Chipotle Mexican Grill
Chipotle Mexican Grill opening its first Westerly, RI location at 143 Franklin St on August 20, 2026. Hours will be 10:45 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. Approximately 30 positions available. Located in Westerly Crossings shopping center.
QDOBA
QDOBA is opening its first Rhode Island location in July 2026, located off Bald Hill Road in Warwick in a shopping plaza that also houses Walt’s Roast Beef. The Colorado-based fast-casual Mexican chain offers burritos, bowls, tacos, nachos, and quesadillas with free guacamole and queso. The chain also plans to open additional RI locations in […]
Guild PVD
Guild PVD is a restaurant set to open this month (June 2026) inside a new 3,500 sq ft, $6.4 million pavilion built by the I-195 Commission in the I-195 District Park. The restaurant features a bar area, glass windows with views of the Providence River and pedestrian bridge, and will operate year-round serving Seven Stars […]
Brasa & Chifa
Brasa & Chifa, a Peruvian rotisserie and Chinese fusion restaurant, is opening its second location in East Providence, RI off Pawtucket Avenue at the former Pizza Amore site. The concept was created by Diego and Omar Curi, who also own Los Andes in Providence. No opening date has been announced yet.
Black Dog Tavern
Black Dog Tavern is a new restaurant opening at 566 Putnam Pike in Smithfield, RI. Owner Jose Jacome plans to open around June 16, 2026. The Smithfield Town Council granted a victualler license on May 19, 2026. Menu features a mix of Italian, American, Spanish, and Greek dishes including grilled pizzas, pasta, seafood, steak, and […]
Sunset Beach Aquaculture and Raw Bar
Raw bar and aquaculture restaurant owned by Tony Pinheiro, who operates an aquafarm from Fort Getty. Located at the former site of Preppy Pig BBQ and Tallulah’s Taqueria. Recently received alcohol (Class B), victualer, and entertainment licenses. Permitted to operate 8am-10pm daily with acoustic music Fri-Sun noon-8pm.
Brasa & Chifa
Brasa & Chifa, a Peruvian rotisserie and Chinese fusion restaurant, is opening its second location in East Providence, RI off Pawtucket Avenue at the former Pizza Amore site. The concept was created by Diego and Omar Curi, who also own Los Andes in Providence. No opening date has been announced yet.
Black Dog Tavern
Black Dog Tavern is a new restaurant opening at 566 Putnam Pike in Smithfield, RI. Owner Jose Jacome plans to open around June 16, 2026. The Smithfield Town Council granted a victualler license on May 19, 2026. Menu features a mix of Italian, American, Spanish, and Greek dishes including grilled pizzas, pasta, seafood, steak, and […]
Sunset Beach Aquaculture and Raw Bar
Raw bar and aquaculture restaurant owned by Tony Pinheiro, who operates an aquafarm from Fort Getty. Located at the former site of Preppy Pig BBQ and Tallulah’s Taqueria. Recently received alcohol (Class B), victualer, and entertainment licenses. Permitted to operate 8am-10pm daily with acoustic music Fri-Sun noon-8pm.
Brasa & Chifa
Brasa & Chifa, a Peruvian rotisserie and Chinese fusion restaurant, is opening its second location in East Providence, RI off Pawtucket Avenue at the former Pizza Amore site. The concept was created by Diego and Omar Curi, who also own Los Andes in Providence. No opening date has been announced yet.