Amara's is a small building with a BIG menu filled with absolutely delicious choices. I haven't tried everything but I've tried many dishes and each and everyone is FRESH and flavor-filled. Don't discount its size for taste because you'll be the disappointed one! It's clean and everyone employed there does there job above and beyond. They're organized and efficient. There are a few eat in tables but most often they are filled. If you're visiting the area and you want local fresh fish THIS IS THE PLACE. Try it! You'll go back more than once. I'm more than certain about that!! read more

I have been here before a few years ago. The place was busy and filled with customers eating in and picking up. I chose pick up and ordered 3 fish and chips and the calamari platter. The staff was harried because of the crowd , however not rude at all. I brought my food home and we devoured it. The fish and chips were good, the batter on the fish light and flavorful, the calamari was tender and good, although the drive home with them in the Styrofoam container made the calamari batter soft and wilted. I returned yesterday for another go at it, the time was mid day on a week day so the crowd was much smaller. I wasn't driving far so the food did not get as soggy as the first time. The fish was light and flakey and the fries were standard fair, nothing to get excited about, however passable for most. I got a better look at the inside too, plenty of tables with satisfied looking customers. The staff was pretty much the same as far as enthusiasm, or lack thereof...I would not say they were rude, but they certainly weren't "friendly". I forgot to take my own photo, so I used their stock which looked exactly like what I ordered. I will return again. read more

Amaral's Fish & Chips - small 2 piece fish and chips - Seafood Near Me - Warren, Rhode Island

Was a great place to go not no more. Was eating there 3 or 4 times a week.check order before you leave.today ordered smelt dinner but with the garlic sauce with hot pepper rings like they do there squid and tarter sauce coleslaw got pieces of smelt half cooked no slaw no tarter sauce no pepper rings been ordering it this way since the original owner manny 1980 probably fries were half cooked and soggy there needs to be an adult present instead of children running the place. Last time they left out my chowder warren needs a good fish and chip joint.how they won r.i. best is beyond my belief and this is coming from a commercial fisherman read more

Service is always fast and friendly, with food being served hot. The flavor has become a little bland lately, go back to some of the older recipes. Clam chowder was a little runny this time maybe I was too early in the day. Always make this a first stop coming from airport to Bristol. read more

The locals are going, we found a gem! My friend and I were in RI to for vacation and local recommended this place to us. I love the local spots where the food is good and prices are not super expensive. I had the clam strips and chips and my friend and I split the clam cakes. The staff was friendly, food came out pretty quick. This place also has designated parking across the street, a bonus! If I lived in the area, I would go back to try more things! read more

Amaral's Fish & Chips - 1/2 dozen clambake - Seafood Near Me - Warren, Rhode Island

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In my opinion, Amarals is the best fried seafood in southern New England. Their fish and chips is top notch, fried clams are perfect, and so are their fried scallops. Everything is always fresh and hot, and I have never had a bad meal. The atmosphere is... Well it's a clam shack. Can't fault them for clam shack-esque atmosphere. The service is great, and everyone is always friendly. read more

Clam chowder - 1 Quart: Red - very good, lots of stock Clam cakes : Tasty, however not many clams could be found. Some clam cakes had none. Bought a dozen, next time just 6 is more than enough. Does pair well with the chowder Fish and Chips: Large Order - 3 pieces of fish. Would not recommend. Received the tail ends, flat and extremely tiny pieces. Not worth the money. They were not eaten. I would go back for the chowder for sure. Also tried a quahog, nothing to write home about. Maybe if it wasn't overcooked I would have enjoyed it more. It was hard and crusty, I prefer mine softer. read more

Great mom and pop little fish shack with limited non fish options. They have shellfish and fish offerings. Very casual and few tables. Nice folks. Also fresh Portuguese sweet bread by the round is for sale. Fresh lobster roll special at 26.00 w a side or something, that's a good price. Love the Rhode island style clam chowder made with just broth, and so flavorful with a side order a clam cakes wow delicious read more

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I don't really understand the hype. This was my first time going to Amaral's. I saw a lot of cars on the street but did find a small lot that somehow wasn't full. I walked in and it was super busy. It's really small and you can really feel the smoke in the room. Ordering was easy, even through there was a line at "phone pick up" that people were taking orders at...lol I ordered a Small Fish n Chips and a Clam Cakes and Chowder combo. By the time I walked over to a table, it was ready. I liked the new England chowder, it's your traditional chowder. The clam cakes were okay, not much flavor. The fish n chips were clean but bland. I ate more of the fries than the fish. I wouldn't come back, I'd go anywhere else. read more

Amaral's Fish & Chips - Fish n Chips - Seafood Near Me - Warren, Rhode Island

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First time going here an the fish and chips was incredible. I saw the sign on the wall that they were voted the best in Rhode Island and that makes perfect sense. The service was great and everyone was very friendly. The place is small and quaint and feels very small town. We will absolutely be returning next Friday for the shrimp this time around! read more

Well after saying to whomever I happened to be with at the time "I hear the place is good" I finally went into tonight. And it's damn good. Actually never had a better fish n chips than theirs. We didn't stay but it's pretty straightforward booths with all the fixings. And as I said when I was leaving "the food was out faster than a drive through." Awesome! read more

Service was fast! Ordered at the counter and took out Seats. Food came out quick. It was my first time here. I ordered a sampler with clams, shrimp, fish and scallops also a side of calamari and clam cakes to share. This place was pretty busy with lots of take out orders, people were in and out. Food was excellent and fresh. read more

Amaral's Fish & Chips - Seafood Near Me - Warren, Rhode Island

Hands down the best fish and chips around. So fresh and on a Friday you can walk in and out without calling in. Great value too!

