Considered one of the town's best steak restaurants, Flemings Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar is a popular choice for a delicious steak dinner. The cozy space is done up in warm orange and red tones, creating a welcoming ambiance to share a meal. Pair your prime steak with a glass of wine from their 100-strong by-the-glass selection or opt for a bottle to share. The restaurant also offers private dining and conference rooms for business guests. Top picks here include the Prince Edward Island Mussels, braised short ribs, Wagyu New York steak, and Newport Filet Mignon. Reservations are recommended.

Hidden away in a small parking lot just behind Thayer Street, this cozy cafe is the place to go for a hearty meal, or to sip coffee and munch delicious cookies and pastries. The soup and sandwich combination is a favorite. The sandwiches are robust and the soups are flavorful. Whether you are alone or with a group of business colleagues, you are sure to find something to suit your taste. Perch at one of the cafe's window seats or in a quiet booth.

This cavernous restaurant and cafe/bar also doubles as an antique store. Housed in the old jewelry district's Imperial Place, the cafe offers music and performance nights (such as poetry readings), and popular contemporary cuisine, such as Italian, American and a range of other dishes. This is a favorite hangout for upscale Providence couples and singles seeking an interesting night out with a very attractive ambiance. A selection of antiques is on site for your browsing pleasure. The restaurant has a full service bar.

A number of Rhode Islanders choose Cranston's Twin Oaks as their special occasion restaurant. Rhode Island Monthly voted it the Best Restaurant for nine years running, and its steaks, seafood and hospitality have also garnered top citations. Twin Oaks has a businessman's luncheon, early bird specials, a children's menu and a senior citizens menu. Open for lunch and dinner every day but Monday, this grand traditional American dining experience is one to try when visiting Rhode Island. The restaurant has a full service bar.