RI Restaurant Return: Blackie’s to Reopen on March 17 After Closing During Pandemic

RI Restaurant Return: Blackie’s to Reopen on March 17 After Closing During Pandemic

Blackie’s in Smithfield is reopening this month. 

After announcing during the pandemic the Smithfield restaurant was closing down, the owners also left open the possibility of a return. 

Now, Blackie’s has been teasing its reemergence on social media. 

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In three separate posts, they wrote, “b.prepared; b.hungry; b.here,” in reference to its lowercase “b” logo.

The response was enormous. 

“We’re not accepting reservations at this time but we are happy to welcome you back on March 17 beginning at 4 PM,” Blackie's wrote. 

Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee announced this week that starting this weekend, the state is increasing capacity limits from 50 percent to 66 percent.

Restrictions related to table spacing and number of households per party are still in effect.