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
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…
Newport
Fluke's Scandinavian-inspired dining room, with blond wood and picture windows, offers an accomplished seafood menu featuring roasted monkfish, seasonal…
Providence
This wonderfully original, atmospheric little bistro on the outskirts of the Federal Hill neighborhood is an oasis of fun and deliciousness on an…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Providence
This friendly French bistro welcomes diners with inspiring homemade pâtés and charcuterie, escargots à la bourguignonne, and slow-roasted duck. They…
Newport
The counter at Rosemary & Thyme is piled high with buttery croissants, apple and cherry tarts, and plump muffins. At lunchtime gourmet sandwiches feature…
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…
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.
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…
Rhode Island
With its appealing selection of Benedicts, omelets, baked goods (pain au chocolat, house-made doughnuts) and exotic sandwiches (consider the Nirvana, with…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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?…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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)…
