Black Sheep

We got seated and told our waitress was in the bathroom and she would be out. Was in there for the first 20 minutes of our service did not take our drinks, order or anything. She then brought us our food. The ketchup tasted like alcohol and had a funky smell. I asked her about it she then said she’ll check it out and I could hear her mocking saying “it doesn’t even smell like anything” turns out the ketchup had been fermenting. Then when it was time to pay the guy brought us our check. Which was $55 total. The lady then came back and we were talking amongst ourselves about how we were gonna pay our friend that was giving her card to pay since we couldn’t split the check. There was three of us total. She then took the card ran it, came back and said she went ahead and added gratuity did not tell us ahead of time that it was added before she ran it. She added 20% when she did not do anything the whole time to even deserve that kind of tip. And the food was not that great anyways chicken tenders tasted like sonic chicken tenders. Was very disappointed. Overly priced for what it is. Came back to make a correction with the check and the lady was arguing how we were paying our friend the money when it had nothing to do her. Don’t come here, wouldn’t recommend.

Went to a drag brunch. The service was so poor we had to ask the waiter twice in 20 min just to order drinks. Then the food finished in 10 min and everyone was just waiting in the line for 20 min. They organized 3 drag brunches within 2 hours gap between each other. If you are going to be greedy and have so many brunches in a single day then at least have the food ready on time. The drag kweens were great but other than that it’s bad food and service. Do not recommend at all.

stopped in before a concert, place was just about empty (I know why now) waitress was miserable no greeting, just bad attitude, seemed to be the vibe as the bartenders were all very sour. there are plenty more options available......food was ok, basically an unhappy staff. horrible experience, go elsewhere.

Aug 2025: what happened to this place? The only server in the place was so rude, no care in the world, chit chatting with another employee and friend while we waited 10mins to order (and also get our food off the dang line). I felt like we were a nuisance and she was annoyed that we were here. Btw, 6ish on a Friday night? Dead. Am I old and now this place is just a club now? If you're looking for rap music with a heavy beat, a mean server and expensive sliders - this is your place. 1-2yrs ago: A fav when stopping through for a show somewhere in Prov. Food is yummy, beers on tap - on point! The wings are the best! Make sure to stop by to say hi to the friendly servers and enjoy a cold brew 🍻

Food was ok and the server was good up until the point where we went to pay and she said we couldn’t split the bill and after we all agreed I went to pay and wasn’t told gratuity was added on nor was it anywhere on the bill to begin with. She added a 20% tip as the gratuity and she did nothing but bring us our food and ketchup packets after we told her the ketchup smelt like alcohol because it had started to ferment in the bottle. Went back to get gratuity taken off and she said that she added it thinking we weren’t going to tip when I was gonna tip cash so she finally took off the gratuity after I stated the website said gratuity was only added to party’s 5 or more per her website. The guy who took our order was amazing great service from him but the lady who brought our food and check who was the manager was the one who did all of the stuff I stated.

Quaint little spot was shocked when I walked in and the menu was mostly just bar food cuz I was really hoping to get the protein bowl again but the bar food was still good. Atmospheres always good.

2 stars is being very kind but the server was nice. We have a lot of questions about the food here. The home fries were hard and undercooked. The chef sent fries out later after agreeing they were not cooked properly. The waffles were soggy and hard at the same time. They absolutely cannot be made fresh in house to order. They have only sugar free fake maple syrup. I don't know how this place is still open for brunch. The DJ on Sunday was fine and played good 90s hip hop which was the highlight of our visit. Steer clear and find somewhere else.

Went with my sister and a friend. The bartender was incredibly rude from the start. We got like 2 drinks and just sat and talked. After an hour she told us to leave because we'd be "loitering." Crazy in my opinion. The bar half empty too so it wasn't like we were taking up any space.

My flight attendant friends and I stumbled into The Black Sheep in Providence after a long, rainy drive. It's a total hole-in-the-wall kind of spot, but in the best way. There's plenty of seating, the lights are low and cozy, and the vibe is super chill. The music was really good and we pretty much sang the entire time we were there LOL. The guys behind the bar were great, super attentive and helpful without hovering. We all ordered burgers with fries, and honestly, they were exactly what we needed. Fresh, juicy, and perfectly done. We each got a beer too, and while the first round came out a little flat, the bartender immediately replaced them without hesitation and made sure our water glasses stayed full all night. For three people, the total came out to about $60, which was not bad at all for solid food, good service, and a laid-back spot to unwind after a long day. Definitely worth checking out if you want an unpretentious bar with good energy and even better burgers.

