Waterfront dining at restaurants in RI offers lush seaside views

Once you check in to your airy, cottage-style room or classic suite at the Hotel Maria, take a moment to marvel at the view of the ocean from your balcony, then grab the fluffy towels and head for the beach – right across the street. The rooms in this re-imagined boutique hotel, a modern throwback to simpler times, are inspired by “olde Misquamicut,” and so is the hospitality and service. Get comfortable in Maria’s Seaside Cafe, with homemade pasta and the freshest nightly seafood specials, or grab a cocktail on the rooftop deck. Check out Westerly, with its great beach bars, ice cream parlors, kids’ amusements and pristine beaches, all a walk or bike ride away.

Dine by the Atlantic on Misquamicut Beach at this waterfront deck restaurant serving delicious food and drink. A revised lunch and dinner menu includes great seafood and modern American fare including Bavarian-style pretzels, coconut shrimp, BBQ tater tots and our Chowder. If you're in the mood for a sandwich there's our decadent Porky Mac burger, the flavorful Bun Mi and the kickin' Chicken Popper sandwich. And of course there's our standards - including Crispy Chicken, Crispy Fish and our fantastic Fish Tacos. Quench that thirst with punches, coladas and margaritas, beer and wine, or take it up a notch with the award-winning Signature Specialty Drink Menu with take home souvenir cups. From May-September there’s seven miles of white sand, events, amusements, live music and fun just waiting for you – beachside.

In a galaxy of its own, COAST, the fine-dining restaurant at the Ocean House resort, has earned its five stars from Forbes and AAA by serving the freshest ingredients and flavors of the Rhode Island coast. With its seasonal menu that changes nightly, and its collaboration with local farms and artisans, COAST offers the ultimate waterfront dining experience and was named as one of CNN Traveler’s World’s Best Waterfront Restaurants (the only one in New England). Other dining venues at the luxury resort include the casual Bistro, the Verandah Raw Bar with stunning ocean views, the Taco Shack and the Mediterranean-inspired menu at Dune Cottage on the beach, and, for true privacy and unobstructed ocean views, the Secret Garden.

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At the Brenton Hotel, eating in the living room is not only permitted: It’s highly recommended. With its dramatic oceanside view and fresh, seasonally inspired menus, the Living Room at the Brenton is the go-to place in Newport for delightful small plates like grilled lamb lollipops and beef sliders, enough-for-the-table entrees like lobster salad and truffle fries and fabulous desserts like molten lava cake and key lime tarts. A curated list of craft cocktails, artisanal beers and fine wines has been designed to complement each dish. You might also enjoy a cocktail in The Bar at LR or, better yet, on The Rooftop, where you can sip your signature cocktail and dine on small plates while marveling at jaw-dropping harbor and city views.

Located in the exclusive Warwick Neck neighborhood aside Greenwich Bay, this beautifully groomed golfing and marina property offers some cool dining options. Par & Tackle Restaurant and Bar has is a beautiful new post-and-beam structure next to the Pro Shop and first tee. Diners can enjoy a full bar, a grand stone fireplace sitting area, plentiful seating, and a farm-to-table menu. Also: live entertainment! Tiki Truck, open in the warm-weather seasons, is next to the pool. The TikiBar serves up cocktails, a full menu and wonderful views of Greenwich Bay.