Al fresco is the way to go on a sunny day in the Ocean State .
Destination Date Night
Dress in your finest , grab your other half and head to any one of these spots for a romantic rendezvous in the Ocean State .
Besos Bistro A cozy , historic setting featuring creative drinks and an expansive menu with a Spanish flair . East Greenwich , facebook . com / besosbistro
Cara at the Chanler Dine in luxury at this five-star establishment overlooking the Atlantic Ocean . Newport , thechanler . com / cara-restaurant
CAV Just imagine : Crystal chandeliers above , East Asian antiques all around , duck confit on your plate . A breathtaking restaurant perfect for date night . Providence , cavrestaurant . com
Circe Restaurant and Bar Enjoy charcuterie boards , seafood and Italian-style entrees in a sleek and elegant atmosphere . Providence and East Greenwich , circerestaurantbar . com
Coast at the Ocean House The peak of New England luxury . Experience an unforgettable night at this five-star restaurant . Watch Hill , oceanhouseri . com
Gracie ’ s Relish in an ever-changing , three-course seasonal menu at this intimate restaurant . Just don ’ t forget to leave some room for dessert ! Providence , graciesprov . com
India Restaurant Think : Sparkling decor and creative , flavorful Indian dishes that will add some spice to your life . Enjoy summer patio dining . Providence , indiarestaurant . com
Los Andes Woo your date with authentic Peruvian and Bolivian aperitivos , entrees and wine by the bottle . Providence , losandesri . com
Metacom Kitchen Serves elegant and seasonal American food in a warm and pleasant atmosphere . Warren , metacomkitchen . com
Pat ’ s Italian Restaurant With two locations in Coventry and Johnston , along with a bistro in Cranston , this spot offers authentic Italian eats , specializing in elevated comfort food . Coventry , Johnston , Cranston , patsitalian . com
Perro Salado Delicious Latin American dishes served in a maze-like , historic home . Newport , perrosalado . com
White Horse Tavern Feast on exquisite , contemporary cuisine and experience colonial charm at America ’ s oldest tavern . Newport , whitehorse newport . com
For Even More Lovin ’ Try : Palo , Mill ’ s Tavern and Cafe Nuovo in Providence , Safehouse in East Greenwich , the Mooring , the Vanderbilt or Bouchard Inn and Restaurant in Newport .
AN ODE TO FEDERAL HILL
A massive metal archway welcomes you to what we locals call , “ the Hill ” or “ Little Italy ” in Providence ’ s West End . You may think a pineapple hangs from its center ( don ’ t worry , even longtime residents make this mistake ), but it ’ s actually a pinecone . “ La Pigna ” symbolized ( and still does to this day ) abundance and quality to the Italian immigrants who populated the hill en masse in the early 1900s . Lively , welcoming and full of old-world charm , Federal Hill is still home to a number of delicious , authentic Italian restaurants , including Andino ’ s , Camille ’ s , Caserta Pizzeria , Enoteca Umberto , Massimo and Tavolo Wine Bar and Tuscan Grille . But if you ’ re not in the mood for red sauce , the Hill also features a diverse array of flavors from the likes of Federal Hill Taphouse , Nami and Providence Oyster Bar . Providence , federalhillprov . com
Bywater Located just one block over from Warren ’ s bustling Main Street , Bywater has an outdoor patio with a quieter charm with twinkle lights and a fire pit . Warren , bywaterrestaurant . com
Coast Guard House Originally built as a coast guard station in the 1800s , this spot off Ocean Road offers beautiful water views . Dine on the back patio to really take it all in . Narragansett , thecoastguardhouse . com
Garden of Eve The patio is splashed with bright colors and lined with lush greenery . Kick the tropical vibes up a notch with Caribbean favorites like pepper shrimp or jerk chicken . Providence , gardenofevepvd . com
Gurney ’ s Newport Cozy up next to one of the fire pits at Gurney ’ s for a relaxing evening under the stars with seaside views . Newport , gurneysresorts . com
Mare The outdoor rooftop seating at Mare has tables , high tops , comfy couches and cityscape views . Order Italianinspired seafood dishes like swordfish a la Siciliana with Tuscan sausage . Providence , marerooftop . com
Matunuck Oyster Bar On the waterfront patio at Matunuck Oyster Bar , you can sip cocktails and slurp down oysters right on the pond where they were harvested . Or you can opt for a rooftop table and catch stunning views of the sunset over Potter Pond . Wakefield , rhodyoysters . com
Oberlin The instantly Instagram-able dishes from Oberlin are all made with local meat , seafood and produce . The patio is surrounded by potted plants , making for a peaceful atmosphere in the middle of downtown Providence . Providence , oberlinrestaurant . com
Don ’ t Miss : For water views and live music , check out The Lobster Pot . Bristol , lobsterpotri . com
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