Bites Nearby: Deck Forty Two Works Great in Any Season

I already know what you're going to say: "It's freezing outside, why are you recommending a place that's claim to fame is dining on the water?" Well, great food is great food.

offers the kind of jaw-dropping dishes that are immune to the novelty of seasonal dining. And besides, calamari, hearty pasta dishes and gourmet pizzas hardly need balmy summer temperatures to work their magic on your taste buds. The portions are flavorful and filling, not to mention reasonably priced, given its prime waterfront location.

But if you're still having trouble seeing Deck Forty Two as a year-round dining option, never fear. There is a spacious dining room with walls of windows to give you views of the water. This means there's not a bad seat in the house. Even if your table is pluck in the center of the restaurant, you can still feel the ambiance of old New England charm as you watch the sailboats rock in the harbor, framed against the Washington Bridge.

The staff at Deck Forty Two is amazing. They're masters at fitting you with entrees and letting you and your company enjoy them in peace.

This place is a magnet when holidays hit (they were slammed for Valentine's Day), so if you're a special occasion person, reserve, reserve reserve. Otherwise, feel free to pop in and soak up the unique waterfront views of East Providence, chilly weather or not.