Southeast Light Delights

We had a great experience at Poor Man's Pub. The outdoor seating is dog-friendly, which was a huge…read moreplus for us, and the atmosphere around the wood-fired oven makes for a fun place to relax. The menu has a large variety of options, from wood-fired pizzas and burgers to pulled pork and brisket sandwiches. We ordered the 12-inch wood-fired pizza with pepperoni, sausage, and peppers, and it was excellent. The crust was light, thin, and had that delicious wood-fired flavor. I also appreciated that they used thin slices of sausage instead of sausage crumbles--it made every bite better. The brisket sandwich was also very tasty and full of flavor. My only suggestion would be to serve it on a sturdier roll, such as a Kaiser or torpedo roll, instead of white toast, since the bread fell apart pretty quickly. Overall, the food was delicious, the service was great, and the dog-friendly patio makes this a place we'll definitely visit again. I'd happily recommend Poor Man's Pub.

Stopped in for lunch! It's a way bigger spot than we remembered! Definitely good for groups…read more The service was attentive and efficient. Overall everyone was happy and agreed it's a good lunch spot. I actually loved my pizza and so did everyone that got pizza. The salads are huge! We didn't love the plastic forks and knives....

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Meat lovers pizza (make your own)

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Kimberly's

4.4(117 reviews)

1.5 mi

The food here was delicious. I had a beer salad with roasted asparagus that was good. The service…read morewas quick, we didn't have to wait long for our food. Stop by.

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.

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Roasted asparagus and red curry mussel appetizers

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Mohegan Restaurant & Bar

3.9(271 reviews)

1.4 mi

My favorite place to go to on the island. Food is always…read moreamazing. The service is top tier. Have had everything on the menu multiple times and have never been disappointed. Go to the bar meet Alex and sit waterside and watch the sun set No need to go anywhere else on this island. Other than for site seeing. Excellent everything! Favorite spot. It's my must have every visit

Love the atmosphere and service here. Servers are super attentive and anticipate needs (glass of…read morewater, extra napkins, a second beverage, time between salad/soup and main course). Drinks are meh....but the entrees WOW!! And the amount of food -way more than I could eat! I had the udon noodle salad it was huge!! I should have stopped there because it was delicious and filling! The Fra Diavolo called out to me though and I'm so glad it did. By far the best seafood Fra Diavolo I've ever had! The spice, the sauce, the amount of seafood!!! Everything was so fresh, tender, juicy and cooked perfectly. My hubby had the swordfish, he said it was much better than the two other places he had swordfish at while on Block Island. The atmosphere is cozy and romantic. This is one of our very favorite restaurants.

Yellowfin tuna app

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Fairly wide bar selection

Winfield's

4.1(84 reviews)

1.5 mi

The service was excellent, the drinks were well portioned and the prices where reasonable. In a…read moretourist area it is easy to overpay for subpar food. This is not the case here. The food and the price were on point given the location. Open air atmosphere made it a hit. The Captain knows island food and this place suits the bill!! Tell em the Captain sent ya.

The food here was great. Our waitress was Lisa, and she was really nice and attentative when it…read morecame to making sure we had what we needed and if we needed anything else. Everything was great, though the hostess who greeted us didn't seem very welcoming. It looked like she was having an off day, but we still really enjoyed the rest of our experience.

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Scallops

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The Surf Block Island

Great views, easy ordering at bar and great food. Couldn't be easier after getting off the ferryread more

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!

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The Barn

4.0(95 reviews)

1.1 mi

This place is a hidden gem! We've been coming to Block Island for the past seven years and only…read morejust discovered The Barn. It ended up being the best meal of our trip! We made reservations for 5:30 pm, arrived a little early, and they seated us right away. We started with cocktails, and complimentary bread arrived shortly after. For appetizers, we ordered the brussel sprouts, octopus, and lamb lollipops. The brussel sprouts were my personal favorite, but everything was outstanding. For our entrées, we had the halibut, scallops, and bouillabaisse. The halibut was absolutely incredible and my favorite, though every dish was delicious and beautifully prepared. We finished with the key lime tart. It's on the smaller side, so if you're sharing with more than two people, I'd recommend ordering a couple of different desserts. We sat in the enclosed patio style dining room, which had large windows, gorgeous views, and lots of natural light. It felt like you were dining outside while still being indoors. They also have a more intimate indoor dining room with low lighting and a cozy ambiance. One of the coolest features is the open kitchen, where you can watch the chefs prepare food. Our waiter was fantastic! He was attentive, took the time to answer all of our questions, and even helped us narrow down our dinner choices when we couldn't decide. We'll definitely be back the next time we're on Block Island. Highly recommend!

