OYSTERS
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CALAMARI
NORTH / CENTRAL
LOS ANDES, PROVIDENCE Calamari rings floured, fried and tossed with queso blanco, mint, choclo, cherry tomatoes, banana peppers, cherry peppers and garlic butter, finished with an aged balsamic reduction. losandesri. com
ANDINO’ S, PROVIDENCE A classic, lightly breaded version served with hot cherry peppers and finished in garlic butter. andinosrestaurant. com
CAPRI SEAFOOD, PROVIDENCE The house calamari adds some spice and sweetness to your night, as it’ s topped with red peppers, scallions and sweet chili sauce. capriseafood. com
BASTA, CRANSTON A heaping plate of crispy Point Judith fried squid garnished with hot cherry peppers and garlic butter. bastaonbroad. com
EAST
ANTHONY’ S SEAFOOD, MIDDLETOWN For a little kick with an Asian flair, Anthony’ s Kung Pao calamari comes with hot peppers, sweet plum chili sauce, scallions and peanuts. anthonysseafood. net
THAMES WATERSIDE BAR & GRILL, BRISTOL The classic Rhode Island-style calamari, accompanied with olives, banana peppers, grape tomatoes and peppadew aioli, is perfect for dunking into fresh marinara. thameswaterside. com
Iggy’ s Doughboys & Chowder House in Warwick and Narragansett( left); Los Andes in Providence( right).
SOUTH
CELESTIAL CAFE, EXETER Your choice between Eastern Calamari( with RI Mushroom Co. mix, peapods, root vegetables, scallions, ginger and housemade soy glaze) and Citrus Pesto Calamari( with lemons, capers, roasted garlic, roasted red peppers, artichoke hearts, pesto and housemade limoncello). celestialcaferi. com
COAST GUARD HOUSE, NARRAGANSETT Lightly floured Point Judith fried calamari rings and tentacles are served with house pickled pepper relish, a citrus vinaigrette and fresh basil for a little salt, fat, acid and heat all in one bite. thecoastguard house. com
PJ’ S PUB, NARRAGANSETT Select either the Greek calamari— lightly fried and sauteed with baby spinach, olives, banana peppers and diced tomatoes in a butter, garlic and wine sauce topped with feta cheese— or the Asian calamari, made with sauteed broccoli, red peppers, cabbage, scallion and sesame seeds in a sweet chili soy sauce. pjspubnarragansett. com
NORTH / CENTRAL
TEN PRIME SEAFOOD, PROVIDENCE Across the street from Trinity Repertory Company, it’ s the perfect spot for a pre- or post-show meal. Indulge in local oysters served with mignonette pearls and bloody mary cocktail sauce. tenprimeseafood. com
PROVIDENCE OYSTER BAR, PROVIDENCE AND EAST GREENWICH A famed spot for city-dwellers, this shell spot is best known for its signature raw bar and sophisticated yet flavorful offerings of the freshest seafood in the city. From Cajun shrimp pasta to hand-rolled sushi, its menu runs the gamut. providenceoysterbar. com
GREENWICH BAY OYSTER BAR, EAST GREENWICH This mid-state gem is well known for its tavern-like setting complete with a large raw bar filled with locally sourced oysters and clams. 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
MIDTOWN OYSTER BAR, NEWPORT 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 they have you covered. midtownoyster. com
SOUTH
MATUNUCK OYSTER BAR, SOUTH KINGSTOWN Recovering from a devastating fire, Matunuck Oyster Bar is committed to uniting fresh, locally grown produce with farmraised and wild-caught seafood within its pop-up location across the road. The signature raw bar offers a variety of Rhode Island oysters, crisp cherrystones, littleneck clams and jumbo shrimp. Matunuck Oysters are grown in Potter Pond right off the waterfront patio and many of its herbs and vegetables are grown in its vegetable farm on the north end of the pond. rhodyoysters. com
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