Visiting Block Island for Valentine's Day weekend. had dinner and lunch. The food was absolutely amazing. The Reuben egg rolls are a must. I also recommend the seafood ravioli. I updated for extra lobster. Sooo good. Now the service. Personable and attentive. Our waitress was genuinely pleasant. I'm sorry I forget her name. She's tall with dark hair and you will know it's her from welcoming smile. I'm not a drinker and she had the bartender make me the best margarita mocktail, after I told her to surprised me. The reason for the 5 stars is we came back the next day for lunch and they were busier and the service and the food was the same. True consistency. We usually come in the summer. I have my fav restaurants on the island. They are is now in my rotation. See you there. read more

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We went here while on Block Island since it's one of the only places open in the off season. We went in and not many people were there, but it did end up getting pretty crowded. We had the clam chowder, crab cake sandwiches, and fish sandwich. The clam chowder was good and definitely homemade, this was the only good dish of our meal. The crab cake sandwiches didn't taste like crab at all and were extremely mushy. It seemed like it was all just breading or filler, but we didn't get any crab meat in the sandwiches. The fish sandwich also lacked flavor and was mushy as well. This was an extremely disappointing meal. We will find another restaurant to go to while we are here. read more

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Super friendly service from the start. Not too packed and an easy-going, relaxing yet clean atmosphere. Fish & chips were clearly fresh and super crispy + the Reubens were some of the best we've had. read more

Waitresses treat you like outsider if you're not a buddy. Slow service. Try somewhere else if you can.

Did not disappoint! Shepherds pie is the best and I had the salmon. Everything including the service was awesome.

We wanted to get a quick dinner nearby and this place looked busy so gave it a try. Food was "ok" and the drinks were "meh". I ordered a small cheese pizza was reminiscent of Mama Celeste's frozen pizza. My garden salad was what you would expect at any takeout pizza joint...edible. My husband got the fish sandwich which was "so/so". Better options on the island, for sure. read more

McAloon's - cheese pizza - Bars Near Me - New Shoreham, Rhode Island

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Three stars and as far as I'm concerned it's a gift. Ok, I was on Block Island a few weeks ago for work. Block Island is part of Rhode Island, and Covid is wreaking havoc on Rhode Island. Highest Covid infection rate in the country. As a result the are in a "Pause". Or lockdown. We couldn't stay overnight so in and out same day. Weather was terrible so when I was finished with work we just drove around sightseeing. 98% of restaurants were closed but turns out Mcloon's is open, so we'll have a late lunch/early dinner. Sign says Covid rules are in effect, but the hostess has a mask that is only covering her mouth but not her nose. Why bother at all. Only one other table occupied so we can sit most anywhere. My wife orders Fish & Chips which she said was one of the best she has ever had. GOD HELP ME. I order their stuffed Flounder, which comes with wild rice. Seafood on an Island should be good right? Two pieces of flounder stuffed with a seafood mix. To start, they are not hot, not warm either. So I'll wait for our waitress to come so they can reheat it. Clearly pre made and heated up. So I wait and wait and wait. Finally she comes around and I send it back for reheat Took forever, in fact my wife was finished before she came back with my food. Sorry but a big disappointment for me. Not sure if I'll be back to Block Island but if I do, I'll go when more restaurants are open, and they are plentiful on Block Island. read more

McAloon's - Stuffed Flounder - Bars Near Me - New Shoreham, Rhode Island

Perfect Irish restaurant on Block Island that my family has been going to every trip for years! Friendly staff, great location, and lots of options on the menu for everyone! read more

McAloon's - Avocado bites and fried pickles - Bars Near Me - New Shoreham, Rhode Island

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We were visiting Block island during the off season of November, which meant that pretty much nothing else was open. McAloon's is a cute spot for bar/pub food. I was a little surprised by how much things cost, but it might also be because it was the off season and getting groceries on an island might not be the cheapest. Nevertheless, the staff are great, they have good drinks, and the food is what you would expect. I did think their fries were really yummy. We tried their hangover burger, calamari fries, soft shell crab sandwich, and fish and chips. The best of the lot was the burger. Calamari fries were ok, not sure it's worth the price. Soft shell crab sandwich was a letdown. The crab gets drowned out by all the bread, and it was generally quite a dry sandwich. Fish and chips - pretty average. I do appreciate the fact that this place stayed open when no one else would! read more

Looking for a typical irish pub on the island look no further. Just what we needed on a Cold rainy fall day. Piping hot French onion soup and some cold beer. Bartender was very welcoming and informative. Wish i would have ate more, as everyone's lunch looked delicious, but with the weather how it is, looks like a marathon not a sprint. read more

Ordered a corn beef on rye - although the order was wrong the first time, the sandwich was very good. The service seemed a bit off that day, but I'd return again to try a different meal. The atmosphere was good for an island restaurant, offering indoor or outdoor seating and dog-friendly. read more

Great restaurant that is just a short walk from the ferry. Came for lunch during the off season and was surprised to see almost every table and seat at their large bar occupied. After trying the food and experiencing the impeccable service I know why. Our server (wish I knew her name) was amazing. She had tons of knowledge about the island, was super friendly and did a wonderful job making sure we had everything we needed. They had tons of options from seafood to steak, burgers and fries, soups, salads and wings. Highly recommend their crab stuffed mushrooms, chicken wings and Greek salad. Will definitely come back here on our next visit. read more

I love them so much but why lie about the hours online and when you arrive to get food, they are closed?

