Came here for lunch. Seems like they just reopened. Ordered kid's fish and chips, fried scallops and fried whole belly clams Ambiance: Order in the front first and then grab a buzzer, then wait for your food type of restaurant Service was just the front counter. You bus your own table and grab your own water Loved the fried scallops and fish and chips were a big portion for kids Got the whole belly clams and they were delicious Overall we would come back here. Highly recommend to anyone visiting nearby read more

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Typical New England clam shack. The food is only average. Lacks real flavor. We ate there on Thursday, April 23. Ordered three different dishes. Fish and chips, calimari platter, and whole belly clam platter. Very lightly fried, which was good. No oil dripping off the food. But I think the breading coating the food was missing something. Prices are fair. read more

Sadly this place is no longer worthwhile in my opinion. Atmosphere is fun. Food sub par for the money. The fish n chips...fish tasty but fries meh. Calamari platter (being in the calamari state of RI!) terrible! We had 4 orders at our table and it was SO chewy! My husband even sent his platter back and replaced it with fish. Totally disappointed. Sadly, will not return. read more

Everything we ate was amazing, there is a reason this place is booked and over crowded. read more

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Such a great place. Quick eats, location is great good summer food. Can't go wrong! Everything on the menu is a great choice. read more

Flo's Clam Shack - Menu - Seafood Near Me - Middletown, Rhode Island

If you want bad fried food, then this is the place. We ordered the seafood platter and were very disappointed. There is no service to speak of. You order food at the window and seat yourself. The place is run down and dirty. Don't waste your time if you want good food. read more

Lovely young lady working very busy takeout counter; bring your patience as line here is endless. Excited for RI chowder as I prefer clear broth. Tasty broth loaded with potatoes, but would have been nice to see more than 4 or so clam pieces. Ate it but definitely think they could do better. Positive note, fried platters other people were getting did look good. read more

Flo's Clam Shack - RI chowder - Seafood Near Me - Middletown, Rhode Island

This place is exactly what it claims to be - a clam shack. Focus is on fried seafood made fresh at fair prices. We ordered the smaller size of full-bellied clams and fried scallops. The plate of clams and fries that came out would have been more than enough for the 2 of us!! Soooo good! And the scallops were sea scallops - the big ones - not bay scallops which was a great surprise!! We ate outdoors by a giant shark statue. The place has a beach nautical look to it. Food was cooked fresh to order. Oh and they have a small parking lot. It's one block in away from the main beach road, kind of behind the restaurant. read more

Flo's Clam Shack - Entrance from the parking lot around back - Seafood Near Me - Middletown, Rhode Island

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Flo's Clam Shack hits the spot if you're craving classic New England seafood. The portions are huge, the food comes out hot and fresh, and the stuffed clams and oysters were definite highlights. Great seating upstairs, a good amount of ventilation. Nice sun room with a breeze. Everything had that just-out-of-the-fryer taste, and service was quick even with a crowd. Parking could be better, and we noticed a few younger staff weren't as helpful as they could've been. Some elderly guests had to go up and down the stairs for things that staff easily could have assisted with. Still, the food was solid, the seafood was fresh, and we'll be back for those stuffed clams alone. The crispy fries were also bomb. Maybe have a condiment station upstairs as well. read more

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Was hyped to go! Famous place! The creamy clam chowder was a few steps above fish water as far as consistency, loaded with mini potatoes & hardly any clams, mini minced at that, was really disappointed bc it was rainy & cold & was looking forward to a thick creamy chowder. The famous fried clams were ok, meh at best, fries were average. Counter staff gal was sweet! read more

Food was solid, but the wait for our food was over 30 minutes. We understand that it can get busy in the summer time; however, it's much appreciated if staff informs us of the quantity of orders pending to give us a realistic idea of when we'll receive our food. Clam cakes had a good amount of clam chunks and had crispy edges and chewiness on the inside. Fish n chips was standard, nothing bad but nothing spectacular. Tartar sauce was fresh. Crab meat patty was good. Ambiance is standard for a clam shack, nothing fancy Takeout is recommended to avoid the wait! read more

Flo's Clam Shack - Clam cakes, fish n chips, fish sandwich, and crab patty sandwich - Seafood Near Me - Middletown, Rhode Island

Well they do not lie about their clams- fabulous! Scallops were amazing! Coleslaw was bad- rancid and they forgot to put my water I paid for in my take out. read more

