I have been in the restaurant businness for over 45 years, and had a great meal at Tommy's clam shack. Started with clamcakes and red chowder, by far the best clamcakes I had ever had, loaded with clams, not like that other place where finding a clam is like winning the lottery.Then had the steamers, no sand and were great. Then we had the steamed lobster 1.5 pounds for under 20.00, a great deal, the lobster came cracked and we had no trouble getting the meat out. The only thing I had to do was add a little salt to the butter, because they use unsalted butter. Great Job to Tommy's team. read more

So happy Tommy's is back open! My favorite local quick stop for chowder and clam cakes and seafood platters. Definitely beats Iggys. The kids like it better too. read more

Tommy's Clam Shack - Scallop Roll - Seafood Near Me - Warwick, Rhode Island

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Tommy's Clam Shack is absolutely worth a stop. I had the Tommy Hot Trio, and the clam chowder and clam cakes were outstanding--fresh, flavorful, and some of the best I've had. The lobster roll was also very good, though I personally would have loved the option of warm butter instead of the traditional preparation. The service was friendly, the food came out quickly, and the whole place has a great New England seafood vibe. I'd definitely come back! read more

Tommy's Clam Shack - Menu - Seafood Near Me - Warwick, Rhode Island

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Oh Tommy. I've had your lobster roll a few times and though it wasn't as good as I was expecting, it was slightly better than average out there. But today I got the Trio. There were a few small tasteless pieces of mealy claws. No tail meat at all The lettuce was soggy. The 3 clam cakes were tinier than any I've ever had before, and fried to being hard. The white chowder was gray but ok. For the money and tip, I was expecting much better. My end-of-summer lobster roll of Summer 2026 was pretty awful. I will think twice before going to see you next time. read more

Stuffies shrunk and taste lousy, so at least there's not much to suffer through. What happened to the white clam chowder? It is like spooning up milk and flour with a couple clam bits and processed diced potatoes. Place must have changed hands because the slop they served today is on a par with Iggies. Where do you legit seafood in Warwick, anymore? read more

I live in Arizona now, but whenever I go home to RI I always go to Tommy's. The fish tacos are delicious and I love the clear chowder. It's always crowded there, but the wait is reasonable. I've never been disappointed. read more

When we want to get a lobster roll this is one of our favorite places to go. They toast a brioche bun and put big chunks of cold lobster and plenty of it in the roll. It's dressed lightly with mayo and celery and lettuce. It's always consistently very good! We wish they were open year round!! read more

Tommy's Clam Shack - Lobster Roll - Seafood Near Me - Warwick, Rhode Island

All drinks are via vending machine ( Pepsi ) products . The size portions are out of this world and the food is AMAZING! Oh and the Cole slaw is GOOD! Condiments are pre packaged catchup, tartar sauce, ranch, honey mustard and so on. Soooo worth the stop. The woman at the window was so friendly and sweet ... read more

Tommy's Clam Shack - HUGE, fresh and so gooooood! - Seafood Near Me - Warwick, Rhode Island

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This is a hidden treasure. WOW! Fun pull up, order and sit at a picnic table vibe. Very New England! We got: Rhodes island clam chowder Clam strips Fried fish Everything was outstanding. Freshest fish ever, clam strips were tender, not chewy, great flavor. The chowder was amazing! It's a non cream based chowder that my family has been making for decades. I would have had ten bowls if I could have. Only down fall was the soda machine and bathroom situation, go potty before! Otherwise Everything was amazing! read more

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was always great but $30 bucks for a handful of somefried clams and fries makes me stay home and cook

Terrible small portions Got fried clams and scallops hardly enough ( Don't Waste Your Money Or Time ‍

Definitely worth a visit! We enjoyed the fish (wow it was massive), clam cakes --actually had small pieces of clam! The R. I. Clear chowder was more refreshing than its heavier creamy cousin. Portuguese stuffies were exactly what you'd expect to get. I met the owner Thomas Robert and he was super friendly and welcoming. always nice to spend your money at small businesses where they treat you right. read more

Tommy's Clam Shack - Seafood Near Me - Warwick, Rhode Island

Food was excellent we had fish and chips lobster roll and a hamburger all of it was good. We had to wait a little while, but it was reasonable seeing as the place was busy. We visited from out of state and chose to stop here and we are glad we did. read more

