Southeast Light Delights

Stopped in with family for a few drinks. They were not busy when we walked in. We were a party of…read more6. It's off season and there were only 4 people at the bar. All tables were empty. We went to the bar to order. It's cash only. The waitress was not very friendly. It seemed like she was annoyed we walked in. I walked back to my seat. I mentioned to my family she's not nice and they all agreed. It's sad because we just left another restaurant and they were amazing. Truth we only left because they close at 3pm. I come to block island a lot. First time I stopped in and my first impression was not good.

Comfortable atmosphere. Always feels like a locals restaurant. The Mac and cheese was creamy and…read moretasted great! Loved the build your own pizza option and I applaud you for having a nondairy cheese option. Our only recommendation is watch the flatbread pizza cook time. The bottoms of ours were burnt in many areas. The Stuffie had great flavor, it shined! Loved the sweet, tangy and slightly tart sangria.

The entrance ,

Meat lovers pizza (make your own)

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Sangria

Kimberly's

4.4(116 reviews)

1.5 mi

We tried Kimberly's tonight since it was one of the only restraints open on Block Island and it was…read moreamazing! They started us with their homemade bread and olive oil. The bread was delicious! We had the white fish (cod), blackened swordfish with mango, and the open steak sandwich. The white fish dish had a flavorful breading on top of rice with mixed vegetables. The blackened swordfish was fresh and had a lovely salsa on top. The open steak sandwich with chimichurri sauce was a little chewy on the ends, but was cooked perfectly. Overall, we throughly enjoyed our dinners and would come back if we are on the island again.

From the gourmet food to our outstanding server Greta to the outdoor seating, everything was simply…read morewonderful! My husband especially appreciated the gluten free options. I was thrilled that they could accommodate for my food allergies too. The gluten free calamari was delicious with the perfect texture. My salmon had a caper sauce that made it outstanding! This place might be a bit pricey, but it's worth every penny!

Inside

Roasted asparagus and red curry mussel appetizers

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Mohegan Restaurant & Bar

3.9(266 reviews)

1.4 mi

Service was quick, efficient, and pleasant. 7 people, got a table at lunch time on a Saturday with…read moreno wait. No kid menu available but they gave them a crayon and paper. Bathroom was a bit of a mess but it was used quite a bit, almost always a line. Only complaint is price. 3 meals, one drink and $150. Lobster roll was lobster piled on top of a mix between celery, lettuce, and mayo- hardly any lobster. Food was tasty except the burger was definitely not great.

Very casual restaurant that can satisfy every patron with something from the extensive menu. I had…read morethe Mohegan Burger, which was delicious in every respect...(the blue cheese makes it!). Started with the beet salad and calamari for the table. All was good. I would not consider it fine dining, but it fits in perfectly for a casual lunch or dinner without pretension. Highly recommend.

Best Mudslide EVER

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Fairly wide bar selection

Winfield's

4.1(81 reviews)

1.5 mi

Excellent food and service. We had pizza, wings, and salad and would order all again. Highly…read morerecommend.

If you happen to be vacationing on Block Island during the summer months, you really need to give…read moreWinfield's a try. Great selection of food items skillfully prepared. Enjoy a crafted cocktail while you wait for your meal. The wine list is surprisingly good. Certainly not award winning but solid. Even though the house was busy we were taken care of with great care. Btw, we were a party of 14. Everyone left happy. Cheers.

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The Surf Block Island

The best thing about the place is the view- gorgeous view of the water and lots of outdoor seating…read more I feel somewhat neutrally about this, but there aren't any waiters really. Instead, you wait in line and order at the bar and they bring it to your table number. If you're looking for a fancy dinner, this isn't the place, but if you're looking for an option in between cheap and nice, this is the place. My boyfriend got the mac n cheese which was $16 (perhaps a little pricey). He said it wasn't very cheesy but personally I like it like that! I ordered the salmon and asked for just farro and corn instead of the succatash and goat cheese and all that, but they didn't bring any farro. I then asked for it and the guy asked me if I ordered it. I said yes, I know I did, and he said he'd go check, but he never came back. After 10-15 minutes I went to find the guy I asked and he seemed confused. He said "I couldn't find her" and I didn't know what he meant, but apparently he was looking for the girl who took my order? I guess to validate that I hadn't asked them to remove the farro? Very odd. A nice employee at the bar told him to just get me some farro (because it's really not that big of a deal) and he brought me a cold small plastic cup of unseasoned farro (pictured). Whole thing struck me as very odd and a little annoying. The dish was $29 which also felt a little expensive, especially without a big portion, but it's definitely more affordable than other places on the island. Overall, great view, but the rest of our experience was meh!

