a very special experience. The service is excellent and each dish genuine looks and tastes like a work of art. I am sure that everything on the menu is stupendous. Do not miss out on this gem!

    (5)

  • Aina B.

    I want to support what they're trying to do but I think it's a little too fussy. The food is inventive and frequently transporting, but sometimes it's overthought to the point of not always working. Make no mistake, you will enjoy the exquisite service and care involved in the whole process, but sometimes you might be disappointed when a high-concept course lets you down and you begin to think that their heads might be a little too much in the clouds. But it is a beautiful restaurant with a very romantic ambiance that will definitely score high for anyone trying to impress or have a luxe night out.

    (4)

  • Daniel B.

    I would just like to post that my lady and I had the most enjoyable evening at Gracie's tonight. We went in to have dinner before the show, and chose the 5 course tasting menu. Everything was impeccable, and the service from Keith and Jason was outstanding. Steve even stopped by from time to time to take to see how we were enjoying everything. Every course, from the scallops to the lamb 2 ways was delicious. Honestly, the best lamb sausage I have ever had yet, and yes that is a challenge to all. We were running late for the show, and they even wrapped our desserts after the show to take home. Excellent service, and we will return often. (I did steal extra cookies from the host stand! Sorry! They were too delicious!)

    (5)

  • Eddie M.

    Great little place. Food is seasonal so the menu changes from time to time which I liked. I had the duckling my friend had the scallops which were both meticulously presented and very tasty. The wine list to my surprise was expansive and manged to do a great Job of wine/food paring. If you want to have a romantic diner or special occasion I would highly recommend this place. Pluses: 3 course meal, wine and complementary apps with Free Valet =$115 In additional I called like 6 restaurants in Provi and all couldn't take reservations. The hostess was friendly and accommodating and got me in on a busy night with 3 hour lead time.

    (4)

  • Samuel F.

    Here's a place that gets the details right, from the elegant and romantic decor, to the fresh-baked bread (go for the whole wheat honey-glazed beer bread), the amuse-bouche and petite fours that bookend the meal, the pallete cleansers between courses. The three-course prix fixe meal is a great value. The food is amazing, the cocktails are delicious and creative, and the service is prompt, knowledgable, and friendly. It's obvious why this place prompts so many five-star reviews. They do it right, and if you're in the area, you should give this place a try.

    (5)

  • Toby H.

    In the interested of full disclosure I feel I should mention that I do have a friend that works in the kitchen of Gracie's, but let's face it, it's Providence, doesn't everyone know everyone? With that being said, WOW. Really, WOW. I have been fortunate enough to eat at some really fabulous restaurants both here and in Europe and one thing I seem to find, at least in Boston & Providence, is that fine dining is so flipping pretentious. I hate being made to feel like an idiot for not understanding either terms on the menu and when you do dare to ask the server how an item is prepared they give you dissertation on Gastro-Chic cuisine. Food is supposed to be an education but don't patronize me. The servers are knowledgeable and yet totally approachable. Their menu changes so often that you get the sense that they are continually challenging themselves. Also this is one of the few restaurants where you have to somehow; some way leave room for desert...really leave room for desert. Great restaurant, save up your pennies though, as this caliber of dining doesn't come cheap, and treat yourself to an oral exploration that you won't soon forget.

    (5)

  • Nathalie G.

    Best restaurant in Providence.

    (5)

  • Robert S.

    Love. It is a complicated phenomenon, no? Love is sure to have started wars, and ended them; has the infinite power to create, and destroy; drives mere mortals to commit incredible feats, or unspeakable cruelties. Entire genres of the world's films, novels, music, and art, have been dedicated to this idea; and yet, none of them come close to describing my affection for Gracie's. A pre-fix dinner at Gracie's is like watching Diego Rivera paint a mural; it's diverse, it's colorful, and in the end, it comes together beautifully, leaving the observer with a mixed sense of joy, satisfaction, humility, and longing (predominantly, for a larger stomach). I happened to dine here during restaurant week, which in my opinion, is the best deal of the year. Having the pleasure of sharing the experience with my girlfriend, I also was able to try everything she had; so in a sense, it was like getting 6 courses instead of 3. We started our meal with two similar cocktails (i can't remember what they were, save that both contained St. Germain). Both were expertly mixed and served, and a delight to consume. The first food we were greeted with was an array of freshly baked breads; having been a patron of Ellie's in the past (although Gracie's begot Ellie's...way to do things backwards), I knew to expect excellent quality, and I was far from disappointed. The first course consisted of Jeffrey's Baby Greens Salad for my lovely lady, and Russet Potato Gnocchi for myself. This would be a good time to say that I have, for all my life, abhorred anything mushroom related; yet strangely, I found myself delighted by the flavors and textures that the gnocchi had to offer. In between courses, we were given a house-made sorbet, to cleanse the palate; it was crisp and refreshing. My girlfriend ordered the Crescent Farms Duck, which was cooked to a perfect medium rare (as the chef recommends!), and was mind-numbingly superb. I took the risk of getting the market fish, which turned out to be swordfish; again, another example of a food that in the past, I have not been a huge fan of, yet was showcased ingeniously here. A spoonful of fresh vegetables followed, presumably again to provide a sufficient cleanse. I had previously been told of the wonders of the Gracie's Crème Brulée, and if anything, those wonders were understated. I literally laughed at how good this dessert was. My girlfriend was the lucky recipient of the Cloumage Cheesecake, which was also delicious (although if I had to chose, the crème brulée definitely wins). All in all, it is self-evident, that I left Gracie's with the utmost respect and satisfaction. I can not more highly recommend a visit to this wonderful establishment.

    (5)

  • Patricia M.

    Like many others we ordered the 5 course tasting menu with wine pairing. It was amazing. One of the top meals I have had (other was Kevin G from Top Chef fame). Our meal was beautiful and every single plate was absolute perfection. I am dreaming of the agnelotti (filled with celeriac, mascarpone & bits of heaven?). Scallops with beets and the amazing wafer bits. Yum! The staff was excellent. The bar also great & has delicious, uncommon options as well as the standards. I will definitely go back and can't wait to do so. Thanks to everyone at Gracie's for giving us a lovely & amazing meal!

    (5)

  • Betsy R.

    Oh, Gracie's. How do I love thee? Let me count the ways... I've been dying to come to Gracie's for awhile now...I was finally able to go for Summer 2013 Restaurant Week. First, everything on the restaurant week menu was practically perfect in every way. After a lovely offering of four different types of bread (with an awesome salted butter), we had an amuse bouche of some sort of fish. Then, I had the peach and tomato salad, which was followed by an amazing lavender sorbet. Then, I had the fish offering, which was followed by an amazing cheesecake with an espresso crust. Gracie's threw yet more food at us with a tiny, fun-sized, orange-blossom macaron. Oh, wait...when we got into the car, there were the famous cookies, just waiting for us. Everything, from the salad to the entree to the dessert, was inventive and just so very special. My boyfriend ordered different things than I did for every course, and everything he ordered was amazing as well. Including, what I think might be The Best Creme Brûlée In Rhode Island. Gracie's absolutely lives up to the hype, and I can't wait to come back and try their full menu offering. It's a treat, and every step of the process is just tremendous.

    (5)

  • Ana P.

    I wish I could give it 4.5 stars the service was really awesome and the dishes were 5 star for sure. My only complaint is that I wish the portions where a bit larger. I had the 5 course chef tasting and I left the restaurant content but for the $200 for for 2 price tag (plus tip) we dished out I would have liked to have felt stuffed.

    (5)

  • Sarah D.

    Gracie's is consistently the best restaurant in Providence and hands down my favorite place to dine in RI. My husband and I come here often for special occasions like anniversaries and birthdays, and went again a few nights ago for restaurant week. The service is excellent, the drinks are divine, but the food...the food is beyond delicious. Fresh ingredients, expertly prepared, beautiful presentation. It makes for a memorable evening every time! (Note: if they have beer bread in the bread basket, ALWAYS take the beer bread)

    (5)

  • Erin M.

    Weddings at Gracie's are something special. The service (bartenders and waiters) is possibly the best I've ever had - attentive and helpful and very good at their job. And Katie, the wedding/event coordinator, is by far incredible - she is organized, detailed oriented without losing sight of the big picture, friendly, flexible, creative and just simply a pleasure to work with in every way possible. For Josh and I, Gracie's made our night perfect - between the delicious three course dinner, dancing in the candle light, and being right downtown and around the corner from our hotel (Hotel Providence) our wedding will always be a day we cherish. If you're looking for somewhere intimate yet spacious, with incredible food and service, then go to Gracie's! You won't regret it, in fact, you'll cherish every moment.

    (5)

  • Laura B.

    When life gives my husband and I reason to celebrate (our anniversary, the end of the school year [we're both teachers], birthdays, etc.) we have come to find ourselves at Gracie's again and again. Why so repetitive in our dining habits? Brace yourself, because I'll probably never say this about another restaurant again in my life: Gracie's has not, will not, and could not ever disappoint us. Is it expensive? Yes. We've never had a bill that after a tasting, a couple of drinks, and tip come below $200. Is it worth our money? Every penny. There are plenty of other eateries in Providence that could take as much of our money and perhaps give us bigger portions, or a better location (although I personally like being across from the Trinity Rep and find the glow of neon from the nearby Satin Doll amusing) but the food and overall experience wouldn't be as rewarding. I enjoy the little bonuses of eating at Gracie's- the decor, the service, the ambiance, the free valet that leaves delicious fresh cookies in our car. Speaking of cookies, there isn't enough I could write about the food so I'm not going to bother saying anything except that we always try the tasting menu. We both have enough faith in the chefs at Gracie's that we trust whatever food they'll bring out to us will be of the absolute highest quality, even in food we wouldn't normally order or eat. If Gracie's has prepared it, it's worth trying.

    (5)

  • RafoxyGeo G.

    Definitely one of the best places we have found for food in Providence. We went for the 5 course with wine pairing and it didn't disappoint! All of the courses were so creative and was a perfect option for our anniversary celebration. The wines were also great and I highly recommending this as an add on to the pairing. Price wise, it works out too, if not better and you get a small glass of wine that pairs with each course! Best part- our waiter, Navide was so friendly and spent a lot of time at our table discussing the food and wine. It's nice to get someone that knows what they're talking about and passionate about what they do. We will definitely be back!

    (5)

  • Amanda L.

    After four years in Providence, I finally gave Gracie's a try this past weekend. It was my birthday and my best friend was in town, so I thought we would do it up. We had been over at Waterfire, so we walked over and didn't experience the complimentary valet. However, it is great knowing that they have that service as parking can be tough. We opted for the three course prix fixe at $40. Here is my only issue with this restaurant - I don't really understand the pricing. Some of the items in each course have "supplements" that you have to pay when ordering that dish with the prix fixe. For example, the duck entree is either $29 a la carte, or $0 if you get it with the prix fixe. But the scallops and the pork chop were $32 a la carte or a $12 supplement if you get it with the prix fixe. I don't get it. Why does a dish that only costs $3 more a la carte give you a supplement that is four times as much? My annoyance over the pricing aside - because while I love food I'm cheap - I sucked it up and ordered the pork chop. Well I was thrilled that I did because it was probably the bes pork chop I have ever had. It came with cheddar grits and was topped with this melt in your mouth apple butter. To start I had the squash soup with a cute little duck confit tortelloni in it. For the presentation, they brought out the bowl and then poured the soup into the bowl at the table - that was pretty cute. There was an amuse bouche - I can't remember what it was - and then we also got sorbet between the courses. The desserts were beautiful, too. I ended up with the orange meringue tart, my husband had the pumpkin bread pudding, and my friend had the chocolate cake. All three came with little scoops of delicious ice cream. At the end of the day I think we spent around $75 per person with the supplements and drinks. It was a delicious meal for a special occasion.

    (4)

  • Carlos V.

    WOW! This place doesn't miss ANYTHING! Perfect from start to finish. Valet out front took my car, the table was ready (even though it was packed) and waitress was right there as soon as we sat down. The food was absolutely amazing, from start to finish. We just ordered 1 shared app and 2 entrees and that was plenty... They offer 3 course specials, but not sure you need it. My wife had a seabass special and I had the pork. Both were cooked, and served beautifully! The best thing of all was that we got a special warm cookie gift when the valet gave us our car on the way out! What service! This PLACE GIVES SOME BOSTON RESTAURANTS A RUN FOR THEIR MONEY!!!

    (5)

  • Tyler L.

    Following our first visit I believe that I had compared this restaurant to a very special place in Napa: FARM. Gracie's is equal to the best-of-the-best. Entrusting our party of four to the whims of the chef we treasured in deliciousness. Truly, truly spectacular was the 5-course tasting menu; an experience, not a "meal". By choosing tastings you place yourself in the hands of someone unknown. What will come? Will it be good? These questions need not be asked at Gracie's. From bread to delicate starters, and a gnocchi dish - almost a stew - so delightful, causing chins to drop in confusion; can food be this good? Dessert so special in form and taste. Service designed for royals. Jonathan Edwards Syrah went oh-so-well with all. Thank you!

    (5)

  • Walt M.

    I'm happy to update my review of several months ago. All four of us were very happy with the food and service. I was reluctant to return to Gracie's, but I'm glad I did. Katlyn and Sam were wonderful servers and made all the difference. The food was as terrific as always, but the waitstaff elevated the experience. Thanks again to Katlyn and Sam.

    (5)

  • Pierre P.

    Another great meal here. Sat at the bar and had the extremely friendly Paul wait on us. He is fantastic. Had 2 fantastic cocktails and a glass of Cava. Yummy!! My girlfriend and I split a cheeseplate which was out of this world and a gnocchi app with braised oxtail...delish! There's a reason I continue to dine here. From the moment you walk in until you get back in your car, it is truly a memorable dining experience!!

    (5)

  • Rachel C.

    All I can say is that Gracie's is simply fabulous! Perfection. Fine dinning at its best.

    (5)

  • M. M.

    Everything from the five-star service, to a menu that surprises and awes, makes Gracie's exceptional. Their duck was perfect, highly recommend.

    (5)

  • Stephanie B.

    Amazing meal. From start to finish the food was delicious and the wait staff extremely attentive. Highlights include: tomato and peach salad (so fresh!), scallops, and the market fish of the day (sea bass). Dessert - chocolate almond torte. Portions were perfect -- could not have been happier with this meal!

    (5)

  • Paul L.

    Went to Gracie's on a Wednesday night for my mom's birthday. I made a reservation through Yelp, and we had an amazing dinner experience. First off, the service- awesome! Our waitress always came to check on us, the guy at the valet parking left cookies as we left, and the chef gave us at least 3 complimentary treats such as macaroons and sorbet. The atmosphere-fancy restaurant, dim lighting. Food- Can't go wrong with the salads, the sea bass that my mom had was delicious, my duck was cooked just right, and my brother's rib eye steak was amazing. Also, the dessert- I don't remember eating such great creme brulee! I can't wait to go back on my next visit to Providence!

    (5)

  • Brian R.

    I'm having an Iron Chef moment here at the restaurant as I think about how to review this artisan food. The breads were amazing, with a big thank you to all who suggested the honey beer bread, which is out of this world. They brought out a taste on oriental spoons: A touch of goat cheese, a slice of grape, a sprig of some herb, and it was a perfect flavor pop. Then they brought out the poached egg appetizer, another good recommend from Yelp, which was a 10 for flavor, texture and plating. When our food came, all of the waiters descended upon the table with our dishes, very old school, which was fun. We had the ribeye and the striped bass. Both were excellent. My only minor complaint might have been the al-dente white beans which accompanied the bass. They were a bit too al-dente for my taste. The fennel was nice, as was the carrot puree on the plate. Between the courses came out another raft of Asian spoons, this time with a melon-ball sized scoop of grapefruit sorbet. Sadly I can't eat it because of a med that I take, but everyone else said that it was excellent. We finished with the flourless chocolate cake and a poached pear with Maytag blue cheese accompanied by a small sweet grits cake shaped like flan topped with a hard burnt sugar crust that in turn was topped with honey ice cream. The pear was too hard to cut with a spoon, but tasty, but the winner was the ice-cream/grits combination. That was great. The flourless cake I didn't try. My daughter said that the raspberry ice cream was too strong and overpowered the cake, but that the cake itself was delicious. This is a high atmosphere restaurant, with warm wood walls accented by decorative stars and most of the restaurant lit by candle. Service was great! They offer a-la-carte and 3 and 5 pick tastings at a better price, but bring your wallet, as it still is going to be pricey, with appetizers around $10/12 and entrees running $28/32 Yelp once again picks a winner on our trip. Victory goes to the chef at Gracie's.... Someone call Bobby Flay. It's Throw Down time...

    (5)

  • Ann G.

    Rarely does a pricey restaurant manage to justify its pricing, but Gracie's does just that. I struggle to find any fault. My husband and I teach cooking classes and generally leave a restaurant knowing we could make everything better ourselves, but here we found ourselves asking our server to please ask the chef a question so we could replicate the process in our own kitchen (specifically, the cherries on the duck entree). First off, 1 star immediately for having butter instead of oil. We sampled 3 of the 4 bread options, all good but not spectacular. We opted for the 3 course tasting menu. We were somewhat tempted to try the 5 course but do not like relinquish control of our dining choices (as is the case with the 5 course menu where the chef brings out his choices for you, and also for the dessert tasting course, which would also otherwise have tempted us). The ambiance is nice, we easily found parking, and the service was outstanding. Our servers were polite, efficient, outgoing and happy to converse with us and answer questions. The farm egg appetizer was tremendous. The combo of egg, broccoli rabe, pork and grits (which were basically a light polenta) was perfect and the portion generous. The gnocchi themselves were good, not remarkable, but who really cares when the wild mushrooms on top were so delicious as to render the gnocchi a mere vehicle for their consumption. The duck was terrific. I could have used 2-3 more cherries. The glaze was excellent, and the portion a perfect size. My husband had the chicken, which I didn't try because it had a red pepper-based topping which is a flavor I don't like, but he loved it. As critical as I am of most restaurants, he's even harder to please, and he raved about the chicken. The desserts also were a 5 star effort. He had the lemon tart, also not a favorite of mine so I didn't try, but the accompanying honey ricotta gelato was great. I had the flourless chocolate torte -- perfect mix of flavors and textures with the crunchy toasted almonds, honey lavender gelato and cooked peaches. We can hardly wait to go back when the menu changes for the next season! The 3 course menu is an excellent value.

    (5)

  • Laura L.

    Absolutely the best meal I've ever had in my life - hubby agrees. We opted for the 5 course tasting menu, and hubby added the wine pairing. I loved literally every morsel of food we were served, even when the selections were outside of my comfort zone. Although fine dining, the atmosphere is not haughty and the waitstaff are delightful I highly recommend Gracie's to anyone who is looking for a special meal in Providence.

    (5)

  • Robert S.

    Went there for restaurant week ...got a 3 course meal for $29.95..not a bad deal for an expensive restaurant...I picked the gnocchi appetizer, the duck entree and the creme brule dessert....all of them ....were forgettable...nothing was outstanding...nothing rocked my world !?!? LOL! I have had better gnocchi appetizers, better tender roast duck and better tasting creme brule at other places....for a lot less.......I don't think I would go back any time soon... Service was attentive but slow....the bread was good....especially the rosemary bread and the honey bread....

    (3)

  • Kay R.

    Another fabulous experience at Gracie's last night! Food: consistent with other reviewers, you CAN taste the freshness. The kitchen has the unique ability to bring each and every flavor through in each dish. Subtle and bold ingredients alike, everything is balanced. Last night we each had the three course: gnocchi and greens; halibut and trout; bittersweet chocolate and cheese plate. Nothing I would not order again. Service: start to finish friendly, prompt, professional and competent. We accidentally ruined our wine list (romantic candles, paper menu- use your imagination). Our server was completely unruffled. She handled it with humor and made us feel so comfortable with what we thought would be a faux pas. This is the entire staff too: bartenders, valets, host/ess- everyone is approachable and capable. Atmosphere: lovely. Dim, but not dark. Formal, but not stuffy. Romantic, but not over the top. And I highly recommend checking out the downstairs event spaces! Hands down- one of the BEST restaurants in Providence. PS- and there were two individual bags of small, delicious, homemade chocolate chip cookies resting on the center console of our car when the valet brought it around. Talk about finishing touches!

    (5)

  • Will R.

    We did the 5 course tasting menu. All courses were very good and served at a reasonable pace. We left satisfied but not overly full. Next time we'll try the a la carte. We'll definitely go back.

    (4)

  • Alex H.

    Gracie's is phenomenal! It is a true foodie heaven. They consistently have new and interesting dishes made with fresh ingredients. Not only that but the waitstaff are phenomenal. They are well versed in the menu and the food being served. They are attentive and knowledgable. Gracie's is one of the best restaurants in RI - the food and drinks are just to die for!

    (5)

  • Michael Z.

    Really great food and overall experience. We went for the $40 prix fixe which, while not cheap, was a lot of really tasty, well-prepared food. Ditto for the cocktails -- they're about ~$13 each, but worth the price. Not the kind of place you could afford to go every night, but put a restaurant of that quality in NYC or Boston (which it's on par with some of the best of) and the price might be double. Tremendous value for the experience.

    (5)

  • Betty W.

    What a delightful dinner we had! All three of us ordered the three course prix fixe. Every course was delicious. A pleasant surprise for a California foodie. Foie gras was amazing! The rice that came with the duck was cooked two different ways, crispy and boiled, perfect combination. The grapefruit pudding is a must have. The reasons for the four stars are: 1) we requested the reservation for 6:45 and showed up at 6:40. While we enjoyed the complimentary champagne when we were waiting for the table, we were surprised to find out our reservation was actually for 7:15. Is this a trick to get every one in a half an hour early? 2) the menu was very confusing. On the upper right hand of the menu, it listed the prix fixe for three courses, five courses, and the wine pairing. But if you try to order something right on the page, the waitress will tell you politely that those are not part of the prix fixe. Huh? 3) under the California red wine section, there listed "Stag's Leap." I doubled checked with the waitress, this is the good Stag's Leap, right? "Oh yeah!" She says. When a bottle of Stags' Leap showed up, seeing the surprise on my face, she said "this what we've always had. It's good." A trained wait staff at a four diamond restaurant didn't know the difference between the two Stags? All in all, it was a good dinner but not a superb one.

    (4)

  • Ian W.

    Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! You made our engagement night the best it could have been. Sometimes it is nice to just hand back the menus and say "please take care of us." And you did. The variety of courses, the flavor of each, the foie gras, the beautiful table, and the service all shined. Dennis, thanks for making it all do easy and for The Dorrance recommendation for a nightcap. It was a special night. We let ourselves be open and you hit one out of the park! Thanks again!!!

    (5)

  • Josh G.

    The food and experience was amazing. Went there for my boyfriends birthday dinner. We did a nine course tasting menu. The food was great the flavors of each dish really complimented each other. The wait staff really treat you special and actually talk to you. I would defiantly go there again.

    (5)

  • Josephine L.

    Dorise G. has a lovely breakdown of our dining experience--from staff to food to freebies--so I will just add: - I want to give this place 10 stars for being, and I will speak in terms a Boston foodie understands, a Craigie on Main-food and service-quality restaurant with Garden at the Cellar-level prices in an elegant, yet unique Blue Room-style decor - Cannot say enough about the service: SO friendly and accommodating! - Cannot say enough about the freshness of the ingredients. This is one of those few places where you can literally taste the vine-ripened, just-picked, straight-from-Mother-Earth's-bosom-ness of the food. Delicious! - $9 for a custom-made cocktail, same price as a regular cocktail? And it came out with all the tastes I liked--sweet, fruity with a little bit of sour? SCORE! - Lastly, COME HERE! I cannot believe how affordable this place is for the high-quality dining experience you get. Oh, and the creme brulee. Best creme brulee I've ever had, bar none. :)

    (5)

  • Stan P.

    We visited Providence which coincided with the restaurant week. $30 for three course dinner - much better deal than New York. Seeing that the restaurant has such good reviews on Yelp, we decided to give it a try. We ordered from the a la carte menu and from the restaruant week. For appetizers, we got the hen egg and the gnocchi - both were pretty good. We then got the duck and the pork, the latter of which was highly recommended by the waitress. We got two duck legs and a really large piece of pork (we were excited about the portions since we enter get that in New York). The sauce for the pork, however, was way too salty. The duck, on the other hand, was quite good. We only got the banana chocolate cake which turned out to be dry. The free macarons that were offered to us at the end were stale. Guess the take home goodies made up for the not-too-good desserts.

    (3)

  • La C.

    Holy S**T! That was the reaction that my tastebuds had every time I added a forkfull of food to my mouth. I decided to dine at Gracie's last night when my friends from SoCo came up to visit the mall (a journey nonetheless). They are arbiters of taste and it was actually their suggestion. Knowing full well what their sister bakery Ellie's was like and after my phenominal experience there last week, I decided to amicably agree on the locale! When we arrived the place was packed. This is always a good sign on a Wednesday night! I ordered a cocktail and it was absolutely fantastic. It was a crisp martini and it was stirred perfectly. Our waitress shook the hell out of it to make sure that I got every blessed drop (she knew, she just knew) which I feel was a very nice touch. It was love at first sip and that just set the stage for what would come next. If you have never been to Gracie's before its a really cool experience. The menu comes to us looking like a gift-wraped envelope and features a special message to diners. I felt this was a thoughful touch and so getting to the menu portion just gave me the warm and fuzzies. The menu albeit small had a copious amount of choices. I personally enjoyed the fact that you could order a full meal or a side meal which fosters the opportunity to eat more than one dish. I got the beet salad and the half gnocchi appetizer. Here comes the critique. 1) The Beet Salad: very, very earthy. A nice selection of beets and very adently presented. I was not really sure what the deal was with the creamy dressings because beets are typically served with a vinegar base or some zesty citrus and fine they warned me on the menu but I was a little perplexed. What confused me even further was the fact that the creamy dressing had absolutely no flavor. I politely scraped it off and soldiered on for what it was that I actually wanted, the beets. Overall, it was decent. 2) The Gnocchi: this is where the money shot went. A really nice bowl of mouth pillows (that Is what I call them) sauteed with micro brussels sprouts (where the hell can you buy those, I want them) and cubed sweet potatoes. I got the half order, as previously mentioned. Please note that I have a huge appetite and this was very filling. I would go for the half. 3) The Ribeye: transcendent! Perfect temp, guilded with a spice rub and then a medium pink center. Epic. The fun part was the french fries. Oh you know my love affair with french fries. They organized them in such fanfare. Stacking them like Lincoln logs. First bite, the fried membrane was perfection and the inside was fully cooked, moist and creamy. Unreal. The curious part of the meal was the sliced shank with cooked marrow inside. I was intrigued and dug my spoon into it. Bubbling velvety richness. A surreal but nice experience. Baby's first marrow! I don't exactly know if my my boyfriend appreciated my meal sabotage but it was worth the attack! I couldn't pass up the taste test! Ok, so something else you should know. They sneak spooned appetizers, intermezzos and macarons between courses. This is a really nice touch. I think it goes without saying that they truly cater to their patrons. You feel like they want you to have a gastronomic experience. I know I did. I don't want to go into major detail but they had a cream frache spoon with micro celery, potato chip (homemade, lovely) and bacony bits. They also did a blood orange sorbet spoon and then the famous Gracies/Ellie's macaron. I felt honored to be included in the Gracie's inner circle! So, I would I fully recommend you go here? You bet! You will taste your emotions! You will leave with an empty wallet and a head full of culinary memories albeit fully worth the journey. GO HERE!

    (5)

  • Le H.

