Enjoy Our Outdoor Patio
Restaurant Guide
and street parking . 31 Warren Ave ., East Providence , 434-8703 , blackducktavern . com . $$–$$$$
Enjoy Our Outdoor Patio
asiagrille . com
140 Hillside Rd . Cranston , RI • 401-298-8855
♨ Hunky Dory This local and sometimes Southern-style eatery features mouthwatering menu items from snacks like hot honey drop biscuits to dinner options like hand-rolled cavatelli . Open Thurs .– Mon . for dinner . Street parking . 40 Market St ., Warren , 245-1809 , hunkydoryri . com . $$–$$$
Quito ’ s Restaurant and Bar ( see extended listing on this page .)
The Lobster Pot Located on the waterfront . Dishes include lobster everything , burgers and sandwiches . Open Wed .– Sun . for lunch and dinner . Parking lot . 119 Hope St ., Bristol , 253-9100 , lobster potri . com . $$–$$$
NEWPORT COUNTY
Bar and Board Bistro Savor farm-to-table cuisine and sip creative craft cocktails . Open Tues .– Fri . for dinner , all-day fare on Sat ., brunch and dinner on Sun . 282 Thames St ., Newport , 619-1022 , barandboard . com . $$$
JB ’ s on the Water Enjoy the sights of Narragansett Bay and the Newport Bridge while indulging in meal options like the JB ’ s lobster roll and ahi tuna tacos . Open daily for lunch and dinner . 150 Conanicus Ave ., Jamestown , 560-4115 , jbsonthe water . com . $$–$$$
♨The Dining Room at the Vanderbilt Step into the intimate dining room or enjoy your elevated pub-inspired meals in the sun-filled conservatory . Open daily for breakfast and dinner , Mon .– Fri . for lunch and Sat .– Sun . for brunch . 41 Mary St ., Newport , 846-6200 , aubergeresorts . com / vanderbilt / dine . $$–$$$$
♨The Reef Enticing specials are served daily for lunch and dinner . Enjoy panoramic ocean views dockside in Newport Harbor . Open Wed . and Thurs . for dinner , Fri .– Sun . brunch through dinner . 10 Howard Wharf , Newport , 324-5852 , thereef newport . com . $$–$$$
[ EAST BAY ]
Quito ’ s Restaurant and Bar
From fish market to waterfront restaurant , Quito ’ s keeps family traditions alive with food and honest labor . The coastline destination with a classic New England atmosphere has been serving fresh locally sourced seafood for almost seventy years . What first started off as a shellfish market off Bristol Harbor in 1954 expanded into a restaurant serving hot and cold seasonal dishes for families new and returning . With an extensive menu full of summer favorites , it ’ s tough to choose between the steamed mussels , lobster bisque or the lemon-butter baked cod as the night ’ s meal , but we recommend ordering a variety of choices for the whole table to share . Must-orders include the fish and chips as well as the clams , which have been staples on the menu for ages . Bristol Harbor and Independence Park are merely steps away , so the breezy and serene space encourages guests to unwind if the food coma doesn ’ t hit first . Order a gelato afterward as a cold and creamy post-dinner treat .
WHAT TO EAT : Start off with clam cakes to go with your chowder , or the crispy , sweet and tangy coconut mango shrimp , then continue the taste of summer with the seafood medley or anything pan-seared . WHO TO BRING : The entire family or a fellow seafoodie friend . WHAT TO WEAR : Stay casual or match the nautical theme with some shorts and a blue-and-white striped shirt . THE DRINK SITUATION : Unwind while sipping the Relaxing on the Harbor cocktail ; the name speaks for itself . INSIDER ’ S TIP : Sit toward the back of the restaurant for serene ocean views to pair with your refreshing summer meal . THE DETAILS : Open daily in the summer for lunch and dinner . 411 Thames St ., Bristol , 253-4500 , quitosrestaurant . com . $$–$$$
136 RHODE ISLAND MONTHLY l AUGUST 2023