Love the atmosphere. Great service. Steve at the bar has been here for 10 years. Does a great job. Not too many places have a GM that works every day. Christopher is unbelievable always making sure everybody's taking care of. And the food is up to par. I have eaten here a few times because of the events at the auditorium next door. So I can attest to the consistency. Enjoy.

Stopped by Public Kitchen and Bar before a show at the Vets. This was a great experience! Excellent food in a lovely setting. August our server was very helpful and attentive. We definitely will return @

The only reason we did not give the restaurant five stars was due to the host, who we later learned was actually the Manager. We stayed at the hotel and came to get take out on a Saturday night, the first person we encountered was rude, dismissive and did almost everything in his power to turn us away. We ended up going to the bar to order takeout and the bartender couldn't have been more helpful and friendly. We returned for breakfast the next morning and the staff was also amazing. Hard to believe that the only person we had a problem with was the manager.

Such a great breakfast spot! Our waitress was amazing and offered to mix cinnamon into the batter for me because I mentioned how much I liked it. The ambiance is super nice and the tables are well spaced out!! The pancakes with cinnamon honey butter are absolutely incredible. Can't recommend enough! Also super close to Providence Place Mall. It's in a hotel (I think?) but anyone can eat there and it has its own entrance. Just note it closes until dinner time at 11:00 am!!

What a wonderful evening at the Public Kitchen and Bar. We were seated at a lovely round booth by the very pleasant host and manager and were able to talk comfortably. Our wonderful server, Lindsay was patient and helpful as we tried to decide between a number of menu items. The menu is brimming with a wide array of appetizers including several inviting salads, and pizzas. It was a challenge to make a choice but we decided to share the phenomenal fig and prosciutto pizza, consisting of goat cheese, truffled arugula, caramelized onion, and just the right amount of a honey/ balsamic glaze. It was delightful. Our next course was the perfectly prepared spinach salad. The balance of the generous amount of candied walnuts, gorgonzola, poached pears, and balsamic dressing created a very tasty and healthy treat! And, then, the main event, our entrees, were beautifully presented and equally delicious. My entree choice was spectacular, the house brined pork tenderloin which was served with dijon whipped mashed potatoes and topped with scrumptious sugar snap peas and a pineapple demi-glaze. WOW! Couldn't finish that generous portion, but am really looking forward to tomorrow's meal as is my husband when he finishes his savory Rigatoni al Forno Bolognese with meatballs, and Italian sausage in a pink vodka sauce all baked with Italian cheeses. Although there was little room for dessert, my husband could not resist the key lime pie and as I stole a bite or two, I was quite happy that he did order it!! Great food/excellent chef, lovely atmosphere, and definitely a staff of friendly people.

Public bar is hidden inside the beautiful Renaissance hotel. The decor is unlike any other restaurant, very cool and modern. I sat at the bar and ordered a glass of white wine and the salmon. Service was very fast and Kristen the bartender was super nice! The salmon came with spinach and fingerling potatoes which were roasted to perfection. I recommend anybody in the downtown Providence area to give this place a try!

Pleasantly surprised by this place, I'm surprised it has so many negative reviews! Public Kitchen & Bar is located inside the Marriott Renaissance. The ambience is really classy and the location is convenient to the movie theater, mall, downtown, etc. The cocktail, beer, and wine menu is pretty extensive. I had the white sangria ($11) and it was tasty and decently strong. I wasn't too hungry so I just had a side order of fries ($6), but they do have a vegan option in the form of an Impossible burger. They also have plenty of gluten-free options. Your meal might be pricey if you go for an expensive option like the salmon or steak, but they also have some more affordable dinner options like sandwiches and pizza. The service was great! They were not too busy--seemed to be mostly guests of the hotel--and our server was really attentive. We had a large group and everything went smoothly without a hitch. Public Kitchen & Bar isn't the most creative or unique restaurant out there but it's a solid option for American food and drinks in an upscale setting!

Located on the Temple floor of the Renaissance, this restaurant is great! I opted to sit at the bar and I was greeted by a friendly bartender, Kyle. He was so nice and attentive. I ordered a drink as I checked out the vibes of the bar. So cool! Definitely had a speakeasy vibe! The bar was full of road warriors like myself so nice that it was a chill vibe. The food here is delicious too. Even though it's "hotel" food, it really isn't! I got the seared tuna ahi and a side salad. So light and fresh! Love having an easy option when I travel.