It’s no secret that Providence has some of the best restaurants in New England — the city even has special Restaurant Weeks. But you don’t have to go to a big city to enjoy an outstanding meal… in fact, you’ll find some of our tastiest eateries in our small towns. Here are just a few examples of the many small town eateries known for their delicious food.
- Trio (Narragansett)
Trio / Facebook
Trio / Facebook Sip one-of-a-kind cocktails and choose from a menu of gourmet pizzas, hearty entrees, or a tempting raw bar. Trio has something for everyone, including an entire gluten free menu.
- Crowther’s Restaurant (Little Compton)
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Crowther’s Restaurant / Facebook Known for its comfortable, welcoming atmosphere, Crowther’s is known statewide as one of the top dining spots in Little Compton. Aside from their regular menu of fried seafood, tasty burgers and pizzas, the weekly specials are to die for. Try going on Tuesday for all-you-can-eat fish & chips for just $16.
- Huck’s Filling Station (East Greenwich)
Huck’s Filling Station / Faccebook
Huck’s Filling Station / Facebook Located in East Greenwich, this former filling station is now a fantastic place to fill up on tasty food. Chef Todd Camp has traveled the world and creates seasonal menus you’ll love. This place is especially well-known for its brunch.
- Blue Kangaroo Cafe (Barrington)
The Blue Kangaroo Cafe / Facebook
The Blue Kangaroo Cafe / Facebook Looking for a casual lunch? Look no further than the beloved Blue Kangaroo Cafe in Barrington. Whether you go for a savory sandwich, freshly baked pizza, a healthy salad or a sweet treat, you won’t be disappointed. The cafe is open seven days a week, and everything is baked fresh daily.
- Champlin’s Seafood Deck (Narragansett)
Champlin’s Seafood Deck / Facebook
Champlin’s Seafood Deck / Facebook This iconic, laid back spot is known for its tasty seafood and epic views alike. No wonder it’s been a local favorite for the better part of a century.
- Ella’s Fine Food & Drink (Westerly)
Ella’s Fine Food & Drink / Facebook
Michelle C / TripAdvisor Located in the small town of Westerly, Ella’s can best be described as casual fine dining. Chef and owner Jeanie Roland really known what she’s doing in the kitchen – she even has a cook book for sale called Butter, Love & Cream.
- The Revival Craft Kitchen and Bar (Warren)
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The Revival Craft Kitchen and Bar / Facebook It seems as if this restaurant is constantly winning awards, and for good reason. The food is locally sourced, so you can always count on fresh flavors and a tasty selection of small and large plates alike. This eatery just opened a second location in East Greenwich, a sure sign that things are going well.
Hungry? The next time you’re in your favorite small Rhode Island town, try a new restaurant and you’ll see that small town eateries are often big on flavor.
Trio / Facebook
Sip one-of-a-kind cocktails and choose from a menu of gourmet pizzas, hearty entrees, or a tempting raw bar. Trio has something for everyone, including an entire gluten free menu.
Wayne Potvin / Google
Crowther’s Restaurant / Facebook
Known for its comfortable, welcoming atmosphere, Crowther’s is known statewide as one of the top dining spots in Little Compton. Aside from their regular menu of fried seafood, tasty burgers and pizzas, the weekly specials are to die for. Try going on Tuesday for all-you-can-eat fish & chips for just $16.
Huck’s Filling Station / Faccebook
Huck’s Filling Station / Facebook
Located in East Greenwich, this former filling station is now a fantastic place to fill up on tasty food. Chef Todd Camp has traveled the world and creates seasonal menus you’ll love. This place is especially well-known for its brunch.
The Blue Kangaroo Cafe / Facebook
Looking for a casual lunch? Look no further than the beloved Blue Kangaroo Cafe in Barrington. Whether you go for a savory sandwich, freshly baked pizza, a healthy salad or a sweet treat, you won’t be disappointed. The cafe is open seven days a week, and everything is baked fresh daily.
Champlin’s Seafood Deck / Facebook
Champlin’s Seafood Deck / Facebook
This iconic, laid back spot is known for its tasty seafood and epic views alike. No wonder it’s been a local favorite for the better part of a century.
Ella’s Fine Food & Drink / Facebook
Michelle C / TripAdvisor
Located in the small town of Westerly, Ella’s can best be described as casual fine dining. Chef and owner Jeanie Roland really known what she’s doing in the kitchen – she even has a cook book for sale called Butter, Love & Cream.
management / TripAdvisor
The Revival Craft Kitchen and Bar / Facebook
It seems as if this restaurant is constantly winning awards, and for good reason. The food is locally sourced, so you can always count on fresh flavors and a tasty selection of small and large plates alike. This eatery just opened a second location in East Greenwich, a sure sign that things are going well.
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Address: 15 Kingstown Rd, Narragansett, RI 02882, USAAddress: 90 Pottersville Rd, Little Compton, RI 02837, USAAddress: 4654 Post Rd, East Greenwich, RI 02818, USAAddress: 328 County Rd, Barrington, RI 02806, USAAddress: Champlin’s Seafood, 256 Great Island Rd, Narragansett, RI 02882, USAAddress: Ella’s Food & Drink, 2 Tower St, Westerly, RI 02891, USAAddress: 50 Miller St, Warren, RI 02885, USA
