Diners' Choice: Hot spot restaurants in Rhode Island

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Updated January 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants that are the best hot spots in Rhode Island? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Los Andes Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (2621)

$30 and under

Peruvian

Providence

About the restaurant

Los Andes Restaurant serves up flavorful Peruvian and Bolivian dishes. It has a contemporary, casual setting with warm lighting. Los Andes Restaurant is open for dinner Wednesday-Sunday, as well as offers lunch at 3pm on Sunday. Guests can feast on plates of mussels topped with a chalaca salsa, whipped potatoes filled with avocado or chicken empanadas as an appetizer. Creative entrees like de-glazed pan-seared sirloin steak, grilled salmon or a classic ceviche with tilapia, squid, clams and more will satisfy the palate.

Los Andes Restaurant was featured on Phantom Gourmet and S&W. It has a full bar that serves a variety of libations, including cocktails. This establishment has a beautiful outdoor patio with a waterfall and coy pond for a relaxing feel. It welcomes reservations and offers take-out and delivery services for guests wanting to enjoy the food at home. This restaurant also provides catering for various events.

Top review

Susan

Dined 5 days ago

Beautiful restaurant and great service. The ambiance is amazing! I would recommend!

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Ten Prime Steak & Sushi - Providence

4.8

4.8 (1842)

$31 to $50

Steak

Providence

About the restaurant

10 Prime Steak & Sushi is where East meets West in Providence, Rhode Island!

Guests can enjoy the ultimate dining experience among the backdrop of a cobalt blue, romantic, sexy setting visually landscaped with art that stimulates the senses. 10’s atmosphere becomes fun and lively with bubbles showering over our busy bar where the happy hour crowd sips on our signature cocktails and a Latin sound plays throughout the restaurant.

Voted Rhode Island’s best steakhouse, at 10 Prime, our signature prime sirloin steaks are hand cut from the finest corn-fed Midwestern beef. We age them 5 – 6 weeks, giving us the most flavorful, juicy, delicious steaks.

Developed as a restaurant for the 21st Century, our steaks are complimented by Rhode Island’s best sushi. 10 offers a full sushi menu featuring nigiri and sashimi, and 15 designer rolls, including the Signature Roll 10: Maine lobster, smoked salmon, asparagus, avocado, and caviar.

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customer92213

Dined 5 days ago

We had an amazing night! Not our first visit and will not be our last. Everything, including our waiter Johnny, was perfect!

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4.8

4.8 (136)

$30 and under

American

Cranston

About the restaurant

On Broad Street, in Cranston’s historic Pawtuxet Village stands a restaurant and bar serving quality American fare and cocktails for 24 years!

Whether you’re stopping by for our legendary Berube burger, cocktails, or a celebratory dinner, the welcoming staff and creative plates are sure to make you want to settle in and enjoy the ambiance.

See for yourself what locals have been enjoying for 24 years.

We will accommodate any food preferences including vegan and gluten free options.

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kathyVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Everything was fabulous except the coffee it was sooooooooo strong

Nami - Providence

4.7

4.7 (447)

$30 and under

Japanese

Providence

About the restaurant

NAMI offers a contemporary twist on traditional Japanese cuisine set in the backsplash of historic Atwells, serving sushi and kitchen entrees with modern New American influences.

Omakase Dining Experience now available!

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SandraVIP

Dined on Jan 3, 2025

Best Sushi I have ever had. Great quality, price and service. Must try

Blu On The Water

4.7

4.7 (1947)

$30 and under

American

East Greenwich

About the restaurant

Enjoy local seafood, fresh raw bar, and hand-crafted cocktails dockside on Rhode Island’s largest waterfront deck at Blu On The Water. Blu is located in the beautiful waterfront district of historic East Greenwich, right on a bustling marina. We have something for everyone; fresh, local seafood delivered daily, a variety of non-seafood options, including both vegan and gluten-friendly dishes, hand-crafted cocktails, local spirits, and local craft beer options. Our picturesque waterfront deck is lined with stunning fire features and three outdoor bars. Don’t forget to check out our talented local artists performing live music 7 days a week from Memorial Day Weekend through the end of September.

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Dawn

Dined on Sep 29, 2024

Very enjoyable, will return. Loved the view, service and food. We ordered the seafood tower (a must) fish tacos, lobster roll and the grilled mahi mahi all wonderful choices.

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Baked Sea Scallops

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The District

4.7

4.7 (623)

$30 and under

American

Providence

About the restaurant

The District is a Pizza Fanatics love child. All pizzas are fired in our 800° custom brick wood-fired oven along with artisan sandwiches, rockin' wings and salads.

