MYKONOS,

Located across from Grinnell's Beach on Route 77, this family eatery offers pizzas, fish-and-chips, sandwiches and full-course dinners at prices that would easily be double in nearby Newport. The New England clam chowder ($1.75) is the best we've had in years. "Mussels Mykonos" ($8.95) are served atop a mound of red-and-black-pepper pasta. The flavors of butter, wine, garlic, thyme and oregano made the dish delectable. The slices of duck breast with cherry sauce ($10.50) were moist and tender, and served with oven-roasted potatoes and peas. Authentic Greek baklava is a must for ending a meal at Mykonos.