Rebuilding Matunuck Oyster Bar | Providence News

Providence News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 9, 2026 · 1m

When fire tore through Matunuck Oyster Bar last year, owner Perry Raso didn’t just lose a restaurant—he lost a dream built on grit, oysters, and resilience. Starting his oyster farm in 2002 when only 16 farmers existed in Rhode Island, Raso reinvested every dime, growing his operation to supply major cities. Opening the restaurant in 2009 during a recession, he was stunned by its success—so much so that he kept pouring money into it, even buying the property for its docks. Now, rebuilding isn’t just about reopening—it’s about doing it right, one step at a time, fueled by his high school…