South County Restaurants

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  • 1. Aunt Carrie's

    $$$

    Family owned and operated for four generations, this iconic Point Judith indoor-outdoor dining spot has been a must for Rhode Islanders every summer since it opened in 1920. Its peerless, waterside location and unpretentious atmosphere are the main draws, along with favorites like steamers, fish-and-chips, and namesake Carrie Cooper's clam cakes, still made using the original recipe.

    1240 Ocean Rd., Narragansett, Rhode Island, 02882, USA
    401-783–7930

    Known For

    • Complete shore dinners
    • Delicious pies based on Carrie Cooper's recipes
    • Picnic tables and an ice-cream stand across the street

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Oct.–Mar., Reservations not accepted
  • 2. Coast Guard House

    $$$

    Built in 1888 as a U.S. Life-Saving Service Station, this restaurant has been nearly destroyed twice by storms—by Hurricane Bob in 1991 and Superstorm Sandy in 2012. Regardless, the dining area has spectacular views of the ocean, the roof deck is a great hangout (try the frozen Dark 'n Stormy cocktail), and the patio is about as close to the sea as you could be without getting wet.

    40 Ocean Rd., Narragansett, Rhode Island, 02882, USA
    401-789–0700

    Known For

    • Raw bar and local seafood
    • Alfresco drinks and dining on the deck
    • Stunning view of Rhode Island Sound

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon.
  • 3. George's of Galilee

    $$$

    Owned by the same family since 1948, this local landmark near Salty Brine State Beach has its own private patch of sand and beach blanket service in the summertime, along with a lively tiki bar. Try traditional Rhode Island favorites, including calamari, clam cakes, and "stuffies" (stuffed quahogs), as well as raw bar treats like oyster shooters. Get your fried or broiled seafood from the walk-up window, too. George's buys seafood directly from fishermen in Galilee, so this is also your place to sample sustainable local fish.

    250 Sand Hill Cove Rd., Narragansett, Rhode Island, 02882, USA
    401-783–2306

    Known For

    • Alfresco dining with spectacular waterfront views
    • Summertime takeout clam shack and beach service
    • Fish bowl cocktails

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Reservations not accepted
  • 4. Matunuck Oyster Bar

    $$$

    Shuckers are hard at work at the raw bar in this awesome waterside restaurant, an offshoot of the nearby Matunuck Oyster Farm. This year-round business committed to serving fresh, local produce, along with farm-raised and wild-caught seafood, draws a crowd—snag an outside table if you can. Take a 60-minute tour of the Potter Pond oyster farm, offered several times during the summer.

    629 Succotash Rd., South Kingstown, Rhode Island, 02879, USA
    401-783–4202-ext. 1

    Known For

    • Alfresco dining at sunset
    • Mainly seafood menu but a handful of other choices
    • Raw oysters raised right here are sweet, on the smaller side, and beginner-friendly

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Reservations not accepted
  • 5. Olympia Tea Room

    $$$

    Overlooking the water since it first opened as an ice-cream parlor in 1916, the Olympia's varnished wood booths and a long marble counter echo the restaurant's rich history. The kitchen focuses on local and artisanal ingredients served with simple elegance and abundant flavor, including spicy flaked haddock and Milanese-style crispy chicken.

    74 Bay St., Watch Hill, Rhode Island, 02891, USA
    401-348–8211

    Known For

    • Bistro-style menu
    • Sidewalk tables outside and antique booths inside
    • A fine selection of wines available by the glass

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed early Nov.–early Apr., Reservations not accepted
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  • 6. B&B Dockside

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    It's all about breakfast and burgers at this café overlooking the Pawcatuck River. Burgers rule the lunch menu, including the deliciously decadent Fat Elvis—with peanut butter, bacon, cheese, and caramelized bananas, it'll leave you saying, "Thank you, thankyouverymuch."

    19 Margin St., Westerly, Rhode Island, 02891, USA
    401-315–2520

    Known For

    • Great waterfront view
    • Mouthwatering roast beef hash—for breakfast
    • Friendly service, even when crowded

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Tues. and Wed.
  • 7. Crazy Burger Cafe & Juice Bar

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    Vegetarians, vegans, and omnivores flock to this funky café not far from Narragansett Town Beach for smoothies, creative juice blends, and breakfast served until 4 pm daily. Signature burgers are categorized as "hoof, fin, and claw," but there are vegan options, too. White Christmas lights and colorful lanterns are part of the indoor and covered patio decor, as is a red phone booth behind the counter that houses condiments (like the house-made ketchup).

