A wonderful place to visit. food is so fresh so tasty and the service is fast. This is one of the places you must visit if you're around town. There is nothing better than a good view. Good food good people around you. read more

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The food was pretty good and there's only outdoor seating. Pricing was slightly high for the portion size. The tuna taco was overcooked and I ordered the sweet and spicy scallop roll but it was neither sweet nor spicy. read more

Monahan's Clam Shack - Tuna taco - Seafood Near Me - Narragansett, Rhode Island

Everybody has an opinion and mine is that Monahan's makes my favorite, most memorable, consistently perfect and delicious, lobster roll. And Lee could not believe how amazing the whole belly clams were, the sandwich & 1/2 pint being the same helping of clams, so why not go with the 15.99 vs 21.99 ? The clear chowder, meh. Broth is fabulous but was loaded w potatoes and few clams. But a great broth. A view, clean and cozy tables. What more an one ask for. We arrived to be the second person on line at 10:50 am on the Sunday of labor Day weekend, parked right in front of the window, easy peasy. Would I necessarily wait 30-45 minutes. YES ! But 1-2 hours, no, I would return at a less busy time (mid week, rainy day etc) We had just completed 2 weeks sampling fresh seafood coming from New Hampshire & then Acadia, down the east coast to be able to say that Monahan's is a solid, memorable choice. You don't care for it here ? Don't like the view ? Feel the line is too long ? Blah Blah Blah, then don't come here. And I might add that the price of the Lobster Roll remained 27.99 from last season, which was a surprise. Up the coast, they were going for 28-50 dollars (a pathetically small 8 oz. roll at Luke's Lobster in Portland) read more

Monahan's Clam Shack - Amazing, I've had a bunch this year and this remains my fav. Hot ! - Seafood Near Me - Narragansett, Rhode Island

Yummy fish reuben and lobster rolls. We ordered takeout. I would love to try the seaside tables once it gets a bit warmer.

It's 2025 and it's still 4 stars. Just a few updates: the games int eh rear of the building are now tables and they have closed in the patio with glass barriers. Smart move! It doesn't block the view. Plus the ice cream shack now has more flavors. Also, the frozen sangria hit the spot! As a true Rhode Islanders I love clamcakes and chowder. read more

Monahan's Clam Shack - Seafood Near Me - Narragansett, Rhode Island

Well let's start from the top . Service was great I got the hot lobster roll with butter on the side 8.9 fried clam strip dinner .7.5 Cheeseburgers amazingly good 8.9 Hotdog split top buttered roll Clam chowder with clam cakes 10 I've at at the best and forgot my local gems can't wait to come back scenery was also beautiful ocean whit a lot of Charm read more

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I had heard so many great things about Monahan's, this was definitely one of those places we had to visit while in Rhode Island. There were so many options on the menu that it was overwhelming, but I ended up ordering what the locals would've gotten. Their famous clam chowder that comes with 3 clam cakes and a Narraganset beer. I have to tell you, this is probably the best clam chowder I've ever had, truly. loaded with clam, really delicious flavor. I personally make clam chowder from time to time but it's never like this. Bravo to the chef. The clam cakes however, that's kind of a different story. I was not a fan, they hardly had any clams in there, and it felt like eating a savory donut that had too much baking soda or baking powder in the mixture. My mom also agreed, and we ended up actually leaving most of it behind. My mom ordered the shrimp tacos because she didn't want anything fried and they were great. Overall great food, add to the fact that you're facing that beautiful beach, I'd definitely come back for that chowder and maybe something else. read more

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Last visit of 2025, Labor Day! Still worth the trip from Westchester County, New York! We added the clear Clam Chowder to our order! Absolutely delicious! Five stars for sure! Service and ambience spectacular as usual! read more

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I declare thee an EXCELLENT clam shack. Clearly, I'm not the first to get to Monahan's but I'll give you my experience. It was a dreary Wednesday in August. We were staying nearby and I had bookmarked Monahan's so we went for it, around 11:30am. We waited only about 15 minutes for our food, which was FREAKING AWESOME. First let me tell you that when I bookmarked the restaurant, a few hours later I saw a tik tok of a lady who said she was from Narraganset and moving away from the area and she HAD TO HAVE one last "fish reuben" from this place. When I saw the menu, I knew that's what I had to have. So, for 3 of us we ordered: two fish reubens, a crab cake sandwich, a half pint of clam strips and a small onion rings and small fries. The prices were surprisingly cheap for a place smack dab in a tourist area. The food was SO GOOD. First the clam strips were quite tender and tasty. The fish reuben was absolutely perfect, on grilled rye with swiss, 1,000 island dressing and slaw. I didn't try the crab cake sammy but it was huge and my mom loved it. The fries were not my favorite style (they have a coating on them-not for me) but the o-rings were serviceable. Great spot for some seafood at nice prices. read more