    Been dying to come here for the longest time. Finally my boyfriend has gotten the hints to make reservations. Our reservation was around 730; got there early and was seated right away. Didn't seem so busy and no one else was waiting. My boyfriend and I decided to get the 5 course tasting menu. Since i didn't know what was good or not and it' ll be more exciting. We were served with bread, got to try all of them! They were all good! 1 star for that! I ate So much bread , i recommend the beer bread the most! The 1st course came, it was a seafood dish. Tasty super good, it made an amazing first impression. I finished it in seconds and couldn't wait for the rest. The 2nd dish was a pasta dish. Super good! I mean better than the seafood dish! It was perfectly balanced, i was so happy! The 3rd dish arrived, this was the fish. It was presented beautifully. But.. I was disappointed. It was overly salted. I mean i actually finished it but want too. It was way too salty for me. I was really sad w that dish and expected more. But still, i was still trying to make the best of it because I've heard so many good things about this place. The 4th dish, the meat. It looked nice, i don't remember what it was but, it reminded me of sausages. Took the first bite, salty. So disappointed! I actually didn't even finish this dish. It was so bad. The waiter was nice enough to take away. I didn't complain since I'm not like that, but i kinda wish i did. Anyway the last course, Dessert! Which u cant go wrong w that? Well...i was not that impressed. I love dessert and anything would have pleased me. But i guess it just wasn't what i thought. Overall, i enjoyed the dinner. I didn't think this was the best that Gracie's have to offer. I hope next time i come, it'll be better.

    (3)

  • Ellen L.

    Overall completely disappointing experience. We tried the 5 course Tasting menu for $75 per person. The food was good, presented well, tasty but very small. Each one left you wishing for more.....While that would have been okay...we had also opted to do the wine pairing for an additional $30 per person. We would have had more wine at half the price if we had stuck to buying a whole bottle. The wine choices were ok...but not great. No California or French wines were served... we got Spanish, Argentina, and Italian wines. It was very frustrating to get a small taste (literally less than two sips) of wine for each tasting. Basically, we got a total of less than 1 glass of wine for $30 each. We came home and poured 2 oz to see what we should have been given...we were completely jipped/cheated. We were being served .5 oz versus the 2oz per glass. It took over 2 1/2 hours to do the whole experience...very slow. Most frustrating was that people around us were getting plates with decent size portions for half the price because they picked the ala carte. Dessert was the only decent portion but the bread pudding was dry. At the end, one of the servers informed us we wouldn't be given a wine for the last tasting. The other server came and brought a wine after we refused to buy coffee. Bill was $250...and we left hungry, frustrated and very disappointed. I would recommend Persimmons in Bristol or Bouchard in Newport over Gracie's.

    (2)

  • Dorise G.

    If I could give this place 6 stars, I would. This is, without a doubt, one of the best dining experiences I've ever had. My friends and I drove down from Boston to check out Waterfire, and needed a place to dine. After scoping out some yelp reviews, Josephine L. picked out Gracie's, and birthday girl Daniella K. and I happily obliged. The price was right, the location was great, and the reviews were high. I should preface by saying that, while I really love food, I tend to not veer to the "foodie" angle because I'm not into exorbitant price tags on meals. I can get behind high quality stuff, though, when I at least feel like I'm getting a good deal, and don't feel like the servers are extra-snooty in a foo-foo atmosphere. Gracie's had a hip, star-themed decor, extremely pleasant, knowledgeable, friendly, patient, down-to-earth staff - even the valet remembered to say happy birthday when we picked up the car after Waterfire! Before our apps came out, we were treated with a complimentary birthday champagne toast, spoons of done-up cheese, and scattered silver stars for the birthday girl. We then got to have personalized cocktails created for us based on our interests - I copied Josephine's and got a drink that almost tasted like a creamsicle-sour. Yum! I got the gazpacho with crab and my pals both ordered the heirloom tomato salad - we thought everything was delicious, and my gazpacho was a work of art. For the entree two of us got duck confit and one got the fish (cod in place of sea bass, but prepped the same way). It was all we could do to not lick our plates clean. For dessert one got the bittersweet chocolate dessert, another got the fruits with lavender ice cream, but we all agreed mine was the best: the creme brulee. I think even beyond this being one of the best (if not *the* best) creme brulees I've ever had, it was heightened by the complement of one of my favorite fruits - the very hard to find ground cherry (that's the little green thing). It was a perfect one, too. Shortly before our bill arrived we were brought complementary mint-chocolate macaroons to finish off our meal. SO: truly outstanding service, free valet, incredible food, crafted drinks, gorgeous decor, a handful of freebees, and a pris fixe menu with the small small pricetag of $30 (less than two entrees combined). This restaurant is worth the hour-long drive to Providence, Waterfire or not. I will be back, guaranteed.

    (5)

  • Toni M.

    This is my new favorite restaurant! I ate here for dinner last week with my bf and we had a great experience. We did the 5 course chef's tasting and all were delicious and beautifully presented (see pictures). The waitstaff are very attenctive never letting your water glass get too low and always offering up some of Gracie's delicious (and addicting!) beer bread. If your bored with the same old food you have to go here!

    (5)

  • Hold The Balsami C.

    Well done. An establishment for foodies for sure. It feels generous. Not pretentious. Great service. But close your eyes.....I guess EVERYONE thinks that they are interior designers.

    (4)

  • Wow K.

    Gracie's is another one of Providence's great restaurants. Their menu changes seasonally, offering fresh, delectable, and interesting dishes - sometimes too interesting once serving a parsnip sorbet as dessert. Nonetheless, the service is very friendly and the atmosphere is pleasant. Definitely would come back again and again for special occasions.

    (4)

  • Rebecca T.

    Last night my boyfriend took me to Gracie's to celebrate our anniversary. I was blown away by the romantic atmosphere, friendly service, and quality of the food. Upon making the reservation my boyfriend informed the restaurant that it was our anniversary. They made sure to have special arrangements for the evening, including sitting us at a special, romantic table and bringing out candles on our dessert at the end to celebrate. The food was absolutely incredible. We are both foodies and love finding new culinary gems. Gracie's is certainly a gem and we were equally impressed by the mixing of flavors and presentation of the food. While it may look pricey, you certainly get an incredible meal for your money and an experience that is worth every penny. The service was just as delightful and everyone was in great spirits. We will definitely return to Gracie's in the future for another romantic evening out. Thank you Gracie's for making our night extra special!

    (5)

  • Richie R.

    Overpriced. Service was terrible (the waiter was so weird). I have been to Gracie's on multiple occasions, and have never been impressed. The dinner menu is a 'prix fixe' menu, though there really isn't anything 'fixe' about it (eg. add $15 for steak, $5 for salad, etc.). The steak which is what everyone raves about, was really not very good. The smoked octopus was rather smoke with octopus on the side (way too smokey). The only saving grace is the wine selection, but this is also rather expensive for what it is. In all, I am really not quite sure what all the rave about this place is about, and would avoid at all costs.

    (2)

  • HD H.

    Consistently excellent. Seasonally appropriate menu offerings. Some of the most creative flavor combinations around, especially for the dessert items. They also do a great job with wine pairings. Expensive, but In my opinion, you get what you pay for.

    (5)

  • Francis H.

    So there were some positives and then far too many negatives for a restaurant of these pretensions. What I liked: A good wine list with a few nice surprises for those in the know. A big dining room with high ceilings that makes it relatively quiet, even on a Saturday night. Service: a goofy waiter who fidgeted and had to ask us how every dish was. Already not a big fan of the dissertations delivered before each so... Oh, and for the wine service, didn't give me the cork (wine service 101) and when bottle taken home was discovered to have the cork from another table's bottle in it. The dining room needs some freshening up in terms of decor. Some cheese here and there that, well, for the price, shouldn't be there. Food: We mulled the choice between a la carte and the tasting menu. I'm always interested in finding out what a chef can do although a tasting menu can be a risk because you are asking the chef to be creative at a fast pace (tasting menus tend to change reasonably fast). We opted for the 5 course tasting menu at $75. The three course would have been $45 with some supplements for various dishes. So two problems. Several people at nearby tables had ordered the regular menu and received copious plates of nice looking food. Three courses would have been an ample meal and the kitchen had them under control: the ones that tend to appear in the reviews (egg, duck, etc). So we paid $30 more and--this is the first time I say this for any restaurant of this kind--we left having eaten almost nothing. Not adverse to small plates. On the contrary. But here we are talking a plate of root vegetables where there were literally about twelve pieces of various items (beats, turnip, etc) the size of your thumbnail). It literally amounted to two tablespoons. Good for the food cost I guess. Next a papardelles in a monstrous flying saucer of a dish with a tiny well at the center (I've seen smaller versions of this plate many times but this was ridiculous) held three noodles and some shreds of meat. We are talking two espresso cups worth. A scallop dish with one and a half (I kid you not, they divided a scallop in two!) scallops. A rabbit dish with a piece of loin, a piece of rabbit sausage the size of half a hotdog, and a piece of rabbit confit. This was the most copious dish and it was the size a small hamburger patty. Finally, a desert that once again sat in the tiny nook of a huge bowl and was a piece of génoise the size of a silver dollar with a dollop of ice-cream on it. So the portioning is completely ridiculous. You aren't supposed to feel like you went to the all-you-can-eat Country Kitchen, but you aren't supposed to crave a burger either, not after a $360 meal. My guess is they are working with a 15% food cost here. Good for your bottom line if you can get away with it. Quality of the food. Well if every dish had been a little gem, I might have overlooked portion sizes. They were not. First, there seems to be no awareness here of the two most recent trends in cooking: foraging and molecular cuisine. Either taken to extremes is silly but they (particularly the latter) are tools that can really impact creativity and flavor. So, for example, for the first dish, there are so many playful things you can do with root vegetables. Little steamed cubes with what amounted to an insipid dressing smeared on the plate doesn't do it. No layering of flavors, to transformation of consistency, nothing really. This was a complete fail. The papardelle were fine. But if you are going to serve pasta in this kind of restaurant, they better rock. This is a dish I can make from scratch on my own (including rolling and hand cutting the noodles) in twenty minutes. And it will be better than this dish (salty and uninspired). The most successful dish of the evening was the scallops with puy lentils (except that they were, I believe the cheaper French lentils as they were a little larger and didn't have the wonderful green taste lentilles du puy have when done just right). Here the flavors were well composed. Only problem is that the scallops were an afterthought: this would have been just as good without them. The scallops were good, the lentils were good. The two didn't need to be together. The rabbit dish: overly salted is the first thing. This may be the only place where a "new" cooking technique was used, as in sous-vide for the rabbit loin. Or at least I think so since it had that weird gelatinous consistency sous vide gets--only it was then overcooked on the warming process. In fact both loin and confit were stringy, salty, with no distinction or delicacy of flavor. So-called boudin blanc of rabbit was in fact a finely ground rabbit sausage. Boudin blanc: tamis--not texture. A quenelle in a casing. This was not a boudin blanc and again, salty. Desert was uninspired square of génoise with ice-cream on top. So none of this was horribly bad but for the price and pretension, this was really a mediocre place to eat.

    (2)

  • Lindsay T.

    It was good...but my food was cold, and when I sent it back to be heated, it returned to me equally as cold. Sigh. I really wanted to love this place. The decor is pretty cool...love the stars.

    (3)

  • S B.

    Great little bar on a cool street in Providence.

    (4)

  • Zared G.

    Gracie's blew the pants off of Restaurant Week. everything was delicious. The staff was super knowledgeable and definitely on top of their sections. Every time I looked away and then looked back, my water glass was full and I was being offered another piece of the amazing bread (baked in house!) The gnocchi with braised oxtail appetizer was unbelievably savory, and well worth the trip. And then the duck came out. I have never had duck cooked so perfectly before. It didn't need a knife. It wasn't gamey. It was just delicious. I plan on coming back here for the tasting course, and seeing what the chef has to offer. I'm getting excited just thinking about it. Gracie's, yet another reason that Providence is making me fat.

    (5)

  • Irene Y.

    Gracie's is a great place to go if you have parents visiting or are looking for a romantic evening with your significant other. Please note that it is pricey, but you are paying for the ambiance and food. We also went once with a group of friends (around 12-15) and they sat us at a long table the floor below. My favorite time here was recently with my fiance. He ordered the 3 course prix fixe meal with the duck. I ordered the scallops a la carte. The prix fixe meal starts at $30, with extra money added for certain foods (like the foix gras, steak, etc). We each ordered a drink as well. The meal came out to around $80. It was VERY romantic, and our waiter was excellent. Several times during the meal he brought us little tastings (including a sorbet to start out with, a tuna tartare and at the end a macaroon), as "compliments of the chef". Everything was lovely. Make sure to make reservations. Also this is a dress-up place, so don't wear jeans.

    (5)

  • Kerri S.

    Another wonderful meal. I really do love this place. The food, service and atmosphere are always top notch. Great for a romantic dinner or something before going to the theater. This upscale restaurant does give you the option to have a great meal for a reasonable cost - $35 three course prix fix. We generally have them pair our wines with each course so the price does rise quickly but if you want great food if can be done for $35 pp ( excl drinks, tax gratuity etc).

    (5)

  • K Y.

    This was the first restaurant I checked out in Providence and I chose it because of the high reviews here on Yelp. I would say the reviews were pretty much dead on. The service was fabulous. Three of us went here on a week night and the place was full - good sign! They have an option for a 5 or 7 course tasting menu chosen by the chef; however, your entire table must choose that option. Luckily, we all agreed that we would opt for the 3 course option instead. I had the pea flan and it was a nice fresh, light appetizer to start with it. It had some nice greens and fresh asparagus worked in and around the "flan." My friends had the parsnip soup and said it was great. For dinner I had the scallops and they were cooked perfectly. My only regret is that they also had a garnish very similar to the pea flan appetizer. I had wished I had realized that early because I would have picked a different appetizer to start with. My other friends had the trout and the chicken dish. Both were good. The chicken was tasty but a little heavy for me. Dessert...ORDER THE CREME BRULEE! It was one of THE best I have had and I can be a creme brulee snob :) An added touch as we left for the night - small baked goods to go. We took home a small coffee cake (again, these are free and just nice little gifts).

    (4)

  • Linda F.

    excellent all around.

    (4)

  • Cherrie C.

    Read the rave reviews, but left simply enraged & wishing I'd chosen any other restaurant because of the poor communication & inept management. So, I initially was excited to try out the full menu & told the server, Katlyn, we would be dining from the 3-menu price fix & having 1 cocktail. She said we could order from the 1st 3 pages with the exception of the cheese dessert plate & we did so. The meal was wonderful, but filling so I had my "pre-paid" dessert boxed to-go. To my surprise, she came back with the bill for each item individually priced. The bill should have been $93 plus tax, instead it came out to $150. I approached the manager, Stephen Wilson, about this. You'd think he'd fix it, right? Nope. Instead he offered to take off my dessert from the menu after making me wait an additional 10 minutes after the meal. Really? How about just making things right? You can believe I will be contacting the owner, Ellen Slattery. In short, wonderful food, but a truly terrible experience.

    (1)

  • Ron P.

    OH boy, this was great. We were there in August and it was an amazing experience. The food is fresh and really great, the service was incredible. I will surely be back if i'm in the area.

    (5)

  • Chris F.

    Wow. Wonderful night. A nice walk from the providence place mall ( an easy place to park ). Then quick service and delicious food. Both myself and my wife thought it the best place we've visited in the area. Highly recommended.

    (5)

  • Elizabeth K.

    Sooooo good. Every aspect! One of the best dinners I've had in a really long time, and, we didn't even go to Gracie's expecting anything out of the ordinary. So, we're seated and realize we can't really decide what we want, it's been a long week, and we have decision fatigue. Oh look! Affordable tasting menu! Win! We asked if foie gras came with the 5 course tasting (it was the only thing I had actively eyed on the menu) and were told no (with a nice explanation of the flow of the tasting), but, we could just add a 6th course for a reasonable fee and make it foie gras if we wanted. Perfect! Every dish was amazing. Every person that came to our table (water servers, bread servers, our server) was awesome! I can't get over how good this place was!

    (5)

  • Shirley L.

    Good location. Valet parking was a bit confusing, as there is another location next-door who also has valet parking. The chef's tasting is greatly overpriced. The food was good but I wouldn't rave about it. The service was excellent. The ambience only so-so. We would be willing to give it another try. Perhaps pre or après theater and to try the pris fixe dinner.

    (3)

  • Stephanie S.

    It has been a year since I've eaten at Gracie's, but I can still say I remember it as being the best meal I've ever had. I went with 2 girlfriends for a birthday dinner, and we each got the prix fixe $30 for 3-courses. Not a bad deal at all! Each of our courses was perfection. I can't remember my dishes verbatim, so don't be turned away from my bland descriptions. I had the butternut soup, duck, and apple tart. The soup was a beautiful rich golden color and had a wonderful silky texture, and this sweet aftertaste would linger from the spice apple puree. The duck was served in 2 styles, one being sliced to resemble a steak and the other shredded almost like carnitas. I was surprised by the flavor and moistness of the meat. Ending with the apple tart was wonderful as well. It came a la mode with bailey's ice cream. Warm spicy, apply goodness. On a side note, there are palette cleansers between each course that match the caliber of the courses themselves. Presentation was well thought through. And the chef uses locally grown/raised produce and meats. I would visit Rhode Island just to eat at Gracie's again!

    (5)

  • Emlyn A.

    I suppose if you're the kind of person who likes vodka tastings, collecting stamps and sniffing perfumes, then you'd likely enjoy Gracies' Test Kitchen. Their wizardry is not lost on me, which is why I must give them four stars, but I quickly grow tired of dolled-up gustatory masterpieces that cost a fortune. People, it's food, not art. (Really, I don't need to taste blue cheese ice cream THAT badly, but if dessert comes with the $40 prix fixe menu anyway...) But if you're the kind of person who has read more than one book on origami or who could lose yourself in a discussion of the differences between Anostostomatidae and Rhaphidophoridae, then you'd probably be right at home at Gracie's. (Tip: Check your stock portfolio first.) This is fussy food that insists on being respected, given its price, long before it has been tasted.

    (4)

  • Guy H.

    Excellent food and service. Staff is very knowledgable and even recommended a better, less expensive wine. They do everything to make your dining experience the best!

    (4)

  • Liam S.

    Firstly, thanks to the Yelpers who's reviews helped me find Gracie's. Food: Excellent. I had the foie gras, which was perfectly seared and accompanied by pistachios and a ginger brioche. Sounds a bit odd, but worked brilliantly. Only mild criticism (and this is personal taste) is the accompanying jam was too sweet. I followed that with the ribeye, which was also on the button, with a balanced medley of mushrooms and greens (again, for me slightly too salty which took away from some of the subtlety). For dessert, the chocolate chicory cake was simply spectacular. Other things: the portion sizes are perfect, and the little chef's tasters between courses were delightful. Mini macaroons ... Mmmm. Service: The 5th star is for the staff, from they maître d' to the servers, who were polite, engaging, and attentive without being intrusive. It's said so often that it's the people who make a great restaurant, and it's so nice going to a place that gets it right. Price: Great value and quality. In addition to the food I had a glass each of good bubbles, a Cote du Rhone, a Muscat, and then an amaretto as a digestiv. All up it came to about $125, which is very reasonable.

    (5)

  • Vicki A.

    DELICIOUS! We went to Gracie's for restaurant week and had an incredible experience! It can get expensive if you order drinks, but otherwise this restaurant is top notch! The special for restaurant week was 3 courses for $30. We were given a delicious amuse bouche of grapes and cheese. I ordered Jeffery's Green Salad for the first course. It was heavily seasoned with bleu cheese but the flavors really complemented each other and went well with the rosemary bread that the server brought around. We were offered a small sorbet palate cleanser before the next course. Second course was trout with cheese fondue (more of a sauce) and lentils. The fondue was deliciously rich and offered sparingly so as not to overwhelm the meal. My friend ordered the duck with pomegranate jus. It arrived as two legs and a thigh and actually had pomegranate arils, not just jus, that gave the dish a nice crunch. For dessert I had the creme brulee, a very generous portion for dessert. It had a small star cookie on top, in tribute to the decor, with a bit of cinnamon apple sauce that was just enough to spice up the dish. After we were stuffed with three courses, they brought a final "treat" from the kitchen - a yummy maple and cranberry macaroon! The service was wonderful - several people brought food, cleared the table, and made sure we had everything we needed! Gracie's has a warm ambiance but is definitely fancy, so dress up or be prepared to feel under dressed. I was very impressed with how helpful and attentive the staff was and we received excellent treatment despite eating from the restaurant week menu. I highly recommend Gracie's if you want a high-class meal in downtown Providence.

    (5)

  • Rahul M.

    There are two kinds of people in the world: those who love ostentatious places like this and those who don't. I'm in the latter group. There wasn't anything really wrong with our meal (except the complete lack of vegetarian options) but the overarching preciousness and smugness permeating the place was suffocating and I couldn't wait to get the hell out. Foodies and foodie culture can't die soon enough for me. Give me tasty food that fills my belly and don't masturbate on my plate.

    (2)

  • Kristen B.

    Perfect each of the four times I have visited. It is upscale and in my "special occasion" price range. One of my favorite places in Rhode Island. Great wine, food, cocktails. Love how they pair he dishes. The private room downstairs is great for small groups. Flawless service.

    (5)

  • Michael B.

    I've been to Gracie's a couple times in the past few months, and it hasn't disappointed yet. First I went for restaurant week early this year and had a fantastic time. The wait staff was attendant but not overbearing, ambiance was delightful, and the food was, well, superb. I also went to Gracie's for Valentine's Day, and it was romantic and delicious. My favorite dishes thus far have been the skate wing - full and meaty and deliciously seasoned - and the seared foie gras. Best food in Providence, hands down.

    (5)

  • Johanna C.

    Not sure how anyone in their right mind could give this place anything less than 5 stars... the service is impeccable and the food is extraordinary. From presentation to taste I have never once had anything that I did not like there... even dared myself to try new things, and was not disappointed Can't wait to go again for restaurant weeks soon!

    (5)

  • Barnaby M.

    Give up trying to find a better restaurant than this in Rhode Island, you wont find one. They go far beyond what you order to eat and drink. You are regaled with palate cleansing amuses and fresh baked beer infused breads during your meal to enhance your experience at no cost to you. Some restaurants care about their patrons, many "sorta" care, but Gracie's definitely makes you feel as if they're trying to win the hearts and minds of every person that enters its doorway. There's even free valet...and they even leave you a little desert treat after returning your car to you! Their innovative cocktail menu and diverse, well rounded wine list more than make up for a relatively small but carefully picked beer selection. They change their menu quite a bit so it does not make much sense to rave about any one dish in particular, but I can assure you that they have an amazing flare for gnocchi. If you are craving anything savory, the entire menu will likely appeal to you. I've had pork three ways, a ribeye, and a duck confit dish for entrees. Each is unique and sensational. Be prepared to experience something provacative and exciting with every plate. Your senses will be satiated if not completely overwhelmed. The servers are also knowledgeable and friendly, they really take the time to understand your questions or allergy issues. Add on to that a romantic and sophisticated ambience, and you have Gracie's. The bottom line is these are 40-80 dollar skill level entree dishes available to you at 18-40 dollar prices. With every bite you will close your eyes to savor the kitchen's skills. This is a true culinary gem made available to the public.

    (5)

  • Christie C.

    We had our first date at Gracies 11 years ago. Over the years their location has changed, their location has changed, but one thing remains constant. The food and service is always spectacular. we enjoyed a chef's tasting. Which was highlighted with several surprises from the kitchen. The foie gras and ramp pasta courses were devine. We look forward to coming back here again when we visit RI in the future.

    (5)

  • Henry C.

    This is really a fantastic spot. Drove down from Boston with a friend and it's well worth the trip. The ambience is classy but with a decidedly comfortable feel. Lots of dates going on, popular for that. We got the 5-course tasting menu that is chef's choice of cold appetizer (tete couch on), warm appetizer (an amazing squid ink pasta with rings of squid, beet "sauce"), fish course (pan roasted bass with veg), meat course (chicken galantine over polenta), and dessert (date bar with burnt orange sorbet). Hard to describe these dishes in detail as they were all fairly complex, but the flavors worked wonderfully. You get the idea -- creative, but fresh and not overwrought despite the many ingredients. Portion size was just right, and price was quite reasonable ($75/person).They also have a very flexible menu of a la carte as well as prix fixe. Bread selection was also really nice (whole wheat, rye sourdough, focaccia among them). Also amazing were the perfect waitstaff, a really nice combination of attentiveness without a hint of stuffiness. Just down-to-earth and friendly and they all worked as a team and knew their stuff. The free valet parking was just a great way to finish it off -- the Gracie's cookie left on the console was a great detail. Don't miss it!

    (5)

  • Su-Yee L.

    One of the best restaurants in Providence! So far, I've only been to Gracie's three times, twice with the six course tasting and once for the 3 course prix-fixe but they've blown me away every time. The food is unbelievably delicious; even when you don't think you like an ingredient, you can trust the chefs at Gracie's because they'll make it work. The quality of the food and the cooking would command a much higher price if it weren't in Providence. Their gnocchi is really amazing, light and airy-- I've had it every time. The service is also wonderful. And their homemade honey beer bread is really incredible. Plus you really can't beat their $35 prix-fixe for the quality of the food. I've yet to find anything to match Gracie's in Boston!

    (5)

  • Jenna K.

    My favorite restaurant in Providence! The food, service, and ambiance are amazing! It is one of those restaurants that Providence is and will be known for. Everything I have had at the restaurant has been great. I have been 3-4 times and it has been great. I have done the 3 course and 7 course options and I prefer the 3 course option. The 7 course was great but it is very long but it is still a great option if you want to sit for a long dinner. I could go on and on about how much I love everything but I think everyone else has in their reviews! A must go in Providence!

    (5)

  • Ashley B.

    Yet again, another 5 star review for this place- BUT WELL DESERVED! I finally got to experience the amazingness that is Gracie's last night, and boy was it unforgettable. First of all- the ambiance alone gives this place 5 stars. Stars everywhere, dim lighting, comfy benches with pillows, attentive staff, etc...so great! My boyfriend and I split a bottle of wine- which the server helped us pick out- fantastic choice by her, and we loved it. The fresh bread was also great, I loved the classic french baguette, and with the homemade butter, I could have filled up on it alone! We then decided to go with the prix fixe menu that begins at $40 (some special dishes have a slight upcharge, but well worth it). I started with the gnocchi and he had the poached egg. The gnocchi was the BEST I have ever had, no lie! It melted in my mouth with bursts of flavor- incredible. For entree I chose chicken ballotine and he had duck, both dishes were completely out of this world with impeccable presentation! We both completely devoured our plates, not a drop was left. Dessert time! I had the creme brulee and he had the cheese platter. Again- perfection and devoured in its entirety. We will absolutely, positively, 100% be returning to Gracie's, without a doubt. Next time, we are going to try the 7-course wine pairing dinner- I know it will be well worth the steep $90 price.

    (5)

  • Ashley N.

    The food is so great here! A real treat. The service is also wonderful, waiters are very professional and efficient. Highly recommend it for a special night out.

    (5)

  • Dorothea L.

    The food is just ok. Decor is a little dated with stars and this blue. Service was good except for one thing. They are a little sneaky. The waiter asked us if it was the first time dining at Gracie's. We said yes. He then told us the specials and took our order. We opted for the prix-fixe. We didn't know that most of the items for the prix-fixe have a surcharge. We get the bill, and it was much more than we were expecting. No one told us anything. We didn't really notice the numbers next to almost every item on the menu because we thought they were al a carte prices. Now we didn't put up a fight or demand to see the manager because the food was prepared ok. It wasn't great just good. But I wouldn't go again because it wasn't really prix-fixe, it was some odd hybrid which left a really bad taste in our mouth. I would have just not done prix-fixe if I knew most of the menu wasn't actually part of the prix-fixe menu. There are better paces to eat in Providence where they don't try to trick you.