Had an event nearby at the a Providence Improv Guild and we had time before the event so we stopped in at Black Sheep. Love the chill, relaxed sports bar yet hip eatery vibe! Music felt like we were on a beach in Jamaica. The service here was great! Staff are so friendly. I had the best grilled Caesar wrap I've ever eaten. It was loaded with chicken, a perfect amount of Caesar dressing and lettuce. I loved that they added in croutons for an unexpected crunch and that they slightly grilled the wrap. Just talking about it I want another one. My friend had the chicken avocado sliders. Those were flavorful. The perfect bite. The curly fries were ok also but I'd skip those next time and leave extra room for the wrap or sliders. They've got a good variety of beverages: beer, seltzers, light beer, hard cider, wine, and cocktails. I had a Coors light, my friend had a Whalers blueberry lemon hard seltzer. I tried a sip. It was crisp, light, and refreshing. I'd definitely return here again.

old waitress took my actual id food was fire so that's why it's not 1 star......................... serve your customers who are 21+

Music was fire. Can really get packed here and you'd have to find on street parking or a walkable garage fyi. A good mix of people from college crowd to mid 30s-esque. Vibes are lit. Bartenders don't ignore you.

Thursday is wings night at the Black Sheep. $.50 wings (sold 10 at a time). Thursday night is my rehearsal night at the Providence Improv Guild which is a few doors down at AS220, so this special may be dangerous as I can see my self here before every rehearsal because the wings were good! Deep fried and lean, the wings were well sauced. I had the buffaque and the buffalo. The buffalo had a nice kick to it. A bit spicier than your typical buffalo which I appreciated. The place has the feel of a nice neighborhood bar, with drag brunch, trivia nights and DJs depending on the night.

Stopped in before an event downtown. The food was amazing. I had the crispy chicken sliders. Chicken was crispy and very tasty. My friend got the grilled chicken Caesar wrap we did half and half. The wrap was so good and I liked that they had crotons in the wrap for extra crunch. The curly fries were good just wish there was more of them. The drinks were spot on, found my new seltzer. Lemon blueberry by whalers. No after taste. The service was great nice and attentive. Loved the vibe music was great a little bob Marley to Cypress Hill. Will return for the music and to test other selections on the menu.

My experience tonight was atrocious. I got unlucky and came here on a Tuesday when Barry Manilow was playing at the AMP down the street so the 70+ age group was packing the restaurants of Providence. My table for 2 was able to place our drink orders within 15 minutes, however we waited another half hour to get the beer on tap we both ordered. The beer came just before our burgers did, but we had to ask for the missing sauce that should have been on the burgers which took another 5 minutes to get. At that point we just wanted to eat and get out of there, it was clear there was a staffing issue. I don't like to tip low but I had to make an exception in this case. The waitress told us at the end that it was a combination of a large crowd and two new staff members that caused the slow service. At least they were aware. This was my second time eating here and both visits I have not been impressed at all. The best thing going for this place is a large selection of overpriced cocktails.

Food was excellent; their sliders are terrific. Bartender was friendly and very inviting. Would definitely come back here again, or frequent it if I lived here!

Went for my daughter's birthday. It was a surprise and we did a drag brunch bit was spectacular. The drag queens were great and the show was phenomenal. The food was great also. Had the eggs Benedict and chicken and waffles soo good. Had a little bit of everything actually and it was all great. Waitresses were right there every time we needed something. Want to go back immediately. Soo much fun. Definitely do this even if not special occasion.

Came here for #rifoodfights #bestburger. Had their burger. For a smash burger, it was very tasty. Also had their bbq nachos. Bbq chicken was good, only weird part was the cheese sauce harden very quickly and was not fluid. Still was very tasty. Service was very good.

