Restaurant Description
Local 121 is part of a landmark preservation project led by AS220. The arts organization bought the 24,000 square foot former Dreyfus Hotel in 2005 and renovated it into an affordable live-and-work space for artists, with an art gallery on the ground floor and a restaurant - Local 121. The Dreyfus hotel, built in the 1980's on Washington and Mathewson streets, served as dormitory from 1975-2000, and had been vacant ever since.

State Senator, Joshua Miller, and his wife Nancy Miller envisioned a restaurant that would not only stand out from the crowd and help define the downtown area as a "foodie" haven, but more importantly, create a restaurant that is ecologically, culturally, and agriculturally sustainable. Local 121 is aptly named for it's commitment to all things local as well as our physical location at 121 Washington Street.

We take seriously our obligation to our customers of providing the best each season has to offer. Our mission is to serve the best locally-raised foods available: vegetables harvested in season by local farmers who care about the health of their land and your food. Meats raised in sunshine on our New England pastures, with no inhumane confinement, antibiotics or growth hormones-ever. We work hard to avoid serving anything that's been genetically modified, packaged in a factory or transported very far. Our suppliers are small-scale New England farmers, cheese makers, and other food artisans we know by name. It's our goal to provide warm, gracious service and share our dedication of locally harvested ingredients with our patrons.

However, our commitment to local extends beyond our plates.

We recognize that by supporting local artists creates balance and sustains the cultural life of our community. That's why we actively support our local artists, from the tiny butter dishes on our tables to the large-scale photographs you see on our walls.

Best Known For...
Providing seasonal, regional, organic and sustainable cuisine is not a trend - it's a method of creating beautiful delicious dishes. By building relationships with local farmers and suppliers, we ensure that your food is fresh and healthful and has been harvested in a way that pays respect to land and sea.

Reviews and Awards
Rhode Island Monthly: Best renovation
Best private space for large group

Providence Phoenix: Best Bartender. Open Table award.

Service Type Sit Down Carry Out		Special Needs Organic Menu Items Wheelchair Access		Atmosphere Romantic Live Music Bar Scene
Meals Lunch Dinner		Banquet 50 - 100 People		Amenities TV Private Party Room Wi-fi late night djays
Attire Casual		Bar Info Full Bar Beer Wines Micro Brews specialty seasonal cocktail menu		Parking Valet Street