Portsmouth open Thurs.– Sun. for lunch and dinner. The restaurants will be closed for the season beginning Oct. 12. 4 Wave Ave., Middletown( dine-in); 324 Park Ave., Portsmouth, 847-8141( drive-in), flosclam shacks. com. $$
Jo’ s American Bistro Award-winning burgers, irresistible entrees and a prix fixe menu available Sunday through Thursday in the heart of Newport. Open Mon.– Fri. for dinner, Sat.– Sun. for lunch and dinner. 24 Memorial Blvd. West, Newport, 847- 5506, josamericanbistro. com. $$
La Forge Casino Restaurant Go seafood crazy with the clams casino, seasoned with breadcrumbs, bacon and garlic butter, or the crispy calamari with banana peppers and marinara sauce. 186 Bellevue Ave., Newport, 847-0418, laforgenewport. com. $$
The Quencher Indulge in Italian comfort dishes— plus craft cocktails— with a view of the harbor on the roof deck and bar. Open daily for lunch through late night. 95 Long Wharf Mall, Newport, 324-7356, the quenchernewport. com. $$
The Red Parrot Casual spot serving eclectic American cuisine with a dash of Caribbean flair. Try the lobster nachos or the crispy calamari pizza. Street parking. 348 Thames St., Newport, 847-3800, redparrotrestaurant. com. $$
The Reef Enticing specials are served daily for lunch and dinner. Start with a raw bar platter like the Ocean Drive, then dive into the lobster pasta or bone-in ribeye. Open daily for lunch and dinner, Sat.– Sun. for brunch. 10 Howard Wharf, Newport, 324- 5852, thereefnewport. com. $$$$
Wally’ s Wieners( see description on page 129.) Open daily for breakfast through dinner. 464 Thames St., Newport, 236-1760, wallyswieners. com. $
♨The Dining Room at The Vanderbilt Step into the intimate dining room or enjoy elevated pub-inspired meals in the conservatory. Open daily for breakfast and dinner, Mon.– Fri. for lunch and Sat.– Sun. for brunch. 41 Mary St., Newport, 846-6200, aubergeresorts. com / vanderbilt / dine. $$$$
SOUTH COUNTY ♨Cinder Meat lovers and vegans unite for locally sourced ingredients and bold flavors. Open daily for lunch and dinner, Sun. for brunch. Parking lot. 169 Main St., Westerly, 229-3377, cinderrestaurant. com. $$
George’ s of Galilee Open since 1948, George’ s offers delicious, sustainable seafood caught fresh in the Port of Galilee. Plenty of non-seafood and vegan options as well. Try a craft cocktail, local beer or refreshing mocktail from the bar. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Parking lot. 250 Sand Hill Cove Rd., Narragansett, 783-2306, georgesof galilee. com. $$$
Jack’ s Place Sip on craft cocktails paired with creative burgers, sandwiches, sides and a rotating dinner menu, including a grilled bistro steak. Open Wed.– Mon. for dinner, Sat.– Sun. for lunch and dinner. 501 High St., South Kingstown, 783-4521, jacksplace501. com. $$
Jack’ s Place in South Kingstown.
Mews Tavern This cozy tavern has plenty of hearty food options for the whole family. Get the Classic Mews BBQ platter with house smoked meat, fries, slaw and maple butter cornbread. Open daily for lunch and dinner. 456 Main St., Wakefield, 783-9370, mews tavern. com. $$
Olympia Tea Room From appetizers like the chili and chips, flaked haddock and clam roast to entrees like lime chipotle shrimp and roasted clams linguini, this familyowned eatery offers New England classics with views of Watch Hill Cove. Open Mon. and Wed. for dinner, Thurs.– Sun. for lunch and dinner through October. 74 Bay St., Westerly, 348-8211, olympiatea room. com. $$$
Pasquale’ s Pizzeria Napoletana Owner and chef Pasquale Illiano has earned several awards for his authentic Neapolitan pizza. Open seven days a week for lunch and din-
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