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MARE ROOFTOP , PROVIDENCE MENU : Share apps , pizzas , pastas and entrees to get a bite of everything while overlooking the East Side . FYI : Explore Wayland Square ’ s local shopping and charm before heading up the elevator . marerooftop . com
ROOFTOP AT THE PROVIDENCE G MENU : Choose from raw bar options or modern American entrees . Pair your meal with perfectly concocted cocktails , wine , zero-proof mocktails or the rotating draft selection . FYI : Enjoy good company by the toasty fire pit while surrounded by the Creative Capital ’ s skyscrapers . rooftopattheg . com
BLU VIOLET ROOF BAR AT ALOFT PROVIDENCE DOWNTOWN MENU : Share some apps like crab fritters , meatballs and crispy fingerlings with the table . FYI : The downtown hotel ’ s restaurant offers a straight shot of the Superman Building and College Hill . Get ready to dance through your entire Sunday brunch while jamming out to R & B tunes . bluvioletroofbar . com
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MIDTOWN OYSTER BAR , NEWPORT MENU : Shared platters like the Newporter , Midtown and Leviathan come with an impressive array of littlenecks ,
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oysters , shrimp , lobster and more . FYI : This oyster bar has a third-floor roof deck and second-floor patio for lunch and dinner seating with views that look down on the bustling waterfront . midtownoyster . com
TOP OF NEWPORT BAR AND LOUNGE AT HOTEL VIKING , NEWPORT MENU : Open Memorial Day weekend through October , Top of Newport offers a light bites menu ( mini lobster rolls , anyone ?) served with cocktails , beer and wine . FYI : Time a visit just before sunset and drift right into space over views of the waterfront , Gilded Age mansions and boats in the marina . hotelviking . com
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CHAIR 5 , NARRAGANSETT MENU : From fresh seafood classics to charcuterie boards , find the perfect pairing with artisan cocktails , craft beer and boutique wines . FYI : Floating on top of the Break Hotel , guests can expect panoramic views and a light ocean breeze . thebreakhotel . com / chair5-restaurant
PHIL ' S MAIN STREET GRILLE , WAKEFIELD MENU : Breakfast is served all day , so prepare to be in French toast and breakfast burrito paradise . FYI : After your meal , explore the shops and sights that Wakefield ’ s Main Street has to offer . philsgrille . square . site
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COSTANTINO ’ S VENDA BAR & RISTORANTE , PROVIDENCE MENU : Italian comfort classics with a sizable wine menu . FYI : After enjoying your meal , take a stroll through Atwells Avenue for an evening of people-watching and exploring . costantinosristorante . com
LOS ANDES , PROVIDENCE MENU : As you finish your plate of paella al matador or pobre vegetarino , watch the late afternoon turn into dusk . Leave room for dessert if you ’ re craving a passionfruit cheesecake or tres leches cake . FYI : Seating on the patio is first come , first served , so make sure to arrive on the early side . losandesri . com
INDIA RESTAURANT , PROVIDENCE MENU : The dinner menu offers all the familiar favorites like chicken tikka masala , mutter paneer , tandoori and kabob options and vegetarian and vegan-friendly dishes . FYI : Look out onto Lippitt Park in this garden-like oasis decked out with flowering potted plants , red umbrellas and the scent of spices and sounds of Indian music . indiarestaurant . com
Waterdog in Warren .
DON ' T MISS !
Ogie ’ s Trailer Park , Providence Narragansett Brewery , Providence DeWolf Tavern , Bristol Waterdog , Warren The Landing Restaurant , Newport Wickford on the Water , North Kingstown Terrazza , Smithfield Windjammer Surf Bar , Westerly
THE TREE HOUSE TAVERN , WARWICK MENU : Choose from one of several dining setups on the patio or in the open-air pavilion to dine on mushroom and truffle mac and cheese or seasoned chicken wings . FYI : The whimsical decor will take you back to the carefree days of childhood — if childhood came with a raw bar and an impressive craft beer list . thetreehousetavern . com
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BYWATER , WARREN MENU : Go for oysters to watch the sunset or sip some wine and nibble cheese . FYI : You ’ re bound to fall in love with the restaurant ’ s Bakeshop , featuring baguettes , cookies , espresso drinks , jams and more . bywaterrestaurant . com
CALEB AND BROAD , NEWPORT MENU : Dig into a multicultural menu of sushi burritos , short rib lasagna and the country fried chicken . FYI : Dessert can be a cinnamon roll whoopie pie or a peanut butter Oreo mudslide . calebandbroad . com
THE REEF , NEWPORT MENU : Take a tour around the world while lounging dockside at the Reef with an internationally inspired menu featuring specialties like lobster a la vodka , vegetable Napoleon and Norwegian salmon . FYI : Grab a table by the fire pits and enjoy live music on the weekends all summer long . thereefnewport . com
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OCEAN MIST , WAKEFIELD MENU : Start your morning with a filling ocean-side breakfast burrito , or conclude the night with a sandwich , wrap , flatbread pizza or burger as the weekend ’ s live entertainment jams on . FYI : While enjoying your meal , try to spot Block Island thirteen miles out to sea . oceanmist . net
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