Food was good. Atmosphere was great. Service was exceptional. Had my daughter's nursing graduation dinner. Everything was awesome! This Chelo's location, views & setting is very nice. They have bands in the summer, outdoor lawn/picnic tables and fire pit. Can't wait to go back this summer. read more

This Chelos location is by the marina. I came with a group and everyone enjoyed their meal. My first time trying a lobster roll and it was delicious. My tip, arrive early! read more

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We love Chelo's on the water for the vibe!! It is a beautiful setting and on the weekends they have live bands in the summer. It's the perfect kid friendly spot. My six year old's favorite to be exact! I like the food, but I actually prefer the menu at other Chelo's locations compared to this one. Again, this one is definitely for the setting and I would not go here on a rainy day to sit inside. In the summer the picnic tables are first come first serve, so if you go early enough you can try your luck at getting one. Otherwise you definitely have to make a reservation and they have a strict cancellation policy. The desserts are five stars to me though. The chocolate cake and the banana berry pie are so delicious. I always end up grabbing whole cakes from them, since they are easy to get with 15 minutes notice, affordable, and just overall delicious! Oh and usually it's valet, if not it can be difficult to find a spot. read more

Went for anniversary dinner and was served frozen ahi tuna tacos. Our waitress handled the situation great but no managers came over to apologize. Nothing was comped and I feel that the least management could've done was come over to apologize for serving FROZEN raw fish.... Very disappointed, unlikely to return considering this was my second time and this issue was brushed off. A phone call was made later that night to the restaurant and management was only concerned with if there was illness. read more

We ate outside on the back lawn. There were several dogs there which was nice. Our server was friendly and patient with our group of 6. We ordered baked sole, calamari, clam fritters, lobster ravioli, and shrimp scampi. Nothing was good enough to order again. The taste was bland. Or, the cooks have no idea how to balance the ingredients. The clam fritters were the size of pool balls and were dry. Go for the music or the view of the boat slips. Eat before you get there!! read more

Chelo's Waterfront Bar & Grille - Dog friendly - Outdoor seating - Seafood Near Me - Warwick, Rhode Island

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My first time... Made a reservation, a must. Valet parked. Inside at reservation desk the gal said our table is number three, go ahead out there to the deck and find it!! What?? So we kind of looked at each other and we're like oh OK we'll walk out and find our table by ourselves, so we did. We found a front row table and sat down. No waitress comes over until another host arrives to say this table is for someone else and I said no we were told to come sit here, so she goes away and then our another waitress comes over and says were you seated by a hostess because we need this table. I said yes we were told to come and sit at this table. But Knowing this confusion was gonna happen again I get up and go out to the hostess stand and say look, you sent us out to find our own table for our reservation and now you're having two other people ask us to move. Can you please make sure you know why we are seated here ... and we would like menus, we would like to enjoy our evening! This was so rude and so amateur. 10 minutes later, a manager comes and drops menus on the table and walks away. No apology or acknowledgment for how amateur, so unprofessional. She leaves it to her poor teenage server who had to come out and say I'm sorry I don't do anything about the seating. Food was Basic. The calamari was very good but that was bout it. The waterfront burger was fine, soft soggy sweet potato fries were very lackluster and you pay extra for them and a side of green beans came so overcooked that they were impossible to eat unless you like shriveled leather beans. One friend had salmon on a salad, looked fine. My other friend ordered the clam balls that were big and dry and a cup of chowder. ($165) We enjoyed the band & watching tons kids running about. But really parents after at 9pm take the kids home. And the clincher comes when we were told we needed to get up and leave our table in 10 minutes because another reservation was coming. Our time was up. See ya! read more

Chelo's Waterfront Bar & Grille - Marina view is behind the band pavilion. - Seafood Near Me - Warwick, Rhode Island

Great location right on the water -- so fun to watch boats coming in and out. Good live music! Really nice to have that option. The drinks and the service were really good. The food was okay. I got the grilled chicken sandwich -- very basic but tasty. Others got the clam chowder and clam cakes which they liked, and a fish sandwich. But the real gold here is the view, the drinks and the super friendly service people. read more

