50 Best American Restaurants near Kingston

“The service was fast, and the workers were very kid to both students and guests from outside the university! The food, of course, was amazing! I haven’t been able to have cultural food in a while since I haven’t found many places around here who serve it (and if they try, it’s only tacos and burritos) their menu has a wide variety of options! They even have desserts like smoothies/shakes, tres leches, AND ice cream! Highly highly recommend!“

“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“

“Just wanted to take a moment to compliment the service we received from Amanda! It was pretty busy, the restaurant was at capacity, and she was fantastic! I appreciate a server who does a great job, and she handled our table with a perfect display of relaxed competence. Well done!“

“Food is fresh and awesomely prepared. The manager Steve is the BEST! He even made a special trip to deliver their luscious lobster eggs benedict to a senior who doesn't drive and just had to have that dish one morning!“

“We really like this restaurant! We ate upstairs. It's adorable! The rooftop deck is also close and sooo cute! The food was excellent and our server could not possibly be any better. Everything was wonderful and we will happily go back there... probably a lot!“

“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!“

“Food is fantastic, Staff is friendly. It's a must go for sure !“

“Living in the local area, this place is my 'go to' for an inexpensive meal. Service is great, never had a problem with any of the food (I've been eating here for years), & if you sit at the bar like I do - the locals are very friendly to say the least“

“The food was absolutely 💯 as was the service. Our 1st time there was this week and we WILL be back. Chowder was awsome as was the stuffed clams. Sweet potato fries were out of this world. Fish and clam strips were so good. I didn't even put a dent in my serving. It will be a great place to visit in fall and winter as the fire place is beautiful!!!“

“Annie was a very helpful and nice server. Nick was also amazing with elite customer service. Cam was also very helpful with a payment inquiry and had great humor too. Our night out was one of the best nights ever, every server here made our night.“

“Our meal was delicious. My husband and I both had the fish tacos and they were very yummy. They also were not messy to eat. Our waitress was extremely pleasant and the service was great.“

“Great waitstaff excellent food, one of the best restaurants in the area I’ve never been disappointed there“

“Not usually equipped for large parties or families but they did an excellent job accommodating! Definitely a hidden gem. Food was absolutely delicious and fresh! BBQ chicken appetizers def live up to expectations of the best! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟“

“We've never been to the Rathskellar (and we are RI'er's) until this summer. We love it!! Everything about it. The service, the food is amazing!! The drinks! The bands out back. The place itself is awesome! We have tickets to so many bands until October. So excited!“

“My wife and I discovered the Hungry Haven a few weeks ago. We’ve been back four times and haven’t been disappointed yet. The food is great service is great good portions quaint atmosphere, if your hungry and in the area, Hungry Haven is the place.“

“We had a great experience here for my birthday. Drinks were delicious, food was amazing, and the staff were friendly. Will be back for sure!“

“amazing place , the meatball grinder was the best“

“In the summer we frequent the tiki bar on the beach. In the winter we will go here regularly to relax at the upper bar and watch the boats go by. Great food, service and atmosphere. The upper bars gets a little loud when crowded but not bad.“

“Excellent food, amazing, very friendly and attentive staff. We will definitely be back!“

“First dining experience here and it was one of the best I’ve had in a long time. Absolutely delicious food, huge portions, and super friendly waitstaff. Can’t wait to come back!“

“French toast 😋 highly recommended“

“What an absolutely wonderful dining spot… and the food was fantastic .. loved the views from the rooftop. Staff was super attentive! Recommend HIGHLY❗️💕“

“This place has the best corned beef and sweet potato hash in RI, the staff is very friendly they make you feel totally at home if you are ever in this area do yourself a favor and grab a bite to eat here you’ll be thanking me later.“

“I had dinner at Dan’s Place on Saturday evening and enjoyed my visit. The portions were generous, and I liked the fried mussels. The steak was a little on the tough side, but overall the food was good. There was live music that added to the atmosphere. I’d give it a solid four stars.“

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

“Visited to see dueling pianos, and what an experience. Beer was cold and fantastic. They also serve wines and infused drinks. Show and atmosphere was amazing, with high energy and exciting vibes all around. They have a nice selection of beer, from hoppy to malty with varying degrees of alcohol content. Nicely put together show. We will be back.“

“The coffee shop or Camden’s“

“Went to the Coast Guard House for my daughter's birthday a couple of weeks ago. Our server Julie made us feel comfortable like family. She was very attentive taking care of every need we might have. The food was great. I will definitely be back. Hope I get Julie for a server again.“

“Always great sandwiches. The real deal NYC deli. Today on the specials board was a Nashville hot chicken sandwich. Sweet and very spicy. I loved it. Lots of pickles. And a thick coating of the sauce. Probably the best one I have had. And as usual excellent onion rings.“

“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!!“

“Beautiful atmosphere and amazing staff. I have been here a couple times and each time has never failed. I’ve had a handful of different meals and each was cooked to perfection and extremely flavorful. Highly recommend and it has become one of my favorite breakfast or lunch spots.“

“Awesome food we’re just there this evening party of eight had an outstanding meal great time. It was a great time. The service was impeccable . Haley was outstanding as always. great food great night thank you“

“One of my girls favorites“

“A great local Irish pub with a diverse menu to make everyone happy.“

“Great location and staff. Coffee is awesome as are the baked goods and lunch options. We love visiting Java because it's such a welcoming place to hang out.“

