Great food! Bar service is a tad slow but the environment makes up for it in spades. Don't mind the lobster roll price for the best around!

Omg... I will be back. We went on a Sunday afternoon in June. Line moves fast and plenty of seating. We parked a few mins away and there's plenty of parking around. Lobster roll was a 10/10. Great portion and taste. The brioche is perfectly buttered. The lobster is at a good temperature. The fries have a perfect old bay seasoning. My partner who doesn't like seafood loved his hot dog. His also came with fries and he liked the old bay seasoning as well. Tip - Get the garlic aioli sauce to dip fries and lobster in. read more

Dune Brothers - Hot dog and lobster roll - New American Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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I've eaten at Dune Brothers on Dyer Street before, but it's been a couple of years. If you're familiar with New England road side clam shacks, you know it's not about ambiance, at least not the restaurants themselves. Eating at a clam shack is being by the sea, the cooler salt air, the fresh local seafood at reasonable prices. Dune Brothers is not by the sea, it's in a parking lot on a busy city street among glass and steel buildings. They have upgraded the eating lot since my last visit, adding crushed white stone to make you feel like you're by the ocean and some additional picnic tables. The tables seemed to be enough in number but were pretty dirty. I waited in line in the sun for about 15 minutes, placed my order and waited about another 10min for my food. It was about 91f, but the heat index during my visit was hovering at about 100f±. The staff were all business, but polite and efficient. The quality of the food at Dune Brothers is very good. Both my chowder and clam cakes had a light, pleasant herby flavour, neither were overly salty. The clear chowder was briny and had a very respectable amount of clams and had well balanced seasoning and uniformly diced potatoes. The clam cakes while interesting (dill?) had very few clams in them, still they were as enjoyable as a dollop of deep fat (beef tallow) fried batter can be. If you look at Dune Brothers business statement, you understand their goal, fresh local seafood, and you know there's a cost involved, especially in this economy. But they are not new to this space, there are and have been family owned clam shacks doing this in Rhode Island for generations. It's good to have fresh ideas and new flavours shake the landscape up a bit, and Dune Brothers continues to do this. What's hard to look past is their pricing. It is in two words, jaw dropping. 3 clam cakes, a 12oz cup of chowder and a bottle of water was nearly 30 dollars with tip. They do give you free oyster crackers and what seems to be their own blend of tartar sauce. But I'd expect this pricing at a full service white napkin, air conditioned establishment with a maitre d' to ask if I have a reservation. Dune Brothers is counter service only, in a stiflingly hot parking lot with only dirty picnic tables to eat at. read more

Dune Brothers - Clam cakes, chowder, water, cost. - New American Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

This restaurant is inside a food court. The staff was friendly and they actually gave me my order really fast. I tried the fish sandwich with fries. The sandwich was really big and it came with coleslaw. The fish was extremely crunchy. Even after many minutes with the coleslaw on top it kept crunchy. I wish it could have more seasoning and maybe some tartar sauce, but it was good. read more

Dune Brothers - New American Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

I needed the clam cakes. I finds these to be the best in Rhode Island and elsewhere . Nice flavors, clams, good fry, nice soft insides... must order the clam chowder for dipping . The clam chowder either clear or white... I prefer white and it was plentiful With ingredients. The lobster was a bit disappointing for 42.00 and only offered buttered version. I expected more lobster meat and some sweet knuckle meat . It was all claw meat. Nice toasted roll . The fries it came with were excellent fries , but 3 times the number of fries I wanted? The birds in the yard at home enjoyed the extras. Cole slaw was extra cost. Fish sandwiches looked very good. The tables and umbrellas allowed outside dining. The winners here are the clam cakes, clam chowder , fish sandwich . Different options of fish types for fish and chips. Would be a five star if only clam cakes and chowder, the lobster roll brought me to 4 stars as 42.00 was steep for lobster meat ? I wonder if these were Rhode Island lobsters as not as sweet as my Maine lobsters . Excellent spot in literally middle of city . read more

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Love this cute little shack (not) by the sea. Plenty of tables, all with umbrellas to keep the sun from beating down on you. Friendly fast service. Some parking. We've had the lobster roll in the past and it is big and filled with all the best lobster meat but this time we were both craving the OG fish sandwich. Dredged in potato chip crust, with slaw and sweet pickled - it's huge and delicious and crave worthy. Shared an order of hot crispy old bay fries and dinner was perfect. read more

