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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STATEWIDE | PROVIDENCE | NEWPORT COUNTY | SOUTH COUNTY | EAST BAY | WEST BAY | BLACKSTONE VALLEY | HALL OF FAME

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SOUTH COUNTY

Restaurant

Matunuck Oyster Bar, Wakefield

Asian Restaurant

Jayd Bun, South Kingstown

Latin Restaurant

El Tapatio, North Kingstown

Italian Restaurant

Pasquale’s Pizzeria, Wakefield

Vegan/Vegetarian Restaurant

High Tide Juice Co., Westerly

Outdoor Dining

Boon Street Market, Narragansett

Diner

Oatley’s II,Wakefield

Breakfast

Oatley’s II,Wakefield

Burger

Mews Tavern, Wakefield

Pizza

Pasquale’s Pizzeria, Wakefield

Sandwich Shop/Deli

The Corner Deli, Charlestown

Neighborhood Bar

Boon Street Market, Narragansett

Coffee Shop

Jitters Cafe, multiple locations

Specialty Food Shop

Block Island Charcuterie, Block Island

Independent Bookstore

Wakefield Books, Wakefield

Locally Owned Clothing BoutiquL

Crosswynds Traders, Narragansett

Art Gallery

The Glass Station Studio and Gallery, Wakefield

Hair Salon

Beyond the Mirror Hair Salon, Westerly

Vintage Store

Seefari, North Kingstown

Consignment Store

Deja Vu Consignment Room, Westerly

Fitness Studio

BarreCoast, Westerly

Local Music Venue

Ocean Mist, Wakefield

Wine Shop

Wakefield Liquors, Wakefield

Local Market

Belmont Market, Wakefield

Plant or Garden Store

The Farmer’s Daughter, South Kingstown

Florist

Flowers by Bert & Peg, North Kingstown

Local Event

Wickford Harbor Fire, Wickford

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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.