Culinary Travel
3 places to visit
Watch Hill, RI
Ocean House Resort
Food lovers are drawn to the restaurants and culinary arts center at oceanside inn
It’s no wonder the elegant Ocean House is a magnet for food-lovers. Talented chefs, focusing on fresh local ingredients and seasonal menus, have made the inn’s COAST restaurant the only CNN Traveler’s World Best Waterfront Restaurant in New England as well as the recipient of five stars from Forbes and five diamonds from AAA. The oceanfront inn also offers a popular Sunday Jazz Brunch, a casual menu in The Bistro and summertime dining with a view at The Verandah, Mexican fare at Dalia by Danton Valle, and a Mediterranean menu at Thea at Dune Cottage. The resort’s Center for Wine & Culinary Arts has a full schedule of hands-on classes and an 8,000-bottle Wine Spectator award-winning collection in two spectacular library cellars.
Visit our sister property, Weekapaug Inn.Ocean House and Weekapaug Inn have once again earned Five-Star recognition from the esteemed Forbes Travel Guide for 2026, and have been voted among the top hotels in the Condé Nast Readers’ Choice Awards.1 Bluff Avenue
Providence, RI
Go Providence
Providence - The Creative Capital
Providence, RI is known for its acclaimed restaurant scene, with chefs serving up a global array of cuisines and cooking styles. Top culinary school Johnson & Wales University is located in the city and many of the school’s alumni and students may be found demonstrating their culinary skills in local restaurants. The city features great dining options for all tastes and budgets. For more things to do in Providence, RI, visit GoProvidence.com.1 Sabin Street 401-751-1177
Providence/Newport, RI
Rhode Island Red Food Tours
Taste your way through the Ocean State on a 5 Star Culinary Tour!
Rhode Island Red Food Tours invites you to taste your way through the Ocean State! Guided tours in Providence and Newport introduce guests to a mix of diverse ethnic and independently owned notable restaurants, including James Beard nominated eateries that showcase Rhode Island’s unique food scene, Guided tours in Providence and Newport introduce guests to a mix of iconic Rhode Island bites—think clam cakes, chowder, and house-made ice cream—alongside dishes from family-owned restaurants and diverse cultural cuisines. Along the way, knowledgeable guides share stories of the people, historic architecture and public art that shapes each neighborhood. With opportunities to meet chefs, discover hidden gems, and enjoy both seaside favorites and creative plates, these tours offer an authentic, flavorful way to experience Rhode Island’s culinary culture.Tours offered in Providence & Newport 401-684-1110