Fine Dining
Contemporary American cuisine featuring premium steaks, seafood, and seasonal specialties in an upscale setting.
- Signature braised short rib
- Prime rib and filet mignon
- Fresh seafood preparations
⭐ 4.4 (590 reviews)
Visibility: 87/100The George on Washington is Providence's go-to destination for upscale dining, known for their expertly prepared braised short ribs and prime steaks. While the food consistently impresses diners, the restaurant truly shines with exceptional service from standout staff members and live piano entertainment that creates memorable evenings. During peak times like Valentine's Day, service can become overwhelmed, but the quality cuisine and intimate atmosphere keep locals coming back.
Based on 590 customer reviews
Address: 121 Washington St, Providence, RI 02903, USA
Phone: (401) 642-6840
Hours: Friday 4:00 – 11:00 PM, Monday 4:00 – 10:00 PM, Sunday 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Tuesday 4:00 – 10:00 PM, Saturday 4:00 – 11:00 PM, Thursday 4:00 – 10:00 PM, Wednesday 4:00 – 10:00 PM
Parking: Street parking available on Washington Street and nearby downtown streets
Peak times: Weekend evenings 7-9pm, Friday and Saturday nights
Nearby neighborhoods: Downtown Providence, Federal Hill, The Hill
Nearby landmarks: Near Providence Performing Arts Center, Walking distance to Waterplace Park, Close to Federal Hill dining district
Contemporary American cuisine featuring premium steaks, seafood, and seasonal specialties in an upscale setting.
Intimate piano bar featuring talented local musicians performing nightly in the downstairs lounge area.
Elegant space for special occasions, celebrations, and corporate gatherings with customized menus.
Comprehensive beverage program featuring craft cocktails, wine selection, and premium spirits.
⭐ 4.4 out of 5
590 total reviews
Rating has fluctuated with service inconsistencies during peak times. 18 new reviews this month.
“We just ate here recently to celebrate my boyfriend’s birthday, and had a wonderful time! The food was absolutely delicious, we both enjoyed a dish with the braised short rib. While the food was fabulous, the real standout of the night was the excellent service that we received. We had a very attentive and friendly waitress named Alyssa. After I had mentioned to her that we were attending the stand-up comedy show downstairs in the bar area after dinner, she offered to box up our leftover dinners and save them in the kitchen fridge for us! We really appreciated the kind gesture. Thank you all very much for a lovely evening out! We will be back!”
— Pamela Fanjoy“Six of us were in town for two days and we all agreed we would have eaten every meal here had we the opportunity. The atmosphere, exceptional service, and amazing food made for a wonderfully memorable evening. The icing was listening to the beautiful voice we could hear sing while she played the piano in the bar. Exquisite.”
— Andrea Sawyer“Always great times at the George. Rob Marin was singing and the food was wonderful. We especially appreciate our server tonight Dan Ortiz. Fantastic evening!”
— John Abernathy“Well Where do I begin. We arrived at 8:20 for our 8:30 reservation, after asking how long the wait would be (we made out reservations over 2 months ago) we were remind promptly that we are “10 minutes early” (with a snarky attitude) it will be a 30 min wait from your reservation time. Ok I get it it’s Valentine’s Day. We proceeded to wait about 25 minutes being seated at 8:45 to be sat in a metal folding chair for a “High end” restaurant. The waitress (very frazzled looking like she has been worked to the bone for a non stop double) she asked us tap or sparkling. We chose sparking. She brought the drinks over around 9pm. After reading a normal menu that was on a table in the foyer area where we were waiting. Being seated we noticed there was a special Valentine’s Day Menu, which there was absolutely no mention online. I am a foodie. I went on the web sight multiple times looking to make sure. My wife is allergic to shell fish. Almost everything in the menu contained shell fish. At least you were accommodating to her allergy and sub sides for her. Now 9:15 finally taking our food order keeping with we have nothing with filet mignon. Ok switch what I wanted. Looks like I’m getting the prime rib not surf and turf like I wanted. We orders buratta 2 prime rib dinners and 2 glasses of Chianti. The main course was finally delivered by the manager apologizing said we could have a free dessert. Ok now it’s 10:15. The food was great.. BUT this experience was one of the worst dining experiences I have ever had. I spent 230.00 to sit on a metal chair forgotten about and treated like garbage, all for a FREE dessert. Bad form guys. You failed ….. very very disappointed.”
— Anthony ZelanoYes, we accept reservations and recommend booking in advance, especially for weekend dining and special occasions.
We feature live piano entertainment regularly in our downstairs bar area - call ahead to confirm specific performers and times.
Yes, our kitchen can modify dishes to accommodate allergies including shellfish, and our servers are trained to discuss options with guests.
We maintain an upscale casual atmosphere - business casual or dressy attire is recommended for the dining room.
Yes, our downstairs bar offers full cocktail service with live piano entertainment and a more casual atmosphere than the main dining room.
Status: Open for dinner
Peak hours: Weekend evenings 7-9pm
Live music: Piano performances nightly
Popular this month: Braised short rib, Prime rib, Wine pairings
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