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Edgewood CafeSee Edgewood Cafe Video ($$)
(100 ratings)

1864 Broad St Map It!
Cranston, RI 02905
(401) 383-5550
www.edgewoodcafe.com
  • Littleneck Special
    not a regular item; littleneck clams sauteed in wine sauce, chorizo, grape tomatoes & corn; served on spaghetti; looks good
4.5 out of 5
100 ratings
opened in 2008; a quaint family-owned & operated BYOB restaurant in the Historic Edgewood section of Cranston; "comfort food w/ a gourmet touch"
Edgewood Market ($)
(33 ratings)

1043 Narragansett Blvd Map It!
Cranston, RI 02905
(401) 941-5060
www.edgewooddeli.com
  • The "Boffa Italian Super Sub" Combo
    2-ft long sub w/ ham, salami, mortadella, provolone cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, pickles, hot peppers, oil & vinegar on local bread; "absolutely phenomenal...Italian sandwich heaven!" -Beau MacMillan; looks good
4.5 out of 5
33 ratings
est. 1958; "full deli selection, hot & cold sandwiches, pizza, calzones, burgers, Italian dishes, soups, sodas/juices, candy, chips, convenience groceries & more" (from its website)
Italian CornerSee Italian Corner Video ($$)
(295 ratings)

10 Boyd Ave Map It!
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 431-1737
www.italiancorner-ri.com
  • Brasato Sandwich
    brasato is Italian version of roast beef (beef braised w/ white wine); served w/ salsa rosa (giardiniera-like), lettuce & tomato on 12-inch roll made in-house; ask "with the works"; looks good
  • Meat Tortellini
    homemade meat tortellini made in tortellini machine; served w/ ragu bolognese; available on Sat nights only; looks good
4.5 out of 5
295 ratings
since 2005; owners/chefs are brother-in-laws; Italian market & restaurant; everything is homemade including the pasta (made in the "pasta room"); Other Recipes: Orecchiette, Sausage and Broccoli Rabe
Matunuck Oyster Bar ($$)
(1690 ratings)

629 Succotash Rd Map It!
South Kingstown, RI 02879
(401) 783-4202
www.rhodyoysters.com
As Seen On:
Man v. Food, Episode: "Providence, RI"
  • Oyster Trio
    dine-in only; 2 w/ garlic & herbs, 2 w/ chipotle bourbon butter & 2 Rockefeller style oysters topped w/ bacon fat breadcrumbs
4.5 out of 5
1690 ratings
est 2002; signature New England dishes from farm-raised, wild-caught seafood plus onsite herb & produce garden; features raw bar & waterfront patio
Nordic Lodge ($$$$)
(500 ratings)

178 Nordic Trl Map It!
Charlestown, RI 02813
(401) 783-4515
nordiclodge.com
As Seen On:
Buffet Paradise
  • Buffet
    prime attraction is all-you-can-eat lobster; other seafood that includes Alaskan king crab legs, bacon-wrapped scallops, steamed clams, half-shell oysters
4.5 out of 5
500 ratings
since 1963; open seasonally; "nestled deep in the woods of southern Rhode Island on over 100 acres of beautifully manicured lakeside grounds…(that include) hammocks, fountains, and a lakeside fire pit" (from its website); hunting lodge decor
Olneyville New York SystemSee Olneyville New York System Video ($)
(535 ratings)

18 Plainfield St Map It!
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 621-9500
www.olneyvillenysystem.co...
  • Hot Wieners
    "best hot dogs I've ever ate"-Guy Fieri; topped w/ mustard, onion, meat-cream sauce
  • Hot Wiener Challenge
    challenge: 15 fully loaded wiener dogs in 45 minutes; at airing, only 1 person has won; each wiener is topped with mustard, homemade meat sauce, onion, celery salt and all served on a steamed bun; looks good; Connor McQuade (local rugby player) lost
4.5 out of 5
535 ratings
est. in 1946; beef, pork & veal blend wieners are cut to traditional bun-size from 3-foot links called "ropes"; line up buns up the arm; no sauerkraut
Timmy's Legendary Grilled Pizza [CLOSED] ($$)
(82 ratings)

32 Spruce St Map It!
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 415-8612
As Seen On:
Man v. Food Nation, Episode: "Providence"
  • Spinach and Mushroom Pizza
    grilled pizza; thin crust; freshly sauteed mushrooms, spinach, garlic, olive oil with parmesan, Romano and feta cheese; looks good
4.5 out of 5
82 ratings
[CLOSED]; specialize in grilled pizzas...olive oil-soaked crust is first grilled on one side, then flipped to the other side, then sauce, cheese & toppings are added as the second side cooks
Al Forno RestaurantSee Al Forno Restaurant Video ($$$)
(691 ratings)

