THE MENU : Some of the most perfectly designed dishes come out of Bayberry Garden , where servers suggest sharing amongst the table . Groups get a taste of sweet and savory smaller plates , larger main courses and a bunch of briny oyster options from the extensive raw bar ( which is also a prime seat in the house ). Chef Mike Seely might plate breaded eggplant under eggs Benedict instead of traditional toast . Dishes are veggie- and fresh-herb forward with seasonal squashes , roasted beets and fresh-plucked greens accenting carefully cooked proteins and flavor-bomb sauces . VIBE CHECK : With its climbing vines and planted trees , Bayberry is like dining in the middle of an indoor garden or terrarium . Colorful dishes parade out of the kitchen in a casual , unpretentious atmosphere where the cocktails are as alluring as the eyecandy clientele . GET : Order several shared plates to play the field backward from sweet to savory , including the croissant bread pudding with apple , caramelized white chocolate and Chantilly cream followed by fried Brussels sprouts with ’ nduja and peppercorn ranch . Smoked salmon toast with creme fraiche and pickled red onion is nice and light for daintier appetites , while the short rib Benedict on a Portuguese bolo will satisfy any hefty eater used to a diner-style lumberjack special . BOTTOMS UP : Choose wines from a list of 250-plus rare and curated bottles from bubbles and crisp whites to oaky and berryforward reds . Cocktails are like a garden in a glass with fruity , herby , smoky and citrusy notes . There are also several zero-proof cocktails for those turning dry January into a year-round commitment . BRUNCH FOR TWO : $ 70 –$ 80 plus tip . FINE PRINT : Open for brunch starting at 11 a . m . on Sundays . Give yourself extra time for parking in metered spots on the street ( download the city ’ s parking app to save time and pay digitally ). ● 225 Dyer St ., Providence , 642-5013 , bayberrygarden . com — J . C .
The fried Brussels sprouts with ’ nduja and peppercorn ranch ; croissant bread pudding with apple , white chocolate and cream ; smoked salmon toast with creme fraiche and pickled red onion .
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