OYSTERS
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NORTH / CENTRAL
PROVIDENCE OYSTER BAR , PROVIDENCE AND EAST GREENWICH GET THIS : The Oceanus Platter ( twelve oysters , twelve littlenecks , eight shrimp cocktail and a one-pound lobster ).
A famed eatery for city-dwellers , this shell spot is best known for its signature raw bar and sophisticated yet flavorful offering of the freshest seafood . From lobster gnocchi to hand-rolled sushi , its menu surely runs the gamut . providenceoysterbar . com
GREENWICH BAY OYSTER BAR , EAST GREENWICH GET THIS : The freshly shucked and lightly fried oysters .
This mid-state gem is well known for its tavern-like setting complete with a large raw bar filled to the brim with locally sourced selections . But if you ’ re looking for a meatier option , the surf and turf and the po ’ boy ( which can be made with battered shrimp or oysters ) are solid choices . greenwichbayoysterbar . com
EAST
BRISTOL OYSTER BAR , BRISTOL GET THIS : The oysters casino , aka six Aquidneck Farm oysters with house bacon , focaccia breadcrumbs and herb butter .
Housed in a historic building that once served as a customs house , post office and a YMCA facility , Bristol Oyster Bar offers up classic New England charm in addition to classic New England cuisine . When weather permits , ask to be seated on the outdoor patio to experience the quintessential beauty of downtown Bristol . bristoloysterbar . com
SOUTH
MATUNUCK OYSTER BAR , SOUTH KINGSTOWN GET THIS : Start with the oyster sampler platter and oysters Rockefeller before moving on to the blackened yellowfin tuna and stuffed lobster .
Matunuck Oyster Bar is committed to uniting fresh , locally grown produce with farm-raised and wild-caught seafood . Its signature raw bar offers a variety of Rhode Island oysters , crisp cherrystones , littleneck clams and jumbo shrimp . The Matunuck oysters are grown in Potter Pond right off the waterfront patio and many of its herbs and vegetables are grown in a vegetable farm on the north end of the pond . rhodyoysters . com
MIDTOWN OYSTER BAR , NEWPORT GET THIS : Order a few a la carte fresh shucked oysters or grab a friend and go big : The Newporter shared platter boasts six oysters , six littlenecks , shrimp cocktail , a half chilled lobster and shrimp ceviche .
Located on Newport ’ s bustling Thames Street , Midtown Oyster Bar ’ s two-story building serves up two bar areas , three dining rooms and three outside decks . So whether you ’ re looking for casual snacks and cocktails with friends or a more formal dining experience , it ’ s safe to say Midtown has you covered . midtownoyster . com
OYSTER FARMS
Walrus and Carpenter , Narragansett and Johnston Ocean State Oysters , Narragansett Matunuck Oyster Farm , South Kingstown Quonnie Siren Oyster Co ., Charlestown Salt Pond Oysters , Wakefield
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