Flo's Clam Shack - Seafood Near Me - Middletown, Rhode Island

Flo's is an iconic summer destination in Rhode Island. Located across from the Town Beach in Middletown, you get the benefit of the ocean breeze through the open windows of their ground floor dining room or second floor deck. There is a small dedicated parking lot behind the restaurant on Wave Avenue, but the spaces are not delineated and there are no marked handicap slots. You find a table in the dining area, put your order in at the outside counter, then pick it up at the inside counter. I ordered the clam strip roll platter with a canned soda. With the tax and a small tip, it came to $25. Since I use a cane, it would have been nice if someone helped me get my tray to my table, but I was left to struggle with it myself. The young staff was friendly, just not terribly aware. The portions were large and the clams had a nice, light crispy batter, although they were pretty greasy. I didn't eat the toasted hot dog bun they were served on. The coleslaw was a little peppery for my taste. And I don't care for battered fries, although these were okay with a good dousing of malt vinegar. I probably won't return. read more

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Actually pretty great lunch option if you're visiting Newport. The actual town of Newport gets too packed during lunch hour and it an be impossible to find parking, so just drive over to Flo's. Portion sizes were big, the fish tasted fresh, great for families, quick service, and great combos. We ordered a mix of fish and chips, fish sandwiches, and shrimp and calamari to share. The cocktail sauce is also great for those of us who aren't the biggest fans of tartar sauce. read more

Flo's Clam Shack - fish sandwich - Seafood Near Me - Middletown, Rhode Island

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Horrible food and service. Rude bartender. Clams were greasy. Chowder was subpar and clam cakes too doughy and not enough clams. Hard no for me. Will not return read more

Not much has changed since our last visit in 2017 though I recently read that the restaurant changed hands in 2024. One thing that did not change is the clam cakes are light on clam flavor. In addition to the clam cakes, my wife and I each ordered Rhode Island clam chowdah (yeah I am originally from Rhody). Like the clam cakes, it was light on the flavor of clam though loaded with potatoes which made my wife happy as a "clam". read more

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One of my all time favorite spots in Newport! I love their fish and chips combo! It is simple but oh so good! I've been going for two decades now and have always left full and happy! Im so glad they aren't cash only any longer though! That was a major upgrade! My friends have gotten other items there but I stick to what I know and love. Everyone is always so pleased by the prices and quality of the seafood! Every employee here is super sweet! The location is adorable too. It's very low key with the perfect seaside vibe. Parking sucks, but wait out getting a spot. Trust me it's worth it! read more

Great food. We got jumbo shrimp (have to go upstairs to the bar to order it) and fried clam strips. The clams were lightly fried. Not a huge fan of the slaw. Walk up order then sit at an open table. The bartender was so helpful showing my kids how to peel the shrimp! read more

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Clam chowder sucked. Very watery. I asked Chris the manager if this is normal since it was my first time there. He said yes they don't make it thick. I told him Anthony's, Iggys and Blount are all thick. Don't get the clam chowder. I believe this place is only in business because it is in a tourist area. Fries and fish and chips were extra oily. Clam cakes were good. Beer was good. Stuffed quahog looked like crap. read more

Flo's Clam Shack - Stuffed quahog - Seafood Near Me - Middletown, Rhode Island

A very cool place to visit with a long history of being knocked down by hurricanes! The food did not impress though - granted I did not get the clams - a staple to the place. I got a "creamy" clam chowder and a cold lobster roll. The clam chowder is absolutely not what I would call creamy - maybe a Rhode Island thing but everything north of there would not consider it creamy. Too many potatoes but the bacon was a nice touch. The lobster roll was ... interesting. The lobster itself was good and fresh but the mayo was to be applied yourself... which was weird but nice for peoples preferences? The bun was top tier though! read more

I enjoyed my visit to Flo's! Beachy vibes with good food and company! The dinner service was decent and the place was hoppin. Will be back to try more menu items. read more

Flo's Clam Shack - Variety of items - Seafood Near Me - Middletown, Rhode Island

Flo's Clam Shack has been around for years. It's a funky place by 1st beach. They have a very large shark in the front yard and nautical/beach decor all around. The staff are great! I do go here a few times a year for the fried clams and maybe the fish sandwich. The stuffed quahog is not bad and is big . The lobster roll is ok. I am not sure what changed but it's not like I remember. I realize that it's just a clam shack but the food is just mediocre now. read more

Flo's Clam Shack - Bar - Seafood Near Me - Middletown, Rhode Island

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Great views from top floor of restaurant. Order downstairs they give you a pager, when it goes off you take it downstairs to pick up your food. The Crabby Cake Sandwich was delightful and the fries and coleslaw that come with the combo were perfect. Friendly service and good food. Small parking lot out back. Nice variety of seafood items. read more

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Likes: Secret bamboo forest entrance View of the beach Beach vibe Dislikes: Do they dust the walls/ceiling? Ordering outside when you are sitting inside TOO many dang potatoes in the chowder! Chowder barely had a flavor Water from a water cooler. I felt like the button was covered in germs Clamcakes arrived 15 minutes after the rest of the meal (keep in mind it wasnt busy) Clamcakes were well done (not a special order) Staff not very friendly Kids meals came with about 7 fries (weak) Not worth it. read more

