The Ocean Mist
Wakefield, Rhode Island
According to its motto, The Ocean Mist is "just a beach bar" — but sometimes, that's all you really need. Set on stilts and overlooking the ocean, this casual spot has been in business for 25 years, offering up terrific bloody marys, a selection of ice cold beer that includes everything from Corona (of course) and Red Stripe to Newport Storm and Magic Hat. It also serves up surprisingly tasty food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and boasts a stage that plays host to local and regional bands on a weekly basis. Add in the terrific views of Block Island and you've got a bar that's more than the sum of its parts.
