Jayd Bun is some of the best Chinese food in the state and potentially, New England. Pasquale’s is awesome, their pasta is great too, not just their pizza. It’s always al dente. Just a solid Italian restaurant. Neither of these are necessarily hidden gems though.

Sea View market makes a killer deli sandwich, size wise you get hooked up if you get a large, and has somehow barely been affected by inflation.

Quonnie Farms in Charlestown also makes a wicked good sandwich and has great pizza among other prepared foods.

Spain in Narragansett is one of the most overrated restaurants in the entire state imo. Not necessarily bad food, but not anywhere near the hype or price.

Matunuck oyster bar is usually really good but it’s $$$

I like the Back 40 in North Kingstown. Food is good and interesting. They have a good beer selection too. Also feels like the only place open after 9:30 anymore.

I think the Cornerstone Pub in Exeter has food that's a cut above your typical bar fare.

In terms of overrated, I wish that I didn't feel ripped off every time I leave The Bridge in Westerly. It's such a great location that I want it to be worth it, but the bill at the end never really matches up to the experience.

Right across the way, though, it Bogue's Alley, a fantastic little deli, though technically it is across the state line in Pawcatuck.

On my list to try:

Champlins Galillee, Corner Thai Westerly, George’s Galilee (lobster), Moynihans Narragansett (lobster), Ocean Mist Matunick (view), Nordic Charlestown, Sly Fox Charlestown (chef award nominee), Thong Westerly, Too Charlestown (chef award nominee), Two Ten Oyster Bar Westerly, Willie’s Place Wakefield (take out and bottled cocktails).

South County has a ton of great restaurants.

Matunuck oyster bar is great seafood, and I think fairly priced for the quality of food you’re getting.

Bike stop in Narragansett has great pizza (and other non-pizza items).

Plum Pt Bistro is another good one.

Two Ten Oyster Bar is excellent!

Celestial Cafe in Exeter is solid and probably underappreciated / less known.

Pasquale's is also great for the pasta and pizza as someone else already mentioned.

Rathskeller in Charlestown isn't gonna blow you away but solid bar food and nice homemade chips. Heavy pours on the cocktails too most times and I've always had good service there. Probably not worth the trip down from PVD for given it's not offering anything amazingly unique but its a good spot for a burger. The fried fish sandwich is excellent btw, perfectly fried every time I've had it.

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Back 40 in Exeter is also solid gastro-pub with some upscale bar food selection. Good cocktail and beer selection and its a big spacious clean space as well.

Plum Point Bistro on Boston Neck Rd is one of my favorite restaurants in RI in general.

I also really like Alma Juice Bar & Market in Wickford for breakfast/lunch too.

i think spain in gansett is closed or closing

celestial is excellent imo

Crazy Burger is amazing. Mews Tavern is really solid, I think they have 69 beers on tap

Sly Fox Den Too

I wanna suggest the ocean mist as a place to go but it definitely has potential to be on the overrated list also. It’s a fun bar atmosphere right on the ocean. I love going for breakfast. It’s a good time as long as you don’t have your hopes too high. Some people overhype it. Also don’t go there on ticket Tuesday unless you’re in college lol.

Jayd bun is 🔥🔥 owners are amazing ppl too

Duck press in Wakefield is very good. Lowkey great food

Plum Point does not disappoint. That place fucks

You're correct

Aturo Joe's in Narraganset has always been good. Great Italian and seafood selections. Chef specials are on point, had squid ink pasta there that was delicious.

Rathskeller

Plenty of good ones, but do yourself a favor and don't go to Monahans for lobster, many other options in the south end of town in Galilee do it better

Ocean Mist

The suggestions already here are good and I’ll add: Jim’s Dock (Jerusalem), the Breachway (Charlestown), Amigos (Westerly), Sa Tang (Wakefield), and Tate’s (Wickford). For breakfast or quicker stuff I’d suggest Sift (Watch Hill), Dave’s Coffee (Charlestown), Hungry Haven (Charlestown), BOL (Wakefield), Caf Bar (Wakefield), Bluebird Cafe (Wakefield). The Pub next to the Ocean Mist in Matunuck has become the more chill option with similar views.

I head past that all the time, how's the food?

Amazing. Flavorful, filling and it hits your soul

Sift is excellent. That location in Watch Hill is seasonal, though. They are open in Mystic and Niantic CT the whole year.

All of my suggestions I thought of have been posted here already..

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Besides south county barbecue (food truck). When you can find them around its worth the stop

I don’t know why I keep going back when I’ve gotten food poisoning twice. The view is really nice

Unfortunately bol closed in Wakefield. Butterhead food truck is putting something new in that space. Bluebird cafe really does do a great classic breakfast, simple and flavorful

That reminds me, I meant to say there are definitely some gems in Mystic and Stonington that are worth exploring too!

Dang I’m actually not local so I didn’t know this! Bummer. My parents live in Charlestown and NK and many friends live in Gansett so I’m usually going out in S. County when I visit.

True, it’s a place I bring guests to explore.

Little County Pizza, sounds simple but is amazing! https://littlecountrypizza.com/

This is the list right here