In the dead of winter, there’s no doubt that we miss our Rhode Island waterfront eateries with outdoor dining. But just because it’s cold outside, doesn’t mean you have to forsake incredible scenery when you go out to eat. These nine restaurants have huge windows that give way to the picturesque views of the Ocean State that you love so you can enjoy them any time of the year.

  1. Coast Guard House - 40 Ocean Rd., Narragansett

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Google Images/Matt Fiorvanti Serving diners since 1945, the Coast Guard House has been treating customers to local seafood and panoramic views for decades. Dine on a scrumptious lobster roll or more upscale fare at this legendary waterfront spot.

  1. Boat House Restaurant - 227 Schooner Dr., Tiverton

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TripAdvisor/management Perched on the banks of the Sakonnet River, the Boat House Cafe is a popular spot for date night. Select from a delicious menu full of locally sourced seafood and produce while taking in the gorgeous river scenery.

  1. Twin Oaks Restaurant - 100 Sabra St, Cranston

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Google Images/Alan Tattersfield This huge restaurant on Spectacle Pond offers large windows giving way to picturesque water views. Enjoy Italian and American classics featuring pasta, steaks, and seafood at this long-standing spot.

  1. The Landing - 30 Bowens Wharf, Newport

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Google Images/Kham Inthirath Take in the bustling harbor views from a window seat at The Landing. There is no shortage of seafood choices when the catch is coming straight from the docks.

  1. The Kitchen at Pleasant View Inn - 65A Atlantic Ave., Westerly

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TripAdvisor/management Enjoy a casual lunch or relaxing dinner right on the Atlantic at The Kitchen at Pleasant View Inn. A variety of local seafood and wonderful American classics will make you want to return again and again.

  1. 15 Point Road Restaurant - 15 Point Rd., Portsmouth

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Facebook/15 Point Road Restaurant, Waterfront Dining The plates that come out of the kitchen are as pretty as the scenery from the dining room at 15 Point Road Restaurant. Soak in the vibrant bay scenery while enjoying the Instagrammable dishes at this eatery.

  1. Chair 5 - 1208 Ocean Rd., Narragansett

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TripAdvisor/management The raw bar is just as bountiful as the Narragansett beach views at Chair 5. The Asian-inspired new American fare is a pleasant digression from the many other traditional seafood spots.

  1. Wharf Tavern - 215 Water St., Warren

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Google Images/Caroline Duby The Wharf Tavern has been a dockside tradition since 1955 in the Ocean State. This casual eatery has lovely water views accompanied by a tasty menu of seafood and steaks.

  1. Finn’s Harborside - 38 Water St., East Greenwich

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Google Images/Finn’s Harborside This cheerful eatery boasts all your American favorites including lobster, steaks, chowder, and more. Finn’s Harborside sits nestled in a cove where windows give way to the scenery of boats cruising in and out of the docks.

Which Ocean State eatery is your favorite restaurant with window views? Do you have a pick that should be added to this list? If you’re still on the lookout for more spots to add to your dining bucket list, check out these cool and unusual places to dine.

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Serving diners since 1945, the Coast Guard House has been treating customers to local seafood and panoramic views for decades. Dine on a scrumptious lobster roll or more upscale fare at this legendary waterfront spot.

Google Images/Kevin James

TripAdvisor/management

Perched on the banks of the Sakonnet River, the Boat House Cafe is a popular spot for date night. Select from a delicious menu full of locally sourced seafood and produce while taking in the gorgeous river scenery.

Google Images/Twin Oaks Restaurant

Google Images/Alan Tattersfield

This huge restaurant on Spectacle Pond offers large windows giving way to picturesque water views. Enjoy Italian and American classics featuring pasta, steaks, and seafood at this long-standing spot.

TripAdvisor/glitterqueen1975

Google Images/Kham Inthirath

Take in the bustling harbor views from a window seat at The Landing. There is no shortage of seafood choices when the catch is coming straight from the docks.

TripAdvisor/managment

Enjoy a casual lunch or relaxing dinner right on the Atlantic at The Kitchen at Pleasant View Inn. A variety of local seafood and wonderful American classics will make you want to return again and again.

Facebook/15 Point Road Restaurant, Waterfront Dining

The plates that come out of the kitchen are as pretty as the scenery from the dining room at 15 Point Road Restaurant. Soak in the vibrant bay scenery while enjoying the Instagrammable dishes at this eatery.

The raw bar is just as bountiful as the Narragansett beach views at Chair 5. The Asian-inspired new American fare is a pleasant digression from the many other traditional seafood spots.

Google Images/John Crawfords

Google Images/Caroline Duby

The Wharf Tavern has been a dockside tradition since 1955 in the Ocean State. This casual eatery has lovely water views accompanied by a tasty menu of seafood and steaks.

Google Images/Finn’s Harborside

This cheerful eatery boasts all your American favorites including lobster, steaks, chowder, and more. Finn’s Harborside sits nestled in a cove where windows give way to the scenery of boats cruising in and out of the docks.

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