What a quirky little place! You must place your order at the outside window. It was off season, cold and rainy but thankfully they have indoor seating. The service was excellent. We had the Rhode Island chowder. It was warm and full of clams and potatoes. Hubby and I shared a lobster roll and fries. I still think $30 is pricy for a lobster roll but I will say this one was overflowing with meat. They were even nice enough to cut the roll in half and halved the fried. Don't be disappointed with the size in the pic. I took the smaller half And the fries were great! Hot, crispy outside and fluffy inside. read more

St Clair Annex - Half lobster roll and fries. - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Westerly, Rhode Island

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What a cute shop! Ended my beach day with a sweet treat after catching the sunset on East Beach. The line moves in a really weird way and usually just results in some people choosing their own path. I think everyone at the window does a great job of getting everyone their order quickly. I got a double scoop of coffee Oreo and salted caramel chip in a cup. I didn't get a lot of coffee flavor from the coffee oreo, it tasted more like chocolate than anything. The salted caramel was delicious! read more

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If you're in town, this is a must stop by for some of the most unique ice cream flavors I've encountered. I got to try "Fresh Peach" as curiosity got the best of me and it's surprisingly really good. Don't remember what the other flavor we got, but that was also good. Lines can be long, but worth the wait. read more

St Clair Annex - Menu - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Westerly, Rhode Island

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Food good enough to eat and go. It's an order at the counter and try to find a table kind of place! Seating inside and outside, no bathrooms. Got the CLEAR clam chowder, honestly it was good and filling. Tried the chicken tenders and fries, it was decent. read more

St Clair Annex - Clear clam chowder and chicken tenders - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Westerly, Rhode Island

St. Clair Annex is a historic restaurant and ice cream parlor that opened in Watch Hill, Rhode Island in 1887. It was founded by the Nicholas Family. The historic establishment offers over 30 flavors of ice cream which are produced on the premises in small batches. In addition to the signature ice cream, the business also offers sandwiches, burgers, hotdogs, lobster rolls, grilled cheeses, fries, chicken tenders, salads and soups. Today the St. Clair Annex is owned by fourth-generation owner James Nicholas, who took over for his parents George and Joann when they retired in 2021. My family and I recently visited St. Clair Annex for the first time. We were visiting some friends of ours who were vacationing in the area. After we visited the Watch Hill Flying Horse Carousel, we decided to head next door for some delicious ice cream. I ordered a cup of "Peppermint Crunch", my wife had a cup of "Fresh Peach", our older son had a cup of "Oreo", and our younger son had a cup of "Vanilla". We were all very happy with our choices. This was delicious homemade ice cream! If you find yourself in Watch Hill on a warm day then make sure to stop at St. Clair Annex for some ice cream! read more

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Lobster roll was good! Big chunks of lobster and some celery on a buttered toasted roll. The New England clam chowder was good too albeit could've used some more salt. Their fries were the best part of our meal. They're so crispy! The ice cream was good too - the standard hard flavors you see everywhere and chocolate/vanilla soft serve. We'd return. read more

St Clair Annex - Lobster roll, fries, and New England clam chowder - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Westerly, Rhode Island

Typical ice cream spot. Sundae was huge, but should be for $18. Mediocre service - three people inside but only one window open. A large group was undecided and took the servers time for over 15 minutes. The other two workers just leaned against the counter. We actually left and circled back - but if there would have been another option, we would have taken it. read more

St Clair Annex - Ice cream sundae - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Westerly, Rhode Island

Cute little spot in center of watch hill - perfect to get a little scoop. Great central location with great homemade ice cream. Rather quick service but expect normal portion sizes and cash only- CASH ONly- have an atm on site but just fyi. Overall nice little treat with various flavors read more

St Clair Annex - Coffee Oreo - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Westerly, Rhode Island

I opted for a sweet treat after spending the afternoon at Napatree Point Conservation Area and the walk-up window at the St. Claire Annex was just what the doctor ordered. The ice cream here is heavenly. So creamy and very flavorful. Located in the heart of Watch Hill's downtown area, this location has plentiful outdoor seating to enjoy your treat. This restaurant makes their ice cream on the premises which means nice surprises like hefty chunks of chocolate chips and the like. I had the coffee Oreo (yummy) and salted caramel chip (amazing). The price was a little steep for what I usually anticipate spending for the volume received but it was well worth the investment. The staff were very helpful and quick to scoop. Note: Credit cards are only accepted for bills over $10. read more