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Sorry, but being a Rhode Islander and have lived in Newport for a very long time, I was disappointed in my recent visit . I have visited this establishment for quite a while but the last two or three years have changed. I usually wait till after the busy summer season to stop by and usually try a cup of the Rhode Island. Chowder and the fried clams. The chowder is okay but the fried clams were disappointing. Not crispy and quite chewy. There was also fried calamari mixed in and it was missing tartar sauce, I'm not sure if it's due to being late in the season but hoping they will improve in the coming year. read more

I have no idea how this place got such a high rating. My mom, sister and I were in town and spotted this place. Looked very busy so we figured to give it a try. I heard people in line talking about the clam cakes so we ordered those, fried shrimp, and my sister ordered just a hot dog and fries. We were all disappointed. The staff seemed tired, and stressed from dealing with customers all day. Not friendly or customer service oriented. The clam cakes what they are supposedly known for were mostly all batter and very salty. Each of us only ate one. The shrimp was soggy, and un appetizing. My sister said the hot was below average. Def don't recommend this place. Not worth it to even try. read more

Flo's Clam Shack - Fried shrimp - Seafood Near Me - Middletown, Rhode Island

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I knew the rating wasn't very good before coming here so I didn't have great expectations. The only reason we went here was because it was the closest walkable distance from the beach. The food is so overpriced and it wasn't very good. The lobster roll sounded great but it was very average. The lobster was fresh however soaked in just plain water and butter, there was no flavor really. I don't get why there is lettuce in there either. It wasn't bad but it wasn't good either. The food was mid and overpriced. The service was slow too, we waited a very long time for our food. It was super busy and super packed so it will be hard to find an available table. However the woman at the bar actually caught my attention because she was super nice. She just radiates positive energy and she was so kind. read more

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Take out window or you can sit down look at the menu and then order at the window. There is indoor and outdoor seating and a gravel parking lot and more public parking down the street. The world famous clam cakes were 96% bread, which I was under the assumption that there would be clam pieces inside. Really the clam pieces are tiny. The lobster roll was pretty decent but not the best in Newport by any means. You can get it with either mayo or you can get it with butter. I do not recommend getting the platter because you don't get a whole Lotta fries or coleslaw so it's not really worth it. The fried clams half plate is market price, but it is worth it because it's lightly fried and they fried the whole clams and they're pretty generous with portions. read more

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A Newport area staple!! I had so many RI natives recommend this spot to us! Classic "seafood shack" side of the road New England joint! The fried clamcakes were my favorite - gotta dip them in the chowdah. Creamy all the way!! Their clam chowder was actually way better than I was expecting. Top 10 in New England for me for sure!! My husband loved the stuffed quahog (stuffie) and the bite I took was spicy and flavorful. Like a stuffed clam if you're never had this RI staple. The clam strips were good on the first couple bites but they were VERY greasy and the batter kept falling off. They only gave us 2 little half filled cups of tartar sauce and I am one that likes more with my clam strips - why they hogging the sauce?! Tartar sauce aside, it was a great lunch. True New England classic! Oh, and they're dog friendly outside which was a must for us!! There's picnic tables in the front and a rooftop upstairs. read more

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Every time we go to Flo's we have a great experience! This time we decided to get the baked scrod with a side of garlic mashed potatoes and a salad. The scrod is cooked perfectly; it's flakey, buttery and goes great with the mashed potatoes. The potatoes were so flavorful and creamy. We also got a lobster bisque, which tasted great and had that nice chowder consistency. Part of me wishes they would add some pieces of lobster or clam to it so it wasn't just soup. We also got two frozen lemonades, since we were thirsty after a day on the beach. These were so yummy! My only gripe was that you get a pretty small glass and from what I gauge they were a little pricey. This place is self service, so you have to go to a counter and order your food. I find this to be quite easy and quick, but I understand it can be confusing for some since there is a raw bar upstairs and you can order certain things up there. There are lots of places to sit, some outside and some indoors. Overall it is a cozy place with great seafood and a nice view since it's right by the beach. read more

Flo's Clam Shack - Frozen lemonade - Seafood Near Me - Middletown, Rhode Island

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The food was great!! I had the shrimp, the cheese hotdog, the lobster roll and the fish sandwich. All the food was super fresh! The staff is friendly and the restaurant perfectly situated in front of a picturesque ocean view! read more

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Wow. Fried clams all the way!! I like clam strips and my husband likes whole belly clams! They are fried to a perfection. You order at a window then you get a pager, and a buzz when it's ready. Steaming hot n crunchy clams. Delish fries too! Didn't care for the Cole slaw, I like Mayo in mine!! Thx Flo's for surviving many storms and rebuilding, reopening each time!! A true New England experience. read more

