One of the oldest restaurants in Rhode Island, and New England, is located across from an autobody shop, diagonal from a cemetery, and sitting on a rural road that feels like it's from the 70s.
Please do not judge a book by its cover, or a restaurant by its outside. I've yet to fully discover all that the Carriage Inn fully is, but here is what I've found:
An expansive menu. There are cocktails, wine, beer, and 11 rotating drafts. The end has all the typical American fixings, with gluten-free options such as rolls and pasta to substitute.
An amazing presentation of food. One time, I bought a burger to-go. When I forgot to ask for gluten-free rolls. What was picked up was a toasted burger bun that should have been in a FOOD COMMERCIAL. Normally, I don't write in all caps, but this bun was...George Clooney in glutinous form. Props to the chef!
A nice atmosphere. Some of the conversation I impolite overheard at my.last visit included an elementary schooler celebrating their summer, a family discussing the merits of a three legged picnic table, and some guy who goes to bachelor parties. The seating arrangements are spacious, and the interior has a blend of modern and traditional decor.
A lot of potential. Between the comedy events and the potential fundraiser opportunities that the Carriage Inn provides, there is a lot to do here.
As Arnold once said, "I'll be back!"
P.S. I recommend the Monday evening special for 2!
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Ana Bartlett
Alma’s delivers on taste and satiation every time! Each item on their menu is specially curated with unique flavors, and their retail section contains gourmet pantry items, great for yourself or a gift! Many of their offerings are gluten free and they have several vegan options which keep me coming back! Their Sprout and Tofu Bhan Mi are personal favorites, along with the Carmelita for dessert 🤤
Good coffee, food is not safe for those with celiacs. I got very sick here due to a lack of allergy training in the staff. The manager was lovely and refunded my card and handled it appropriately, but I wouldn’t risk it.
If you’re not someone with allergies, the food is very good and reasonably priced
Always a great sandwich. Fresh ingredients. They have gluten free sub rolls which they toast. I’ve never had any issues here with cross contamination. Customer service is always on point. Solid spot, definitely recommend.
The food is always amazing and the service is excellent!! Their gluten free French toast, gf toast and gf grilled cinnamon muffin is the best I’ve ever had!
We've dined at this restaurant three times now, twice outside on their lovely deck, and once inside. Every time, the food was outstanding as well as the service. I'm gluten intolerant, so I appreciate that they have a wide variety of choices for me. Also, they are very dog friendly on their back deck, which is an added bonus. The view of Wickford Harbor is amazing. I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone who is looking for a relaxing dining experience
I did not realize just how seasonal Tavern By The Sea is! It seems that there are indoor dining spaces in the restaurant, but a majority of the seating is outside. If you were around New England this winter, it felt like the ones we used to have. Tavern By The Sea would have spent an inordinate amount of funds trying to keep warm, so it's good that they are open in the late Spring, Summer, and early Fall.
We went on the weekend that they had opened up, and decided on dining in one of their interior dining spaces. The table was close to the bar and the server station. You could tell that the staff was getting ready for the busy-ness of the Summer season!
The food is good. The gluten-free pasta dish was tasty, the burger was, too. The fries that come with the burger were substantial. Their Caesar salad was well put together!
I think that this restaurant is an awesome place to take in this little bitty coastal village of Rhode Island. There might be a few other places within this "urban center," but I think Tavern By The Sea has a real feeling of comfort and style.
Delicious food, lovely atmosphere we like to sit on the patio even in the winter. They have it enclosed and kept warm. My daughter has Celiac they had many GF options and were knowledgeable and carful to mention the allergy to the kitchen. She felt great after eating here. We have already been back twice and will be back again. Love that they have GF dessert and pastries options. They also offer a Military Discount. Always thankful when owner offer this. Thank you!!
I went on a Wednesday night. The chicken wings were amazing! Great crisp and seasoning. The gluten-free pizza was sooo good. Our server had terrific customer service. Trivia night was fun and engaging. The restaurant and bathrooms were clean. I highly recommend a night out at Providence Coal Fired Pizza in North Kingstown.
Ordered for our office of ~80 people, and it was a big hit!! Everyone enjoyed the variety, flavor, and quality of pizza. People even noted that the garden salad was great! They even had gluten free crust to accommodate gluten allergies. Will definitely be ordering from here again soon.
Accommodating Gluten-Free