The George on Washington St.

1st time! It was a wonderful experience. We will return again very soon.

Whenever we go to Trinity Rep we always have dinner at The George, which is just around the corner. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, as are all of the staff. The food and drinks are expensive but definitely worthwhile. They also have less complicated fare like burgers. Make a reservation early. We park at the nearby Civic Center Garage but there are many places to park. Use a parking app like SpotHero to save a spot at the best price. Easy to get to from Route 95 in downtown Providence.

Carlos was a wonderful waiter! Very attentive and knowledgeable. I have a gluten allergy and he assured me that he communicated this to the chef.

Disorganized service, excessive delays, lack of leadership, and little accountability made this a very disappointing experience overall. What stood out most was the absence of visible management during a clearly failing service. The night felt completely mismanaged, and it seemed like comped desserts were expected to make up for major operational issues rather than anyone stepping in to take ownership or apologize. I made an 8:30pm reservation expecting a polished, well run experience, but the entire evening showed major breakdowns in service, communication, and execution, along with a huge failure in leadership and management that night. When we arrived, we stood at the host stand for roughly 10 minutes without being acknowledged while staff stayed focused on their computer and conversations. We were not seated until 9:10pm, and that only happened after I spoke up. Several other guests around us were clearly frustrated, and one group even left after an argument about the wait. Once seated, things continued to slide. Two of the main entrées, the filet and rack of lamb, were unavailable, which was surprising for a place presenting itself as upscale. The crab cakes lacked freshness and tasted more like a frozen product than something made in house. We were seated at 9:10pm and did not receive our food until almost 11:00pm. When the food finally arrived, my ribeye ordered medium came out extremely overcooked, well beyond well done. By that point the long wait and inconsistent execution made the meal feel like an afterthought. Even the smaller details did not match the atmosphere they aim for. Host staff were dressed casually, menus were paper, and there was very little warmth or energy from anyone on the floor. Providence has plenty of restaurants that get hospitality right, which made this experience especially disappointing.

Service was excellent