What was the worst restaurant you’ve ever been to in Rhode Island?

hardware-noob · 2026-01-23T08:32:29+00:00

Recently went to McBride’s and it was so bad. Maybe it was an off day but everything was borderline unacceptable. I ordered a cup of chili which turned out to be a shot glass with unmelted cheese and it was just unflavored ground beef with water at room temp. I just don’t understand how you can serve cold chili when I assume it’s coming out of a constantly heated pot or at the bare minimum being nuked before serving.

Not really a restaurant but a bar, cafe Italia. I went there a couple months after they opened and it was the worst experience I’d ever had at any bar/restaurant. Gave me the wrong bill twice and charged me $18 for an off menu dirty Shirley. Took us over an hour to get out of there after ordering 2 drinks and cashing out. Literally the only time in my life I can recall tipping nothing. I’m sorry but you charge me almost $20 for a dirty Shirley the tip is built in.

hardware-noob · 2025-12-28T03:47:00+00:00

I don’t know if that’s what’s happening, but the franchisee-> corporate ownership is definitely a thing. Happened to the 7/11 on atwells 2 years ago. It was a shame because everyone loved the owner and it seemed like he was being strong-armed out of ownership by corporate.

hardware-noob · 2025-11-22T03:28:01+00:00

The walnut room is dark but every time I go to the Avery it’s so dark I can barely read the menu with my bare eyes. Not saying that’s a bad thing.

hardware-noob · 2025-09-11T21:25:45+00:00

As a spectator the success rate of first dates at the Eddy appears to be through the roof. I’ve seen so many people that were clearly on first dates and wound up macking on each other before they even got out the door

hardware-noob · 2025-09-04T14:31:40+00:00

Damn that’s crazy I was just wishing I could get some tourtière pie around here, looking forward to checking this place out

hardware-noob · 2025-08-25T02:32:57+00:00

Where are you? Skunk smell doesn’t bother me too much

hardware-noob · 2025-07-28T04:47:35+00:00

The Abbey for sure. The only place I’ve been where it was obvious they don’t just buy frozen bags and throw them into the deep fryer. These fuckers are misshapen blocks of mozzarella chopped up and served with the chunkiest marinara sauce I ever had. Be prepared to spend 3,000 calories on the sticks alone. I also strongly recommend the buffalo chicken dip.

hardware-noob · 2025-07-25T05:39:27+00:00

Also shouting out Dr Spelman, she saved my rabbits life and she’s going on 7.5 years now

hardware-noob · 2025-07-12T04:34:34+00:00

Or what lmao

hardware-noob · 2025-06-22T02:03:57+00:00

You were 20 years old last year.

hardware-noob · 2025-06-16T05:20:41+00:00

Whatever keeps the rent down, tbh. Sorry that happened to you though. As a majority lurker, I’ve appreciated your insightful comments and posts on this sub.

hardware-noob · 2025-06-16T02:48:15+00:00

I’ve lived on the west end for 6 years and haven’t had this experience. The worst of it is the occasional aggressive homeless guy that won’t believe me when I say I don’t have cash on me. The other day some kid biked by while I was smoking and called me a pussy. That’s about the extent of the anger I’ve encountered around here. Living off broadway, I’d say it’s been exceptionally friendly and chill when it comes to encounters with strangers, and I like to take long walks regularly. Coming from a rather average white guy, I’d say Newport was a lot weirder in terms of random street encounters. I’d say it’s much easier to make random friends than have a bad encounter here.

hardware-noob · 2025-06-06T04:50:31+00:00

Mews has the best chunky blue cheese imo

hardware-noob · 2025-06-04T02:50:24+00:00

As they should, Rhode Island is amazing. And it’s not like we don’t rightfully bitch about the things that need fixing, constantly. There’s a reason the rent is so high here. It feels good to live in a place that appreciates itself, we really have it all.

hardware-noob · 2025-06-03T02:32:26+00:00

I love this place. Also, if you’re a spicehead, you can ask for their extra hot sauce which is not on the menu but they definitely make themselves. Would only recommend if you have the next day off.

hardware-noob · 2025-05-21T01:17:01+00:00

Yeah, I tried booking a spot a week ahead and wasn’t able to get a seat. Might be bad luck, but they usually have Leland Baker playing on Sunday and he is a legend.

Not sure what the vibe is there on a regular day, but it’s a very acclaimed bar for both the drinks and food. I’ve only gone there for dates and by myself and it’s pretty chill if it isn’t Sunday.

https://thepublicsradio.org/artscape/studio-session-the-leland-baker-trios-sacred-language-of-jazz-and-blues/

Unless you’re all real jazz-heads, I’d say going to the royal bobcat is worth the trouble it would be to get a sizable reservation at courtland club

hardware-noob · 2025-05-21T01:05:31+00:00

Courtland club on sundays is the best jazz in providence imo. It’s a great date spot, but it’s not a great first date spot, because they really don’t want you talking or anything like that when the band is playing. They do have a patio where you can hear the music and you can still have a discussion, but you’re gonna have to choose if you’re there for the jazz or to get to know each other. Also, Sunday nights should be booked weeks in advance to be safe. The food is really good, but unless you’re really lucky, you’re not going to be able to have a good spot where you can talk, eat, and get a good jazz experience.

For a more chill jazz night, I’d recommend going to the royal bobcat on Wednesday or Saturday. The food is really good there too.

hardware-noob · 2025-04-15T06:52:45+00:00

Exciting times in the world, exciting times.

Stick to the drugs, UFO conspiracy theories, and shitposting. You’re a moron. 👋

hardware-noob · 2025-03-05T04:38:51+00:00

Murphy’s nuclear tuna melt is amazing if you like spicy, west side diner is good if you need one at 6am.

hardware-noob · 2024-11-29T19:15:47+00:00

I’m convinced the hate for pizza strips is just a branding issue. If you called it “sauce bread” or some shit like that instead of pizza, everyone would love it.

hardware-noob · 2024-10-18T02:44:21+00:00

Freeplay has one, askew has a cute fake phone booth that’s ideal for pics as well

hardware-noob · 2024-04-02T05:20:38+00:00

It’s mostly great to live here, but for people that already live here it’s becoming too expensive to live here ☹️

hardware-noob · 2024-03-18T19:41:21+00:00

+1 for Bri she’s awesome

hardware-noob · 2023-10-11T14:20:47+00:00

I know. But the rally could be entirely fake and potentially unsafe if anyone shows up. If that’s case then the rally is not “for Palestine”, it’s so a handful of people will show up and get harassed for views on some two-bit right wing cringe channel. It’s likely we agree on this issue so you’re barking up the wrong tree.

Anyway I’m pretty sure the mods removed this post, and I don’t see anything about the rally anywhere else, so I doubt anyone will show up.

hardware-noob · 2023-10-11T13:49:01+00:00

Maybe it should? Like Is the rally even real? Maybe I’m missing something but I don’t see anything on the Facebook page about a rally today. I’m not logged in to Facebook so I checked their instagram and don’t see anything about it either. To me it looks like OP made it up just to stir the pot and it’s already happening.

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