    (1)

  • Katy L.

    We did the 5 course tasting and were blown away! Amazing food, amazing service, a definite must for a nice night out in Providence!!

    (5)

  • Jessica S.

    So I finally made it to Gracies. Almost everything about Gracies is 5 stars. Definitely the decor and the service, impeccable. They are very concerned with making sure you are happy and that is a nice change from some places. The cookies they leave in your car, coat check, the style of the food, amazing bread basket, amouse bouche, sorbet, complimentary macaroons with the check. You get the works here. They bring around a bread basket with like 6 types of bread and you can try whatever you want, one of each if you like. As someone who likes to try everything, I love this. Danny was very helpful in helping me to find a wine I like and was a great server. The only thing a bit lacking for me is they can be stingy in some areas. This is the first place I have ever gotten 1/4 of a glass of wine and been charged the same rate as any place that gives you a real glass. I also like a real side with my dinner, not chicken with a few baby root vegetables tossed on there like decoration, I mean really? cmon. Even if it was just a real order of vegetables that would be perfectly nice. The chicken itself was great but if I had only gotten that I would have left hungry, so that's not good. We tried the salad and the farm egg, both good. Our peanut chiffon and chocolate marquise desserts were nice. This is a place you come expecting to spend but the prix fixe menu is a good deal. I absolutely love the decor of the place, even the bathroom is nice. Also, I assume they would normally leave 1 bag of cookies in the car but somehow I ended up with 3 so that was a nice surprise. We left our car with the valet and went down to Waterfire for a bit so that made things easy. I would definitely return

    (4)

  • S O.

    a great elegant night out for 2. Incredible attention paid to details by the chef and staff. Safe and exciting for Gluten Free diners, will customize much of the menu along with the tastings they serve between courses. Definitely pricey, but fun for a really nice night out.

    (5)

  • Nathan H.

    Food: 3.5 stars Service: 1 star My wife and I went here for our one year anniversary. We were expecting something nice given all of the great reviews. I don't think that our experience was universal because I saw several other tables get plenty of attention from their waiter, but our waitress was very inattentive. We were seated and sat down in a nice table and looked over the menu. We were planning on doing the seven course tasting menu but we had a few questions about wine pairings or other options. Well about 45 minutes went by and no one ever showed up to ask us if we wanted a drink or had any questions about the menu. Eventually the waitress shows up and simply says, "So have you decided yet?" I responded, "Well we just had a few questions. Like do you offer wine pairings?" She just said, "Yes it's $X." and then tried to run off again, but I managed to grab her and ask about the differences between the tasting menus. She did manage to run off without asking if there was anything she could bring us. I wanted to ask for suggestions, but she also didn't seem to have any interest in that. After that it took her another 15-20 minutes before she came back to take our order. By this point we were getting really hungry. I looked over and saw her chatting with the bartender for a while so it's not like she was swamped with other tables. I was about to get up and walk across the restaurant to grab her when she finally showed up. We were finally able to make our order and start getting food. At about halfway into the meal someone must have alerted her that we were upset or that she took way too long taking our order because she tried to apologize by offering us a wine pairing for one of the courses, but it seemed like too little too late. A 1/3 pour of wine for an hour of my life waiting just to place an order is not really a fair trade. Fortunately, most of the courses were brought out by other members of the wait staff who all seemed fine. Like I said the other tables seemed like they had attentive waiters. The food was pretty decent (the produce that was grown on their rooftop garden was good), but not enough to justify the horrible experience we had leading up to our meal. It put us in a bad mood the whole time, and ruined one aspect of our anniversary we had been looking forward to. I'm not sure what she was thinking, because with a little bit of salesmanship she would have had an even larger bill than the one she had. We were asking about the wine pairings and she made it sound really not that interesting. A small push and we would have ordered it. As it was based on her descriptions we were on the verge of downgrading to the lower tasting menu or just going pre-fix. It was a very bizarre experience overall for us.

    (2)

  • A L.

    i've been coming to Gracie's for a long, long time (since fed.hill days) and this shit is delicious and the service, every time I've been there is flawless. like it's ballet flawless...it's worth it to just go there and watch people really know how to do their job. don't even get me started on the slow poached egg. seriously, man.

    (5)

  • Kaveri K.

    The food was delicious and ambiance nice as well, so an overall elegant dining experience. I just expected to be WOW'ed based on what others had told me, but didn't find anything out of the ordinary for a nice restaurant.

    (4)

  • Kirstin M.

    We recently hosted our rehearsal dinner at Gracies and it was simply an out of this world experience. The food is fantastic. I've eaten at Gracie's several times now, and it is always excellent. I loved that we did our tasting, and made selections for our menu, and just a few weeks later we needed to make a few changes. The menu is constantly changes with the seasons and weather to use only the most fresh and local ingredients. Brendan, the event manager at Gracie's was incredibly helpful as we planned our dinner, and he executed the evening with first-rate class. Everyone loved everything. The signature cocktails, the wine pairs we had selected, the meal itself- with fresh, perfectly cooked ingredients that surprise and delight. I loved our rehearsal dinner, just a hair more than our wedding reception, and both were the best evenings of my life.

    (5)

  • John L.

    Ah Gracie's. What to think about you? My friends think you are the creme de le creme when it comes to fine dining in respect to food, service and ambiance but I have other "food" for thoughts. First I'll list the gold stars and then I'll point out the frowny faces. Gold stars: 1) The amazingly strong cocktail. I couldn't say cocktails because I only needed one to get a huge buzz. I had the Mt Rainier cocktail special for restaurant week and it is punch in your head strong! I only remembered it had Cognac in it and was strong and full of flavor. 2) The entree I got was the Crescent Farm Duck. It was very tasty but the portion was a bit small however, they did kept the skin on which was crispy and true to how a duck should taste like. If you don't know about duck, all the meat is dark compared to a chicken so no white meat here. The fennel was good even though I don't like licorice. 3) Service was great that they were always there if we needed water but one waiter forgot our second helpings of bread so another waitress got them for us. Now for the frowny faces: 1) Noise level. I guess I have this image that fine dining includes soft conversations with your party and everyone including the wait staff is whispering the specials to us. But not heRE. I FELT LIKE I WAS ORDERING FROM MAMA KIMS FOOD TRUCK. But that might be just me. 2) Portions. Why is there always an indirect correlation between the amount of food (arrow pointing down) and the price of the food (arrow pointing up) for fancy restaurants?? My Rainier Cherry Salad, literally had three sprigs of Arugula and three cherries. And a spitful of balsamic dressing. 3) Why are they so stingy on the bread? The waitress brings a whole basket of bread and only serves us deli-style. Just leave it on the table and we'll sample each one! So, I'm sorry to say, I would only come here for restaurant week, when I can get a bang for my buck for the food. Other than that, I'd rather go down the street to Local 121 for some quieter dining.

    (3)

  • Natalie W.

    Hands down best restaurant in Providence. The staff is so informed and they must be professionally trained. The ambiance is romantic and there isn't one dish on the menu that isn't to die for.

    (5)

  • Dan T.

    I am so glad that I was able to make it to Gracie's before leaving Providence. I wish I could describe the meal in more detail, but the tasting menu was absolutely outstanding, and undoubtedly on par with the finer dining I have been enjoying in New York (and surpassing most of the hype that seems to surround many other establishments). The other bonus is that you are paying much more reasonable prices simply because you are in Rhode Island, as opposed to New York! The staff were fantastic, they were able to accomodate my vegetarian dining companion with ease, and overall the night was just a tremendous dining experience. If you can only make it out for one memorable dining experience in Providence, I would definitely make it Gracie's. Two restaurants? Follow it up at La Laiterie. New Rivers comes in a close third.

    (4)

  • Michael G.

    My WIfe and I came a for an early dinner prior to a show at the Providence Performing Arts Center...(5-12-2012) When making the reservation I mentioned an 8pm show. When seated, the server mentioned the time of our show and said WE could set the pace of our dinner. The meal was wonderful. I had the lamb 3 ways special from the local Hopkins Farm. Excellent! Wife is not a meat/seafood eater.... the Tasting of Spring Vegetables was to her liking. Add in the little spoons inbetween courses of special things.... it's a great place to go. We've been here a few times and have never had a problem with service. Great place to go to before a show or just a special dinner. If it's a special occasion, just mention it when making the reservation (if they don't ask, which they usually always do!). They've always done a little something extra.

    (5)

  • J Z.

    I love Gracie's. I don't throw around 5 stars on everything, but Gracies has never dissappointed me. How could I not love a place that leaves you cookies in your car for you when you valet it?! My friend and I had completely different meals, I had the corn and lobster soup, pan-seared salmon over lentils, and pound cake for dessert; he had the heirloom and mozzarella salad, duck breast with beets and potato croquette, and a cherry tart for dessert. Both meals in their entirety were amazing. Our waiter was very knowledgeable about wine, and made excellent suggestions (based soley on the way they paired with our food) and as always, the service was fantastic. You know how sometimes you can't believe that something is as good as you remember it? Well then I went back to Gracie's and was blown away again.

    (5)

  • Eddy P.

    I took my girlfriend for a nice dinner here and enjoyed every plate by far it's worth the money , the food was great from start to finish and a cool gift was the valet guy put cookies in my cup holder that was a great ending to our night

    (5)

  • S. C.

    One of the best in Providence. Fantastic food, good service. Even the bread is perfect. From start to finish, it's a great experience. Definitely a must-do.

    (5)

  • David T.

    Unbelievable. God was just seated 3 tables down, and if god eats here, then...... And if you'd like to experience what it means to be served with dry wit and professionalism, then ask for Dennis. He was superb.

    (5)

  • Philip K.

    OH MY GOD.... the food here is AMAZING. I have been here on dates with my boyfriend several times, most recently for our reunion dinner after having been apart for 5 months. Gracie's did not disappoint. This place offers several different dining styles, a la cate, you pick three pre fixe, a five course tasting (chef's pick), and a seven course tasting (chef's pick). Most recently we did the five course. My boyfriend has a lactose issue but, they handled it with ease. All of the courses were absolutely divine. From the tuna tartare with artichoke hearts to the lamb two ways with fennel and tomato relish, Gracie's menu is innovative in all the best ways. They bring it home with amuse bouche's and lovely macaroons on the house. Great wine selection. Romantic atmosphere. The perfect date spot!

    (5)

  • Lyd M.

    This is my favorite restaurant EVER! I've been in for appetizers with friends, the 3 course pre fixe with family, and the 7 course tasting for a special occasion and each and every dish has been delicious. The service is always awesome, whether you're at the bar or a table. It's a great place to grab a classy drink, too...there are always unique and delish cocktails on their specialty drinks list. I've recommended it to a number of family and friends who are in town looking for a great place to go and they always rave about it for days after. GOGOGO!!!

    (5)

  • Eric F.

    My girlfriend and I had a nearly perfect dining experience that was shattered by the worst ribeye we have ever had anywhere. It was flavorless and had the texture of dry pot roast with absolutely no marbling or fat bands. The service was on point and all other courses were fantastic with the obvious use of fresh local ingredients. And to rub salt and lemon in the atrocity that was supposed to be the ribeye was the up-charge on the prefix that was an obvious waste of money. I would recommend this restaurant hands down with the advice to save a steak dish for one of the many other great prime steakhouses in Providence.

    (3)

  • Angela D.

    oh gracie's. i really wanted to like you SO bad, but the best way to sum it up would be that the food didn't live up to the restaurant. gracie's is a lovely restaurant with great ambiance and excellent service. they really go above and beyond. there are all these little extras that really make you feel like you're special. like we had an amuse bouche that was tasty, the sorbet between the appetizer and entree was a nice touch, and the french macarons and mini cheesecakes after the meal was SO GOOD! also, the bread was pretty tasty, but the fiancé felt weird about them serving us the bread. there were 4 kinds and he would have eaten every single type if they had just left a basket at the table, but they don't, and he's shy. haha. anyway, the beer bread was the best one that i tried. so gooey and delicious. sadly, the rest of the food wasn't as impressive. we got the poached egg for appetizer and it was fine. nothing too exciting. and we got the ribeye for our entrée. it was fine. not too flavorful. not the best piece of meat. the potatoes were over cooked and too salty. the food was fine, but it didn't live up to the rest of our experience in this restaurant. i wanted to be blown away by the food, but i had to settle to being blown away by the service. nice try, gracie, but i won't be back.

    (3)

  • Amber M.

    Eating here was an absolutely fantastilicious experience. I went with two really good friends of mine just to celebrate life and be merry and chose Gracie's because it seemed like a classy place. Everything we ordered was made to perfection and all tasted so fresh. We all went for the $30 3-course prefix (mine was a little more because I ordered the scallops...but so worth it!). The beet salad was beautiful -- beets with gem hues on a bed of fresh greens complimented by ginger pecans. My friend's butternut squash soup tasted like no other I've ever had -- rich tasting, but not overwhemingly creamy or thick, with a very pronounced fruity squash flavor. I have to admit I had a bit of food envy! My scallop dish was composed of local scallops with perfectly roasted brussel sprouts and a vegetable hash on the side. I can't even verbalize how good those scallops were: cooked just right with a little sear on the edges, tender and sweet. It made a good counter to the hearty brussel sprouts. Of course I tried my friends' entrees: one of them ordered the duck and the other the Idaho trout. Both were so delicious I don't really think I could choose a favorite! Dessert was beautiful as well. Everything was as seasonal and local as possible. The servers were so charming. The whole place is so charming. If you're willing to splurge a bit, please do yourself a favor and eat at Gracie's!!

    (5)

  • Tim M.

    I was looking for a place for dinner while staying in Providence for business. I was able to get a reservation through the Yelp app. Gracie's was recommended by a colleague who lives near Providence. Very good service from our waiter. Enjoyed the food.

    (4)

  • Maura C.

    ok.. I just remembered that I was supposed to post an update... I have been back to Gracie's again. This time we brought my parents, Aunt, and Uncle and reserved the wonderful Wine Cellar table. We had an amazing meal with spectacular service. I retract my previous negative comments towards Gracie's... they have totally redeemed themselves!

    (5)

  • Toni M.

    --From May 7, 2010, sorry for the delay-- I was with a group up at the Naval War College. A few of us professed to be foodies, so we formed an ad hoc supper club. Gracie's was a recommendation from a friend so I cajoled the crew to drive the 45 minutes fr

    (5)

  • Ji H.

    Went here for Restaurant week. Lobster soup: AWESOME Salmon with bacon lentils: AWESOME Poundcake with Buttermilk gelato: All right... get the Creme Brulee instead Amazing service, and great bread (free) at the beginning! Try the bread with olives; it's much better than the beer bread.

    (5)

  • Anne M.

    The parsnip soup is amazing. Also, the candied kumquat that comes with the duckling, yum. If I were going to go there again, I would call and reserve the super cool booth.

    (5)

  • Elizabeth E.

    We wanted to get out of Boston for a night and check out a little more of Providence. I stumbled upon Gracie's online and thought why not check it out. It was good....really really good. Everyone who says to get the poached farm egg to start is TOTALLY right. It was amazing! I had ordered the veal sweetbreads and my boyfriend got the poached egg...He won that round! That egg was TO DIE FOR! They make there own homemade breads. If they happen to have the honey glazed beer bread when you go...grab piece..heck grab two! Worth every weight watchers point out there! Very very tasty! The butter they place down with the bread has (I believe gray salt) on top which is the perfect little touch with this very tasty bread.... I was going to give this the full 5 stars but they forgot to give us the Intermezzo so I can't rave or say anything about that but everyone else around us looks like they enjoyed theirs. We both ordered the duck confit. It was good and I ended the meal with their creme brulee. So all in all it was a lovely night. Dinner was nice and long which is what we were looking for but they will also speed up the service if you are trying to catch a show. With cocktails, two glasses of wine and three courses each the bill with tax was about $130. That is AMAZING! In Boston this would EASILY be over $200....easy! The service was attentive and the food was refined without being pretentious. I really would love to go back and will tell many to do so as well. The best part....homemade chocolate chip cookies were in the car when the valet brought our car around. How fun!!!!! if you are in the area go! Make reservations though but go! Very very good!

    (4)

  • Carbon T.

    This is one of the best restaurants in Providence. Everything I have had here has been delicious. I think what sets this place apart from all the others is not just the food but the total package with all the finishing touches... it's the little stars you see everywhere, the amuse bouche between every course, the macaroon at the end of the meal, the little cookie packages the valet guys leave in the car when they bring it back to you (and free valet parking at that). During restaurant week, you get a 3 course meal with all the little extras I mentioned for $30... it's totally worth coming here multiple times during that week. I've recently moved but would totally drive back here just for their restaurant week deal.

    (5)

  • Bobby S.

    tasting menu at Gracie's for your anniversary? You can't be in the dog-house for choosing this place. the full 7 course tasting menu with the matching wine flights was just exquisite. Service is spot on (new faces this time around:) ) and attention to each course is just meticulous in exactness. Worth the spurge annually to keep wifey happy and content (jk)..

    (5)

  • Patricia C.

    I spend a lot of time in RI and this is the best restaurant I've ever been to in the Providence area hands down. The food is outstanding - upscale without being pretentious. The ambiance is perfect for a date. It seemed like my boyfriend and I were the only ones in the restaurant. And the service is impeccable. If you're looking to treat yourself or someone else to a true fine dining experience you should absolutely find your way to Gracie's.

    (5)

  • Krystal D.

    I'm afraid I don't see what all of the fuss is about this place. I was beyond excited to go here for dinner with my roommates; we had been planning it for weeks. Maybe it was too hyped up, so I was setup for disappointment. Maybe they had an off night. All I know is that I was very underwhelmed by my dinner at Gracie's. I must note, however, that the service at Gracie's is impeccable. It might be the best service I have ever experiences. Water glasses were never empty, the waiter was full of great recommendations, our courses arrived in a timely fashion, all plates arrived at the exact same time, etc. Truly outstanding. Honestly, I almost gave them an extra star for the service alone. The food, sadly, was a disappointment. I began with the lobster gnocchi, which was the biggest disappointment of all. So many people rave about this dish that I can't help but think the chef's were having an off night. I found the gnocchi to be dull and flavorless. They're also not traditional gnocchi, so I felt a bit of disappointment that my plate wasn't comprised of plump gnocchi, but instead itty bitty bits of gnocchi. For course two, I decided to be adventurous and try the duck since I've never had it before. The waiter amped it up and said it was worht trying so I went for it. Now in this case, it's probably my own taste preference that made me dislike the dish. I didn't enjoy the duck at all- both the flavor and texture didn't suit my tastes. Our maire'de approached our table to ask if we were enjoying our meals and I informed him that I did not particularly enjoy the duck. He immediately jumped into action, took my dinner plate away, and provided me with the menu and recommendation for a replacement dinner. I opted for the Vegetable Medley which was truly delicious. It was comprised of three smaller dishes, all of which complimented each other well. For dessert I chose the chocolate cake which was itty bitty (we're talking about two bites in size), and not at all what I hoped it would be. One of my roommates has been to Gracie's in the past and said that this meal was much less enjoyable than her previous meal. The first time she went to Gracie's everything was extremely fresh and flavorful. This was just not the case when we went back on Tuesday evening. Like I said, they perhaps had an off-night, but for all of the hype Gracie's receives, I left feeling rather disappointed.

    (3)

  • Mary C.

    I had the $40 prix fixe dinner last night: Roasted beet salad, trout, and chocolate torte. Everything was delicious. We didn't have a reservation but they were able to accommodate us in the bar. The service was impeccable, the bread and wine were delicious. I would definitely go back again.

    (4)

  • Kel S.

    You can't always believe the hype. Hmmmm... where to begin??? First, we had reservations, but were not sat for 25 minutes after we arrived. We all commented that the decor was nice, but the stars everywhere were a bit overkill. Once we were sat, our waitress was a little on the rude side at first, but we tried to overlook this. It was hard though, as she was condescendening and less than helpful, though her "assistant" was very pleasant and attentive. When one of my dining companions ordered her dish, the waitress asked if she wanted it one of two ways, without clarifying what she meant. Later, she told the table adjacent to us that "restaurant week brings out ALL KINDS of people." She's right. It does. It brings out people that like to eat. And people that talk about their experiences. And people that Yelp about them. The food was alright, there was a nice presentation. However, for the price, it was not worth it. I had a salad, cod and the creme brulee. The salad was nothing exceptional, the cod was lukewarm and the creme brulee was so rich that I had a horrible stomachache afterward. My dinner companions enjoyed their duck, but stated the poundcake was dry. There are too many great restaurants in Providence to go back to an overpriced establishment with entitled waitstaff.

    (2)

  • Wendy O.

    My husband and I recently moved to Providence from Boston. We were nervous that Providence wouldn't have food nearly as good as Boston has to offer....that is until we ate at Gracie's. We had the most incredible foie gras and ricotta gnocchi. The gnocchi had huge chunks of lobster, it was delectable! Our entrees were fantastic as well, as was the goat cheesecake. We loved our meal so much we called the owner over to thank her for quelling our dining fears. I highly recommend dining at Gracie's!

    (5)

  • Grace G.

    We are out-of-towners who found the restaurant on Yelp. It did not disappoint! Service was excellent and the food was a 10. Don't miss the honey beer bread and the creme brûlée. Mmmmmmm. Definitely worth a visit.

    (4)

  • Bryan C.

    Definitely a favorite of mine in Providence, considering the price for what you get at this establishment. Friendly staff and very interesting decor that seems to go well with theme of the restaurant.

    (4)

  • Devon D.

    Very good dinner. We did the three course meal and enjoyed each course. The service was outstanding - servers always knew when to come to take something away or bring the next course but also knew when to give us time to enjoy the meal. I think that the best way to experience this restaurant would be with lots of time and the 5 or 7 course meal that the chef picks. The choices on the menu had great ingredients and I am sure that he would put it together in a way that would really connect the meal well. We will be trying that next time when we do not have a show to make it to after.

    (4)

  • J F.

    Love this place. Love everything about it and the food is spectacular. The service fantastic. Literally nothing negative to say.

    (5)

  • Andrew S.

    We decided to head over to gracie's during restaurant week as we were looking for a bit more on our tuesday night. We started the night with the tomato salad, which was fresh, and dressed mildly to accentuate the tomatos. My wife had the gazpacho which had a nice assortment of veggies. For main courses we had the duck breast which was a good sized portion for a restaurant week menu and quite tasty. It was also cooked perfectly to order with a nice side of a take on grits. We had ordered the fish of the day (I think it was bass) but it was out (we were eating late) so they subbed the halibut. The halibut also was well cook and fresh, and the accompanying sides did not wow us but were a nice compliment. We had the creme brulee which was as rich as expected and the walnut cake with ice cream. The walnut cake came highly recommended by our server, but was a bit dry for my taste. We sat at the tables by the bar and our server was excellent. For drinks, my wife had a martini that she says was one of the better ones she has had in a while and I had a glass of a nice cab which was reasonably priced. All in all it was an excellent meal and an excellent value on restaurant week.

    (5)

  • Mel G.

    Definitely an upscale dining experience. I ordered the ribeye which was good -- I gotta be honest -- you're definitely paying for the ambiance, service, unusual pairings of food. But -- sometimes I just prefer something a little more savory and comfort food-esque. Usually the ribeye delivers that -- it was great, don't get me wrong -- but, next time I may go for the casual mom and pop down the street.

    (4)

  • Amanda R.

    As a rule I try not to hand out 5 stars to places I've only been to once, but Gracie's was amazing, during restaurant week no less. In general, service just isn't that important to me. I'm rarely blown away by it and on the flip side I will forgive pretty terrible service for good food. But the service at Gracie's just wowed me. Our waitress wasn't smarmy or flirty (I hate it when people mistake flirtiness for good service), just incredibly thorough and prompt. She even asked if we had any allergies or dietary restrictions that the chef should be aware of- why doesn't every place do that? It's a rare fine dining restaurant that strives this hard to accomodate its vegetarian and food-allergic customers. And the food. Oh my god. So amazing. I didn't want to eat or drink anything for hours after for fear of sullying the memory of my meal. It was just outstanding- vegetables and fish were very fresh and perfectly cooked, sauces were rich but showed restraint at the same time, and portion size was perfect. I can't wait to go back.

    (5)

  • Lucky L.

    The staff was pleasant and prompt. The food was quite good. The decor was clean and pleasant but a bit ... lame. The "stars" theme seemed a bit childish.

    (4)

  • Amanda K.

    This is fantastic restaurant! Fantastic ambiance, perfectly baked breads, and powerful flavors on the plate. The wait staff is perfect and truly adds to the over all experience. Many different dining experiences to choose from too: ala carte, prefixe (3, 5, or 7 course) options. Gracie's is a perfect way to spend the evening with friends.

    (5)

  • Sinan A.

    Wow!! I haven't had such amazing experience since my NYC culinary trip!! I'm not surprised though; I came here before for drinks and sat at the bar.. It really has a class to it.. So, we came here for my sister's birthday and we were kind of running late and they kindly moved our reservation to half an hour later with a very genuine attitude. I had steamed muscles, organic spring salad and halibut! And, the wine recommendation was just perfect! The service, the ambiance, the food.. It's all super amazing. And, the beautiful thing about Gracie's is that with all these amazing attributes, they are very attitude-free and serve you genuinely, stripped of the snobby "gourmand" behavior! It really is my favorite upscale restaurant in New England! Try it and you won't be disappointed! :)

    (5)

  • Tara D.

    If you are used to great NY restaurants, book your next meal here! Gracie's does not disappoint. EVERY member of their staff is professional, and on point. 5 stars: BEST fois gras, sweet breads (yes amazing!), bread basket (an amazing assortment of wonderful assortments). BEST scallops I've ever had. Everything is great. Go and have the experience yourself. GREAT place to go before a show at Trinity. Make sure you give yourself at least 2 hours. Its amazing the power of a great meal, with great ambiance, and great service, and then seeing a great show with great friends. Life at its best.

    (5)

  • V T.

    One of the best restaurants all around - and Great Service! We had 6:30 dinner reservations (saturday night) and needed to be out by 7:50 for a 8:00 show down the street. From the moment we arrived we were delighted with the "special" seating for a romantic night to our amazing waiter John. The whole staff was aware of our special celebration and everyone was so delightful. John went out of his way to help us choose great food! I have to say that I have not had a great meal from beginning to end like this. Appetizer was great (scallops and gnocchi) light and delicious, I had the rib for an entree - it was perfect, for dessert I had the chocolate dessert with raspberries and cream - could not have finished any better! Just go there!

    (5)

  • Kim S.

    I stopped in on Friday night w/ a friend, no reservation (oops), but they were able to seat us at the bar. The bartender was very knowledgeable about the menu and they were even able to substitute one of their winter restaurant week entrees for something that was not on that particular menu. The service was impeccable as was the food. The portions were a bit small for the price, but they were just right for how much I needed to consume. I hope to return again.

    (4)

  • mark o.

    We had the 7 course tasting menu paired with the chef's wine parings. Each course was executed perfectly from the seared foie gras, the pork belly, rabbit 2 ways, squid, and a stellar local fish course. Gracie's is the real deal for serious food. The room is warm and the service was spot-on. A very special meal indeed. Go there and be transformed.

    (5)

  • Pablo G.

    Wonderful place. Great food!

    (5)

  • J R.