Dune Brothers - OG fish sandwich and old bay fries - New American Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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This is a lovely little place. They have a small parking lot in the back but there is also street parking. The food was amazing, portions are big so depending on how hungry you are you may wish to share a dish. The atmosphere is very chill, lots of people had their dogs and were enjoying a summer afternoon. It's right across from a walking path with a bridge, we decided to walk off dinner which felt nice. read more

Dune Brothers - OG Sandwhich & Fish n Chips - New American Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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Highlight of our trip and I'd fly all the way from Texas to eat it again. Lobster roll was impeccable, fish sandwich was crispy and flavorful and the dark horse was the hot dog with chow chow on a toasted bun. They had to roll me out of this place. It was busy and we waited for our food for about 30 minutes but it's worth the wait I promise! Highly recommend when visiting Providence! read more

Dune Brothers - New American Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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I got the original fish sandwich. It is fried fresh and crispy with potato chips. It's unbelievable tasty! The sandwich was as big as my face. Served with pickles, Cole slaw, and pickled onions. Would highly recommended. read more

Dune Brothers - Fish sandwich - New American Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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Dune Brothers Seafood is one of those downtown Providence stops that feels like it was designed for an easy, no-drama seafood fix. I ended up going alone this time, but I came back with enough leftovers and commentary to share that the whole experience could easily be pieced together in anyone's head pretty clearly. The first thing that stands out is the setup. It's casual in the best possible way. Nothing pretentious, nothing overworked. You walk up, order, wait a bit, and then suddenly you've got seafood in a paper tray that somehow tastes like summer even when you're wedged into a busy city block instead of sitting by the water. There's a kind of controlled chaos to it, especially during peak hours, but it moves. I went with the absolute classics without hesitation: a fried fish sandwich and a side of fries, plus a lobster roll that, frankly, looked like it was built for someone who doesn't believe in restraint. The fish sandwich was the standout. Crisp coating, flaky inside, not greasy in that heavy way that ruins a good fry. The bun held together without collapsing into mush, which is always a small victory in a city seafood spot. The fries were solid, nothing revolutionary, but they did their job without trying to steal attention from the main event. The lobster roll was more of a classic Rhode Island style than anything over-complicated. Generous chunks, lightly dressed, and not drowned in filler. It leaned into freshness rather than gimmicks, which is exactly what you want when you're this close to the water. It didn't feel like it was trying to reinvent anything, just execute the basics well enough that you stop thinking about it and just eat. What I like about places like this is that they don't overpromise. Dune Brothers isn't trying to be a white-tablecloth seafood restaurant, and it doesn't need to be. It's quick, it's reliable, and it feels like it belongs in downtown. read more

Dune Brothers has some of the best seafood I've ever had. Nestled in downtown Providence, Rhode Island on the Providence River. The restaurant is outdoors and has a very New England beachfront atmosphere. Oyster shells and beach grasses adorn the outdoor oyster shell patio. The service is good. The food does take time to come out since it is hand battered and fried (it's what makes it good). read more

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Best in the state. Warm lobster tossed in butter on a brioche bun. Definitely the best in the state. read more

Dune Brothers - New American Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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First time to Providence, RI and this place showed up on our radar and let me tell you for a food truck, the food quality was top notch! One of the best lobsters of all time I have had, nothing but knuckle meat and the fries are on point. We shared the lobster roll, the OG fish sandwich and the fish and chips. Let's just say that everything was amazing!! Huge portions and the weather couldn't have been better. I will mention that the OG fish sandwich is SO loaded with toppings that it will be a bit messy. A hundred napkin type of messy, but it is SO good and so worth it. : ) It's a food truck, so I can't say much about the service other than you order and get HOT food served when they call your name. The ambiance is and outdoor picnic table if you can get one and it's pretty straight forward. If you are ever in Providence, RI, this place has to be on the map for you, especially if you are in the downtown area. Parking though can be a little tough though. read more

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The online ordering process was super quick and easy. Parking was great and easily accessible (which is ideal for anywhere in Providence). We ordered "The Original (OG)" and the Crab Roll. The Original was good, but the chip crust on the fish was a bit much to my preference, but still good and I really appreciate in-house made pickles. The Crab Roll was okay. I had a few smaller pieces of shells and a lemon seed in a bite. And the crab salad was a little too watery for my preference. The French fries were catapulted to my number one favorite fries of all time. They were so good. I love a thick fry. They were clearly freshly cut. So crispy and seasoning was so on point. We also tried the curry ketchup and garlic aioli. Both so so so good. That curry ketchup made me so happy, perfect balance of curry (slightly reminded me of the curry ketchup in WDW's Animal Kingdom, in Mr. Kamal's). And the garlic aioli was the perfect amount of tangy garlic. Top tier sauces. I really appreciated their seating area. Lobster cage chairs. Genius. I would definitely go back and give it another try. read more

