Amazing little gem I never knew existed on Block Island. The hotel ended up with a last minute cancellation and I was able to get a room for 2 nights at the end of August. The hotel has a lot of character and it is a nice little peaceful retreat from all the Old Harbor activities. The hotel has an amazing view, courteous staff and let me tell you DELISH tapas...so good we had to come back the second night for the truffled Mac and cheese fritters along with the peel and eat shrimp. Really enjoyed the hospitality, the view and the food! Will be back next year! read more

Stayed here to attend a Dogfish Head beer dinner. The old school charm is apparent once you walk in the door. It's traditional New England through and through. The staff were pleasant and on point during happy hour on the deck...always a challenge when you have comings and goings of guests. The dinner itself was spectacular...their chefs did an amazing job pairing the food and the 6 different styles of beer. The rooms are comfortable...as an fyi, there are no televisions in the rooms or AC...but with the breeze off the ocean it was very comfortable, even after a very hot day. I would definitely stay here again! read more

Fantastic! The staff is caring and the accommodations are comfortable and cozy. I would certainly recommend for a stay or an event.

Whether you're looking for a upscale dinner or tapas and cocktails out on the lawn, the atlantic is a great option. I've also stayed at the hotel and had a wonderful experience. The entire staff is knowledgeable and helpful. The food is amazing and the wine list is great as well. Try the chefs specialty menu - it's 4 courses for $52 and perfectly portioned. read more

Went for dinner last night. Despite a very full restaurant, including some large parties, the service was excellent and the food was outstanding. This is one of our favorite restaurants on Block Island and they never disappoint! read more

Stayed here for two nights for a quick romantic getaway. Rooms were clean, decorated beautifully, and the inn itself and its' location is always perfection. The staff is friendly and helpful. The first day there was a problem with the water, and to our surprise they refunded us the entire nights stay without having to ask, which was a pleasant surprise after a typically expensive Block Island vacation. Ate dinner the last night, a little too fancy for our taste, but delicious. The wine list is to die for however. Definitely a gem on the island. Make sure to walk down the hill and visit the camels and the one eyed donkey zebra. Only downside is that there is no air-conditioning, but that is standard on the island. read more

My husband and I stayed at the Atlantic Inn for our anniversary, and what a beautiful place! The room was really cute, furnished with antiques, and a bathroom with all the amenities. The woman that checked us in (and out the next day) was super nice, and was able to answer any questions about Block Island as well as point us in the right direction for mopeds. We had dinner that night at the Atlantic Inn's dining room, and it was absolutely delicious. The wait staff was super nice and knowledgeable about the menu and any wine pairings needed. Breakfast was included, and since they employ students from the culinary institute, the pastries were wonderful! If you get a chance to stay at the Atlantic Inn, we would highly recommend it!! read more

A little piece of heaven!!! Tapas and drinks on the lawn at sunset is a must do! The Inn keepers, Brad and Anne and the rest of the staff were welcoming and extremely informative. Restaurant 1879 located in the inn was 5 stars! Don't miss out on this gem! read more

What happened to this place? A real disappointment with terrible service and very bad quality food. The only saving grace, the sunset view. My husband and I were here 2 years ago and loved the delicious outdoor tapas, drinks and great service. Tonight, it took us almost 20 minutes to get a waiter to take our order. The oysters were dirty. Our water glasses arrived with lip stick stains. The mozarella salad was inedible and not "house made" mozarella as they stated but an old dry piece of hacked off supermarket brand poly-o. The server was sweet but an overworked, inexperienced teenager who didn't ask if my husband and I wanted more drinks and forgot to give us silverware. Unfortunately, not worth the expensive bill. We won't be returning here. read more

I'm going to try and explain this in writing, so please bare with me. You know how the eastern shore of America has hundreds (thousands?) of fancy inns with great restaurants? Did you ever notice that they are all essentially the same? Stuffy, "turn-of the-century" dining room that makes you feel important, and ensures that you'll actually pay attention to what the waiter/waitress is saying. Fancy items on the menu, but nothing over the top or surprising. Extensive wine list, old paintings, and trust-fund clientele. The Atlantic Inn is just like so many other great inns that you have to wonder if they are all in cahoots with each other. Some sort of consistency monopoly that would make a McDonald's franchiser jealous. Is that a bad thing? No. You're going to get a solid meal, with a great view, and it will be the highlight of your trip to the island. And if you're looking for a decent bourbon selection on the Block, the bar at the Atlantic is your huckleberry, hence the 4 stars. read more