    Finally managed to come in on Saturday night for dinner to celebrate with the gf, 4 year anni. I am being very critical with this review since I had nothing but the highest expectations. Reservations were at 9, we were seated at 9:20. I'm cool with that, just enough time to have a cocktail and chill out at the bar. The bartenders Paul and Jason are awesome, and they are quite the mixers. They suggested (with confidence) a Sangria Suave, which was tequila based with crushed cilantro, and a few other ingredients. It was delicious. Sat at the teable, and there was flower pedals and little stars all across the middle of the table, absolutely beautiful. We were seated in the private 2 top right behind the hostess. It was very private, romantic, etc. I loved every second of that table, however... no coat check at the door? No wall mounted hangers in the little booth that we had? When we walked in, I didn't see a coat check, so I just took it with me for the ride. I glanced around and noticed that a good amount of people had their coats hanging off the back of their chair, so... idk. Anyways, not a big deal, i'm retarded for writing that much about a coat check, but it was a little cramped at the table with my coat sitting by my side. MOVING ON NOW. The service was like clockwork, very curteous, however the waitress did take a good amount of time checking on my table. The bottle of wine was a few degrees too warm, so she poured a small glass for us, and I asked her to chill it for about 10 minutes. Needless to say, I had to ask the bread server to get the wine after waiting 20 minutes because the waitress was no where to be found. Wine was colder than I wanted, but after a small glass, it was right where it needed to be. The food. Sublime. I had the veal sweetbreads which was cooked perfectly. Very delicate flavors. The gf had the oxtail gnocci, which was amazing... like seriously addicting. As for the entrees. She had the bacon wrapped monkfish. It was a little overcooked, but it was still a very very good dish. A bite of that with the crispy leeks and the cabbage, perfection. I had the ribeye, which was between med-rare and medium. Still very juicy, but the ends of the steak were definitely dry. The poached garlic fondue was surprisingly mild, and the pearl onion confit was a really nice compliment to the dish. The potato croquette was flavorless and insignificant to the plate, and the bordelaise... was.. ? There wasn't much of it, I actually don't even remember it lol. Desserts were great, even on a very full stomach. I had the special, very small chocolate donut holes, and I gotta say they were quite special. Light, cripsy outside, rich and chocolately on the inside. The citrus in the desert was a nice touch, very refreshing. Espresso was very stong, just the way I like it. All in all. The service was a tiny bit of a let down. I enjoy not being rushed, which we weren't, but at the same time, if I have to ask for my waitress more than once, then there is a problem. Mind you, how busy was the restauarant at 10:15pm? I am fairly certain we had to be one of the last tables... The food was delicious, and for the prices, you definitely get what you pay for, execution wise. The amuse bouche and palate cleanser was a nice touch, but didn't add anything to make this meal any better than it already was. Will definitely return again for dinner, but budget wise, definitely going to sit at the bar next time and have a few cocktails and appetizers. The wine can easily take up almost half your bill... not like I'm complaining, but next time I go, drinks and apps can definitely be held to a $100 bill which is much more attractive than my tab for dinner.

    (4)

  • Allison P.

    In a city of eateries galore, home of Johnson and Wales and a variety of food genres ranging from french to italian, to american to cuban, to ethiopian to asian, it's VERY easy to get lost in it all. And it's also very easy to get lost in the mediocrity. Tonight, I was awoken by my meal at Gracies. Duck that melted in my mouth, complemented with pomegranate and sweet potatoes, my wife, jubilant over her succulent scallops, seared with turnips and seasonal butternut squash. In a city of delicious foods and inventive meals, Gracie's is a restaurant with service to match. Smiles, patience, and good humor tend to be left by the wayside amid the pretentiousness of many of Providence's dineries, qualities which are scrupulously present among the Gracie's staff. It was our valentine's day dine, and as one who has eaten at the best in Providence, Gracie's was absolutely the best.

    (5)

  • Katherine C.

    The service is great, the atmosphere is romantic, the food is amazing and at $35 for a 3 course prix fixe meal this place can't be beat. I will be back!

    (5)

  • Linda C.

    I've been here several times over the past few years and it is always a delightful experience. The food is delicious and served graciously. One time I was here with a few girl friends, we made a reservation but our table wasn't quite ready when we got there. It was a 15 minute wait, but in the meantime the owner offered a complimentary glass of champagne and a wonderful cheese board to tide us over - without any of us saying anything about the wait. We were completely surprised by this gesture, but it seems typical of the excellent customer service here. Every time I dine here I feel like I'm treated like royalty! Another time I was here, I had a friend who was vegan, who called ahead to see what her options would be and was assured that the chef could cater to her needs. Once we arrived, the server showed her the regular menu and talked about a couple ways the chef could prepare different dishes specifically for her. They were very accommodating, and she said that her food was absolutely delicious. This is the best restaurant in Providence, in my opinion!

    (5)

  • Chip A.

    Stop reading this. Go to opentable.com and make a reservation. Assuming that you are reading this when Gracie's isn't open and you aren't already on your way there, you may keep reading. If you love food, go to Gracie's. If you don't love food, seek counseling. Every time we go to Gracie's we are blown away. Most recently, we went on a Saturday night to celebrate, um, well, nothing in particular, but we wanted a great meal. We had the 5 course tasting menu. I'm a vegetarian, but that is 100% fine with Gracie's. My wife isn't, but she decided to be a vegetarian for the evening anyway. The food: unreal. Fresh, well-balanced, local, and, well, just plain damn good. The alcohol: well paired with the food (there's more of a story there, but let's just say it was, again, incredible). The service? Awesome. At one point, my wife was missing a fork for about 20 seconds. It stood out only because everything else was spot on perfect. (It isn't pretentious service, just good.) Go for the food. Go for the drinks. Go for the service. Go for the atmosphere. JUST GO. GO NOW.

    (5)

  • Amy C.

    Sorry to hear that jennifer's 5-course tasting on 2/19 was "flat.". We had the same tasting on Saturday night and they must have perfected by then because our food was PHENOMENAL- and i WILL learn to make Chicken Ballantine after this! Service was great, well-educated and attentive to detail. This is the ideal romantic restaurant for Valentine's Day and I am so happy we selected it. We also found a new (to us) wine, johnathan Edwards Cabernet Franc out of Stonington, CT that I think we will have to start stocking in the house, soooo yummy. Finally, dessert was a duo of date cake that tasted a bit like my healthy stuff made at home hubby said. But also a chocolate donut and coffee custard that if not available in heaven when I die, the place just won't meet my standards! Was a wonderful experience and I will definitely return! Next time will do pre-fixe as the tasting though filling by night's end just always left me wanting more to eat of each course (isn't that its point you ask), yeah, well fine call me out on that detail!

    (5)

  • Sharon L.

    The prix-fixe is really great here. I had the slow poached zephyr farm egg to start, and I was very impressed. The polenta perfectly complimented the salty bacon on the egg. I had the cod loin next, and it was perfectly flaky and moist. The cheese plate as dessert was hands down the highlight of the meal. We tried 4 different cheese ranging from a mild ricotta cheese to a strong blue cheese. Each cheese came with accoutrements that matched each cheese perfectly. In particular, I normally don't like blue cheese but the ginger based jelly that came with it changed the taste of the cheese into something completely satisfying and surprising. There were also different types of crackers to go with each cheese. Presentation of the food was amazing as well as the waiting staff.

    (4)

  • paula c.

    one of the top restaurants in providence, lovely food, meticulous service, very friendly. easy to use valet service, easy on and off highway 146/94 if you take the atwells exit from the north and take a left on washington or broad. 2013 update: still so wonderful. We had drinks and dessert before a show at Trinity across the street...they were very fast knowing we had a small amount of time. They make their own desserts, fresh local ingredients, yum!

    (5)

  • D H.

    hmm, ambience, food, wine, service, staff, comfort, did I mention food??? staggeringly good, I am coming back soon, even though it's a long drive from NJ!

    (5)

  • I Y.

    Let's see if I can remember what I've had at Gracie's this past summer. I do recall that my boyfriend and I have both tried their 3-course prix fixe and thoroughly enjoyed our food. Bread service: Very good. The wait staff would come to the table and offer several types of bread to choose from (beer bread, raisin bread, and some other ones that I can't remember). Amuse bouche was provided in between each course! That was awesome. Starters: - Tomato salad - Pasta Entrees: - Crescent Farm duck breast - Striped Bass Desserts: - Lemon tart - Goat cheese cheesecake Sorry I couldn't be more descriptive on the food but they are very tasty. The wait staff was very friendly and accommodating. Service was excellent. We definitely will be back. It's worth the 45 minute drive from Boston!

    (5)

  • Anna E.

    This place was $$ but it was expensed, so it didn't matter to me! Even without the expense account tho, I'd probably go for a special occasion. The service was a little chaotic at first because we all had different menu's and then they were out of a few things, but once we got all that out of the way, the meal was amazing. I started with an organic greens salad, which had an excellent sherry vinagrette and blue cheese. For dinner I had George's Bank Scallop with truffled pea and marscapone ravioli, red pepper and radicchio and frissee. Now, you should know that I don't really like scallops or peas, but I saw the word truffle and knew that everything would be ok. I usually think scallops have kind of an eyeball texture, but these were done to perfection. They were tender and flavorful and not the least bit eyeball-y. And the ravioli did not disappoint. For a restaurant that isn't solely Italian, they were sooooo good. The pasta was done perfectly al dente and when you bit in, it was the most delicious, squishy little treat inside. They also served 2-3 amuse's along with a final palette cleanser of raspberry sorbet prior to our meal. If you don't go, you're missing out! Only negative was that it got really loud when a few large parties came in.

    (5)

  • Tracie C.

    My dad was in Providence for business, so I trekked down for a delightful dinner at Gracie's. Pros: -LOVED the prix fixe menu! Basically anything on the menu could be part of the prix fixe, and you'd just add a certain amount of money for particular items. -Gnocchi was so delicate and tasty! -Dessert was phenomenal. I had the tart du jour, which happened to be almond cream and berries. I wasn't expecting anything special but it was probably the best tart I've had in a long time. I'm glad the ice cream was on the side so I could eat as little or as much as I wanted without compromising the tart. I was seriously considering taking one home. -Amuse bouche, palate cleanser, and little plate of dessert afterwards were nice touches. -This is totally based on me eavesdropping, but the table near us seemed to have some issue with getting the wrong order or something. The staff handled it well and the food eventually won them over. Nice job! Cons: -Not easy to park- thankfully they have valet parking, but there was only one parking attendant so I had to park illegally somewhere before he could get my car. -Service was on the slow side since they had a big party downstairs (I had no idea they even had a downstairs!) -Only one bathroom upstairs!

    (4)

  • Penelope B.

    Well worth the trip from DC! The food was amazing, the staff were very attentive, and the wine and drink list were very extensive. On top of all that, we met some very friendly people. The food is made from ingredients from the local area (or as far as Vermont, but that's still close!) and the chef offers a 3 course prix fixe, 5 course tasting menu or 7 course tasting menu. Being right across from the theater, it's perfect for dinner before the show. We will definitely be back!

    (5)

  • Kendra s.

    This is one of my favorite restaurants in Providence and so cute and charming. I've been many times now and the food is always amazing and the staff is always attentive and pleasant. While it can be a little pricey it's well worth it! I've never had a bad dish there, everything has always been delicious. They also typically bring out a little sample of something special the chef has put together for that night which is a nice touch.

    (5)

  • Melinda C.

    The hostess was very nice, although she could not accommodate us at a table, (It was 8ish and we did not have a reservation), she kindly suggested we could dine at the bar as there were two seats available, we obliged. (I am a former bartender/server and manager of fine dining establishments, my opinions come from experience and understanding.) First the bartenders on this night (Sat. 7/13) were all over the place, in 40 min. we had one drink each. (Someone please teach them how to pour a draft beer, we couldn't believe all the money being poured down the drain, at least 4 pints) We asked for refills and dinner menus, we got the menus and waited 10 min. for those refills, (yes, by this point I was definitely timing this dog and pony show) but no refills, that was the end of our service from the bartenders, we had had enough. As we were exiting the hostess asked us how everything was, we told her of our experience, and she kindly apologized. If I were the manager or owner of this establishment, that hostess would have been trained to notify me immediately, in an attempt to speak to that diner, and hopefully correct this unfortunate experience. I never expected this from this establishment. I have watched this restauranteur grow from her beginnings on Atwells Ave. While I do not know her personally today, I did know her then, at that time stopping in the restaurant I bartended at, making her and a few of her staff a drink after an exhausting night. She was all about the details....of everything, and so kind. I am disheartened that employees are allowed to discredit all that. If I return, I will ensure we have a reservation.

    (3)

  • Gail C.

    We went to Gracie's for dinner last night. We were 2 couples celebrating our anniversaries. From the moment we sat until we left, everything was super. First we were given a small taste of bubbly to have a toast. We all decided to do the restaurant week menu and each course was so yummy. In between courses we were brought one bite tastings of something wonderful. Between the appetizer and main course we were served some sort do amazing cherry on a touch of cream with a sice of almond - it was the perfect bite. after out entrees we each were given a spoon of sorbet. Then a small amazing cheese plate, then dessert and then... 4 of the most tasty macaroons to finally end the meal. Those who ordered coffee were given an individual coffee press. Then to really top it off our car was returned to us with small packages of homemade cc cookies in the front seat! Oh - and the courses were delicious. Brown butter gnocchi-perfection!

    (5)

  • Amie L.

    I'm in love with this place. Love the food, the attentive wait staff, the decor, EVERYTHING. The Heirloom Tomato Salad is heavenly. The Sea Scallops are cooked to perfection. Meaty, soft, delicious. Creme Burlee is the best that I have ever had. (Even better than Finale's!) My friend and I chose the prix-fixe style of dining for dinner. Next time, we're going to choose the 5-course tasting (chef will send out plates of his likings). Dinner was so good that I am certain that anything the chef serves will be delectable.

    (5)

  • Rachel B.

    Amazing! Fabulous food and an outstanding wine list. A little pricey but well worth it

    (5)

  • Christine P.

    This place has the potential to be really great, but it was just ok. We went during restaurant week which may have been a mistake. That aside, many of us upgraded our meals quite significantly so it certainly was not a cheap night. Here is the good: We enjoyed their drink menu and I had a PHEOMENAL martini made with chammoile tea, honey and lavender infused vodka. It was great! The bread was outstanding. Salads, chowder, foie gras and other apps were delicious. Decor was nice, vibe was nice, and hostesses were very pleasant. And unfortunately, here is the bad: The main course was the one I felt was "almost there" for me. I had the steak with bone marrow (yum!) but the steak had a funny taste to it - to the point my husband thought it could be on the edge of turning. I disagreed and felt it was probably the sauce. Others enjoyed their courses though, so I'd try something different if we were to go again. This didn't ruin it for me as I did enjoy it - I just wasn't wow'd by it like I was with the rest of my meal. Dessert was just so-so. I left most of it on my plate, which I hardly ever do. Having a sweet tooth usually dessert is gone in an instant. The service was less than stellar, bordering or horrible. We easily waited 20-30 minutes plus for EACH ROUND of drinks, we had two chipped martini glasses, and servers were hard to find if you needed something. I really tried to allocate this to it being Restaurant Week, during which I feel you hardly ever get the best of what a restaurant has to offer, but I'm not sure since I've seen other reviewers comment on the service and wait time with bar items. Restaurants make so much money on alcohol why would they not staff the bar accordingly? The worst part of the evening is what happened afterwards. We gave cash and then put $140 on two separate credit cards. We received the two slips back, signed them, and went on our merry way. The following week one guest realized her card had been charged for a completely random amount, which we are guessing was our total check and we had not been charged at all. Disturbing was the other $300+/- in cash that had been put towards the bill. Where had that gone? And how could our slips show the proper amount IN the restaurant but then put through a different charge later? It was shady. And it took OVER A WEEK and multiple phone calls from my friend for them to correct the error and refund the monies. We also were up front and told them that we never saw our charge come through so they could process our charge. While my friend was apologized to, there was never any amends offered or a "please come back and see us and have an appetizer on us for the confusion". It was like they were unfased about the situation and while they worked to fix it, there was no sense of urgency - even from the owner. I would be willing to give it another shot because I think much of the food was very good and better than what I've seen elsewhere in Providence. I am having a hard time convincing my husband, however, because of what happened after the meal and how horrible the service was. We don't mind paying good money for a good meal, but the service needs to match. If we do give it another shot I will review that experience as well because I do want to be fair and have a hard time giving a negative review, but where I use Yelp so often for recommendations, I think the honest review was necessary. If Gracie's reads this, know that a better handling of the after-sitaution would have gone a long way. There are now 8 diners who do this level of dining quite frequently who probably would have returned and are now doubtful. 3 of us also attended the wine tasting event and met the head chef, who is great. The front of the house needs to support him more.

    (3)

  • Yedi G.

    Food--great! Service: Very well meaning but a little over the top. Had a lovely dinner at Gracie's tonight. Five of us had the $35 fixed price menu. Bread was delicious. Appetizers--two of us had the green salad, two the pretty beet salad, one the gnocci--all were great. Bacon-wrapped monkfish yummy, as were the scallops. chef's inspiration root veggie entre very inventive and tasty. Dessert? meh; not the highpoint. And here's the dilemma: The service. We were celebrating a birthday and appreciated being offered a taste of sparkling wine and a sparkly candle on the dessert. Very thoughtful! On the other hand, we would have liked fewer interruptions--fewer eager "Is everything still OK" check ins. Al things considered: Very lovely. Our thanks!

    (4)

  • Kenneth B.

    Every time I go to Gracies, I get the tasting menu. It is just fun and yummy. Best food in Providence. Only problem is the price. Otherwise, It would be 5 stars.

    (4)

  • Peter T.

    Outstanding! We must have had the best/most romantic table in the restaurant.

    (4)

  • Adam P.

    My first date with my now wife was at Gracies when it was on Federal Hill, 10 years later we are still big fans. It is by far my favorite place to eat in Providence, the food is always exciting, well prepared and very, very good - Chef Varga does a superb job. The drinks are also amazing, the staff knowledgeable, setting beautiful and you are made to feel like a "star" there. For me that is the real feature of Gracie's that most restaurants overlook, the "experience". From the second you walk in the door until the time you leave, you feel as if you are a guest of the owners. The hostess welcomes you warmly and quickly ushers you to a table. The wait staff are very friendly and always willing to help answer questions about the tasting menu or normal menu as well as joke around. As you wait for your dinner, little amuse bouche's arrive from the kitchen, a treat from the chef. These little treats always made us feel special and they come quite frequently during the meal which is always a fun surprise. The staff is very attentive and there is nothing more perfect than russian service, you feel as if the whole staff is serving you dinner which is also special. The homemade bread makes many rounds during dinner and it is always hard to resist. And if you valet, there are always cookies left for you as a thank you, which is a great touch. We have been to many dinners over the years from New Years Eve parties, anniversary dinners, chef series and charity events. Many events have been spent in the private wine room which is very special and is the most romantic table in providence. We simply love Gracie's and are so lucky to have spent many of our most special celebrations with her and her staff.

    (5)

  • Patrick H.

    Pretty much the standby of Providence restaurants. It's cute, it has great food every time you dine in, the waitstaff is top notch. No complaints except for the lack of parking which is the only reason why we don't come here more often.

    (4)

  • DA W.

    Amazing vegetarian entree--3 different dishes, including a marvelous risotto. One of the best meals I have had in a long time. And the waiter was friendly and professional.

    (5)

  • Colleen L.

    Lovely dinner! Everything was so great. I'll just tell you now, I docked one star for our incredibly vapid server. Ok, now that that's out of the way, let me tell you about how great this dinner was. First great thing: as usually, I was running late (see: review of Hotel Providence. Bathroom floor puddles, eew). We were able to get the reservation pushed back 30 minutes, then another 5. When we finally waltzed in, we were seated at a corner booth table, as if they knew we were going to be sharing everything. Fabulous. My boyfriend and initially planned on going there for the tasting menu, but the stuff on the actual menu just looked so enticing we opted for the 3-course guy, which is really a pretty great deal. We upgraded both appetizers and one of the entrees, so we didn't really take advantage of the $35 price tag, but I love when I'm told dessert is definitely coming up in my future. There is a pretty extensive wine list (which our dizty server didn't have any clue about, luckily my dad does & is only a quick text away). They also come around with a basket of delicious bread. I think the honey-glazed beer bread was our favorite. We were also greeted with a really nice amuse bouche of heirloom cherry tomatoes with anchovy & sauteed capers. Delicious. So the food - to start, we got the fois gras which came on a little brioche toast with a rhubarb compote and cherries. The ratio of fois-to-toast was a little too heavy on the fois gras for such a rich thing, but the flavor elements together were really well balanced when you got a little bit of the salty crunchies (whatever they were) with it. We also got the gnocchi with peas, which was basically a perfect dish. It was light, sweet, and perfectly portioned. I could pretty much eat that every day. For entrees, we went for the duck with beets & mustard greens. It was really well executed. The greens were almost the best part, except that it was all great, and again, great together. The real flavor-combination-winner though was definitely the scallops with wild rice and carrott puree. The scallops were beautifully cooked, and all the components of the dish were surprisingly clean & full flavors. We were especially surprised by the wild rice, which often is sort of a throwaway side. This was a really nice complement to the scallops. The carrott purree brought a nice sweet note to it. The 'pork belly croutons' were sort of a funny thing, that were neither here nor there. Obligatory desserts! We got the creme brulee which was really tasty, if served a bit more chilled than optimal, and the chocolate custard with orange sauce, which was larger than it needed to be, and really just OK unless there was orange on that bite. The really memorable thing about both desserts though is that they came garnished with a few blueberries which were really pretty awesome blueberries. I know, that's a weird thing, but they were great. The service (from anyone other than our bland waitress) & plating were lovely, the atmosphere was nice (if the decor is slightly misguided) and the food was great all around. Would definitely recommend, and would definitely go back (if I were ever in Providence again).

    (4)

  • Karen S.

    Let me start by saying that I have been to Gracie's many times and have enjoyed the experience. Food, cocktails, service all good....but I have to say their New Year's Eve effort was disappointing. We don't go out on New Year's because the food is usually overpriced and the service poor, but when we saw Gracie's evening in Spain (my husband and I have been to Spain and loved the food there), we thought that Gracie's would pull it off with flying colors. Reservations for 9, were told that "waiting on many tables to leave so it would be awhile"...not what you want to hear at 9:00 with a $100 per person price tag before cocktails. Attempted unsuccessfully to get a drink at the bar, and were seated after about a twenty minute wait. Not that bad I guess. Except we sat at the table for another twenty minutes and were never approached by a waiter, waitress, busboy or hostess....not even to let us know someone would be with us. We had to go back to the hostess who seated us to let her know we had received no service. She apologized and someone came over with a mostly empty water pitcher to barely fill our glasses. Our drink order was taken and we discussed the five or seven course tasting menu (100 or 125) with wine pairings available for an additional 50-70 dollars per person.....really? The pours amounted to about a glass and a half of wine. We ordered our food because the bar was still working on our drinks. The first course came out before our cocktails did, and the timing of the whole thing was lacking... 40 minutes to get a drink...chalk it up to New Years Eve....however, I have to say, while the food was good, there was just about none of it. I appreciate a tasting menu and have had the good fortune to eat in many great restaurants around the world, but this was ridiculous.....plate with one shrimp and two mussels, the steak dish with three chewing gum slices of steak and three potato cubes....the couple next to us said "this is it?" I have never left the table of any restaurant who offered a tasting menu hungry, but here, I did....and for a hefty price tag. Service poor, bad timing, dirty glasses left on table unless we pushed them to the edge, waitress brought an empty bread basket to the table, turned around and came back with another one, letting us know they had run out of all but one kind of bread, did we want any? We took some, as we were starving! Finished our meager meal at about eleven....check dropped....my husband asked if we could order more drinks as we were staying until midnight....they were brought in a reasonable amount of time, but the waiter constantly returned to get the check...irritating. There was supposedly a traditional "seven grape and cava toast" at midnight.....however the Spanish tradition is twelve grapes, one for each month of the year! Don't know where seven came from...at least be authentic if you choose to do a cultural dinner. Also, the toast custom was never explained....there was just the 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 countdown. As a side note, Gracie's advertised a midnight tapas buffet as part of the evening....as we were still pretty hungry, we waited to see if it materialized.....as of 12:30, it had not and we gave up. It certainly did not feel like an almost $400 dinner....more like four drinks and a few appetizers that we waited a long time to receive. The Spanish guitar music and flamenco dance were entertaining, but the rest of it did not even begin to approach the Spanish tapas experience. Just visited The Bouqueria tapas bar in NYC and paid $185 for five people with drinks, and left feeling stuffed! I love going to Gracie's as a rule, but this was such a let down on so many levels. Too much for too little.

    (2)

  • Dee Dee D.

    Phenomenal food and excellent service! We visited Gracie's a few years back during restaurant week and have been eager to get back ever since. Being Providence natives, my fiance and I have tried almost every notable restaurant in and out of the city. Gracie's remains our favorite. We both opted for the 3 course tasting menu. I started with the Tomato Heirloom Salad which was delightful and light. For my second course I had the Bass which was cooked and seasoned to perfection over a creamy polenta. For dessert I chose the creme brule which was again perfect and one of the best I have had. In between your amazing 3 courses, you will experience complimentary tastings from the chef. The night was topped off with a delicious petit maccaroon. When we picked up the car from the valet we noticed 2 small bags closed with a Gracie's sticker and when we opened them we found petit chocolate chip cookies. With all of the restaurants Providence has to offer, Gracie's remains my favorite with its amazing food, excellent service and unique touches!

    (5)

  • M D.

    Always a favorite. Consistent food and service. A close tie with Mill's Tavern, but Gracie's wins by having a more imaginative menu, while executing it the best.

    (4)

  • Stephanie O.

    Gracie's is a great place to go if you want a really special meal. It's also a fantastic place to impress a date by having a drink at the bar (which is, in my opinion, a great way to scope out a place before committing to dinner). I've eaten there in a number of ways - from ordering a la carte at the bar to having a 6-course tasting menu paired with wines. Everyone who works there is friendly, unpretentious and really knows their stuff! There are also fantastic monthly wine classes which feature wines paired with the restaurant's food (more info at newenglandwineschool.com ). I can't stress how many times I've had something at Gracie's which made me feel like I had never really *experienced* that item of food before!

    (5)

  • Jeff A.

    OWent to Gracie's on recommendation of neighbor for my birthday. They starter the table with a glass of champaign which was a nice touch. Gnocchi was great but a little small. Duck was cooked perfectly. Service was excellent. Breads were also very good.

    (4)

  • Jay C.

    had the mistake of ordering 9-course tasting w/ wine pairing, (there was a good reason for that tho, because it was a get-together w/ friends not seen what feels like a lifetime and i was treating.) Too much food and way too much bad wine. OK, wine selections did complement every course decently well, but they were all from cheap bottles of wine when mixed 9 diff ways result in a nasty headache the next day. I digress. It's been couple weeks, so i dont recall the specifics (well too busy to try & remember) but food was of manhattan quality in execution and presentation (yes, this sounds so NYC-snobbish, but also it's truly a high complement to a restaurant that prolly does not get the kind of volume and dollar amounts seen in NYC.)

    (4)

  • sharon f.

    After reading yelp reviews, had to try Gracie's as it was our last night in Providence before returning to California. I was really disappointed with the service -- probably was our waiter, though, because I could tell other waiters were much more attentive to their guests. I thought place would be crowded as it was Saturday night, so I tried to make reservations for 6:30, but was told by hostess that they only had 6:45 -- arrived at 6:30 and there were only six tables occupied -- place was pretty empty -- had drink at bar and then they placed the two of us at a table for four which made no sense as it was set for four people and was much too large for the two of us -- probably because I was with my son, not on a date??? Well, with the table for four we unfortunately got the worst waiter -- he only seemed to have three tables to wait on, but treated us like second class citizens There was a problem with my wine order, but I had to seek out another waitress to assist with that. Had the three course meal -- food was good, but not spectacular as other yelpers made it out to be.