“What a fantastic dining experience my family had tonight. Cocktails were superb, my rare tuna tacos were not only the best tacos I’ve ever eaten, it was one of the top 3 meals I’ve ever had. My wife had the rib eye melt which was equally as delicious, and my daughter loved her Mac & cheese and green beans. I started with white chowder which is typically good no matter where you get it in New England, but there’s was excellent. As good as the food was, it was the service from Alexa that made it so memorable. She was friendly and accommodating like any server would or should be, but she went beyond that making us feel like friends and family. Extra kudos to her for being a superstar. All in all, this was a 10+ dining experience even though the best is 5. Back 40 and their sister restaurants are all the best that RI has to offer.“

“OK, so what Rhode Islander would head to West Greenwich for seafood? Really??? I mean you can’t even whiff the ocean from this place. But, lo and behold, my beautiful wife and I stopped in this weekend and, sure enough, what’s on the specials menu? Clam cakes, chowder and stuffies!!! Yup, right out there in the boonies. I gotta tell ya, we live at Dan’s Place, and the same dude just bought this place, so we had faith the food would excel, and it did. We consider ourselves kinda expert on clam cakes, and both of us agreed that Chef David makes THE BEST!! And the neat thing is, the tab was more than reasonable and it’s only 10 minutes off 95! Kudos to Dan, Chef David and the friendly bartenders. Cool joint!!“

“Bar, Bar, BAR none...thank you Katty and Stanley - a 25 year regular. Not unlike 'where everybody knows ... blah, blah, blah .... amazing array of beers from around the globe ... enough to fill all THREE bars in this cozy tavern tucked into nowhere. I don't live here or drink beer, but if I did - i would L I V E here. Warm, cozy, welcoming – just like the place you want to be. Baby back ribs platter and Cobb salad complete with mid-american BBQ flavors topped off with a glass of Beer'd Kittens. Cheers“

“My wife & I were there on July 26 with friends for dinner. I had the Shepard Pie which was excellent and my wife had salmon which was great too. The other people had pizza. For our waitress we had KATHERINE who was exceptional. Thank you for having her on your staff.“

“Wonderful atmosphere and service“

“Super nice staff, yummy food, on a deck by the sea. What more can you ask for? Well, for me, I could ask for a vegetarian entre. I chose this restaurant based on an old menu that showed eggplant parmesan. But that was last year’s menu. This year there are none. BUT the cook whipped up pasta primavera for me on request. We had fried pickles, coconut shrimp, beet and arugula salad, the pasta primavera, and a couple of cocktails. All were nicely prepared and delicious. I’ll add photos of the updated menu.“

“Bon Vue was one of our “go to” bars for a couple beers and food, but disappointed recently at being charged $9 for a whalers rise draft on a Thursday afternoon, off season. For a dive bar, that’s excessive.“

“The food and cocktails were on point. We had the roasted Brussels sprouts and bacon wrapped scallops for appetizers. The scallops were smaller and lacked a good sear and the bacon lacked a good crisp, but the flavor of the scallops was fresh and sweet. The Brussels sprouts were a good size portion, tender, crisp and flavorful. Three of us had the Chicken Cordon Bleu and found it to be juicy, flavorful and a perfectly done preparation of this dish. I had the beef Wellington and would highly recommend. However, what really set this dinner apart was the absolutely impeccable service. The waitstaff was always right there to refill water glasses, provide fresh plates and cutlery as needed, take orders, etc but never hovered. At the conclusion of the meal, they were quick to bring our bill, quick to pick up payment and provide receipt, yet we never felt rushed to leave. They even refilled our water glasses after we had paid, making us fell welcome to linger and chat. It is rare to experience this level of hospitality outside of Europe and for this reason we will be back and I would highly recommend to anyone wanting to actually dine with friends.“

“We stopped in here randomly on our way to the Farmer’s Daughter Fall Festival. It was such a good experience it’s now part of our tradition. Our girls remembered, a year later, how much they enjoyed it. Allie’s has great food and service. And it starts at the top. The owner takes a lot of pride in the place . While we were there he came out and asked everyone if we were enjoying the food. And before I left he shook my hand and remembered who I was (from a year ago). The place is adjacent to a college campus (I went to URI so I found it reminiscing as I drove thru) so you might not think of it for a meal out with your family. But you should. And the prices are really fair for the portions you get. This is a business we need to support. We WILL return. At least once a year and more if possible.“

“Best seafood in Rhode Island! If the line is long, it is worth the wait! We have been going since we moved here in 2020, and have taken multiple out-of-state guests who also love it and always ask to go back! If you have multiple food allergies, like gluten, dairy, and nuts, they are also great at accommodating! I haven’t gotten sick once yet! It was also the first restaurant our August newborn went to in 2022; his current favorite is fried shrimp and fries! Highly recommend Jimmy’s for the food, the iconic Block Island ferry atmosphere, and the hardworking, loving family who are wicked friendly when they aren’t immensely busy. We will be there next month for the first time this year! 🥳“

“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
Rs“

“We love eating outside downstairs. The food is super delicious and good choices too. We always have great service and food. Entertainment is great. We had a lovely waitress Jena last night. She was very attentive social and a great person. Love the new renovation. Will be back soon!“

“Great breakfast only complaint is the home fries tasted like fried clams time to change the oil“

“Food was excellent, seems to be frequented by a lot of locals. Bar area with seating and a decent size dining room. Outdoor area with a firepit and chairs, usually live performances and I believe a bar outside too. Very laid back atmosphere.“

“Awesome! Everything from the Awful Awfuls to the burgers were delicious!“