This place has always been one of my favorites. Their food is consistent, although sometimes a little bit pricier than other places around, but you can't beat the ambience and view! The last time we went, we somehow got in line before about 40 people lined up behind us. I like how they've updated the line and put a cover over it with QR code menus. The long line is generally for all of the regular food on the menu or that you can go to the quick pick up line and order things like chowder, stuffed quahogs and chowder. Also beer and wine. I don't think that people know that they can go to that other window! My wife got the fish sandwich and it was cooked perfectly. Their french fries are really great, they always have been. I got the lobster roll and as always, it was great. They have a larger one, but I don't think I could finish that after trying to eat the largest lobster roll in the world. That gave me perspective. Their coleslaw is always fresh and crunchy with seasoning. That's just right. You can't beat the location, by the water with enough tables to always keep everyone happy. They have live music and have allso partnered up with Wright's Dairy Farm so they have an ice cream truck all summer. It's always sad when they close, but will always look forward to the following year! read more

Blount Clam Shack on the Waterfront - Seafood Near Me - Warren, Rhode Island

It was decent plates are small Clam chowder not like a legal seafood lil loose turn to liquid quick I ordered clams strips they were cooked good read more

Food - I got a small lobster roll tossed in warm butter there was so much fresh lobster in the roll, the fries were fresh & hot, the clam strips were so delicious perfect size clams Service - friendly & fast, not too long of a wait Ambiance - they have a large outdoor patio with so much seating and it's covered under a tent for the very hot days! Waterfront! read more

Blount Clam Shack on the Waterfront - Small Lobster Roll 3 Clam Cakes & Cup of Chowder Clam Strip Platter - Seafood Near Me - Warren, Rhode Island

I say this without hesitation: Blount Clam Shack on the Waterfront is my favorite seafood spot in Rhode Island during the summer. Rhode Island has no shortage of clam shacks, lobster rolls, chowder houses, and seafood restaurants. I've been to most of them. Yet every summer, I find myself coming back to Blount again and again. It's one of those places that simply gets it right. One thing I make a point of doing is ordering something different almost every visit. Too many people find one favorite and never venture beyond it. At Blount, that would be a mistake because the menu is loaded with great options. On my most recent visit, I ordered the scallop roll. It was outstanding. Fresh, light, flavorful, and served on a perfectly buttered roll that complemented the seafood without overpowering it. Other visits have been all about the clam cakes, fried seafood, chowder, or one of their other sandwiches. Choosing what to order can actually be the hardest part of the experience. Fortunately, if there's a line, and there often is during the summer, you'll have plenty of time to study the menu and debate your decision. Trust me, you'll need it. Of course, the lobster roll is the headliner. It's the item most people associate with Blount, and there's a good reason for that. Yes, you'll pay a little more than you might elsewhere, but once it arrives you'll understand why. They don't skimp on portions. You're getting a substantial amount of lobster, and every bite tastes fresh and worth the price. Another personal favorite is the whole belly clam roll. If you've had a truly great whole belly clam roll, you know they're hard to forget. Blount's version ranks among the best I've had anywhere. The setup is part of the charm. You wait in line, place your order at what feels like a classic seaside food truck or trailer, then grab a seat under the large tent overlooking the water or at one of the nearby outdoor tables. It's casual, relaxed, and exactly how a Rhode Island summer meal should feel. The supporting cast deserves some praise as well. The fries are consistently excellent. The clam cakes are always fresh and delicious. The staff is friendly, personable, and genuinely helpful, even when they're dealing with long lines and busy crowds. I've never had an interaction that wasn't pleasant. What impresses me most is the consistency. Over the years, I've tried countless items from the menu, and I honestly can't think of a single thing I've regretted ordering. That's a rare accomplishment for any restaurant. I live in Lincoln and work in Boston, and whenever someone tells me they're visiting Rhode Island, Blount immediately goes on my list of recommendations. Yes, getting there may involve crossing the Washington Bridge, and that can sometimes test your patience. That's a discussion for another day. The important thing is that once you arrive and take that first bite, you'll forget all about the drive. Blount Clam Shack on the Waterfront isn't just a great seafood spot. It's one of those places that captures what Rhode Island summers are supposed to feel like. Great food, beautiful views, friendly people, and an atmosphere that keeps you coming back year after year. A true Rhode Island gem and an easy five stars. read more

Blount Clam Shack on the Waterfront - Scallop Roll - Seafood Near Me - Warren, Rhode Island

