Napa on Providence

Absolutely gorgeous place! And great food! Best chicken and waffles I have ever had! Also, try the scrimshaw pilsner!

Parking lot was full. If there were directions to an overflow lot, I missed them. I parked at a nearby bank and worried all through lunch that I might be towed!
Reception was warm and helpful and seated my group quickly though we didn't have reservations and the restaurant was nearly full. Unfortunately, the back room in which we were seated was chilly, to the point of discomfort.
I'd planned to get soup but the selection was very limited. Instead I ordered just two sides and am so glad I did! The mashed butternut squash and the sauteed mushrooms were both excellent and the quantities, generous. My colleagues ordered salads with grilled chicken. They were pleased.
The service was above average. Great teamwork among the waiter, busboys, and kitchen staff, but our waiter disappeared and left us wondering how to get our drinks refilled.
Separate checks were offered and happily provided.

What a great restaurant! I went to a bridal shower there. We were offered a selection of salads and true to me, I changed them to my tastes. They were amazingly gracious, and the food rocked! Great breads, can't wait to go back!

We visited during Restaurant Week and really enjoyed it. It was great to try it like this and now we know we want to go back. They have a very good wine list, but I chose to bring my own bottle and pay the $15 corkage fee. The wines by the glass seemed limited, but an extensive list for bottles. They were very busy, but service was excellent and not overbearing. We did feel slightly rushed though. The Napa house salad was an interesting twist and good dressing. The Hanger steak was good, but do not get it medium rare like I did. It is not that great of a cut of meat to get by on anything less than medium. Mussels in the pink cream sauce was AWESOME. I wanted a cup of the sauce to take home.

I had the short rib hash and it was amazing! I also tried a piece of the hanger steak and that was delicious as well. The mimosas were a perfect ratio of champagne to orange juice. We got a carafe for $18 which wasn't bad. Service was good and the ambiance was nice. I'd recommend this for brunch again.