Nothing beats some locally sourced, fresh seafood when you're craving it. Being this close to the water gives you no excuse not to visit each and every one of these places, considering the food nearly comes right from your own backyard. Here are the best places for seafood around Wakefield. You will be happier than a clam when you get the chance to try them out. Benny's Clam Shack At Benny's Clam Shack you can find great local seafood at fair prices. They have fried fish-n-chips, fish tacos, and chowder. You can also get burgers, chicken sandwiches, and wings if you're craving something to go with your seafood. You'll find Benny's at 58 High Street, close by South Kingstown. more Coast Guard House At the Coast Guard House, you'll find a spacious, comfortable dining room and some of the best fresh seafood in town. They offer lunch, brunch, dinner, and drinks. On their brunch menu, you will find their Anchor Platter with six oysters, six littlenecks, and two shrimp, or Crab & The Egg with is a poached egg, lump crab cake, cilantro chili relish, griddled brioche, and a side salad. For lunch, try their raw bar with oysters, clams, shrimp, and more. Their dinner entrees include such delicacies as swordfish, steamed lobster, and their Georges Bank scallops. Find the Coast Guard House at 40 Ocean Drive in Narragansett. They are open from 11:30 a.m. to midnight Tuesday through Saturday and until 11 p.m. on Monday. On Sunday they are open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Matunuck Oyster Bar Matunuck Oyster Bar is a local restaurant known for the freshest food around, served up with delicious sides. Their Raw Bar includes oysters, caviar, shrimp, clams, and lobster. For appetizers, you should definitely taste the Scallop Ceviche with peppers, red onion, cilantro, citrus and grapefruit chili oil with wonton chips. Cooked shellfish include their Oyster Rockefeller, six fried oysters with Pernod, spinach, breadcrumbs, bacon, and herbs. They also have their Clams Casino, which is eight Rhode Island littlenecks with a buttery topping with bacon and breadcrumbs. Matunuck Oyster Bar is located at 629 Succotash Road in Wakefield. Mariner Grille The Mariner Grille is a cozy, warm restaurant with a full menu and sometimes even live music. Start your meal off Scallops & Bacon with seared scallops, crispy pork belly, apple, and chipotle aioli or the Calamari drizzled with Garlic Aioli and Hot Pepper Rings. They also offer stuffed clams, Portuguese clams, and crispy fish tacos. They have entrees including the Lobster & Steak with your choice of stuffed or boiled lobster, Fisherman's Scampi with scallops, clams, shrimp, scallions, tomatoes, and linguine, or Baked Stuffed Shrimp. Choose from sides such as their Mariner smashed potatoes, asparagus, or the lemon-basil risotto. The Mariner Grille is located at 140 Point Judith Road in Narragansett. Even if you have a favorite already, don't skip out on these places next time you find yourself looking for somewhere to catch some fish, pun intended. The hometown vibe and great food should be enough to keep you coming back for more. Image via Pixabay
Breakfast is known for being the most important meal of the day. If you're looking for somewhere new to try, then you're in luck. Keep reading to find the five best places for breakfast in and around Wakefield. Protein, tasty food, and coffee as strong as you need. 1. Coastal Crepes If you've never tried a crepe, then you're definitely missing out. At Coastal Crepes, you can try the best of the best. They have a traditional breakfast style, savory, and sweet for the perfect mix. The breakfast crepes are available in your choice of meat, or combination of meat, and you can even add salsa. If you want something savory, then you can try out the Viking which is buffalo chicken, cheddar cheese, and ranch. The sweet crepes are where it's at. You can check out The classic with Nutella, strawberries, bananas, and homemade whipped cream. Find Coastal Crepes at 20 Pier Market Pl A in Narragansett. more 2. Meldgie's Rivers Edge Cafe For a home-cooked meal like your grandma used to make, try out Meldgie's Rivers Edge Cafe. They serve breakfast all day long with a menu full of options. They offer breakfast sandwiches on your choice of bread. A fan favorite is the Western. You can also try their Mexican Omelet with jalapeños, tomato, salsa, cheddar, and sour cream served with toast and home fries. Craving something sweet? Order one of their home-style pancakes or waffles. They even make Mickey Mouse pancakes for the kids. Meldgie's is located at 406 Main Street #B in Wakefield. 