2026 Best of Rhode Island Readers’ Poll Results
You voted and we tallied! Check out these reader favorites for the best spots to eat, gather and celebrate all year long.
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INDEX
STATEWIDE | PROVIDENCE | NEWPORT COUNTY | SOUTH COUNTY | EAST BAY | WEST BAY | BLACKSTONE VALLEY | HALL OF FAME
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PROVIDENCE
Restaurant
Asian Restaurant
Latin Restaurant
Italian Restaurant
Vegan/Vegetarian Restaurant
Outdoor Dining
Diner
Breakfast
Burger
Pizza
Sandwich Shop/Deli
Neighborhood Bar
Coffee Shop
Specialty Food Shop
Independent Bookstore
Locally Owned Clothing Boutique
Art Gallery
Hair Salon
Vintage Store
Consignment Store
Fitness Studio
Animal Shelter/ Rescue
Providence Animal Rescue League
Pet Services
Gift Store
Bakery
Ice Cream
Local Music Venue (TIE)
Wine Shop
Local Market
Plant or Garden Store
Florist
Local Event
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INDEX
STATEWIDE | PROVIDENCE | NEWPORT COUNTY | SOUTH COUNTY | EAST BAY | WEST BAY | BLACKSTONE VALLEY | HALL OF FAME
The Best of Rhode Island poll was conducted online between March 1–31, 2026. All visitors to RIMonthly.com were eligible to vote. The previous are the results of a tabulation of the votes cast in both statewide and regional categories. We are confident in our tallies of votes cast. The results are not an endorsement by Rhode Island Monthly magazine but an accurate accounting of legitimate votes cast.
