Located on Block Island, water front lies this hotel and grill. The interior of the hotel is…read morestunning. Its beauty even extends to the exterior of the building. A beautiful porch that surrounds the hotel. Seated immediately was a gift from the big man upstairs. They were definitely busy. But, we managed to get a seat for our 5 people. We were seated outside in the back of the porch. There was a lot of room to move around. Once seated we viewed the menu. We all opted for a few things. The street corn Quesadilla, lobster bisque, ancient grains bowl, Chicken Caesar Wrap. We opted for no desert and went elsewhere to spread the wealth. The food was good. They do what they can we the resources they have. It can't be easy with the way they have to get supplies in and out, and keeping things fresh. Overall everything was good. No complaints if you keep that in mind. The wait staff was ok. I think they maybe have been overwhelmed, which in turn our waiter went "missing" to the point where we had to ask someone for something and it turned out to be the manager. Otherwise everything was ok.

This is one of my go-to spots whenever I'm on the Block. I make sure to have dinner here at least…read moreonce each trip. I especially love sitting outside, where you can watch the ferries come in, people strolling by, and catch a gorgeous sunset over the water. This time I brought friends along, a group of 11 including three kids. Since it was the end of the season, the place wasn't crowded and we were one of the few tables outside. Our waiter, a kind young man with the cutest British accent, took excellent care of us. He managed our large group with ease and made sure the kids' meals came out quickly. Every dish at the table was a hit, but the standout was one of the daily specials--the fresh-caught tuna. My husband ordered it, and OMG... it was phenomenal. This place is officially locked into my Block Island rotation.

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.

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

This nightclub is a "must party at" spot in BI. Known for its oar decorated fences, Jaws playing on…read morethe tv behind the bar, and its rock and roll bands that groove to the wee hours of the morning, this cool bar checks all the boxes! Their drinks are some of the cheapest on the island but the portions are small.

Had a great time here watching an acoustic performer (one of the bartenders actually) and then a…read moreStones tribute band (Blushing Brides). Beer selection is decent. We didn't eat but several people did and seemed happy. Service can be tough when they get busy and the place is hotter than hell when it gets packed inside! Still we had a great time here. Check it out for yourself!

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.

Visiting Block Island for Valentine's Day weekend. had dinner and lunch. The food was absolutely…read moreamazing. The Reuben egg rolls are a must. I also recommend the seafood ravioli. I updated for extra lobster. Sooo good. Now the service. Personable and attentive. Our waitress was genuinely pleasant. I'm sorry I forget her name. She's tall with dark hair and you will know it's her from welcoming smile. I'm not a drinker and she had the bartender make me the best margarita mocktail, after I told her to surprised me. The reason for the 5 stars is we came back the next day for lunch and they were busier and the service and the food was the same. True consistency. We usually come in the summer. I have my fav restaurants on the island. They are is now in my rotation. See you there.

We went here while on Block Island since it's one of the only places open in the off season. We…read morewent in and not many people were there, but it did end up getting pretty crowded. We had the clam chowder, crab cake sandwiches, and fish sandwich. The clam chowder was good and definitely homemade, this was the only good dish of our meal. The crab cake sandwiches didn't taste like crab at all and were extremely mushy. It seemed like it was all just breading or filler, but we didn't get any crab meat in the sandwiches. The fish sandwich also lacked flavor and was mushy as well. This was an extremely disappointing meal. We will find another restaurant to go to while we are here.

Checked out the new gorgeous spot One BI....was extremely worried after reviews on here and…read moreOpenTable. We were a family of 5 and been vacationing on BI for years and years....so understand the "scene" and we were excited to try something new! Since I had read reviews and clearly know they JUST opened we set our expectations appropriately...and boy did they get blown away! As all the reviews stated - the place is gorgeous! Every detail attended to! Coco greeted us brought us to a beautiful round table in the corner. The table settings are lovely and the nautical decor is top notch! Amy our server was awesome! Super friendly and attentive! It's not cheap...but it's a steak house - and it's BI - so we didn't expect that....we asked for a few accommodations - all met with no hassle at all! Our drinks were shaken to perfection and steaks cooked perfectly to order! It wasn't fast...but we didn't expect that going in and enjoyed the time from start to finish! If you're impatient or not willing to deal with a small menu - then wait to try it out. But if you're willing to give it a try and have time to relax - go for it! We were not disappointed!

Amy was amazing and the food was great! We started with the Calamari and had the sauce on the…read moreside, because I am not one for spicy, which was a good choice. My husband loved his halibut and I enjoyed the lobster sliders. We will be back!

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!

Apps were good. Dinners were uninspiring. $600 for a six person dinner (multiple rounds of…read morecocktails) and being charged for extra olives was infuriating.

Tourist food. Lower your expectations. Ordered linguine clam sauce. Comparable to Olive Garden…read morequality. If you like Olive Garden, go for it.

Came for the views and it did not disappoint! We arrived around 2 and were able to get a seat on…read morethe deck overlooking the water easily. The warm lobster roll had a good amount of lobster and tasted fresh. Fries were hot and crispy. Calamari was also a good portion - the batter was nice and light and perfectly flash fried. We liked the wasabi aioli drizzled lightly on top for a nice twist. Service was quick, relaxed and friendly. Server forgot one of our beers but brought it out shortly after we reminded him. Would definitely return next time we're on the island!

Breathtaking ocean views sitting on the deck watching the harbor. Food was amazing, I highly…read morerecommend the Cajun swordfish bites! so juicy and tender! The lobster roll had some of the biggest portions of claw and tail meat I've ever seen! Server was friendly, however service was a little slow. That being said, there were 3 servers to wait on the whole establishment, outside being the most packed