Fine dining in Rhode Island includes historic restaurants offering lavish food

The food scene is thriving in Providence, RI, which means those seeking an evening of superlative food and scenic surroundings will have dozens of restaurants to choose from. Enjoy Italian-style tapas or Spanish tapas, sip wines from curated and extensive lists, order prime rib from a steakhouse or French favorites from a charming bistro. Look out over the city from a rooftop restaurant or settle in to a dinner of rustic Italian fare in a cozy neighborhood favorite spot. Sample succulent seafood from the raw bar of a waterfront restaurant or seek out something more exotic, like a European-Asian-Island fusion place right on the Riverwalk. Globally inspired menus or American comfort food, dining by candlelight or starlight: Your fine-dining choices are almost endless! For more things to do in Providence, RI, visit GoProvidence.com.

What could make your trip to a vineyard even more special? A memorable dining experience, that’s what, and you’ll find that at Newport Vineyards, set on over 100 acres of preserved farmland just minutes from Newport, RI. With its own gardens and greenhouses, and relationships with local purveyors, the vineyard establishment can honestly boast a true farm-to-table menu. You might start with baked Narragansett Creamery Feta or Narragansett Bay Quahog Chowder, for example. Try a fish sandwich, burger or vegan pizza with local veggies, then finish with desserts right from the vineyard bakeshop. And of course you’ll want a glass or two of wine, from cabernets to sparkling chardonnays, or a craft beer from the Taproot Brewing Company. The views inside and out are spectacular; the atmosphere warm and inviting.

The dining experience at Hotel Viking is as elegant as the hotel itself. Celebrating its iconic Newport, RI location at one of the country’s most fashionable addresses, One Bellevue Restaurant is the hotel’s boutique American dinner bistro, offering guests an inviting menu featuring locally sourced ingredients, extensive wine & beer lists and creative cocktails, served in sophisticated surroundings by an attentive staff. Start with Narragansett Bay oysters, then treat yourself to Block Island scallops or a vegan cassoulet. The restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch, & dinner. In season, One Bellevue also hosts weekly Lobster Boils, weekend brunches on the patio, & occasional Chef’s Wine Dinners. The historic hotel also offers elevated bar fare & signature cocktails in its Top of Newport Bar + Lounge, with sweeping, dramatic views of Narragansett Bay and Bellevue Avenue. (The sunsets are amazing.) There’s live music every Thursday through Saturday during the season.