This is a unique combination of deli, cafe, and souvenir store 30 minutes south of Providence on picturesque Main Street in Wickford. Many come in to select from their fresh-cooked entrees and other deli items or their vast array of cheeses. In the back you can pick up cups of coffee, tea and delicious pastries or candies to take away or sip upstairs in the dining area. In one short stroll around this quaint place you may purchase a snack, dinner, jams, mugs, paper plates, cards and Rhode Island souvenirs.
Situated on its own private beach, George's is an extremely popular restaurant located 40 minutes south of Providence. Seafood is its award-winning specialty; the chowder, fish and chips and lobster dishes are all excellent. Steaks, ribs, pasta, salads and sandwiches are also on the menu. George's has an appealing dessert menu, a full bar, and a take out window plus it offers live music on the weekends. People travel from miles around for its reasonably priced daily specials even off-season after the summer tourists are gone.
Enjoy candlelight garden or patio dining at elegant Sardella's, with private paneled rooms. Plan rehearsal dinners and special events in an air-conditioned room with your Italian meal. Relax by the French doors or in an informal tavern. Find traditional Italian cuisine or order nightly seafood specials and seasonal selections. An extensive wine list is available or sample a taste by the glass. Three private party dining rooms are available.
Ocean Mist is an iconic Rhode Island beach bar that promises an amazing view of the beach. The outside deck is the best place to enjoy cool breeze or watch surfers riding the waves. Cocktails, mocktails and other drinks served here perfectly complement the fun mood. There is more to Ocean Mist than a bar, it doubles up as a restaurant and club too; it offers an exciting menu comprising pizzas, omlettes, burgers and sandwiches. As the evening sets in, Ocean Mist transforms into a jazzy club that hosts live music concerts and funky parties. In the past, the likes of Squirrel Nut Zippers, Bim Skala Bim, Jeff Pitchell, Marcia Ball and Arrested Development have performed here.
This airy and popular three-story restaurant and bar is as pleasant as it looks from its prominent location on Thames Street. Sip a cold sweet and salty margarita at the bar; the varied menu will please everyone in your party with dishes ranging from Mexican fajitas to fettuccine Alfredo, fresh shrimp and boiled lobster and seafood. The energetic staff deals efficiently with large groups and business functions. Don't leave without getting a mudslide for dessert.
If it is fresh seafood you are craving this is the place in Newport for you. Have an order of steamers at the fully stocked bar while you wait for your table and peruse the enormous chalkboard menu. Scales and Shells prides itself on serving the freshest fish. The wait staff is honest about what is fresh on the menu and will happily honor your request to grill, sear, steam or stuff the fish of your choice. Even the locals proudly wear the restaurant T-shirts, which are for sale at the bar. Reservations are not accepted.
Tucked in a small space along busy Thayer Street, this counter-service only restaurant is a staple in this neighborhood full of students and academics. The menu features all the favorites from the Middle East such as hummus, falafel, baba ghanoush and tabbouleh. Larger plates include the chicken, beef and Kafta kabob; all are served with house salad and Jedra (rice and lentils). The prices are student-friendly and its a great place for take-out.
Visitors to Pastiche Fine Desserts & Café, located off Dean Street on Federal Hill, may find it hard to choose between the numerous mouth-watering confections on display. Their pastries are created from only the freshest and finest ingredients. They offer a wide range of sweets: from tarts and tortes that recall sophisticated European venues, to classic American cakes and brownies. Patrons can sit to enjoy dessert and a cup of tea or specialty coffee at one of the café's small tables, but they fill up fast in the evening. Pastries, which vary seasonally, may be purchased whole or by the piece.
The Bouchard Restaurant in the premises of Bouchard Inn is conveniently located on Main Street surrounded by little shops and eclectic cafes. The Georgian inspired decor has a charming aura, complemented by impeccably clean premises. Chef Albert Bouchard, a culinary prodigy concocts French delicacies with fine techniques and a clear mind. French pastries, aromatic coffees, yogurt parfaits are other small bites on offer. The service staff is exceptionally in tune with the needs of patrons.
Head to Sports View Pizza & Deli to savor some freshly made pizzas. This pizza eatery is well located and serves an extensive range of pizzas prepared with high-quality ingredients.