The BEST place on the island to have a fantastic dinner, HANDS DOWN!!! The service was superb, the food was delicious and they pay attention to every detail, unlike the other "established" establishments on the island. I had the prefixx, while my husband and friend had the full course dinners and all were absolutely perfect. I had the fillet mignon and while it appeared small, it was perfect because all the prefixx meals came w/full-sized desserts. They were superb and the pastry chef sent out extra samples for our after dinner drinks. Kudos to The Atlantic!! Unfortunately, I went at the end of my two week vacation and would have gone back if I had time. During our two week stay, we went to Eli's:( ,The Manissees, The Spring House, The Narragansett and Winfield's and the only one that came close to The Atlantic for service and food was Winfiled's. If you cannot make it up the hill, their food, attention and service was great, and the bill was smaller than our lunch bill at The National!!Either way, check it out,!! read more

What an enjoyable evening we had at The Atlantic. From the moment we stepped into the lobby and were greeted by the gregarious host to the moment we left. Our cocktails (cosmos, stouts and martinis) were on point, the breads were delicate and herb-licious, the arugula salad was simple and finished with a breaded egg, the salmon and steaks were expertly prepared and the flourless chocolate torte with praline caramel was divine. Service was helpful, friendly and attentive. The perfect evening. Thanks, Atlantic! read more

We've been coming to BI for 40 years (20 by land/20 by sea) and the Atlantic (with its new chef and menu) really exceeded our expectation. Jeffrey was our waiter. He was fantastic. Young. Articulate and extremely attentive. We never had to ask for a water refill, more bread or a dessert menu. Can't say that about some of the other restaurants on island (especially this time of year when locals are so very tired of us touristas). And the food was really good. Tuna, scallops and the prime steak and a few tapas for starters. Can't say enough good things. Pricey but worth it. read more

Ok, first we stayed here due to so many positive reviews. For a hotel that charges +$300/ night for the tiniest room on the top floor perhaps they could have had someone help with the luggage? After all there is no elevator . Perhaps they could have had a small hair conditioner bottle along with the shampoo in the bathroom? Perhaps they could invest in a decent quality mattress so we might not toss and turn all night? Perhaps some kind of small amenity in the room like a coffee maker? - I realized with the paper thin walls a TV was never an option. The complete lack any type of privacy from sound in your room was another issue I won't bother going into detail on why but anyone walking buy can hear even the slightest noise coming from your room or the one next door. Perhaps they could clean the cups , glasses , dishes etc from the night before and breakfast from the porch and lawn area with some frequency rather than have them on display all day? Perhaps we could relax with a drink on the porch earlier than 4:30 in the afternoon when they start service?We've stayed at many quaint old New England hotels so we do not expect Ritz Carlton service but for the price this was well below the standards of any of these types of hotels we have stayed at before and I would suggest doing a lot of research on where you stay prior to coming to block island. read more

We had dinner there over 12 years ago, was great. On 6/24 dinner was very disappointing, meat raw not medium, my wifes appetizer was much too smoky, did not mention it on menu. To top it off they double billed my credit card. The only positive to this place is having a drink on the veranda, but then view to ocean has been partially blocked due to new construction. We remember an open view that was beautiful. Would not come back here again. Lee M. Emerson, N.J. read more

Always the best food and dining experience on Block Island and you cannot beat the view. Start off with some unique and tasty tapas on the lawn with their signature drinks watching the sunset and move into the dining room for a dinner that you will not forget. read more

The family celebrated our matriarch's 90th birthday with a dinner for 25, and we were extremely happy with every aspect. Food was top-notch. Servers were all friendly and expert. Despite having had a wedding the day before which kept the pastry chef too busy to do a cake for us, the Atlantic Inn got a cake we all loved from a bakery on the island. Brad was very helpful (and patient!) in the planning process and chose great wines for us. Although it was not cheap, the price was a good value, too, in our opinion. They came through for us in every way and we would go back without hesitation. read more