Fast, friendly service with a great variety of flavors and options. Excellent Pistachio and Black Cherry Chocolate Chip hard ice cream! Kid approved as well! read more

Come to St Claire if you want to deal with prejudice and ecocentrism ... In summary I was told they opened in a few minutes and then watched them serve every Caucasian person.... Not to mention when I went to take a seat because I have an illness that requires chemotherapy and affects my legs was basically forced out by the owner walking towards me (who could see my mobility issue) when I simply asked when they were seating patrons. *** This was the owner; description bald with glasses and of course non ethic. Problem they were serving every non ethnic disabled person... terrible and would avoid unless you want to deal with conscious bias by staff and owner. I guess it's one of those sit in the back of the bus establishments or in this case outside. If you are Afro Latina or have an illness go somewhere else because apparently they serve the confederates... My star is a negative 5 read more

St Clair Annex - Avoid unless you want to be treated with disrespect and blatant obtuseness. - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Westerly, Rhode Island

The $10 minimum on CC's: Double scoop (very small) 8.26. Girl says $10 minimum, so I add a glass of milk 2.75. This adds up to 11.01. But then the receipt totaled $12.00. Ripoff programed into the cash register and shows on the receipt. See photo. read more

St Clair Annex - Extra 99 cents programmed into cash register. - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Westerly, Rhode Island

Stopped in for a quick "grinder" before heading to the beach and it was just alright. We ordered an Italian grinder for $13.95 and a large soda for $4. The actual sandwich itself looked decent, the bread was perfectly toasted with a ton of fresh veggies on it, but the meat portion was underwhelming. If you are going to charge $14 for a sandwich, please make sure the meat portion meets what your charging, it was 2-3 slices of meat, making exactly one layer of protein. See attached photo for my fresh veggie sandwich! Happy eatings! read more

Whoever invented the Cranberry Praline Pecan deserves a raise. But it's kind of annoying to show up 30 minutes before close and the couple young guys working have the entire shop closed up and aren't offering anything except ice cream cones. Not even toppings..not even sprinkles! You work til close then for 30 minutes after to clean up, not the other way around lol. Wish I couldn't tried more! read more

Heard of this place when I did advance research in the area. This popular place is right by the entrance of the carousel and beach, and you can order at the window conveniently. We wanted to eat on the beach but many patrons grab one of the many tables on their deck. We didn't do ice cream and just ordered chicken tenders, hot dog and grilled cheese with tomato. Next time I'll try the lobster salad. Not overly crowded on a Friday afternoon and window service was very pleasant. read more

What a let down....we have been craving great ice cream and we decided to get some pistachio from St Clair Annex. This time, the pistachio tasted fake, perfumey, not natural at all. It tasted like the inexpensive ice cream pistachio flavors that you get at the grocery store. Very disappointed. Guys, quality needs to be consistent. Getting cheaper ingredients can lower your costs, but your revenue will decrease as customers are not going to come back. read more

The raspberry chocolate chip ice cream was yummy .however they really delayed the coffee which they said would be out in 5 mins but took 25 mins . The shop is located in a very nice locality and has a great beach nearby . read more

loyal customer disappointed. i usually go with friends and happen to be alone this week. i wanted to get an ice cream today. she handed me my ice cream and then told me it was 10$ minimum for credit card and i had to pay with cash. she told me i could go to the atm. there was a huge line. I had handed the ice cream back and walked away. thanks for wasting my time. they lost out on their money :( i was hoping for delicious ice cream in my mouth but i left with a bad taste. read more

Can't beat a shake after a great day at the beach. We tried the almond joy and chocolate hard scoops, and finished them pretty much before we got to the car. Cash only, so come prepared or there is an ATM on site. Food options looked good to for traditional New England sub/burger/sandwich/chowder fare! read more

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Stopped here for a quick dinner. The hamburgers are delicious and filling. I also tried the RI chowder and it is really yummy with a lot of clams. The best part is the manager is super nice. Not only when he fixed the mistake on our order without hesitation, but watching him interact positively with the employees. He's just a genuinely nice guy. I have been coming here since I was very little and will continue whenever I'm "back home!" read more

The food is pretty solid and everyone there is fairly nice. I'd say the only major complaints are that they have no air conditioning there and is cash only. I've had the egg, cheese, and bacon croissant sandwich. The hash browns are always good and their jams are delicious. Their popovers are really good, but are served only on Sundays. read more

