Rhode Island is known for its amazing food, but some restaurants like to take things a step further – and we ♥ them for it. Check out these epic local eating challenges that prove that the smallest state has the biggest appetite!
Have you ever attempted any of these? Comment below and tell us how it went!
Wings from Hell Challenge
Rick’s Roadhouse | Providence, RI
Price: $8.99
Time Limit: One Sitting
The Challenge: Finish 6 spicy wings covered in Rick’s Roadhouse’s signature Hell Sauce
Prize: Picture on their Wall of Flame
Kennel Club Challenge
Spike’s Junkyard Dogs | Multiple Locations
Price: $20
Time Limit: 90 Minutes
The Challenge: Eat 6 plain large hot dogs including the buns, toppings optional.
Prize: Free t-shirt & your picture on the Wall of Fame. Free meal if you beat the store record!
Mount Everest Burger Challenge
Mews Tavern | Wakefield, RI
Price: $50
Time Limit: One Sitting
The Challenge: Two pounds of black Angus beef with lots of delicious toppings served on a loaf of Italian bread with fries & pickles. The entire challenge weighs around 3.5 pounds.
Prize: Voucher for a FREE burger during your next visit.
Hot Wiener Challenge
Olneyville New York System | Multiple Locations
Price: $2.32/wiener
Time Limit: 45 Minutes
The Challenge: Your goal is to break the current hot wiener record. Call the restaurant to find out what the current record is.
Prize: Free meal & bragging rights.
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Frankenstein Burger Challenge
Luxe Burger Bar | Providence, RI
Price: $20
Time Limit: One Sitting
The Challenge: 4 burgers, 2 jumbo hot dogs, 4 slices of American cheese, 4 slices of bacon, black bean chili, cole slaw, & relish on 2 buttered rolls served with a double order of fries
Prize: Free shirt & picture on their Wall of Fame
Caribbean Taco Challenge
Aruba Steve’s | Providence, RI
Price: $15
Time Limit: One Sitting
The Challenge: For $15 you get all-you-can-eat tacos & a Red Stripe (must be 21+) – eat more than 15 soft beef tacos & you win the challenge
Prize: Free Taco Champion T-Shirt
Kingman Burrito Challenge
Cilantro Mexican Grill | Multiple Locations
Price: $20
Time Limit: 25 Minutes
The Challenge: Finish a 4.5 pound burrito in 25 minutes
Prize: Voucher to get your next burrito free & your name on the location’s plaque
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Wholly Cow and Pig Burger
Portsmouth Publick House | Portsmouth, RI
Time Limit: 18 Minutes
The Challenge: 4 slices of sourdough bread, 4 slices of Swiss cheese, 4 slices of provolone cheese, hamburger patty, beer braised wild boar shoulder, chourico, porketta, coleslaw, fries, & BBQ sauce
