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French Restaurants in Rhode Island

Rhode Island is located in New England, and is well-known for attracting nature buffs throughout the year. Both locals and visitors can enjoy beaches, horseback riding, nature walks, hiking and bird-watching. A wide array of restaurants have opened throughout the region to curb the hunger of those who are out and about in Rhode Island. If it’s French cuisine your palate is craving, Rhode Island also has many French restaurants serving traditional fare.

Pot Au Feu
- Established in 1972 and claiming to be the oldest French bistro in America, Pot Au Feu offers a cozy atmosphere in an elegant setting with rustic decor and dim lighting. Known for its wine and its traditional and tasty French cuisine, the restaurant's menu features traditional dishes from the provinces of France, serving entrees such as the crepes du jour, salmon citron and the caneton framboise. Also known for being highly regarded by legendary chef Julia Child, Pot Au Feu opens weekdays for lunch, Monday through Saturday for dinner and closes on Sundays. Take-out orders and private events are also available.
  
  Pot Au Feu
  
  Custom House Street
  
  Providence, RI 02903-2614
  
  401-273-8953
  
  potaufeuri.com
Le Central
- Enjoy a taste of Paris in the nonchalant yet tasty restaurant that is Le Central. Dubbed the “Best Neighborhood Restaurant” by the Rhode Island Monthly, Le Central is located at the corner of Hope Street and State Street in Bristol. The restaurant offers traditional French dishes to locals and tourists who want affordable French cuisine. Open for lunch Monday through Saturday, Dinner Sunday through Saturday, and for brunch on Sundays, Le Central is known for its Paris-style tapas, which are different types of appetizer dishes. A full bar is also available.
  
  Le Central
  
  483 Hope Street
  
  Bristol, RI 02809
  
  401-396-9965
  
  lecentralbristol.net
Asterisk Bar Restaurant
- For a less traditional French cuisine dining experience, Asterisk Bar Restaurant is a good bet. The restaurant delivers a lively bar, a chic setting with a cozy atmosphere and an eclectic menu that features modern dishes with a French flare. Dining choices range from breakfast options such as the almond croissants, French toast and omelets, as well as lunch and dinner items like the onion soup, lobster bisque, escargot in garlic butter, tune nicoise salad and the petite tenderloin. Open Friday through Sunday for lunch and daily for dinner, Asterisk Bar Restaurant also features a bar that opens daily and closes at 1 a.m. Take-out and catering services are also available.
  
  Asterisk Bar Restaurant
  
  599 Thames Street
  
  Newport, RI 02840
  
  401-841-8833
  
  asterisknewport.com