Pokeworks Create your own authentic, healthy and flavorful poke bowls, burritos and salads made with pristine fish, handcut vegetables and special sauces. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Street parking. 212 Thayer St., Providence, 414-7392, pokeworks. com. $$ |
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Ten Prime Steak & Sushi Located in downtown Providence, this lively steakhouse offers award-winning cocktails, designer sushi and Prime steaks. Open Mon.– Sat. for dinner. Valet parking. 55 Pine St., Providence, 453-2333, tenprime steakandsushi. com. $$$$
The Malted Barley Grab a pretzel sandwich and a seasonal brew. See website for hours. Street parking. 334 Westminster St., Providence, 490-0300, themalted barley. com. $
Xaco Taco Mexican street food with a modern twist. Corn tortillas made in-house daily. Every day from 3 – 5 p. m., order $ 2 tacos like chipotle chicken tinga and carnitas. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Street parking. 370 Richmond St., Providence, 228-8286, xacotacori. com. $
NEWPORT COUNTY Brick Alley Pub Award-winning seafood meets pub-style comfort food and modern multicultural cuisine. Stop by the deckedout soup and salad buffet before downing a guava mojito and one of Brick Alley’ s famous nacho platters. Open daily for lunch and dinner. 140 Thames St., Newport, 849-6334, brickalley. com. $$
Cluck House If you’ re craving anything chicken-wise, this is the spot for you. A handheld is always a great move; just choose between the Clucker made with crispy chicken, or the Spicy Parm Clucker topped with spicy house marinara sauce. Open daily for lunch and dinner. 515 Thames St., Newport, 399-7845, cluck housenewport. com. $
Flo’ s Clam Shack This iconic clam shack has been famous since 1936 for the original
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Enjoy an elegant selection of more than 100 wines at the Olympia Tea Room sidewalk cafe or savor an award-winning collection of drinks inside at a sleek mahogany booth. Dedicated to its locally sourced menu, Olympia Tea Room offers an array of timeless dishes elevated for a familiar dining experience made tasteful. To start, enjoy flaked haddock topped with spicy butter sauce accompanied by grilled French bread or dine on sweet Italian sausage paired with broccolini and potatoes when you order the grilled sausage Bruno. For something simpler, try the ale-battered fish and chips, cheeseburger or grilled margherita pizza while taking in a Watch Hill sunset. Olympia Tea Room also offers weekly specials and housemade desserts. |
WHAT TO EAT: Stick with entrees like the lime chipotle shrimp or roasted clams linguini. If handhelds are more your scene, the lobster salad roll should pair well with whatever drink you choose. WHO TO BRING: Bring the family to watch boats sail by or take in golden hour along with your meal. WHAT TO WEAR: Your usual summer attire; bring a sweater in case it gets chilly while dining outside. THE DRINK SITUATION: Don’ t even get us started on the selections from the extensive wine list. INSIDER’ S TIP: If you’ re arriving via boat, the coordinates are 41 18.632’ N, 71 51.488’ W. THE DETAILS: Open Mon. and Wed. for dinner; Thurs.– Sun. for lunch and dinner. 74 Bay St., Westerly, 348-8211, olympiatearoom. com. $$$ |
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