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Delivery
No
Payment
Credit Cards Accepted
Parking
Valet, Street
Good for Kids
No
Attire
Business casual, no hats or jeans
Alcohol
Yes - Full Bar
Reservations
Yes
Cuisines:
Steakhouse,
American,
Breakfast,
Brunch
Price Point
$$$
$ - Cheap Eats (Under $10)
$$ - Moderate ($11-$25)
$$$ - Expensive ($25-$50)
$$$$ - Very Pricey (Over $50)
WiFi
No
Outdoor Seats
Yes
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With a menu that claims "Life is short, Order dessert first", XO Steak House celebrates the marriage of fine food, wine and funky art. We serve the finest Black Angus Steaks, aged 21 – 28 days for maximum flavor and tenderness. While relaxing in XO’s sophisticated, sexy, and romantic atmosphere you can enjoy wine from the extensive wine list or one of the many noteworthy menu items such as the Bento Box filled with Tempura Mushroom Fries, Rhode Island Calamari, Teriyaki Beef, and Lobster Wontons or the XO Filet, a 10 oz. Filet with Seared Scallops, Roasted Asparagus, & Macadamia Nut Butter. XO also boasts a private wine room that seats 6 to 8 people for an exclusive evening with great ambiance and XO’s superior service. In addition to being named "The hippest restaurant in Providence" by Chef’s Magazine and "Rhode Island’s Most Romantic Restaurant" by the Providence Pheonix. Located on the East Side and near Downtown Providence, XO Steak House is close to Rhode Island’s best museums, theatres, Providence Water fire & luxurious day spas. XO is close to and easy to get to from the Biltmore, Hotel Providence, The Westin, & other area hotels, Inn’s and Bed & Breakfasts located in Providence. Ask your concierge of feel free to call us at 401.273.9090.
07/04/2011 - Pasco Loffredo
I had dinner with three friends at the new XO on Saturday night, July 2, 2011. The service was extremely slow, a problem that I had had with the old Cafe Noir. We arrived at 8:15 PM and a drink order was taken about 10 minutes later. The drinks did not arrive for nearly another 30 minutes. We ordered entrees about 9:00 and the entrees did not arrive until after 10:00. Problems with the bar and the kitchen?? The food was very good but the wait for it was unreasonable and will be a consideration in any future reservation. I eat out 3 to 4 times per week, (Blaze, Red Stripe, Siena, Zooma, Prime, Flemings, Gracies, Cafe Nuovo) and never wait that long for food and/or drink.
Also, it was a Waterfire night but that is no excuse for bad service. A restaurant should be able to resonably serve food and drink when full. Isn't that after all the restaurant's goal, to be full. (In fact there were a few empty tables at the time that we were there.)
I had this problem with the old Cafe Noir and hoped that staffing changes would be made at the new XO that would eliminate the long wait for food and drink. The restaurant needs staff training and restaurant and kitchen management training. The manager was not paying attention to the details of what was happening in the dining room.
As to the bar, the bartenders were clearly paying much more atention to the people eating at the bar than to the service bar for the restaurant. The unavoidable conclusion is that they were working harder on tips for which they kept a higher percentage than doing thier jobs properly.
One more try, then if there is not substantial improvement, the restaurant is off the list.
My daughters and a group of friends are going to the restaurant next weekend. Let's see how things go.
06/05/2011 - trish
Food is amazing! How could you complain when you are eating local farm fresh foods made by a Chef who knows how to create a beautifully delicious meal. The redesign is lively and inviting and the new drink menu has some fantastic martinis:)
If you want a fabulous meal that tastes heavenly. go to XO Cafe!
03/05/2008 - Ric
Food is overpriced . Bad service
03/05/2008 - MenuPix User
overpriced food, poor service
01/19/2008 - MenuPix User
OVERPRICED!!! The winelist is way too expensive, my steak was mediocre, and the rest of the meal was just OK. Not worth it.
12/23/2006 - Amy
Steaks are delicous every time we come here. It's a great go to for a special occasion. A bit pricey, but steaks are very good. Great martini's (but aren't they all).
As for dessets - they are listed first on the menu if that tells you anything. Creme brulee is yummy.
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