The Red Dory
Stone Bridge, Tiverton
Restaurant in Tiverton, United States
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Price
$30–50per person
Dress
Casual
Why go
The Red Dory is a dinner-only Tiverton pick for readers who can work around a tighter evening schedule. Book it when you want a planned sit-down meal rather than a flexible all-day option; cross-shop Boat House for setting, Casino Cafe & Grille for a more casual backup, and Moulin rouge for a different local dining mood.
About The Red Dory
Evening hours from Wednesday through Sunday make The Red Dory a narrow but useful Tiverton option for diners who want to plan around dinner rather than lunch, brunch, or an all-day fallback. The strongest reason to consider it is simple: its schedule may fit a planned Tiverton evening.
The case for choosing it is direct: use it when the evening schedule works for you and you want a Tiverton dinner plan. Confirm current details directly before building the night around a specific dish, format, or menu expectation.
Use it for a planned Tiverton dinner, not a flexible all-day meal
The Red Dory is not the right pick if the group needs lunch, early afternoon dining, or maximum flexibility across the week. It is better for diners who can commit to a Wednesday-to-Sunday evening window and want a contained plan. For a first visit, check the day and time first, then decide whether the schedule fits the occasion.
Hours are Wednesday through Saturday from 4:30–9 PM and Sunday from 4:30–8 PM, with Monday and Tuesday closed. The dress code is casual, which keeps the planning simple once the timing works.
Where it sits against other options
If the decision is between this and other options, start with the kind of night you want and compare current hours and fit. Boat House, Casino Cafe & Grille, Moulin rouge, Pomodoro, and 15 Point Road are names to cross-check when The Red Dory's schedule does not line up with your plan.
For broader planning, use our full Tiverton restaurants guide if this venue does not line up with the night. Visitors building a whole trip can also compare other dining and local planning options before deciding.
Planning details
- Location
- 1848 Main Rd, Tiverton, RI 02878
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- reddoryrestaurant.com
- Phone
- +14018165001
The take
The Take
The Vibe
The Red Dory settles into the working rhythms of Tiverton rather than the curated stage of a tourist town. Salt air and proximity to the Sakonnet River set a quietly maritime tone; the room tends to fill with local regulars who prize straightforward, ingredient-led seafood over showy technique. The kitchen honours Rhode Island’s specific seafood grammar—clear-broth chowder, quahogs, littlenecks and stuffies—so the overall impression is classic and unpretentious. Expect a relaxed, charming place where the cuisine feels lived-in and authentic rather than designed for visitors seeking spectacle.
Best For
This is a place for diners who want an authentic taste of Rhode Island coastal cooking—visitors who are curious about regional differences and locals who value fresh catch and simple execution. It suits couples and small groups seeking a relaxed night out anchored by seafood traditions rather than theatrical fine dining; it’s also appropriate for anyone who prefers neighborhood warmth to tourist-focused destinations. If you’re interested in food that reflects the local watershed and fishing culture, The Red Dory is a dependable choice.
Ordering Tips
Lean into the local seafood vocabulary when ordering: ask for preparations that highlight Rhode Island’s quahogs and littlenecks and try the stuffed clams (stuffies) that anchor the region’s tradition. Signature dishes such as grilled Spanish octopus and the pork-and-veal meatballs indicate a kitchen that pairs seafood with rustic, ingredient-driven preparations. If chowder is on the menu, expect the region’s clear-broth style rather than a cream base—ordering those classics gives the clearest sense of the restaurant’s approach to New England seafood.
Venue details
Ambiance
Cozy atmosphere with moderate noise in an open, colorful space.
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Small
- Kitchen
- Modern
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Small plates
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly
Signature Dishes
- Grilled Spanish Octopus
- Pork and Veal Meatballs
- Stuffed Clams
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 1848 Main Rd, Tiverton, RI 02878
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Where to go if you do not book here
Choose Boat House if the meal needs a stronger sense of place and the group cares about ambiance as much as dinner. Choose Casino Cafe & Grille if the plan is looser, more casual, or easier to arrange close to the meal time.
Restaurant context
How The Red Dory compares in Tiverton
The Red Dory is the tighter-schedule dinner choice in this group, which makes it better for a planned evening than a flexible day-of meal. Boat House is the stronger cross-shop when waterfront ambiance is the point of the booking, while The Red Dory makes more sense when the group wants dinner first and setting second.
Casino Cafe & Grille is the easier casual alternative if the priority is a lower-pressure meal or a group that has not agreed on a more structured dinner. Moulin rouge is the Tiverton comparison for diners who want a different room and tone rather than another straightforward local dinner plan.
15 Point Road and Pomodoro are better treated as out-of-metro backups, not direct swaps, unless the itinerary already points that way. For value, the safer call is to decide by convenience and occasion: The Red Dory for a contained Tiverton dinner, Boat House for setting, Casino Cafe & Grille for ease.
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Compare The Red Dory
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| The Red Dory | Tiverton | No published awards |
| 15 Point Road | Portsmouth | No published awards |
| Moulin rouge | Tiverton | No published awards |
| Boat House | Tiverton | No published awards |
| Casino Cafe & Grille | Tiverton | No published awards |
| Pomodoro | Bristol | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is lunch or dinner better at The Red Dory?
Dinner is the clear fit, since The Red Dory is open evenings in Tiverton: Wednesday to Saturday from 4:30–9 PM, and Sunday from 4:30–8 PM. It is closed Monday and Tuesday. If you need lunch, choose another place with midday service instead.
How far ahead should I book The Red Dory?
What should a first-timer know about The Red Dory?
Plan for dinner only, and note the hours are Wednesday to Saturday 4:30–9 PM and Sunday 4:30–8 PM, with Monday and Tuesday closed. The dress code is casual, which makes the practical planning straightforward.
What are alternatives to The Red Dory?
For comparison, check current details for Boat House, 15 Point Road, Casino Cafe & Grille, Pomodoro, and Moulin rouge, along with other dining options in the area, if The Red Dory's evening schedule does not fit your plan.