This business is less known than it's more famous (and popular "doughboy and clams" up the road a few miles). Shorter lines, shorter short waits, and surprisingly, a very beach like atmosphere. Tommy's offers better value, great seafood platters, and the "holy trinity" of Manhattan, New England, and Rhode Island clam chowders, lobster rolls, fish tacos, and stuffed quahogs. Hot dogs and beef burgers for the carnivores (don't eat them, myself). Well landscaped with canvas tents providing shelter on a graveled lot (no indoor dining) about a hundred feet from the curb of a four lane high way with no natural shade. Soft drinks and water are dispensed from vending machines. Food is served at a window fairly quickly by a friendly staff. A nice stop after hiking around nearby Rocky Point Park on Narragansett Bay. read more

Tommy's Clam Shack - The shack. - Seafood Near Me - Warwick, Rhode Island

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Paid 18.99+ tax so a total of 21.99. They claim they have the biggest portion of fish and chips in the state very disappointed. It was the same portion as any other fish and chip in the state and the Cole slaw was the nastiest I've ever tasted very expensive lesson read more

ORIGIN: Thomas Patrick opened Tommy's Clam Shack in 2013 as an expansion of his three decade long business, Dockside Seafood and Marketplace (opened since 1982), which is located in the neighboring lot. At opening the business was positioned for success with a well-established seafood chef, as well as a reliable stream of fresh fish and shellfish next door. LOCATION: The shack is located on a main thoroughfare and has ample parking and umbrella-shaded outdoor seating. CONCEPT: Tommy's Crab Shack serves a variety of seafood that reflect the culinary traditions of the state. The dishes are customizable (e.g. "extra lemon", "sauce on side") and are prepared for pick up only. SERVICE: Family size orders I have placed during both busy and non-busy times were ready within 20 minutes. EXPERIENCE: After remarking about how busy the shack is for years as my husband drove towards the beach I finally decided to stop and find out why! Although orders can be placed on site, I chose to use the link on the shack's website. It was easy to see and consider the many options this way. I strived to capture a range of dishes in hopes to find a favorite, and ordered clear clam chowder, clam cakes, Portuguese Hushie, hot lobster roll, fish and chips, calamari, and the fried seafood combination. In the end it was impossible to tease out a favorite! My only suggestion is to be sure to add some fresh produce (corn on cob, coleslaw, watermelon) to orders to offset the guilt and sensation of having multiple courses of fried seafood. However, this only kicked in after the second consecutive day of ordering dinner from Tommy's Clam Shack ( : ... Everything was well-prepared, and the prices were a relative bargain compared to water-front seafood restaurants. This resulted in no desire to explore other options. That said, I especially recommend trying their Rhode Island-style chowder as it is not typically available elsewhere. I found that without the mask of cream (New England style) nor tomato (Manhattan-style) the briny flavor of clams was more apparent. The Rhode Island-style calamari, which has sautéed slices of spicy cherry peppers, is also something worth experiencing. TIPS: Ask for sauces to be "on the side" if not dining on site in order to best preserve fried exterior texture. There are many picnic tables ready for customers' use, and the colors of the umbrellas, shack, and signage are evocative of summer in New England, with crisp white, cobalt blue and cherry red standing out against the pale gray shack cladding. Beverages are only sold through a vending machine, and bringing your own is a welcomed option. read more

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Had lobster bisque. Absolutely horrible. No lobster. Thin tasteless broth. So disappointed. Second visit. Clam chowder. Cold. Thin. No clams. Clam cakes tasteless. No clams. Really wanted to like this place. Just disappointed. Not worth the time or money read more

This review is long overdue! So I took a day trip to Rhode Island last month and this state is known for its seafood! I'm personally not a huge fan of seafood but I love to try good food regardless. I heard of Tommy's clam shack and thought it was worth a try. I arrived mid evening and this place was packed!!! The line never ended even when I finished eating. I ordered the special Tommy trio which consist of half a lobster roll, 3 clam cakes and clam chowder. It was so freaking good. Fresh seafood that tasted amazing. The clam cakes were humongous and super filling. That was my favorite part of the meal. It was worth every penny. Do note that they have beer for sale when ordering your food but if you want a soda for example, there are vending machines to the right. They only accept cash and coins for those machines. When I visit Rhode Island again I know where I'm going!! read more