dinner on block island for the first time. all the places' menus started to look the same so we…read morepicked a place with a view and landed on the surf. it's an interesting hybrid set-up. they seat you, give you menus, but you go order at the counter, and then they bring it to your table. the brisket wasn't what we were expecting but nonetheless it was very tasty. the lobster caesar salad was my fave would get it again. it was $40 which is so wild but island prices what are you gonna do. the views were soothing.

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Photo by Read McKendree

The Barn

4.0(91 reviews)

1.1 mi

Although this rustic restaurant has earned a reputation of being one of the fanciest restaurants on…read morethe island, be prepared to spend A LOT of money on TINY portions! I appreciate that their food is "farm to table" fresh, but the portion sizes should match the prices. Our table of ten spent an average of $320 per couple, and three of the couples had split their dinners. We did order appetizers and drinks as well. I explained my food allergies to the waitress. She relayed the info to the kitchen and did her best to accommodate me. I ordered a small charcuterie without blue cheese. It came with Prosciutto, manchego cheese wedges, pitted olives, red grapes, a few crostini, and a drop of honey. For my entree, I ordered a filet mignon. It came with dollops of instant-like mashed potatoes and prosciutto wrapped asparagus. My friend ordered a filet as well but his was cooked more than the temp he ordered. Instead of medium, it came out well done... charred on the outside, no pink, and dry. Mine, on the other hand, was cooked perfectly even though mine was medium as well. Would I come back? Only for a special occasion perhaps. ‍

Excellent dinner. No complaints here. The pappardelle, specifically, was cooked to perfection.read more

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New York sour

Eli's

4.1(105 reviews)

1.4 mi

The place is quite big yet quite small. The chefs are amazing. As packed as the place was, they…read morekept up with it. They work in front of basically half the tables and always keep their cool. With as busy as they are, they don't have an enormous menu and I feel that it's better that way. I'm not sure how often they change the menu as the online page showed slightly different meals. The wait staff are plentiful and it's rather amazing how well they keep up. The way my family and I were treated upon arrival was extremely disappointing. The male host was unnecessarily disrespectful and unwelcoming from the moment we walked in, despite us being polite and having every intention of dining there. After getting a reservation online and returning, the female host/manager was also a little rude and dismissive toward us at first. That only added to the uncomfortable atmosphere we felt. Even the bartenders didn't acknowledge us. Staff would catch eye contact with us and just keep going. Thankfully, the experience improved once we were seated. Our waiter (Cam) was genuinely kind, professional, and attentive throughout the meal, and the food itself was excellent. The chefs clearly know what they're doing, because every dish was prepared beautifully and tasted amazing. It's unfortunate that such strong food and service from the waitstaff are overshadowed by the poor attitude at the front of the restaurant. A little basic respect and hospitality toward guests would make a huge difference. Growing up in the hospitality service (restaurant) then working in retail to aviation. We're all taught from the beginning. A person walks in, greet them with a smile and let them know you'll be with them shortly. Not ignore them then to be slightly rude. We all understand being busy. But don't take it out on the customers. Especially when they didn't cause your stress. I'm giving them a high score because Cam and the chefs were amazing. Even the chefs said goodnight to us and thanked us.

One of the best food places on island. Be aware that it's a small and you likely will have to wait,…read morebut it's worth it. Great service, yummy food, good drink menu, photos of cute dogs on the wall... what more could you want after a long day at the beach? The tuna nachos were to die for. They definitely had some kick! The bread basket with the garlic butter was a nice touch. I loved my salmon and the bite I took of my partner's burger was juicy and delicious. The thick seasoned fries with the burger were also great. Unfortunately we filled up on everything and didn't save room for dessert, but we will definitely have dessert next time.

Best diner special ever

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Eli's Burger

Block Island Oyster Bar and Grill

4.0(23 reviews)

1.2 mi

We didn't have a reservation but we were lucky enough to get a spot at the bar. Lively and fun and…read morewe met some new friends! Drinks were perfect and the Lazy Man Lobster was really good but super filling.