Worth it more for the experience than the food--this is a unique, charming, ramshackle spot that has clearly been here for ages. Has a cool sidle up to the bar and place your order and wait until your name is called (ok, until your buzzer vibrates--guess we have to make some nods to modernity) This spot clearly specializes in fried seafood. My friends and I shared some clam cakes (tasty) and my girlfriend and I both got a crabby cake sandwich. I also got a "creamy" clam chowder that was thin and incredibly disappointing. My friend had a fried oyster sandwich that seemed to be a success. Overall the food was mostly fine, but a bit one note (deep fried!). If you are in the mood for a quick and somewhat reasonably priced fried seafood meal, in a place with some accumulated, historical "atmosphere." this could be your spot. But you could probably get a legit and better meal--seafood or otherwise--elsewhere in this fine town. read more

Open air , walk up Window, grabbed a table on the upper deck like they suggest before we ordered. Counter person and all staff were smiling and helpful ! Go for the clams , hence the name ! The lobster roll was not up to par with some other ones. But the fried whole bellies and strips were fantastic . The fish sandwich was fresh and delightful! Good stop , got there at 12:30 on a Friday and had no trouble finding a table or ordering ! read more

I love fried clams and my husband found Flo's because we were on the hunt for fried clams while traveling in Newport. This is a very rustic little shack with both indoor and outdoor seating. Don't expect much as it's a no-frills place. The cutest thing about the shack is the bamboo walkway from the parking lot in back up to the building; It's pretty basic on the inside with too many tchotchkes all over the walls. We walked in and chose a table as they suggested we do first. There are menus at our table, but you place your order outside at a window. My husband placed our order at the window and received a pager to notify us when our order was ready. There is no table service at this restaurant. That may explain the sticky tables. The staff really needs to be aware of when people leave to come out and wipe down the tables. I wanted an iced tea, but the restaurant doesn't serve iced tea, I thought that was pretty weird because iced tea is a basic drink that restaurants have. My husband and I ordered a lobster roll and fried clams, which we shared. The lobster roll was overflowing with huge chunks of tender and sweet lobster. It came with a packet of mayonnaise so the lobster was not mixed with the mayo and celery. It also didn't come with the usual potato chips on the side. The fried clams, though, were the star of the show for me. Lightly breaded, these clams were served hot and crispy. I don't know how they did it, but the clams were just airy and light. They were the best fried clams I've ever had. Eating the clams brought me back to when my parents used to take us to Howard Johnson's for the fried clams. Of course, Flo's blows Howard Johnsons away, but the memory was sweet. They've been featured on Food Network TV, the Cooking Channel and the Travel Channel. The only reason why I'm giving this restaurant 4 stars is for the amazing fried clams. I should be taking away more than 1 star for the misses...sticky tables, lobster not already mixed with mayo and celery , and no iced tea. It's worth the stop at Flo's, though, just to eat those damn delicious clams. read more

The place never changes food same great flavor year after year. Order your meal and grab a seat on the outside deck looking at the beach service is always fast and friendly. read more

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My wife and are from Boston and since 1986 we have been timesharing annually in Newport, RI. One of our "musts" is at least one visit to Flo's Clam Shack in Middletown for seafood. The food has always been 4 to 5 Stars except for this year on April 20th! We ordered 3 dozen Clam cakes to take home. When we returned home, All 3 dozen were Gritty and some had pieces of Shell in them! They obviously get a 1 Star this year but because of our past patronage, we will give them another try with the hope that this is not a downward slide! read more

My family and I ate here after a trip to the beach. Food was very warm and fresh, and hit the spot! The batter on the shrimp was quite lovely. Was done at a reasonable time and the service was friendly. I liked that there was an outdoor and indoor dining area. Sharks are one of my favorite animals so I was happy to see one outside the entrance! read more

Flo's Clam Shack - Fried Campeche Shrimp - Seafood Near Me - Middletown, Rhode Island

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Came here on a Sunday afternoon and the line was pretty long. You order, seat yourself and grab food when it's ready. Tried the raw seafood sampler, which had oysters, clams, lobster, shrimp, and crab legs. It was ok; expensive for what you get. Also got their infamous clam cakes, which was mostly flour and had very little clams in it. Clam chowder was less creamy than I expected but still good. Fried clams were delicious! Very nicely fried and big enough to be pretty meaty. Fries were nice and crispy and cole slaw was pretty good. Frozen lemonade was fine. This is a casual spot next to the beach with some good seafood options. Prices are a bit on the high end but expected based on the location. Service was relatively quick. I definitely recommend trying the fried clam platter but you could probably do without the rest. read more

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Flo's is exactly what you'd expect. Great fresh fried food with a very New England feeling. It's a must when you come to Newport!