Quaint and lovely Victorian Inn in the Island. Reasonably priced. No AC no TV if your looking for that-fans available. We were on the third floor ocean view but room very hot even with fan. Our observation on the veranda was less than impressive including the lounge area inside. The staff barely smile very robotic-that's the owner/inn keepers doing I believe and confronted him about that for improvement. Our waitress Lori was good. Staff sit at bar no room for paying customers to sit. Did not feel welcomed. We went across the way to Spring House and 1661 both excellent. Every other establishment on the island very friendly and made people feel welcome. The Atlantic Inn experience will not hold us back already booked a room at Spring House in Sept. Brad the Inn Keeper needs a eye opener. Other locals on the Island shared similar experiences they have heard. All depends what your looking for. We didn't like the way staff treated paying customers;otherwise lovely Inn by never go back because we feel the the Inn keeper didn't hear our concerns and he was right we were wrong. Definitely go to Spring St lots of places to stay and staff are all great. read more

Amazing food. Simply put. If you want to sit out on a sprawling porch or lawn and watch the sun set over old harbor and the north island while munching on some of the best, most delicious and creative food you've ever had, go here. read more

Booked accommodation with them in February, sent down-payment check which was cashed in right away. Had to cancel in June and they made me wait for the refund of my down-payment until mid-August. When inquiring about the whereabouts of the check, they just hung up on me. Very unpleasant impression. Will never consider this place again. Absolutely NOT! read more

We didn't stay at the Atlantic Inn so I will only comment on the dinner that we had. To start I called and asked to get an 8 o'clock reservation and was told they could only accommodate either 7:45 or 8:15, no big deal, so we opted for 8:15. When we arrived there was exactly 1 party in the entire restaurant and throughout dinner only 2 other parties arrived. So why 8 o'clock could not be accommodated is let's say interesting. The wait staff took forever to come over and even greet us, we finally ordered drinks which was 2 cocktails and a bottle of wine, the wives were drinking the wine. The waiter brought our drinks first and proceeded to take another 10 mins before he brought the wine over for our wives. In my book of etiquette the ladies at the table are served first. We then ordered some appetizers and our meal, because it had been so long we had plenty of time to decide on everything. The lobster and potato soup appetizer was bland and had no flavor except the pepper that I put on after trying it, but they did make a good beet salad, and they cheese selection was outstanding. Our dinners were seared sea bass, which I got, and pasta Bolognese. The seared sea bass had 3 bones in it, was completely raw in the middle (which is fine with me if I am asked if I want it rare and it was tuna), the pasta Bolognese had no flavor, was under salted and the egg noodles did not work at all with the dish. At this point we should have asked for the check and left, but being gluttons for punishment we instead opted to get desert, I mean who can make crème Brule complicated. It came out with birdseed on top and a honeydew whipped cream that just did not go with the dish at all. I poured the birdseed and scooped the whipped cream off and the crème Brule itself was ok. We then proceeded to wait almost 20 mins for the waiter to come over and check to see if we wanted anything else or in our case wanted to get the hell out of there! We finally got our bill which we split down the middle and left thinking that would be the end of this joyous experience, well we were wrong. This morning after checking our credit card statement somehow the couple we were with were charged the entire amount plus tip, even though we were both given a slip with the entire charge divided evenly which we each signed gave back to the waiter. Needless to say we will go back to Block Island, but we will not go back to The Atlantic Inn. read more

I wish I could give this place zero stars. Everything from start to finish was disgusting. We were with 6 people- and not ONE of us liked our meal. The service was terrible as well. Our waitress informed management that we did not enjoy our food (we did not ask her to do this but when she saw that none of us were eating, she told him and he came over to find out what was wrong). When we started telling him all of the issues (cold soup, tough steak, everything was covered in foam, overcooked chicken to the point of styrofoam, etc.) he actually began to argue with us about each of our complaints. When one gentleman explained that his steak was tough the manager stated "well it's hangar steak, it's supposed to be tough". That was enough to say "check please". They did not give us any discount (not even a comped round of drinks- which were also disugsting). We would NEVER go back. We spent $450 on a meal that went right into the garbage. At least the ice cream on the way home was satisfying. There are so many more quality, enjoyable places on BI to eat. Do not make a stop here. read more