It's that time of year again when Yelp unveils its annual best lists, including the Top Places to Eat in Rhode Island. It's quite an eclectic list, ranging from a $140 dinner to a sandwich shop to a takeout-only restaurant.

The online, user-generated reviews might not inspire fear in restaurant circles as they once did, but there is still power there. For some, Yelp reviews written by regular people still merit a look, especially when traveling or before spending your hard-earned money.

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