Day Road Trip to R.I. Thoughts?

[SuzieCK (Sue Kelman)]

We are planning a Saturday road trip to Rhode Island, but not necessarily to Providence. We’re sussing out the summer place possibilities. Along the way we’d be delighted with a scrumptious lobster roll (for my birthday), and some spectacular fresh seafood. Since it will be mid-October I know many places may be closed. Suggestions?

[linguafood (Natascha)]

Here’s a bunch of recent RI threads

Rhode Island help (near Charlestown)

Hi, I’m spending a week in Charlestown, RI with my wife and 2 boys. I know the state is small, but likely won’t venture as far of Providence. Anyone have suggestions for spots in or around Charlestown (likely Watch Hill, Jamestown, Kingston, Gansett, etc?) I’m only willing to do takeout or patio dining at this point. Given my kids are younger, I’ll avoid Ocean House (too fancy for them…) We are going to Matanuck one night, but open to other suggestions for all meals. I plan on hitting Aun…

Rhode Island- miscellaneous

Just finishing up a week in RI, stayed in Charlestown just off the beach. I already reported Shipwrights Daughter and Monahan’s (which we seemed to hit almost daily for something - stuffies, frozen lemonade, lobster rolls, shakes, etc.) View from the deck. [IMG_4702] [IMG_4695] Quonnie Farms is another one we hit several times - bougie farm market with great bread, pastries, quarts of chowder ice cream etc. Their homemade pizza looked good but didn’t try. Manhattan chowder was very good,…

Narragansett & Southern Rhode Island Good Eats?

We’re heading to Narragansett, RI for a long birthday weekend at end of Oct. Aside from Matunuck Oyster where we will, no doubt, eat more than once, where else can we look for seafood, good breakfasts, an interesting lunch? In general, I find it’s mostly a culinary wasteland (and it’s off season also), but I thought folks might have some suggestions. We’re willing to drive a bit since we’ll be antiquing in the Little Compton area, too. All ideas welcome.

One of our resident RI specialists, @digga will no doubt be more than happy to share more recent recommendations.

[tomatotomato (Denise)]

Happy birthday (early), @SuzieCK!

[digga]

@SuzieCK I had too much going on to chime in. I hope you +1 figured out a plan for tomorrow’s RI road trip? We’re at opposite ends of New England (I’m in Maine with the 'rents and B and Spring Onion for the weekend). If you are still trying to figure out things, please let me know!

These days, Warren is where we usually end up eating when we’re at our vacay house in Barrington. We enjoy the lobster rolls at Blount Clam Shack in Warren. The on-the-water location is closed but the year-round market has the same menu. St. Martha’s was wonderful and Metacom Kitchen has re-opened after a hiatus. Just a few minutes south of Warren, Bristol has some fun places, too. You may like Dune Brothers for a casual lobster roll in an open-air waterside casual locale.

I think you implied that you are looking for a summer cottage, which implies seaside to me but maybe not? A day trip to Southern RI makes for a long day. If it’s not too late, I would urge you to find a place to rest your heads for 1 night.