The food here is consistently wonderful. The fish is always fresh and sweet and perfectly cooked. Last week I had scallops that were superb.

Absolutely gotta get to this seafood place cause Amaral's seafood is the real deal. Prices are great too. I had fried clams and they are delicious. read more

The best take out for fresh seafood in Warren. I highly recommend this place. The food is delicious and the wait is not bad at all.

You will not find better fish n chips anywhere. Fresh, light & tasty. Unlike most places who overcharge, Amaral's is very affordable. We always get the whole belly clams, white chowder (delicious) and clam cakes. They have online ordering option available. Or you can call or order in person. The customer service is impeccable. If you like seafood & haven't tried this place you're missing out. read more

Daughter home from South Carolina for the holiday and she had to have clam cakes and chowder. Went to Amaral's and she loved it! Mind you it was bitter cold and windy so the small space required you to keep the coat on but that was okay. Food excellent. Price VERY reasonable. People friendly. Definitely a locals fav. She was upset to have to go home and not enough time to go back for more. Next visit! read more

Basically a storefront in the midst of a shabby city, but DO NOT pass them by! My first observation, clean. The fry oil does not contaminate the separate dishes with old flavors or product. I am not a huge fan of fried food mainly bc it wreaks of old fry oil. Not up in here! The friendly staff are providing a reasonably priced, above average product. The highlight for me was two fold. The fish and chips, as well as the clam chowder. Everything was great, but those were the showstoppers! Enjoy some fresh RI seafood right here! Bon appetite! read more

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The clam cakes are great, everything is served really fast, and the service is friendly, the food just ok.

OK. I hate to be *that* guy but I really didn't get the hype - the food just isn't good. My wife and I went here because we wanted to avoid getting ripped off in Newport. The customer service is by far the High Point. The staff was welcoming and cheery. The service was lightning fast. To be fair to the food, it was clearly very fresh. We tried the clam cakes, the clam chowder, and the fish and chips. The red clam chowder was delicious, the white clam chowder was so so, nothing to write home to grandmother about. The fish was just bland. There's nothing more to say about it. I wish they discovered seasoning or spice. Something, anything to give it flavor. I get that it is fresh, but you have to do more justice to the animal then just dipping it into a basic batter. I'm not sure I'm ever going back, but I'm giving them four stars because they seem like outstanding people and I don't want to mess with their algorithm. read more

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Classic hole in the wall diner that has been there for decades, but yet most people have never heard of or may drive by without even noticing. That is what makes Amaral's special, and almost feels like a secret food spot that only the locals know about, since all the tourists are by the water at a clam shack. Amaral's obviously excels at fish & chips, hence the name, so if you come here it would be a disservice to not try it. Fish and chips does not travel well (speaking from experience, haha) and Amaral's has about 6-8 cozy tables in the small dining area, so grab one if you can. On Fridays, you'll be lucky to spot an open table amidst the sea of people waiting for their pick up orders. Food is cooked to order yet no order ever takes more than 5-10 minutes due to the assembly line nature of the business as well as the fact that their menu is not over complicated. If you put on a phone order, they don't start cooking it until you get there, because who wants fish and chips that has been sitting around? My experience with other food aside from fish and chips has been just alright. It feels like everything is done in the same batter and same oil, so results in similar taste. The sandwiches are surprisingly good! I've only ever tried the blade meat sandwich and the meatball grinder, and although they are nothing that would win any prizes, they're pretty dang good for a reasonable price. The chowder is amazing. I always get clear, and amarals does it right. You can tell this chowder recipe has been around for awhile, and in over 10 years eating at Amaral's I can say this recipe has never changed. Clam cakes are really good, but not the best. They are the best for many miles around though. Every now and then they seem a little on the bland side, or sometimes a little salty, sometimes a little dry, sometimes a little oily. Seems like it depends who is making the batter and then who is frying them up. They're always good though, even if they aren't always perfect. And so cheap compared to elsewhere. But, again, this is sort of the nice thing about a small family run business. It's authentic. Amaral's is the best kept secret in the east bay (and beyond) as far as fish and chips and chowder goes. Won't eat either of em anywhere else, north of Narragansett! read more

