No doubt that you’ve enjoyed a delectable meal at the Matunuck Oyster Bar now and again, but have you ever eaten on their ROOFTOP?

Once you do, you’ll wonder how you ever got along — these past few summers, that is — without it.

Open since 2020, it takes a little advance planning (we called in a reservation while on 95 South on the way there) and fingers crossed, some luck (more about that in a second) to score a table.

It was a last minute decision for us to motor over, but happily everything lined up in our favor because we arrived at Matunuck Oyster and yay, the sun was out (a big win this summah in particular); the hostess also ended up having an amazing table for us up on the roof, overlooking the inlet.

We stuck with mocktails (so happy to see THOSE on the menu). If you are in the mood for some vino, a beer or a cocktail, they have plenty of fantastic sips including from local breweries and such.

I recommend going with the TOWER which has 4 different kinds of oysters, shrimp, tuna, seaweed salad, and lobster. 2 people can certainly split; it’s a nice lunch or a lite din din option.

We finished up with their Summer Shortcake SPECIAL with seasonal berries, whipped cream and ice cream. It was definitely worth the splurge. You won’t find a fresher or more enchanting dessert experience anywhere in the OS (that’s Ocean State).

Find Matunuck Oyster at 629 Succotash Road, Wakefield, Rhode Island.

As always, if you go to the ROOFTOP after reading this, please let them know you were inspired by Patty J and PattyJ.com.