Newport and Bowen's Wharf is a food day trips in Providence.
Editorially verified May 31, 2026 by Elliot Marsh, TableJourney editor. Source.
Guided tour · 3.5 hours
Enjoy a food tour with a felonious twist. Come take a taste of Providence's Italian neighborhood while also learning about its historical characters who didn't always ...
Guided tour · 3 hours
Savor the flavors of Providence’s Little Italy on a guided dinner stroll. Enjoy a 4-course Italian meal with antipasto, house-made pastas, and desserts.
Guided tour · 3.5 hours
Discover the flavors of Providence on a guided food and history tour. Explore the Fox Point neighborhood, taste local dishes, and learn about the city's unique history.
Bristol, a short drive south on RI-114, is the cycle-friendly Narragansett Bay town. Beehive Cafe, Bristol Oyster Bar, Mount Hope Farm market.
Perry Raso's Matunuck Oyster Bar in South Kingstown has been the tide-to-table seafood destination since 2009. Tented outdoor reopening in July 2025.
Wright's Farm in Harrisville has been serving its family-style chicken dinner since 1954: roast chicken, pasta with marinara, salad, fries, rolls.
Warren is a 20-minute drive south, with the East Bay's densest concentration of restaurants. Luke's Inn serves the region's best Chinese-American food.
Newport Vineyards in Middletown is New England's largest grape grower, founded 1995 by brothers John and Paul Nunes. Wine tastings daily at 11:00.
Pawtucket, 15 minutes north, is the regional craft-beverage hub: Foolproof's Grotto taproom and the New Harvest roastery at Hope Artiste Village.