Back to Back winners of RI food fights - Lord of the Pies - Voted best Pizza in Rhode Island 2017, 2018, 2019 & 2020.

MUSIC RESERVATIONS PLEASE ADD WITHIN YOUR RESERVATIONS THAT IT IS FOR MUSIC IN THE NOTE SECTION.

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Jennifer

Dined 3 days ago

The District is so incredibly delicious! Sunday brunch is divine! We loved every bite! Eggs Benedict over warm corn bread with chorizo, with a delicious hollandaise sauce, avocado toast with two of the best soft boiled eggs I’ve seen/tasted, potatoes - regular & sweet mixed together with grilled onions, tres leche French toast (so delicious!) and a fresh fruit parfait that was refreshing!! Very reasonable prices and the staff is excellent!! Don’t wait to go!

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Buffalo Chicken

Needle & Thread

4.7

4.7 (328)

$30 and under

Cocktail Bar

Providence

About the restaurant

An inviting craft cocktail bar offering classics, originals, inspired & familiar flavors. We sip, we savor, we share.

The inspiration for Needle and Thread came from the history of the space located at 45 Peck St. in downtown Providence. For more than half a century Antonio Conte dutifully served the professionals in the city's center, with an old world style haberdashery, providing suits, outer ware and evening attire. For more than 2 years the Needle and Thread was constructed piece by piece with the same attention to detail and love Mr. Conte poured into every garment he constructed.

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Ryan

Dined on Dec 27, 2024

A Good Spot for Drinks and Apps, but Double-Check Your Bill We visited this spot for the first time for a Friday date night, arriving around 6:30 pm. The atmosphere was quiet and relaxed, which was nice for an early evening out. We decided to take advantage of their "Appy Hour" menu (weekdays 5-7 pm), offering half-priced appetizers. We ordered oysters, the flatbread with prosciutto, and four drinks. The food and drinks were excellent, especially the oysters and flatbread. However, we were charged full price for the appetizers, and unfortunately, we didn’t realize it until after we left. A small oversight on our part, but it’s worth mentioning—be sure to double-check your bill. The only other hiccup was the temperature; it was a bit chilly inside until about 7 pm. That said, it’s a cool spot with a nice vibe, and the quality of the food and drinks made up for the small inconveniences.

Blue Anchor Grill

4.6

4.6 (69)

$31 to $50

American

Portsmouth

About the restaurant

Blue Anchor Grill, located in Island Park, Portsmouth RI, is an upscale casual restaurant with superb dishes prepared by our own Chef Geo. Our menu features fresh seafood, high quality ingredients and weekly specials of wonderfully creative dishes. We provide a warm friendly atmosphere with New England charm. In the summer months, guests can enjoy outdoor dining on our dog-friendly patio.

Wine Down Wednesday - Bottles & Glasses of Wine are 50% off.

Tacos & Tini's Thursdays - Order any Tacos & get a Martini of choice for $7 (some restrictions apply).

OPEN ALL DAY SUNDAYS - Our full menu available all day, and Brunch is served from 9am - 2pm.
Brew & Burger Sunday - Choose a Specialty Burger and a Draught Beer for $17 only on Sundays! Choose from the Anchor Burger, The Cheesy American, Hot Burger, The Goat, Mushroom & Swiss or Sweet Potato & Black Bean Burger, includes fries.

Live Music - Friday & Saturday Nights from 6:30 to 9:30pm.

We look forward to hosting you soon!

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Bill

Dined on Jan 5, 2025

Excellent food and great service! Music was a little loud for space, which made conversation difficult.

Providence G Pub

4.4

4.4 (559)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Providence

About the restaurant

G Pub has something for everyone to enjoy and welcomes those looking for a unique experience to come dine, hang, and party with us.

Located in the heart of Providence, G Pub has been the go-to spot for the best food, drink, entertainment, and game day fun since 2014. The space boasts an expansive bar where guests can catch all the game day action on the 17+ TVs located throughout the venue, and an expansive arcade area. G Pub also offers several comfortable tables and banquettes creating the ultimate setting that is perfect for any occasion.

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Tony

Dined on Dec 14, 2024

Busy pub with lots of TVs. Moderate noise level but we could hear each other. Food was good. They provided UNO to play while we waited.

Chelo's Waterfront Bar & Grille - Warwick

4.4

4.4 (2635)

$31 to $50

American

Warwick

About the restaurant

Welcome to Chelo's Waterfront!
Located right on Greenwich Bay in Warwick, RI, Chelo's Waterfront Restaurant provides excellent views, great food and live entertainment!

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TommyVIP

Dined on Oct 12, 2024

A nice day to be outside with our pup. Sarah was an excellent server.

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