    (2)

  • Suzanne P.

    Restaurant week(s) 2008 brings me to Gracie's, which I have otherwise avoided because of cost. Still managed to drop plenty because of alcohol, but that's a life choice then isn't it? Anyway, I visited Gracie's when it was on Federal Hill, a most romantic spot back then and very cozy. Today's Gracie's is big and beautiful with attention to every detail. The staff was professional and knowledgeable, the prix fixe menu had excellent options, and the food was great, but small in size. I appetized on the heirloom tomato "salad" (a couple of bites) and my mate had the gnocchi, then we moved onto the bass and duck, then the crème brulee (perfect) and banana cake (too dense for me). I didn't love the bowls the appetizers were served in, preferring to be wowed a bit by a beautiful presentation. Altogether presentation was not an art form, but simple. Each course did come with a little surprise... the watermelon/jicama square before dinner, the sorbet between courses, the tiny star-shaped linzer tarts after dessert. It was, indeed, FINE dining, and doesn't everyone love a little unexpected delight? We were relaxed and comfortable and the courses were well paced. Can't imagine anyone every walks out of there with leftovers. I admit searching for a snack later at home, but I only tasted the desserts and my pal ate the rest, and I skipped the bread.

    (4)

  • Jonathan S.

    I have now eaten at Gracie's on four occasions. On each occasion the food was as fantastic as the service. They also valet your car for free for Trinity shows if you dine at the restaurant just prior to the show. Their 3 course pre-fix (which starts at $30 but will likely end up costing $40-45) is a nice way to sample the menu. I am particularly fond of their duck, sweetbreads, and oysters though I also enjoyed their gnocchi and pasta with sausage and ricotta salata.

    (5)

  • Dani K.

    Gracie's is spoken so highly of, I was very much looking forward to it. So much so that this year we decided to eat there on the night before Valentine's Day. I have to say, the food really was excellent... no complaints there. We enjoyed oysters and the Nantucket Ceviche to start. We are used to a more traditional latin american ceviche, so this could have been more tangy and flavorful, but it was still good. My braised lamb stead was so tender, it fell off the bone. And my companion's Prime Ribeye was quite good as well, although he was looking at my lamb with envy! The beer-bread is phenomenal - a must try! Drinks and dessert were tasty as well. So what was the problem, you ask? The service. Our waiter was quite awkward and almost arrogant. Our starting drinks took 35 minutes to arrive. We had a 9pm reservation and the restaurant was not full, in fact dwindled down very much while we were there. All interaction was forced in that we had to ask him for everything, i.e. do you have any specials? What do you have for dessert? And the dessert question was AFTER he had brought us our bill already without asking if we were finished. It was all very uncomfortable and awkward. I will note that the tables around us did seem to have quite attentive service. In addition, the bread and the water staff were fantastic, they did better than our waiter! The next day, I commented about our experience confidentially in an email to their management. We spent a lot of money and I just wanted them to know I was surprised. I told them I didn't want to give the waiter's name but the manager was very unprofessional. He sort of manipulated me into telling him who the waiter was and when I finally did, he just said, ok thank you and hung up. There was no effort to find out if we would ever want to come back. It was just all very odd (perhaps it was us?) and after a hefty bill, it left us with a bad taste and we agreed we have no desire to go back. There are much better places in the area that will appreciate our business. :/

    (2)

  • stephanie g.

    their gnocchi was incredible

    (4)

  • Bob T.

    Ok. Where do I begin...I was looking for a new place to try in Providence and Yelp led me here. The place is very well decorated with a wonderful bar and bartender. We tried the 5 course, chefs choice dinner and every dish was outstanding. Then the icing on the cake were the fresh cookies that were left on my console of my car by the valet! Great touch! Highly recommend Gracie's.

    (5)

  • Chris R.

    Easily one of the best restaurants in Providence. the food is amazing and they have a fantastic cocktail menu. Be sure to try the cocktails they are some of the best i have ever had.

    (5)

  • Iz Z.

    All the reviews are accurate. Solid place. Awesome owner. Valet parking is free and gives you cookies!!!! Seriously, good place. FYI there's always a price fixe menu, no need to wait until restaurant week for this one. Will be returning.

    (5)

  • dana s.

    I'm still on the fence about Gracies, after reading such rave reviews and hearing so much about their service I feel it didn't live up to the hype. We were seated in the lounge, because even though there were seemingly plenty of open tables in the dining room they were waiting for reservations, fair enough. Our server took a while to relax around us, and seemed caught off guard when we asked for help selecting a wine, and didn't offer much assistance. He also seemed flustered that we didn't order our wine first, then our first course. Before our first course came out we were given an amuse bouche, it was a nice touch but the flavors didn't really mesh. The wine we selected was nice, and our first course was delicious, I had the Crispy Sweetbreads, my friend had their Gnocchi with mushrooms. The Crispy Sweetbreads were just that, crispy but the meat had an amazing texture and just melted in your mouth, and the Gnocchi were light and pillow-ly just perfect. Next we were given a lemon sorbet to clear our palate, I found it a little bitter but my friend liked that it wasn't too sweet. By this time our waiter had relaxed a bit and things seemed to come effortlessly to him, which was nice. For entrees I had the Lamb and my friend had the Crispy Cod. To be honest I wasn't completely blown away, The lamb was nice and cooked well, though, I felt there wasn't enough mint sauce to go with the size of the meat portion. But, the plating was beautiful. I also found it odd that it came with carrots, it just seemed too safe but the ravioli it was served with was great, very nice and fresh. The cod, which also had mussels and clams-- kind of a take on paella, according to my friend was nice. While clearing our plates our waiter commented that I must be a "meat and potato" girl, because I didn't eat my carrots. It's still irking me. Dessert though was amazing. Originally we ordered the Flourless Chocolate Cake and the Raspberry Torte, but they were (luckily) out of the Torte and we had the new Pineapple Panna Cotta instead, both were amazing, loved the texture of the Panna Cotta, the chocolate cake was a bit dense, and heavy but that's fine, it's a chocolate dessert it's not meant to be light. All in all, it was good, but not great.

    (3)

  • Jovian Y.

    One of the best fine dining establishments in the downtown area. We have tried Gracie's 3 course pre-fixe and their 7 course tasting menu. The 3 course pre-fixe costs more for certain items on the list, such as the foie gras or the poached egg with Berkshire pork (which is no longer on the menu). Each dish is presented well and one of Gracie's strong points is their attention to detail. Each dish also tastes great and some are spectacular. The chef's tasting menu is also a treat and is comparable to tasting menus at metropolitan cities such as New York or San Francisco. The service is always wonderful and prompt. The four stars is more of a relative scale in that, while Gracie's has left a lasting impression in my mind as one of our first fine dining experiences, Gracie's is not one of the most outstanding restaurants that we've been to.

    (4)

  • Josh C.

    One word...GREAT. Foie Gras is the best I've had outside of France. I've been there 3 times and have had great experiences every time. Highly recommend the tasting menu w/ wine pairing.

    (5)

  • Steve D.

    Took my wife to Gracie's last weekend for her birthday and we had a very good meal. Gracie's offers what appears to be a changing seasonal menu and the selections were unique and show off the talent and innovation that are in the restaurant's kitchen. Gracie's offers three different tasting style options to set your experience by; a three course, five course, or seven course. Choosing one of the tasting options is definitely advantageous, financially, to the patron. The meal itself was strong with highlights being the charred octopus starter, the duck main course and the Rainier cherry dessert. Gracie's also offers a great wine list (especially for Providence, where I find wine lists often lack innovation) and the service is top notch. All in all I think that we will head back at some point in the future.

    (3)

  • Justin E.

    love gracie"s an amazing place in providence

    (5)

  • J M.

    Gracie's gave me the best dining experience I've had in Providence. It's clear that the staff and managers at Gracie's do whatever they can to make the night memorable. My boyfriend and I went for a make-up Valentine's Day dinner, and the staff went out of their way to decorate our table, wish us a happy Valentine's Day, and offer us a complimentary toast. Beautiful! We ordered three appetizers because we just couldn't stick to two: gnocchi, poached egg, and crispy sweetbreads. All were fantastic--the gnocchi's texture was spot on, with a delicate cream sauce well paired with cubes of butternut squash. The sweetbreads composed one of the most well-rounded dishes I've ever had. Every bite was perfectly composed! The egg was delicate and well paired with a delicious piece of pork belly. You'll be offered an array of house-made breads; we highly recommend the honey beer batter bread, pumpernickel, and focaccia. Get as much as you possibly can. Even the butter features tiny perfect crystals of fleur de sel. We both had the duck, which was perfectly cooked and well paired with dark cherries and an absolutely delicious sweet potato puree (maybe carrot? Unsure...). Finally came dessert: I had a beautifully poached little pear with honey ice cream and a moist semolina cake--it tasted like an elevated rice pudding. Also included was a beautifully deep caramel crisp between the ice cream and the cake. My boyfriend had the earl grey mousse with a chocolate cake base. The cocoa complimented the mousse very well, and the earl grey flavor definitely shone through. Gracie's also accompanies your meal with small palate cleansers or accompaniments after every course. We had an amuse bouche before our appetizers, a grapefruit sorbet before our entrees, delicious two-bite goat cheese mousse cakes before dessert, and perfect salted dulce de leche macarons before the check. To top ALL of that off, the valet left two little paper bags with chocolate chip cookies in them on our seats when he brought the car. Need I say more?

    (5)

  • D T.

    What a great place. We did a group dinner in a private room downstairs. The waiters were very accomodating and the food was excellent. The wine selection was very nice. I had the filet medium rare which was done to order and had some unique creamed spinich with pine nuts which was a first for me. Overall I was impressed and will come back when I amin the area again.

    (4)

  • Anna H.

    Wow - I was impressed with this restaurant. The food was fantastic (poached eggs + scallops + poached pears), but what really got me was the ambience, service and attention to detail. We had an army of servers taking care of us, but somehow they managed to be super attentive without ever interfering in the conversation or our group dynamic - the signs of a truly well-trained group of folks. Not only that, but the amuse bouche between each meal, the complimentary dark chocolate macarons, and the cutest chocolate cookie treats waiting for us in the car when we were leaving were all such small details that put our overall experience over the top. I just ate at Le Bernadin and Per Se, and I can honestly say that from a dollar for dollar comparison, this restaurant was right up there. I'm working in Providence for only a few weeks and have a long list of places to hit up, but this is one where I'll definitely be back (I rarely go anywhere twice).

    (5)

  • Steven K.

    nice place great service and nice 3 course deals...but definitely eclectic

    (4)

  • Lindsey G.

    I've only been for a drink but this is one of my colleague's favorite places in Providence so I will definitely be back for dinner. We stopped by for a quick drink on a Thursday night and there was a jazz quartet playing in the bar. This young band was fantastic!! What a great place to grab a drink with a friend and enjoy some local live music.

    (5)

  • K S.

    I have to update because I am utterly in awe of Gracie's! The hubby and I went to celebrate my birthday, and what a celebration it was! We went for the full monty this time - seven course tasting menu with wine pairings. I do not have the words to accurately describe the deliciousness of the food. First course, compressed melon salad with house cured prosciutto, cheese, figs and arugula. So yummy that my hubby who generally dislikes melons, was won over. Then, cavatelli pasta with a yummy, fresh tomato sauce and green onions. Followed by foie gras with cherries and granola (yes - granola! And yes, it was awesome!) and sour cherry sauce. Fish course - the most amazing of all - Bomster scallops with this mouthwatering cous cous like accompaniment (I don't know what it was, but I loved it) and pureed potatoes. Then, as I was sure I had died and gone to heaven, the meat course, pan seared duck breast with pureed rutabaga, kale and cippolini onions made an appearance. Not a huge duck fan, but this duck converted me! The duck was beautifully seared and had a textbook perfect crust. At this point, I would have gladly died because I had just eaten the best meal of my life. Still to come, amazing palate cleansing cheese course. Last, but not least, polenta pound cake with pine nuts, caramelized honey, and tomato sorbet. I was a little weirded out by the tomato sorbet, couldn't get past my brain's confusion - this tastes like a tomato, but the texture is sorbet! - but it worked perfectly and was the perfect end to an amazing meal. Amuse - gazpacho and sorbet. Wine pairings were perfect, and service was unimpeachable! Last time I felt like the chef had peered into my food soul and delivered everything I love. I was almost afraid to go back for fear of being disappointed, but alas! I was anything but. This restaurant is Providence's sole AAA four diamond restaurant for a reason. Please try it! Please! And if you ever have occasion to try the tasting menu, please do. It will take your breath away.

    (5)

  • Dick W.

    Recommended to us by Providence resident, Donna Paolino. So very glad we followed up. Superb but relaxed service from beginning to end. We started with Gnocchi and Foie Gras. We knew immediately that we were in for a special time. Marilyn and I are here for 11days for a bridge tournament. I hope to return to Gracie's at least one more time before leaving town. Do this restaurant if you have the opportunity.

    (5)

  • Matt E.

    If you're looking for an interesting night out with great food in Providence, this might fit the bill. You'll need to be open to trying new things as you're sampling the chef's "inspirations". The experience was very fun and the food was great. It's close to PPAC and other places like that in the area so it would make for a great place to stop and have dinner before a show. Just make sure you give yourself enough time to enjoy.

    (4)

  • Jeff M.

    Well, now I understand the allure of Gracie's. The place is gorgeous. Hard to believe its built on the bones of the old Player's Corner Pub. Everything about the place maintains that "pretty" aire. The elegant drape of the table cloths, the hand lettered menus with the hand tied bows, the dainty little cookies set atop the brûlées, its a bit softer than pretentious, making it a bit more comfortable than some similar space. This has got to be one of the best spots around to start off a special night in the city. The food was quite good, but I found the intermezzo bites far, far better than my meal. The amuse-bouche, with bits of candied beet and a light dressing, was the highlight food moment of the evening. Jeffrey's Greens Salad were nice and crispy fresh. The Maytag blue cheese stood out from the simple background. The Black Angus Ribeye, perfectly cooked with a nicely developed crust, the side dishes with which it was served were entirely forgettable. I had expected the Yellow Fin Tuna starter course to bring a bit of punch, but the pepper and salsa verde was a touch less sharp than the garnish. The tuna though, cooked perfectly again, a thin warm sear over a soft center bite. The Lamb Trio too had its high marking points, backed a by solidly cooked, if slightly under seasoned, sliced loin and chop, the hand packed lamb sausage sang with coarsely ground lamb and expertly chosen spices. Having tried it, I would have preferred a dish centered on the fabulous sausages alone. Finely done. All in, we had a great night. Aided by a great server, and a nice, though strongly priced, bottle of wine.

    (4)

  • Jennifer H.

    I know I am in the presence of culinary excellence when I find myself eating foods I normally wouldn't and enjoying them (red cabbage? chocolate with cayenne pepper? yeah, I'm talking about you). Needless to say, I genuinely enjoyed my foodie adventure at Gracie's, especially the "treats from the kitchen" (i.e. pallatte cleansers): fresh, local yogurt with dried boysenberry and walnut, blood orange sorbet, and Bailey's white chocolate French macaroons. Chef Matt Varga is a culinary god in my book. I am taking away one star for the service hiccups (and I hope I can update my review to a five-star one on a return visit). Gracie's is a fine dining establishment, and with that, I expect fine dining service. I expect seamlessness. I didn't quite experience that, and I truly think it was our particular server, and not a reflection on the entire staff. It took a while for our waitress to greet us, then when we needed a few minutes to review the creative cocktail menu, she gave us an extremely generous 15-20 minutes. It also took a while to place our food order, and I noticed the other servers providing a lot more information about the menu and offering helpful suggestions for a first visit. I was also slightly disappointed that, when our entrees came out, we were served the opposite meals: mine was placed in front of my boyfriend and his in front of me. A minor thing, but again, from a place like Gracie's, I expect perfection. That is my only complaint. The food is out of this world; the service was friendly; and the atmosphere is wonderful -- albeit a little louder than you would expect. I would love to return to Gracie's to try the seven-course Chef's tasting. Any adventurous foodies out there want to join me?

    (4)

  • mario s.

    OK first you walk into where I think maybe sad clowns keep there extra stuff. For a fine dining restaurant the decor is very juvenile, weird stars....are they sure? I was hoping to run into this well known establishment for a drink and a small snack before a show, wow was I disappointed. They do not really have "appetizers" to speak of and the small plates where just to pretentious to even give a second though. NEVER, I PLEAD WITH YOU, NEVER order a cocktail that is not on their drink menu or you will have to have a one on one consult with the mixologist. Don't get me wrong, I like a nice cocktail but I do not want to sit discussing the merits of each alcohol for the next day and a half and I definitely do not want to wait 15 minutes for my drink to be strained through and antique boot. All in all, maybe this is a place for someone but that someone is not me.

    (2)

  • Amy J.

    What an exceptional meal. Three of us went to Gracie's last night, based solely on the great Yelp reviews, and were completely impressed. Our table did the 7 course tasting menu, and I did the wine pairings with mine. The food was really superb - so much so that we haven't stopped talking about it since we left. If you want a true food experience, try Gracie's. You will not be disappointed!

    (5)

  • Leesha Z.

    Really, it is as good as it gets. I'm going to try my best to put my experience into words although the whole time I found myself speechless. It was a Friday night, my boyfriend and I made reservations for 8pm. We walked in and were promptly greeted by the friendly hostess. She asked our names, took our jackets and seated us. We got this lovely little booth that was set up romantically with a candle and pillows on the seats. Love it! Our server came out quickly, greeted us and told us about the menu. We decided on the prefix for $35 pp. For an appetizer, I got the Local potato soup which was poured table side. So delicious. My boyfriend got the slow poached zephyr farm egg, also delicious. For our entrees, I got the crescent farms duck breast which was cooked medium rare and came with this impeccable foie gras-confit ravioli. This was my first time trying duck and it was amazing... cooked to perfection. For his entree, he got the giannone chicken ballotine. Very yummy, cooked perfectly. For dessert, I got the vanilla bean creme brulee and he got a s'mores tart. Both were amazing. Over all, this place was great! The portions were perfect. We got to sample some chef tastings in between each course which was nice. Service A+ Food A++ I will definitely come back again.

    (5)

  • Kameron S.

    I have not tried one food item here that wasn't delicious! We have been several times and either done the tasting menu or have just come for a small bite and wine after a PPAC show. The only thing I hated was the sangria suave. Don't let the name fool you, it is not sangria, it is a savory margarita type drink that we jokingly refer to as the "meat mojito". Two of us sent it back. I recently attended an open house at Gracie's and they did a beautiful job of showcasing all of their amazing food and services. They serve Macarons with the bill that you can buy from Ellie's bakery in Providence. they are one of my favorite things about dining there!

    (5)

  • Anna E.

    I invite you to ask yourself which restaurant, if there is one, do you love so much that you'd drive a long distance just to have dinner. For me, that restaurant is Gracie's, and only Gracie's. Last night we made a three hour round trip drive to Gracie's for Providence Restaurant Week from Connecticut. Gracie's, once again, provided an experience that was well worth every second of that trip. I am no stranger to the Providence dining scene after having lived in Rhode Island for nearly a decade and in Providence for almost half of that time. I've been to many the great restaurants in Providence - Al Forno, New Rivers, CAV, to name a few. While they all shine in their own ways, they don't compare to Gracie's. Nothing compares to Gracie's. Not in Rhode Island; not anywhere. Gracie's is the star that shines the brightest. In early January I'd learned of Providence Restaurant Week and immediately placed a reservation. I booked an early reservation for 5pm. Just so you know, because we didn't, the restaurant does not open it's doors and a valet is not available a second before 5pm. We learned the hard way on this intensely cold evening. All of this was forgotten though, when the clock struck five and we entered the magical space that is Gracie's. We were seated in a cozy intimate corner and immediately one of our waiters came over to introduce himself and take our drink orders. He told us about the drink special of the night, the Black Apricot, a cocktail containing whiskey and St. Germain. Sounded good to me! As we admired the elegant, charming, and whimsical decor that I adore about Gracie's, we watched as the dining room began to fill up. Our early arrival was met with a quiet restaurant with just several other tables of people but shortly after the restaurant began to fill up quickly. Soon after we placed our orders the first of a couple amuse-bouches arrived: a pickled Italian salad consisting of pickled cauliflower and carrots. It was sweet and tangy, the vegetables had a nice crunch. Before we knew it the bread basket got around to us and we had a choice between a red onion and rosemary focaccia, cranberry sourdough, classic french bread, and my favorite, the honey glazed beer bread. The rich and creamy butter speckled with sea salt was delightful on each of the bread choices. We had a chance to sample all four by sharing. My boyfriend and I both had the turnip soup as an appetizer. Large bowls were presented before us containing duck fat turnips, pickled apples, and crispy confit while waitstaff came to our sides and poured the liquid portion of the soup in thick, steaming, steady streams into our bowls. The soup was divine and our favorite part of the meal. After we finished the soup, the second amuse-bouche arrived: a grapefruit and ginger sorbet. Nice and refreshing - the perfect palate cleanser. Next came our entrees. He opted for the rigatoni campagnaro while i got the duck. Both were excellent. The pasta came in a large portion and was the ultimate bowl of comfort. The duck was a smaller portion and a touch more refined. Lastly, for dessert he ordered the chocolate cheesecake and I chose a honey and banana bread pudding. If you like coffee, the coffee here is not to be missed. It truly was the best cup of coffee I have had in a very long time. RIch, full bodied, and almost velvety, with cocoa notes. One sip and my boyfriend said, "Wow, this is really good coffee. It tastes like the coffee I had in Paris." Each serving of coffee comes in it's own french press containing about two or so cups worth of coffee, creamer and demerara sugar on the side. The coffee is from New Harvest Coffee Roasters, which is located in Pawtucket, RI. They use sustainable practices and source directly from small coffee farms in South and Central America. The coffee beens used are sourced from Costa Rica. This coffee is sold at Ellie's, Gracie's new bakery down the street that recently had a soft opening. I will be sure to pay a visit next time I am in town. If by now my review doesn't sufficiently describe how much I love this place, maybe this will: at one point in the night I said to my boyfriend, "Honey, I hope that in the future we will have two daughters so we can name them Gracie and Ellie." He just rolled his eyes a little, but I was completely serious. By the time we finished dessert we were stuffed. We couldn't even dream of having another bite of food. Just then two maple cranberry macarons appeared at our table. Our last little treat...or so we thought. We savored the airy little French cookies, paid the bill, and headed out to the valet. After the valet pulled up the car he officially concluded our evening by handing us a small, simply but elegantly wrapped package containing two chocolate chip cookies for the road. And that, my friends, is why Gracie's is my favorite. Thank you Nadiv, Eric, and the rest of the staff for another exquisite evening!

    (5)

  • Emily C.

    Gracie's is undoubtedly the most phenomenal restaurant I've been to in Providence. On my first visit, our table overflowed with duck, veal sweetbreads, foie gras ravioli, sweet potato tart with blood orange, candied fennel, walnut strussel, and cinnamon-Cloumage ice cream-- um, you get the point. They rolled out the red carpet with top-notch service, an amouse bouche to whet our hungry hippo palates, and complimentary salted caramel macarons (AND a New Year's gift voucher for two signature cocktails - oh holla) to top off our already incredible dining experience. To be honest, I was wondering how this follow-up visit to Gracie's would possibly measure against the first experience. My boyfriend and I came to Rhode Island for Easter weekend and decided to head to Gracie's for those two complimentary cocktails (as we'd just rediscovered the voucher in the car). So often when this is the case at other restaurants, staff will halfheartedly disregard patrons who just stop by for a drink and light bite instead of indulging in a full-on fancypants meal. NOT the case here. We sat at the bar, ordered the most delicious cocktails I've perhaps ever enjoyed (chocolate spiced pear martini- DO IT) and were pleasantly surprised by incredible service throughout our time there. We shared an unbelievable cheese plate with perfect accompaniments (caramelized onions, tomato jam, fig, berries), sampled a selection of house specialty breads (from foccacia to maple glazed beer bread) and started the meal with our amuse and ended with dark chocolate macarons. Moral of the story- whether you're in it for the 4 course tasting menu or just stopping in for a quick cocktail before dinner, Gracie's will deliver. 5 star service and some of the tastiest food & cocktails around town.

    (5)

  • Stephen R.

    Gracie's is certainly a very nice restaurant to go for a special night out. Everything is beautifully prepared and presented, and the overall quality was great. Service was especially great - very unpretentious and attentive. They do suffer from the annoying trend of trying too hard with a creative cocktail menu - everything sounded nice, but fell relatively flat in the execution. Ultimately nothing really blew us away and therefore we felt it was not worthy of a $100 per person dinner - especially ordering the chefs tasting menu, where one thought our boundaries might have been pushed a little. There were some definite hits and misses; our duck dish was incredible - almost undetectable as duck, in that it was very smooth, mild, tender - taken off the grill at just the right time; monkfish was equally good in texture and taste; whereas another dish arrived with actual food only occupying 1/20th of the plate - it looked preposterous and trite; 2 of the 5 dishes in the 5 course sampling had panna cotta - seemed like a cop out that the chef had run out of things to try. The menu is a bit hard to understand - as it tries to combine a 3 or 5 course pre-fixe offering, as well as the ability to offer a-la-carte items - and apparently you cannot go the pre-fixe option unless your entire party does so - so that creates a great deal of deliberation if you have a party greater than 2!

    (3)

  • A B.

    The food and service were very good but I wasn't blown away as I expected to be from reading all the five star reviews. Definitely high quality but not the best meal I've ever had.

    (4)

  • Karim A.

    As the other reviewers mentioned, this place is definitely top notch. I'm real picky and you can tell from my other reviews, that I rarely rate a place 5 stars. Start off, complimentary valet and coat check. Free sparkling wine. Can't call it champagne since it's not from France. Very upscale and attentive service. They bring around this bread basket filled with an assortment of sliced baguettes. Silverware is changed between meals. Between each meal, they bring something to cleanse the palette. Food was delicious and prepared perfectly. Best part of the night was that I accidentally added a $100 bill to the the valet's tips and didn't notice. He ran out to my car to hand it back. Wow, I thought. How nice this guy was. Definitely will go back and recommend the place.

    (5)

  • Michael F.

    If you are into fine cuisine in, Gracie's is at the top of my list. The food, the service, the wine and the cocktails are all superb. A must for the discriminating palate.

    (5)

  • Beantown T.

    love love love. 1st time experience was sensational. Chef sampler was delicious. Cozy. Terrific and friendly service. can't wait to go back

    (5)

  • Michael G.

    WOW! That's really the best description for this place. Definitely lives up to its reputation as a premiere restaurant in providence. I loved all the dishes served including the palate cleansers and bread assortment. It was not just a meal it was an experience and I loved every second of it! As a major foodie I, without a doubt, recommend this to anyone interested.

    (5)

  • Sue B.

    We have been to Gracie's a few times for Restaurant Week and it is the best dining experience, so many delightful details! We did the 5 course tasting and it was really amazing!

    (5)

  • Damien S.

