Hemenway's Seafood Grille & Oyster Bar

Hemenway’s, an icon in the Rhode Island food scene and the go-to destination for fresh, top-of-catch seafood has been serving both locals and visitors to the capital city for decades.

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  • Phone

    (401) 351-8570

  • Website

    hemenwaysrestaurant.com

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  • Type

    Seafood Restaurant

Address

121 S Main St Providence , RI 02903 United States

Credit Cards Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating No
Dining Options Bar Service
Restroom Yes
Menus Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
Drinks Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails

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Edwin

You know a place is good when you come back twice within a 3 day getaway. Service and food is amazing. Ask for their number 1 seller, the lobster cooked Fisherman wharf style.

Kathleen Cooney Erganian

We thought this was just a yuppie place Not so. The swordfish is moist and savory in every bite the stuffed shrimp delectable if you are like us and haven't been here. You must it's excellent

Kathleen Cooney Erganian

I love this place we didn't go for years thought it was too yuppie then went on a Sunday and enjoyed our meal wine special so much now it's a tradition. Oh and they have the best stuffed shrimp ever

Eric Andersen

Yeah bacon-wrapped figs are fantastic — just one part of the amazing antipasto plate!

Christian Hummel

Excellent food brought to you by outstanding knowledgeable service ...first class experience from when you walk in to when you leave!

Demps Chong

Always a good time sitting at the bar . Real fresh platter of oysters , clams , shrimp , and lobster . Very friendly staff with a local accent.

M W

Freshest seafood in Providence ! Staff is always 100%. Oysters , chowder , lobster goodness. Dope wine list and wine deals .

Melanie Scalera

Love sitting at the bar , great martinis ???? ; Dan is great!

Eric Andersen

Pro tip: make the jumbo lump crab the centerpiece of your raw bar platter!

Rick Inc

Their take on oysters Rockefeller was one of the best ever!

James S.

Best and most authentic seafood in Providence , RI... got 3 recommendations to go there and it was superb! Try the fresh oyster bar !

Felipe G

Great lunch deals and menu during Restaurant week. Hipsters sit directly at the oyster bar .

Claire

Come on Monday, sit at in the bar / high top tables and enjoy half off all raw bar ! Best deal in town !

Namü

Lobster and fresh oysters are great. Don't get swordfish - it's overcooked and damaged with too much butter sauce . And it's ridiculously priced!

Norm Campbell

I had the paella and it was awesome. Superb service and atmosphere.

Bob St. Martin

Great food. Warm seafood appetizer is a favorite. The Lobster Tortaloni is the best!

elisa r

Great service and food. Sat at bar and enjoyed good conversations.

Vlad Zachary

Everything is so good. Ask for recommendations and make sure you try the shrimp

Brian Cantwell

Loved the Oysters Hemenway, Ceviche , Scallops , and Yellowfin Tuna

Anastasia

Top service! Delicious fresh oysters and tuna . ????

Olivia Espinosa

The best clams and oysters I've ever had.

Vincent Chesney

Lobster Mac and Cheese in the land of “lobsters and mobsters”

Joseph Quartana

Tuna fresh catch ! Oysters ! Unreal delicious!!

Janixa Rivera

Everything is good... GREAT Service! Little pricey but very gd

Chris Mahon

The Paella was an excellent seafood sampler !

Felipe G

They have lobster rolls ... sometimes. Check their live tanks by the oyster bar

Brian Masefield

The $22 Power Lunch includes a coffee or coffee milk .

C F

Food is great but the service wasn't a sunny as other reviews let on. Maybe because we had a later reservation on a Sat night? Not sure...

!i$@ bee™

The clam chowder (chowdah if you're a native) here is amazing

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Sonia S

This isn't on the menu, but ask for lobster rolls . Highly recommended.

Steve Poland

Basil lobster ravioli was very good. The sea bass special was good but not mind blowing.

sauconrunner

Wonderful scallops with mashed celery root!

Oliver Oberthür

Lobster Roll , Cheeseburger and caramelized Cabbage

Catherine Crawford

Excellent food & service. Best calamari & swordfish ever! Visiting from Cleveland, OH & absolutely loved it!

Nancy Arcuri

House made honey curry dressing is TO DIE FOR!!!!!

Marcela Luna

Great food and amazing view

David R.

Great seafood ! Be sure to ask for Annie if you want a great hostess .

Felicia M

It's all about the oysters and their wine list !

Bob Wagner

The mahi mahi is awesome!

Sara Y

Outstanding raw bar !

Anna Maria V

For dessert , try the white chocolate mousse

Katy Brownlee

Lobsta bisque was perfect!

Joe Makowski

Half price raw bar Mondays. Nuff said!

Chris Pinnock

Try the Grilled Swordfish And Asparagus

Liz Hassell

Ellie's stuffed shrimp awesome!

Maurizio Bella

Fantastic!

Rosa Rosario

Try the seafood appetizer platter... D-lish!

Glenn Ezell

Great scallops . Ask for Jonathan at bar

Nicole Micucci

Screw your diet, don't skip on the bread !

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