We ordered 2 margaritas, the glasses were absolutely filthy, somehow the lady bartender didnt notice, as a bartender if 30 years I did. I asked for new drinks. She was incredibly rude no apology whatsoever. For $15 each it was a complete rip off. They pour it from a tap handle too, and her weave got in the drink also. So gross. I called to demand a refund. I doubt it will happen. Dont drink there. Go to any other chelos but that one. read more

I made a reservation through OpenTable for outdoor deck seating for 3 on Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 3:00 pm. When making the reservation, it stated that this restaurant requires a credit card to secure the reservation and no-shows or cancellations less than 1 day in advance may be subject to a charge of $20 per person. We arrived about 30 minutes late, but they still sat us at a table on the deck. I like to bring my friends visiting Providence to Chelo's because they are the largest family-owned restaurant company in Rhode Island since 1955. The waterfront location has great food, a great view, great service, and live entertainment. Also, Chelo's offer traditional foods of Rhode Island, is a great seafood restaurant, and has many menu options. On Saturday afternoon, live music was playing and the breeze from the water was wonderful. The hostess informed us that we have the table for 1 hour 30 minutes. I had the watermelon sangria which had White zinfandel, Absolut Raspberri, Bacardi Limon, watermelon schnapps, Sierra Mist, fresh sour & fruits. It was very refreshing. The 3 of us shared a New England White Clam Chowder, clam cakes and chowder combo (three clam cakes, white claim chowder), stuffies (two stuffed quahogs, lemon). These are a few of Little Rhody's most-iconic dishes. It was all very tasty. I had the Chelo's famous lobster roll cold with mayo and lettuce on a brioche roll. There were not much lobster, but the brioche roll and the lobster was fresh. It was very good. I can't wait to come back to Chelo's! read more

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I've been to Chelos many times. Usually go for dancing and drinks when a band I like is playing there. Had dinner a few times too. The food is always tasty! As are the drinks although the drinks are getting a little pricey at $12.50 for a Tito's and soda. Inside there are several seating areas. Outside there are proper tables on the deck on the grass there are some wood picnic table style for bigger groups. The bandstand and dance floor are a good size. I've always had a good time! read more

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We have visited Chelos many times. This particular location at least three or four. Service was good had bar seats so that usually helps service wise My wife had the lobster roll. Good taste and good size. I ordered basically the same item I order almost every visit. Grilled tuna and Swiss. The tuna did not taste the same as other locations. Just different. Hard to explain. Honestly it was not good or tasty at all. Like I said to my wife, this seems like a tourist Chelos because of location. Not to mention prices on the menu are higher here than other Chelos locations. We typically visit the Smithfield location and have never had an issue. read more

We keep trying, but the food is terrible. This used to be a favorite place to grab a drink and dinner. The grilled tuna and swiss was my go to sandwich. The last 2 times it was a tuna on toast with cheese. Someone in the kitchen doesn't understand the assignment. It's supposed to be a GRILLED cheese with tuna. The stuffies had no clams, just breading with green peppers. The clam cakes were rubbery. The burger we ordered well done was still mooing. Our server was nice and we tipped him well, but we're done. read more

Lovely waterfront restaurant with live music and great waterfront views! Went here with my family while we were visiting the Warwick area. We were looking for a casual seafood place to get dinner, and this place exceeded our expectations in so many ways. We sat outdoors in their massive backyard seating area. They had a band playing live music, which made the ambiance fantastic. The energy was so lively and there were even people dancing. For food, we ordered fish and chips, lobster mac and cheese, and shrimp scampi. Everything was really delicious, especially the mac & cheese. It came with large chunks of lobster which was a pleasant surprise. The fish & chips came with lots of fries and a massive piece of battered fish. The shrimp scampi tasted very fresh and not too heavy at all. Since we were seated outside and the area is huge, the service can be a bit chaotic and random. It won't be the most attentive service ever but they served our food in a timely manner and we were able to enjoy the great music and outdoor views while we waited. Highly recommend if you're looking for a dinner place in the area with amazing vibes! read more

Chelo's Waterfront Bar & Grille - Lobster Mac & Cheese, Fish & Chips, Shrimp Scampi, salad - Seafood Near Me - Warwick, Rhode Island