    There's nothing about Gracie's that would draw me from the street. Salt and pepper clientele and thick, textured, tea-stained door menus with prices written out. "Fourteen" looks lovely in calligraphy. Truly. But after hitting up the incredible Hilary H for pre-Hoyas dinner spots I should suggest to the girl's gourmand father, Gracie's shot out of her mouth before I finished my sente- Books, covers, cliches, got it. Inside, the high ceilings and abundance of Gracie's signature starry motif blended haute cuisine with camping, y'all. Camping! Bulleit Rye Old Fashioned? Don't mind if I do ('twas so well made, I went back for thirds), and the menu of seasonally driven starters, entrees and desserts read like a list of everything I've ever wanted to eat ever. Facing a culinary Sophie's Choice, I opted for: (Free!) Honey glazed beer bread is not a hoax. You will believe. (Free!) Amuse bouche of squash puree, microgreens and a toasted pecan. - Handmade Russet Potato Gnocchi ($12): braised oxtail gravy, foraged mushrooms, celeriac puree and aged provolone shavings. Tender, savory, legendary. Like pillows off the beds of baby angels. Cribs? Do baby angels sleep in cribs? Is this offshoot venturing in to extremely weird? The answer to all is yes. (Free!) Palate cleanser of grapefruit sorbet. Done, gone. - Crescent Farms Duck ($28): Genius breast seared and roasted to perfection on a bed of equally beautiful carrots and parsnips, with pomegranate arils tossed in for good measure and a single foie gras-confit ravioli. The duck's fat rendered to an airy rind just sealed the deal - it's the best I've ever eaten. - S'Mores Tart ($10): spicy chocolate ganache, candied peanuts, banana ice cream. Not that bananas or peanuts belong anywhere near a s'more, but with that perfectly toasted marshmallow meringue, I wasn't complaining. I wasn't anything other than wolfing that puppy down. Five-star service (synchronized course tabling!) rounded out the experience. Lo, what started a phenomenal $50+ meal well worth the price dropped to $35 thanks to their standing prix fixe. Absolutely a must visit, and if you're on a date, there are recessed booths for a little bit o' romance. Or public nookie. Whichevs.

    (5)

  • Ellissa C.

    Came here for my boyfriend's birthday and we got the 7 course tasting menu. The bone marrow dish we were served that day was delicious.

    (5)

  • Dick Q.

    Had never heard of this restaurant and entered almost by accident. Had the 3 course special and it was excellent. Beets for appetizer were really different and really good. Main course of duck was superb . The desert was good but I should have ordered the creme brule . Waiter was very good . Very minor drawback (very) is that it will take you close to two hours to dine so plan accordingly. Terrific restaurant

    (5)

  • Peter L.

    very nice food and service, a little pricey but worth the cost

    (4)

  • Sandy E.

    Gracie's service was enveloping but not pretentious or judgmental. The place was $$$ which I didn't expect because I was wearing a tee shirt. They didn't balk at my casual dress. The Prix fixe menu had good selections and was reasonably priced for Providence. I ended up ordering a-la-carte and having a cheese plate 1st course. Glad I did, really exciting tastes, and a lot of volume! The tomato jam was excellent. My colleagues loved the gnocchi. Second course I selected a braised short rib which was the star of the night. the portion was larger than I expected in a fancy place. Also the care in preparing each bite of vegetable surrounding the protein was evident. there were roasted root vegetables, green beans, roasted sweet onion. all excellent flavors. My dining partners loved their second courses as well. we really liked the palate cleanser too. we could have done with smaller portions overall. Third course was not as noteworthy as the main dish. The crème brulée could have had cooler custard. Mine was warmed through because of the firing of the sugar (which was crunchy and good). My colleague's bread pudding wasn't her favorite, and another colleague got a devil's food cake which overpowered the green tea ice cream. We could have done with some less-traditional third-courses. If you do make it dessert, try small serving of sorbet for instance, or an alcohol-free drink of some kind. In summer I suggest artistically displayed fruit, which aren't really available this time of year.

    (5)

  • Ben S.

    I went here with my parent after they came down for the holidays. We happened to dinner at Gracie's during providence's restaurant week. We all ate off of the pre fixed menu but the food was absolutely to die for. Me and my mother both got the duck with russet potatoes and wild rice. It was cooked perfectly medium rare and was by far the best duck I or my mother had ever eaten. My cocktail was crafted perfectly (an on the rocks bourbon Manhattan with makers and ginger ale on the top). Most of the time I have to send it back once or twice before another restaurant gets my drink right.My father had the swordfish and he said it was cooked perfectly as well. The service was print polite and always helpful. They always kept the waters and cocktails filled and came by with an epic selection of bread before our meal came out a couple of times. Only downside is a reservation is pretty much mandatory. There is no walking in off the street to eat here on Friday or Saturday night except maybe at 5:00 sharp or after 9:30. But with that great of quality of food and service it's the type of meal you'll make the reservation a couple of days ahead of time and be looking forward to the best dinner you'll have until you sit down and look at the menu. A+++ awesome jobs goes to Gracie's.

    (5)

  • Julia T.

    Loved every minute we were here. Service was impeccable, food was great, prices were more than fair for what we got. We celebrated my fiance's birthday and couldn't have picked a better place. If we lived in here I would return for every special occasion on the calendar. Perfect!

    (5)

  • Edgar A.

    Went to Gracie's for our anniversary. 3 course menu was extraordinary. Service was perfect. The wine parings we very good; however the breads were only good. Gnocchi was light and flavorful. Sea bass was very savory and delicate. Desert was amazing. My wife had the duck which was also exquisite. Portions were just right as was the pacing. Wonderful dinning experience.

    (5)

  • Annie J.

    Loved it! Unlike some other upscale restaurants in Providence which are seriously overrated (cough cough Cook & Brown), Gracie's lives up to the hype. Is the decor (stars everywhere, with a message on the menu that says "live your dreams!") a little corny? Yes. But no matter, the food makes up for it. We started with the slow poached Zephyr farm egg and the veal sweetbreads. The crispy sweetbreads were good, but the mouth-watering egg + grits + short rib was the clear favorite. If you're getting the prix fixe, this appetizer costs extra, but it's definitely worth it. For our main course, we had the bacon wrapped native monkfish and the bombster sea scallops. The monkfish was excellent. I mean, does anything taste bad wrapped in bacon? Especially smokey, high-quality bacon? The scallops were cooked perfectly, and I loved the fall feeling combination of scallops + butternut squash + cranberries. By the time dessert came, we were pretty full, but we soldiered on. The s'mores tart was a fun and tasty take on a classic, but for me, the real standout dessert was the chocolate hazelnut mousse served with brown butter ice cream. It was so comforting and chocolatey. I would come back to Gracie's just to eat this again. We ended the meal with cute little carmel macarons. Oh, and I almost forgot: the house-made bread! Everyone talks about the beer bread, but can I just tell you that the multigrain cranberry sourdough was AMAZING. Seriously, if they sold this bread by the loaf I would buy it daily and never return to Seven Stars again (ok, I'm exaggerating a little bit, but you know what I mean). When we got our car from the valet we found that they had left us some delicious chocolate-chip cookies as a final treat. Such a nice touch. Overall, I was super impressed. This is definitely an expensive night out, but the quality of the food and service make it totally worth it. You will not feel ripped off after eating here. Next time we come back I want to try the chef's tasting menu!

    (5)

  • Jean F.

    Sophisticated ambiance, filled with stars all around and the most delicate menu and hand crafted experience. The mixed drinks are always seasonal and fresh and offer a wonderful start to your meal or evening at the bar and the wine list is extensive. Each course is paired well with an amuse buche and afterwards a macaroon! I've enjoyed the cheese plate, gnocci, filet and so many more meals that have danced (like stars) on my tastebuds. This is absolutely a special occasion place and you will not be disapointed.

    (5)

  • Queenie L.

    One of the best restaurant in Providence. They change their menu frequently which encourage me keep going back! All i can say they have the best foie gras in town!! If you aint worried of cholesterol, welcome to my world!!! The duck and seasonal fish are always good choices! I like their bread too, they are freshly made and with 4-5 selections served. I particularly like lavender flavor with Parmesan cheese... the moist, the softness, the perfect balance of sweet and slight tough of salty. Cant find better bread anywhere else in Providence. Please correct me if I'm wrong, this is the only restaurant in Providence offered palate cleanser in between dishes. A palate cleanser treat can enhance the flavor for the next dish..... Dont u just love their details on food?!!!

    (5)

  • Tyler W.

    Well, we decided that before we leave Boston, we had to at least take a day trip down to Providence. After reviewing fellow Yelpers opinions and looking at various sites, Gracie's seemed like the place to be for dinner. For the most part, I would say that it was a very good experience but with a couple minor hiccups. We decided to opt for the prix fixe because we are poor and can't afford tasting menus at this point. First we were given an amuse bouche involving cheese and beets. I thought it was pretty good, but not exactly mind blowing. Still a nice way to start a meal. Then the bread came...I have to say that the sourdough may have been arguably the best bread that I have ever had in a restaurant.To start off, I went with the soft cooked farm egg and my girlfriend went with the gnocchi. Both apps were certainly tasty and all of the right components were there, but we both agreed that they could have used a little more salt. In between the app and the entree we received some sorbet...it was absolutely delicious and the perfect palate cleanser before the entree. Then came the wait...up until this point everything with the service had been flawless, but we both agreed that the wait between the app and the entree was about ten minutes too long. I am not opposed to having a long drawn out meal, but this seemed to be entirely too long of a wait. It is hard to say whether this could be chalked up to the kitchen or the servers. For our entrees, I got the chicken ballotine and my girlfriend got the duck. Both entrees were very good and well seasoned. The plating was great as well. If I had to choose one, I would probably go with my chicken simply because I found it to be more original. The taste for both entrees was great though. The desserts on the other hand came out lightning fast after we were done with our entrees. I am certainly not complaining about this, but it made it even more strange that the entrees took so long. I went with the creme brûlée and my girlfriend went with the sorbet/ice cream trio. We agreed that both of these were very well done. I especially liked the maple syrupy ice cream. It was one of the best ice creams I have had in a restaurant. We finished with some tasty macarons that came with the check. Overall, the service and the food was very good minus the couple things that I mentioned. I can definitely see why it is a well regarded restaurant. In terms of how it is compared to the competition, I didn't think it quite lived up to the lofty expectations that I had set for it (No. 9 Park still wins in my book). Then again, that is one of the problems with being a compulsive yelp review reader isn't it?

    (4)

  • Kev M.

    hands down, best upscale restaurant in all of Rhode Island, period. It's truly an icon for the state. I'm often asked "what's the best restaurant in providence... and without hesitation, Gracie's. I personally dine here at least 10-12 times a year... and I have since it first opened downtown.. don't be intimated at prices, they are within or even below most in the city, I promise you will walk out saying wow... it really speaks for itself... don't THINK about going, just go. pros: everything cons: nothing

    (5)

  • Marina F.

    Wow! This place is sheer wow factor. The service and food in this place is impeccable and worth the $200 a couple that you will drop upon leaving it. Everything from the presentation, to amuse bouche, to the folding of napkins when you leave the table, is just classy and tasteful. My husband and I went on a Saturday and opted for the $40 3 course Prix fix. I decided to splurge and get the cheese plate for 1st course, which was additional $12 supplement. But it was huge and so delicious. The only con I thought was an annoyance, is that if you book through Open Table, they ask for your credit card information, and if you don't cancel within 24 hrs, they charge your card $25 per person!I understand that they are a farm to table restaurant, but they can not be that desperate! And when you have a baby, it is hard to commit with such steep stipulation. Luckily, we did not cancel! Also, a very nice touch of a valet to leave cookies in the car;)

    (5)

  • Simone L.

    Gracie's has become synonymous with celebrations for my husband and me. Birthdays, special dates, anniversaries - when we think about what to give as a present or what we would like to do together, invariably our first choice is Gracie's. We cannot always afford it (Gracie's prices are high, even if completely fair), but when we do, it's an even more special treat. Our favorite is the chef's tasting menu with wines. I have no idea how this is done, but every course, which is bursting with a variety of complementary flavors and textures already, acquires yet another layer of complexity from its wine. I find myself closing my eyes and going into raptures just at the smells of each course. If approached with slowness and concentration, a meal at Gracie's can transport me. (I am glad that nobody can see what's actually going on in the pleasure-centers of my brain. It might be bordering on the indecent.) Go to Gracie's for pleasure, go with anyone you want to impress, but don't go if you actually want or need to have a coherent conversation. You will waste a tremendous taste experience - or your conversation will be seriously lacking.

    (5)

  • Novi K.

    I don't think I could write a detailed-enough review to give Gracie's justice, but it's impeccable in every way: the presentation of each course, the complimentary sides, the emphasis on fresh, local foods, the uniqueness and creativity of the flavors of each dish, the friendly service... the list goes on and on! Make sure you block out 3-hours for 3+ course-meals, and be sure to make a reservation in advance! The valet is wonderful too: we had circled around for 10 minutes trying to find parking before realizing Gracie's had a complimentary valet! Definitely recommend for birthdays, anniversaries, and special occasions.

    (5)

  • Tina M.

    Gracie's is one of my top 2 restaurants in Rhode Island. I've been there twice and have had a fabulous meal both times. What makes this place so special aside from the food are the people that work there. Everyone is extremely attentive, accomodating and friendly. Kristi is the best waitress anyone can ask for and gives fantastic recommendations. The last time I was there I had the scallops and I have to say these are some of the best scallops I've ever had, and I eat a lot of scallops. Get there early to have one of their delicious cocktails and enjoy the great atmoshpere!

    (5)

  • Caty S.

    The food at Gracie's is incredible. One of the best meals I've ever had- and I live in NYC! I came during restaurant week so the 3 course menu was only about $35. Everything my table had was amazing. The Jeffrey's Baby Greens Salad with blue and potato crisps was wonderful, as was the tomato melon salad and russet potato gnocchi with pork. I has the duck with stone fruits for my entree, highly recommended! They do a great vegetarian entree which includes there small tastings of veg dishes. Dessert was wonderful as well: creme brûlée, peach semifreddo and chocolate toffee pavlova. They also bring over little "treats" like sorbet between courses. Oh, and do not skip the bread basket! The honey wheat beer bread was to die for. Service was wonderful too. Gracie's may be my new favorite Providence restaurant!

    (5)

  • Danielle L.

    Went here for our anniversary and was treated like a rockstar! They decorated the table for us, brought complimentary champagne, and the food and service was simply awesome!

    (5)

  • Lindsay H.

    amazing. amazing. amazing. My husband is a steak eater; he said this was one of the top 5 steaks he's ever had. I had the preset menu - gnocchi app, swordfish entrée and banana tart dessert. Everything was perfect. The chef came and introduced himself and was a class act. All in all, I can't believe that I waited so long to try Gracie's. We will be back soon.

    (5)

  • Lauren L.

    Gracie's has long been on my list of "must try" restaurants because of all the rave reviews. Husband and I agree wholeheartedly that Gracie's deserves every single positive remark. This is a place you go if you are a foodie (i.e.- you are excited if you don't know every last ingredient on the menu, love tasting new things, and really enjoy letting the chef experiment on your palate). The portion sizes were not in any way skimpy, I think those comments are either dated or have been addressed by the management. We opted for the three course menu because we weren't hungry enough for a full tasting with wine pairings. The wine selection, even by the glass, was very good. Our appetizers: husband had a salad that came out in a very entertaining swirl. The greens were deep, rich and full of texture. My gnocchi was incredible! They were the soft, decadent pillows that good gnocchi should be. The balance of cream, pancetta, brussels sprouts and squash were right on. Oh, did I forget to mention the bread is to die for? You have several options, I preferred the rye, though my husband liked the honey beer bread more. Our main courses were excellent. The rigatoni is a "family recipe" according to the waitress. It was quite tasty and not too spicy as we had been warned. My cod was impeccable: everything on that plate was sooooo well balanced. My husband's only complaint was the lack of choices for him. He is not a huge fish eater nor did he feel like steak so the choice of duck, rabbit or root vegetables left him a bit wanting. Still, he did enjoy his meal as much as I did. Dessert was to die for! He had the ice cream medley (olive oil, sesame, mint) which was fresh and beautifully presented. My lemon curd with hibiscus was incredible!! Overall you get the impression that Gracie's loves what it does. Every single person in the restaurant made sure we were comfortable. In between the dishes we had lovely little amuse bouches from the chef that were so light they melted in our mouths (especially the pineapple sorbet). I love to try new restaurants and am always looking for a new place to dine, however Gracie's is so good I am planning the return trip for their tasting menu. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a really special night out.

    (5)

  • K D.

    Gracie's is much more frou frou than I usually go for, but they have great food to back it up. Their prix fixe menu is a great deal if you can find things on there that appeal to you. The overall vibe is odd - the food is high end/big city fare, but the decor is that dated fake fancy look that Rhode Island loves. The waitstaff dressed and acted like it was formal dining, but the host/hostess were wearing very casual fisherman sweaters. The atmosphere is not stuffy exactly, but I think it would gel more if they took the ""sophistication"" down a notch and aimed for hip rather than strictly high end.

    (4)

  • Gail A.

    We ate ( I should say dined) here for New years and it was such a treat. For the past 5 years our new years party was pajamas and a good movie, and that is great... but wonderful food, exceptional service and live music by Katie made the night so much fun. It was spectacular! Don't get me wrong if price is an issue and you are on a budget as wonderful as their food is this is not for you. But if you are looking for an oasis of fabulous food and good people this is the place to go. Great for romantic dinners! I highly recommend Gracie's. And yes you have to get dessert because they know how to finish a meal off with tasty treats that leave you dreaming.

    (5)

  • John S.

    This spacious venue knocked out our large group with its food and service. We came on our friend's birthday, which coincided with the gay pride parade, running right by the restaurant's front door. Neither our large party or the chaos of the night seemed to phase the place, which put us in a beautiful corner booth. When the birthday boy went to the little boys' room, we told our server that it was his big day. She said they'd put a candle in his dessert, but "we don't sing, because it's embarrassing." So true! We, however, would be free to sing if we liked. Our server noticed we'd all opened the menu to the prix fixe menu--of course we had, since it's really such a deal. $40, and with items from the rest of the menu. We had lots of questions and she was very patient and thorough in answering them all. We were surprised by thoughtful and clever amuses bouche between courses. There was a little confusion when a bottle of wine we did not order came to the table; later, there was an echo of this confusion when this bottle appeared on the check, but everything was resolved easily. The rabbit and gnocchi appetizer was a delicious combination of textures and flavors. It was heavy on the salt, in a very appropriate way. The flavorful mix could also work well as an entree. The duck came in a large portion and was also salty in a way that seemed right. Fresh white radishes were a palate cleaning surprise. The creme brulee was everything it is supposed to be, and then some--very rich and wonderful. We sang Happy Birthday in cheerful whispers. Gracie's created a special night with grace and also with value. The sophistication and comfort of this restaurant made it a highlight of our visit to Providence.

    (5)

  • Karen L.

    Maybe its me but I don't see what all the hype is all about. First off, the decor is a bit dated. While the food tasted good, I found the portions were a little small and somewhat expensive. Oh I wouldn't have been so annoyed if my server, Lydia, didn't have such a higher than thou attitude. I still have a gift card to this place but I am sure not to use it.

    (2)

  • Carole M.

    Great service, nice environment. Food is ambitious but spotty. Green salad was overly blue cheesed and overly large. Bread was fabulous. Wild striped bass was tasty, especially the fennel. Did not have dessert although others seemed to enjoy.

    (3)

  • Peggy H.

    This is the best restaurant in Providence that we've been to for dinner. It is indeed pricey-- we both had the 3-course menu and 2 rounds of drinks and our total came out to $160 before tip, but so worth it! They also kept bringing us tasting samples of all their specialty dishes (mmm, the gazpacho, sorbet, cheeses, etc.) while we were waiting for our courses. The mussels appetizer, creme brulee, home-made dinner rolls, and fresh fish of the day were all standouts. Very satisfying.

    (5)

  • Justin C.

    It worked out quite well for me that the last meal I had in Providence turned out to be one of the best, as I left the city with a real appreciation for what they're doing there food-wise, and a new level of respect I certainly would have never had prior to visiting. Gracie's encapsulated all the great flavors of the Northeast, along with some of the best service I experienced during my stay from the hostess Stephanie and my waiter Stephan. The ambiance of Gracie's is very beautifully chic ( flickr.com/photos/wedoit… ) with a few Middle Eastern touches (once you make it past the strip clubs down the street), and my biggest regret was not coming earlier for dinner so I could get a glimpse of their rooftop garden in the daylight, as many of the dishes ingredients were sourced there. There was no doubt for me I would be doing the tasting menu (7 courses for $85) here, it's one of the most reasonably priced I've ever seen, and looking back now at the quality I received I can say that even more-so than before. They also have a really great wine program, featuring 40 bottles under $40, making good wine accessible for almost anyone. AB: Bean salad amuse w/ raspberry vinaigrette and bacon crumble - This was a pretty simple amuse bouche visually, but had a lot going on texturally and flavor wise. I really liked the raspberry paired with the bacon. #1: Heirloom & cherry tomatoes, Narragansett ricotta cheese, capers and fresh fennel - Vegetarians of the world would rejoice if this little salad were on every menu across the country. The heirloom tomatoes (one of my favorite things) were magnificent, as was the expertly dosed usage of caper and fennel; a heavy hand with them would have totally ruined this dish. #2: Potato gnocchi ratatouille w/ housemade bacon and shaved mandarone provola cheese: I absolutely loved the way the cheese formed on this dish, and I really want to try to emulate it someday at home. The texture of the gnocchi was perfect, but I was hoping for a little more than I got out of the bacon. It definitely played second fiddle to the other ingredients. #3: Hudson Valley foie gras, toasted cashews, blueberry gastrique and cornbread brioche - I asked specifically to have this dish included in my menu, and happily they obliged. It did not disappoint, and I can say with confidence this was the best preparation of foie I've ever had, aided tremendously by the accompanying gastrique. #4: Skate wing topped w/ peppers, corn & shiitake medley w/ corn emulsion, mini crab Rangoon w/ cream cheese & soy filling - So much was going on with this plate, but somehow it all melded together brilliantly. The "crab Rangoon" bit was a really nice homage, but the skate outshone it by a good bit. It was cooked to perfection, and fell apart on my fork before melting in my mouth. The emulsion did a great job of tying it all together while still remaining somewhat subtle compared to the power of the fish. Intermezzo: frozen lemon sorbet w/ mandarin citrus zest - Meant to be emblematic of the famous Providence fixture Del's Lemonade, this palette cleanser rocked. It did exactly what it's designed to do, and actually made you enjoy it. The crunchy bits were a nice touch too. #5: Washington state squab w/ roasted cippolini onions, lemon squash and eggplant, w/ squab jus - This came out so tender and tempting I completely dove in and starting destroying it before remembering to take a photo, woops. There isn't a huge variety of ingredients in this dish, but the ones that are there fuse together so seamlessly it really shows off the chef's talent. #6: Landhomme cheese w/ toasted figs and cashews & root beer sauce - Typically I'm not a fan of the single slice cheese in the middle of the meal meant to act as a "course" (see my hatred for Coi in SF). This however, was actually dressed up quite a bit, and made it much easier to accept, especially once you had all the ingredients in unison. #7: Passion fruit epoisse w/ passion fruit cream, raspberries and gooseberries - I haven't had gooseberries since I was a kid eating them off bushes in the wild. After having them straight out of the garden above me at Gracie's I remembered how much I miss this flavor. It's such a unique bitter+sweet flavor that you want them as a backdrop in almost anything. The epoisse itself was beautiful, and so light and creamy, and I was in love with the flavors of the passion fruit in and around it. Petit-fours: Chocolate macarons, sugar cookies, and gum drops - This was a nice assortment of post dinner treats, especially the sugar cookies, one of my favorite childhood treats. As you can see, 7 courses turned into 10, if you include the 3 free mini-samplings, a warm welcome to someone who dines out frequently. Gracie's food is also heaven for a photographer, and their playful use of flowers in many dishes is done so without sacrificing the integrity of the dish.

    (5)

  • Theclutch T.

    The food variety is great for the adventurous. Unless you're a "foodie", you might not recognize the ingredients of the foods unless you Bing searched on it at the spot. Luckily, we did as I thought "sweetbread" was some sort of corn bread... boy, THAT would have been a surprise. Look it up. If you're not that adventurous, then you may want to skip this place. Service was EXCELLENT and is clearly a standout in my opinion. We go out to eat a lot even on a work expense account and the service was THAT GOOD. Price was on the high side but you are paying for the service and food preparation. I didn't like the idea of the "chef tasting" 3, 5 or 7 course meals where it's up to the chef to select what you eat... no thanks. I prefer the x course meal at Victoria and Alberts at Disneyworld, for instance, where you select each dish you want. At these prices, I prefer NOT to be surprised and I want to know what I'm getting to prevent disappointments. It seems they change the menu often enough that you would want to come back. This was our second visit and we will return. I just wish there was more variety. I was just surprised they didn't have some sort of salmon, sea bass or other type of fish aside from "cod". Or at least some other beef main meal. My wife had the scallops which was excellent. I ended up having the rib eye steak since there was really nothing else that appealed to me. Appetizer-wise, I had a lot more choices there and I think I would have been just as happy ordering three appetizers and skipping the main meal. Naming the dishes might be a moot point since they change the menu often enough. But of the appetizers, we had the foie gras, hen's poached egg, and gnocchi. All were excellent. I only gave the restaurant 3 stars this time due to the lack of mail meal selection for me. I'm not so much the adventurous type as my wife. I'm not sure she had much choice in main meals either. However, I'm confident that when we return and that there's less eclectic food selection for us, I'm sure that I'd probably rate them a 5. If the service was just ok, I would have rated them lower. But again, the service and food quality was THAT GOOD.

    (3)

  • James F.

    Dined here during the most recent restaurant week. Was very impressed by the service and attention to detail. Delicious bread, desserts, appetizers and wine. Entrees were very good, but not quite on the level of everything else. Only negative was the seating. We were in what you might call a corner booth, which should have been quaint - but there was another table directly across from us (just a few feet away) with the exact same setup; so if i looked straight ahead i was staring at some random guy instead of my girlfriend. Didn't really detract from the evening but it was an awkward first impression.

    (4)

  • Brent R.

    This place is amazing! Food is delicious, the coffee is good, and the service is terrific. I specially love the fact that it's located on my walk from the Westside to the east side. I've only been there for breakfast, but the breakfast sandwiches that I've had there are really great.

    (5)

  • Xiao Z.

    Wow, simply amazing with some of the exquisite meals I've ever tasted! This is, of course, a review based on the catering services at Gracie's, which means that the meal I had was mass produced and the fare was blissfully free. That being said...best catered food EVER! From the succulent, yet refreshing beet salad, to the scrumptious butternut squash pasta to the pork loins with generous portions of belly fat to the fresh fish, everything with just perfect! We had our event at the basement of the restaurant with excellent catering services and great food. The room can be a bit cold, but overall, I could not complain. This is definitely a place to take your date (if you can get the reservations in time) and just forget about the bill and the calories, because you don't come to Gracie's to judge the swelling of your waistline at the cost of your wallet, it's a place to enjoy fine dining! Food: 5 stars Service: 4 stars Cost: n/a

    (5)

  • Ellen W.

    Pre-Appetizers -Amuse bouche: some sort of Asian Pear concoction -A variety of homemade breads First Course -Russet potato gnocchi with sweet Italian sausage, broccoli rabe, stewed tomatoes, provolone picante -Hudson Valley foie gras with fennel dusted brioche donuts, roasted peach, pistachio, raspberry gelee Second Course -Berkshire pork chop with cheddar grits, braised green cabbage, whole grain mustard, apple butter -Crescent Farms duck with caramelized fennel, red quinoa, glazed chippolini onions, blackberry gastrique Third Course -Flourless chocolate almond torte with roasted black plum, candied almonds, lavender honey gelato -Cherry blueberry tart with espresso-hazelnut ganache, blueberry honey stroopwafel, toasted marshmallow ice cream After-meal Extra -Peach macaroons -Free baked goods from their bakery to go (blueberry sour cream muffin and chocolate cookie) We chose to try their three course prix fixe menu and were happy with the variety of options we were presented with. The pork chop blew my boyfriend's mind. I've never seen him react that way to any sort of food before. It was hilarious to watch because he could not stop eating it nor talking about how great it was even after the meal was long over. The reason for the 4 stars instead of 5 is because I was very unimpressed with the dessert. I'm a dessert gal, meaning I love almost all things baked/dessertesque, and I just did not enjoy either of the ones we got. I would recommend eating every other course and then heading somewhere else to end your meal.