The food was amazing. The host/hostess left a lot to be desired. They were essentially just rude…read moreand none of us appreciated it. The wait staff were pleasant, once you were sitting. The bartenders also ignored people unless they were seated. It was very busy and for the amount of business they do, you would think they would treat the clientele a bit nicer. The chefs deserve all the credit there. The rest, not so much.

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Stuffed clams with chorizo

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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.

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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

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Stuffies.

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Delicious martini on the back patio.

Ballard's Beach Resort

3.1(274 reviews)

1.3 mi

Been here for dinners last couple of years during our week on BI. Started with the Tiki Nachos…read morethat our phenomenal waiter suggested and they were GREAT. Wife had the Pineapple Chicken which she loved and I agreed was tasty tasty. I had the classic Hot Lobster roll which great. For a $3 upcharge you can get onion rings & they are a definitely worth it. They had a musician playing inside which was a little loud but pretty good. So happy we sat outside and were able to watch the ocean.

I only went here once, but the place itself is really nice. It's huge, with seating right on the…read morebeach, a big indoor bar, and a couple of outdoor bars too. The views are beautiful, they had a live band playing, and frozen cocktail machines, so the atmosphere was definitely fun. Unfortunately the service didn't match the setting. We were there with a big group for a birthday, and although they did separate my check like I asked they got my order wrong three different times. They brought me out the complete wrong steak with fries at first and I was so confused because my mean came with rice not fries and we're midallions not a full steak. The waitress said "why didn't you say that, that's what you ordered" and the person next to me was like "umm no she ordered the madallians" because I literally did. By the time I finally got the right meal, everyone else had already finished eating. Honestly I didn't even want it anymore but I ate it because I was tired of sending it back. What really bothered me was how it was handled. After three mistakes and having to talk to someone (more than one person) multiple times, they only took $13 off the $44 Carne Asada Filet. It felt like they didn't really care how frustrating the experience was, especially since everyone else had to wait for me to eat. If the person sitting next to me hadn't spoken up for me, I probably would have just stayed quiet. At least they got the wine right ‍ The location is awesome, and I really wanted to love this place, but based on my experience, the service needs a lot of improvement.

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Lobster Roll

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The Oar

3.5(351 reviews)

2.4 mi

Came for lunch and sat on the deck! We don't love picnic tables to sit at, so we opted for inside…read more A nice view of Great Salt Pond. The server was very friendly and attentive! The watermelon sangria was not as sweet as I had thought, and I didn't love it but it was doable. The rum runner was definitely a better choice! All of the food was great! The edamame were yummy, and we all loved the seared tuna was so good!!! The sushi was fresh and delicious! The lobster BLT was perfect! The Caesar wraps had lots of mahi in them and a good dressing! Mahi tacos were also enjoyed and everyone had cleared plates! The dishes don't come with anything (except a tiny thing of cole slaw which was just OK). We got a side of each of the fries and the portions weren't huge - but it was fine since we had plenty of food!! We actually looking forward to coming back for lunch!

Must have the mudslide for a vacation moment-it is dessert-level yummy! Great service. And a view…read moreof the water while you enjoy sushi or we loved the tacos and edamame. Great spot for larger groups or if you have kiddos with you.

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Lobster grilled cheese

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Love the painted paddles people bring in that get hung up.

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We have a new Block Island tradition. We bike to the Southeast Lighthouse and have a Lobster Grilled Cheese sandwich from the food truck, Southeast Light Delights. So creamy and delicious. No need to add anything extra to it. Grilled cheese perfection! read more

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The food here was delicious. I had a beer salad with roasted asparagus that was good. The service…read morewas quick, we didn't have to wait long for our food. Stop by.

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The Beachead

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HAVE NEVER been disappointed here. Last year ate here twice with family at loved it. This year only…read moremy wife and I, due to some medication she is very picky about "thinking" of food smells and she attacked it last night Had the truffle fries and the order is way more than two people should eat, yet we did!!!! She had the fried clams which is also a very generous portion and she loved it. I had the Teriyaki Steak Tips and they were also delicious. Service was very attentive & on point. We sat outside since it was nice evening and enjoyed it. Mudslide was ok, I should have stuck to my Jack & Ginger.... Have four more nights on the island so extremely likely will be eating here again.

This place is right across from the beach with indoor and outdoor seating. The service was good and…read morethe food was as well. I took a picture of everyone else's food and forgot to take one of mine! I hada chicken salad.

The Oar

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