3. Bluebird Cafe Bluebird Cafe is a charming breakfast eatery that's been around for over 30 years. You can get just about anything you want here including omelets, breakfast burritos, and other traditional savory breakfast items. They also have great waffles, pancakes, and bagels. If you want to try something different, then you should order the fried chicken and waffles or their Bluebird English Muffin. You can find the Bluebird Cafe at 554 Kingstown Road. 4. Breakfast Nook II Another great breakfast eatery in Wakefield is the Breakfast Nook II. They are located at 409 Kingstown Road and have some truly delicious food. Their fresh strawberries and banana waffles are pretty great as well as their hash brown combinations. This locally owned eatery provides amazing service and even has a bar to sit at like an old school diner. 5. Java Madness This breakfast joint is a little more modern than others on the list today, but it is just as good. Java Madness is located at 135 Salt Pond Road and has a menu full of items that you absolutely must try. They have several different sandwiches you can get on either an English muffin or bagel along with traditional breakfast pastry items such as Danishes, croissants, and bagels. Their coffee is the real reason we urge you to try it. Next time you wake up and want some delicious breakfast that you don't have to cook at home, try one of these great restaurants. You can get all the coffee, food, and cozy vibes you want. Enjoy! Image via Pixabay
With the holidays in full swing and Valentine's Day not far around the corner, you're going to want to have some romantic dinner options in your back pocket. Wakefield, Rhode Island, is home to several area restaurants that would make for a top-notch romantic dinner option. If you need to plan a romantic evening in the coming months, take a look at these three romantic restaurant choices. Coast Guard House This incredible stone structure once served as an actual Coast Guard base before it was even known as the Coast Guard. Now, however, the Coast Guard House restaurant is serving up incredible food in a classy setting with a top-notch atmosphere. If you're looking to impress your date, make sure you try to get reservations at Coast Guard House first. On top of the history, the view of the ocean from the restaurant is hard to match, making for a truly romantic setting. more The restaurant, which opened in the 1940s, prides itself on serving locally sourced food, which almost always means the food quality is great. As far as the menu goes, you or your date don't need to be seafood fanatics to enjoy your time at the Coast Guard House. While, of course, there is a wide range of seafood options on the menu, you'll find plenty of variety when it comes to non-seafood dishes as well. The appetizer selection is as broad as it is adventurous with selections such as mushroom bruschetta with local mushrooms, pork belly empanada, stuffed clams, and sauteed octopus. Entrees include a wide selection of surf and turf options such as burgers, grilled fish, local scallops, steamed lobsters, and duck breast. For a truly memorable meal, make sure to give the Waygu rib-eye filet a try. Spain of Narragansett The food is the star when you dine at Spain of Narragansett. While the modern interior design-work and the refined decoration of the restaurant give it a luxurious charm, the meals you eat here will be some of the finest you've ever had. If you and your date make a point to try some of the best food in the area, give Spain of Narragansett a try. The menu features a lot of your standard surf and turf fare such as stuffed mushroom caps or pasta with clams. There is a Spanish flair to the menu as well with the addition of gazpacho, paella marinara, and mariscada salsa Verde. Castle Hill Inn Located in Newport, Castle Hill Inn offers premier fine dining in Rhode Island. For a truly special event, you have to dine at a truly special venue. You'll be greeted with stunning views of the ocean while your server acts as a guide through the incredible, inspired menu. The serving style is prix fixe, where you pay a flat price and select an option for a starter, main course, and a dessert. Entree choices include butter-poached lobster and seared duck breast. If romance is in the air, celebrate the occasion at one of these three incredible Wakefield-area restaurants. If you can, try to hit all three in the next year and decide on a new go-to date night destination. Image via Pixabay
