Kingston, RI Regional-Ryan Center at URI

[Superhuskies]

ate once at Ocean House 10-12 years ago, before they closed for renovation/remodeling, but it was a great "oldtime" place to have a meal, very high ceilings, huge windows- gorgeous-- (unless they changed/modernized all that) -and believe great view of ocean...... and dont forget your local casinos are nearby !!! Mohegan Sun is much newer, bigger, cleaner and better for me... food at Shelter Harbor was always great- recall especially the soups... great bar area, great outside/porched area (too cold now?) ...

 

[pppggg]

ate once at Ocean House 10-12 years ago, before they closed for renovation/remodeling, but it was a great "oldtime" place to have a meal, very high ceilings, huge windows- gorgeous-- (unless they changed/modernized all that) -and believe great view of ocean...... and dont forget your local casinos are nearby !!! Mohegan Sun is much newer, bigger, cleaner and better for me... food at Shelter Harbor was always great- recall especially the soups... great bar area, great outside/porched area (too cold now?) ...

Ocean house was totally remodeled. Under new managent. Looks great. Prices even higher than the old place. Food still is very good.

 

[Superhuskies]

I see on Ocean House website entrees are about $37-40..... ouch.... looks like "back to Mystic Pizza "....(wonder if Julia Roberts still works there.... ??) ....
of course Mohegan Sun has great choice of food, some pricey, but most worth it- Tuscany (large choice menu) , and Bobby Flay's Bar Americain (shorter menu) ...

 

[UConner]

I see on Ocean House website entrees are about $37-40..... ouch.... looks like "back to Mystic Pizza "....(wonder if Julia Roberts still works there.... ??) ....
of course Mohegan Sun has great choice of food, some pricey, but most worth it- Tuscany (large choice menu) , and Bobby Flay's Bar Americain (shorter menu) ...

Speaking of Mystic Pizza, Zack's in Stonington was the place where the bar/pool game was filmed. Good food at reasonable prices. Highly recommended

 

[tomcat]

Kingston, Rhode Island Info:
URI Campus - Ryan Center (cap 7,657 - all chair-back assigned seating)
Village of Kingston (located in Town of South Kingstown)
RI Route 138 - exit 3 off US Route 95
Located approximately 1 mile from Amtrak-Kingston RR Station
Parking - free - South lots off Route 138/North lots off Plains Road
Ryan Center Official Site
http://www.theryancenter.com/
Ryan Center Seating Chart
http://media.eventbooking.com/96661_2012NCAATournamentJulyNewAda.pdf
URI Campus Map
http://www.uri.edu/home/visitors/Map/KingstonCampus.pdf

Local Pre & Post-game food/drink options

On Campus:
Kingston Emporium
On the URI campus @ 99 Fortin Road (off Upper College Road)
Numerous fast food options/no alcohol
http://www.uriemporium.com/

Off Campus:
Most Ryan Center Fans travel a few miles south down Rte 108 to nearby Wakefield and Narragansett for food and drink options.

Mews Tavern - Wakefield (69 beers on draft)
456 Main St/Wakefield, RI 02879
Tel: 401-783-9370
http://www.mewstavern.com/

Casey's Bar & Grill - Wakefield
191 Old Tower Hill Rd/Wakefield, RI 02879
Tel: 401-789-9714
http://www.caseysgrill.com/

Rhody Joe's Saloon - Wakefield
515 Kingstown Road/Wakefield RI 02879
Tel: 401-783.0008
http://www.rhodyjoes.com/

Coast Guard House - Narragansett Pier (on the water - pricier)
40 Ocean Road/Narragansett, RI 02882
Tel: 401-789-0700
http://www.thecoastguardhouse.com/

Trio - Narragansett Pier (seafood/pasta - near the water - pricier)
15 Kingstown Road/Narragansett, RI 02882
Tel: 401-792-4333
http://www.trio-ri.com/

Local Accommodations (must drive a few miles - none close to campus)

Holiday Inn - South Kingstown (US Rte 1)
3009 Tower Hill Road/South Kingstown, RI 02784
Tel: 401-789-1051
http://www.holidayinn.com/hotels/us/en/south-kingstown/sknri/hoteldetail

Hampton Inn (US Rte 1 - South County Commons)
20 Hotel Drive/South Kingstown, RI 02879
Tel: 401-788-3500
http://hamptoninn.hilton.com/en/hp/hotels/maps_directions.jhtml?ctyhocn=NPTSKHX

Village Inn (across from Narragansett Town Beach)
1 Beach Street/Narragansett RI 02882
Tel: 401-783-6767
http://www.v-inn.com/

 

[tomcat]

I'm amazed that 40 years later, the Mews is still there. Just out of college and in my first job, I, along with my coworkers, discovered the world of late-night roast beef sandwiches at the Mews. My recollection of the area is dated, if course, but Boneyarders who are attending who have not seen the Narraganzsett shore really should take the drive.