Dining Destinations
22 BOWEN ’ S WINE BAR AND GRILLE Classic prime steakhouse in a casual , sophisticated setting , serving meat , seafood and tasty cocktails . Located on Newport ’ s harborfront . Newport , 22bowens . com
TAVOLO WINE BAR & TUSCAN GRILLE Between its Smithfield and Warwick locations , you can experience traditional Italian cuisine with elevated cocktails and wine selections . Smithfield and Warwick , tavolowinebar . com
Where to nosh and stay warm both inside and out in Little Rhody from winter into spring .
Upscale Dining
NEWPORT HARBOR ISLAND RESORT With a crackling fire , string lights and sunset over Newport Harbor , the lounge and fire pit dining area at Newport Harbor Island Resort is the place to spend a relaxing evening . Newport , newportharborisland . com
MARE ROOFTOP Enjoy dinner up in the sky at Mare Rooftop where you can spot treetops and Providence homes in the daytime and sparkling city lights by night . Reservations required . Providence , marerooftop . com
BOAT HOUSE WATERFRONT DINING Catch a panoramic waterfront sunset over the Sakonnet River while dining inside or outside on the Boat House ’ s heated covered porch . This restaurant ’ s menu has an elaborate selection of fresh seafood , meat and organic produce , along with creative cocktail offerings . Tiverton , boathousetiverton . com
OCEAN HOUSE You ’ ll feel like you ’ ve been transported to the French Alps in one of the fully restored vintage ski gondolas for a private outdoor dining experience . It ’ s a luxuriously cozy private dining venue with delightful in-gondola lunch , dinner and “ après ski ” pre-dinner menus . Watch Hill , oceanhouseri . com
CAPITAL GRILLE From top beef cuts to the finest seafood , this is the place to dine for any special occasion . You ’ ll feel celebrated from the first course to the last . Providence , thecapitalgrille . com
Chapel Grille in Cranston .
HEMENWAY ’ S Capital city seafood restaurant offering whole roasted fish of the day , which focuses on local species . Indulge in the signature shellfish platter at the raw bar . Providence , hemenwaysrestaurant . com
GRACIE ’ S As a Four Diamond restaurant , there ’ s a lot to be said about this fine dining spot in a small state . It embraces Rhode Island ’ s characteristic cuisine and brings it to the next level . Providence , graciesprov . com
CLARKE COOKE HOUSE This charming restaurant in downtown Newport pays tribute to sailing culture and offers a soothing water view and professional service . Seafood and steaks are the stars of the menu . Complete the experience with a decanted bottle of wine . Newport , clarkecooke . com
SHARK ’ S PERUVIAN CUISINE Sitting on the Blackstone River , Shark ’ s offers authentic Peruvian cuisine using fresh local ingredients for a trip across the equator without packing your suitcase . Central Falls , sharksperuviancuisine . com
THE MOORING Guests are greeted with warm hospitality , crafted beverages and high-quality seafood , including an award-winning wine list and bountiful raw bar offerings . This historic waterfront location complements the seafood with nautical views of the harbor . Newport , mooringrestaurant . com
ELLA ’ S FOOD & DRINK This 200-seat restaurant offers private dining and an outdoor terrace in the warmer months with French-Asian inspired fare at the forefront . The kitchen uses only the freshest , all-natural and organic ingredients with an everchanging menu to keep it new and exciting . Westerly , ellasfinefoodanddrink . com
TRATTORIA ROMANA SOUTH Italian fine dining experience where you ’ ll savor the flavors and aromas of Rome . Wakefield , trattoria-south . com
The Mooring in Newport .
ROBERTO ’ S RESTAURANT AND CAFE Located in the center of downtown Bristol , experience fine Italian and Mediterranean cuisine in a casual setting . Bristol , robertosbristol . com
DUCK PRESS Check out this charming addition to Wakefield , where the delightful interior melds the elegance of an old-world eatery with the ease of a modern neighborhood kitchen . South Kingstown , duckpressri . com
THE LOBSTER POT This waterfront seafood restaurant offers everything from stuffed lobster to stacked burgers . Bristol , lobsterpotri . com
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