Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we’ve seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans said they rarely, if ever, try a new restaurant they haven’t been to before, and 5% say they never do, according to a survey of more than 2,600 diners from TouchBistro.
But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—56% of Gen Zers and 47% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on online reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google or from social media. The TouchBistro survey found that 71% of Gen Zers and 72% of millennials have opted to try a new restaurant solely because of favorable reviews online.
Some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established spots that customers have been visiting for decades, but some may be brand new. More than 10,000 new restaurants opened in 2023, up 5.7% from 2022, according to a report from BentoBox. The states that saw the most new restaurants open up in 2023 were Florida, Texas, California, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania, but new locales are popping up all over the U.S.
To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Providence, according to Yelp reviews from diners as of January 2024. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.
Note: The photos in this article are stock images and do not necessarily reflect each restaurant listed.
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#30. Ceviches By Divino – Providence
– Rating: 4.5/5 (71 reviews)
– Address: 11 Point St. Providence, Rhode Island
– Categories: Peruvian, Gastropubs
– Read more on Yelp
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#29. Dune Brothers
– Rating: 4.5/5 (357 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 239 Dyer St. Providence, Rhode Island
– Categories: New American, Seafood
– Read more on Yelp
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#28. Abu Yarub AL-SHAMI
– Rating: 4.5/5 (31 reviews)
– Address: 225 Thayer St. Providence, Rhode Island
– Categories: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Halal
– Read more on Yelp
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#27. All Favorites Cafe
– Rating: 4.5/5 (55 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 1678 Broad St. Providence, Rhode Island
– Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
– Read more on Yelp
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#26. Mike’s Calzones & Deli
– Rating: 4.5/5 (240 reviews)
– Price level: $
– Address: 288 Thayer St. Providence, Rhode Island
– Categories: Delis, Salad, Wraps
– Read more on Yelp
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#25. Los Andes Restaurant
– Rating: 4.5/5 (3025 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 903 Chalkstone Ave. Providence, Rhode Island
– Categories: Latin American, Peruvian
– Read more on Yelp
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#24. Aguardente
– Rating: 4.5/5 (123 reviews)
– Price level: $$$
– Address: 12 Governor St. Providence, Rhode Island
– Categories: Cocktail Bars, Portuguese, Tacos
– Read more on Yelp
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#23. Hanju Kitchen
– Rating: 4.5/5 (37 reviews)
– Address: 422 Atwells Ave. The Royal Bobcat Providence, Rhode Island
– Categories: Korean, Cajun/Creole, Sandwiches
– Read more on Yelp
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#22. Al Son De Mi Barrio
– Rating: 4.5/5 (40 reviews)
– Price level: $
– Address: 690 Atwells Ave. Providence, Rhode Island
– Categories: Mexican
– Read more on Yelp
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#21. PiANTA Vegan
– Rating: 4.5/5 (69 reviews)
– Address: 408 Atwells Ave. Providence, Rhode Island
– Categories: Vegan, Italian, Tapas/Small Plates
– Read more on Yelp
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#20. Amaryllis
– Rating: 4.5/5 (26 reviews)
– Address: 225A Westminster St. Providence, Rhode Island
– Categories: American
– Read more on Yelp
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#19. East Side Pockets
– Rating: 4.5/5 (1324 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 278 Thayer St. Providence, Rhode Island
– Categories: Middle Eastern, Syrian, Salad
– Read more on Yelp
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#18. Red Door
– Rating: 4.5/5 (29 reviews)
– Address: 49 Peck St. Providence, Rhode Island
– Categories: Cocktail Bars, Desserts, Salad
– Read more on Yelp
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#17. Aleppo Sweets
– Rating: 4.5/5 (253 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 107 Ives St. Providence, Rhode Island
– Categories: Syrian, Desserts, Halal
– Read more on Yelp
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#16. Hometown Cafe & Poké Bar
– Rating: 4.5/5 (252 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 185 Camp St. Providence, Rhode Island
– Categories: Poke, Cafes, Seafood
– Read more on Yelp
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#15. Marcelino’s Boutique Bar
– Rating: 4.5/5 (119 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 1 West Exchange St. Providence, Rhode Island
– Categories: Cocktail Bars, Tapas Bars
– Read more on Yelp
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#14. Vino Veritas
– Rating: 4.5/5 (121 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 486 Broadway Providence, Rhode Island
– Categories: Wine Bars, American, Tapas/Small Plates
– Read more on Yelp
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#13. Casa Azul Taqueria
– Rating: 4.5/5 (157 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 890 Allens Ave. Providence, Rhode Island
– Categories: Tacos, Vegan, Cocktail Bars
– Read more on Yelp
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#12. Tacofied
– Rating: 4.5/5 (21 reviews)
– Address: Providence, Rhode Island
– Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
– Read more on Yelp
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#11. Cap’t Loui
– Rating: 4.5/5 (53 reviews)
– Price level: $$$
– Address: 238 Atwells Ave. Providence, Rhode Island
– Categories: Cajun/Creole, Seafood
– Read more on Yelp
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#10. Charuma Tea Bar
– Rating: 4.5/5 (41 reviews)
– Price level: $
– Address: 45 Weybosset St. Providence, Rhode Island
– Categories: Bubble Tea, Cafes
– Read more on Yelp
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#9. Zinneken’s Belgian Waffles and Café
– Rating: 4.5/5 (21 reviews)
– Address: 194 Angell St. Providence, Rhode Island
– Categories: Waffles, Coffee & Tea, Juice Bars & Smoothies
– Read more on Yelp
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#8. Champa
– Rating: 4.5/5 (60 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 93 Hope St. Providence, Rhode Island
– Categories: Thai, Soup, Laotian
– Read more on Yelp
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#7. Pho Zap Zap
– Rating: 5.0/5 (23 reviews)
– Address: 387 Smith St. Providence, Rhode Island
– Categories: Soup, Laotian
– Read more on Yelp
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#6. Avenue N Providence
– Rating: 5.0/5 (86 reviews)
– Address: 959 Hope St. Providence, Rhode Island
– Categories: Bars, Seafood, American
– Read more on Yelp
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#5. Lucky Enough Eat & Drink
– Rating: 5.0/5 (44 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 1492 Westminster St. Providence, Rhode Island
– Categories: American, Dive Bars
– Read more on Yelp
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#4. Cocina Sabrosa
– Rating: 5.0/5 (22 reviews)
– Address: 601 Cranston St. Providence, Rhode Island
– Categories: Italian, Dominican, Sandwiches
– Read more on Yelp
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#3. La Poblanita
– Rating: 5.0/5 (25 reviews)
– Price level: $
– Address: 273 Academy Ave. Providence, Rhode Island
– Categories: Mexican, Latin American, International Grocery
– Read more on Yelp
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#2. There There
– Rating: 5.0/5 (33 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 471 West Fountain St. Providence, Rhode Island
– Categories: Sandwiches, Comfort Food, Burgers
– Read more on Yelp
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#1. Butterbang
– Rating: 5.0/5 (35 reviews)
– Address: 11 Aleppo St. Providence, Rhode Island
– Categories: Bakeries, Food Stands
– Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 331 metros.
This story was written by Stacker and has been re-published pursuant to a CC BY-NC 4.0 License.