577 S Water St Map It!
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 273-9760
www.alforno.com
  • Corn Grilled Pizza
    thin cruse w/ pomodoro, fresh herbs, 2 cheeses & spicy olive oil; looks good
  • Golden Delicious Apple Tart
  • Baked Pasta w/ Five Cheeses
    Pecorino Romano, Fontina, Gorgonzola, mozzarella, ricotta in tomato-cream sauce in pasta & baked; looks good!
4.0 out of 5
691 ratings
#2 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Italian); opened in 1980; dishes are re-crafted to reflect the products of New England's farms & waters cooked in wood-burning ovens & on grills over hardwood charcoal fires; opened for dinner only & closed on Sundays & Mondays
Anthony's Seafood RestaurantSee Anthony's Seafood Restaurant Video ($$)
(1090 ratings)

963 Aquidneck Ave Map It!
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 846-9620
www.anthonysseafood.net
  • Kung Pao Calamari
    squid rings w/ hot peppers, plum chili sauce, peanuts & scallions; looks good
  • Stuffed Quahog ("Stuffies")
    breading mixed w/ clams, chourico, peppers, onions & spice; served in quahog shell & baked; Guy adds hot sauce
4.0 out of 5
1090 ratings
est. 1956; fish market & restaurant
Crazy Burger Cafe & Juice BarSee Crazy Burger Cafe & Juice Bar Video ($$)
(765 ratings)

144 Boon St Map It!
Narragansett, RI 02882
(401) 783-1810
www.crazyburger.com
  • Luna-Sea Burger
    freshly ground salmon mixed w/ pistachio pesto, baked in phyllo dough & grilled before served; w/ a side of orange-chipotle mayo
  • Whassupy Burger
    ground beef spiced up intensely w/ a combo of horseradish, garlic & Worcestershire sauce; topped w/ gooey Brie cheese & home-made red onion rings & served on a whole wheat bun; comes w/ side of wasabi-chipotle mayo; looks good
4.0 out of 5
765 ratings
"serving soup to nuts since 1995"; offer 31 different burger including vegetarian burgers; funky environment w/ funky cloth napkins
Modern DinerSee Modern Diner Video ($)
(321 ratings)

364 East Ave Map It!
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 726-8390
moderndinerri.com
  • Meat Loaf, Crusty French Toast, Granola
  • French Toast
    topped w/ custard sauce, candied pecans, raspberry syrup; looks good
4.0 out of 5
321 ratings
#1 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Diners); recognized as the first diner in the nation housed in factory-built Sterling Streamliner; serve breakfast & lunch only
Original New York Systems Restaurant ($)
(61 ratings)

424 Smith St Map It!
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 331-5349
  • Hot Dog
4.0 out of 5
61 ratings
#74 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown)
PVDonuts
(872 ratings)

79 Ives St Map It!
Providence, RI 02906
www.pvdonuts.com
As Seen On:
Man v. Food, Episode: "Providence, RI"
  • Blanchard Style Eggs Benedict Donut
    brioche w/ ham & egg in the center, topped w/ Swiss & bechamel sauce
  • Brunch Plate Donut
    brioche filled w/ pastry cream, dipped in maple glaze, topped w/ pancakes, a waffle, bacon & a maple syrup pipette; looks good
  • Cereal Milk Donut
    filled w/ cereal pastry cream filling, dipped in cereal milk glaze, topped w/ Fruity Pebbles
  • Fried Chicken n’ Waffles Donut
    honey glazed brioche topped w/ Burgundian waffles & Bucktown fried chicken
4.0 out of 5
872 ratings
opened in 2016; "Rhode Island's 1st ever specialty donut shop" (from its website); offering unique flavor combinations, a monthly rotating menu & an array of local drinks & drafts
Angelo's Civita FarneseSee Angelo's Civita Farnese Video ($$)
(250 ratings)

141 Atwells Ave Map It!
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 621-8171
www.angelosonthehill.com
  • Braciola
    thin slices of beef rolled as a roulade stuffed w/ salt pork stuffing; served on fresh-made pasta & tomato sauce
3.5 out of 5
250 ratings
since 1924; using recipes from 1924; Other Recipes: Emilio's Special (Pasta w/ Broccoli) | Pasta Grande w/ Shrimp
Flo's Clam ShackSee Flo's Clam Shack Video ($$)
(767 ratings)

4 Wave Ave Map It!
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 847-8141
www.flosclamshack.net
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Crunchy"
  • Fried Clam Roll
3.5 out of 5
767 ratings
Other Recipes: Flo's Clams Casino
Haven Brothers ($)
(103 ratings)

