The Lobster Pot Located on the scenic Bristol waterfront . Dishes include firecracker shrimp , smoked salmon , burgers and sandwiches . Open Wed .– Sun . for lunch and dinner . Parking lot . 119 Hope St ., Bristol , 253- 9100 , lobsterpotri . com . $$–$$$
Taunton Avenue Bakery Tasty desserts including custard-filled pastries and specialty cakes as well as bread and Portuguese lunch specials . Open daily for breakfast , lunch and dessert . Parking lot . 217 Taunton Ave ., East Providence , 434-3450 , tauntonavebakery . com . $ w
NEWPORT COUNTY
Bar and Board Bistro Savor farm-to-table cuisine and sip creative craft cocktails . Open Tues .– Fri . for dinner , all-day fare on Sat . and brunch on Sun . 282 Thames St ., Newport , 619-1022 , barandboard . com . $$$
Blue Plate Diner Traditional retro diner serving your favorite breakfast bites , as well as an extensive lunch and dinner menu . Full bar available . Open every day from 6:30 a . m .– 9 p . m . Parking lot . 665 West Main Rd ., Middletown , 848-9500 , blueplatedinerri . com . $–$$
Brix Restaurant Farm-to-table cuisine . The dining room is closed , but you can order Brix-style fare downstairs at the winery and brewery . Parking lot . 909 East Main Rd ., Middletown , 848-5161 , brixnewport . com . $$$ w
Midtown Oyster Bar With decks overlooking the bay , you can slurp your oysters while enjoying a stellar view . Dishes include grilled Norwegian salmon , strip steak , Cajun fried fish tacos , a raw oyster bar and more . Open Wed .– Mon . for lunch and dinner . Street parking . 345 Thames St ., Newport , 619-4100 , midtown oyster . com . $$$
Surf Club Try the tacos served with pico de gallo and vinaigrette slaw or fried mac and cheese . 337 Thames St ., Newport , 619-5701 , surfclubnewport . com . $$
PROVIDENCE AREA
110 Grill Try the rich-tasting pulled pork mac and cheese with cavatappi pasta , barbecue crumbles and onion strings drizzled with barbecue and ranch . Open Wed .– Sun . for lunch and dinner . 111 Fountain St ., Providence , 270- 1160 , 110grill . com . $$–$$$
Barnaby ’ s Public House A vintage-inspired public house including burgers , nachos and house pickles . See website for hours . Street parking . 385 Westminster St ., Providence , 455-6857 , barnabyspublichouse . com . $$ >>
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Asia Grille
Asia Grille isn ’ t your average Chinese food takeout restaurant whose goal is to get you in , get your order up and send you on your merry way . While the Lincoln location is currently takeout only , the Garden City location has a rather cozy interior and a well-stocked bar where you can sip a mai tai ( or scorpion bowl if you ’ re feeling particularly thirsty ), munch on some apps and stay awhile . But if you ’ re going to throw money at anything , let it be crispy scallion pancakes , fried wontons and fried or steamed Peking dumplings . If your appetite calls for more than nibbles and noshes , consider the tow goo chicken , delicate egg flower soup or savory roast pork lo mein , all served in hearty portions that you can share , if need be . ( You ’ ll want to bring home leftovers !)
WHAT TO EAT : Sweet and sour shrimp , battered ocean delicacies in a tangy pineapple-cherry sauce . And if you ’ re feeling even more sinful , order the decadent walnut delight dish : Shrimp and chicken are folded into a creamy Grand Marnier sauce , with crunchy honey walnuts and broccoli . WHO TO BRING : A family member who can devour a pu-pu platter without leaving any rations . WHAT TO WEAR : Keep it casual . THE DRINK SITUATION : A wide array of cocktails , a sizeable beer list and glasses of wine are available . INSIDER ’ S TIP : You might want to consider splitting dishes ; the portions are hefty . THE DETAILS : Lincoln Mall , 622 George Washington Hwy ., Lincoln , 334-3200 ; Garden City , 140 Hillside Rd ., Cranston , 298-8855 , asiagrille . com . $
SPRING into Asia
Dine-in , take-out and delivery , 7 days a week
asiagrille . com
140 Hillside Rd . Cranston , RI • 401-298-8855
Craft Beer &
Gourmet Pretzels
Opens at 12 noon – 7 days a week
334 Westminster St . Providence 401-490-0300
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