Providence Restaurants with a WaterFire View
WaterFire, Providence's signature attraction, draws thousands of visitors to the city every year. It's an experience that shouldn't be missed. A stroll along the event route engages your senses with flickering firelight, the scent of wood smoke, enchanting music and more. You'll encounter local vendors and performers, including living statues, as you take in the view of the lighted river.
While we love the up-close-and-personal experience at WaterFire, we'd also suggest extending your evening to include dinner at one of the downtown restaurants with a river view. Relax on the patio, enjoy the brazier lighting, do a little people watching and have a nice meal in style. Do keep in mind that these restaurants fill up quickly on WaterFire nights. We recommend making a reservation at least a week in advance of your planned visit.
Restaurants with a River View
Upcoming WaterFire Dates
WaterFire is a multisensory experience that has drawn hundreds of thousands of visitors to the city. This series of bonfires installed on the three rivers of Downtown Providence entices with aromatic wood smoke, flickering firelight and enchanting music.Onshore programming and vendors open at 4:30 PM
WaterFire Holiday Basin Lighting
WaterFire is a multisensory experience that has drawn hundreds of thousands of visitors to the city. This series of bonfires installed on the three rivers of Downtown Providence entices with aromatic wood smoke, flickering firelight and enchanting music. Supported by: GoProvidenceOnshore programming and vendors open at 4:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is WaterFire Providence?
WaterFire is Providence's signature attraction, featuring flickering fires along the river, the scent of wood smoke, music, local vendors, and performers like living statues.
- Which Providence restaurants have a view of WaterFire?
Restaurants with a river view include Cafe Nuovo, The Capital Grille, Hemenway's Restaurant, and Jacky's Waterplace Restaurant.
- Do I need a reservation for dinner on a WaterFire night?
Yes. River-view restaurants fill up quickly on WaterFire nights, so it's best to reserve at least a week in advance.
- Where is Cafe Nuovo?
Cafe Nuovo is at One Citizens Plaza in downtown Providence, overlooking the river. Reservations are available through OpenTable.
- Where is The Capital Grille in Providence?
The Capital Grille is at 10 Memorial Blvd. in downtown Providence.
- Can I watch the WaterFire lighting from a restaurant?
Yes. Several downtown restaurants with river views let you relax on the patio, watch the brazier lighting, and enjoy dinner at the same time.