Restaurant 1879 Rhode Island

Restaurant 1879 sits on Roslyn Road. It holds a Wine Spectator Excellence Award. The kitchen draws on seafood, South American, and Mediterranean traditions, while the room runs smart and elegant.

The venue is a twenty-minute walk from the Block Island Ferry, providing a respite from the congestion of the arrival terminal. While most spots in New Shoreham lean into casual, high-volume dining for the day-tripper crowd, this kitchen focuses on a slower, more deliberate pace. It is the better choice for those who prefer their seafood paired with a cellar list that actually warrants an award, rather than the standard local pours found elsewhere on the island.