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Dune Brothers is probably my favorite all-around spot in Providence. It really captures the spirit of the city: casual outdoor seating, picnic tables, good vibes, and super fresh seafood. Whenever friends are visiting from out of town, this is always my go-to because it feels quintessentially Rhode Island. The food is fantastic. The fish and chips are massive and delicious, the lobster roll is warm, fresh, and perfectly seasoned, and the crab roll is tasty too--more saucy and served cold. The fries are huge, fluffy, and well-seasoned. Both the clear and white clam chowders are good, though I personally prefer the white for a more traditional taste (clear is very Rhode Island-style). I don't like mussels myself, but my friends rave about them. Parking is limited--there are a few spots by the restaurant, but otherwise you'll need to street park. They close pretty early, so plan ahead, or order ahead for takeout. The food can take a little while, but it's totally worth it--the seafood is super fresh and satisfying. read more

Dune Brothers - Clockwise from top: Steamed littlenecks (excellent broth) Fish and chips Crab roll (sleeper hit) Lobster roll White & clear clam chowder - New American Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

A classic New England seafood shack right in the heart of Providence. Friendly staff and a handful of outdoor tables with umbrellas to enjoy your meal. The fish sandwich was out of this world - so crispy and full of flavor between the slaw and pickles. The sandwich itself is loaded with toppings so it did become a little messy to eat. Appreciate that the lobster roll comes with fries (most places offer chips or just the roll) but was a little light on the lobster compared to other shacks. We got the hotdog on a whim. The dog itself had great snap. Really glad we stopped by to give this place a try! read more

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Delicious seafood! Very generous portions I ordered the: -pollock fish and chips: super crispy, fried in beef fat. The fries were thick cut (my fav!) and the fish was super fresh and flaky. -clam fritters: these were popular so I had to try them. They were very battered. It's different, I would try it if it's my first time but I'll skip it next time. Service was quick and workers were nice read more

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It's all good but the signature fried Fish sandwich is off the charts GOOD! Track 15 is an awesome location and most relaxing environment!

I didn't know that they fry everything in beef tallow. If you have an allergy or are pescatarian, please take note. I got very sick after eating from here. I'm not sure why they don't advertise it more that they do this and I don't know why they don't have the option to fry in regular oil. read more

BLAND. I ordered the fish sandwich which is deceiving. Looks large, but just toppings piled on top of HEAVILY battered fish. I tried the fish and chips maybe a yearish ago and felt the same, but decided to give it another go at my expense. The "flavors" that everyone is raving about are non-existent. An expensive mistake. read more

The fish sandwich & lobster roll are 1000/10. I will say I preferred the fish sandwich from the amazing flavors. The staff was great - I went to the one at union station because the other locations are seasonal. My favorite meal of Providence for sure! read more

Dune Brothers - New American Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

A local favorite, always busy and a must in the summer time! This is my go to for a lobster roll in PVD and it never disappoints. Love the outside seating and laid back vibe. read more

Dune Brothers - New American Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

