Nick's on Broadway

Went to Nick's on Broadway last night with my parents and a few of their friends. Being a tiny place (roughly 35 person seating) I knew to make a reservation far in advance. What I didn't remember was that Nick's often makes you wait even when you have a reservation. O man was it worth the wait and cavetching from the older people in our group. We all had opted for the "four-course savory menu" which brings four small courses of some of the finest local food you can get in Rhode Island. A Nick's staple and signature is the Oysters with capers. If you are a true Rhode Island foodie you love oysters, just part of the deal, and these are perfect. The toppings don't detract from the purity of the oyster nor are the covered by the Oyster's subtle taste. The other standout course was the corn-crusted bluefish over barley in pesto. Good stuff. The tasting menu is on the pricy side (60 dollars per person) so I wouldn't recommend it on a value proposition. But as a pure pallet pleaser there are few places in Providence that can delight as Nick's does. The combination of local food (a bit over presented in that everything's origin is given alongside the dish) and perfectly executed sauces is a delight.