dinner with victoria - View this location on map 'the restaurant at the hotel manisses (401-466-2421) is on every local short list for fine dining (though it's worth noting that there are no long lists of anything on block island, except ponds and bird species). the grilled swordfish with lobster mashed potatoes ($33) and the filet mignon with potato gratin and baby spinach ($39) are delicious, though you may think the preparations emulate the ornateness of the hotel's victorian origins more than is absolutely necessary. the loveliness of the garden seating makes up for any such minor differences of opinion with the chef, and at the end of the evening, if you think there's a flaming coffee in your future, go inside and upstairs for the day's selection of fine desserts and pyrotechnic toddies.'' New York Times spring street, Block Island, RI Restaurant

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