Perry Raso, Owner of Matunuck Oyster Bar, Issues Statement About Fire

Perry Raso, the owner of Matunuck Oyster Bar issued a statement on the fire,  “I would like to sincerely thank the Union Fire District of South Kingstown and neighboring fire fighters who were on site heroically fighting the Matunuck Oyster Bar fire when I arrived in the early morning of Tuesday, May 20. While the damage to our building is devastating to me, our patrons, and our employees, we are very thankful no one was injured.”  

 

“As we assess our next steps, our first priority is in finding ways to assist our more than 300 full-time and seasonal employees, whose service and dedication have made Matunuck Oyster Bar what it is today, and who rely on this business to support themselves and their families. We are currently working closely Department of Labor & Training, the Governor’s Office, and other public officials to identify available resources, and we are committed to staying in direct contact with our team members as our long-term plan for Matunuck Oyster Bar is developed,” said Raso. 

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The fire occurred at about 3:44 AM on Tuesday morning, according to the Fire Chief.

See his statement HERE.

 

Raso, went on to say, “I’d like to extend a heartfelt thank you to our neighbors, patrons, partners, colleagues and friends from Rhode Island and beyond, who have reached out over the last several hours with selfless offers to help. We are humbled by this outpouring of kindness from our community, and we are working to explore the most efficient and most impactful avenues available, in order to ensure that our staff receives assistance during this difficult time.”

 

“We are humbled and grateful for what Matunuck Oyster Bar represents to so many people. While we are heartbroken that our doors will be temporarily closed, we are committed to opening them back up and welcoming guests back to our tables as soon as possible,” he concluded.

 

This story was first published 5/20/25 6:51 PM

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