They used to have the best Tuesday night in Providence with taco tuesdsy and R&B, but now.....BOOOOOOOOOOOOORING

Oh my goodness what a time I had. I went to The Black Sheep for a Drag Queen Hocus Pocus brunch and I blast!!!! The drag queens were so entertaining, friendly and absolutely funny. The food was great, the drinks were good and I will be returning! For all wondering about parking, due to the location being in the center of Providence- don't worry, there are two large parking lots nearby that makes it a short walk.

Went here on a Wednesday night with a couple of friends for a drag bingo event. The restaurant itself is on the small side & darkly lit. The tables that I observed sat somewhere between 6-10 people; not sure if this is their normal set up, or if this is just how they set up for the event. We ended up having to sit with people we didn't know, which was OK. Service was on the slow side, but it was jam-packed. The menu was pretty limited. Again, not sure if this is how it normally is or if this is just how it was for the event. My friends got fried pickles, sweet potato fries, and chicken fingers. The chicken fingers were ginormous and definitely enough to share. They seemed to have really enjoyed the food with the only complaint being that the fried pickles were a little on the salty side. They also ordered the Diablo Ocho margarita; it was way too spicy for their palate, which means it would've been perfect for mine...lol! The other people seated at our table got a salad; let me tell you, it was HUGE and looked incredible. The event itself was fun. I want to say there were 10 games as well as a door, prize and 50-50 raffle. The prize payouts were not monetary; they were gift bags with what looked like maybe wine in it? Can't be sure... I didn't win anything... Lol! The performers were super funny, and we sat right near them, which was great because we got to interact with them. I'd definitely consider coming back for an event; maybe for drag brunch next time.

We came here for brunch on a Sunday afternoon and there was only 1 table occupied when we walked in. After about an hour, 2 big groups came and the restaurant was becoming more packed. There are plenty of tables for small or big groups which is convenient. We started with the Papa Poutine Fries which is fries with Black Sheep Gravy and melted cheese curds. The portion of this dish could be a whole meal itself. The dish was so good!! The fries were so crispy and you can get that nice cheese pull. It was not smothered in gravy, everything about this was perfect. For entrees, we had the Breakfast Bomb which is shaved steak, mushrooms, onions, pepper, american cheese over tater tots topped with a sunny side up egg. This dish was the bomb! Everything in this dish was great and fresh and crispy and I'm starting to drool thinking about this again. The portion was so huge that I had to bring it back home for the next day. For someone who loves tater tots, this dish was amazing. It tasted like eating cheeseburger with tater tots. My husband had the Black Sheep Benny which is poached eggs, canadian bacon, hollandaise sauce, English muffin with homefries. He enjoyed his meal and brought home a portion of it too. Service was great, the waitress was really attentive and friendly. For the price and the huge portions, I would definitely recommend coming here. The vibe of the place was great too. There are also some interesting cocktails on the menu and I'll have to try it next time.

horrible experience, stopped in before concert. waitress was miserable, no greeting, she was hostile. it was a Saturday and there were about 6 people in restaurant (that should of been an indicator) food was okay. even the bartenders were angry and miserable it was a very disappointing and weird experience. would not recommend at all very unhappy and unwelcoming experience.........

Drag Show "Not" Went for the drag show on Pride weekend and was not impressed , now mind you I had been twice before and the show was amazing. Not because of the performers they were beautiful as usual yet the dj "DJ Gotti" his equipment shit the bed ! He needs a new computer and needs to make sure his equipment is up to par before each performance. "Invest some of the money he has made over the past years" His energy totally was negative after the fact and all he could do is stuff his face with food .I did not go to see the ladies lip sync , I went for the performance, they gave free shots yet they should have not charged the patrons for the non drag show that was received, not to mention the food they served was greasy and could have been better prepared. Some people did not eat as their was not a sufficient amount or many people had more than one plate! High light was the raspberry soap I brought at the vendor fair outside. signed Mastercard declined

Even though I got this food through Grub Hub it was DELICIOUS! I've been struggling to find some decently priced yummy food, and I found the place. I ordered the Philly cheesesteak (would eat again), tacos (definitely not Mexican, but maybe RI tacos), and tater tots with the Mac and cheese. The sides were definitely not as good as the entres; I did order everything right before closing time, so that probably paid a part in it. The food arrived quickly, still warm and the deep fried Oreos made up for EVERYTHING! Super quick, super flavor, and would 100% recommend!

