Help with dining options during Waterfire

We’re planning our first trip to Providence soon, which happens to fall on a Waterfire weekend. We want to take advantage of Providence’s restaurants, but also don’t want to miss the “action” at Waterfire. I suppose one option is to eat “street food” that night. If we are interpreting the information on the Waterfire website correctly, however, it seems we could enjoy dinner anywhere, stroll around the festivities after dinner (10 p.m. or so), and still have plenty of time to experience Waterfire. Is this correct? Another option might be to book a window-side table at a well-located restaurant overlooking the activities. If so, does anyone have any suggestions? Thanks.

Help with dining options during Waterfire

Hello! I am a life-long Providence resident. I see you are from Houston. It takes longer to drive through your entire city than it does for me to drive through my entire state! With that being said, you could dine anywhere in Providence and be close to the action of Waterfire. If you want to be right next to the Waterfire, then book at Cafe Nuovo. It is where former mayor Buddy Cianci goes to get his river-front view. The new Ruth Chris Steakhouse is also right there. A short walk you will find Capital Grille and McCormick and Schmicks at the Biltmore Hotel. The aforementioned restaurants are on the pricey side.

If you crave Italian, visit Federal Hill. It is a very short taxi ride away from Waterfire. Federal Hill is basically Providence%26#39;s Little Italy. I recommend Mediterraneo, Pane e Vino, or Al Forno. Again, those are pricey. If you want something a little cheaper, I suggest Caffe Dolce Vita or even cheaper - Angelo%26#39;s Civita Farnese. Be sure to grab delicious desserts at Pastiche.

If you want Indian - go for India which is on the East Side of Providence is a longer taxi ride from Waterfire. If you want French, visit Pot Au Feu.

Don%26#39;t forget that the Providence Place Mall is across from Waterfire and if time or money is a constraint then there is a foodcourt or Dave and Busters, Pizzeria Uno, and Fire and Ice that could be more of your budget/time limitations.

If you need any other suggestions, let me know. Be warned, that reservations fill very very quickly on Waterfire nights.

Help with dining options during Waterfire

Thanks Rhody. My partner and I are tired of Houston%26#39;s size (among other things) so are eager to explore RI as a possible place to live eventually. Your suggestions are spot-on for us (we like a little high-end dining), so will print these out for our trip.