If you can go and explore a new place anywhere in America in 3 days, where would it be? Well, we chose Providence, Rhode Island! It's largely because my high school senior daughter wanted to do a campus tour of the Brown University. We arrived on Saturday night, toured the campus guided by one of her friends who is a Brown sophomore on Sunday, and came back on Monday. It's about 6-hr flight from LAX to Rhode Island international airport and I swear it has the best airport restroom in the world with big-pieced granite walls and fresh flowers in the small vases at the sinks, a practice that reminds me of Chick-Fil-A, not sure whether there is any association, LOL! Perhaps, I should do a separate review for the airport itself! LOL! Thanks for your kind patience, now onto the lobster bread roll! When we asked our Uber driver what was a must-try local cuisine/food, he responded without hesitation: lobster roll and clam chowder. We yelped and compared, of course, and decided to try Dune Brothers, so glad we did! Since we have a whole day to explore Brown University, we strolled to RISD museum which took us ~12 min and then another ~12 min to Dune Brothers. It's located adjacent to a bus stop. We would have ordered more food to try but it's just the two of us and our stomachs were still on California time and one glass of protein drink is usually my breakfast, so when we arrived at 1130am ( Dune opens at 11am), we were not terribly hungry. Dune is an open air cafe/food-truck-like diner. Upon arrival, you would be greeted by the red umbrella covered wooden tables and benches seating atop of a sea of broken but smooth white sea shell pieces extending to a patch of green grass area. The venue is about 2/3 of the size of a basketball court. And there was even live music by a couple with beautiful voices and great guitar skills adding more loveliness to this dining experience. I could visualize parties renting this place for special events! The lobster roll, yum! Highly recommended! $39 before tax was well spent, the lobster meat portions were generous and the companied brioche bread was a perfect match. My daughter devoured it! The fries were with good flavor too! I pondered and decided on its whole fish which came in a big round tin dish, beautifully paired with pieces of pears and tomatoes. The fish was fresh and grilled to perfection! Knowing where the restroom is always important to me: port-a-potty is on site or walk to the nearby office buildings. I am dying to try the other items on the menu, whether my kid becomes a Brunonian, I shall return! To make things better, there was a Sunday flea market across the street from Dune and that's where we spent our post- meal leisure time before heading back to the university. read more

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$42 Lobster Roll: good amount of lobster meat; swimming in butter and sitting in a mayo smeared roll. If that is your thing....go for it. Otherwise nice setting and other options...like whole fish. Next time I am going for the whole fish. (Butter and mayo is not for me) read more

Stopped in on a Sunday afternoon after browsing around the outdoor flea market. Got the fish and chips (with pollock), chowder (clear), clam cakes, and a dune dog. All really good!! You order and sit at the tables and they call your name when it's ready. There was live music too which was a pleasant surprise. Would recommend & go again read more

Dune Brothers - New American Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

This was probably the best Fish Sandwich I've ever had. We got the chance to visit and were blown away at the consistency and the tastiness of everything on the menu. We tried the fish sandwich, the clam cake and the chowder and everything was seasoned properly and had a crunch to it. The line was wrapped around the shack so make sure you get there early! Every time we visit Rhode Island we have to stop by or else our trip is ruined. read more

We got lobster rolls and clam chowder. The rolls were loaded with lobster and a good portion of fries, which made the price more worth it. The clam chowder was delicious with whole pieces of clams instead of small chunks. Definitely worth stopping by! read more

Dune Brothers - Lobster rolls, clam chowder - New American Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

WOW-what a lobster roll. Chunks upon chunks of lobster meat served on a delicious buttery roll with excellent coleslaw. Fun lively food hall and perfectly located by the River for Water Fire. Counter service by Daisha (sp?)was delightful and our rolls were ready in under 10 minutes. Very efficient and I'm going back today to get another one to bring home. I'll be dreaming about them! read more

Ordered the lobster roll at Dune Brothers stall at Track 15 and it was so good! Completely loaded with lobster and butter! Bun was perfectly toasted. The old bay fries were also great. The only item I didn't care for was the clam cakes - they were pretty dense and breaded. read more

Dune Brothers - Lobster roll - New American Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

It was a busy Saturday afternoon at Dune Brothers on this breezy, sunny fall day. Fortunately we were able to get the last open table and the line to order was shorter than expected. The portions are large here, and the food is heavy, so we split one order of fish & chips: Fish & Chips Pollock $24.00 (they offer 3 types of fish including cape shark aka spiny dogfish) Water $2.00 Service Charge $0.78 Total $29.86 Our order was ready within 10 minutes and the fried cod looked massive. It was hot, and the batter as always was delicious. However, the fish was undercooked in the largest part of the cod and the batter was too thick in some places. The fries ranged from crispy to droopy depending on the location in the basket, and they were really over seasoned and much too salty. Next time, we'll ask if they can provide plain fries, and we'll salt them ourselves. Though we were a little disappointed with this visit, we will back next summer. read more

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This spot in track 15 has some great food. A lobster roll while expensive had so much lobster meat it was so so worth it. And an amazing fish sandwich too. I love how they use real plates unless you are taking out. Fresh and delicious. read more

Cutest truck with the BIGGEST fish and chips one could imagine. The pollock was about $23 but it was huge. So crispy and tasty! However, I will say that the fries were a bit soggy being under the fish. Also got a clam chowder which was good but was already so full from the fish and chips. Note the only bathroom is a porta-potty so keep that in mind. read more