Best visit here yet. Not usually a fist choice for me, but this visit's food gave me high hopes for return visits... Stopped in for #RIFoodFights #BestSandwichRI. I grabbed a steak and cheese and because it was Taco Tuesday, I grabbed a fish taco and steak taco. The steak and cheese was one of the best I have had since my neighborhood shop closed over 10 years ago. A lot of steak without a lot of bulky bread. Well mixed cheese with the steak, tender and full of flavor. Would recommend the steak and cheese and the fish taco. The steak taco was good, but not a top contender like the steak and cheese and fish taco. Steak on the taco was convenient because it is cut into small cubes so they don't pull out when biting the taco, but lacked a lil flavor for me, but I am picky with my meats. After eating this meat backed steak and cheese, I wasn't sure I would have work for the tacos, but I devoured both, and the fish taco stood out as a new favorite. I ate them too fast to take any photos of the tacos.

This was another stop in this year's RI Food Fights Burger Blowout. It is a big sports bar with plenty of table and bar seating. I got their burger offering which was their standard burger (added bacon). This was one of the tastiest burgers I've had so far in this year's competition. No added sauce, just the burger seasoning and it was excellent. They also had fried Oreos, which was the perfect ending to the meal. The bartender was very nice and she made sure I was happy with everything. I will def come back for more.

Went for brunch it was a great time. The plates are big but delicious our waitress was nice quick and suggested the steak tots. They had a live DJ and he was playing all the jams! It was the best of vibes the food was delicious the drinks even better definitely do the mimosa bucket! Will be back it was a fun time!

This place was pretty awful. At 5 pm dinner while the globetrotters were in town here with my young kids and they were playing music full of swears, the app came out at the exact same time as the main dishes, and the pulled pork nachos had a giant nasty chunk of fat in it. We were pretty much repulsed by this place. Also came here a week or two prior for a work party and the staff snuck a gratuity into a three drink bar tab. Luckily I noticed. Overall, I'd stay away.

We were here for drag queen brunch and it was a lot of fun. Food was ok and had a good variety of vegan options.

While in Providence I stopped in here for a quick round of drinks. I didn't stay long as I was only in town for a short time and trying to make it to as many places as possible. We sat at a table and received prompt service from the bartender. When we were there they were decorated super fun for Cinco de Mayo! I would recommend checking them out.

Lunch time is always a good time during the day. Especially if you are having a late lunch. Actually it was perfect to have a late lunch here. I wasn't looking to walk into a place that was packed. All I wanted was to order some food, fill my belly and be on my way. Walking in for a late lunch this place was nearly deserted, only one other person in here when I entered. I walked right up to the bar, took a stool and waited a bit. I was greeted by a cheerful bartender who had a menu in my hands within seconds. I had looked it over and nothing was striking my fancy. I then noticed the specials for the day. What caught my eye was the burger of the day. Basically what this was was a Big Mac on steroids. Two beefy patties seasoned just right, lettuce, tomato, pickle, some cheese melted over the patties and this sauce, I cannot remember the name of it exactly, but it was a spicy mayo. This thing was a behemoth, wasn't even sure how I would eat it. The bartender had told me for a dollar more I could have added a third patty to this. I can tell you that it is not needed. The burger alone filled my belly and made me full, but I continued with my meal because I wanted the tots. Definitely get the tots with your burger, they are a nice addition and a nice break from the fries that you usually get with a burger. The tots were extra crispy on the outside and nice and hot on the inside. All of that food cost me $10, quite the meal at an amazing price. A great place to get a meal when in Providence, and by the looks of it a great place to hang out any time of the day. I like the old school arcade games they had.

Great stop to stop in and grab a bite and drinks before a game whether it's PC, Prov Bruins, pretty much anything at the AMP. Was going to a noon game and they were open serving food at 10am when most of the other places I walked by were closed, good decision stopping in there and good prices. Service was on point even as it started getting busy

We went for the drag brunch and were definitely not disappointed. The buffet items were all hot, fresh and delicious and the show was highly enjoyable.

