Learn more about RI ’ s oysters at rioystertrail . com
Head to Newport Lobster Shack Kitchen in Newport or Sakonnet Lobster in Little Compton for your pick of fresh , wild-caught lobster and crab . newportlobstershack . com ; sakonnetlobster . com
OYSTERS
Get ready for some slurping .
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WALRUS AND CARPENTER ORIGINALS WHERE FARMED : Walrus and Carpenter Oysters Farm ; Ninigret Pond in Charlestown and Dutch Harbor in Jamestown PROFILE : Brackish with a buttery polish . FIND THEM AT Midtown Oyster Bar in Newport . midtownoyster . com
MATUNUCK OYSTERS WHERE FARMED : Matunuck Oyster Farm ; Potter Pond in East Matunuck PROFILE : Crisp and salty . FIND THEM AT Matunuck Oyster Bar in South Kingstown . rhodyoysters . com
UMAMI OYSTERS WHERE FARMED : Salt Water Farm ; Narragansett Bay PROFILE : Smaller with a robust , clean taste . FIND THEM AT Greenwich Bay Oyster Bar in East Greenwich . greenwichbayoysterbar . com
QUONNIE ROCK OYSTERS WHERE FARMED : East Beach Farms ; Quonochontaug Pond and Ninigret Pond in Charlestown PROFILE : Rare and clean with green-hued shells . Easy to shuck . FIND THEM AT Bristol Oyster Bar in Bristol . bristoloysterbar . com
don ’ t miss !
Providence Oyster Bar , Providence
TwoTen Oyster Bar , South Kingstown
LOBSTER ROLLS
Because we all know the claw and tail meats are the best parts of the lobster , anyways .
FINN ’ S HARBORSIDE LOCATION : East Greenwich
PRO TIP : Like your lobster in a different form ? Ballard ’ s on Block Island prepares it thirteen different ways ! ballardsbi . com
EXPECT : Your choice of New England ( cold lobster salad in a bun ) or Connecticut ( warm lobster in a hot dog bun topped with melted butter ) styles . finnsharborside . com
CHAMPLIN ’ S SEAFOOD DECK LOCATION : Narragansett EXPECT : Hearty portions of knuckle , claw and tail meat tossed with celery and mayo . A lettuce leaf separates the meat from the bun to prevent sogginess . champlins . com
Calamari became Rhode Island ’ s official state appetizer in 2014 .
SHOWFISH MONTAUK AT GURNEY ’ S LOCATION : Newport EXPECT : Traditional and spicy options — the latter uses paprika-butter for a tasty , unique spin . gurneysresorts . com / newport
Quito ’ s Seafood Restaurant and Bar , Bristol
The Red Parrot , Newport don ’ t miss !
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