Summers in Rhode Island are pretty spectacular. And the next best thing to spending a summer day at the beach is spending a summer afternoon or evening enjoying a delicious meal overlooking the ocean. Rhody has plenty of waterfront dining options, many of them formal. When it comes to these five seaside spots, however, you can always come as you are.
- Crow’s Nest (Warwick)
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Crow’s Nest Restaurant Inc. / Facebook Since the mid-1960s, Crow’s Nest has been serving Warwick residents tasty seafood. The name of this place has changed a few times over the years, but the service – and the location – are always top notch.
- Iggy’s Boardwalk (Warwick)
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Shannon Baker / Google Iggy’s is the kind of place that offers a little something for everyone. Whether you just need a snack or a cup of soup or a full lobster dinner, you’ll find it here. Iggy’s, which actually has several locations in Rhody, was awarded Best Clam Shack honors from Rhode Island Monthly.
- George’s of Galilee (Narragansett)
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George’s of Galilee / Facebook Since its 1948 opening, George’s of Galilee has been a favorite spot for steak and seafood for locals and tourists alike. This laid back eatery never disappoints.
- The Deck (Newport)
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The Deck Restaurant & Bar / Facebook Located on Waite’s Wharf in historic downtown Newport, The Deck Restaurant really comes alive in the summertime. While the dining room is decidedly more upscale, the waterfront patio is the perfect place to go for lighter fare and cocktails.
- Thames Waterside Bar And Grill (Bristol)
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Thames Waterside Bar & Grill / Facebook Tucked away on Bristol Harbor, this casual seaside restaurant has an ambiance that’s as good as the food. Sip handcrafted cocktails, snack on locally sourced seafood, and enjoy the views (and possibly live music, depending on the day).
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Crow’s Nest Restaurant Inc. / Facebook
Since the mid-1960s, Crow’s Nest has been serving Warwick residents tasty seafood. The name of this place has changed a few times over the years, but the service – and the location – are always top notch.
Iggy’s Boardwalk / Google
Shannon Baker / Google
Iggy’s is the kind of place that offers a little something for everyone. Whether you just need a snack or a cup of soup or a full lobster dinner, you’ll find it here. Iggy’s, which actually has several locations in Rhody, was awarded Best Clam Shack honors from Rhode Island Monthly.
George’s of Galilee / Facebook
Since its 1948 opening, George’s of Galilee has been a favorite spot for steak and seafood for locals and tourists alike. This laid back eatery never disappoints.
At The Deck / Google
The Deck Restaurant & Bar / Facebook
Located on Waite’s Wharf in historic downtown Newport, The Deck Restaurant really comes alive in the summertime. While the dining room is decidedly more upscale, the waterfront patio is the perfect place to go for lighter fare and cocktails.
Glenn Daley / Google
Thames Waterside Bar & Grill / Facebook
Tucked away on Bristol Harbor, this casual seaside restaurant has an ambiance that’s as good as the food. Sip handcrafted cocktails, snack on locally sourced seafood, and enjoy the views (and possibly live music, depending on the day).
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Address: Crow’s Nest Restaurant, 288 Arnolds Neck Dr, Warwick, RI 02886, USAAddress: Iggy’s Doughboys & Chowder House, 889 Oakland Beach Ave #9616, Warwick, RI 02889, USAAddress: George’s of Galilee, 250 Sand Hill Cove Rd, Narragansett, RI 02882, USAAddress: 1 Waites Wharf, Newport, RI 02840, USAAddress: 251 Thames St, Bristol, RI 02809, USA
