New American Restaurants near Exeter, RI

“If you haven't had the pleasure of eating at this establishment, you are doing yourself and injustice.
Cornerstones has it all. It's your friendly neighborhood, sports bar and fine dining affordable restaurant, all rolled into one.
Being a Stone's throw from the bountiful shorelines of Rhode Island, and if you find yourself a Connoisseur of Fish and Chips, then treat yourself to this expertly prepared dish.
A massive portion of Cod in a batter so thin It looks like it was spray painted on.
It Is prepared with loving care and the highest of precision. Lightly fried and served steaming hot from the first bite to the last.
You will not be disappointed.
Accompanied with creamy tartar sauce, coleslaw and fries. You will not find this dish prepared any better than this anywhere else.
So if you have a twenty dollar bill burning a hole in your pocket, don't waste it on a scratch off ticket or a pack of smokes.
Get your butt over to Cornerstones and treat yourself to a great meal and dining experience.
You've read these words straight
from my lips
Now go and order the
Fish and Chips......Enjoy
Fanell....The Fantom Diner“

“I've been for brunch last year and it was amazing! Mixed up days and ended up here for lunch instead, my poor planning, oops.

Noodles are life. Peanut noodles win chicken. Amazing, sweet, lots of ginger, chicken was so tasty.

Other food was the cod sandwich. Just, the thing was giant.

Show stopping star, these fries on that plate are the greatest fries I've ever had and now I have to figure out how to convince my Rhode island born self that I need to make be drive more than once or twice a year. Couldn't stop eating them and that wasn't my plate!“

“we have been there for their Breakfast, and Dinner. both were superb! the new owner greeted us upon sitting down , took the time to listen to us, and came back after our meal to make sure everything was good. No complaints here! 10 out of 10!!“

“Kaylin was very wonderful and great service she was very friendly and would request her every time! you won't be disappointed with her. I give her 10 out of 10“

“We had not been to The Shanty in years, but are so happy we decided to go back. The food was delicious and the service impeccable. Karen was the ultimate professional. The TV dinner was absolutely amazing and my son had the summer pasta, which was fresh and delicious. Maybe the highlight of the night was the Snickerdoodle Ice Cream Sandwich which was easily shared by three. Honestly, I can't wait to go back.“

“all I can say is WOW! Im not easily impressed by any restaurant. Main Sail Kitchen blew me away! The mussels were the best I've ever had. I could eat them every day of my life (order extra bread to soak up the delicious sauce) thr shrimp is poached well and is the size of a lobster tail. I ordered a caprese sandwich but I have no idea how ill eat it! Deanna was my server and her recommendations were so on point. what a great addition to Main st eg!“

“I met up with a family member here yesterday for lunch. We live in different states and this was the halfway point for us. JP was our server and he was just the best!! Very friendly and funny! The food and drinks were amazing and we loved the separate rooms for dining. We're looking forward to making this our regular meetup spot!“

“Good food, attentive staff“

“We sat at the bar while we waited for our table and Megan made incredible drinks for all of us. The service was incredible with Gianna. We had the calamari to start which was wonderful. I had the scallops and risotto and the rest of my party was equally happy with everything they got. We will definitely be coming back.“

“Thank you for your membership, we look forward to working with you in the future!“

“My husband and I celebrated our 56th Anniversary at the Chophouse Grill tonight! Our server, Grace, was simply amazing! She was so cheerful and explained the different meals that were of interest to us! We both ordered the
Whiskey Braised Short ribs and they were absolutely delicious!! For dessert we had the scrumptious brownie with ice cream and whipped cream!! So yummy 😋!! Grace put a candle in the dessert and took some photos!!
If you are looking for a great place to dine with delicious food and kind
servers, the Chophouse Grille will not
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“Yum!!!!!! My favorite is their fried green tomato sandwich! I also love the fried green tomato benedict special! I wish that was a regular menu item!“

“Awesome food for a small price.“

“Excellent food with huge portions and great service! Highly recommended if you're ever in the area. 🥰“

“You guys have been coming to EB and YOU NEED TO BE THERE EVERY DAY! EVERYONE ELSE AGREES! lol Your sliders are.Bomb and I tried the Hot Wings today....Hands down better than Buffalo wild wings,applebees,chillies and pizza places.Thanks Guys!“

“outstanding meal and service.“

“Food is great. Full disclosure. My band plays there regularly. Even though we live 30 minutes away, we order ribs and burgers there when we want take-out. They definitely earned their awards and we get exactly what is expected on an order.“

“Delicious food and genuinely great service! I ordered two Walt Jrs., and both were incredibly tender—melt-in-your-mouth good. I also got fries that looked fresh and delicious, but honestly, the sandwiches were so good that I completely forgot I had fries and never even touched them.

The service was just as impressive. The cashier greeted me as soon as I walked in and was quick and friendly taking my order. I could see the kitchen staff start making it almost immediately. There were two or three people working in the kitchen and, since there weren’t other orders at the time, they all jumped in together to get mine completed. That may seem like a small thing, but as someone who works in food service, I notice it. It shows good training and a team that is paying attention to the guest in front of them.

I do want to mention one issue, mainly because I hope it reaches whoever is responsible for the building itself. There was a very strong and unpleasant smell inside the restaurant. I normally use the drive-thru, so this was my first time actually going inside, and the odor was strong enough that I noticed it immediately.

I saw another review mention a sewer-like smell, but that wasn’t what it smelled like to me. I honestly couldn’t identify it—it reminded me more of damp or deteriorating wood/building materials than anything coming from the restaurant itself. I even looked around before ordering because the smell initially made me concerned about cleanliness, but the restaurant, kitchen area, and equipment that I could see all appeared clean and well maintained.

That’s why I don’t think it’s fair to hold the Walt’s staff responsible for it. I’ve worked in businesses where the tenant had building or property issues that were ultimately the landlord/property owner’s responsibility, and this struck me as something along those lines. I’m mentioning it because the odor is strong enough that I think it deserves attention and could definitely affect a customer’s first impression of the restaurant.

Most importantly, I’m glad I stayed and ordered. The food was excellent, the staff was great, and I had absolutely no issues with my meal afterward. In fact, I’m planning to go back today—I’ll just be using the drive-thru this time!

Five stars for the food and the team. I just hope someone can figure out what’s causing the smell inside, because the staff and the food deserve an environment that matches the quality of the experience they’re providing.“