2021 Best of Rhode Island: Readers’ Poll

From Blackstone Valley to Newport County, RIMonthly.com visitors named the best in the state in an online poll.

Newport County
(Jamestown, Little Compton, Tiverton, Portsmouth, Middletown, Newport)

Restaurant
Brick Alley Pub and Restaurant, Newport

Asian Restaurant
Ching Tao Restaurant, Middletown

Latin Restaurant
Diego’s, Newport

Italian Restaurant
Sardella’s Italian Restaurant, Newport

Healthy Restaurant
Slim Possible, Middletown

New Restaurant in 2020
Stoneacre Garden, Newport

Diner
Blue Plate Diner, Middletown

Breakfast
The Corner Cafe, Newport

Burger
Mission, Middletown

Pizza
Nikolas Pizza, Newport

Sandwich Shop/Deli
Pickles-A Deli and Catering, Middletown

Neighborhood Bar
O’Brien’s Pub, Newport

Coffee Shop
The Nitro Bar, Newport

Independent Bookstore
Island Books, Middletown

Locally Owned Men’s Boutique
Michael Hayes, Newport

Locally Owned Women’s Boutique
Harper and Tucker, Newport

Art Gallery
Spring Bull Gallery, Newport

Hair Salon
Invidia Beauty Collaborative, Middletown

Vintage Store
Closet Revival, Newport

Consignment Store
Wish Newport, Newport

Fitness Classes
SALT Cycle Studio, Tiverton

Animal Shelter/Rescue
Potter League for Animals, Middletown

Gift Store
Eileen on Thames, Newport

Pet Salon/Boutique
The Groom Room, Newport

Doggie Day Care
The Wiggle Room, Middletown

Bakery
Le Bec Sucré, Middletown

Ice Cream
Frosty Freez, Middletown

Local Music Venue
Newport Blues Cafe, Newport

Local Event
Newport Folk Festival, Newport

Wine Shop
Gold’s Wine and Spirits, Middletown

Local Market
Clements’ Marketplace, Portsmouth

Garden Store/Nursery
DeCastro Farms, Portsmouth

Florist
The Waters Edge Flowers, Newport