Red Stripe
Wayland Square, Providence
Restaurant in Providence, United States
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Red Stripe is a practical East Side Providence pick when timing and location matter more than a high-ceremony dining experience. Lunch is the cleaner play thanks to daytime hours and easier planning; dinner works better for neighborhood convenience than for a major occasion.
About Red Stripe
Red Stripe is a Providence venue with casual dress and daily hours that cover late morning or midday through evening. With hours beginning at 11:30 AM Monday through Friday, noon on Saturday, and 11 AM on Sunday, it can work for a direct visit when timing and ease matter more than a highly specific format.
For a practical planning note rather than a menu-led recommendation, consider Red Stripe alongside Waterman Grille and Mare Rooftop, depending on the kind of outing you want.
Choose midday for ease, evening for schedule flexibility
The schedule makes Red Stripe useful for daytime and evening planning. It opens at 11:30 AM Monday through Friday, noon on Saturday, and 11 AM on Sunday. Closing is 9 PM Monday through Thursday, 10 PM Friday and Saturday, and 8 PM Sunday.
That range gives visitors several practical windows across the week. Friday and Saturday run later than the rest of the schedule, while Sunday starts earlier and closes earlier. For comparisons, consider Waterman Grille, Mare Rooftop, ESTIATORIO FILI, Bee's Thai Cuisine, or La Creperie.
Where it fits in a Providence shortlist
Red Stripe fits best as a casual Providence option when daily hours and casual dress are enough to guide the decision. Visitors building a wider food day can treat it as one stop within our full Providence restaurants guide, then use our full Providence bars guide to build the rest of the trip.
If you need a more specific recommendation based on cuisine, price, dishes, or service style, compare Red Stripe with ESTIATORIO FILI, Bee's Thai Cuisine, La Creperie, Mare Rooftop, or Waterman Grille, and choose based on the details that matter for your own visit.
For Red Stripe itself, the grounded takeaways are simple: it is in Providence, the dress code is casual, and the hours span every day of the week.
Planning details
- Location
- 465 Angell St, Providence, RI 02906
- Website
- redstriperestaurants.com
- Phone
- +14014376950
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Red Stripe reads like a true neighbourhood brasserie: deliberate mid-century casual on approach, with an interior that hums rather than clamors. The room leans warm and lived-in, the kind of place where the kitchen’s steady pace and an attentive floor team set a controlled, convivial background. It’s not theatrical or novelty-driven; instead, the restaurant cultivates a reliable, familiar energy that anchors the Angell Street stretch. The result is a lively yet comfortable spot that balances classic restraint with enough warmth to feel like a neighborhood mainstay.
Best For
This is a place built for routine good meals rather than one-off pilgrimages. Because it functions as a neighbourhood anchor, Red Stripe is well suited to groups, families and casual date nights that want a reliable, bustling table. The room’s warm noise and steady service make it comfortable for conversation while still feeling animated; that makes it an easy choice for weekend dinners or weekday gatherings with friends. Rather than a destination tasting menu, the restaurant rewards repeat visits and evenings where the emphasis is on steady, well-executed comfort cooking.
Ordering Tips
Approach the menu with a share-friendly mindset: the restaurant’s identity as a brasserie and its steady kitchen rhythm favor dishes meant to pass around the table. Signature items like Basque Calamari and the Fisherman’s Platter are natural communal starters or mains for a group, and the Hand-Cut Fries perform well as a shared side. Expect food to arrive in measured waves—service is practiced and room intelligence keeps the pacing consistent—so plan to order a couple of plates to start and follow with a heartier share for the table.
Venue details
Ambiance
Lively, modern French café atmosphere with a contemporary take on traditional European brasserie style; warm and inviting with casual elegance.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Basque Calamari
- Fisherman's Platter
- Hand-Cut Fries
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 465 Angell St, Providence, RI 02906
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Where to go if this does not fit
If the meal needs more atmosphere, try Mare Rooftop. If the group wants a more polished Providence dinner, Waterman Grille is the safer cross-shop.
Restaurant context
How it compares in Providence
Red Stripe is the lower-friction choice in this group: easier for a casual lunch or early dinner than Mare Rooftop, which is better when view and atmosphere are the point. Waterman Grille is the stronger pick for a more polished meal, especially if the group wants a setting that feels more occasion-ready.
For cuisine-driven decisions, ESTIATORIO FILI makes more sense when Greek dining is the brief, while Bee's Thai Cuisine is the clearer pick for Thai. La Creperie is the casual alternative for a lighter stop rather than a full dinner plan.
The practical recommendation: choose Red Stripe for easy booking, East Side convenience, and broad group utility. Choose Mare Rooftop for ambiance, Waterman Grille for a more composed dinner, and the cuisine-specific peers when the meal needs a clearer point of view.
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Compare Red Stripe
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Red Stripe | Providence | No published awards |
| ESTIATORIO FILI | Providence | No published awards |
| Mare Rooftop | Providence | No published awards |
| Waterman Grille | Providence | No published awards |
| Bee's Thai Cuisine | Providence | No published awards |
| La Creperie | Providence | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How far ahead should I book Red Stripe?
Plan around the posted hours: Monday through Thursday 11:30 AM–9 PM, Friday 11:30 AM–10 PM, Saturday 12–10 PM, and Sunday 11 AM–8 PM.
What should I order at Red Stripe?
Choose based on the current menu and what fits your group when you visit.
Can Red Stripe accommodate groups?
The key details are that Red Stripe is casual and open daily, with hours that cover midday and evening planning.
Is Red Stripe good for a special occasion?
Red Stripe is casual, so it is best framed as a relaxed Providence option. For a different kind of outing, you can also compare Waterman Grille or Mare Rooftop.
What are alternatives to Red Stripe?
Other options to compare include Waterman Grille, Mare Rooftop, ESTIATORIO FILI, Bee's Thai Cuisine, and La Creperie.
Is lunch or dinner better at Red Stripe?
The hours support both midday and evening planning. Red Stripe opens at 11:30 AM Monday through Friday, noon on Saturday, and 11 AM on Sunday; it closes at 9 PM Monday through Thursday, 10 PM Friday and Saturday, and 8 PM Sunday.
