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The 1661 Inn offers magnificent ocean view rooms featuring a combination of decks, televisions, whirlpool tubs or fireplaces. The 1661 offers a few other places to stay off the main property; Anchor House, Dewey Cottage, Dodge Cottage, Narragansett Inn and the Hendrickson House. No matter where you stay you will be afforded the famous Champagne buffet breakfast which is offered to all guests. Open year round. While there please enjoy the Abrams Exotic Animal Farm. This a true island treasure! Aldo's Bakery is a family run business located in Block Island's Old Harbor. Since opening our doors for business over 40 years ago, we have stayed true to our commitment to serve fresh, homemade food. In addition to breads, pastries, and ice cream we serve a sit down breakfast with both indoor and outdoor seating. We also offer delivery, catering, and custom wedding cakes. Join us for a bite to eat, homemade ice cream and gelato, or a cup of freshly brewed coffee specially roasted for us by Rhode Island own Richard Allan Coffee. Come and experience the huge selection of baked goods and coffee, it is not to be missed. So delicious! Aldo’s pastry boat will bring you everything you need to dine in the comfort of your own boat. Each morning we deliver baked goods, hot coffee, fresh fruit, and warm breakfast sandwiches right to your boat. In the afternoon we deliver an assortment of snacks and light fare including fresh oysters, fresh shrimp cocktail, our signature Italian Taco, stuffed clams, homemade breads, desserts, and more. You don’t have to place an order, just listen for our family greeting to our guests that Aldo began using 40 years ago, “Andiamo . . . andiamoooooo!” Anna and Steve Papa started a family tradition with a small pizzeria and sub shop on Block Island. Baking and cooking has long been a family tradition, starting with Anna’s father, Aldo, and her mother Maria, who helped develop the idea of the Block Island’s first pizzeria. As the family grew, the restaurant grew with it. Now, Aldo’s Pizzeria and Italian Restaurant on Block Island has been serving delicious Italian Specialties since 1977! Aldo’s prides itself on our commitment to quality, freshness and customer satisfaction. Aldo’s holds a commitment to providing great tasting Italian and American specialty cuisine for years to come. We have the best seafood, pasta, subs, sandwiches and pizza. We are now offering gluten free pasta and pizza. Stop in and try our award winning chowder! Really fun local establishment. Full take out menu available. Since its founding, the skilled chefs and talented staff of Arturo Joe's have been crafting our reputation as the best place to go for delicious Italian cuisine. Our chefs have the highest standards when it comes to making every dish that we serve, and their unwavering attention to detail is why our regular customers think we are the best place for Italian cuisine around! Restaurant and Bar: Ballard’s not only offers a distinctive menu of exceptionally fresh seafood, but also an incredible view of Ballard’s Beach. Ocean to table fresh fish caught from Block Island waters, and variety of local favorites and prime steaks. Outside bar on the beach with live entertainment during the summer. Hotel: Many rooms have private balconies, ocean and beach views, and each of our guestrooms will soothe your senses and excite your imagination. Rooms have 40 inch flat screen TV with DirectTV, AC and wireless internet. A legendary beachside restaurant features traditional New England fare, fresh seafood and old classics with a new twist! Enjoy stunning ocean views and a large outside deck overlooking Crescent Beach. Join us at one of the best outdoor spots to dine on island! We’re known for our fresh seafood, but we have something for everyone. Dine al fresco on our garden patio or porch overlooking the ocean. Come find your favorite Ben & Jerry flavors in an air-conditioned location. Want to have your Ben & Jerry's ice cream the way it was originally intended? Head into one of our locally owned and operated ice cream shops and dig into any of our euphoric ice cream flavors in the way the first scoops were served up by Ben and Jerry themselves. We even offer catering and will deliver our ice cream right to your next party or event! Open year round. Bethany's is open for breakfast and lunch. The dinner offers an eclectic flair of items, so fun. The menu ti huge and breakfast is offered all day long. Really good, consistently good food is always available. We are pet friendly, dogs welcome on the patio. Come one, come all. Block Island Beach House is centered around the iconic Surf Hotel, where you will find fresh, bright, and vintage-inspired beach front rooms with private baths and modern amenities, plus direct access to the surf and sand. A lively beach bar and relaxed lounge offer good coffee, signature cocktails, and delicious bites all day. At night, join us for drinks and music on the expansive waterfront deck, or