    (4)

  • Jovana R.

    Gracie's was a fantastic experience! The food was amazing, all the wait staff was so attentive, and the overall experience was great. I had the ribeye and sherry beet salad. For dessert we had the creme brûlée and it was all very delicious. Will definitely be back!

    (5)

  • Vin G.

    Gracie's is about the dining experience. You go there for the prix fixe and the palette cleansers. I went with a group of four friends including myself. Really great, intimate ambiance and if I were to go on a date in Providence, this would be the place. It's not pretentious, but it has a very elegant atmosphere. I definitely dolled up for the occassion, just in case. We went with the blind five course tasting, YOLO, right? It wasn't that this wasn't delicious, but I felt it wasn't as unique as I would like it to have been. I know you should not evaluate based on price, as the service was excellent. Our wine glasses were full, our bread plates were covered, and the presentation was fancy as it should be. It is a long dining process. Five courses of deliciousness, but I think I was expecting courses that I would never select for myself for a more stimulating experience. I love pork belly, Atlantic Char, sorbet, ahi tuna, but these are things that I would order a la carte typically elsewhere. Would I recommend this place? Yes. Will I do the blind tasting again? Probably not.

    (3)

  • Olivia P.

    Portions are perfectly sized just enough to feel full and warm inside. Wine selections are excellent. They could work on their restroom. Something seemed very gross about it. Waiters and waitresses are very kind and service is very quick and prompt. Every dish is just beautiful and there is so much heart in them. Also, they are very good about dietary restrictions. Vegans, vegetarians, and lactose intolerant eaters should feel welcomed to dine at Gracie's.

    (5)

  • Jacob M.

    So I've heard about this place in Providence before, and had to try it. I'm glad I did. Food was absolutely phenomenal. We had the five course meal, and each course was so memorable I didn't want it to end!! Especially memorable was their skate, which I've only hesitantly tried when I was in Korea. It was unbelievably delectable. Yum. Service was fantastic as well. Our server was very friendly and pleasant. Their wine list, however, could improve a bit. We were all surprised to be disappointed by their wine list, since it is after all such a great restaurant. But all in all, it was an excellent dining experience, and I'd highly recommend them to everyone.

    (5)

  • Mike In Providence R.

    Ahhhh Gracie's. Been there before and will be there again. But let me share tonight's experience. So let's be clear, you are paying dearly for the night and you should expect the very best. Gracie's routinely provides that extra experience level with between meal palette cleansers and end of night treats at the table and even from the valet. Unfortunately even Gracie's is not perfect. Yes the duck is prepared better than anywhere in the region but the butcher was not so kind in his offering of prime rib. Perhaps most troubling was the apparent training all servers have to not acknowledge patrons saying thank you. Perhaps they feel that our saying thank you is unnecessary because we are paying so much? On at least six different occasions we thanked a server for presenting water or food and did not elicit a sound. A couple times we received an, "of course", but never "you're welcome" As usual the fresh baked bread in several varieties was outstanding, but they guarded it dearly, only offering it once, and in very small cuts. When presented with a pasta dish one of us asked for a piece of bread to enjoy the sauce with. The server said "of course" but never returned. Such a shame when such a tasty sauce was forced to be abandoned. And perhaps oddest of all, besides the exceedingly low lighting, was the lack of any offering of coffee with the incredibly good desserts. They just served us dessert and disappeared for a very long time. By the time we could catch someone's eye our desserts were gone and all but one of our large party had changed their mind. The single valet also seemed to be struggling with keeping up suggesting that having two valets might be more logical for a place that obviously prides itself on a special experience. So yes, we will be back but we hope they will have stepped up their game by then.

    (4)

  • Maria E.

    This was a good meal. No particularly amazing/memorable dishes but a nice dinner overall. Everything tasted good and was well presented. Okay, I take that back, the honey bread was memorable, YUM. Went for Restaurant Week btw. Which is a financial blessing but also a curse in the sense that you are limited in your choices. The atmosphere was nice and the comp valet was a plus! Although everyone got my hopes up with these free cookies in your car...and we didn't get any cookies!?!?!? wouldn't be so disappointing if i didn't read the reviews beforehand!

    (4)

  • Justin B.

    I surprised my wife with dinner at Gracie's for our 25th wedding anniversary. Evidently, I'm the best husband ever. Gracie's provided some nice touches to celebrate the occasion (sparkling wine for a toast at the beginning and sparkling candles at the end). We went with the 5 course tasting, paired with wine. Great choice. And the service was exceptional. My wife is already making plans for our next visit. Well done.

    (5)

  • Nicole P.

    As a student at Johnson & Wales my professors have been raving about Gracies since my freshman year. I finally had the opportunity to go for my 21st birthday. The service was amazing. My boyfriend and I were both offered a complementary class of cava in celebration of my birthday. We ordered the 5 course tasting and there was not a single item we didn't enjoy. Our server continuously checked in with us and was very knowledgeable about the plates and offered wine pairings as well. A great experience.

    (5)

  • Jessica C.

    I always have an amazing dinner at Gracie's! I stick with the 3 course pre-fix because its the perfect amount of food. They're also super accommodating for special events like birthdays and graduations, so be sure to let them know if you're celebrating---they decorate the table! I love the gnocchi starter and duck main course. I also like that they use seasonal ingredients so even the same item on the menu varies month to month. The free valet is also very convenient because parking downtown is a pain.

    (5)

  • Stephanie Y.

    Wow, this place serves great food. Love the prix fixe options as well. Our table ordered the bass crudo, gnocchi and beet salad to start off with. Gnocchi was so soft and buttery and all of the ingredients are extremely fresh. The beet and crudo were off to a good start. Then we got the duck and ribeye. Again the duck was so tender and juicy. I got the ribeye, but after tasting the duck I had food envy. My ribeye was delicious though especially with the foie gras spread. The sauce was a little too salty after awhile, but the meat was great quality. So .... if you come you MUST save room for the dessert prix fixe menu. They're all full portions and we shared it among the 3 of us. Even though we were full from the dinner, we licked each dessert plate clean. Each one included a cake or pastry with homemade gelato. I don't believe these were on the menu either, so they were all nice surprises.

    (5)

  • Eileen L.

    I was very excited to come here because of the amazing reviews on Yelp. Overall, I was somewhat disappointed. Perhaps my expectations were too high. First, we made a reservation on OpenTable for 6:15 a day or two in advance. I received an email about a half hour before our reservation saying that Gracie's had canceled my reservation. NO PHONE CALL OR EXPLANATION WHATSOEVER. I called several times to rectify the situation, but was sent to an answering machine every time. I left a message but received no response. Around 6, I re-booked a reservation through OpenTable for 6:30, hoping they wouldn't cancel it again. I came in at 6:30, explained the dilemma about our reservation to the hostess, and she offered no apology whatsoever. She simply said we had a reservation at 6:30 and she could take us to our table. It was not busy at 6:30. Most tables were empty, so I am confused as to why they canceled our 6:15 reservation in the first place. I was just having a small graduation celebration dinner with my boyfriend, so it was not too much a of a big deal. But imagine if it was for a bigger occasion or we had driven a long distance to be there. They should have at least informed us on why they canceled and tried to help us reschedule it. Needless to say, it was not a good start to our Gracie's experience. We ordered the prix-fixe 3 course meal for $45 each. The gnocchi was DELICIOUS; I highly recommend it. The baby greens salad was average. The crescent farms duck had too much kumquat for my liking, although my boyfriend loved it. The rigatoni campanero was above average, but not something I would order again. The creme brulee was quite good, and the dark chocolate cake was good. The best parts were the gnocchi and the little treats they gave us between courses. The service was great and the meals were quite intricate, interesting, and above average- but I was expecting amazing; I have definitely had much more satisfying dining experiences in Providence.

    (3)

  • Kay P.

    Oooh mah goodness...truly amazing...it is going to be hard to convey all this goodness from every single angle... Let me start at the beginning, this wont take long I promise. I have been talking about wanting to go to Gracie's for months. It was number one on my top 10 places to try for 2015. -- More on that later. I would like to consider myself as a foodie but due to a rare disorder I have been diagnosed with it can sometimes be physically difficult to eat. So, sadly I was on hold from going out and trying my top ten list. -- Disappointment city.... I live in Providence, a place where there is great food in every neighborhood and new places popping open all the time, how could this have happened to me? How could this invisible issue have stopped me dead in my tracks from doing my favorite thing!? -- Eating new foods, at new places with new flavors...and of course sharing it all with you! To help with the age old question -- Where to eat today? It was so hard to cope with. I did my research and recently recovered from a procedure to fix this issue long term and now I'm very glad to say 2015 is going to be a good year! -- Yelp... it's on! I was treated to Gracie's for my 29th birthday -- Ew 30 get away from me.... My Uncle Don took me and we had a rezzie for 6:30. It was not very full when we showed up, plenty of space near the windows and booths. Nice valet guy, he took to car quickly and held the door -- :D The inside is beautifully designed, with lots of light and soft jazzy music. My kind of place. The only thing is after seeing how stunning the place was we were tucked away and sat at a two top hidden in an alcove style cubby hole in the corner smack next to two business women with lots to talk about. I felt like of all places we were totally lead right into invade their space. But no seating arrangement was going ruin my highly anticipated dinner at my number one...I'm over it -- Let's drink! Our server was awesome, he was making all those helpful suggestions that still make you feel like you are making your own choices, but you follow right along...I love it. We ordered a bottle of wine and had some bread; no complaints, even the bread was good! -- Lots of options. I did the 3 course pre fixe and my uncle just ordered whatever spoke to him. After ordering our meals, we received an amuse bouche of sorbet. Cool and tasty. I started with the gnocchi and braised rabbit with peas. Let me say, that I do not eat peas for anyone, in anything, ever. I always try to push myself out of the comfort zone when I visit one of my top 10's. If the chef likes it with peas, eat the damn peas. This dish was perfect, peas and all, the gnocchi were like little clouds and the rabbit was melt in your mouth tender. I think rabbit tastes like a meat somewhere in between chicken and pork, it was a first and it was delicious. I could have had two more bowls of that and been good. Uncle Don tried the sweet bread app, which was so delicately fried and came with an avocado mousse shaped like a square cube and all kinds of other goodies on the plate, almost to pretty to eat. -- Photos to follow. I had the duck with wild mushrooms for dinner and he had a sea bass special. Another awesome course with noting bad to say, not that I am a yelper that just looks for the negative to share. I know people are more likely to share the bad then the good, and I want to help in changing that. -- Nothing but good baby. We both tried the dark chocolate fancy passion fruit dessert with a glass of port to finish off the perfect birthday dinner. I am so glad this is a classy place and they did not come over with a candle stuck in something and clap some corny song in my face. The server bid me a happy birthday and made my night enjoyable for sure, keep filling my glass my friend. I could not even hear our two business women buddies once we started eating and sharing our thoughts about all the amazing food we were being showered with. A food bubble with good convo. The server gave us two passion fruit macaroons with the check, more clouds of melt in your mouth goodness. They even left chocolate chip cookies in the car for a snack on the ride home, if you have any room left at all. I did not, but they went perfectly with my left overs I ate for lunch at work the next day. -- Co-worker jealousy...big time. I will definitely return to Gracie's as often as I can and I would be more than happy to sit in ANY seat in the house. I am back in action Yelp -- Here I come :D

    (5)

  • Robert R.

    Again and again and again I am blown away by Gracies. The details are taken seriously here. Incredible service and awe inspired plates where every single component works. Tonight I had this epiphany: "Wow. So that's what swordfish should taste like!?"

    (5)

  • Altena L.

    OMG - MY NEW FAVORITE RESTAURANT! This ambiance in here is delightful! The service here is spectacular! I felt like I was at the Ritz Carlton of restaurants! There were constant surprises from the chef! Everyone here is friendly and knowledgeable. My boyfriend took me here for my birthday and he didn't really say much to the restaurant about it. However, from the hostess, coat check, waitress and other servers all wished me a happy birthday. They provided us with complimentary champagne as soon as we got in. I enjoy seeing the decorative silver stars on the table to show some festivity was going on. We did the 5 course meal with wine pairing which was delicious! I only wish they left us with a description of all the meals and wines we had afterwards so I could cherish the memories! Also, I wish we had some more food and wine with that order. My boyfriend noted to our waitress that we wanted to do the 5 course meal but advised I love gnocchi. She spoke with the chef and gnocchi was a part of one of the meals! It's the BEST gnocchi I've had, and I have been to a lot of great restaurants. I will definitely come back and share the word as I had a great time! It was nice to receive the special surprise treats. Our friends also called an arranged with them to take care of 2 drinks for us - which was a delight. Our friends had no issues and was happily surprised that the restaurant would send us a card from them. I also enjoyed valet, especially finding delicious cookies left behind! The cappuccinos here were great too! For the next time, I'd do the 3 course meal as there appeared to be more food and even wine! This place requires reservations. They said at least a week notice is needed. We had reservations for 5:30p and left around 8:30p so they don't make you feel rushed at all. The food and ideas from the chef are incredible!! If you want to try exquisite new food come try Gracie's!! It may become of your favorite restaurants as it has for me!

    (5)

  • Craig N.

    One of the finest meals I have had in a long time. The service was spot on. Always there bye unobtrusive and our main server was a complete pleasure. The 3 course prix fix is a great deal and the food and potions are exceptional. And great little extras. Amuse bouchée. Pallet cleanser after appetizer. And wonderful little macaroons after desserts. They found out our son was graduating and provided a champagne toast and surprise little cookies in our car when the valet delivered. Wow. Food prepared to perfection and wonderful. If I lived here this would be on the regular go to list.

    (5)

  • Bob C.

    The food and atmosphere was great. I had the swordfish which was cooked perfectly and finished with unbelievable desert. Would go back again to try the duck.

    (5)

  • Marco D.

    Food was delicious, service was great, but wow was it expensive! Two people with tip $240.00. Very dark inside, a failed attempt to create a intimate dining atmosphere had people using flashlights to light up their menu's. Service was perfection, and so was the food. This is not NYC and over $100/ person is not acceptable.

    (4)

  • Michelle C.

    Went for the StarChef Series. Best meal. Best time ever!!! It was a treat for my daughter's birthday and, oh my, how much we enjoyed it!!!! Esp. the chefs coming out and talking to everyone throughout the evening.

    (5)

  • Amy D.

    Where do I begin (cue Love Story Theme Music, and if you're either too young or out of touch you should see that movie) Gracie's is art. It's like eating a Picasso, or a Matisse. Every single thing they put into the construction and composition of their plates is like brushstrokes by a Master. This is such elevated food, you think you're levitating with every bite. It's a gorgeous place, I have a penchant for anything with Stars in the Decor (considering I have 25 stars as tattoos on my body), and it was like being taken TO the stars eating at Gracie's. First and foremost, the fine geniuses behind Gracie's own a bakery down the street called Ellie's. This is an evil place for foodies. All of the freshly baked bread that the restaurant supplies, comes from this bakery. This...is not human bread. This...is bread from Mount Olympus. They offer a variety that includes a BeerHoney bread (basically picture anything that makes you happy and thinking of soft warm places and tea time, as a bread), and the star achievement, a bread so great, that my husband had to bodily remove me from Ellie's this AM. This is a mustard crusted bread with pickles. Picture Katz's Deli....as a bread. All the brines, and pickling spices, with juicy pickles inside a soft pillowy rye like bread. I could see myself gaining 100 lbs eating this bread in a myriad of sick twisted ways. Before I even so much as had a course served to me, I was eating this bread. Then came an amuse bouche of tomato, dressed in a New-Asian way. It was like consuming the juiciest of kisses. I began with something very simple, a green salad with potato crisps. One bite, however, and it became clear instantly this was no simple green salad. The blending of herbs, greens and red onion lived together in perfect harmony (cue Macca and Stevie), with a dressing that neither over or under-dressed the salad. It was basically like shoving a bucket-ton of freshness into your mouth, which then tingled and popped and made you feel as if you were standing right in the middle of the most fecund wild garden. My husband Dave ordered the Gnocchi which were like clouds, upon the most fragrant mushrooms and greens. Main courses were so good it made me wish I had multiple stomachs. Dave the husband had the famous Rigatoni Campanaro. I could see how someone might want this to be the the last bite of food they have before dying. It's so perfectly balanced, the sweet plummy jam qualities of the tomatoes, the perfect dance of hot and sweet sausage and the salt of the Ricotta Salata doing a Pasadoble on your tongue. I had the Crescent Farm Duck, a breast perfectly cooked, juicy and meaty, with a gorgeous stone fruit mostarda and once again lovely gorgeous greens, some crispy and raw, some stewed and Southern in style, with grits so good, I haven't had grits so perfectly cooked since I visited the Southern part of our nation. You'd think it would have been interstellar with this alone, but...dessert was Mozart-like in it's execution. My husband had Creme Brulee, the old standby, except this was so unctuous so luscious with tart blueberries providing just the right offset. That said, it's my dessert, a plated chocolate cremeux, accented wth chocolate sandwich cookies, pistachios, marinated peach balls, and a mint ice cream I'd buy by the PINT if it were sold. I don't even LIKE mint ice cream and this was like pure air. The tarragon infused sponge cake that bookended the dessert was like nothing I've had before. Gracie's gets a lot of hype, and all of it is deserved. Heck, I think it deserves MORE hype. Run, don't walk. This is a celestial place. Book a table and thank me later.

    (5)

  • Graham G.

    Ah Gracie's. From everything I had heard about it I was expecting to be blown away. I was, with the blandness of the food. While every plate looked appetizing it was just meh. For what we paid for the tasting menu with wine paring I could have done almost 2 dinners out with my fiancé at birch. The whole eating experience was just lackluster. Service was good and attentive. The food runner and bus people more so than our actual waitress. The best part of Gracie's were the pre dinner cocktails we ordered. I had a whiskey based one like usual and my fiancé had a gin based cocktail. Both were amazing. We would only go back to Gracie's to have a pre dinner cocktail at the bar and then head elsewhere. All in all an over rated experience.

    (2)

  • Ashley A.

    We finally were able to attend a lovely meal here. It was mostly for a small work/friend gathering, but so glad we chose this place as it was great to talk and enjoy some good well-made food for once. There was four of us on a Tuesday evening and we all decided to do the 5 course pre-fix menu with the wine pairing. Delicious!!! Everyone agrees the third course lamb/pasta dish was by far the winner at the table. And the red wine from Italy paired with it was perfect! Such a nice cozy place to go on a cold fall night. The coolest part was they gave us a print out in an envelope to take home listing all the course dishes and the names of the paired wines. Such a good idea, as I always forgot the names of all the perfect wines we had throughout the evening. Thank you Gracie's!

    (5)

  • Susanne E.

    Had last minute reservations for 5pm. We like fine dining and our favorite place in Providence is actually Nicks on Broadway so I was surprised my husband picked Gracie's . Arrived 5pm sharp , Valet parking is nice. They wanted to give us 2 a table for 5 we asked for a smaller one and they had one so we took it. No clue why they would give us such a large table in the first place. They took a while to bring us water which was so bad we returned it and asked for mineral water. The waitress had an attitude and was not friendly at all. The only friendly person was a female that served water and helped with the dishes, super friendly and nice. The menu is pretty extensive and my husband opted for the 3 course fixed dinner and I ordered 2 items a soup and a steak. By about 530pm we finally were asked if we wanted bread from the bread selection. Second time around waitress gave me the wrong bread I asked for whole wheat she gave me some sweet bread. Bread was very average. Butter was salted which I never eat salted butter they should give you a choice. Getting ice cubes for our mineral water was a challenge as well and we had to ask for more once the remaining ice cubes in the small glass melted away. I ordered the white asparagus soup and while creamy it had zero taste. I am from Europe and I know my white asparagus so this soup was terrible. Zero taste. My main meal was a 39$ steak I ordered it medium rare. It was not cooked right however it was still a little red so I did not wanted to complain. However the steak was so salty I just could not eat it. The gentlemen next to us had ordered one as well and I asked him how he liked it and he told me he usually puts a lot of salt on his steak but not this one it had plenty on it. So I called the waitress and told her I simply could not eat it. She gave me a look and the manager came over and told me they would cook another one for me. The steak had 2 different types of sauces on as well and I assume that's the reason it was too salty. In the mean time my husband ate his food very slowly. I went to the only 1 bathroom they had upstairs and while waiting spoke with a nice lady that had a table next to us. It was their first time eating there as well and she told me the food was awful. She is a vegetarian and they had called ahead to see if they had special dishes and they confirmed. But once there nothing was really available. They will not be returning and I gave her a tip to go to Nicks. My steak finally came out after about a 30 min wait. Now the steak was not as salty but completely overcooked. No red at all. I simply could not eat it. I called the manager showed him my steak and asked him if he thought it was cooked medium rare. He rolled his eyes up and said" Well I would say almost" I assure him I was done with my dinner and wanted the check. Rude service, food bland and not cooked right. WE left the restaurant at 715pm yup that's how long we sat there with inadequate service. Unbelievable. We called Nicks got a high top table had a wonderful meal with extreme friendly service and left saying" This is the best restaurant" We did tell them what had happened and from what I understand Gracie's used to be good but their reputation has been sliding down hill with bad service, not great food and overall just blah. I suggest a new manager that takes more time for his customers then his hair do , replace the unfriendly workers and yes get a few cooking hints from the owner of Nicks on Broadway! Update After my review I received this message from Gracies and I thought I share the feedback from them. Hello Susanne I recieved the review that you wrote this morning about Gracie's. And it really destroyed my day. I also shared it with my entire staff... which also put a damper on thier day. We take feedback from our guests very seriously. We have been learning and growing for our guests for the last 16 years. Your comments were very impactful. I apoligize we didn't live up to your expectations. Every time a guest takes the time to send me an email with their feedback, whether good or bad, I value every word, and appreciate them taking the time to write to us. I then ask them to come back in for dinner and give us another chance... So that we can make it up to them. No one is ever perfect. Everyone has off nights. And I thought about extending this invitation to you , but then I thought, why? you wouldn't enjoy yourself, no matter what we did.

    (1)

  • Sam C.

    I've eaten at Gracie's a number of times in the last 6 months and it is genuinely one of my favorite restaurants anywhere in the world. I've tried most of the appetizers, all of which are great. My favorite is the slow cooked hen egg - such a simple idea but pulled off to perfection. A wonderful combination of subtle flavors and texture. The mussels and gnocchi are also excellent. In terms of mains, I would love to say I've tried all of them. But every time I go there I see the Rigatoni go into a trance. Perfectly cooked fresh rigatoni with a subtle, balanced sauce that is what dreams are made of, accompanied by very complimentary ricotta cubes. I have also tried the duck, vegetables and scallops - all of which are great. They take reservations for the restaurant but also have a walk-in bar area, which if you want to be a little less formal provides a great option.

    (5)

  • Ingrid C.

    I've been a big fan of Gracie's ever since I first came to Providence, but there are a few things about my last visit that got me feeling a little twinge of disappointment. First of all, they've changed the menu options. Before, you could order 3 courses a la carte with a pretty expansive selection of options to choose from. Certain items on the menu like fois gras/sweetbreads/etc. would have included an add-on charge of anywhere between 6-12 dollars. Still worth it, if you compare that to the way the menu is arranged now. The 3 course a la carte is currently set up with only a few choices with no option to order from the full menu list, so you'd have to order outside the prix fixe selection if you wanted something else. Had I never gone to Gracie's in the past I might not have minded, but it's only because I've dined there a fair number of times before that this change irks me. The food this time around was hit-or-miss. I usually look forward to the honey beer bread, but for some reason, it tasted a bit stale and off. The foccacia was also on the drier side. For my appetizer, I ordered the veal sweetbreads served with a poached quail egg. This was probably the best dish of the night, without a doubt. Presentation was on point and every component of the dish is well thought-out and executed to a T. My main--rabbit stew--was also beautifully presented, but tasted only okay. The flavors felt run-of-the-mill and a bit one-note. For dessert, my friend and I split a creme brûlée. We couldn't finish it because it was way too sweet for either of our likings. I should mention, though, that service at Gracie's is nothing short of perfection. Our servers had a great sense of humor and were attentive the whole duration of the meal. A+ on all fronts there.

    (3)

  • Lisa R.

    I dined here for restaurant week with my boyfriend. It was 30 dollars for a three-course meal and I recommend every person to dine here when restaurant week comes around twice a year in Providence. First off, the service here is spectacular. They have valet and complimentary coat check. Our waiters (Allen and Travis) were so informative and pleasant. One was a beer connoisseur and gave us the full run down on what beers would pair well with our meals and dessert and even offered complimentary tastings. We decided on the Goose Island Pepe Nero Belgian Farmhouse Ale. The decor is elegant yet cozy. They had very inspirational plating! Our amuse-bouche and palate cleansers were served on a plate that had a Ralph Waldo Emerson quote on it. "Don't be pushed by your problems. Be led by your dreams." We ordered the russet potato gnocchi, the roasted beet salad, the swordfish, the duck, the bread pudding, and the chocolate banana cake. The amuse-bouche was a roasted potato with pancetta and a celery leaf. The palate cleanser was a lemon tonic sorbet. There was complimentary lemon macaroons after dessert, and on the way out we snagged two complimentary cookies from Ellie's. Needless to say, we left extremely satisfied and dined at a first-rate restaurant for just 30 dollars a person. Restaurant week is the best deal ever, but I would certainly return here even if it wasn't restaurant week. Note: This was our second time at Gracies. One day, we came in to sit at the bar for some cocktails and we met the loveliest couple who ended up giving us two free tickets to A Christmas Carol at the Trinity theater! This is just a place where magic happens! We have now made it a tradition to go to Gracies and see a Christmas Carol every year. =)

    (5)

  • Lyndsay V.

    Oh. Ma. Lord. I'd heard good things but had no clue what I was in for here... This place is bomb diggity BOMB bomb. I had a reservation for my birthday celebration (cute welcome note on the table upon arrival) and chose the 3 course Prixe Fixe menu paired with wine. A steal at $70. We started with a cheese plate which is perfect for 2, then headed into our Prixe Fixe courses. Hubby and I were both in heaven with each one. I'm blown away they made a simple greens salad into something that makes me salivate just remembering!!! The seasonal vegetables entree consisted of truffle risotto and incredible fresh mozzarella, strawberries and crisp mint artisan crackers. I mean, cmon. Then for dessert, I chose the Honey Blondie which was delicious!!! I could eat it all 3x over again tonight it was so good. The wine pairings were amazing. I can't wait to go back on our next date night. You MUST try this place! Oh and did I mention they cleanse your palate between courses AND leave cookies in your car when you valet park?! What?!

    (5)

  • Michelle T.

