Charlestown is a tiny town by the sea that happens to be home to one of Rhode Island’s most highly rated restaurants. The Cove is an unassuming eatery, but it’s full of character, not to mention the great food and service that keep people coming back for more. And while the dining room is temporarily closed, all your favorite dinner specials (and their famous cupcakes) are still available for takeout.

The Cove is located on the main strip in Charlestown, where it has remained since its opening in October of 2000.

Charlestown, Rhode Island / Google Since then, the restaurant has earned its reputation as a warm, welcoming, family-friendly establishment.

Charlestown is a small community with a big heart, and locals love pulling up a chair here.

Ben_Theretoo406 / TripAdvisor Their mission is to make everyone feel like family, and it’s safe to say they succeed.

But, while a friendly team and a great atmosphere is nice, people come to restaurants for the food… and the cuisine here is top notch.

The Cove Restaurant / Facebook The Cove isn’t trying to reinvent the wheel, just to serve hearty meals you’ll love.

The menu consists mainly of seafood appetizers, sandwiches, and wraps, but there are also plenty of hearty dinner entrees to choose from.

Rob Ouzounian / Google The steaks, pastas, and chicken dishes are out of this world.

Under normal circumstances, The Cove is open for lunch and dinner daily.

The Cove Restaurant / Facebook They also have regular specials, which they create from locally sourced ingredients.

Aside from their hearty entrees, The Cove is best known for their scrumptious cupcakes.

The Cove Restaurant / Facebook They have a rotating selection that includes plenty of seasonally appropriate (and decorated) cupcakes. And they taste even better than they look.

While The Cove’s legendary patio is currently empty, it won’t be long before it’s filled with happy Rhode Islanders soaking up the sun.

Ben_Theretoo406 / Flickr In the meantime, the restaurant is serving takeout dinners daily from 4 - 8 p.m.

Do you miss your tried-and-true favorites at The Cove? Check out their Facebook page for their daily specials, and treat yourself to some takeout.

Charlestown, Rhode Island / Google

Since then, the restaurant has earned its reputation as a warm, welcoming, family-friendly establishment.

Ben_Theretoo406 / TripAdvisor

Their mission is to make everyone feel like family, and it’s safe to say they succeed.

The Cove Restaurant / Facebook

The Cove isn’t trying to reinvent the wheel, just to serve hearty meals you’ll love.

Rob Ouzounian / Google

The steaks, pastas, and chicken dishes are out of this world.

They also have regular specials, which they create from locally sourced ingredients.

They have a rotating selection that includes plenty of seasonally appropriate (and decorated) cupcakes. And they taste even better than they look.

Ben_Theretoo406 / Flickr

In the meantime, the restaurant is serving takeout dinners daily from 4 - 8 p.m.

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Address: 3963 Old Post Rd, Charlestown, RI 02813, USA