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Matunuck Oyster Bar is not only one of the best seafood restaurants in the state, this progressive hot spot also added another accolade to their long list of accomplishments. According to Timeout.com (and most of us in RI), Matunuck Oyster Bar is among the top 21 Seafood Restaurants in America! Here is what timeout.com says about Perry Raso’s Matunuck Oyster Bar!
“Like Boston’s Island Creek, Matunuck Oyster Bar was founded by an actual oysterman. But the similarities pretty much end there. Located right on Potter Pond along with his shellfish beds and organic produce farm, Perry Raso’s place is a naturally laid-back affair: the picturesque setting provides all the mood lighting and decoration it needs, and the passing of the seasons determines only minor tweaks to the menu, as the staples are the staples for a reason. Aside from oysters in every way, shape and splendid form, you’re bound by unwritten state law to order the fried calamari with cherry peppers, the clear clam chowder and at least a couple of stuffies (stuffed and baked quahogs), Rhody classics all. After that, potato- or pistachio-crusted cod’s a favorite, as is pure and simple boiled lobster with lemon and butter, followed by the white chocolate-dipped key-lime pie—on a stick! Given the extra-casual context, you wouldn’t expect a solid wine selection, but there is one. Still, an oyster-garnished Bloody or regional craft beer proves just the patio pounder.” –Timeout.com
You can read the full story here!
Matunuck Oyster Bar has raised the bar for local restaurateurs and forged the path towards sustainability. Matunuck Oyster Farm provides the fresh, local and organic produce while Perry Raso and his team harvest oysters and scallops! Did you know Matunuck Oyster Bar is the FIRST restaurant in Rhode Island to serve farm raised bay scallops? Rhode Island is fortunate to have this “farm to table and pond to plate” restaurant right here in our little state! Congratulations Matunuck Oyster Bar on yet another well deserved recognition. You can learn more about Matunuck Oyster Bar here!
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Well done Perry !!!
My favorite seafood restaurant in Rhode Island.,,…fantastic food and scenery!
Norm did you grow up on the East Side of RI? on Dana St.?
On my next trip back home to R.I., I will have to try it with my partner.
Norm, did you grow up on the East Side of Providence?
this is no surprise . food and service was great
need to go for early dinner or lunch to avoid the wait
Worth the wait! Any time of year. Best in RI, best in New England!
Congratulations to the MOB and its owners (fellow URI Grads)! We visit you several times each summer and it is always mobbed. Now you will have to start bussing people from remote lots and add more stories. You are proof positive that serving the freshest ingredients well is the ticket to outstanding food.
Congratulations!!! Although I have never been (not a seafood eater), whenever I drive by it is always packed no matter what time of year it is. I have always heard great reviews and now it’s official. Congrats again. It’s always great when our seafood industry is portrayed in a positive light.
The best! We go every summer and plan our trip around the restaurant!
By far, the best restaurant I have eaten at in Rhode Island, food is superb, service is great, price is reasonable, couldn’t find a nicer place to dine when down in Rhode Island, love it!!!
Best ever! Live <10min and go 15 times year. Open year round and new enclosed patio and addition really helped to open it up. Always fresh and always the best. Summer time outside patio bar with fresh oysters, clams, and a cold beer or G&T!!
We feel fortunate to be able to enjoy such an dining experience in our neighborhood at MOB. Perry and his staff offer excellence in service, customer satisfaction and quality product. Thanks Perry for being such a good neighbor. Now you just have to keep it going.
What a great restraunt it is! The first time I was there I was eager to meet the owner, Perry, as both my daughters worked there. The place was packed. I noticed a man moving tables and chairs among the crowd as to accommodate the guests and my hunch was correct! The man was Perry. He has built an amazing business with the support of many hard working people that all show they enjoy working there. Good job to you and all the great staff that support mom!!!!!! ( especially my girls Katelyn and Anna of course).