dig into one of our festive weekly clam bakes. If you are looking for the freshest oysters and fish - go no further. Located at Champlin's Marina, Block Island Oyster Bar and Grill is redefining food & event production. Exquisite food, Expert coordination and Gracious service. Our Commitment - Locally sourced produce and the freshest ingredients means food that is exceptional in taste. Eat fantastic food and enjoy the stunning view of Great Salt Pond. There are hundreds of boats coming and going constantly. Sit back relax, enjoy the view and of course the food! Great pizza, calzones, salads, wraps and much more. All food made to order. Eat inside or outside under the umbrellas. Great place for "kid food". Beer and wine are available. Very casual, always good. Pet friendly while outside in the lawn area. Blocks of Fudge an Island Tradition offers fresh fudge in a variety of flavors such as; chocolate, coffee heath crunch, penuche and turtle fudge. Stop by for a taste! Named “Best Fudge” by Rhode Island Monthly. Twenty-four years as a family business. Largest variety of candy on Block Island, including gummies, sours and handmade chocolates. Fill a box from the souvenir candy bin! Great source for wedding favors! Gourmet chocolate, truffles, fudge, home of the Sandy Feet Turtle. and wedding favors. Located in the heart of our shopping district. Luscious fudge, handcrafted chocolates, nuts roasted fresh on the premises, candy to suit every sweet tooth ... Chapel Sweets is where you'll find the best sweet treats on Block Island! Planning a wedding or special event? We put together beautiful and tasty wedding favors or gift hospitality bags - and deliver them for you. When you're on the island, visit us at the corner of Chapel Street and Weldon's Way (just follow that aroma of freshly roasted nuts). Just say "I Love Chocolate" when you are in the store and receive 15% off your fudge and candy order! Only one offer per purchase - discounts cannot be combined (such as the Daily Deal). When you aren't lucky enough to be on the island (or in the off season), shop our website for us to ship you a delicious taste of the island! Serving pub food year round. A favorite spot for locals, featuring Karaoke Night and Open Mic Night. Located below the Highview Inn. We offer a pool table, Foosball and other great barroom games. Trivia Night, Open Mic Night - the fun never ends. Featuring the only 360-degree view of Block Island, circa 1949—the work of artist H.D. Wetherbee. This is not be missed, Wetherbee painted in trade of food and drink. Dead Eye’s eclectic menu offers the freshest seafood, including Dead Eye’s signature swordfish and lobster dishes. Open from May through September, diners can enjoy homemade soups, an extensive raw bar, creative cocktails, wine and microbrews in our casual dining room or outside on the deck overlooking New Harbor. Newly renovated restaurant with outside seating overlooking the water, What a spot to sit - have some food, drink and watch the parade of boats go by. This very popular restaurant is always wonderful and consistently good. Enjoy seafood, steaks and wonderful sunsets. Serving lunch and dinner, daily. Dune & Bluff's (coffee and gelato) Eli's is a fun, much loved, small bistro located on Chapel Street in the heart of Block Island's historic Old Harbor. Eli's opened its doors in 1994 and was named as a tribute to the original owner's beloved Black Lab, Eli. Constantly striving to offer fresh, innovative locally sourced cuisine, craft cocktails and its famous welcoming fun atmosphere; Rosemary, Brad, Anne and the extraordinary staff look forward to welcoming you to Eli's. The food is great, the staff are great fun and so knowledgeable about the menu. Every works together like a Erine's Restaurant is and island institution and well deserved. The restaurant never changes, it is full of vintage plates and memorabilia. Maureen is in the front of the house and Freddie is back - count on great food and service. A traditional breakfast is served daily. You can sit inside or take in a spectacular Old Harbor view while eating. Like my fellow year-residents who call Block Island home, we work seasonally and wear more than one hat in our community. In the food truck business as in life in general, I care about today, what I do and how I do it. Family and Friends are everything and it’s a joy to share the island with new friends… like you…. Oh, and when you visit, you might get a taste of another inspiring thing about life… rock & roll Finn's is located in Old Harbor, Block Island and offers fresh fish, shellfish and live lobsters in its fish market and adjoining restaurant. We have full service indoor and outdoor dining, a stocked bar with lounge, and are open seasonally from May to October. Fresh fish is a staple of this menu; lobster, scallops, clams, chowder to name a few. Much of the fish comes into the restaurant after a very short walk across the parking lot to the fishing boats, Now that is fresh! Next door is Block Island's only fish