Tommy's Clam Shack - Clam chowder - Seafood Near Me - Warwick, Rhode Island

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Great lobster roll (and pretty reasonably priced compared to other places in the area), they def don't skimp on the lobster which I appreciate. I also liked their clam chowder (good flavor, although clams were a tiny bit gritty). read more

Tommy's Clam Shack - Seafood Near Me - Warwick, Rhode Island

Friendly environment- the staff spoke to everyone in line while passing out clam cakes to sample. It seemed like there were a bunch of regulars and the line was long, yet moved swiftly. The New England clam chowder and clam cakes lacked clams. French fries were so-so, and the chicken tenders were mid. Inexpensive, the potion size is enough to make you full and not feel disgusting afterwards- especially being all fried foods. The starting tip option on the keypad started at 18%. Worth at least a one time trip. read more

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food is delicious and everything came out quickly and hot . service super friendly. dog friendly! read more

Tommy's Clam Shack - Jack the dog at Tommy's clam shack enjoying his water and his burger - Seafood Near Me - Warwick, Rhode Island

A bit pricey, but isn't everything these days. Had the seafood sampler, YUMMY. Fish & chips is a good portion & delicious. The whole belly clams dinner is amazing with no sandy grit in the clams. read more

Fried seafood platter had the molded frozen fish filets and frozen shrimp, with bay scallops. This is not what they served in the past and definitely disappointing and not worth the price. If you can't get fresh then shouldn't be serving this. I love this place and have had many great meals, never saw anything like this served before. read more

Tommy's Clam Shack - Menu at 7/6/22 - Seafood Near Me - Warwick, Rhode Island

It was a great night to eat dinner outdoors at Tommy's Clam Shack. We got here a little later than planned, and there was a line, but there were a few picnic tables available to sit at and enjoy dinner. We both ordered appetizers for our meal, which did not come with fries, which was ok because we ordered clam cakes instead. The amount of food in the appetizers were just enough along with the half dozen clam cakes. I had the fried smelts, which next time I would get with the hot peppers (which I do like) on the side. Hubby had the fried shrimp app, with about 18 decent size shrimp! The clam cakes are a nice size, and actually had clams in them!! We brought our own soft drinks, but we have also seen people bring wine, beer, etc. Tommy's also has a collection of alcoholic beverages, or soda and water from the vending machine. Tommy's is so good and worth the stop on a busy road, as opposed to the other famous seafood place on the beach. read more

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Fresh Fried New England seafood? For sure! This place did not disappoint with gargantuan portions of fresh seafood and items I haven't tried before. Clam anything is a specialty here and clam cakes and fried clams (whole belly) and stuffed quahogs are some definite highlights here. Great outdoor space as well to absorb all the golden fried goodness here! read more

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Cute little spot! Clam cakes and chowder were delicious. The hot lobster roll was good but a little dry could have used a little more butter but overall very good. Staff is very friendly! read more

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Food is great. Fresh seafood. Not expensive. I enjoyed the fried belly clams. Chowder good & tasty. Fish & chips good. Just takes awhile to get your food. read more

Tommy's Clam Shack is Rhode Island's hidden GEM! There is always plenty of parking, quick service, and delicious food. I highly recommend the homemade Portuguese Stuffies, clam chowder, and steamers. Don't forget to follow them on Facebook where you can learn about their new menu items and summer deals! Their Lobster Bomb Bread Bowl looked absolutely AMAZING! There is outdoor seating with umbrellas perfect to enjoy the weather and summer months. It is a family friendly restaurant with so many different menu options for everyone. I'll definitely be back this summer! :) read more

They used to be the best. Quality has really fallen. I ordered the Sea Scallop dinner, I wasnt phased with the $28 price. That seems to be the norm now. What i got was 6 small scallops with mediocre taste. Last week I got scallops from Chanplins. They were the best scallops I have ever had. So probably shouldn't try to compare them to the Tommy's meal. I will probably order again but never the scallops. I hope the fried whole belly clams are not a disappointment. read more

The food was amazing. Service was fast and polite. Highly recommend. Snail salad was amazing. The lobster roll is well worth it.. way better than iggy's. I wish Tommy's was open all year... read more

The clam chowder was thinner than I usually like but it was chalk full of clams and flavor . One of the best chowders I have had in RI. The clam Cakes are one of the best clam cakes I have had this year. They were not greasy and they have the most clams I have seen in a clam cake. The Portuguese stuffy lots of clams and flavor. The stuffing has a great texture and nice chunks of linguica . The lobster roll for a 3/4 roll had tons of lobster meat and it was good quality lobster ! read more