Dune Brothers - New American Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Friendly staff, great food suggestions! I cannot recall the young lady's name I spoke with after leaving I realized I hadn't received a receipt or dropped it, she took the time to text the receipt which I needed for expense my expense account! read more

My husband always has to get a lobster roll when we're on the east coast (who doesn't?) and this spot was highly rated. Parking was a little tough but there's plenty of outside seating. It rained the day we went so benches were a little wet but still worth it because the reviews don't lie. This place is awesome. The roll was loaded with lobster and nice and warm. Fries were tasty. This is the spot. read more

Dune Brothers - New American Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Dune Brothers is the summer spot to be at in Providence. It's a food truck but it has a couple of cute picnic tables set up in almost a little park area of downtown. Vibes are great in the summer. Food is also great too. The fish and chips - amazing, better than even some of the fish and chips I've had in London. Fish is super tender, clearly super fresh, and fried to perfection. Fries are also amazing, thick cut with meaty insides, tossed in cajun seasoning. My friends have gotten other items on the menu like the clam cakes and the sandwiches which they have said are also great! Small little parking lot near it, usually full during peak hours though. Otherwise you'd need to park on the street. Takes card. Service can be quite slow though, so just be prepared to wait upwards of 45 minutes for your order during peak hours. read more

The worst chowder and clam cakes I have ever had. The fish and chips were equally disgusting. How about asking for a gratuity so I can serve myself and sit at a filthy outdoor table. $42 for a lobster roll! Fine restaurants charge less. Rename the place "Dumpster Bros. " read more

My review is from their Riverside location by Crescent Park. They took over a "shack" from another business and I was so happy to see them there. The place is run by young adults when it is open, which is during the Summer and into the fall a little. The location is awesome, beach and park nearby and on Saturday afternoons a vintage car rally pulls in during the afternoon. Only seating is outside and they have plenty places to park yourself and pull up a fantastic meal. The picnic area has quirky chairs made from lobster pots as well as traditional wood tables. Each one has their own condiments and napkins. The staff is friendly and attentive, interested in the customer and efficient. The food was amazing as it always is. My go to are the fries, insanely big well seasoned cooked in tallow and seasoned with Old Bay. I can't stop eating them! I also got a Dune Dog with the works, quite tasty. My table mates got the fish sandwich, again a giant serving of fish and coleslaw, big enough to share if you are a light eater. I can't wait to go again. read more

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I recently came back to Dune Brothers on a Sunday around 11:30am. I wanted to go near opening (11:00am) to have their Lobster Roll since it was sold out last time. There were a few people in line to order ahead of us and there were a few benches empty. The Lobster Roll with warm, buttered tail & claw meat, mayo, "Old Bay" fries was $36.00. When I received the lobster roll, it was hot and so very buttery. The lobster roll was stuffed with lobster and it was delicious. I enjoyed every bite. The fries had good seasoning and had a good crisp on them. My husband had the original which is fillet crusted with potato chips, house-made pickles, tartar, cheddar, and slaw. We were completely stuffed. There was a 3% service charge for using credit card. Staff were friendly. Around 12pm, it got more busy but there is a good turnover of tables. Looking forward to the next time I visit! read more

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Food and service was great but $12 for a 3-4 oz glass of cheap wine is unconscionable.

Let's start off with the pros. Dune Brothers for sure has some quality fish. I had the fish n chips (skate fish style) and they cooked it to perfection.. not only was it the size of my head it was so juicy, the fish was literally falling off. Now comes the cons. Although the fish was cooked to perfection, it lacked in flavor. The fish wasn't seasoned, batter, or the French fries. Everything was flavorless. Service: I do gotta say the staff was super friendly I didn't know the difference between pollock fish, skate fish, or blue fish and they were so kind enough to go over them all. It was a difficult choice but I had them give me their recommendation and picked the skate fish and it was a great choice. There is a loonggg wait expect to be there for a while.. My wait time was about 40 mins. Ambiance: OK SO, Yes they have a sitting area but 9 out of 10 the tables are taken and with the lack of seasoning you're going to want a table to add all the salt, hot sauce, and vinegar they have available. If you don't get lucky with a table maybe a pro tip Bring a blanket. I saw people eating on the grass so If I do come back I'll make sure to bring one in case there's no sitting. This location also lacks parking, it's honestly a little inconvenient how the parking is set up I guess that's expected in downtown Providence.. I do want to end on a good note and mention they have live entertainment and to know you are supporting a local business always rewarding. Go out and try it for yourself and don't forget to bring a blanket just in case! read more

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