We loved all 5 appetizers and the perfect bistro table located next to the fountain. It's a…read morecharming place with beautifully manicured grounds. The food was excellent. Service excellent. Would absolutely return

Flourless chocolate cake

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Delicious martini on the back patio.

Ballard's Beach Resort

3.1(270 reviews)

1.3 mi

Its a block island staple for sure…read more Located right off the ferry landing you cant miss it. I only ate at the restaurant and didnt use any of the other facilities so will only comment on the restaurant portion. Its got pretty standard beach eats. Menu is pretty extensive. I ended up ordering the lobster roll. It was just okay. The bread just didnt do it for me. Many people in my group commented that the food was a bit salty. Service was great though. My main gripe was the weak drinks. You feel like you are somewhere in the Caribbean when you are on this resort but the weak slushy drinks were the buzz kill. Oh wait a minute. No buzz kill to be had because I never got buzzed to begin with. Probably best to stick with drinks thst you know have an exact amount of alcohol. Have a good time everybody.

When most people hear of Ballard's Beach Resort, they associate it with getting off the ferry and…read moreday drinking out of pineapples on the beach. You can't beat the lively music, crazy waves, and stunning views. Sadly, if you're not staying overnight on the island, then you probably would not know that they offer an amazing dinner nightly from 7 to 10 PM that is worth way more than they're charging. I ordered the filet special for $19 which included filet mignon, fingerling, potatoes, and asparagus. While the portion size didn't allow for leftovers, it was plenty to fill me up after a day of walking around and beaching it. When our server Diana came over to the table to take our order, I explained my allergies. She wrote everything down and personally spoke to the bartender and the chef who were both willing to accommodate my needs. I love a good dirty martini, but because of my allergy to red peppers, I often cannot have a dirty martini at restaurants because the olive juice has had olives with pimentos in them or the olives have been placed with cherries which I'm also allergic to. Diana went above and on by securing a jar of green olives that did not have pimentos and had the bartender make my drinks using that. Talk about exceptional service! When the food was brought out, Shawn, the manager, personally came over to see to it that I was all set. he conversed easily with my husband and me and had us smiling and laughing in no time. That's a rare gift! Ballards is very lucky to have him as a manager representing their establishment. If you're looking for something other than filet mignon, you'll be happy to know that they also offer a lobster special from 7 to 10 PM that is $20. We saw quite a few plates go by, and let me just tell you they were the biggest lobsters I've ever seen!!! My husband and I will be back for sure. He loved his gluten free Mac and cheese with lobster, and I loved my filet! The sunset dinner deals will have us and our friends coming back. This genius deal, stunning view, delicious food, and exceptional service have turned us into new customers!

Dining area

Lobster Roll

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Award-Winning Clam Chowder

The Oar

3.5(345 reviews)

2.4 mi

Part of my Block Island tradition is enjoying a lobster club sandwich at The Oar, and this trip I…read morecame with a group of nine. When we checked in, we were told we were the only large party, yet we ended up waiting what felt like an hour. When I mentioned this to our waitress, she snapped back that it had been "39 minutes." I asked her to double-check, and soon after we were told our table was being cleaned and would be ready in 10 minutes. When we walked up, the manager George, who I've seen here throughout more than a decade of visits, was his usual warm and genuine self. He personally apologized for the delay, and that sincerity more than made up for the rocky start. Once seated, our experience turned around completely. Our waitress Lindsay was an absolute gem! Kind, attentive, and patient, even with three fussy kids in the mix. The food was excellent as always, and The Oar continues to deliver on the reasons it remains a staple in my Block Island rotation.

Take it or leave it on The Oar. We had heard amazing things about it and were told it was a must…read morestop when on Block Island. The food was just okay; nothing too special. It's a pretty large menu which is good to please a large crowd though. It took a while for our server to come back to us when we needed drink and water refills, to order food, and get the check. However, getting seated was super fast. We were expecting to wait a little while on a Saturday for lunch, but it was a well oiled machine of us checking in our front and getting us seated. It is a pretty view out to the water: exactly what you'd expect from a Block Island restaurant. The oars all over are also a cute tradition too!