Kathleen, Holly and crew where so good to is over the winter. Thanks so much for your hospitality. Steak tips!! Always a good meal and warm welcome. Cant forget turkey dinner night. That was great feel good food on the worksite during the cold winter nights. read more

It is off-season, granted. But we had three hungry teenagers and we were hungry too. The kids got burgers and chicken sandwich - the burgers were not a hit with the kids, they left a LOT on the plate. I had the ahi tuna salad with 2 pieces of tuna and just a green salad under it. The spice was good at least. My husband pronounced the crab cake burger "just not very good." We took grilled chicken home for our dog. She didn't eat it either. So, for a whole lot of "not very good" we got a bill for $184.00. Because the waitperson brought the wrong thing to one of my kids, she knocked off $11.00, so $173.00 + tip = not coming back here. read more

Our server was the nicest and most laid back person. My son went the next day and got excellent service as well The chicken strips were tender and flavorful and highly recommended. The Caesar salad was also wonderful. read more

We stopped in for lunch yesterday. The French onion soup was perfect & really hit the spot on this cold November day! The small house salad with homemade honey mustard dressing was good, too. My husband had the NE clam chowder with 2 clam cakes. Yummy! Our waitress was very friendly & service was great. I love the atmosphere here with some really cool antiques & Irish decor. read more

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The staff was friendly and decor was nice. I ordered the chicken parm, which i probably wasn't the best choice at an Irish pub. It was not very good, I ate it because I was hungry but definitely would not recommend this meal to anyone. I am sure if I ordered a burger or the Shepards pie i would have given it more stars read more

McAloon's - chicken parm - Bars Near Me - New Shoreham, Rhode Island

Went in the off season- glad they were open! Place has changed restaurants a few times over the years, now it's an Irish pub. I ordered the Guinness stew and was slightly disappointed. It was more of a puree of broth and veggies than a stew, and could have been more flavorful. It did have a lot of beef chunks, but was not served with crackers or bread. Another guest ordered shrimp tacos that were very good, and the specialty calamari was different and full of peppers, onions etc and delicious. UPDATE: We had reservations at the Spring House on a Friday night, but they did not have a table for us, so after waiting 45 minutes, we called Mcaloons to see if they had room, and they kept the kitchen open for us to arrive. Our sever was very friendly, and did not make us feel rushed, even though we were the last ones for dinner. I had the Reuben and it was delicious! read more

McAloon's - Guinness beef stew- too much of a broth/purée for my preferences - Bars Near Me - New Shoreham, Rhode Island

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I am frequently on Block Island throughout the year and there are several fantastic restaurants on the island to choose from. The competition is stiff and it's a wonder how some restaurants stay open with the amount of challenging menus they must contend with. I have eaten at almost every restaurant on the island over the years and have to admit, I'm picky. I don't think I'm "that customer", who'll complain about every single thing from start to finish, but I do have high expectations that must meet my needs if I'm to go back- friendly and knowledgeable staff members who greet you within a minute or so after arriving, a waiter or waitress that knows how to time the orders, despite the size of the crowd, and checks on you enough times to make you comfortable and satisfied. It must be an establishment that shows cleanliness- including the bathrooms, floors, tables, bar, etc. The food must be delicious, prices within reason. Hands down, McAloons meets my criteria and I have been a loyal customer and recommend this restaurant to all who visit (or live on) Block. I've had the Cajun Chicken Pasta, steaks, reuben egg rolls, salads, and calamari. Each and every time I'm there, I'm not disappointed. This restaurant is one of the few I'd "highly" recommend without hesitation. read more

Came to visit from out-of-state and stumbled into this very bustling family-friendly spot -- the food was very good and the service was great. Loved the cozy atmosphere! read more

What a great addition to Block Island! Amazing location, excellent service, and great food! I tried the fried pickles and the New England clam chowder and clam cakes. The chowder was fantastic. My husband had the corned beef reuben with fries- the fries were double fried, hot and crispy- yum! My brother had the shepherds pie and my sister-in-law tried the burger. All of us were delighted with our meals and cocktails. I would highly recommend giving this Irish pub, which features a wide selection of traditional Irish staples, seafood, and delicious pub fare, a try! read more

Food was definitely not worth it! Very disappointed. Took a few bites and tossed the rest. Save your money and your time.