    As good as it gets for Providence! And probably one of the best dining experiences I've had in New England in general. Don't you ever miss out on Restaurant week here at Gracie's, cuz that would be your loss!!!! Our romantic "3-course" meal here was fabulous, and made complete with the special seating in a cozy booth (1 of a kind at the restaurant). We were started off with bread, which they come around with to serve you. The bread selection was A-OK, nothing special nor terribly memorable, but still a nice tasty start to the meal. My starter was the beet salad. Refreshing, flavorful, and light. Exactly what I wanted...or so i though until i took a bright of my dining companions AMAZING gnocchi. Absolutely the best gnocchi I've ever had in my ENTIRE life. Rich, creamy and full of shroomy umami-ness. I couldn't help but take multiple bites of his dish and then proceeded to dip my bread into that creamy sauce. OH MY GOD, so good. For my entree, I went for the swordfish. Probably the most well-cooked swordfish I've had. Usually, restaurants easily overcook the fish to it becomes on the slightly rubbery side, but not at Gracie's. The single complaint I had was probably that it was WAY over-salted. I believe I downed 8 glasses of water in that meal alone...and I'm not even exaggerating. Dessert, I had the cinnamon apple bread pudding with carrot cake pieces and butterscotch ice-cream. The warm bread pudding was actually quite delicious and tasted really home-made. Like something you'd have for a homemade brunch. The carrot cake bits were rather boring though. Not much flavor nor texture. The bf had chocolate banana cake with the most delicious peanut butter ice-cream. I kept scooching my spoon over to his plate for some of his ice-cream. The check came with small macaroons, which were a nice touch. The food, the service, the creativity, the atmosphere was all excellent and I can't wait to come back again. If you park your car with valet, they leave you 2 little cookies in the car as well! :) Can't tell you what kind they were or how they tasted cuz the bf ate 'em all.

    (5)

  • Sungeeta A.

    I came here for my (gulp) 30th birthday and couldn't be happier. It happened to coincide with restaurant week, so we went with the 3-course prixe fixe menu (apparently they offer the same menu year round for only $5 more - great deal!). We also got the wine pairing to go with it. For appetizers we both got the Russet Potato Gnocchi. I don't think I've had a better appetizer! Any words I type would not do this dish justice - just trust me and get it. My entree was the crescent farm's duck, which was perfectly cooked and delicious. Unfortunately I was too full from the gnocchi (and the fresh bread they bring around to the tables) to fully enjoy it. All of the desserts on the prixe fixe were enticing, but I went with the chocolate toffee pavlova. I definitely made the right choice with that one - it was a great smorgasbord of flavors and textures. The atmosphere and service are also great at Gracie's. It took a little while for our desserts to come out because the pastry chef was backed up so they brought us two complimentary glasses of champagne. It was completely unnecessary but very much enjoyed. Thanks Gracie's for a very memorable birthday!

    (5)

  • Paul W.

    5 course Chef tasting in the wine cellar. The poached fish was an incredible creamy treat. Yellow tuna with artichoke confit wildly great flavor and the short ring tortellini!!!!!!. Pork cheek cooked to perfection!!!! All 8 of us two thumbs way up! Dessert was a tad dry and disappointing, Chocolate budino set to the flavors of a Manhattan - didn't work for any of us. Service spot on! Friendly staff very attentive. Final bill $1100 +. A top notch, but very expensive, special occasion restaurant!

    (4)

  • Silvia R.

    Everything about Gracie's is great. My friends and I planned this night weeks in advance. I made reservations through email. Obtained a quick response. On the day of our dinner the staff was wonderful, the food was amazing. Great experience before a show at the PPAC.

    (5)

  • Eric C.

    It had been far too long since I had dined at a new restaurant. I am just so much a creature of habit that I find myself ordering the same thing at the same restaurants. What can I say, I know what I like! So I started my New Year's resolution a bit early and that is to actually try the restaurants I have been meaning to try: A new one each week! Well since I already fell behind I decided that I would book 2 new restaurants this week. The first being Gracie's. So I was a bit confused by the menu. Perhaps I don't dine out enough at these places to understand the "course menus" vs the "Prix fixe" vs "a la carte." Anyways, I am here to explain if any of you others out there are confused. The first thing to know about Gracie's is that you have to make a reservation in advance. I had a movie thing a ma jig that I had to attend prior so I booked for 9pm. Parking is always a mess downtown so best to eat at places like this during the work week. Anyways back to the menu. The menu is broken up into two sections. One is a regular menu with plates that you order and individual prices that you would expect at any restaurant. In the latter half of the menu you have your prix fixe menu (fixed price). For a 3 course meal, you pay $40 for a first course, main course and dessert (you are actually quite full after this so don't think you need to go for more). It's an abridged version of the larger menu upfront and really highlights the most popular dishes. You can also order like a regular menu and you can decide between who you are with what you would like to order. Now they also have the 5 course tasting menu. These are dishes that are not on the menu. It's something that the chef prepares for you on the spot. It's a dining "experience" so it's served over a longer period of time and generally is best if you pair it with wine. There's also a 7 course option and really is only meant for 1 person (so if you're dining for 2 you'd have to order it twice). So the food is delicate but hearty, simple yet complex. When it comes to food for me, execution is key and Gracie's hit nail on the head every time. Starting off we were offered bread. Unusual kinds like a cranberry bread that was sweet and savory in the same bite. I had 2 when I usually don't eat any. You are amused initially with an amuse bouche and then followed by your appetizers. We had a lobster butternut squash soup that hit the spot. Light, creamy and smooth with the appropriate amount of perfectly cooked fresh lobster on top and shavings of squash to accompany it. Then came the multicolored beat salad a gnocchi salad as well. Beats were beautifully lined up and again the perfect balance of sweet and savory with a light salad on top lightly drizzled with a perfectly seasoned dressing. Gnocchi is hard to get right but delicious when executed perfectly. Here was such an example. Mixed in with some greens you had these plump pieces of gnocchi that had absorbed the sauce in the dish gushing with flavor every time you bit down. Lovely! For the main course, we had both the fish (cod at the time) and duck. The fish was well done with a crispy skin on top and flaked nicely with each bite. It was set on top of "beluga lentils" (lentils made to look like caviar) that was equally delicious! The duck meat fell right off the bone with crispy skin, lightly yet perfectly seasoned sauce that set off endorphins each time your taste buds were touched. Needless to say it took no time to finish that! Lastly we finished off dessert with a earl gray ice cream on top of a chestnut tart and a beautiful cheesecake that was light and fluffy. Earl gray ice cream is unusual and went perfectly well with the chestnut tart. I don't like nuts of any kind including things that aren't nuts but have nuts in the name. But this was creamy and lacked the texture that I abhor so much. Have you ever seen the episode of Friends where Chandler and Rachel eat cheesecake accidentally left on their doorstep? Well this is what I imagine theirs must have tasted like. Again, it was light and fluffy with a buttery crumb crust. Best of all when you finish it you don't feel like you swallowed a brick! I think my one complaint (which really isn't much of a complaint since this was part of the dining experience) is that I would have liked things to move along a little faster. In the end something like that doesn't matter because I still got out within an hour of sitting down. Great place! Highly recommend it to all of you!

    (5)

  • Rantea M.

    Everything about this place was phenomenon, the food, the atmosphere and the service. They have a professional attitude towards guests in addition to being friendly. Another beautiful feature was the little surprises that kept being sent to us from the chef, little bites of very delicious food. This place is great, hats off to the chef !

    (5)

  • Rachael M.

    I love the local and fresh high quality foods served at Gracies. The atmosphere is nice and quiet, with very dim lighting. Three of us ordered 3 main dishes, 3 appitizers and 3 desserts to split. Probably the best gnocchi I have ever had. Sorbet between courses was a nice touch. The bomster scallops were one of my favorite dishes....along with the duck confit. I will return here on a regular basis for fresh, local food.

    (5)

  • Abby C.

    First things first, Gracie's has impeccable service. Their service left a great impression on me. We came to eat here during restaurant week for their prix fixe menu. From the get-go we were well taken care of by the staff, from the bread basket to the amuse bouche to the wine and craft beer selection- everything was superb. The decor is perfect, a celestial theme. I enjoyed the booth seating even though you were very close to other diners. We decided to order from the restaurant week menu, after all of the hubbub. My fiance ordered the gnocchi, duck & chocolate pavlova. I ordered the gnocchi, striped bass and the creme brulee. Everything was plated perfectly and tasted exquisite. All fresh ingredients and a truly skilled hand will yield those results. Each course arrived perfectly timed and was delicious. We both thoroughly enjoyed our 1st and 2nd courses, but my fiance felt that the chocolate pavlova was too sweet for him. He insisted that it wasn't bad- just too sweet for him. The staff noticed and offered to provide another dessert, but he was too stuffed to eat anymore! My creme brulee, on the other hand, was amazing. Smooth, sweet, excellent. The final touches of macarons with our check and the warm cookies in our car from valet were the perfect ending to a wonderful date night. I have yet to dine at another restaurant that provides this level of service from start to finish.

    (5)

  • David G.

    Me and the Mister had a very nice nine course tasting menu. Each dish is well crafted and thought out. We both ate extra slowly in order to really appreciate the food. The service is impeccable. I'm not sure I'll go back unless it's a special occasion or I want to impress someone.

    (5)

  • Terry R.

    The food was very good and until the bill came, we were happy. ( except for the one after dinner drink ordered never arriving ) 3 of the four entrees ordered were overcharged by $60. The waitress had an inexplicable explanation that made no sense. She then corrected 2 entree prices. The manager had to be called to correct the 3rd. He did take that entree and an appetizer off the bill. So check your bill at Gracie's !!

    (2)

  • Michael E.

    One of the finest dining experiences I've ever had. I've been to Gracie's in the past, but this evening out was truly exceptional. There is a level of attention and service that I've come to enjoy at this restaurant, but this evening was different. It went beyond. The level of courtesy here is nearly immeasurable. While Gracie's is not your "everyday" restaurant, for your fancier evenings out -- this, dear Providence, should be it. My Atlantic char was exceptional. Not woefully oversalted as can easily be done, the apple amuse-bouche was a great treat, as well as the palate cleansing sorbet. Impress your date, impress your friends, or go sit quietly and have a meal alone. Quite simply put: Gracie's should not be missed.

    (5)

  • Dee B.

    I ordered the Rhode Island Rabbit - it was the best I have had. Cooked to perfection, flavorful and just the right portion. Service was excellent. The waitresses were polite, friendly and jovial. One of them recommended the Rabbit and the other recommended the dessert. Both excellent. The ambience was just amazing. There was a classic feel to it. It did not feel like this pretentious, new hip thing... but yet trendy in it's own classy way. I was there Thursday evening. I highly recommend Gracie's. I will surely be back.

    (5)

  • Linda R.

    If you need a place to dine for a special occasion...this is the place! The food is amazing and the service is even better. Really...the service is exceptional. They also have valet service (sometimes it can be hard to find a parking spot in that area..especially if you are running late!) To start I had the rye cocktail at the bar which was delicious. The bar area is standard but still a great place to grab a drink. We then sat down and were served delicious breads. The honey beer bread is to die for and the pickled mustard bread was unique. We shared the tagliatelle and gnocci (you must get the gnocci when you come here!). I got the arctic char which was done perfectly. Serving sizes I would say are average for this genre of restaurant. One of my favorite restaurants in Providence...go here!

    (5)

  • Bethany S.

    We chose Gracie's to celebrate our first wedding anniversary this past week! When we called for reservations, they asked if it was a special occasion. They really did go out of their way to make our night special. When they brought us to our table, it was one of the more private booths and they had decked out the table with sparkly glitter and a sweet little love note. They also brought over a celebratory champagne toast to start the meal off right! The little touches were very meaningful and made the evening that much more special. The meal and wine were fantastic. We had been once during the winter time and were excited to try it out with all of the new spring vegetables coming into season. The chefs at Gracie's have a farm to table philosophy. All of the ingredients are fresh and local, and a lot of attention to detail and creativity with every single bite. They even grow a lot of their own ingredients in their rooftop garden. Oh, and their bread is to DIE FOR! They have their own Ellie's Bakery that makes fresh bread and pastries for them daily. They had a dill pickle bread that we couldn't get enough of! I also want to comment on the service. Gracie's staff is extremely professional and truly make you feel special. They are extremely friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable about both the food and wines offered. They are sure to be aware of any allergies or time restrictions that you might have. We told the waiter that we had to be out of there by 7:30 and he made sure to accommodate our needs. Gracie's was the perfect choice to make our first anniversary special. Their exemplary staff and incredible food makes Gracie's, in my opinion, the most special restaurant in Providence. I look forward to my next meal here!

    (5)

  • Peter V.

    World class cuisine in Downcity Providence - Michelin readers pay attention: this is the breathtaking haute cuisine!

    (5)

  • Leela S.

    Along with Bacaro, Gracie's is my other favourite fine dining destination in Providence. The choice depends on how much you want generous portions of delicious Italian food. I'll admit it--Gracie's is not as much food. But what they do is done masterfully. Cocktails are whipped up with true class, my duck entree had perfectly crispy skin, and the amuse bouche they serve after every course does not fail to satisfy.I personally think their three-course option is the best value for money rather than the full tasting menu--your stomach will be fine, and your wallet will thank you.

    (5)

  • Bret H.

    Apps were good. Entrees were superstars. The duck was unreal! Great, personable, unpretentious service; cozy and relaxed atmosphere with tables not on top of each other. Believe the hype. If Michelin would ever review Providence (which they obviously won't) they'd be worthy of a star. Awesome job and keep it up!

    (5)

  • Ana A.

    My husband and I went to Gracie's on our anniversary weekend. We had a reservation for 9:15 but we weren't seated until 9:45. But that was the case with many other guests who were waiting in the lobby. But , what makes Gracie's such a loved place? The hostess stopped by and gave champagne glasses to everyone who was waiting ! At 9:45 we got started with drinks. The chef sent a sample of curried cauliflower with pickled black currants and some yogurty base , and that was delish! Our first course was the gnocchi and the beet salad.. Both excellent! And that was the problem. The 2 dishes raised our expectations soooo high that the 2nd course became almost a disappointment. My husband ordered farm duck , and he found it to be average. I got the autumn vegetables (picture attached) , which comprised of 3 individual dishes. The first one (mashed cauliflower with curried lentils ) was amazing ! The 2nd one had carrot tempuras with turmeric-yogurt sauce, pickled onions and some salad. It was good but not something I'd rave about. But the last one - the Asian pear with almond dirt and seasonal root vegetables was a turn off . The almond dirt was very bitter. But oh well! For the dessert , my husband ordered pumpkin cheesecake (again a-ok) and I ordered the crème brûlée (also average). We were somewhat satisfied with our meal, and at the end the chef sent pumpkin macarons ... And when I ate that , I thought whyyyyy??!!! Why me?! Why did you have to ruin my taste by sending those awful macarons. I just drank a lot of water to subdue the taste . Anyhoo, I think I may just not have ordered the right dishes .. But if I am in providence again , I will give Gracie's another try !

    (4)

  • Sofyan S.

    The place deserve 5 stars, i consider it the best restaurant in Providence, you will enjoy all dishes and drinks, Trust the waiters, they know exactly every thing about their food and drinks, specially Travis. Any ways, going there is an experience you will appreciate.

    (5)

  • Elizabeth K.

    Best meal I've ever had. Started with the foie gras, which had a perfect sear and a delicious melt in your mouth texture and buttery taste. Crescent Farm Duck skin ws so perfectly rendered and crispy. Goat cheesecake was a gamble that paid off. It was surprisingly light and creamy with just a subtle tang. Three amuse bouche which were a pleasant addition. The service was perfect. Five stars all the way.

    (5)

  • Joanna R.

    Gracie's sure does know how to throw a party. I have been here twice for private parties. The first time, I was impressed by everything. The second time, I was BLOWN AWAY and I think I fell in love a little. The contact for the arrangements was present when we arrived to let the hosts of the party know she would be available as needed. She didn't hover and would peek into the room on occasion, just to be sure we were happy. WE WERE HAPPY! We had a private room downstairs which was very roomy for the 12 people in our party. The one gentleman that was dedicated to serve us throughout the night including the open bar option we had. Don't fill up on empty calorie drinks as tasty as they might be, because you will want to be sure you have room and a clean palette for the incredible food. There was a beautiful cheese and bread/cracker arrangement that was on the counter of the bar that was quite large and I don't think we were able to make a dent in it. After the final guest arrived, friendly attendants appeared with hors d'oeuvres. Pleasantly offered and they were graceful as they worked their way around to everyone. With each treat a cocktail napkin and the offer to take away the refuse we may have been holding from the previous hor d'oeuvres. The selections of hor d'oeuvres were: Pork Belly Profiteroles, Bacon Wrapped Scallops. YUM to both! AND looked so lovely on the trays. The table setting was simple and elegant. All of the place settings were identical and "by the book". A custom pre fixe menu was placed with each setting. The menus were customized with our guests of honors names on it with a cute happy birthday ribbon. Nice touch. The tables were arranged in a large square which made the conversation so much easier. Most places set a long rectangle table which doesn't allow for conversation with everyone. Two attendants took orders and once then disappeared to submit our selections for prep. One attendant reappeared at our table with a basket of bread. There were 3 different kinds to choose from; a focaccia, raisin fennel bread and plain focaccia. The second attendant then began placing the containers of whipped butter on the table as we were selecting our bread. The breads were fresh and flavorful, including the plain. Delicious. LET THE CHOREOGRAPHED SERVICE BEGIN! This was amazing and would make anyone enjoy their experience that much more. Our first course was about to be served...All of a second 6 servers appear each holding two dishes, one in each hand. Each looked around and waited for the others to be in place. With a nod and a smile they placed the first dish in front of us from the right side of course and gracefully shifted the other plate to their right hand and placed it from the right. STUNNING! They did this with every course...this is where I started to fall in love. First Course Selections: 1. Peach and Tomato Salad- Stracciatella cheese, shaved radish, aged balsamic, garden herbs and flowers; 2. Russet Potato Gnocchi (this is what I chose and I am so glad I did) - Rhode Island mushrooms, brown butter, Mandarone Provolone, Deb's pea greens; 3. Hudson Valley Foie Gras (one of the "known for" dishes) - with blueberry, toasted almond, lemon curd, cornbread. Once we finished this dish - amuse bouche! Radish with a flowered dollop of butter - simple but tasty. Second Course Selections: 1. Chicken Ballontine - Summer Squash, glazed Cippolini, artichokes baragoule, sauce romesco; 2. Crescent Farms Duck (which I selected because Great Duck is hard to find) - with blue cheese potato croquettes (melt in your mouth delicious), baby fennel (meh), glazed onions, Bing cherry; 3. All Natural Filet of Beef (I tried a piece from one of the guests of honor and it was the best I have ever had, and I have had a lot of filets in my life) - with Yukon potato puree, parmesan pine nut spinach, slow-cooked red onion marmalade, sauce Bordelaise..Yes I was regretting I didn't select this dish; 4. Bomster Sea Scallops - with confit baby carrots, garden kale, black garlic soubise, golden raisin gastrique. AMUSE BOUCHE - Raspberry and Thyme Sorbet - REFRESHING! Third Course Selections (I did manage to try all three because I am a dessert hog and I am sneaky - ALL were stunning in taste and presentation) : 1. Flourless Chocolate Almond Torte - roasted black plum, candied almonds, lavender honey gelato; 2. Lemon Tart - beach rose jam, toasted meringue, berries, honeysuckle ricotta ice cream; 3. Dark Chocolate Cremeux - peach tea cake, chocolate-cherry nougat, Rooibus frozen yogurt The night was one to remember - the bar has been set high for all future dinner parties! I highly recommend this restaurant for a private party. There is minimum number people and/or minimum cost. For this party, minimum cost was $1200 - I would say, without alcohol it is about $100 per person and worth every penny! Thank you Gracie's and our hosts for a wonderful evening.

    (5)

  • Steve P.

    Had the duck.. medium rare! Fucken good! Can't explain. Katelyn (the cool server) Hit the spot.

    (5)

  • CC Lobstah B.

    5 star! Got the 3 course prix fix menu. I thought the value was really good for $45 you got a meal with high quality ingredients and some creative flair. I got the rigatoni and the wife got the artic char, for desert try the yogurt panna cotta with the pine ice cream, sounds crazy but filled with herbaceous goodness!!! Will go back! Highly recommend...

    (5)

  • Cat R.

    Even I am surprised at my measly 2-star review considering the quality others talk about; however 2 stars is quite just for a very disappointing meal. We ordered the 5 course tasting menu (about $70) and nearly every course was over salted to the point of us not finishing our plate. I eat out quite often so it's not as though I eat unsalted homemade food all the time. I ordered a vegetarian tasting course while my friend had a normal meat tasting. We were served 10 dishes and 8 out of 10 were over salted. That's crazy. They had 10 opportunities to not over salt and they did not deliver. It was to the point where we were so relieved to get our dessert course and get a salt break. We informed our servers, who were amazing and gracious people, but the food was just so subpar to the expectations of ourselves and I think to the quality the restaurant is aiming for. Sadly we will not be back and cannot recommend.

    (2)

  • Edward S.

    Gracie's has been our favorite restaurant for all of the five years we have lived in Providence. We love it so much that my wife and I chose Gracie's as the venue in which to be married and host our reception. Gracie's delivers an artful blend of deliciousness, creativity, and sophistication in each bite of Head Chef Matt Varga's food. The consistency in their excellence is staggering, and the menu changes frequently such that every visit is a fresh, new culinary experience. Gracie's would hold its own against any of New York City's best (and most expensive) fine-dining bistros. With events, Gracie's has shown itself to be just as perfect as it is in the dining room. Our wedding in May 2014 was so seamlessly executed (by Katie Kleya, her team, and the service staff) that it seemed effortless -- and we all know achieving that requires tireless effort. The food was, no surprise, also as delectable as we expected from all of our prior visits. Highly recommended for Providence people and visitors alike -- and if you live here, this is the perfect setting in which to impress your guests with your city.

    (5)

  • Raza H.

    Everything about Gracies is perfect and elegant. The atmosphere, service, quality of food, portions, and selection are all incredible. If you are fortunate enough to get a table during restaurant week, GO. It is the best participating restaurant in providence. My review caps off with a review of the chocolate chip cookies that were left as a gift by the valet. Delicious.

    (5)

  • Grace D.

    When my husband's mother and my mother visited Providence for the first time, we wanted to treat them to a memorable dining experience. Luckily, it was Providence Restaurant Week, so Gracie's offered a varied, but affordable prix fixe menu. The service is impeccable, and each entree was quite delicious. You can tell a lot of attention was placed into the restaurant from the great valet service and decor to the food and waitstaff. Because the waiter alerted the chef that it was our first time here, the chef kept sending delicious intermezzo's and treats our way! Finally, if this weren't enough, when our cars were picked up, we found nicely wrapped, freshly baked chocolate chip cookies. Gracie's is a romantic, 5-star gem. It looks and feels upscale without an unpleasant air. We all had a wonderful dining experience here and can't wait to try the multi-course tasting menus!

    (5)

  • Meghan O.

    I can't give Gracie's anything other than five stars. I had been wanting to dine here, or dreaming of dining here, for a while. Finally went with some friends during restaurant week... And had an amazing meal. I got the russet potato gnocchi, the duck, and the chocolate banana cake. For starters the gnocchi was delicious, and the Brussel sprouts had a nice crispy outer layer - which is my favorite. They were so delicate, my friend described them as little pillows. Then the duck. Which came with rice and squash cubes. It was the most delicious duck I have ever had. I shared my sisters swordfish and was so full, I was able to take some of my duck home as leftovers. I hate saying this, but, nom nom nom. I will be dreaming of that for some time. The dessert was honestly not my favorite. The ice cream was great, and the brittle was delicious. The cake overall just was too dense for me. But, I was beyond full so it didn't really bother me. The creme brûlée that my friend got was massive, and super tasty (I tried some). And the other dessert option - some sort of bread pudding was also delicious. Then there were the two great little surprise tastings between courses. One was a little mortadella something or other, and then there was a cranberry ginger sorbet. Both were great, but the cranberry ginger sorbet was so cleansing and refreshing. I love surprises! Only downfall- one member of our party got their early and checked in. She went to grab a drink at the bar - which had people dining at it, so it was kind of awkward standing there. When my sister and I got there we decided to check if our table was ready - and it was- and the hostess told us somebody had already checked in - which we knew from joining her at the bar. Since we had a reservation, and our table was ready, it would've been nice to sit and order a drink instead of awkwardly trying to get a drink at the bar. Then, we sat for 20 minutes before we got a wine menu and someone to take our drink order. Aside from the wait for drinks, service was pretty good. Oh, and the valet gave me a cookie even though I didn't use valet. Thanks man!

    (5)

  • Jaki G.

    Took my husband here for his birthday after a show at Trinity. He was so happy with this place :) Everything was delicious. It's hard to not spend $150 though, but well worth it for a special occasion. The atmosphere is intimate and perfectly lit. They walk around with an assortment of fresh breads, which is really nice. Service and food was just great and I'll definitely go here again for a special occasion in the future.

    (4)

  • Lou G.

    This place is amazing. The ambiance, quality of food, absolutely everything. If you have never been here, and are looking for a special place to take someone give Gracie's a shot. I have eaten there many times, and have never been disappointed. Wait staff it's incredible. Not sure there is a bad table in the entire restaurant. Didn't get better.

    (5)

  • Victoria K.

    Gracie's is perhaps the best meal I've had in Providence. The menu at Gracie's offers several options. Dishes are offered a la carte or as part of a prix fixe meal. Additionally, guests can choose to partake in a blind five course tasting. Although many of the regular menu items sounded appealing, we decided to go for the gold and opt for the mysterious tasting. We started with a delicious truffled egg salad amuse bouche. I could have eaten it all day long in sandwiches and by the spoonful... Mmmmm... Our first course of the tasting was a crudo of wild striped bass. It was very light and fresh in flavor and I nice was to start our meal. The pasta course featured a large raviolo filled with country-style pate. It was rustic and meaty and was garnished with crunchy fiddlehead ferns, fava beans, trumpet mushrooms, and aged provolone. It was beautifully presented and delicious. Our fish course started off scary and turned into spectacular. We were served pan-fried soft shell crabs, which my dining companions had a weird and unpleasant history with. We were pleasantly surprised to discover how fantastic this dish was. In fact, it quickly became our favorite of the meal! An intermezzo of sorbet was a perfect palate cleanser... A rare double rack lamb chop was our meat course, and provided a delicious alternative to beef at this point in the meal. It was served with silky carrot puree and confit baby carrots, along with crispy artichokes and English peas. This was another fast favorite. We were definitely impressed. Dessert was their version of tres leches cake. It was tasty and light, with small pearls of mango. Although I enjoyed this, it wasn't quite as spectacular as desserts I have tried in other award-winning restaurants. Overall, we enjoyed it though. A final touch with a few French macarons with our check was appreciated, as was the baggy of chocolate chip cookies left in our car by the valet. Service was on par with the wonderful food, and I'm happy to say I've found my new favorite special-occasion spot in Providence. Thank you so much Gracie's for opening my eyes to a new world of delicious dining. I can't wait to go back!

    (5)

  • Brian R.

    We tried this for the first time during restaurant week. It was restaraunt week so the menu was limited but the selections were good. Overall the food was great, waitress was excellent and we will definitely be back. Thanks for participating in this event!

    (5)

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Opening Hours

  • Tue

Specialities

  • Takes Reservations : Yes
    Delivery : No
    Take-out : No
    Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
    Good For : Dinner
    Parking : Valet
    Bike Parking : No
    Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
    Good for Kids : No
    Good for Groups : Yes
    Attire : Dressy
    Ambience : Romantic
    Noise Level : Average
    Good For Dancing : No
    Alcohol : Full Bar
    Happy Hour : No
    Best Nights : Tue, Wed, Thu
    Coat Check : Yes
    Smoking : No
    Outdoor Seating : No
    Wi-Fi : No
    Has TV : No
    Waiter Service : Yes
    Caters : Yes

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