SMALL STATE , BIG MENU
Get a taste of Rhode Island ’ s dynamic culinary scene .
THE IT CROWD
These eateries look as good as their cuisine tastes .
Caleb and Broad Newly renovated Caleb and Broad is embellished with local art that feels fresh and modern . It ’ s the perfect backdrop for craft cocktails , bar snacks or maybe even a fried shrimp burrito . Newport , calebandbroad . com
Marcelino ’ s The sultry interior at Marcelino ’ s is punctuated by dim lighting , Bohemian design elements and crushed velvet bar stools . Order apps with a modern Mediterranean twist , like truffle hummus with black sesame tahini and pine nuts or salmon carpaccio with grapefruit and Tajin sauce . Each specialty cocktail is beautifully garnished with housemade dehydrated fruits . Providence , marcelinosboutiquebar . com
Saje Kitchen This Atwells Avenue newcomer is complete with a photo backdrop , so you know it doesn ’ t get any trendier than this . The food is New American with a Southern flair , so think fancy shrimp and grits and high-end chicken and waffles . Providence , sajekitchen . com
Gift Horse Chef Ben Sukle and Bethany Caliaro ’ s latest restaurant venture , Gift Horse , is literally a “ raw bar bar ,” serving a seafood comfort food menu with South Korean influences , developed by chef Haneul “ Sky ” Kim . Providence , gifthorsepvd . com
Waterdog The elegant fireplaces and minimalist chandeliers at Waterdog give the eatery a historic New England charm , but fun details like a hand-painted mural and floral wallpaper add a more modern vibe . Order a picture-perfect cocktail and experiment with fun menu options like crispy octopus tacos or Sriracha honey wings . Warren , waterdogkitchen . com
OCEAN STATE DELICACIES
Rhode Island has an abundance of seafood restaurants , but these especially can ' t be missed .
Blount Clam Shack Sit seaside , watch the boats drift by and enjoy a lobster roll or slurp on a cup of chowder at this seasonal waterfront clam shack in this historic town . Warren , blountretail . com
Midtown Oyster Bar Enjoy a variety of local oysters and seafood dishes on lively Thames Street in downtown Newport . Newport , midtownoyster . com
Monahan ’ s This walk-up window on the Narragansett sea wall is the quintessential Rhode Island seafood shack where you can munch on clam cakes , chowder , lobster rolls and stuffies . BYOB to the back deck and sit by a fire pit with a beautiful view of the ocean . Narragansett , monahansri . com
George ’ s of Galilee For more than seventy years , George ’ s has been an Ocean State landmark for seafood in the historic fishing port of
KID FRIENDLY
Places to bring the picky eaters .
Galilee . Grab some clam cakes from the takeout window , watch the ferries come and go from a dining room table with scenic views of the Block Island Sound or even order right from Salty Brine beach with summertime blanket service . Narragansett , georgesofgalilee . com
Rhode Island Shellfish Co . Treat yourself to some takeout from Rhode Island Shellfish Co . Try the famous stuffies any day of the week or wait for Saturday when you can order an only-in-Rhode- Island take on fish tacos , made with a beer batter that uses the popular Rise IPA from Whalers Brewing . West Warwick , rishellfish . com
The Reef Dine dockside on Howard Wharf overlooking the bay . While you can get your fill of locally sourced seafood , introduce your taste buds to international twists on classics . Don ' t forget the oyster shooters . Newport , thereefnewport . 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
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
Greenwich Bay Oyster Bar Taste the salty sea without going to the beach through raw oysters , littlenecks , cherrystones and colossal shrimp . Not a raw seafood person ? Opt for the oysters Rockefeller or grilled oysters and many other appetizers . East Greenwich , greenwich bayoysterbar . com
Brick Alley Pub and Resturant LOCATION : Newport ORDER : Chicken bacon ranch pizza to share or fish and chips . brickalley . com
Gregg ’ s LOCATIONS : Providence , East Providence , Warwick and North Kingstown ORDER : Mac and cheese , a grilled cheese or a classic cheeseburger . greggsusa . com
Wright ’ s Dairy Farm LOCATION : Burrillville ORDER : The family-style baked chicken dinner ( comes with salad , rolls , pasta and french fries ). wrightsfarm . com
14 RHODE ISLAND MONTHLY ’ S NEWCOMERS ’ GUIDE l 2023