Restaurant in Providence, United States

Gracie's

Name: Gracie's
Address: 194 Washington St, Providence, RI 02903, Providence, US
Telephone: (401) 272-7811

275Pearl Points

Downtown dinner

About Gracie's

Gracie's is the Providence pick for a composed downtown dinner when wine matters and the occasion needs polish. Book it for a date, anniversary, or client meal; choose a more casual peer if the group wants speed, lower commitment, or a louder night out.

For a Providence dinner where outside recognition matters, Gracie's is a strong candidate, especially if the plan is an evening meal rather than a casual drop-in. The verified details are concise: Gracie's serves dinner Wednesday through Sunday, observes a smart-casual dress code, has recognition from Star Wine List in 2026 and Opinionated About Dining Top Restaurants in North America Recommended in 2026.

The practical read is occasion-ready rather than everyday. This is the kind of Providence dinner plan that can make sense when the group wants a more considered evening. The strongest verified reason to choose it is not a specific cuisine, dish, chef, price point, or menu format; those details are not confirmed here. The grounded case is simpler: dinner hours, smart-casual expectations, confirmed outside recognition.

Choose it for a composed Providence dinner, not a quick bite

Gracie's is a stronger fit for diners who want to plan around a dinner window. If the brief is something different, compare it with other Providence options such as Birch, CHOP - Culinary Hub of Providence, Suya Joint Providence, or Viva Mexico Cantina Grill, depending on the kind of evening the group wants.

Because no verified menu specifics are being used here, the practical advice is simple: choose it when the group is open to a Providence dinner and wants a smart-casual setting with confirmed recognition. If someone in the party is mainly looking for lunch, early-week dining, or a highly casual meal, the verified hours make Gracie's a poor fit: it is closed Monday and Tuesday, then open Wednesday and Thursday from 5–8 PM, Friday and Saturday from 5–9 PM, Sunday from 5–8 PM.

Plan around the occasion, then compare the vibe

The safest approach is to plan around the posted dinner hours, especially for Friday or Saturday. Midweek can work if Wednesday or Thursday from 5–8 PM fits the schedule. Sunday is also listed from 5–8 PM. Since no verified lunch service is listed, treat Gracie's as a dinner plan.

For broader planning, use our full Providence restaurants guide alongside our full Providence hotels guide and our full Providence bars guide. If you are comparing the wider Providence dining landscape, consider Gracie's alongside other local choices such as Downtown Providence, Birch, CHOP - Culinary Hub of Providence, Suya Joint Providence, Viva Mexico Cantina Grill.

Frequently Asked Questions

How far ahead should I plan for Gracie's?

Plan around the posted dinner hours: Gracie's is closed Monday and Tuesday, open Wednesday and Thursday from 5–8 PM, Friday and Saturday from 5–9 PM, Sunday from 5–8 PM. For a specific weekend dinner, checking timing in advance is the safer move.

Can I eat at the bar at Gracie's?

Do not count on bar seating unless the restaurant confirms it, since the verified details here do not list seating format. If bar dining matters, confirm directly with Gracie's before you go, or compare the plan with another Providence option such as Birch.

Does Gracie's handle dietary restrictions?

Dietary accommodation details are not verified here. If anyone in your party has a strict restriction or allergy, contact Gracie's directly before visiting.

What should I wear to Gracie's?

Gracie's lists a smart-casual dress code, so aim for polished dinner attire rather than very casual clothes.

Location

194 Washington St, Providence, RI 02903

Providence, United States

Compare Gracie's

Is Gracie's Worth It?

Venue	Booking Difficulty
Gracie's	Easy
Birch	Unknown
Downtown Providence	Unknown
CHOP - Culinary Hub of Providence	Unknown
Suya Joint Providence	Unknown
Viva Mexico Cantina Grill	Unknown

Comparable nearby venues by cuisine and price for this tier.

Also Consider

Birch, Progressive American, Progressive American
Downtown Providence, Notable alternative
CHOP - Culinary Hub of Providence, Notable alternative
Suya Joint Providence, Notable alternative
Viva Mexico Cantina Grill, Notable alternative

How Gracie's compares in Providence

Gracie's is the more occasion-oriented choice in this set: choose it when the group wants a polished downtown dinner and a wine program with recognized credibility. Birch is the sharper cross-shop for diners specifically seeking Progressive American cooking, while Gracie's is the safer recommendation when the wine component and celebration feel matter more than chasing a tighter culinary niche.

Downtown Providence and CHOP - Culinary Hub of Providence read as broader Providence options rather than direct special-occasion substitutes. Use them when location or flexibility is driving the decision. For a more casual, value-first meal, Suya Joint Providence and Viva Mexico Cantina Grill are better fits; they make more sense for relaxed groups than for a dressed-up dinner built around wine and pacing.