CAV has occupied its Jewelry District loft since 1989, and the name spells out the concept: Cocktails, Antiques, Victuals. The dining room is packed with antiques, giving the place a museum-like feel that regulars mention as much as the food itself.
The front bar is a piece of history in its own right — a nineteenth-century mahogany bar purchased from Irreplaceable Artifacts in 1990, with documented provenance tracing it back to Pete's Tavern, the oldest tavern in New York.
The kitchen serves eclectic, contemporary dishes across lunch, weekend brunch, and dinner. Diners return for the lobster and eggs Benedict at brunch, along with dishes like shallot sun-dried tomato pasta, fried goat cheese appetizers, and baked Brie. A small courtyard offers outdoor seating in warmer months.
CAV has built a reputation as a longtime fixture of the Providence dining scene and a go-to spot for birthdays, celebrations, and other gatherings, known for attentive service on top of its eclectic setting.
The front bar is a piece of history in its own right — a nineteenth-century mahogany bar purchased from Irreplaceable Artifacts in 1990, with documented provenance tracing it back to Pete's Tavern, the oldest tavern in New York.
The kitchen serves eclectic, contemporary dishes across lunch, weekend brunch, and dinner. Diners return for the lobster and eggs Benedict at brunch, along with dishes like shallot sun-dried tomato pasta, fried goat cheese appetizers, and baked Brie. A small courtyard offers outdoor seating in warmer months.
CAV has built a reputation as a longtime fixture of the Providence dining scene and a go-to spot for birthdays, celebrations, and other gatherings, known for attentive service on top of its eclectic setting.