Matunuck Oyster Bar

Locally Sourced & Inspired
Locally Sourced & Inspired 1920 1280 Matunuck Hospitality Group
Handpicked Selection of Provisions

Matunuck Atelier & Market is the next evolution of Perry Raso’s commitment to craftsmanship, culinary excellence, and community. Located in the business district of Wakefield, this new venture offers a refined dining and shopping experience unlike any other in the region.

Elegant and artisanal in every detail, the restaurant showcases the bounty of the sea and the farm with an inspired menu featuring fresh, locally sourced seafood, handmade pasta, and seasonal produce. The dining area exudes understated coastal sophistication, designed for guests to linger over thoughtfully prepared dishes and conversation.

A standout feature of Atelier is its refined bar program, offering a curated selection of exquisite, globally inspired cocktails crafted with artistic flair. Adjacent to the bar, a wine room houses an international collection of the finest wines – available by the bottle or glass – perfectly paired with the menu.

Connected to the restaurant, the Market offers a handpicked selection of provisions to bring the experience home with you. From freshly harvested shellfish and seafood selections, house-made sauces, and organic vegetables grown on Perry’s own farm, to artisanal pantry staples and elegant gifts, every item reflects the same quality, care, and authenticity found on the plate.

Matunuck Atelier & Market is more than a place to dine or shop—it’s a celebration of local foodways, global flavors, and the timeless art of culinary hospitality.

How we began
How we began 1920 1281 Matunuck Hospitality Group
A little history

In 2002 he founded Matunuck Oyster Farm, a wading depth aquaculture farm, on Potter Pond in East Matunuck (South Kingstown), RI. By 2008, the oyster farm was selling oysters across the country, and to ensure the future of the farm, he purchased a rundown restaurant located on the pond that had commercial docks. The docks would provide access for work boats, and the restaurant, opened in 2009 as Matunuck Oyster Bar, was a means to sell fresh oysters.

In 2011 he was growing organic vegetables at his farm located at the North end of Potter Pond, Matunuck Vegetable Farm, in order to provide guests with fresh produce. Most recently, he is building a shellfish hatchery across the street from the restaurant. He has been doing educational oyster farm tours since 2002 and has traveled to several developing countries to consult on various aquaculture operations. Education and giving back has always been at the core of the business.

Growing. Harvesting. Serving
Growing. Harvesting. Serving 1920 1080 Matunuck Hospitality Group
From Pond to Plate

Perry started digging littlenecks in Point Judith Pond when he was 12 years old. He grew up harvesting shellfish, eel trapping, bull-raking clams, and scuba diving for steamers. Before he opened Matunuck Oyster Bar, he was an oyster farmer. Graduating from URI with a bachelors and master’s degree, Raso studied aquaculture and fisheries technology.

In 2002 he founded Matunuck Oyster Farm, a wading depth aquaculture farm, on Potter Pond in East Matunuck (South Kingstown), RI. By 2008, the oyster farm was selling oysters across the country, and to ensure the future of the farm, he purchased a rundown restaurant located on the pond that had commercial docks.  The docks would provide access for work boats, and the restaurant, opened in 2009 as Matunuck Oyster Bar, was a means to sell fresh oysters.

In 2011 he was growing organic vegetables at his farm located at the North end of Potter Pond, Matunuck Vegetable Farm, in order to provide guests with fresh produce. Most recently, he is building a shellfish hatchery across the street from the restaurant. He has been doing educational oyster farm tours since 2002 and has traveled to several developing countries to consult on various aquaculture operations. Education and giving back has always been at the core of the business.

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