    144 Boon St., Narragansett, Rhode Island, 02882, USA
    401-783–1810

    Known For

    • Extensive menu
    • Often a wait to be seated
    • BYOB, but there is a corkage fee

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Reservations not accepted
  • 8. Evie's

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    This restaurant defies its strip mall location with a bright interior design soaked in natural light and a high-fenced courtyard for warm-weather dining. Coast-inspired comfort food like fish and chips occupies the menu alongside fish tacos, short-rib grilled cheese, and a savory salmon gyro; oysters—on the half-shell or Rockefeller—are harvested in nearby Watch Hill.

    224 Post Rd., Westerly, Rhode Island, 02891, USA
    401-388--4201

    Known For

    • Good selection of local beers on draft
    • Cocktails with house-made infusions
    • More than a dozen wines by the glass
  • 9. Maria's Seaside Cafe

    $$$

    This family-owned restaurant at the Hotel Maria serves Mediterranean cuisine, from casual (pizza, raw bar) to fancy (Cioppino, local pan-seared sea scallops). It's right across the street from the beach and a standout on a strip of ice-cream stands, take-out shacks, and motels that have seen better days.

    132 Atlantic Ave., Misquamicut, Rhode Island, 02891, USA
    401-596–6886

    Known For

    • Indoor-outdoor seating with heaters for cool summer nights
    • Homemade pasta
    • Lobster pizza

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed early Sept.–May
  • 10. Mews Tavern

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    This cheery tavern has three bars and 69 beers on tap, but hungry folks flock here for burgers and tasty pizzas—like the Pink Panther, which is topped with chicken, prosciutto, and pasta in a house-made pink vodka sauce. Also on the menu are Mexican dishes, mac and cheese with local Whalers beer in the sauce, and other comfort foods.

    456 Main St., Wakefield, Rhode Island, 02879, USA
    401-783–9370

    Known For

    • Going strong since 1947
    • Appetizers, snacks, full entrées, and more
    • Rare, limited, and local beers with "no crap on tap"

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Reservations not accepted
  • 11. Spain of Narragansett

    $$$

    This Spanish restaurant earns high marks for beautifully prepared and presented food and deft service; the paella is legendary. Arched architectural features and greenery help create a Mediterranean mood, and in summer you can dine on a patio anchored by a three-tier fountain and a massive brick fireplace.

    1144 Ocean Rd., Narragansett, Rhode Island, 02882, USA
    401-783–9770

    Known For

    • Traditional seafood paella (for two)
    • Impressive wine list—plus sangria
    • Well-run restaurant with upscale, professional service

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues. No lunch
  • 12. Tavern by the Sea

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    Lunch or dinner on the deck or patio at this Wickford restaurant is an essential part of a visit to North Kingstown's most scenic village. Watch fish swim and ducks paddle into the cove as you dine on Greek-inspired pizzas and sandwiches, salads and seafood entrees, or shared plates of mussels, calamari served Rhode Island or Asian-style, and stuffed Quahog clams. In a town that's sometimes a little too quiet at night, the tavern's patio bar is one of the better places to grab a drink and some local gossip.

    16 West Main St., North Kingstown, Rhode Island, 02852, USA
    401-294--5771

    Known For

    • Waterfront dining
    • Excellent gyros and souvlaki
    • Outdoor bar

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Nov.-Apr.
  • 13. The Charlestown Rathskeller

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    The hand-cut fries at this former speakeasy hidden in the woods are revered across southern New England, and steaks and burgers are big and cooked to perfection. Lawn games like horseshoes, bocce, and corn hole; an enormous stone fire pit; and the "Down Back" outdoor music stage make the grounds feel like the backyard of your dreams.

    489A Old Coach Rd., Charlestown, Rhode Island, 02813, USA
    401-792–1000

    Known For

    • The coldest beer in Rhode Island
    • Schnitzels, stroganoff, and pretzels
    • Live music and outdoor games

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon., Reservations not accepted
  • 14. Trio

    $$

    Close to Narragansett Town Beach, this welcoming place emphasizes seafood, classic comfort food favorites like shaved steak sandwiches and shepherd's pie, and artisanal pizzas. The festive patio is where you'll want to be on a bright day, sipping summer flavors like watermelon, cucumber, and peach mixed into refreshingly creative cocktails.

    15 Kingstown Rd., Narragansett, Rhode Island, 02882, USA
    401-792–4333

    Known For

    • Easy, free parking
    • More than 20 wines by the glass
    • Patio dining in summer

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No lunch weekdays

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