20 RI Venues with a Water View

1. Paddy’s Beach – Westerly
The definition of a beach venue. Oceanfront dining on the beach with toes in the sand! Featuring an award winnning specialty drink menus & live entertainment. Something called a Tikki Beach. Live music Fridays and Saturdays. DJ on Sundays on Mondays. Civil service night on Thursday. Trivia on Mondays.

2. Coast Guard House – Narragansett
Located at the end of Narragansett Beach with amazing views of Narragansett Bay. Sunday brunch 10am – 3pm: Lobster scrambled eggs, french toast, smoked salmon, mimosa’s and bellini’s, and much more. Outdoor firepit dining and live music throughout the week.

3. TwoTen Oyster Bar and Grill – South Kingstown
Excellent water views and perfect atmosphere for summer dining. Fresh seafood and sushi offered all day. Buck-a-Shuck 4-6pm: $1 oysters & littlenecks! Margarita Mondays: $3 Margaritas. Wine Tasting Tuesdays from 6-8pm for $10pp: Tastings of three hand selected wines with food pairings.

4. Iggy’s Boardwalk – Warwick
Amazing atmosphere both inside and out! The views are awesome. The interior decor features a relaxing Cape Cod charm. The bar and lounge area is a friendly spot serving high quality spirits. Great spot for families or anyone on the way to Oakland Beach.

5. Al’s Waterfront Restaurant & Lounge –East Providence
New American & seafood specialties, live entertainment, and outdoor seating right on the water.

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6. Diego’s – Middletown
Fresh Mexican cuisine with craft cocktails and live music on the water. Upcoming comedy night!

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7. Aqua – Providence
It’s not oceanfront, but it’s definitely a water view. Providence’s only poolside lounge. Connecting indoor and outdoor pools, fire-pits, luxurious cabanas, and outdoor spa services. Liquid Brunch: Saturdays 12- 2 PM and Sunday 10 AM – 2 PM. Specialty Bloody Mary’s and bottomless mimosas!

8. Finn’s Harborside – East Greenwich
Located on scenic Greenwich Cove in East Greenwich. An elegant restaurant serving fresh seafood and lobster and also a nightclub with outdoor bands. Boaters are welcome to dock at the private marina. Live music on the deck each Sunday from 4pm – 8pm. Live music each Friday and Saturday from 5pm – 12am.

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9. Waterman Grille – Providence
Tucked away in a hidden spot on Providence’s East Side in a converted gatehouse right on the Seekonk River. Eclectic menu complemented by craft beers and boutique wines. Small plates featuring wood-fire grilled specialties and seasonal comfort food. Part of Newport Restaurant Group.

10. Matunuck Oyster Bar – South Kingstown
Considered one of the best oyster bars in the country. They grow their own oysters and vegetables and create signature dishes tied to New England seasons. Oysters are grown in Potter Pond right off the waterfront patio. Lively scene any day in the summer.

11. Ocean Mist – South Kingstown
A beach bar with awesome food and drinks. Located in the surfing and beach village of Matunuck on a coastline that spans for miles. Block Island seems so close you can almost touch it. Live music all summer long with great local and national musicians from all genres. Thursdays is buck-a-shuck raw bar and $3 pint night.

12. At the Deck Restaurant & Bar –Newport
A premier waterfront restaurant in Newport that offers lunch and dinner, inside and out. Whether you choose to dine inside with our open air kitchen or decide to relax outside on the patio, the venue naccommodates any and all patron looking to enjoy some quality time while over looking Newport’s Best Harbor View.

13. Nautika – East Greenwich
Located in Greenwich Cove on the East Greenwich Marina, Nautika is a seasonal, local hotspot for waterfront dining and entertainment. Fresh, abundant New England seafood. Live music every Saturday and Sunday. Open daily at 12pm.

14. County Cork Irish Pub – Warwick
Small Irish Pub located right on the waterfront at Brewers Marina. Outdoor seating right on the water.
Live Entertainment every weekend from Memorial Day until Halloween. Country Night on Thursdays. Brunch on Saturdays.

15. Blount Clam Shack – Warren
An intimate summer-time clam shack on Warren’s coastline with all the seating outdoors. Arrive by land or by sea! Relax while listening to the sounds of the boats drifting out to sea and enjoying a cold beer, clam cakes, chowder, fish & chips, and whole belly clams! Their claim to fame is the half pound all-lobster meat, giant lobster roll, and clam cakes which are said to be the best around. Live entertainment on the outdoor terrace.

16. Bay Voyage – Jamestown
Jamestown’s most recent re-vitalized restaurant offering casual dining with an upscale view. Enjoy a unique view of the beautiful bay from the dining areas, the tavern, bar, harbor side deck, or from the more formal harbor room. $30 gets you 1 appetizer, 1 entrée and 1 dessert! Valid every Friday, Saturday and Sunday during normal dinner hours.

17. The Pier – Newport
Some of the most stunning view of Newport Harbor. Dine outside at the bar or table seating next to the marina, overlooking the ocean. Live music all summer long and indoor dining as well.

18. S.S. Dion – Bristol
Family owned and family cooking since 1983. Signature dishes such as Grilled Swordfish, Eggplant Parmigiana, Seafood Scampi. Fresh local seafood is S.S. Dion’s specialty while overlooking the sunset on Bristol Harbor. Almost every dish can be prepared gluten free. Popular “Dinner for Two” menu is available Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings: two full entrees and a bottle of wine for $48.

19. Spiced Pear – Newport
Don’t wear jeans and a t-shirt. Located in the famous Chandler Mansion; designed to evoke the spirit of the Gilded Age with an unimpeded view of the Atlantic. Menu: French, Italian, Spanish influences; six-course tasting menu. This place is one-of-a-kind.

20. Tavern by the Sea – North Kingstown
Overlooking Wickford Harbor. A historical building reminiscent of an old framed boathouse. Here you can sit on the deck and dine while watching white swans and ducks swimming in the cove. The water views are terrific, either dining inside or out. Relax and let your thoughts sail away with the sailboats in the harbor. Start with Lobster Bisque!