Place is definitely budget, for sure. Highly recommend anywhere else to eat and drink.

I'll be real. I had no interest in going here from the outside looking in, which is fine, but it was raining so why not, we have money why not spend it. Walked up, the guy checking our ideas acted like he owned the place, and refused to let us in because "we are looking for more women to come in" lol. No line, nobody gives a shit about this place and i have weak security guards acting tough. If you have losers like this keeping money from your bar, im not interested and ill tell my friends the same

Wayyyy too loud for a Sunday at 1pm. Give the DJ the day off. My ears are still wringing and you're damaging your staffs hearing long term. That being said, I do like the huge TV's, ambiance and solid drink selection.

I'm unsure what this place is trying to be. The vibe is part sports bar, part gastro pub, and part downcity chic restaurant. Let me explain in greater detail... Sports Bar - there's a little bit of a divey component to the place, which isn't always a bad thing, but you will find lots of hand drawn graffiti on the bathroom walls that feels out of place. There are gigantic TVs everywhere, and the staff is dressed in athletic attire. They have a small but nice bar area with tons of beer options to choose from. Gastro pub - they feature a small menu consisting of interesting small plates, tasty appetizers, burgers, sandwiches, and salads. Downcity chic - they have a beautiful space showcasing exposed brick and big windows that slide open to bring the outside in. This restaurant is on the corner of a main road and near many places of cultural importance, you can do a lot of people watching from this spot. The bottom line is the food is good and the service is friendly, and I'm hoping that they figure out what they are trying to be and focus on doing that one thing really well so they have longevity in this location. Pro Tip: They host Drag Brunch once a month which is a lot of fun, so get a group of friends and go!

Disaster I am not going to spend much time on this review because I won't go back. The service was a total disaster, servers don't know the menu or disappear. 1. We had the wrong dishes brought to our table. 2. The server told me that dogfish 90 is a light beer. 3. I wanted to order a 40 ounce beer for fun and was told they were out, but then watched other servers bringing them to other tables. 4. Food took 40 minutes to come out. 5. Took 20 minutes to cash out. Why bother? I'll go get drunk at Muldowney's. Thanks

Thursday evening we called about seating for 12 and they put tables together for us. Appetizers and entrees were large. Many entrees can be shared by two. Service was a little slow. The chicken on the power bowls was too charred and the kids chicken fingers were over fried. Plates weren't taken away and the waitress didn't come over very often about additional drinks. The place wasn't very full.

I was walking around downtown Providence wondering what I was gonna do and I walked into black sheep. Immediately Alyssa greeted me at the door and told me 5 of the funniest jokes I've ever heard so I decided to stay.

DRAG BRUNCH WAS EVERYTHING! A friend and I were in town on a little road trip and came across this place on Yelp or Facebook, can't remember. So glad we went here before heading back home! The drag queens were so interactive and fun. they came to mingle before the show began. They did a bunch of songs and comedy. The show ended with a Spice Girls tune so I was over the moon! Food options were limited to a handful of choices but were really good. You could do bottomless mimosas or get a single. They were served in huge glasses so one was enough because we were still recovering from the night before lol. This place is cute. there are also a couple of arcade games and a decent bathroom, 5 stars!

I dont do this often but I've only tried one drink here, the rum bucket. It so super tasty, reminds me of sorbet. $10 for a 32oz juicy cocktail you cant go wrong. Service is always prompt regardless of how busy they are.

Came for a Friday night - pretty busy, two servers...DJ played rap mashups. Crowd was a mix - some pals from the bruins game, some groups of ladies, a few bro tables. Menu could use some work - cocktail list had punny names, but the oddest unbalanced combinations of cheap ingredients at standard prices. Beers were basic. Gave the rating three stars because this place seems content with mediocracy. If they upgraded the very fake looking palm trees, swapped out the different colored Christmas lists for some matching ones, and reworked their table layout, the ambience would be better. They're just shy of hitting the mark. We left and went to the Eddy on Eddy St two blocks over. Same prices, 10000% better drinks and ambiance.

