Blue Grotto Restaurant

I was in Providence for a Conference this past week and was totally blown away. Never have I seen so many great restaurants in one town. We tried a number but my favorite by far was the Blue Grotto. Our host said he hadn't been in years and it was totally different then his memories. Can't wait to come back in town and go to the Blue Grotto again. Thank you!

I don't usually write reviews, and I typically never write a good review; but I LOVE this restaurant and have always had the most wonderful experience. We are not part of the rich and famous; yet I have always felt like the most important person in the room. From the genuine friendly greeting at the door to the smile and welcome from the service staff and management, I felt like I belonged there. Try to make the Blue Grotto more than your special occasion restaurant; I think everyone deserves it. Everyone deserves to be treated like they belong, to be served great food in a warm and welcoming atmosphere and to be appreciated for your business. It is one of the greatest reasons to go to The Blue Grotto instead of so many other options out there; I always feel valued and I will always come back.

My husband, another couple and I had dinner her last Saturday night after visiting Waterfires. We wanted to have a nice, relaxing dinner and not to be rushed, just enjoy our friends and the rest of the evening. We had a great table by the window. The restaurant was busy, but we had reservations and were seated right on time. Our waitress was professional and very informative with helping us select our entrees. Our food took about a half an hour to arrive, but she had come to our table at least twice during that wait to check on us and apologize for the slow meals. We told her we were in no hurry and enjoying our conversation. The only thing that marred our evening was the couple next to us who complained the whole night-expecially the wife!
Lisa Cote

We've gone to the Blue Grotto a few times over the past months and it keeps getting busier and busier. Last Saturday night it was packed, we hadn't made reservations so we had to wait a little, but the bartender was great and the drink specials were fantastic. When we were seated, it was still quiet for how many people there were. There was a little wait for the food but our server was very good about it. I'm sure the kitchen was absolutely nuts. I would definitely recommend the Blue Grotto to anyone looking for a great night out. If you don't like the crowds I'd try to come during the week.

We went out to Providence hoping to have a nice dinner and then a walk by the water fire. We arrived on time and ordered right away.We had a salad and each ordered the scampi. After the salads,we literally sat there for an hour and 15 minutes waiting for our dinners to arrive. The four tables around us- all seated around the same time, sat there waiting as well. I am never one to complain,my wife gets mad at me because I don't complain, but this was the worst dinning experience I have ever had!
The atmosphere is poor, the street noise is rediculous, and the flies kept coming in the screenless windows. We left and the other tables were still wating for meals! I wish I walked out after an hour of waiting.... I was too irritated to enjoy anything!