Pot Au Feu - Providence

Been going to Pot au Feu for 30 years. Excellent country French food, awesome staff and the owner greets everyone. The cassolet is excellent. Everything is very good. Don't miss the snails. The salad is what it should be.

Bread was a huge disappointment. Mushy interior with barely any crust. Like a store bought italian. It was served warm though. Butter provided was excellent. Creamy and salty. Escargot was burnt. Parsley was a burnt crust on the bottom of the serving dish. Foie gras was excellent. Creamy and flavorful with a warm cherry(? )compote to top with. Mushroom soup was earthy and creamy but could have used some sherry and was barely above room temperature. Boeuf a la Bourguignon was excellent although served at room temperature. Tender and excellent flavor. Gratinee potato side dish was creamy and cheesy although potatotes were undercooked. Duck was perfect. Crispy exterior and tender and moist interior and raspberry sauce was nice complement. . House potatoes side and ratatoille were excellent. Creme brulee lacked flavor and was excessively sweet. Crepes suzette was served cold and was flavorless and the crepes were like soggy crackers. Ambience was pleasant. Crowded but still comfortable. Two top table was extremely crowded. Felt like we were always knocking things over. Service was disorganized and unattentive and we were given the wrong bill at the end.

Pot au Feu is by far the best French cuisine in Rhode Island. I've been going eating here since the early 2000s and highly recommend it to anyone who loves French cuisine or is just curious. The atmosphere is very nice. While it's not super spacious you have a wonderful personalized experience with your dining party and do not feel cramped. The service is superb; you are guaranteed an attentive, knowledgeable server who can help you navigate the menu. The food menu offers a wide variety of choices from house specialties to classics; the drink menu is impressive with special cocktails. I highly recommend Pot au Feu to anyone interested in fine dining at a French restaurant in an enjoyable, quaint setting.

Somehow, my Open Table reservation was missing from the restaurant computer, and we had driven up from CT and gotten a hotel for the night. Bob Burke was as accommodating a host as he could be. He had an amazing table, where we were able to have a conversation throughout our meal. An oasis in a bustling restaurant. I confess that I forgot the waitperson 's name, but her daughter is working there as well. She gave me great recommendations, I tried her personal favorite, and the boulliabase was a dish that will bring me back,...many times. The check was quite reasonable, and the food quality is spot on. You won 't leave hungry, or disappointed. Once you have enjoyed a meal, ask about the special cooking classes, where you will learn how to cook, not how to copy a recipe. A GREAT birthday or holiday gift to a special someone and 3 of their friends. You don 't have to believe me go find out for yourself. Don 't be afraid to dress it up a little, I am sure Bob will be wearing his bowtie!

Everything was perfect! The Boeuf a la Bourguignon and Duck with orange and raspberry reduction are amazing. The desserts are fantastic too. Our waitress was the best and extremely friendly; she recommend a bottle of wine based on prefer taste and it was spot on. When in Providence, I highly recommend this restaurant. I cannot wait to go back.