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Had the lobster roll and the RI (clear) chowder. Lobster roll was pretty perfect. (lots of chunky meat, including claw and knuckle meat) on a warm buttered bun. Chowder was great too if not a little salty. Lots of clams and potatoes done just right. Most places are all potatoes, and you have to struggle to find a bit of clam, but not here. Definitely recommend. read more

I went to Tommy's after it was recommended by a co worker wanting Scallops which I wouldn't think was too much to ask for but it seems like a lot of places give you the bay scallops instead of the sea scallops and I ordered the sea scallops and they came back and they look like bass scallops. I don't know what kind of sea scallops these are, but they were tiny and they should really look into it before they pass them off at sea scallops read more

The prices went sky high for one. The fish has no taste to it. We try it at least once every year and it's always the same. My husband said the service was good and the people were friendly. It looks nice since redoing it. But I won't go back. read more

The food is very good. At least it was last year. My son brought home clam cakes and chowder yesterday. The clam cakes were slightly disappointing and the chowder, all I could taste was salt. So salty that I had to just throw it away!!! read more

great fish and chips and clam cakes both crispy and well cooked lobster roll , I've had better and whit glam chowder a little thin but we will return to try clam strips and red chowder read more

Amazing food - fast & nice patio set up ! The location was in a prime location right outside the airport. The menu is large but the food portions are even bigger & best of all food is made to order. read more

Tommy's clam shack is a summer must in RI. Its on the way to Oakland beach and more affordable (or relatively more affordable than iggys) . We love getting their hot lobster roll, its the best thing we have had there, and fish and chips but wish the fish was a little more seasoned. We also got fish tacos which were good and tasty but not the best Ive had. Other times we have gotten local beer but this last visit I didn't see it so not sure if they stop selling. Plenty of parking and on nice days one usually has to wait a long line. Its easy to take your food to go or eat outside at the tables nice summer ambiance. Loads of parking and a fish market next door. We always come back! read more

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It was a nice treat to eat outdoors at one of Tommy's umbrella covered tables and get some sun while staying cool under the shade. The large outdoor dining area has a very beachy vibe, which was nice especially since we haven't had time to hit the beach; I believe this is the main highlight of this literally tiny clam shack. My 12 yo daughter says she "wouldn't get a lobster roll anywhere else," and that "it's the best" at Tommy's. You get a huge sandwich for $17.99, which is quite possibly overstuffed with an entire lobster in one roll!! If you can't eat this much, I would probably recommend the Lobster Trio that includes 1/2 lobster roll, 3 clam cakes, and a cup of chowder--this is an incredible deal (I'm repeating what another reviewer wrote after kicking myself for not seeing this on the menu). Each clam cake is deep fried and very filling; ordering a dozen is another great price at $8.99, but it's meant to be shared among a group of 4 or more, IMO. The clam strips were delicious! On the receipt, I was charged for a Clam Strip Roll without the roll. (I thought this was funny because I was thinking that it was probably an appetizer option?). The portion was a bit on the scanty side. The man who served my food was thoughtful to warn me not to burn myself from the hot temperature of the deep fried items. Much appreciated. Huge parking available with easy access from the main road. Very laid back, casual atmosphere. Their sign says "Open Daily", but when I called yesterday I was told they were closed. The phone number is shared with another restaurant owned by the same family. (Unusual, but heads up!) Overall, Tommy's is a great option for a quick bite of scrumptious fast fried seafood for outdoor dining or take-out!! read more

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Amazing seafood, affordable prices. Better than Iggy's (blasphemy, I know). A great alternative if you're not wanting to go all the way to the beach. They have a combo meal I always get -- the Tommy's trio. Get a 3/4 lobster roll, chowder, and three clam cakes. Love, love, love their lobster roll Husband loves the steamers and fried fish. So crispy and not too greasy. I'm taking a star off because their ambiance is very "boomer- like". They even had this DJ play the national anthem and ask everyone to stand. SO Awkward!! The crowd was a mixed bag on that one. Love and respect our vets, but a clam shack doesn't feel like the place to do that. read more

Tommy's Clam Shack - Fried smelts. They're like fish fries! - Seafood Near Me - Warwick, Rhode Island

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