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We had a great time at Chelo's on Saturday. Live music, nice and friendly servers, and great food! If you want a waterfront view of the marina, definitely go on the second floor level. My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our experience there! I got the buffalo chicken wrap, which came with seasoned fries, and was super good, and I didn't feel heavy after either. My wife got the fish tacos, which were amazing as well. They were also accommodating to her dairy allergy. No complaints! We didn't order dessert, but we saw them and the strawberry shortcake looked unreal! If you go and see it, you'll know what I'm talking about. We'll go back for sure. read more

Chelo's is always a hit, I've never had a bad experience at any location. This casual dinning restaurant is family friendly and a must visit in the summer months. The seafood is fresh and tastes like they caught it right off their dock. The servers are friendly, attentive and give great recommendations! You can't go wrong with their pricing either, middle of the road with great value!! Stop in for a lobster roll or some oysters, you'll be happy either way. read more

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Ideal if you were a frat boy in the 1980s looking to relive your experiences, but otherwise like being in hell for anyone who enjoys the non-Waterfront Chelo's experience. Probably the aspect most evocative of frat-boy lifestyle is the line of urinals in the men's room with no privacy dividers (see photo), like pissing into a trough. This sort of thing might have been acceptable in century-old stadiums, but not in the modern era. The menu is severely cut down from a regular Chelo's with only some seafood and burgers remaining. If you're going to drink and not eat, that's not so bad --- but expecting actual food is unwise. I ordered fish and chips, and while the fried fish was at least acceptable although slightly undercooked, the fries were cold and soggy, so bad as to be inedible. I should have sent back the fries, but I was with a group and didn't want to cause a scene, especially after sending back an iced tea because it unexpectedly arrived with lemon in it. Parking was so bad that I had to circle the lot for 15 minutes until someone else departed and I could take their space. There is a large valet area, but nothing is posted about the cost of that and I didn't want to risk it. Reservations are only accepted on OpenTable over the web, and require a credit card where you are informed there will be a $20 charge for a no-show or cancellation. The web site said no outside tables were available, so I was forced to make a reservation for an inside table and telephone the restaurant to arrange an outside table, which led to confusion until I reached a manager who was able to do it. This was around four hours before a 5:00pm reservation on a weekday. The table we ended up with was at the end of the patio, which was a problem only because we were the closest to the kitchen exhaust vent that emitted a lot of smoke that kept wafting across and enveloping us. There was a live band that despite being quite a distance away was so loud as to make talking at the table impossible. It seemed to be a 1980s cover band, playing very much what would be expected at a frat party for aging Millennials. Don't go for the food. Don't go for the atmosphere. Don't go for the parking. Don't go for the abusive reservation policy. In fact, just don't go. read more

Chelo's Waterfront Bar & Grille - Line of urinals without privacy dividers in the men's room at Chelo's on the Waterfront. - Seafood Near Me - Warwick, Rhode Island

Went here on a wendsday evening, atmosphere was lively, great view overlooking the water, there are fire pits and picnic table, a huge outdoor bar and bands play here on the regular. I got the mai tai it was good, on the strong side. Their red chowder is the best! Service was fast even though it was busy. I got the salmon which was dry, overcooked and lacked any real thought process, it came with plain white rice and green beans that were pretty much raw. My daughter got the scallops and risotto dish, flavor was good but texture of the risotto was mush. I'll be back for drinks and chowder and the atmosphere, will stay clear of the entrees read more

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I'm absolutely appalled by what I witnessed here. This restaurant allowed non-service dogs inside, and one of them actually tried to attacked my legitimate service dog. Even worse, management stood by while other patrons harassed the person with the service dog instead of stepping in to stop it. How can you call yourselves a respectable establishment when you not only ignore ADA laws but also allow harassment and unsafe behavior toward people with disabilities? Seriously -- what is wrong with you? If you care at all about your customers' safety and basic decency, you need to retrain your staff immediately on ADA compliance and take responsibility for creating a safe environment for everyone, not just those who bring pets for fun. read more

