Guidebook for South Kingstown
Food Scene
TLC Coffee Roasters
3362 Kingstown RdCoffee is roasted on site and a great atmosphere!
Tilly's Cheesesteaks
3711 Kingstown RdLocal, fresh ingredients, and unique!
Proclamation Ale Company
298 Kilvert StLocal brewery!
If you are driving into town for a full breakfast, it's our favorite spot! A wide variety of local characters and positioned on Main Street.
22 locals recommend
Phil's Restaurant
323 Main StreetIf you are driving into town for a full breakfast, it's our favorite spot! A wide variety of local characters and positioned on Main Street.
In a BEAUTIFUL location next to the beach and can be congested in the summer time....but....they grow and harvest their own oysters - best we have ever had - and we have ate a lot of oysters!
228 locals recommend
Matunuck Oyster Bar
629 Succotash RdIn a BEAUTIFUL location next to the beach and can be congested in the summer time....but....they grow and harvest their own oysters - best we have ever had - and we have ate a lot of oysters!
Sometimes there is a food truck, but the beers are brewed on the premises in an old mill building next to town. Draws crowds of all ages - fun to mingle!
56 locals recommend
Whalers Brewing Company
1174 Kingstown RdSometimes there is a food truck, but the beers are brewed on the premises in an old mill building next to town. Draws crowds of all ages - fun to mingle!
Homestead Restaurant
750 S County TrailLocal diner atmosphere and comfort food. Chowder and clam cakes.
Located next to Point Judith Marina and town. Great oysters and atmosphere.
42 locals recommend
TwoTen Oyster Bar & Grill
210 Salt Pond RdLocated next to Point Judith Marina and town. Great oysters and atmosphere.
Food court with easy parking at the University of Rhode Island for purchasing convenience food such as Subway, Mexican wraps, Chinese food, etc. Great for take-out to take to beach or for heading out of town.
Dunkin'
120 Fortin RdFood court with easy parking at the University of Rhode Island for purchasing convenience food such as Subway, Mexican wraps, Chinese food, etc. Great for take-out to take to beach or for heading out of town.
Drinks & Nightlife
Mews Tavern
456 Main StLong-standing watering hole, but also a really popular restaurant.
Iconic bar that is almost falling into the ocean. Stunning views and known for Bloody Mary's on Sunday mornings. Live music nightly.
117 locals recommend
Ocean Mist
895 Matunuck Beach RdIconic bar that is almost falling into the ocean. Stunning views and known for Bloody Mary's on Sunday mornings. Live music nightly.
Parks & Nature
If you have little kids, safe playground that is literally around the corner. Nice tennis courts and basketball court.
West Kingston
If you have little kids, safe playground that is literally around the corner. Nice tennis courts and basketball court.
http://www.riparks.com/
This is our favorite beach because it tends to have less traffic and has some nice surf. You can also walk to the Oyster Bar, and Jim's Dock!
52 locals recommend
East Matunuck State Beach
Succotash Rdhttp://www.riparks.com/
This is our favorite beach because it tends to have less traffic and has some nice surf. You can also walk to the Oyster Bar, and Jim's Dock!
http://www.narragansettri.gov/323/Narragansett-Town-Beach
Iconic beach that is right in town, but since it's a town beach it has a fee per person and parking on the street is limited. Get there early! If on a weekend, leave by 7:30 am. It is completely worth it! Beautiful to walk, great for kids, and easy walking distance to great restaurants.
101 locals recommend
Narragansett Beach
39 Boston Neck Roadhttp://www.narragansettri.gov/323/Narragansett-Town-Beach
Iconic beach that is right in town, but since it's a town beach it has a fee per person and parking on the street is limited. Get there early! If on a weekend, leave by 7:30 am. It is completely worth it! Beautiful to walk, great for kids, and easy walking distance to great restaurants.
Arts & Culture
South County Museum
115 Strathmore StLocal history and artisans.
An art gallery during the day, but a live music venue at night! Affordable and close!
7 locals recommend
Courthouse Center for the Arts
3481 Kingstown RdAn art gallery during the day, but a live music venue at night! Affordable and close!
Essentials
There is also a food court at this location that is good food and convenient - Dunking Doughnuts, Subway, Mexican wraps, burgers, and pizza. Ideal if you want quick food for eating at the beach or heading out of town.
8 locals recommend
CVS
11 Main StThere is also a food court at this location that is good food and convenient - Dunking Doughnuts, Subway, Mexican wraps, burgers, and pizza. Ideal if you want quick food for eating at the beach or heading out of town.
Wolf Rock Wine & Spirits
806 S County TrailPackage store that is the closest to our house. OK selection.
Our favorite wine store and often have tastings and great selections. Staff is very knowledgeable. In town and on the way to Narragansett Beach.
7 locals recommend
Wakefield Liquors
667 Kingstown RdOur favorite wine store and often have tastings and great selections. Staff is very knowledgeable. In town and on the way to Narragansett Beach.
Getting Around
The train station is less than a 5 minute drive from our house with connections to Boston, NYC, Providence, etc.
There are also public buses to go to URI, Newport, Providence, Wakefield, beaches, etc.
10 locals recommend
Kingston, RI station
1 Railroad AveThe train station is less than a 5 minute drive from our house with connections to Boston, NYC, Providence, etc.
There are also public buses to go to URI, Newport, Providence, Wakefield, beaches, etc.
If you plan on going to Block Island on a weekend, get there early because of traffic and to obtain a good parking space. There always seems to be enough parking, but if you get there late you might have to walk quite a ways to the terminal.
11 locals recommend
Point Judith station
304 Great Island RdIf you plan on going to Block Island on a weekend, get there early because of traffic and to obtain a good parking space. There always seems to be enough parking, but if you get there late you might have to walk quite a ways to the terminal.
Martha's Vineyard Fast Ferry
1347 Roger Williams WayFast ferry to the Vineyard.
Shopping
Small grocery store that is locally owned. Competitive prices and on the way to everything we like to do. Well stocked.
44 locals recommend
Belmont Market
600 Kingstown RdSmall grocery store that is locally owned. Competitive prices and on the way to everything we like to do. Well stocked.