Reviews for Res American Bistro in Providence, RI
The food is spectacular! Had a 3 course meal to myself and every part of it was fabulous! Out of everything, the tuna starter... and salmon dish were so fabulous. I live in Seattle and have regular access to some of the best salmon, but I wanted to try thisnew-to-me Faroe Island catch, and it did not disappoint! The cauliflower purée wa so flavorful - probably the best I’ve had.It wasn’t like the other low carb options you choose at the expense of taste. But best of all is the service. From the phonecall to make a reservation, to the front door when the owner, Ryan, remembered my name and walked me to whatever table gave methe right vibe, to my awesome servers, Michelle and Ricky, who were so helpful and patient to serve me while I was distracted ona computer, which is probably an eye sore for their whole aesthetic. It’s entirely understandable this place has such greatratings. Highly recommend! Read more
OMG the food was absolutely amazing! The fig proscuitto ravioli with scallops was spectacular! The flavor combination was unlike... anything I have ever eaten, sweet, savory, tart, rich. The texture of the ravioli, scallops with the pepita seeds was perfect.My husband got the butter soaked sirloin filet style. That means it came with the mashed potatoes and fried onions andasparagus. When i say the steak cut like butta, I mean it was succulent, tender and expertly cooked! My son had the oceanrisotto. The risotto was sublime, scallops cooked perfectly. The addition of the fried plantains and crispy bread made this dishstunning. Somehow, we found room for dessert...we ordered the Carnival Row. Imagine a love child of all your carnivalfavorites...funnel cake, ice cream, caramel corn and cotton candy. Although this sounds really sweet, it was perfectly balancedwith sweet, salty and amazing textures. We can\'t wait to go again and try the other dishes we wanted to get! Logan, our waiter,was super attentive and responsive to our every need. I can\'t believe we havent tried Res before tonight! Thank you for anamazing dining experience! Read more
What an amazing experience! My hotel was right before this restaurant so I didn’t to give this place a try. Wow! The... atmosphere was welcoming and perfect for a date. I really like their butter and it goes very well their their homemade bread.The Duck Confit I had is an Asian inspired dish that tasted perfect! The service was great and I had a pleasant time. Read more
Visited on a Saturday night. Tables are super crammed together, honestly a poor set up. My parties chairs kept getting bumped... into by staff & other customers. Food was decent but steep price points for what it is. Service was overall decent. Read more
I was a little tentative to visit the restaurant that took the place of Bravo, but really enjoyed my experience. The atmosphere... was welcoming, especially for anyone in the LGBT community. The look had been revised to be more modern to the point where theonly pieces I still recognized were the benches. I tried their Tofu Chili Fries and Teriyaki Bacon to start paired with aTequila Mockingbird cocktail. And, for a main, I tried their Poke Bowl. The food came out quickly and at the same time foreveryone at the table. The only complaints I had was that the food seemed more exciting on the menu than it did when it wasserved and the prices were a bit high. The flavors were good, but felt like they were a little safe. Overall, I look forward tovisiting again and hope the new business succeeds. Read more
I want to preface this review with the fact that I\'m always harsher with my reviews for restaurants charging more than $20 a... dish. Res isn\'t bad by any means, but every dish I had (we got the bacon teriyaki and tofu kale appetizers, and I got thechicken pasta entree) was fine but I\'ve had just as good if not better at other places at a lower cost. Each dish I had wasmostly just flavored with salt. Not to say it was over salted, but there really wasn\'t much else. It was disappointing, becauseit was like every dish stumbled at the finish line. The food was cooked well, I appreciated that the pasta was hand made, but Iwas never wowed by any flavor at all. Salt is a great supportive spice that boosts the other flavors in the dish, but it shouldnever be \"the\" flavor outside of simple snacks from the grocery store. So although the staff was very kind, and our food wasbrought out in good time, I don\'t see a reason to come back because I can get more flavorful food elsewhere at a lower cost. Read more
Absolutely exceptional! The ambiance is phenomenal. I was seated on the top floor and the arrangement of couch and table looking... out towards the streets of Providence made it that much more romantic. All of the food was cooked to perfection and plated withstyle. Valet parking is also a plus. Read more
Excellent service. Food was good but could have been more flavorful. My husband\'s $48 steak came out half the size pictured and... well done instead of medium. They did refire and comped a side salad. Restaurant very loud. For the money, we all agreed, wewouldn\'t rush back. Read more