Ordered an ahi salad for $28.00. Got 5 little pieces of fish on top of ICEBERG salad. The edamame made it look pretty but iceberg is the cheapest possible. The fish and chips are also nothing but bread on the fish. Went for a good meal and left so dissatisfied. Luckily I ordered sweet potato fries that filled me up. 3 because customer service was great! read more

The baked scrod was tasteless, chewy, and stringy. I'm thinking it was frozen on a boat off Malaysia about 3 months ago. (Dave's Bar and Grill further north on Post Rd. has a good one for about $10 less!) The green beans were old, over-cooked and lacking flavor. They were all kinds of misshapen ,dry, and similar to bits of dental floss in your mouth. But hey, the sweet potato saved the day and it alone earned the two stars! I'm thinking that when hiring cook staff someone mistakenly called New England Tech instead of Johnston ans Wales. Oh, and two draft beers were flat. 8/12/25, 7:55, #30206 read more

the lobster sandwich had very little lobster suppose to be warm 32.00 on a hot dog roll with soggy lettuce A party of 9 not one manger came over to see how the meal was. Never going back !! read more

Food and service was excellent. We were unable to sit outside but the ambiance was great.

I had my daughter's bridal shower at Chelo's Waterfront yesterday, and it was great!! The food was excellent, the venue was beautiful, and the staff was great!! So accommodating!! My fiancee and I plan on going there for lunch or dinner sometime this summer to enjoy! Beth, Summer, and Zacharie were so great to work with in planning the Shower, and our server, Jill, was great! I cannot remember our bartender was great (I believe her name is Sabrina. I highly recommend Chelo's Waterfront for your next Shower, wedding, or any other function. read more

Bartender called us losers when we were leaving across the bar ! We ate dinner there with our son and daughter Spent over 400$ First time in my life we were treated so badly Manager did absolutely nothing I guess hes ok with customers being called losers by his female bartender Really sucks feeling like we do read more

I made the reservation over week ahead of time and had to leave a CC# and agree to the terms of a $20 a person cancellation fee. Thier "reservation" system and hostess calling to cancel it an hour before, ruined our 3rd of July and anniversary dinner plans that I had been planning for 3 months. When I spoke to the hostess on the phone, she like a careless robot and no accommodations would be made. it was never brought up in the OpenTable app that if it rained, they cannot accommodate me. That they have covered outdoor for "first come first serve" parties as I was told by the robot so SOL. The reason my reservation was cancelled was rain coming in. Needless to say, I won't be back to a Chelos, the customer service ended that. My husband and I I went 6 years ago on the same night to celebrate our anniversary and wanted to relive the experience. read more

Went to eat at the outside bar by myself and left after waiting 15 minutes for a bartender to take my order for a drink and food. After being ignored in a not full bar, I flagged down a bartender and asked for a menu. She threw it on the counter and left. Didn't greet me, ask me if I wanted a drink or even wiped off the dirty counter from the previous customer. Other people came and sat after me and were waited on. After being ignored because unbeknownst to me, I must have been invisible, I got up and left. It was a nice summer evening and I was looking forward to enjoying a meal outside. This is what happens when you hire teenage children as wait staff. I won't be back. read more

Service is TERRIBLE this season and the food isn't much better than the service. There are plenty of good restaurants that overlook the water in RI, that blow this one away. Our server had no idea what was on the menu and delivered our food cold. read more

Loved this place. This was my first time here but the first impression was astronomical! Found a parking right away, and walked up to an amazing view of the boats it was beautiful. We took some pictures near the boats first then went back inside. This Chelo's is more upscale to me than any of the others since it is on the water. You can sit inside or outside I chose outside because why not? Our servers name was Bella and she is an absolute doll, she was patient as we wanted so much and she was an amazing server. Always checked on us and she just did a great job! Whenever I do come back I will request her, because I would love that same service. So what we ordered for drink was a strawberry margarita inside of a pineapple, this was sooooooo good and I wanted more. Obviously the up charge for the pineapple but it was well worth it. For appetizers we got the steamers, oh my lord they were so good. I am very picky when it comes to seafood because I know what's good quality and what is not. The steamers were very tasty. And for the meals I got a Connecticut Lobster roll is just like a regular lobster roll but instead of the meat being cold it was hot, I'll stick to cold lobster roll. But it wasn't bad it tasted good I just like what I like. And he ordered lobster Mac and cheese and very much enjoyed it. Everything was just so nice the food, drinks, view and server were top notch and I loved it! I'll be back very soon! read more

