If you've ever lived in Rhode Island, chances are you've been to or at least heard of Twin Oaks Restaurant in Cranston. The Oaks has been around since 1933, with its speakeasy roots running back to 1928. William DeAngelus Sr opened his home to friends in '33 after Federal Agents destroyed his still. The original Twin Oaks consisted of two small dining rooms and one larger function room. Today in its current location, the restaurant seats close to 650 people in six dining rooms - not to mention the beautiful outdoor deck overlooking Spectacle Pond.
Melissa and I went for a late lunch/early dinner sort of thing last week. Earlier that morning I had seen Joe Zito, "The TV Maitre d'" eating out on the deck. He was enjoying a massive pile of the most succulent lobster salad anywhere in the Northeast! I would be willing to match this dish up against any other lobster salad in New England purely based on size although I'm sure they would compete successfully in flavor as well. It had just the right amount of mayonnaise, minced celery and seasonings. We made the mistake of each ordering one of these colossal plates without thinking. Once it arrived I think we both gasped a little.
Bite after bite I felt like neither one of us was making a dent. We finally asked our waiter for some grilled hot dog buns so we could make a lobster roll out of it. What a great idea this turned out to be. The roll was warm and buttered - it turned into the best lobster roll I've ever had. And being a life long New Englander I've had many a lobster roll. The Oaks does offer a lobster roll that's not actually on the menu but if you want more bang for your buck I'd recommend paying a few dollars more for the lobster salad and then asking for a grilled hot dog bun in order to build your own. It's fantastic! There was no way either of us was finishing, and we brought the rest home - we were able to make 4 more rolls out of it the next day!
The service is always consistent and extremely good. They have the fastest most dedicated waiters anywhere. Anytime we needed anything they were there to take care of things. Bread, water, dessert - you name it, they did it. Not only are you made to feel like a friend but also they make sure you don't leave hungry. Portion control doesn't exist inside these walls.
If you do anything at all this summer or fall, please make sure to get to Twin Oaks for a little taste of how one of the best restaurants in the country does things. I promise you won't be disappointed.
Bob Black REALTOR Williams & Stuart Real Estate 870 Oaklawn Ave Cranston, RI, 02920 | Work: 401.942.0200 ext 28 Mobile: 401.261.1599 Bob@BobBlackOnline.com | |
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