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Here’ s where you can pick up an appetite with competitive games and challenges before enjoying some delicious fare.
Level99 You can try to solve Level99’ s physical and mental challenges on an empty stomach, but we recommend hitting up the Night Shift Kitchen & Tap, featuring locally crafted beer, wine, hard seltzers and curated cocktails. Share light bites with the kiddos including garlicky parmesan wings and hand cut fries, then try the Nashville hot fried chicken sandwich or house wagyu burger solo. Providence, level99. com
Dave and Buster’ s Within the bustling Providence Place mall, get competitive while playing games such as Wicked Tuna and Connect 4 Hoops in the expansive arcade. Cool down with a soft drink and the Buster’ s bacon burger, wings with your choice of sauce or dry rub, pretzel dogs, chicken cantina nachos to share and a strawberry shortcake or some stuffed cinnamon sugar churros to conclude the fun-filled day. Providence, daveandbusters. com
TopGolf Swing the golf club like a pro, then reward yourself with drinks like the spiked lemonade( and the Bootlegger or any of the signature cocktails, beer and wine for the adults), along with menu choices including chicken katsu sliders, nachos, warm pretzel bites, queso blanco with chips and plenty more. Cranston, topgolf. com / us
R1 Karting Lap around the asphalt track like lightning, then refuel at the onsite food stand with menu items like burritos, pizza, loaded nachos, calzones and more. If you also booked a TimeMission session( the exhilarating time travel adventure with twenty-five portals), come back to the food stand to order an ice cream sundae, some fried Oreos, churros or fried dough for dessert. Lincoln, r1indoorkarting. com
The District Crispy wood-fired pizzas to share with the family, as well as exceptional apps and entrees. The District dip, oven-fired garlic knots or loaded tots pair well with the pink vodka pizza or the hot honey white pizza and the tequila sangria. Providence, thedistrictri. com
Wright’ s Farm Restaurant Fill up on the family-style baked chicken dinner, complete with salad, rolls, pasta and French fries. Burrillville, wrightsfarm. com
Newport Creamery A go-to is the classic waffled grilled cheese or chicken tenders with loaded twister fries. Multiple locations, newportcreamery. com
110 Grill Casual contemporary American menu with vegetarian and meat-based dishes. Start with barbecue chicken nachos or the bang bang cauliflower followed by the gnocchi Bolognese or Thai sesame salmon. Providence, 110grill. com
Angelo’ s Italian comfort food for more than 100 years. You can’ t go wrong with the strato di melanzane: pan-fried eggplant, creamy ricotta, pecorino Romano and mozzarella cheese layered with house gravy and served with a side of garlic bread. Providence, angelosri. com
Laura’ s Bar and Grill Industrial pub-style restaurant with a sports theme. The Eggplant Florentine is a filling option for the veggie eaters, and don’ t skip the sliders, perfect for a small appetite or tiny hands. Smithfield, laurasbarandgrill. com
Family Friendly
With cozy settings and crowd-pleasing menu items, these family-friendly spots will satisfy even the pickiest of appetites.
Blackie’ s Diverse menu with a neighborhood feel. The short rib ramen is great for adventurous eaters, but they also have menu items safe for all types of allergies. Smithfield, eatatblackies. com
Patriots Diner Here’ s an eatery that feels like home. This classic diner is known for all-day breakfast, homestyle entrees and seasonal specials. Go for one of the jumbo burgers or breakfast platters. Woonsocket, patriotsdiner. com
Brick Pizza Co. Rustic Italian favorites and creative pizza specials— all fresh from the hearth. Go all-out Rhode Island with the spicy Bristol pie, topped with fra diavolo sauce, chouriço, linguiça and cherry peppers, and the Rhody-style calamari coated in crispy cornmeal and served with garlic butter and banana peppers. Bristol, brickpizzaco. com
Brick Alley Pub Award-winning seafood meets pub-style comfort food and modern multicultural cuisine. Stop by the decked-out salad bar filled with memorabilia before heading back to your table and downing a guava mojito and one of Brick Alley’ s famous nacho platters. Newport, brickalley. com
The Guild Industrial chic inside, sweet waterfront views on the outdoor patio. Gather around and share nachos and a veggie flatbread, topped off with a cast iron chocolate chip cookie and a From the Isle Irish red ale. Warren, theguildwarren. com
The Love Shack Grill An intimate little spot, complete with an outdoor patio that serves barbecue ribs, pulled pork, burgers and tacos. Choose between the street corn dip with chips and crudite, BBQ nachos and grilled or fried fish tacos. Warren, theloveshackgrill. com
Rhody Roots Fun for kiddos and adults, with a welcoming atmosphere and a graffiti wall just begging for your latest masterpiece. Hand-rolled sushi, thick burgers and all-day brunch options like build-yourown brekkie pancakes, French toast and waffles are worth your while. Warren, rhodyroots. com
Mews Tavern Home to a large dining room and three bars, this comfortable spot has plenty of hearty food options for the whole family. Grab the Classic BBQ platter with house smoked meat, fries, slaw and maple butter cornbread, the Pink Panther( as in pink vodka sauce) wood-fired pizza or the mahi tacos. Wakefield, mewstavern. com
Olympia Tea Room A fixture since 1916, this historic restaurant embraces nostalgic details and a bistro-style menu. Try out the clam roast appetizer and any of the pasta dishes. Westerly, olympiatearoom. com
Gregg’ s Restaurants & Taverns Gregg’ s offers family fare with a hometown feel( when you finish your meal, don’ t forget to order a slice of the iconic Death by Chocolate cake). Multiple locations, greggsusa. com
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