From eco-friendly oyster farms to the freshest raw bars in Newport and beyond, Rhode Island serves up a briny, delicious seafood scene ...

The al fresco dining space was put together quickly with the help of local and state officials, who passed legislation that ...

Sipping an ice cold beer at the bar, Andrew Ferrandino was philosophical about the new Matunuck Oyster Bar. “It’s great,” he ...

The Matunuck Oyster Bar, a popular Rhode Island restaurant hit by a devastating fire just weeks ago, has reopened for outdoor ...

RI passes law to help Matunuck Oyster Bar reopen outdoors after fire, keeping 50 staffers employed for summer season.

The legislation allows the restaurant to temporarily operate across the street as it continues to rebuild from a devastating ...

The new dining space offers breezes from the water as it is set on the channel between Point Judith and Potter Pond. It ...

Matunuck Oyster Bar was also recently a vendor at the Savor New England food event at Mohegan Sun on June 7, so the restaurant may pop up at similar events throughout the summer.

Matunuck Oyster Bar was also recently a vendor at the Savor New England food event at Mohegan Sun on June 7, so the restaurant may pop up at similar events throughout the summer.

It will take time. Matunuck Oyster Bar owner Perry Raso is hugged by his employees after the restaurant was destroyed by a fire on May 20, 2025. Owner Perry Raso released a statement yesterday.

Sky 10 footage of Matunuck Oyster Bar from May 21, 2025, shows damage caused by the fire. (WJAR) The I-Team has also been told the fire alarm system was working during the fire.

Firefighters responded to the blaze at Matunuck Oyster Bar in South Kingstown, R.I., before 4 a.m. on Tuesday. Union Fire District of South Kingstown, R.I.