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Good seafood restaurant by the water! We went around 6pm on a summer Thursday night and we waited about 45 mins on line but after ordering, food came within 10-15 mins which wasn't too bad! line was pretty long though so I would definitely expect to wait on line especially if you were coming around dinner time! The clam chowder was really great! Lobster roll was also good for $28 you do get a lot of lobster meat! Parking was also a little hard due to the amount of people so please also take that into consideration! All in all it was a great experience it wasn't too hard to find a table to fit our party and views definitely was an added bonus. read more

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This is the place to be in Narragansett for lunch or dinner after the beach all food is exceptional, but their tuna tacos are out of this world I always get them and the coconut shrimp. I eat here probably once a week. They have a bar that serves beer, wine and frozen drinks and if you're smart, you'll grab yourself a frozen drink to enjoy while you wait in the line which can be off putting but it does go fast, especially with a cold drink in your hand. And it's totally worth it. I would say negatives would be parking, but everybody seems to make it work. You can enjoy your food outside at the picnic tables or even take it down to the beach or on the seawall tons of options. They also have Jenga in the back and an ice cream shop so it's perfect to bring kids and it's dog friendly! Along with the beach below. read more

Monahan's Clam Shack - Tuna tacos - Seafood Near Me - Narragansett, Rhode Island

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Ambiance...perfect coastal setting with ample outdoor tables with umbrellas! Only downfall is limited parking so prepare to walk. Lobster rolls are amazing, best in the state. French fries were perfectly cooked and my husband liked the Cole slaw. There is regularly a long line but once you order, the food comes out quickly. read more

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There is like no clam in the clam cake but retrospectively i think thats kind of ok? Btw theyre like big puffy savory funnel cake donuts for those who dont know (like myself prior to yday.) I wld have loved if there was more clam but they were still totally delicious (and likely PERF with the chowder, which i wld have gotten if i ate meat). I truly love american seafood and a beachside shack so this was perf to me read more

Monahan's Clam Shack - Clam cakes, cole slaw, scallop sandwich - Seafood Near Me - Narragansett, Rhode Island

So.. we are moving soon, and I'm incredibly sad that I won't be able to have Monahan's fish Reubens anymore. It's my go to every time we come here. I get the fish Reuben with an extra side of dressing, a side of fries, and occasionally will get some calamari. They serve alcohol too with a couple of draft options (I think it's usually Whalers Rise and another local beer, but I don't remember). It's a scenic spot right on the water, and they bring your food out to you. The service is pretty quick. I'll miss this place, for sure! read more

We ate lunch here while in town visiting family. It's a cute seaside restaurant with ourdoor seating and a nice view. Hubby and I both had the fried fish tacos which were delicious. The new England clam chowder was great. The clam cakes weren't our favorite though and kind of just tasted like hush puppies. I'd come here again for sure, but I'd skip the clam cakes. read more

Wow, what a welcome surprise! I didn't expect such a short wait at the tail end of summer, but the food was so good a long wait would have been worth it! I've been going to the Holy Trinity of Clam Shacks - Aunt Carries, George's and Champlin's - since I was a mere winnow. But I was already in the neighborhood so I figured I'd check out Monahans. Am I glad I did! The line moved quickly and my order came out in record time. The clam cakes and chowder special was the way to go. 3 perfectly cooked cakes with just the right crispy exterior and plenty of clams, and a cup of rich white chowder perfect for dunking. Best of all was the price, as was everything else on the menu. Some real creative specials I'll have to try like swordfish tacos and a fish Reuben sandwich. Highly recommend this great spot and my Clam Shack Trinity has now expanded to a Quartet! read more

This roadside restaurant is located near the water Bay and a very popular spot for both locals and tourists. The hot lobster roll with butter was exceptionally delicious. We also had a cup of white clam chowder. A winning combination. The self service very good and casual setting perfect! read more

Monahan's Clam Shack - Seafood Near Me - Narragansett, Rhode Island

We were camping close by the gentleman inside the guard desk gave us a clam shack location, which we saw on the way in, but we couldn't remember the name I looked up the location and found this place which we were so happy. It was amazing they gave you a lot for your money. We ordered the whole belly clams also ordered coconut shrimp and the flounder dinner read more

