Providence
With a background at Noma in Copenhagen and the Dorrance at the Biltmore, chef Benjamin Sukle and his wife, Heidi, now have their own place: the…
Must-see restaurants in Rhode Island
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Newport
Lauded by locals and featured on TV's Diners, Drive-ins and Dives, this wholesale, takeout and dine-in seafood joint tucked away from the main drag in…
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Newport
Fluke's Scandinavian-inspired dining room, with blond wood and picture windows, offers an accomplished seafood menu featuring roasted monkfish, seasonal…
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Providence
This wonderfully original, atmospheric little bistro on the outskirts of the Federal Hill neighborhood is an oasis of fun and deliciousness on an…
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Newport
A harborfront setting and a menu brimming with fresh seafood make Mooring unbeatable for dining by the water in true Newport style. If it's packed, and…
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Newport
Only opening for dinner and exclusively serving seafood has allowed this casual, often packed eatery to hone its skills. This is one of the best places in…
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Rhode Island
The locally caught sea-bass special (tender fillets over scallions, grapes and beans) tastes so fresh and mildly salty and sweet that its memory will…
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Rhode Island
This small, indoor-outdoor seafood-centric restaurant sits on a spit of land opposite Galilee on Point Judith Pond. Considering that the parking lot is…
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Rhode Island
Sample the likes of shrimp paella, comfort chicken and citrus-barbecued pork tenderloin from a menu that includes seafood, but is refreshingly not limited…
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Rhode Island
At Champlin’s Seafood, order a lobster roll, stuffed clams, scallops or one of many sea critters breaded and fried, and hang out on its 2nd-floor deck,…
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Rhode Island
Folks flock from far and wide to get gristly at the iconic Beef Barn on the outskirts of Woonsocket, where slow-cooked roast-beef sandwiches go out the…
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Rhode Island
If you can stand the smell of cow manure, make a beeline to this working dairy farm in a pretty location in the hills just outside Woonsocket. Why? For…
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Newport
If you'd like to eat at a 17th-century tavern that once served as an annual meeting place for the Colonial Rhode Island General Assembly, try this…
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Providence
Our most recent visit featured scallops with blackened bacon so perfect that they were celestial. Also enjoy wood-grilled leg of lamb, handmade cavatelli…
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Providence
This friendly French bistro welcomes diners with inspiring homemade pâtés and charcuterie, escargots à la bourguignonne, and slow-roasted duck. They…
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Newport
The counter at Rosemary & Thyme is piled high with buttery croissants, apple and cherry tarts, and plump muffins. At lunchtime gourmet sandwiches feature…
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Rhode Island
Finn's is an island institution, its bunting-draped deck the first cheerful sight that greets arrivals at the ferry dock. Come here for New England–style…
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Newport
This cheery cafe has good coffee and some of the best-value breakfasts in Newport, including a memorable eggs Benedict and some good vegetarian options.
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Providence
Parked next to City Hall, this Providence institution is basically a diner on the back of a truck that has rolled into the same spot every evening for…
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Rhode Island
With its appealing selection of Benedicts, omelets, baked goods (pain au chocolat, house-made doughnuts) and exotic sandwiches (consider the Nirvana, with…
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Newport
With its wood-paneled booths, exposed-brick wall and vintage memorabilia, the Brick Alley Pub is fun and friendly. Lounge on the large patio and order a…
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Rhode Island
Smithfield's best Mexican joint has a strong following of vegetarian diners and those with food intolerances who appreciate the care with which meals are…
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Providence
This bistro in the heart of downtown boasts a bustling street-side patio for alfresco dining in the warmer months. When the weather's not so fine, a dark…
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Rhode Island
Allie has been turning out hot-to-trot homemade doughnuts from her roadside shack on RI 2 for over 40 years and Rhode Islanders travel from across the…
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Newport
With its outdoor tiki lounge, corduroy-velvet couches, stylish Formica tables and wood-paneled walls, this bar-cum-restaurant (mains $18 to $24) is indeed…
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Providence
Every bit as good as they say, this New American bistro has a seasonal menu featuring dishes like rabbit loin with sweet-pea sauce, roasted sole, and beef…
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Providence
A messy combination of neon, exposed brick and ductwork in Federal Hill; come here for tattooed cooks preparing a stellar brunch (served until 5pm) with…
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Newport
American Meg and her Aussie hubby have created this Australiana-themed cafe where you can sample Vegemite on toast, tuck into a freshly baked meat pie, or…
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Rhode Island
This old-school diner on a leafy but otherwise nondescript street doesn't have much of a view… but it does have a solid following of regular locals who…
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Newport
This strangely named, spotlessly-clean old-school diner slings hash, eggs and grease for cheap. It's locally loved and opens early. Enjoy freshly squeezed…
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Rhode Island
The most atmospheric restaurant in Watch Hill, the Olympia is an authentic 1916 soda-fountain-turned-bistro with varnished wooden booths, pink walls and…
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Newport
This low-key, loved-by-locals pasta house is as cozy and romantic as it is authentic, and it's also a great place to escape the Newport crowds. There are…
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Rhode Island
What's not to love about an old-school wood-panelled diner that's been frying fish and chips in a British batter made to a family recipe since 1922?…
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Rhode Island
Chopmist Charlies is a refreshing alternative to dining in Newport, where restaurants of its ilk can feel too pricey, too crowded or too stuffy. Charlies…
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Rhode Island
Besides brewing its own beer, this atmospheric pub with large picture windows offers a select menu of local fish specials alongside more standard pub fare…
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Rhode Island
Work up an appetite with a stroll along the inn's private beach (enquire at reception as the beach is 2.6 miles from the property) then order homey fare…
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Providence
You'll need to wait for a bench at the counter or a small table at this always pumping, forever slurping, hipster take on a Japanese noodle bar, where…
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Rhode Island
This snack stand serves burgers, chowder, grilled-cheese sandwiches, deep-fried clams, fish, scallops and more to hungry tourists seated at picnic tables…
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Rhode Island
This ice-cream shop has been run by the same family since 1887, and features several dozen flavors of homemade ice cream. On top of traditional light…
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Newport
One of Newport's most popular pub-restaurants, the Red Parrot has three levels of dining and a huge menu with a focus on seafood (particularly lobster)…