Food was great service was great overall super fun environment. I will definitely be back

@becca h-why on earth would you let that go?! I don't like to be confrontational either but I would NEVER let that go. She should be fired for that, that is theft, and I'd demand my change. Don't be a doormat. I see your review was posted only two months ago-PLEASE have the restaurant look back into it so she can't continue to steal from other customers!!

Great spot! Really fun food choices and nice beer selection. Staff is very efficient and friendly. Even made some great suggestions for us. Will come back if in the area. I had the fish tacos which were very filling!

Very big fan of The Black Sheep! I have been here on two separate occasions over the past two months and both times have been great. There menu is not very big but hits all of the right buttons and will meet most cravings you may have. The first time I had gone with the pulled pork rice bowl which is a must get in my opinion. It has a nice mixture of flavors and quite filling. The second time I had gone with a sandwich special which was always amazing and it came with a mountain of tatar tots which I will never argue with. Service is great and they have solid beer list. It is in a food dense area of Providence but I feel like it will hold its own. Everything is great and the prices are beyond reasonable. You can go out have a nice meal and some drinks and not break the bank! I highly recommend.

I've visited the Black Sheep before for drinks but this time I went in for the wings. I didn't love the wing meat but the sauces were really good. I had the Marsala sauce and it tasted just like I was eating chicken Marsala. It was a little on the heavier side and even had some mushroom pieces thrown in. The buffaque was also pretty good, not too spicy and not too sweet. It's really big inside and gets super busy at nights. We went during the afternoon to avoid this and there was hardly anyone inside. There's a big bar and a good selection of beers to choose from. Also beware they charge extra if you want ranch or blue cheese on the side of your wings. It's not a huge deal in terms of money but the concept is pretty absurd to me.

This was my first visit to Black Sheep. I enjoyed drinks and socializing with co-workers, so I can't comment on the food, but the drink selection was pretty good. Decent amount of beers on tap. The staff was great. Quick and friendly. Didn't seem perturbed at all by us basically taking over the bar. Lots of fun, I would definitely return.

Great food that's better than just "pub food" Staff is super attentive and menu is reasonably priced. Highly recommend! Fries are delicious, crispy, and hot!

This bar is a very hip and trendy place! Definitely fit for a college town. Went there for drinks and apps, the food was good and the drinks were great. I got the Black Sheep Mule and it was so yummy! Definitely recommend this place! Friendly staff also. Pictured is the delicious BBQ Bacon Ranch Fries!

One of my favorite places to go for a drink in Providence. The food is decent, and they always have a good selection of beers on tap. They show soccer too, which is always a plus in my book! I don't think I've had a bad time here, always a good time!

What a fun place this is! We had made plans to come here after a 5K running race in the city. As we got nearer to meeting our friends here, we could hear loud music and singing from the outside. When my husband opened the front door, we both said "WHOA what have we got here!" It was Drag Sunday! Our friends had been waiting for us at a corner table and informed us that they were only serving brunch buffet for $18 pp. Darn it. We were looking forward to the wings they had on the menu. But no matter, we decided to at least stay for a round of drinks and enjoyed the fine entertainment in front of us before searching for those bbq chicken wings. We had a blast! The 3 drag queens were entertaining! I found out they do performance there every other Sunday afternoons. So if you want to check them out, call ahead to make sure it's the right Sunday. And most importantly if you are going there to see the show, bring your dollars to tip those lovely ladies. Good times!

This place is god awful. There is zero anything I can think of that's good about this place. Maybe the greeter and server because we were seated with a smile and greeted promptly by our server. The food is bland and bordering on blech. The atmosphere reeks of desperation. I did go here twice just because I usually chalk a first negative experience up to a bad night. But yeah, no. I will not recommend this place to anyone. The typica high providence prices for absolutely no reason. Back away is what I say

Came here for dinner and some drinks. My gin and tonic was great. My quinoa veggie burger was not. It was still cold in the center. The people I was with enjoyed their meals however. I guess I just ordered wrong. I will go back to drink and eat bar food for sure! Our waitress was nice and attentive even though it was busy.

Truly a 3.5 star type of a place. The menu/food isn't "elevated" but any means, but they certainly aren't going for that, either. What it is, though, is great greasy-bar food that soaks up the booze from a long day/night, and at an affordable price to boot.