market that guarantees the freshest seafood! Burgers, steak and salads are always good here. Plus, there is a great selection of signature cocktails to try. We are pet friendly, outside on the street level. The Ice Cream Place is Block Island’s original ice cream parlor (35 years). We get our ice cream and frozen yogurt from 5 dairies and choose what we, and our customers, think are the best flavors from each. We have 40 flavors up at any time and rotate through 60 varieties. Enjoy your favorite ice cream in one of our home made waffle cones. We make our own hot fudge and butterscotch sauces, and whip our own chocolate or regular whip cream so we can scoop it on your sundae. We also have a wonderful peanut butter sauce and assorted nuts and candy toppings. Try one of our regular or specialty sundaes - brownie, turtle, or cookie - or a banana split. Our baked goods are made from scratch using quality ingredients. Try the double fudge brownies, chocolate chip or heath bar cookies, panda bear brownies, lemon bars, frosted peanut butter brownies, or chocolate dipped macaroons. Kimberly's on beautiful Block Island, Rhode Island was established in June of 2014 in the former home of Harry's Restaurant. While the restaurant is relatively new the people behind it have been mainstays in the industry, on Block Island and New England, for decades. The "Kimberly" in Kimberly's is Kimberly Ward. You may know Kimberly from her years as Manager of Dead Eye Dicks or as Manager/Owner of the Beachead Restaurant. Kimberly is well known for always being in the front of the house making sure things run smoothly and greeting people with enthusiasm and warmth. Kimberly's husband, Norman Ward has been along for the ride as well, all these years, but he is behind the scenes. Norman, together with Terry Smith and Patty Crowley make up the "Back of the House" Managers, and while you may not see them in person too often, they are always there, in the kitchen, sending out creative, delicious, fresh, acclaimed dishes. Kimberly is without a doubt, Block Island's number one hostess! She will bend over backwards to make sure you and your party are having the best experience possible. Pet friendly on the outside patio, and they must be leashed. Los Gatitos has been a favorite for years. Located on the deck at Yellow Kittens on Corn Neck Road, its an easy walk from anywhere in town or from the beach that washes along Corn Neck. At Los Gatitos you’ll be treated to traditional Mexican fare at a great price as you wash it down with a Margarita or Mexican ale. The nachos are a must, the best ever! The food is consistently good and interesting. The deck is great place to people watch and enjoy the ocean views - such a fun place to hang out! Dining Enjoy the newly designed Victorian landmark, hosting contemporary craft cocktails, fresh seasonal cuisine and unparalleled service. The Manisses Bar and Bistro serves; a café breakfast, Sunday brunch in our prosecco garden, daily raw bar and cocktail specials along with an alfresco dining experience from Mid May through September. Our chef’s seasonal menus consist of elegant dishes with a rustic influence that showcase our restaurant’s relationships with local farms and purveyors, served in our indoor bar, dining room and outdoor gardens. Events Whether you picture an intimate chef prepared tasting menu served with select boutique wines in our elegant rotunda dining room, or an alfresco affair in our beautiful rustic gardens or sprawling veranda lawn, our chef and hospitality team are happy to work with you on every detail to make the day unmistakably your own. Charmed with a few old fashioned favorites; a firepit, classic lawn game and a tree swing. An island experience naturally elegant yet stunning in its simplicity. McAloon's Saloon is an unassuming gem serving up local seafood, Irish-inspired dishes and island favorites. Lifelong island resident Kathleen McAloon - with the help of her family opened McAloon's to fulfill her dreams of not just standing behind the bar but standing behind the business. Enjoy a pint at our lovely Mahogany bar, a meal with the family in the cozy dining room or on the patio. The patio is dog friendly. Location, Location, Location, right in the middle of everything on Water Street. Featuring a great lunch and dinner menu. Air Conditioned for those hot summer days. The island’s flagship Victorian hotel, circa 1888. Centrally located; all rooms with private baths, televisions and phones. Also, the Island’s only steakhouse. Famous porch overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Local fish and steaks on the grille. Local entertainment and satellite TVs. Pet friendly – outside back patio must be leashed. We really do have one of the best locations; directly across the street from the ferry building, you can walk to the beaches, shops, and restaurants. Bike and moped rentals available nearby for exploring! New for the 2020 season, all of our rooms will be air-conditioned! Breakfast and lunch served. Enjoy