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I really hate to give this review given the fact we've been here 2 years ago and it was totally different. We arrive around 6/00 on a Saturday night for dinner. Valet was prompt and the inside atmosphere was pleasant. We ended up sitting outside at their "picnic " tables and that's when it all went downhill. There were kids running around screaming and climbing over chairs all unsupervised. Look , I'm a parent myself and I understand "kids will be kids " mantra but come on !!! This is still a dining establishment and people come to enjoy a meal out and not endure obnoxious behavior. The parents didn't even acknowledge the absolute horrid behavior of the kids as patrons who PAY to dine are affected. When we addressed this to our server ( who was absolutely wonderful by the way ) she said the manager reports this is a "family friendly " establishment. Ok. That's all well and good because like I said, I'm a parent myself but this was extremely uncalled for. Would they allow this type of behavior indoors with kids climbing on tables and chairs and screeching ? No sense of respect at all to anyone who pays to dine there. Needless to say we took our food and left. Chelos needs to establish some boundaries for this type of behavior. It's awful. Never ever will we will go again and so disappointed in the establishment that doesn't create healthy boundaries. And parents who allow this. Shame on you. read more

Not much for food choices, they got rid of the steamed lobsters. For the price I can somewhere else and get lobster or better tasting food. On top of it we were told we only had an 1.5hr to eat and then had to leave read more

Overall I had a very fun time with friends but the customer service was awful. My friend called the day before to make a reservation outside. She was told no, that it's first come first serve for the picnic tables....no problem. We get there early and get a picnic table. No one comes over for 20+ minutes so we go to the bar to get drinks. I tell the bartender that we want to order food, she was super helpful and told us she would get a server to our picnic table so we can order. Finally, a server comes over, but she was there to let us know that we were being kicked out of our "first come first serve table" because somebody had a reservation there. While we were explaining to the waitress that we were told we were not allowed to make a reservation for this table, the hostess brings over the new party that will be sitting at the table we are currently sitting at, to stand there and wait for us to move. We moved to some Adirondack chairs and requested a manager come to speak to us, three hours went by, and no waitress or manager ever made it to our chairs. Luckily a very nice bus boy helped us order food. Very disappointed that no manager or server cared enough to speak with us or make it right after being kicked out of our table. read more

I had an early dinner, here, yesterday, and the weather was so mild, I was able to sit outside, on the patio. The best part of my visit was my awesome waiter, Rodney! He was extremely friendly, kind, polite and attentive! I can't say enough good things about him! I ordered the baked white fish with crumb dressing, sweet potato and green beans. The sweet potato was perfect! The green beans were flavored well but could have been a bit more tender. The fish was good but a bit overcooked. All in all, it was a very pleasant visit and dinner, and, most of all due to Rodney! read more

It had been more than a few years since our last Chelo's experience, and we were long overdue! They have an amazing spaced out section for outdoor dining, and it was the perfect day to take full advantage of it! In addition to our meal we also had entertainment. There was a live band, and our waitress had a great disappearing act! To start we ordered drinks, which were very good, but we were unable to order more due to our magician waitress. The garlic aioli calamari was delicious, and a nice change from the typical banana peppers and marinara sauce. The star of the show was definitely the lobster mac and cheese. Loaded with lobster and quite tasty on its own mac and cheese with pene pasta. Definitely a must try! Overall still a great experience and we will certainly be back! Hopefully before summer is over so that we can enjoy their amazing outdoor space! read more

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Such a beautiful location overlooking Greenwich Bay! Awesome for enjoying cocktails, listening to live music and eating a delicious meal! We have been here a couple times in the past and it never disappoints!! I started with an Island Paradise Cocktail! It was so good! It had Malibu Mango & Pineapple Rum, Blue Chair Bay Banana Rum, Island Oasis Piña Colada & Pineapple Juice! It definitely puts you in a summer state of mind! We had the Garlic Aioli Calamari for an app and omg it was bombbb!! The Calamari, Banana Peppers, Black Olives, Tomatoes, Goat cheese and Garlic Aioli flavors melded so well together! So unique and so yummy!! The Lobster Mac & Cheese is where it's at! lol it was soooo darn good! Lobster, Penne Pasta, and a Five Cheese Sauce topped with Cracker Crumbs served with a side salad with Blue Cheese dressing! Yum, yum, yum! read more

