By Heather Carreiro
There is no shortage of steak restaurants in Providence, Rhode Island. After catching a live theater performance, touring Providence's museums and colleges or shopping up a storm at Providence Place Mall, there are plenty of places to sink your teeth into some prime cuts of beef.
Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
Located in downtown Providence, Fleming's Prime Steakhouse is on the lower level of the Westin Residential Tower. It is near Dunkin' Donuts Center and the Providence Performing Arts Center. This upscale restaurant serves U.S.D.A. prime beef, fresh seafood, traditional New England appetizers and an array of salads. Awarded the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence in 2009, Fleming's Prime Steakhouse has over 100 choices of wine by the glass. Tables can be reserved online or by phone, and private dining also is available. If you are in the mood for something lighter, try Fleming's prime burger bar.
Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
1 W. Exchange St.
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 533-9000
flemingssteakhouse.com
Ruth's Chris Steak House
Part of a national restaurant chain, Ruth's Chris Steak House is located in Providence's Capital Center district. The original Chris Steak House was bought by Ruth Fertel in 1965, and Ruth's success eventually led to over 100 restaurants under the Ruth's Chris franchise. Open daily for dinner, Ruth's Chris serves U.S.D.A. prime cut beef. The menu includes all the expected steak choices like filet, rib-eye, T-bone, New York sirloin and Porterhouse, as well as seafood and a full array of appetizers and soups.
Ruth's Chris Steak House
10 Memorial Blvd.
GTECH Center
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 272-2271
ruthschris.com
Providence Prime
As the name suggests, this Providence steakhouse also serves only top-quality U.S.D.A. prime cut beef. With elegant decor, a cozy fireplace and stylish bright red bar stools, Providence Prime is one of the city's upscale dining venues. The menu includes a variety of steak dishes including New York sirloin, steak tips Diane and filet mignon. For a lighter dinner some bar food options, including burgers and sandwiches, are available. The menu also features seafood dishes and entree salads. Although Providence Prime has over 300 varieties of wine, the restaurant usually offers a weekly BYOB night. As of 2010, a fixed-price three-course menu cost $30, and most steak dishes ranged between $20 and $40.
Providence Prime
279 Atwells Ave.
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 454-8881
providenceoysterbar.com
About the Author:
Heather Carreiro is a certified English teacher who has been writing since 2008. The editor of Matador Abroad, her work has appeared online at BootsnAll, Matador Network, GoNOMAD, Journey Beyond Travel and Expat Women. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in linguistics and Middle Eastern studies from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and is pursuing a Master of Arts in English at Bridgewater State University.