homemade, baked goods, coffee, tea, espresso drinks, boba tea and more! Lots of seating of upstairs, come and enjoy it's a really great space. Stop in before you leave on the boat - so convenient. Open year round! Famous for our Lobster rolls served hot or cold, Lobster BLT, salad, and wraps. We offer good food fast! Just steps away from the ferry in the heart of Old Harbor. We are proud to serve Dell's Lemonade. Please sit in our courtyard surrounded by beautiful gardens. We also offer soft serve and 12 flavors of ice cream ATM on the premises and we accept all major credit cards. Open Year Round! Great menu that offers specials daily. Come in and meet old Island friends. This local’s favorite has craft beer on tap, serves casual pub food and features a large patio that’s great for for mingling on summer days. Open from 12:00 pm to 1:00 am daily. Homemade bagels made daily, the process starts in the wee hours of the morning - ready, and warm for an early morning opening. Baked goods galore, also made fresh daily. Egg sandwiches for the morning and a wide selection for lunch. Take it to go or sit outside at our sunny tables. Dogs welcome, but must be leashed on our outside patio. Home of the “Killer Donuts” Best homemade donuts on the island. Award winning Island Tradition! This Food Truck is located in New Harbor. We open early to provide the only homemade, HOT donuts on the island. Bet, you can't just eat one!! Pet friendly, duck friendly, too. Our food is the fuel for our lives, it is also how we connect with others. We believe where your food comes from, and how it is prepared and enjoyed, matters. NOTHIN' FANCY, JUST GOOD GRUB, TASTY COCKTAILS & FRIENDLY FOLKS. We are just a 5-minute walk from the BI Ferry in Old Harbor. Enjoy our sunny patio or the cool shaded porch-- all of our outdoor seating is dog-friendly for friendly pups. 5 Flat Screen TV's to watch your favorite teams.And now with air conditioning! Pots and Kettles specializes in honestly good grub made with care using wholesome ingredients. Year round wholesome takeout for carnivores and vegetarians from an original Block Island Food Truck. Cindy never disappoints, her food is fresh, and truly unique! Well worth the stop. Located at Mosquito Beach on the Great Salt Pond side of Corn Neck Road. Made from scratch on Block Island! Relax and enjoy a romantic dinner while sipping a glass of wine from our extensive and Award Winning wine list. Using local seafood, the freshest home grown herbs and vegetables assures our guests of a truly “Block Island” dining experience. The creative menus and culinary combination’s are all complimented by the Inn’s award winning wine list that offers unique varietals and hard to find vintages. The porch and the view are magic - tapas served nightly while you relax sitting in beautiful wicker on the porch or comfortable chairs on the lawn. If there was ever an apt name for a new business on Block Island, it’s got to be Smitty’s. Here’s the lineup of founding members: Jeff Smith, Gavin Smith and Jayden Smith. The name seems inevitable. Featuring 18 flavors of Richardson's Creamery Ice Cream. Enjoy your ice cream while sitting on our beautiful deck on the Great Salt Pond, including a fire pit. Catch a wonderful sunset while there enjoying your cone. Award Winning Lobster Rolls! Fabulous setting next the Block Island's Southeast Lighthouse. Specialty – Lobster Grilled Cheese Sandwich! Pet friendly – outside eating, only. Block Island’s oldest (1852) and largest hotel. Step off the veranda, relax in an Adirondack chair enjoy the Hotel: The hotel offers 50 hotel rooms, that are nestled in the most amazing, iconic building on all of Block Island. To stay here is certainly something very special. Food: The Spring House Hotel offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner throughout our peak season (June-September). Dinner guests are offered the choice between enjoying our Bistro or Dining Room menus. Both restaurant concepts offer indoor and outdoor seating. An important mission of our establishment has become farm-to-table dining. Three gardens, located on the hotel property, are in a constant state of bloom. The produce is reflected daily in our menus. The menu is seasonally inspired and suited to everyone’s tastes. Whether it is fresh, local Atlantic seafood, Spring House farm-grown vegetables, or decadent Neapolitan-style brick oven pizzas. The Barn is one of Block Island's best kept secrets. This unique dining venue features an open kitchen and a wood fired grill, which creates wonderful flavors that cannot be duplicated at home. As soon as you step into the Barn, you immediately feel welcomed. The menu is always changing and evolving which makes it so much fun for visitors. Cozy winter location great spot for dinner during the cold months on Block Island. Now serving lunch on Saturdays starting at 12:00pm. The Cracked Mug offers a wide variety of hot and iced drinks; in addition we provide savory and sweet food options. So whether you’re stopping in for