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We had a lunch reservation here and it was great. We sat on the patio. Our waitress, Bella, was so kind. She even turned down the music for us (speaker was right above our table and was loud, we had a party of 6 and wanted to chat). I got the Drunken Mussels and they were delicious. Whether for dates, a family outing, or a meal with friends, highly recommend! read more

Chelo's Waterfront Bar & Grille - Drunken Mussels - Seafood Near Me - Warwick, Rhode Island

We got the worst seat in the house, outside in the back by the buser station. Extremely loud and non stop activity three feet away. Asked to move (plenty of open tables) and was told no. Left and won't go back. read more

June 21, 2021 Totally lucked out. No reservation and showed up for lunch and got great table upstairs. Food and service were outstanding! Katrina was so nice. Started off with Steamers which were delicious but expensive... $30. Got my normal steak sandwich which was good. My wife got the delicious summer salad. My only complaint was the small dessert selection. Great view... great service and good food.... Equals 5 stars. read more

Chelo's Waterfront Bar & Grille - Seafood Near Me - Warwick, Rhode Island

The location is wonderful and it was so enjoyable sitting outside and listening to the live music at lunch on a Saturday. It was early so it wasn't too full, but when we left there were no tables available outside. It's so relaxing to sit and just enjoy the water and breeze. Our server was good and refilled my water promptly when asked, but she was very busy. With the hiring issue, she had lots of tables and never stopped. The lunch menu is small and you are definitely paying for the atmosphere and ambiance. I ordered the Grilled Tuna & Swiss ($16.09) Tuna salad, swiss cheese, lettuce on seeded rye. It was just ok. It was on the grill too long, or the temp was too hot, because the bread was so hard it almost hurt to eat. The tuna was good, it had relish in it which I like. The Swiss cheese had not melted fully and the lettuce was a bit limp. However the Cole slaw was very good. BF had a bowl of Manhattan clam chowder ($8.73) which he really enjoyed. Then he had the Buffalo Chicken Wrap - ($17.24) Fried buffalo chicken & lettuce in a garlic and herb tortilla with a side of bleu cheese or ranch dressing. He liked it but said it was way spicier than he thought it would be . The pickles were a nice touch on both of our plates. I would definitely go back to have a drink and enjoy the outside but probably not order food again. Perhaps dinner is better? Maybe it's just this Chelo's as the other one's I have been too did not have the same issues. read more

Chelo's Waterfront Bar & Grille - Seafood Near Me - Warwick, Rhode Island

Exceptional service by all the staff from host to bartenders! Ryan, the manager on an extremely busy Saturday afternoon, still found the time to jump in and take our questions and drink orders in between clearing the bar area for us. He even circled around and asked about our entrees and service later, which came out in a speedy 10 minutes perfectly! The sangria and summer cocktail choices are plentiful and the food offerings have something for every taste. They run a tight ship and sure know how to accommodate groups. The wait time for a table could be long, so definitely make reservations. The outside seating areas have beautiful views and the music is amazing every weekend! One of our favorite outdoor spots! read more

Chelo's Waterfront Bar & Grille - Sangria! - Seafood Near Me - Warwick, Rhode Island

Nice location right on the water. We were seated outside at a nice table with a large sun umbrella. The place was packed but the waitress was pretty efficient and friendly. I got the Tuscan Salmon with sauce on the side and my BF got the fish and chips. The former was really good. Much better flavor than food at regular Chelo's. The latter was very similar to the fish and chips you get at the other Chelo's. There's a large menu so you and your friends can find something ..easily... The main thing here is the ambiance and the nice open setting. Plenty of parking. Check it out. read more

Chelo's Waterfront Bar & Grille - Two perfect stuffies - Seafood Near Me - Warwick, Rhode Island