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BASIL & BUNNY What began as Lyslie Medeiros ’ blog and Instagram feed is now a standalone shop for her fast-food vegan remixes . She wanted to offer irresistible options that were more than just “ rabbit food ," making it approachable to all . Bristol , basilandbunny . com
WILDFLOUR BAKERY & CAFE Vegans and gluten-intolerant folks can indulge without worry at Wildflour , where the gluten-free and plant-based chocolate brownie is even better than traditional versions . Choose from muffins , scones and breads , melt-in-your-mouth cookies , cupcakes and more . The sister cafe of Garden Grille holds the same principles for high-quality vegan food . Pawtucket , wildflourbakerycafe . com
Seafood Staples
MATUNUCK OYSTER BAR With stunning sunset views of Potter Pond year-round , pond-to-plate and farm-to-table ingredients , no wonder why it ' s so popular . Enjoy the enclosed outdoor patio as you slurp locally harvested oysters and watch the latest batch roll in on the barge . South Kingstown , rhodyoysters . com
THE COAST GUARD HOUSE Now talk about dining on the water . The restaurant is quite literally set on the rocks facing Narragansett Bay , creating the perfect setting for seafood dining . Narragansett , thecoastguardhouse . com
THE REEF Dine dockside on Howard Wharf overlooking the bay . While you can get your fill of locally sourced seafood , introduce your tastebuds to international twists on classics . Don ' t forget the oyster shooters . Newport , thereefnewport . com
SPAIN OF NARRAGANSETT Cooked-to-order cuisine with a Mediterranean flair is its specialty , so go for the paella Valenciana ( meant for two ), the sole Francaise or the Mariscada Spain . Narragansett , spainri . com
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GREENWICH BAY OYSTER BAR Taste the salty sea without going to the beach through raw oysters , littlenecks , cherrystones and colossal shrimp . Not an uncooked seafood person ? Opt for the oysters Rockefeller or grilled oysters and many other appetizers . East Greenwich , greenwichbayoysterbar . com
FLO ’ S CLAM SHACK Flo ’ s Clam Shack has been famous since 1936 for the original owner ’ s idea to fry clams , a stroke of culinary genius that started in Rhode Island and never left . For a bite of history and a taste of what Vanity Fair writes is the “ best beach treat ,” this is the place to be . Middletown ( dine-in ) and Portsmouth ( drive-in ), flosclamshacks . com
BLOUNT CLAM SHACK AND MARKET Since 1880 , this clamshack has provided premium soups , clam cakes , lobster rolls and more for takeout year-round , along with fresh seafood daily . Warren , blountretail . com
Global Eats
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LOS ANDES Get a taste of Latin flavor through mouthwatering dishes of ceviche , paella and churrasco anticuchero . Pair it with a spicy house margarita or Peruvian pink sangria . Providence , losandesri . com
JACKY ' S GALAXIE & SUSHI BAR With five different locations around the northern and East Bay areas , you ' re able to have access to some of your favorite sushi and noodle dishes not too far from home . Various locations , jackysgalaxie . com
OURS Amidst the Italian dining scene is Ours , a home to warm , tropical vibes with a Middle Eastern menu of schwarma , kabobs and biryani . Providence , ourspvd . com
DIEGO ' S It ' s more than just tacos and margaritas . Diego ' s dives into the world of tapas and craft cocktails based on what you ' re feeling . Both locations have similar menus , but the Newport location offers extensive vegan options . Providence , diegosprovidence . com ; Newport , diegosnewport . com ; Middletown , diegosmiddletown . com
AGUARDENTE Travel to Portugal through the portal of a spicy cocktail made with housemade syrups and house-squeezed fresh juices , or munch on bejinhos and platinhos . Providence , aguardente . com
CHASKA Classic Indian fare with a splash of American modernity makes Chaska ' s cuisine some of the most appealing and authentic in the state . Cranston , chaska-usa . com
Flo ' s Clam Shack in Middletown and Portsmouth .
INDIA Combine an exotic atmosphere , elegant lighting and cozy fireplace with a creative menu of contemporary and authentic Indian favorites . India Restaurant offers refined New American cooking infused with Indian spices . Providence , indiarestaurant . com
TERRAZZA The menu concept is simple , but delicious : Fresh , seasonal and mostly local ingredients are used to create the tasty Mediterranean dishes . Smithfield , terrazzari . com
YAGI NOODLES Looking for a piping hot bowl of comfort ? This spot blends traditional Japanese and Chinese cuisine with American dishes . Try one of their craft , spirit-free cocktails . Newport , yaginoodles . com
JAYD BUN The house-made noodles and dumplings will warm up guests for the winter months and beyond . Jayd Bun is takeout only , though you can also bring your plate over to Whalers Brewing Company to wash it down with a beer . South Kingstown , jaydbun . us
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