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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EAST BAY

Restaurant

Swad, Riverside

Asian Restaurant

Luke’s Inn, Warren

Latin Restaurant

Pisco & Tequila, Bristol

Italian Restaurant

Pomodoro Italian Kitchen, Bristol

Vegan/Vegetarian Restaurant

Basil & Bunny, Bristol

Outdoor Dining

The Wharf, Warren

Diner

Hope Diner, Bristol

Coffee Shop

Borealis Coffee Company, multiple locations

Specialty Food Shop

Prica Farina Fresh Pasta Co.,Warren

Independent Bookstore

Barrington Books, Barrington

Locally Owned Clothing Boutique

Feminine Fancies, Barrington

Art Gallery

HeART Spot Art Center and Gallery, East Providence

Hair Salon

Hair Experts, Bristol

Vintage Store

The Lady Next Door, Warren

Consignment Store

Just Ducky Consignment, Bristol

Fitness Studio

True Training Studio, Bristol

Animal Rescue/Shelter

Friends of the Bristol Animal Shelter, Bristol

Pet Services

Wicked Awesome Pet Care & Spa, Bristol

Gift Store (TIE)

Barrington Books, Barrington

Hotpoint Emporium, Bristol

Bakery

Vienna Bakery, Barrington

Ice Cream

Jules Ice Cream, Bristol

Local Music Venue

Bristol’s Stone Church Coffeehouse, Bristol

Wine Shop

Town Wine & Spirits, East Providence

Local Market

Tom’s Market, multiple locations

Plant or Garden Store (TIE)

Hidden Gardens, Barrington

The Greenery, Warren

Florist

Thistle & Posy, Bristol

Local Event

Bristol Santa House, Bristol

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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.