Diners' Choice: Great for outdoor dining restaurants in Rhode Island

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Updated April 05, 2025

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Igloos at The Coast Guard House

4.9

4.9 (128)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Narragansett

About the restaurant

Dine in one of our custom designed Igloos By the Sea at The Coast Guard House. There is an igloo rental fee for $100 for three hours. Each igloo is outfitted with a Bluetooth speaker, fireplace and heater. However, we do recommend dressing warmly and/or in layers. Our full menu is available for your enjoyment. We can not guarantee any specific igloo. Igloo reservations can be cancelled in inclement weather. There is a credit hold for $20 per person to complete your reservation. Your card will only be charged if you cancel a week or less or do not honor your reservation.

Top review

Maryann

Dined 7 days ago

From the appetizers to our entree to dessert was absolutely delicious. It was a great experience being in the igloos.

Boat House Waterfront Dining

4.8

4.8 (8571)

$30 and under

Seafood

Tiverton

About the restaurant

At the Boat House, we proudly celebrate coastal New England's natural abundance: fresh seafood, local produce and pastoral and nautical charms. Residing on a bluff over the foot of Mt. Hope Bay, the restaurant beckons guests to relax and soak in our panoramic, award-winning bayside views.

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Chana

Dined 5 days ago

Felicia gave fantastic service! Everything was fresh and delicious!

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Popular dish

SWORDFISH

Popular dish

Char Grilled Swordfish

Popular dish

Seafood Scampi

S S Dion

4.8

4.8 (304)

$31 to $50

Contemporary Italian

Bristol

About the restaurant

S.S. Dion Kitchen + Bar is a contemporary eatery with an emphasis on locallt sourced ingredients and hand made pastas. Chef/Owner and Mother/Son team Susan and Nicolas Dion welcome you to experience a modern approach to dishes rooted in traditon.

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PamelaVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Excellent food. The service is always the best. Great restaurant

The Beach House

4.7

4.7 (1955)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Bristol

About the restaurant

Welcome to The Beach House, a casual family friendly restaurant, serving contemporary American cuisine as well as typical New England favorites. Perfectly located along the East Bay bike path overlooking Bristol harbor.

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KATHY

Dined 2 days ago

Great food, great service, and a beautiful location!!

Iggy's Boardwalk Lobster & Clambar

4.7

4.7 (495)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Warwick

About the restaurant

After 25 years of business, David Gravino, owner of Iggy's Doughboys & Chowder House listened to many customer requests to have a full service sit-down version of the Clam Shack in Oakland Beach. Iggy's Boardwalk Lobster and Clam Bar is just that. A full-service cozy version of the iconic Iggy's Chowder House. Here you will find the classics chowder, clam cakes, lobster rolls, fish & chips as well as some more elevated seafood dishes including a Raw Bar selection, Boardwalk Seafood Pasta and famous Linguini with Clams (red or white). Chef John Bordeiri adds flare to the menu with his daily specials that capture the italian roots and classic Rhode Island fare. His cheesecakes are mouth-watering and pair well with the classic Doughboy basket or Doughboy Milkshakes. Relaxing atmosphere for date night, corporate dinners, family - time, or special occasions.

Top review

JimT

Dined 4 days ago

Good service, tasty entrees, reasonable pricing.

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4.7

4.7 (1032)

$30 and under

American

Jamestown

About the restaurant

Beech is an all-seasons remake of an iconic Jamestown gathering place. Conceived by a group of Jamestown locals who wanted to give their community a restaurant that feels like home. Kevin and his team are serving up inspired creations across 5 dining areas that run the gamut from a lively bar scene to intimate, twinkle-light dining.

Requests for seating, be it outdoor seating in season or room requests during the colder months is a request only and not guaranteed. Beech will try and accommodate your request if there is seating available at the time of your reservation.

In case of inclement weather, Beech will make every effort to accommodate reservations and move the reservation inside, however such accommodations cannot be guaranteed based on Beech's inside capacity. Beech reserves the right to cancel reservations in the event of bad weather.

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Francis

Dined 7 days ago

Surprisingly extraordinary. Service was excellent (very relaxed, not rushed), food was excellent, atmosphere was excellent. All good.

Igloo Village at The Reef - Newport

4.7

4.7 (233)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Newport

About the restaurant

Upon reserving an igloo your card will be charged $100 plus tax, this rental fee covers your use of the igloo for 2 hours & 20 minutes, There is a $25 Food and Beverage minimum per person for lunch, $50 per person for dinner. There is a max of 10 people per igloo.

No refunds will be given if you cancel within 72 hours of your reservation date. This also applies to No-Shows.

We cannot guarantee a specific themed igloo.

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Ellen

Dined on Apr 7, 2025

The igloo was beautiful and the ambience was awesome. There was a fireplace lots of pillows. It was just a lot of fun and the food was fantastic so with a drink. We are celebrating my husband’s birthday weekend and they were so much a part of it !

Wickford On The Water

4.5

4.5 (342)

$30 and under

American

North Kingstown

About the restaurant

Located in the heart of Historic Wickford Village, Wickford on the Water is known for its signature dishes and drinks all enjoyed within a great atmosphere! Our year round restaurant flourishes in the summer time with our extensive outdoor seating. Enjoy breakfast, lunch, or dinner overlooking Wickford Cove any time of the year!

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TriciaVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Sat outside on a beautiful spring day. The food was amazing, atmosphere equally as amazing! Great place for lunch!

Blu Violet Roofbar

4.4

4.4 (204)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Providence

About the restaurant

Blue Violet is a hidden gem located in the Aloft Hotel with spectacular views of Providence Jewelry District, Providence River, Water Place Park, and the Point Street Bridge.
Serving full summer menu and craft cocktails.
New Hours open for LUNCH Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 12pm.
Reservations strongly encouraged.
OUTDOOR seating available on a first come first serve basis.

Reservations will be held for 15 minutes unless we are notified of late arrival. https://www.marriott.com/hotels/hotel-information/restaurant/pvdal-aloft-providence-downtown/

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Paula

Dined on Mar 29, 2025

Great service and a wonderful view of Providence. I recommend going on a day with nice weather so you can sit on their terrace. Good food at a reasonable price. FYI, the hotel bills a service charge to park your vehicle.

787 Restaurant & Lounge

4.0

4 (384)

$50 and over

Puerto Rican

Providence

About the restaurant

A Taste of Puerto Rico! Authentic Puerto Rican cuisine in a lounge setting.

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Jackqueline

Dined on Apr 6, 2025

I had my birthday party here. It was so much fun! The music, the food the ambience was great. The staff was amazing. Myself and all of my guests enjoyed everything about 787 restaurant lounge if you’re looking for a place to get dressed up have a good time good food dance this is the place!

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