12 Fulton And Dorrance St Map It!
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 861-7777
As Seen On:
Man v. Food Nation, Episode: "Providence"
  • Triple Murder Burger
    3 beef patties, bacon, egg, sauteed onions & mushroom topped w/ mayo, mustard, relish, ketchup, lettuce & tomatoes; Adam special requested a runny egg (w/ yolk intact); looks good
3.5 out of 5
103 ratings
started in 1888 as a horse-drawn diner in front of city hall; it's now a truck-drawn diner w/ some outdoor seating
Liberty Elm Diner [CLOSED] ($)
(112 ratings)

777 Elmwood Ave Map It!
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 467-0777
  • Clam Chowder
    made from scratch; looks good
  • Coffee Milk
    Rhode Island state drink; coffee syrup & milk
  • Johnny Cakes
    traditional Rhode Island staple; combo of pancake & grits; made of Kenyon's Grist Mill (Usquepaugh RI) white cornmeal; served w/ butter & New England maple syrup
  • Turkey Sandwich
    sliced roasted herbed turkey, sliced tomatoes, fresh pea greens (the leaves) on toasted bread w/ mayo; looks good
3.5 out of 5
112 ratings
[CLOSED]; opened in 1947; local coffee hangout in diner car listed on the National Historic Register; serve only breakfast & lunch; 1% of profits are used to purchase Dutch-Elm Liberty Elms to re-tree Elmwood Avenue and the South Providence neighborhood...nice!
Louis Family RestaurantSee Louis Family Restaurant Video ($)
(200 ratings)

286 Brook St Map It!
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 861-5225
www.louisrestaurant.org
  • Barbecued Chicken Cheese Ravioli
    stuffed w/ chopped BBQ chicken, cheese & spinach & topped w/ marinara sauce; "that right there is as good as any ravioli you will find...off the hook!"-Guy Fieri; looks good
  • Granola Pancakes
    w/ homemade granola
3.5 out of 5
200 ratings
since 1947; family-owned & operated restaurant by 2 brothers; catering to a large college population; Other Recipes: Pumpkin Pancakes
Mediterraneo [CLOSED]See Mediterraneo Video ($$)
(204 ratings)

134 Atwells Ave Map It!
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 331-7760
  • Spaghetti Alle Vongole
    spaghetti served w/ manila clams sauteed in garlic, olive oil, white wine & a dash of crushed red peppers; choice of red or white sauce (Guy got white sauce)
3.5 out of 5
204 ratings
[CLOSED]; est. 1997; celebrities who have eaten here include Alec Baldwin, Danny DeVito and his wife Rhea Perlman, Rudolph Giuliani, Cameron Diaz, Matt Dillon & Steven Tyler
Aunt Carrie's RestaurantSee Aunt Carrie's Restaurant Video ($$)
(399 ratings)

1240 Ocean Rd Map It!
Narragansett, RI 02882
(401) 783-7930
www.auntcarriesri.com
  • Clam Cake
    signature dish; a Rhode Island specialty; deep-fried dough w/ chunks of clam...like a clam hush puppy; fried in beef shortening; recommend dipping in chowder
  • Strawberry Shortcake
    w/ homemade biscuits
3.0 out of 5
399 ratings
since 1920; fourth-generation family-owned summertime shack minutes away from beach; many awards & recognition including James Beard Foundation Award ("America's Classics" - 2007)
Evelyn's Nanaquaket Drive-InSee Evelyn's Nanaquaket Drive-In Video ($$)
(303 ratings)

2335 Main Rd Map It!
Tiverton, RI 02878
(401) 624-3100
www.evelynsdrivein.com
  • Lobster Chow Mein
    5-oz lobster atop a hot chow mein gravy & local crispy noodles
  • Rhode Island Clam Chowder
    more like a brothy-creamy chowder
  • Whole Fried Clams
    dry batter (which makes a lighter batter so that you can taste the clam)
  • Clam Cake
    deep fried clam-balled batter; recommend dipping in chowder
3.0 out of 5
303 ratings
since 1969; clean, comfortable & relaxed family atmosphere w/ covered picnic table area overlooking Nanaquacket pond; dock available for boaters
As Seen On:
Man v. Food, Episode: "Providence, RI"
  • The Awful Awful
    24-oz milkshake; claim to fame from a '40s review: "awful big & awful good"
  • The Awful Awful Milkshake Challenge
    finish 3 24-oz milkshakes in one sitting, get a 4th free; Casey won
2.5 out of 5
88 ratings
started in 1928 with a family milkman operation; opened "Milk Bar" in 1940 serving ice cream; this location was 3rd to open in 1953 & 1st to feature a "Good Mood Food" menu; currently 12 locations
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