your morning coffee, lunch or for an afternoon snack, we've got you covered. We proudly serve Coastal Roasters coffee from Tiverton, Rhode Island. One of the oldest restaurants on Block Island located in the Harborside Hotel. An iconic spot to for viewing the harbor and Block Island's downtown area. Try our tropical drinks or our delicious food. Now open for the 2020 season. Enjoy yourselves on our historic Victorian porch. Serving breakfast lunch and dinner daily. Wait til you see this!! Thousands and thousands of painted oars - everywhere. Huge eclectic menu with so many choices. Especially known for the FRESH SUSHI. Lots of seating inside and outside on the lawn. The view of New Harbor never gets old - watch the coming and going of hundreds of boats. Pet friendly on the outside lawn area, but pet must be leashed. At Block Island Beach House offering a memorable experience. Open to all, from hotel guests to locals to day-trippers, you can grab a coffee and a breakfast sandwich, sip frosé on the beach, experience a Sunday clambake, or gaze at our sunset views while dining on the porch at The Surf. Visit us to find three distinct, but integrated spots to imbibe, nosh, and kick back and soak it all in. 7 Days/Week In-Season: 11am–9pm (drinks 'til midnight) Coffee & Cocktails 7 Days/Week In-Season: 7am–noon: breakfast menu 11am–9pm: all-day food menu Beach Bar: 7 Days/Week In-Season: 11am–9pm (drinks 'til midnight) The most well known porch on the island overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Enjoy the ferries coming and going and people watching galore while eating a tremendous meal. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Block Island’s only steakhouse serving local fish and steaks on the grille. Full menu is posted online for your viewing. Local entertainment and satellite sports provided, always. Fresh! Fresh made sandwiches, made to order. Funky, adorable little spot located at Bridgegate Square. Limited hours, open daily - make sure you get there or you lose out on a terrific island sandwich! Consistently delicious! Oh! and great soups, too. Hot, yummy chocolate chip cookies are available. It is almost impossible to leave without one. A Tiki Lounge and restaurant offering a fresh take on Asian food. Try General Tso's Chicken, Lobster fried rice, PuPu Platters and so much more. Try the exotic cocktails, beautifully garnished and dangerously delicious. We offer a cozy atmosphere both in and outside on our patio. Look for their delicious menu on line. Tiki Thursday's ~ Kalua Pig Roast at 6:00pm ~ All you can eat~ Karaoke w/Martimus and Lambo @ 10:00pm Winfield’s offers a sophisticated and flavorful menu influenced by French, Italian, new American and Asian cuisines, featuring fresh and local vegetables and farm-raised beef and poultry. The dining room is intimate and comfortably elegant. The menu is small and specialized, with meals to suit every taste, including seafood, beef, poultry and vegetarian items, perfectly prepared with tasteful creativity. The dining room is intimate and comfortably elegant. Cozy and friendly, the lounge is the perfect place to enjoy a drink, appetizers or a full meal. Yellow Kittens is the premier bar/nightclub on the island. Ring in the New Year at the Kittens and every holiday between, then find yourself ringing in the New Year again. Always busy - they are the go to establishment for FUN! Summer weekends offer live music and dancing. Weekdays there is often a DJ. If there is no music...you will find a pool table and video games. Always a great time!
Dining
We are located in beautiful Narragansett, RI to provide you with extraordinary dishes that will transport your senses across the ocean to the Italian countryside.
The best deal on the Block! Buck-a-Shuck. $1 local oysters Monday through Friday from 3:00pm-4:00pm
Block Island, RI 02807
Founded by Chaz Vest, a college student, entrepreneur, and full-time island resident, Dune & Bluff’s is a coffee and gelato destination that combines urban chic with beachfront cool for a fun, unique, and delicious dining experience.
Block Island, RI
Everything here is made with care for the ingredients and how it is served, as well as the environment you enjoy it in.
Menu is listed online.
Pet friendly on the outside patio, but must be leashed.
Pet friendly – outside patio must be leashed.
206 Ocean Avenue, Block Island, RI
spectacular view.
Block Island, RI
The Surf
Your summer kitchen and oceanfront porch, offering beach BBQ, fresh fish, sandwiches, salads, local beers, wine, and cocktails... all overlooking the best
This is where good coffee and classic cocktails meet breakfast sandwiches, housemade granola, lobster rolls, and summer salads. Serving
Block Island Beach House's Beach Bar offers the full outdoor beach experience: frosé all day, classic summer cocktails, and a laid-back vibe from above Crescent Beach, just a short walk from the ferry. Serving daily lunch, dinner, and weekly Sunday clambakes.
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