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In Rhode Island, some restaurants have a single dish that keeps diners coming back year after year. At these spots, calamari is the star — consistently tender, perfectly seasoned, and often the first thing people order before anything else.
Whether served classic, fried, or with a twist, the dish defines the experience, making it easy for locals and visitors alike to stick with what works. Here are 13 Rhode Island restaurants where calamari keeps the orders the same.
Matunuck Oyster Bar, South Kingstown
Nestled by the picturesque waters of South Kingstown, Matunuck Oyster Bar offers a calamari dish that embodies the ocean’s freshness. The calamari here is perfectly fried to a crisp, yet tender inside, with a tangy and savory lemon aioli that elevates every bite…