LOCAL DAILY CATCHES
Interested in more of a sit-down meal ? Sink your cutlery into these .
THE LOBSTER POT LOCATION : Bristol ORDER : For your app , snack on some steamers or split the Narragansett Bay Grand Plate — featuring lobster and crabmeat , eight oysters , eight littlenecks and six pieces of shrimp — with a date . For your main course , indulge in anything from lobster sauté to pistachio-crusted salmon . PLUS : Sit dockside with a blood orange cosmo and take in the spectacular views of Narragansett Bay . lobsterpotri . com
THE MOORING LOCATION : Newport ORDER : If the thought of Portuguese-roasted cod , spicy seafood linguini or Maine lobster baked and stuffed with scallops and shrimp doesn ’ t make your mouth water , we don ’ t know what will . PLUS : Both their indoor and outdoor seating options offer panoramic sunset sights and nautical views of Newport Harbor . mooringrestaurant . com
SPAIN OF NARRAGANSETT LOCATION : Narragansett ORDER : Cooked-to-order cuisine with a Mediterranean flair is their specialty , so go for the paella Valenciana ( meant for two ), the sole Francaise or the mariscada salsa verde . PLUS : Available by the glass or the pitcher , both the red and white sangrias are deliciosas . spainri . com
BOAT HOUSE LOCATION : Tiverton ORDER : Start with a round of shrimp fritters or Prince Edward Island mussels and then see where the night takes you ( FYI : you can ’ t go wrong with the seafood scampi or the truffled lobster mac n ’ cheese ). PLUS : Residing on a bluff over the foot of Mt . Hope Bay , practically every seat in the house offers gorgeous water views . boathousetiverton . com
HEMENWAY ’ S LOCATION : Providence ORDER : Chef Max Peterson delights in using the freshest selections from local fishmongers — specialties include yellowfin tuna , chicory-wrapped sea bream and a rotating whole-baked fish of the day . The raw bar ’ s shellfish platter is a hit , too . PLUS : Visitors can now call ahead to order specially prepared and packaged menu items from Hemenway ’ s fish market . hemenwaysrestaurant . com
Oberlin , Providence Legal Sea Foods , Cranston Metacom Kitchen , Warren Matunuck Oyster Bar , South Kingstown North , Providence Scales and Shells , Newport don ’ t miss !
CALAMARI
Every eatery has its own take on this state specialty .
ANDINO ’ S LOCATION : Providence EXPECT : Classic RI-style — lightly breaded , served with hot cherry peppers and finished in a garlic butter . andinosprovidence . com
CELESTIAL CAFE LOCATION : Exeter EXPECT : Fried Point Judith calamari with RI Mushroom company mix , peapods , spindled vegetables , scallions and a ginger soy glaze for some Eastern flavor . celestialcaferi . com
ANTHONY ’ S SEAFOOD LOCATION : Middletown EXPECT : A little kick ; fried squid with hot peppers , plum chili sauce , peanuts and scallions . anthonysseafood . net
ANDREA ’ S LOCATION : Providence EXPECT : Extra-large calamari filled with feta cheese , rice and Greek herbs , then braised and drizzled with traditional Greek ladolemono sauce . andreasri . com
LOS ANDES LOCATION : Providence EXPECT : Calamari rings floured , fried and tossed with queso blanco , choclo , mint , cherry tomatoes , banana and cherry peppers and garlic butter , then finished with an aged balsamic reduction . losandesri . com
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