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Monahans is awesome. Yes, it is totally touristy, but I also met a bunch of local standing in line. I have been more than once and there is a really good mix of both. They have a pretty extensive menu with something for everyone. The best part about it is the location. It is right on the water with beautiful views of the ocean. Great overall chill vibe. Picnic tables, and umbrellas, refreshments, and even a nice bathroom. You can order online or in person, and the food comes out pretty quickly. I had the fish and chips and it was delicious. The flounder was perfectly cooked. I would highly recommend this place and I will definitely be back. read more

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We stopped just for the onion rings and wish we would've taken a photo!! So good and crunchy. The best onion rings we've both had hands down. They just tasted FRESH. Onions were sliding out. Wasn't too oily etc. yum read more

Catching up on a yelp draft. We came here in the summer of 2023. Just happened upon this little shack and we really enjoyed the lobster rolls! Would definitely recommend this location. read more

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This spot is so worth the stop for both the food and the view. .The long line for food is just that, long but OMG the eats are so yummy you will quickly forget the wait. The staff brings your order to your outdoor table. As we were waiting yesterday I saw them cleaning off tables each time they were vacated for the next lucky customer. We enjoyed coconut shrimp and calamari, both of which were delicious but the calamari was stellar! MMMMM I want more! read more

After reading good reviews, we decided to get lunch to go here today in Narragansett. We came here once before two years ago, and the food is remembered as okay. Not today! Two lobster Rolls at $28. each. One cold and one hot. Rolls were too bready, and NOT toasted. Buttered? Why not use traditional New England hot dog rolls typically used for making lobster rolls? Lobster in hot roll was dry and had no butter flavor and no butter served on the side. It did not taste good. Not eaten. Sadly, tossed out. Clam strip roll. Greasy clams. Over fried. Not eaten. Fried fish plate. Over fried dry fish. But the Onion Rings and coleslaw were excellent. Huge Clam Cakes were greasy and fried too long! Outside was too crispy. Very disappointing!!! We are annual visitors to the area. If you want much better food by a mile go to Iggy's in nearby Narragansett and Champlins in Galilee. We will not go to Monahan's again. There were too many problems with the food. Waste of money! Check out my pics. read more

In my opinion this is the best place to grab lunch in Gansett in the summer. Yes, their lobster rolls are great (both hot and cold) -- they're consistently practically overflowing with lobster unlike many other restaurants in the area. But, don't stop there! Love their scallop roll and fish tacos too. Sometimes we'll even stop in for a simple burger or hot dog. Maybe the best part is the view, whether you decide to eat at the restaurant or take it to go to enjoy on the sea wall. The only downside is the VERY long line pretty much all summer, but if you go early enough during the week you can sometimes dodge it. I grew up here and live here all year round and it is always on the agenda when people come to visit. read more

Monahan's Clam Shack - Lobster rolls, scallop roll, and fries - Seafood Near Me - Narragansett, Rhode Island

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This is a fry shack near the beach. No frills. The food and service is adequate, the seating is adequate, the drinks are adequate. Nothing stands out, but it is predictable, clean, and you can get a beer. We will be back when in the area. read more

Monahan's Clam Shack - Seafood Near Me - Narragansett, Rhode Island

Oh Monahans, you could be, and have been, so much better! Fried clams in clam roll were so overcooked, roll was hardly cooked but greasy. Fish Reuben sandwich was 1/16" thick and mostly batter. We have really enjoyed other meals. Please do better. read more

It was just okay here. The chowder was good. The clamcake was good. The fried clams were just awful. Unfortunately that's why we drove an hour was for some fried clams. They were small belly over cooked and they tasted like the grease was old. Anyway, if you're looking for fried clams....go elsewhere. read more

10 stars - this is not a fancy spot or anything like that, but they do what they do perfectly! Fried fish, lobster rolls, burgers and fries, chicken fingers. Amazing place for kids and in the back they have delicious ice cream. Try the milk shake! Frozen wine drinks also seem quite tasty. The service is mostly self service but any of the staff are extremely helpful! Monahan's is clean, and you have ocean views, which is nice if you like an ocean view! Lines can be long in summer but worth the wait. read more

I love this place! It was my third time coming here and I got the stuffed clams and grilled tuna tacos. Both were amazing and came quickly after I ordered. The line was long but worth it for the food and there was street parking along the road. My only complaint were the flies that kept flying all over our food, so I kind of wish they had fly traps out. Overall it's a great place and I love the food! read more

Monahan's Clam Shack - Stuffed clams and tuna tacos - Seafood Near Me - Narragansett, Rhode Island

