The Most Delicious Rhode Island Road Trip Takes You To 5 Hole-In-The-Wall American Restaurants
Sara Dager
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Sometimes we want to spend a whole day eating, and there’s absolutely nothing wrong with that! Luckily Rhode Island is a food capital, and there are so many tasty options to try across various cuisines. Today we have put together a road trip that covers some classic American restaurants with stops for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and a couple of snacks. Plus, we have a few hole-in-the-wall restaurants to delight, too.
Take a look at our entire road trip map and customize it with any extra stops you may want to hit along the way!
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With some coastal views and lots of fun places to stop, this route seems like a great way to have fun stuffing your face! Which of these hole-in-the-wall restaurants are you most excited to visit, and who will you be bringing along for the ride? Shout out your thoughts in the comments section!
Also, if you think the best hole-in-the-wall restaurants in Rhode Island didn’t make this list, be sure to shout those out, too!
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Hole-In-The-Wall Restaurants
What are the best restaurants in Rhode Island that serve seafood?
The best restaurants in Rhode Island that serve seafood include:
- Matunuck Oyster Bar, South Kingstown
- George's of Galilee, Narragansett
- Hemenway's Seafood Grill, Providence
- Lobster Pot, Bristol
- Tommy's Clam Shack, Warwick
- Midtown Oyster Bar, Newport
- Los Andes, Providence
- Iggy's Doughboys and Chowder, Narragansett and Warwick
- Crow's Nest, Warwick
- Aunt Carrie's, Narragansett
- Champlin's Seafood, Narragansett
- The Mooring, Newport
If you’re familiar with Rhode Island, then you already know this small state is known for having exceptional seafood. With coastal access, it’s only fair that Rhode Island has the best seafood spots, both hole-in-the-wall restaurants and otherwise.
What are the most iconic foods in Rhode Island?
The most iconic foods in Rhode Island include:
- Hot Dogs
- Clam Cakes
- Clam Chowder
- Del's Lemonade
- Johnny Cakes
- Donut Cake
- Coffee Milk
- Stuffies
- Awful Awfuls
- Fried clams
Some of these iconic Rhode Island foods you might be familiar with, while others are especially iconic to Rhode Island! For instance, an Awful Awful is a tasty milkshake served at Newport Creamery. It’s one of the most famous foods in Rhode Island, made with milk, syrup, and ice cream!
What are the best hole-in-the-wall restaurants in Rhode Island?
The best hole-in-the-wall restaurants in Rhode Island include:
- Ogie's Trailer Park, Providence
- Olneyville New York System, Providence and Cranston
- Doherty's East Ave Irish Pub, Pawtucket
- Garden Grille, Pawtucket
- Crazy Burger Cafe & Juice Bar, Narragansett
- Bob & Timmy's Grilled Pizza, North Smithfield and Providence
- Chomp Kitchen & Drinks, Warren
- La Lupita, Providence
- Tavern On Main, Chepachet
- Pomodoro, Bristol
What makes a good hole-in-the-wall restaurant is the fact that it usually develops a cult following by word of mouth but still remains true to its flavor and cuisine no matter how popular it gets. Many of these hidden gem restaurants are off-the-beaten-path, but that’s what makes visiting them so enjoyable.