St Clair Annex - Good fresh squeezed orange juice - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Westerly, Rhode Island

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Best ice cream in the world !!!! It's all homemade, fresh, flavorful, and loaded with ingredients. My wife loves the coconut pineapple which has tons of real pineapple, and I always get the almond Joy which is loaded with chocolate covered almonds. I'm 33 years old and have never had better ice cream than what this place offers. Give it a try! read more

St Clair Annex - Almond Joy in a waffle cone and peach in a wafer cone. - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Westerly, Rhode Island

This is a beach hut casual kinda place on a boardwalk with other gift shops, you can get ice cream and popcorn on one side and burgers and hotdogs on the other, none of this really caught my eye till I saw the lobster roll and clam chowder! Being from out of town I really needed to try a "roll"... we were in the process of leaving and last minute I ran in to get a snack to hold me over till dinner and had my sights set on the lobster roll, that was till I saw the $20 price tag...yikes, for a snack...nah I'll wait, but then I saw the tuna roll for $10 and said ok let's try it ( taking a risk knowing I'm not the biggest tuna salad fan) To my delight, this tuna roll was wonderful!! It was nowhere near the southern tuna salad soaked in mayo, it was lightly dressed tuna ( no fishy taste at all) with celery and some spices and that roll was heavenly! Buttery and crispy on the outside...hey I'm a fan! Great sub in for the lobster at half the price! Fries came with, they were average and its cash only! read more

St Clair Annex - Tuna roll. .suprisingly delicious! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Westerly, Rhode Island

I got the lobster roll that everyone raves about - but I don't think it was quite as good as everyone made it seem. But since there is a lack of food options in the area I guess this will cut it. The orangeade though was delicious. It tasted like fresh orange was squeezed and I was able to enjoy it at the beach. The fries that came with the lobsters were pretty good too! Thorough experience but definitely better lobster rolls out there! read more

Young lady at the ice cream window was rude and indifferent last Monday evening. Called today to speak with manager and was hung up on twice when I asked for manager. read more

4 words....Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip. OMG, so good. I can't even imagine what the other flavors taste like. No wonder this place has been around for so many years. Go and try it out for yourself. YUM! read more

- recommend: lobster roll, clam chowder, and half lemonade/half iced tea concoction aka a Arnold Palmer - personable service read more

I spent nearly every weekend in Westerly last summer, and no weekend was quite complete until I got my fix at St. Clair Annex. Their peppermint ice cream is divine; they're one of few ice cream establishments that I know of that carry the flavor regularly. I've also had coffee, sandwiches, and snacks from St. Clair Annex, and they've all been fantastic. This little local institution is snug between tons of shops and close to the cute little carousel which is popular among the area's kid community. Right on the beach, St. Clair Annex should be on your must-do list when in Westerly or the Watch Hill area. read more

Didn't know quite what to expect from a spot in a touristy locale serving up sandwiches and ice cream. With a captive audience, the food just has to be mediocre to keep the crowds coming. I was pleasantly surprised with some delectable eats. I bought my littles three kiddie cups of ice cream with sprinkles with a total tab of ten bucks. A little steep, but expected because of the location and season. The ice cream was decent and the one scoop serving more than did the trick for my pint-sized companions. The real winner was the luncheon I purchased for myself at the counter just a few feet away. I'm a RI native and I like my chowder clear...as in no cream or tomatoes in the mix. I bought a cup of clear chowder and treated myself to a lobster roll and fries as well. The gal behind the counter initially brought over the creamy chowder variety and I mentioned I wanted "clear". There was some grumbling but she served up the clear broth biz in speedy fashion and handed me the call-back ticket for the sandwich. Double zero! But had to hold back a star because good service is key for me. The chowder was OUTSTANDING! This chowder featured good bits of quoahog - the large variety hard shell clam - with tasty potatoes and onions. It had a rich broth seasoned gently with rosemary. SO good. Not long afterwards, my lobster roll came up at the counter. It was a roll served up in a buttered hot dog bun cradled in some finely shredded iceberg lettuce and a side of piping hot fries. I counted at least four whole lobster claws in the roll and the meat was fresh-out-of-the-shell tender and delicious. The whole cup of chower and roll was twenty bucks. Seriously?? A freaking bargain! I would go back tonight - four hours later for another lobster roll and cup of chowder. Sensing by the line out the door, this joint respects its place as a purveyor of quality eats by the seashore. Nicely done. read more

