Diners' Choice: Seafood restaurants in Rhode Island

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Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best overall Seafood cuisine in Rhode Island? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyzes more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favorites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Hemenway's

4.9

4.9 (8147)

$30 and under

Seafood

Providence

About the restaurant

Hemenway's, an icon in the Rhode Island food scene and the go-to destination for fresh, top-of-catch seafood has been serving both locals and visitors to the capital city for decades.

Top review

MalcolmVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Absolutely perfect Danny was amazing 👏 very attractive to our needs. Absolutely perfect. Thank you Dan

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4.7

4.7 (1642)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Bristol

About the restaurant

Quitos Restaurant is a casual family venue located on Bristol harbor. We accept walk-ins as well as reservations. We will send a text to the phone number that was used to make your reservation once your table is ready for you. We only hold tables for reservation/and waitlist parties for 15 mins after the time you have booked or messaged your table is ready. We may not be able to seat you should you arrive late so please arrive on time. We do not require our guests or staff to wear masks if they are fully vaccinated. Please call (401) 253-9042 with any questions or inquiries.

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Larry

Dined on Nov 26, 2024

Quitos never disappoints. The staff is always so nice and helpful. Food is outstanding. Views can’t be beat!!!

Boat House Waterfront Dining

4.8

4.8 (8301)

$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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gailVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Our waiter Timmy was spot on. He kept checking in to make sure we had everything we needed. I ordered the simply grilled swordfish. I wasn’t 100% happy with it because it was loaded with black pepper which masked the taste of the swordfish. I also wish there was more of a vegetable selection besides brussels sprouts and asparagus. I will definitely be back for my birthday in March..

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Popular dish

SWORDFISH

Popular dish

Char Grilled Swordfish

Popular dish

Seafood Scampi

Igloos at The Coast Guard House

4.9

4.9 (33)

$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

Richard

Dined 5 days ago

Great for a private dining experience. The igloo was beautifully decorated. Our waiter Matt was very attentive. If you want a cozy private afternoon or evening dining event for a small group, this is the place to have it.

Legal Sea Foods - Cranston

4.8

4.8 (1839)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Cranston

About the restaurant

At Garden City Center in the "Ocean State", our nautically themed restaurant features a central bar and retractable glass walls for warm-weather dining. Perfect for tourists and locals alike, it offers a fresh seafood experience with semi-private event options that works brilliantly for celebrations and business meetings.

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Terri

Dined 1 day ago

I enjoyed the lobster roll lunch combo, and our waiter was very attentive and excellent overall.

Providence Oyster Bar - Federal Hill

4.8

4.8 (2307)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Providence

About the restaurant

Located on Historic Federal Hill, Providence Oyster Bar stands out as Rhode Island's premiere Seafood House. Upscale, yet casual, the Providence Oyster Bar welcomes you to be spoiled by the freshest selection of oysters and clams.

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KellyVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Amazing dinner last night! Service was impeccable. Food was excellent. Favorites spot on the Hill

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The Mooring Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (10487)

$30 and under

Seafood

Newport

About the restaurant

For over 35 years, we have provided our guests with warm hospitality, crafted beverages and 'top-of-the catch' seafood, including an award-winning wine list and bountiful raw bar offerings.

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ChristopherVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Their food is top tier!!! I’ve been dreaming about their Warmed Honey Biscuit! The Statler Chicken breast was incredible as well!

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The Anchor Room at the Coast Guard House

4.7

4.7 (1083)

$30 and under

Seafood

Narragansett

About the restaurant

The Anchor Room is our newly remodeled modern dining space. The dining room has ceiling to floor glass paneling reveal panoramic views of Narragansett Bay.

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MichaelVIP

Dined on Dec 14, 2024

The food was fantastic, the only thing better was the service! Brittany was a truly exceptional waitress, service was an 11/10!!

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Providence Oyster Bar - East Greenwich

4.6

4.6 (852)

$31 to $50

Seafood

East Greenwich

About the restaurant

As a new staple of the East Greenwich community, the Providence Oyster Bar stands out as Rhode Island's premiere seafood house. Upscale, yet casual, the Providence Oyster Bar offers a distinct and memorable experience to both locals and visitors alike.

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bethVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Staff was fabulous We never felt rushed Everything was paced thoughtfully our menu choices were delicious Our server was attentive The young lady greeting at the door when walked in was pleasant and friendly When leaving it was snowing heavily and she went out to make sure walkway wasn’t slippery even offered to walk me to car All was clear and well salted so it was an easy path to car. Great lunch with dear friends

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Experience

Buck-a Shuck Appy Hour 3-5:30pm $1 Oysters & Clams

The Coast Guard House

4.7

4.7 (7165)

$30 and under

Seafood

Narragansett

About the restaurant

Originally a historic US Coast Guard Station built in 1888 by famed architects McKim, Mead & White, now a spectacularly located waterfront restaurant overlooking Narragansett Bay. Offering an array of creative dishes from lobster & sweet corn tamale, lobster ravioli, grilled swordfish, lobster mac & cheese, & organic chicken; we supporting all aspects of sustainable agriculture and aquaculture. We use local farms when possible and source produce for quality and sustainability. Our seafood is sourced from purveyors that are dedicated to locating species from areas that produce the best tasting and highest quality seafood available.

Top review

bethVIP

Dined 6 days ago

Our server and other waitstaff were fantastic! We had a leisurely dinner and never felt rushed. Dinner was lovely but dessert was the winner tonight. Decorated beautifully for Christmas…greens, wreaths, so many candles glowing and the twinkly lights everywhere made it feel like a Christmas wonderland (side note) because the lighting is dimmed so can enjoy the decor was a big hard to read the menu at the table Maybe an extra little table lamp would help 10 out of 10 experience The Coast Guard is is consistently at the top of the list. You can always count on a great meal and a great experience with some of the best wait staff in the state.

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