Best Waterfront Restaurants in Rhode Island

Rhode Island isn’t called the Ocean State for nothing. Not only do we have great, fresh seafood, but, if you pick the right restaurant, you can enjoy your meal right on the water. Here, in no particular order, are some of of the best waterfront restaurants in Rhode Island!

 Best Waterfront Restaurants in Rhode Island

1.Café Nuovo

Café Nuovo, located at 1 Citizens Plaza in downtown Providence, overlooks the Moshassuck River, and serves a global selection of fine cuisine, and is the perfect spot to watch WaterFire from making it one of the best waterfront restaurants in Rhode Island.

2.Waterman Grille

The Waterman Grille, at four Richmond Square in Providence, also overlooks the river that cuts through downtown.  Nearly every dish on their menu offers something new, from their lobster grilled cheese to shrimp and sweet potato ravioli.

3.Hemenway’s Seafood Grill and Oyster Bar

Hemenways is located at 121 South Main Street in Providence, and sits right next to Memorial Park. As the name would imply, they specialize in fresh, expertly-prepared seafood.

4.Mooring Restaurant  

Mooring Restaurant is located at One Sayers Wharf in downtown Newport, and offers a spectacular view of Newport Harbor in addition to their fantastic seafood selection.

5.The Deck

The Deck, located at One Waites Wharf in Newport, offers an excellent seafood menu along with a beautiful view of the bay.  Again, making it one of the best waterfront restaurants in Rhode Island.

6.Aquidneck Lobster Bar

The Aquidneck Lobster Bar, located at 31 Bowen’s Wharf in Newport, which offers the freshest possible seafood.

7.Midtown Oyster Bar  

The Midtown Oyster Bar, located at 345 Thames Street in Newport, has a massive raw seafood bar, as well as a fully-stocked alcoholic bar.

8. The Port

The Port, at 359 Thames Street in Newport, offers not only a tantalizing selection of both seafood and red meat, they also host live entertainment.

9. Coast Guard House

You can find the Coast Guard House at Forty Ocean Road in Narragansett, right next to the Towers. Built in the late 19^th century, the Coast Guard House offers beautiful open-air dining along the Narragansett sea wall.

10.Boat House Waterfront Dining

The Boat House is located at 227 Schooner Street in Tiverton, which sits at the southern edge of Mount Hope Bay. Of all the restaurants on this list, the Boat House may offer the best view.

11.  Matunuck Oyster Bar

Located at 629 Succotash Road, Matunuck Oyster Bar offers raw bar and locally sourced produce as well as an unbeatable view!

12.  Two Ten Oyster Bar & Grill

Keep your eyes peeled for the opening of this new waterfront restaurant.  Located at 210 Salt Pond road in South Kingstown, 02879…with boat access, this will be a sea lovers paradise and is sure to become one of the best waterfront restaurants in Rhode Island.

Best Waterfront Restaurants in Rhode Island