Waterfront dining at restaurants in RI offers lush seaside views

Dine on the waterfront at The Kitchen at Pleasant View Inn. Offering full-service dining for breakfast, lunch and dinner, the restaurant features a full bar serving cocktails, beer and wines, fresh, high quality local seafood and traditional American fare. Four dining rooms all feature stunning oven views. The main dining room is highlighted by classic antique furniture and has recently transitioned away from a formal to more family-friendly ambiance and attire. Guests seeking a casual atmosphere can enjoy The Upper Hatch. A classic wrap-around bar, this is ideal for relaxing and savoring a bite to eat. Full meals from The Kitchen menu can be provided or for those on the go, light snacks like crab cakes, chicken wings, a shrimp cocktail or clams can be ordered up.

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 that LL Bean beachbag with the fluffy towels and head for the beach – right across the street. The rooms in this reimagined 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.

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.

Dine by the Atlantic on Misquamicut Beach at this 350 seat deck restaurant serving delicious food and drink. A new and expansive lunch and dinner menu includes great seafood and modern American fare including a Raw Bar, appetizers including Paddy’s Famous Smoked Wings, Open Faced Jalapeno Poppers, Avocado Toast, Clam Cakes and Chowder, Burrata & Tomato Salad. Choose from sandwiches like the Smoked Turkey Rachel, Pastrami Sliders or Tuna Tacos. Want more? Try the Fisherman’s or Clam Strip Platter. 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.

The Ocean House aims to please every diner, from those seeking elegant fine dining to those opting for more casual fare by the beach. At the award-winning Coast, the menu changes daily to ensure only the freshest, locally sourced ingredients. Savory and vegetarian menus might include sea scallops from Stonington, venison from a local farm, artisanal cheeses and buckwheat gnocchi. Over at The Bistro, seasonally inspired traditional brasserie fare is highlighted by the region’s sustainable seafood. Summer dining options, with knockout water views, include local seafood at The Verandah, Mediterranean dishes at Dune Cottage and hearty breakfast and lunch items at the Seaside Terrace. And don’t forget Friday lobster boils and Sunday jazz brunches!

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