Service is the worst no one is there and they still just can't get it done most of block island is a 1 hour wait we could sit right down and now I know why horrible. read more

It's a Irish bar, good drinks ok food. We had a burger and the codfish Ruben sandwich, they were ok we expected better. I think it was just a off day. It's conveniently located across the street from a entrance to a nice sandy part of the beach. Service was good and the owner was nice. We will try it again someday. read more

McAloon's - Bars Near Me - New Shoreham, Rhode Island

Pros: Excellent bloody Mary. Very good Greek salad. CONS: Waitress seemed to be having a bad day. Agitated by any question. Portions on the smaller side and mediocre at best clam chowder which is criminal on a island. read more

WORST. FOOD. EVER. Last night we each came in from a long day-hoping for a nice meal. We each ordered the Broiled Scallops, expecting something a little different than what we got. For 24$ one would have expected nice plump fresh scallops....what we received was a small casserole dish with quarter sized round scallops covered in a thin sauce. The scallops were rubbery and fishy-and the sauce was tasteless and watery....the grilled asparagus lacked any taste at all. The rice cake was the only thing with any redeeming quality. We called over our waitress and asked if we might return the dishes. She's took them back and exchanged them for the shrimp tacos and the pan seared sesame salmon. I'm not sure how you can fail with shrimp tacos and salmon--but, apparently it is possible. We asked the salmon be cooked medium rare-to which the waitress responded "we don't cook to temperature on salmon" (Ah-so is it pre-cooked!?!!!). The small sliver of salmon came bone dry (and I mean Sahara Desert-like!)-with three fat pieces of standard tasting asparagus-and another rice patty--all for 26$.. The tacos on the other hand came cold. The flour tortillas were cold-and inside them were TWO shrimps each (2!!). Oh-and some lettuce and tomatoes. And a side of chips. All for a whopping 15$. I realize this is island life, but for 26$ an entree - on an island where the seafood is purported to be 'fresh' -i'd expect that it actually IS fresh, and those who serve it learn how to cook it. I'm happy to pay high prices for food-provided it has taste and care put into its making. The chef here seems ambivalent. It was a busy night for the restaurant so the girls were slammed and the service slow. And while they were really nice and apologetic-the food was just WAY overpriced and awful. If you want more than bar drinks-go somewhere else. read more

McAloon's - Dry pan seared sesame salmon with rice patty.... - Bars Near Me - New Shoreham, Rhode Island

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The fish and chips is second only to what I've had on the English coast. Hands down the best in the eastern part of North America. We were greeted by staff that treated us like family. I cannot have enough praise for Stacy the waitress for making us feel welcome and like we've known each other for years! If you're on block Island, be sure to check out this place. read more

Service was excellent and friendly. Quality of food mediocre. Probably a great place for drinks and catching a game.

There are so many good places to choose from in town, don't waste your time here. They look like they only just opened and are struggling to keep customers. They had one server on and he was awful and essentially admitted it. The food was not good. The people next to us got calamari and it looked like a frozen mess with some banana peppers tossed on top. They both made a face after trying it and opted to send it back. We got mozzarella sticks for the kids and the price for your standard frozen sticks was insane. The fries were greasy. We ordered the loaded fries with cheese curds and gravy and the cheese wasn't a cheese curd... just melted cheese and the gravy tasted overwhelmingly like it was drowning in beer. Yuck. read more

We did takeout since we had the dog... husband got the Cajun Chicken Alfredo and I had the Beer-battered Fish Reuben.. both were excellent!! Both nice and warm when we picked them up, and equally delicious. The batter on the fish was perfectly fried, not too thick/heavy, and stuck to the fish well- some places have a hard time nailing this.. thanks McAloons! We'll be back! read more

We ended up not eating here or even sitting down. As we were walking into the restaurant we asked where we could park the bikes. The gentleman that was there acted as if we were bothering him and was very rude. Based on this we decided to go to the pizza place down the road. The people there were much nicer and friendly. read more

Clean, great atmosphere and location, great service - recommend the mcaloon red ale! Great burger and steak sandwich. read more

McAloon's - Bars Near Me - New Shoreham, Rhode Island

Visiting Block Island for the first time and wanted something to eat. We randomly picked McAloon's and were very happy we did!!! Food was great and very fresh!!! Our waiter was Sean and he was great!! Very personable and gave us great food recommendations!!! Would definitely recommend McAloon's!!! read more

Really enjoyed the fish and chips on a quiet Sunday in late October and the friendly waiter who took time to visitit with us newcomers to the island. read more

Good food, but make sure you know whats in your drinks that you order or the owner/bartender will personally come over and scold you about not knowing whats in your drink and to remind you how "expensive" the drink is! read more

Best Bloody Mary's in RI! A BI hangover must! Put Mcaloon's on your must do block island list.

Nice addition to the island. Decor is changed for the better. Large bar. The lobster roll is outstanding. The Rueben's are a great take on an old standard. Bartenders and wait staff are on it. read more

Excellent service, we got the Irish Poutine and clams casino which were both delicious. Tried the Irish stew and the bangers with mashed, awesome portion sizes and very tasty. The location couldn't be better and we were able to sit outside on the patio which was fun for everyone. Would definitely come back!! read more

Had a carona and left. Another foreign owned business that isn't aware that People that come to block every year don't listen to discoteka music all day. They listen to jimmy Buffett. read more