For a casual setting with indoor and outdoor seating that offers views of the river and State House, head to Joe’s American Bar & Grill. The restaurant is part of a chain throughout New England and the Mid-Atlantic, and is a good option for families who want American fare sure to please. Menu items include salads, quesadillas, burgers, chicken, pasta and more. Kids’ menus are available with grilled cheese, hotdogs, chicken tenders, hamburgers and more on offer.

Joe’s is open for lunch, Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and brunch on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. It is also open for dinner daily. Dinner hours are Monday through Thursday from 4 to 11 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 4 p.m. to midnight, and Sunday from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m.