Reap the rewards of the Ocean State’s autumn harvests by indulging in these inventive eateries turning fresh ingredients into fall feasts. From foraged mushrooms to hunted game, organically farmed to garden-grown produce, these restaurants let patrons feel connected to the land without getting their hands dirty.
Farm Fresh RI’s Harvest Kitchen is a sunny cafe and market where you can find Ocean State-grown produce, milk, and prepared foods. Grab some New Harvest Coffee, cheese from Narragansett Creamery, or hot scratch-made soup. It’s also a culinary job training program for teens who are aging out of foster care. Pawtucket, FarmFreshRI.org
Since 1990, this celebrated spot has been known to change up their menu daily with a specific focus on seasonal and local. They bring in the freshest seafood – regulars rave about their oysters, grilled fish, and more – and produce to use in equally fresh culinary takes, like sweet corn ice cream. Most of the sips come from Rhody vineyards and breweries, too. Providence, NewRiversRestaurant.com
Sipping vino or beer among the grapevines is rustic without roughing it. A top-notch dining program includes many ingredients grown in a greenhouse right on their property – even the ketchup is made on the premises! The farm couldn’t be any closer to the table at this vineyard and restaurant. Middletown, NewportVineyards.com
This Creative Capital classic, helmed by Johnson & Wales alum Derek Wagner, is oh-so local-centric. One look at their daily Instagram posts and you’ll see firsthand how Wagner and team are preparing culinary delights with everything from Baffoni’s Farm poultry and eggs to Schartner Farm veggies and RI Mushrooms. Providence, NicksOnBroadway.com
This charming farm is a popular destination for those in the market for eggs from free-range chickens and prime cuts of beef from humanely raised, grass-fed livestock. Visit their store on the property, find them at weekend farmers markets, or set up home delivery of your meat share. East Greenwich, PatsPastured.com
Chef Sherry Pocknett has won a James Beard Award for her menu of Northeast Indigenous food. Some of her most popular dishes include striped bass from RI waters, local venison, and the famous fry bread, which is used in many inventive sandwiches and even as the crust of a delectable strawberry shortcake. Charlestown, SlyFoxDenRestaurant.com
Lunch or dinner at this converted farmhouse (the original building dates back to the 1860s) is always a treat. Everything is made from scratch with local ingredients whenever possible. Don’t miss the Wild Mushroom Pizza with foraged fungi, cheese, garlic, sauteed spinach, ricotta, drizzled truffle oil, and fresh herbs. West Warwick, TheTreeHouseTavern.com
This family-run farm overlooking the state’s southeastern coast earns praises from regulars not only for their organic produce and eggs laid by Rhode Island Red chickens but also for their baked goods (two words: oatmeal cookies) and prepared foods like pizza, dips and pesto, and pickled veggies. Little Compton, WishingStoneFarm.com
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