This review is not from today but collectively since the mid-80's. Shh! This is Warren's secret, but any day they are open at usual meal time, youll find several people patiently waiting for their great food. Inside seating isn't terribly large but I rarely see people standing up with their food waiting for a place to sit, so I guess it's perfectly adequate for them. If it isn't broken, don't mess with it! And that I believe has been the brother's secret to success. They do a huge take-out business. The brother's opened in the mid 80's as a couple of young hard working men taking a chance like any business does. I think part of their success is that somehow they have managed to keep their prices affordable without cutting the quality or quality of their food. Most places now charge $18 & up for a smaller less tasty fish & chips. I believe their large (3pc) fish & chip with coleslaw is around $13. I'm so old, I think I remember maybe $5.95, but definitely $7.95. Friday's they offer a special dinner, baked fish with potato (maybe veg, not sure). Very yummy. Also offer 3 types of chowder in several sizes for there or to go to serve one or many!! Matter of fact, in 2004, we hired them to cater somerset of the food for our wedding reception! Not sure if they still offer catering for funerals & such. Worth asking about! And vo-vo's (Portuguese grandma) secret recipe sweetbread!! Vo-vo used to make for special occasions on holidays, they offer year round. The best around. read more

This place is a hidden gem. We have had a few dishes including fish n chips, chowder and clam cakes, blade meat grinder, seafood platter. The belle of the ball for me were the blade meat grinder and the fried scallops on the seafood platter. read more

The staff is always friendly and helpful. The ambiance is typical of a well established take out seafood place with a clean 1940s ambiance. They must be doing things right here because it is always busy. The fish and chips are exactly as you would expect them to be. Crispy outside, tender, juicy and flaky inside. The coleslaw is fresh and crunchy with just enough dressing. The fries are fried to perfection, making it well worth the trip to Amaral's! read more

I had the fish and chips- The fish was excellent- it was fresh, and the batter light and fluffy- not heavy and not mushy inside. The chips weren't so great- they appeared to be frozen and sparse on the plate... The coleslaw was tasty yet the serving was OMG minuscule-- prices were fine. read more

NE is known for fish and chips but Amaral's does it best! Food was hot and crispy, taste was phenomenal and service was excellent. I highly recommend this little gem! read more

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They have some of the best fish and chips around. Light batter, not greasy. Clam cakes are the same. Only improvement could be with the chowder, which tastes great, but not enough clams & too many potatoes. read more

This is definitely a great place to go! The food is consistently delicious, always fresh and served piping hot! Tonight I enjoyed Fish and Chips! Soooo good! Also had a couple clam cakes and they were very yummy too! Be sure to try take home some of their Portuguese Sweet Bread too! So good! read more

Amaral's Fish & Chips - Fish and Chips - Seafood Near Me - Warren, Rhode Island

After hearing some rave reviews recently, we decided to head back to Amaral's for some fish and chips. There was quite a crowd, so I had a feeling that it would take a while to get my order. Much to my surprise, it came out in only four minutes! So if you see a crowd, don't be afraid! We both ordered fish and chips, as well as a side of clam cakes. Everything was fresh and delicious! The fish was light and flaky. The batter was perfect, and the French fries and clam cakes were hot and amazing as well. Definitely a go to place for some fast and delicious fish and chips! read more

Amaral's Fish & Chips - Fish and Chips - Seafood Near Me - Warren, Rhode Island

Best fish & chips around!!! Absolutely amazing!!! Small place, usually order TO GO.

The food is great but they give you such a small amount it's not worth it. it looked like 4 scallops cut into pieces and very small amount of clam strips for total of $28! read more

Amaral's Fish & Chips - Seafood Near Me - Warren, Rhode Island

Went back and ordered their fish and chips and found them to be very good. First time there places smelled very strong of fish and not in a good way HOWEVER 2nd time many months later totally different. So I've changed my mind about this place. read more

There was a hair in my food on my fish & chips and that made me lose my appetite although the service was good.

Absolutely delicious! The food was great and the people who work there are very nice. I'm coming back soon.

Stopped by Friday night 6/28/24 about 5 p.m., before it got too busy. We had the fried clam plate and a bowl of white chowder; the food exceeded expectations. They have a small seating area with soft drinks and bottles of water as well as tap water, inside and do a lot of takeout. Friendly, fast service and reasonable prices. The portion sizes are on the smaller size however, the price points match up, so it's all good! We will definitely come back! Recommended. read more

Out supporting local restaurants during CV19. The restaurant did a nice job with our take-out order. Only missed on one item which was coleslaw in one of the four fish dinners we ordered. I think it fair to break down the dinners as follows:: the fish was a 4. Good, decent size, nice flavor. The crown jewel of the meal was the New England clam chowder... Outstanding! The fries rate a 3. Nothing special, not awful, a bit greasy... but a typical fry. The coleslaw was served in a very small cup. The flavor was ok, the portion size was very small, rate them a 2. The staff was super friendly and did a nice job based on environment that we are in. Overall, a good meal at a good price. read more

Amaral's Fish & Chips - Fish dinner with a side of clam chowder - Seafood Near Me - Warren, Rhode Island

Amazing fish & chips. The batter is not greasy. They have 2 sizes small (2 pieces) large (3 pieces). Great service and can order online. Reasonably priced. read more

Great food, service. Ambiance is very suitable for this type of restaurant. Limited seating but cozy

Five stars for what it is. You wouldn't wear a suit and take mom out on Mothers Day. Small, neighborhood, fried fish restaurant. Very few seats. Mostly takeout. Incredible fish and chips. read more