ROOFTOP
NORTH
MARE ROOFTOP, PROVIDENCE ON THE 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 ON THE 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 ON THE MENU: Share some apps and sides like calamari, truffle fries and tostadas with the table. FYI: The downtown hotel’ s restaurant offers a straight shot view of the Superman Building and College Hill. Settle in for " girl dinner," including Caesar salad, truffle fries and a Dirty Martini. bluvioletroofbar. com
EAST
MIDTOWN OYSTER BAR, NEWPORT ON THE MENU: Shared platters like the Newporter, Midtown and Leviathan come with an impressive array of littlenecks, 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 ON THE 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
SOUTH
CHAIR 5, NARRAGANSETT ON THE 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
PATIO
NORTH / CENTRAL
COSTANTINO’ S VENDA BAR & RISTORANTE, PROVIDENCE ON THE 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 ON THE 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 ON THE MENU: The dinner menu offers all the familiar Indian favorites like any of the robust curries, tandoori-style specialties and kabob options, plus vegetarian and veganfriendly 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
TERRAZZA, SMITHFIELD ON THE MENU: Casual Mediterranean fare made with in-season ingredients, plus craft cocktails and weekend brunch. FYI: The four seasons room is equipped with a private bar, which can also be reserved for private events to accommodate up to thirty-three guests. terrazzari. com
Don ' t miss!
Oberlin, Providence Ogie’ s Trailer Park, Providence Cork & Rye, Warwick DeWolf Tavern, Bristol Waterdog, Warren Giusto, Newport The Landing Restaurant, Newport Press, Wickford Windjammer Surf Bar, Westerly
The Reef in Newport.
EAST
BYWATER, WARREN ON THE MENU: Go for oysters to watch the sunset or sip some wine and nibble cheese. FYI: Fall in love with the restaurant’ s Bakeshop, featuring breakfast sammies, cookies, espresso drinks and more. bywaterrestaurant. com
CALEB & BROAD, NEWPORT ON THE MENU: Dig into a multicultural menu of sushi burritos, short rib flatbreads and country fried chicken. FYI: Dessert can be a fallen chocolate cake or a peanut butter Oreo mudslide. calebandbroad. com
THE REEF, NEWPORT ON THE MENU: Take a tour around the world while lounging dockside at the Reef with an internationally inspired menu featuring Korean BBQ noodles, fish and chips London-style and Sicilian tuna-tataki. FYI: Grab a table by the fire pits and enjoy live music on the weekends all summer long. thereefnewport. com
PERRO SALADO, NEWPORT ON THE MENU: Get all the usual Mexican favorites, from tacos on fresh corn tortillas stuffed with pork carnitas, chicken tinga and tamarind braised beef to more obscure options like blackened mahi mahi. FYI: The covered brick patio sits beside the eatery’ s historic Colonial house-turned-restaurant in the City by the Sea. perrosalado. com
SOUTH
BOON STREET MARKET, NARRAGANSETT ON THE MENU: Select from a variety of cuisine options including Ocho Loco for Mexican fare and Rhody Ramen. FYI: You won ' t go thirsty here with the expansive drink menu. boonstreetmarket. net
OCEAN MIST, WAKEFIELD ON THE MENU: Start your morning with an ocean-side breakfast burrito, or conclude the night with a sandwich, 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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