The epitome of New England clams shacks. Located along the waterfront with outdoor dining in a great locations with great views. We went in May for lunch. They serve up a great creamy claw chowda, it's thick n' chunky with an abundance of potatoes and melt in your mouth tender clams. The cold lobster roll is as fresh as they get with a layer of lettuce to assist the bun in keeping the chunks of meat in its place. We ordered ahead and got it to go. Ate it in our RV which we parked along the waterfront with some spectacular views. It was great for great people watching,too. We ordered directly from their website and went to the drink line for pick up, It avoided the long lunch line wait. What a great way to spend a Sunny Sunday Afternoon in Narragansett. read more

Monahan's Clam Shack - New England Creamy Clam Chowder , Cold Lobster Roll. Shrimp Basket and chicken tenders to go. - Seafood Near Me - Narragansett, Rhode Island

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Closed now for the winter . We love both Charlestown and Narragansett locations with the latter being a place we take visitors because of the view. The food is good and they have some interesting dishes. The "weirdest" one is the "Fish Reuben" which is incredibly good! Fried fresh flounder on a Reuben (with Swiss cheese and coleslaw) on toasted bread is crazy good. I debated trying it for months, and can say I have eaten several since giving in to my curiosity. The only downside to this classic clam shack is the wait. A very popular place, there can be an extended wait to place your order, giving you a while to think about what you will order, and how delicious it will be! read more

Hour long line but worth it Hot lobster roll Maryland lump crab cakes No complaints but..... One crab cake was warm the other was cold read more

Monahan's Clam Shack - Hot lobster roll & Maryland crab cakes - Seafood Near Me - Narragansett, Rhode Island

What an awesome spot.. Beautiful view of Narragansett beach, perfect weather, and delicious seafood? SIGN ME UP! This was our first time trying Monahan's and is now one of our favorite spots to go to towards the beaches for seafood. We had mozzarella sticks, onion rings, calamari, popcorn shrimp, clam strip plate, & clam cakes w/ chowder. All were delicious. The service was friendly and fast for having a decent size line. There is several pic nic tables on the side of the building along with in the back of the building as well. The menu had plenty of great classic seafood options that will please just about anybody along with a small ice cream shop connected in the back for an after lunch treat. 10/10 read more

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A yummy, casual spot with a very positive staff. You can't beat the views & the prices aren't bad either. I'm an out-of-towner and I just loved the experience. I thoroughly enjoyed their fish Reuben which was crunchy & creamy. Onion rings were pretty standard. I would encourage anyone to stop by for a bite! read more

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This place is a must-stop if you're in the area! Great food, friendly staff, and beautiful views. Get the lobster roll! read more

Monahan's Clam Shack - Hot lobster roll and popcorn shrimp - Seafood Near Me - Narragansett, Rhode Island

Very accommodating for my food allergies! Accidentally messed up my order at first but quickly corrected the order. Staff was very helpful. Delicious grilled ahi tuna tacos! read more

Beautiful roadside clam shack with a killer view and eclectic menu. I had the Sweet and Sour Scallop roll Special which was excellent. The lobster roll was huge, the fish sandwich perfectly seasoned, and the fries fresh. We all enjoyed the regional "clam cakes" which are more like a hush puppy rather than a crab cake. Dont let the long line formed out front fool you, they know how to move a huge amount of customers with friendly efficient service. read more

On our Rhode Island trip, we wanted to try Monahan's Clam Shack. There is a parking lot and a seating area in the back. We ordered a Bowl of White Chowder ($7.50), 1/2 pint of Grilled Sea Scallops ($25.99), Clam Strip Roll ($12.99), and Fried Fresh Flounder Tacos ($11.99). White Chowder was creamy and flavorful. There was a good amount of potatoes inside, but wish there were a little more clam pieces. The sea scallops are usually served fried, but they were able to just grill them for us. Scallops were meaty and tasted nice with lemon juice. We never had clam strips before, but it was okay. You taste more of the batter than clams. There was no sauce that went along with it, so as a roll it was plain. Fried Flounder Tacos were overflowing with fish, over a bed of lettuce, topped with mango, and what tasted like a horseradish sauce. I enjoyed this. My only regret was not ordering the lobster roll to try here, because another place we went for lobster rolls was very disappointing. read more

Monahan's Clam Shack - Seafood Near Me - Narragansett, Rhode Island

Froze portion was tiny. Food was amazing. Shrimp taco was full of fresh shrimp with amazing toppings. Lobster roll was so buttery & huge, best I've ever had. read more

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Wonderful night here. It is a walk up stand with tables in the back and side. Don't let the deter you. It will be long, but we did it with three kids 10 and under. It's fine and goes fast. Everything we ordered was delicious! The scallops were so perfectly cooked. We had a wonderful musician playing with a john Mayer vibe but was perfect. Not loud and overwhelming. We will be back! read more

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