We stopped in here early in the day, we weren't even sure if they would serve ice cream for breakfast but they did (were willing)! I got a salted caramel sundae. It was delicious and really hit the spot. Service was nice and friendly, she really put time and effort into making our sundaes. It's nice seeing someone that really cares about her job! read more

St Clair Annex - Salted caramel with more caramel, whip cream and sprinkles! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Westerly, Rhode Island

Visited here on vacation, super yummy ice cream! I got the fresh peach and my husband got the black cherry with chocolate chips. SO GOOD and reasonably priced. Would definitely go back! Really cute area. read more

St Clair Annex - Black cherry with chocolate chips and fresh peach - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Westerly, Rhode Island

Not what we were looking for on our lunch hunt but glad we ended up there. All the food was thoughtful and over the top. The kicker that I would never order was the milkshake with bourbon, out of this world. Great atmosphere and staff was really pleasant read more

Stopped past this small little ice cream shoppe while we were leaving the watch hill lighthouse and grabbed some ice cream. My daughter went straight for her usual go to cookies and creme a simple 2 scoop in a bowl while i went for the most chocolatey item i can find on the menu in the form of a malt shake. Cant say we had any complaints size was reasonable, ice cream was flavorful and serve was delightful. read more

Decent food, mediocre coffee, anxious staff, long wait for breakfast. The food is lackluster with no fuss or presentation. There are no turkey bacon/ham options, which is disappointing because Eggs Benedict is my normal go to. When I go out to eat a I want something I can't make myself, and that's why I won't be back here. Come here if you're getting food to-go as a beach picnic. Heck, you can walk inside in your bikini and no one will bat an eye. Just watch out for the bland food and staff who clearly need Xanax. read more

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Went there for lunch yesterday. Placed my order at the window with the young man he confirmed my order and seemed to understand what I wanted. The order Came out wrong and I explained to him the error he went in the back and few minutes later came out with another order which was still incorrect. i heard him tell his manager that it was wrong and the manager said "well if she wants it remade she will have to pay double since we already wasted two meals" I then went back to talk with the manager and he was firm that I had ordered wrong and they were right. After rechecking the menu I told him I had ordered correctly. He was extremely rude and was not budging. I then asked for my money back because my husband was already done with his lunch at this point. He said gladly, you can take your money and go eat somewhere else! I guess he doesnt care to please his customers. My husband went in to talk to him and he told him to get out and go back to misquamicut with all the other trash! EXTREMELY rude and arrogant. I can't believe he would treat customers like this! read more

Note - this place is cash only. I like St Clair because of the high quality basic local fare: large stuffed grinders, savory local chowder with lots of clams, homemade ice cream, couple of beers on tap. The staff is young and hustles. Located right next to the carousel, this is a Watch Hill institution that I look forward to visiting each time I'm in the area. read more

They have the best fresh squeezed orange juice you will ever have. Breakfast is great here. Had the blueberry pancakes. Covered in blueberrys. They still use real bacon not those precooked slices. Food is pretty cheap too. Homemade ice cream is a plus too. Yum read more

Cool, cash only spot that has both breakfast, lunch, ice cream and a couple of decent beers on tap. I was fortunate enough to have some friends with a boat take us to Watch Hill for the afternoon (coming from their launch in Groton). We weren't sure how our day was going to play out (lunch in CT or RI was the question) and I was seriously hoping for a killer seafood lunch closer to Groton. We popped into St. Clair for a quick bite and I was really happy to see that they had a lobster roll on the menu. Three of the four of us ordered it and we all really enjoyed it. All of us are more inclined to order a hot lobster roll but we agreed that this simple, stuffed roll with mayo and lettuce on a perfectly buttered and grilled NE style hot dog roll was well worth the $20 price tag. Our fourth dining companion got a grilled chicken sandwich and she enjoyed it (she said she would've ordered the same thing if we ended up eating at Abbots or a specifically seafood place). Not too shabby! read more

Great food -Great home made ice cream - Great people at this Oasis of food and relaxation Can't wait to return ! read more

The place has been around forever. Staff kind of friendly and food not to bad but feel the food n ice cream extremely overpriced. For example a banana split is 11 dollars. read more