Who knew that they weren't just known for their soup sales at their Fall River location?!? The special fried seafood trio on Wednesdays was worth it. Fish was amazing, could use a bit more shrimp if you asked me and the clam bellies were so (can I swear here) amazing. Beautiful location near the waterfront in Warren. Parking was a bit weird and confusing but I highly recommend it. No waiters or waitresses but unique and smart and smooth ordering system. Food came out hot and quick. WAIT I DIDNT TAKE PICTURES SMH read more

I think this may have been my favorite place for food in RI. I went back 2 times this week. The line gets LONG but they have little markers that give you a rough estimate of how long you'll wait to order. It does get hot bc it's not covered so keep that in mind. The staff at the front are so helpful and they do their jobs with a smile. Food was ready very shortly after placing the order. Clam strips were my absolute favorite. I sat outside in the sun to enjoy them. Nice scenery while you eat. Drinks are good. Chowder was delicious. Definitely should be on your list to try !! read more

Blount Clam Shack on the Waterfront - New England Clam Chowder Clam Strips Cole Slaw Clam Cakes - Seafood Near Me - Warren, Rhode Island

Love the food here and the outdoor seating on the water is excellent; we have eaten here several times & loved coming back

Loved this unique location for many years , unfortunately the food quality has fallen a few stars off the chart. Where are the potatoes and clams in your clam chowder? Ordered fish tacos and got fish sandwich with too much sauce and messy to eat. Visited the site last week and the condiment area was dirty with lots of fallen trash on the ground and blowing all over the tent area. I mentioned this to the soda concession attendant who replied they were short staffed and couldn't buss the area. She immediately returned to checking her phone and seemed to be returning text messages! Summer help in need of some adult supervision! read more

Nice spot on the waterfront, great seafood. I like the options of sitting down for lunch or dinner, getting takeout, or going to their shop with many other choices as well. read more

So, so good! Was traveling to New England from San Diego and wanted fried clam strips (not the whole bellies). This place popped up and it was everything I wanted and more. I imagine it gets very busy but we went when they opened and it was great. read more

Blount Clam Shack on the Waterfront - Seafood Near Me - Warren, Rhode Island

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Everything about this place is exceptional. The food, the setting, the live music, the onsite ice cream.

Its worth the wait! Delicious fried clams platter and lobster roll. The creamy clam chowder was extraordinary great. The view topped it off.

Our go to clam shack. We always get the lobster roll which is huge. Have tried a bunch of things on the menu and everything is always good. read more

Blount Clam Shack on the Waterfront - Giant Lobster Roll** - Seafood Near Me - Warren, Rhode Island

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I was beyond excited to see the truck at the event. Visited the truck due to my friendly service last time. It was not an enjoyable experience to say the least. So bad, I came to update my review. The lady I encountered with was rude. It's a shame as last time, I had a great experience. The food... thats another story.... Slop! read more

Excellent ambience outside waterfront free music food is OK I think the chowder and clam cakes are a little overpriced, but they are good.

Such a perfect summer treat. Food has never disappointed me, I love the tented tables on the riverfront. Very organized ordering system and the staff are awesome. read more

This was a great experience for sure. My advice is not to order so much food. It feels light initially but it will feel so heavy hours later. Still would definitely come back. We waited in line for like 30-40 minutes. The outside seats facing the ocean was amazing. My favorite was the fried calamari and fish & chips. read more

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Stopped in not realizing there was an outdoor seating location down the street. Ordered a large lobster roll with mayonnaise It came with 3 clam cakes. I added a white chowder for dipping my clam cakes. Excellent claw meat abundant in lobster roll , I slice lettuce just enough , roll butter toasted Very good lobster roll . Clam cakes very good but a few more clams in cake would have made them excellent Chowder was ok, needed more clams , I prefer a pepper , paprika kick. Add more butter to it like my Massachusetts clam chowders. Minimal seating inside, no outside tables, ... I had to eat on waterfront on rail across street. If I had know outside service and seating down the street .. I would have went there. But, all was good and no issues on my end... I would bring home more clam cakes next time . How about scallop or shrimp cakes too ? read more

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I live in Massachusetts but took the the ride to Warren RI for seafood. The food trucks are in a Buissness park right on the water in Warren, it's very beautiful There is plenty of parking and it's free. One's we parked we walked down and made the line to order your food. The line was very long but well worth the wait. We order at the window and they give you a buzzer that will notify you when your food is ready. We ordered the shrimp platter and the small lobster roll. The shrimp was fresh and the lobster roll was really good. The atmosphere is beautiful and very New England. My only complaint is they don't give enough food. The employees are very nice and everything is very clean. If you're in the area, eat here. read more

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Okay this place was cool. We went on a holiday weekend so it was quieter and the ice cream spot next door was closed so I wonder if the lines weren't as long as usual. I will say by the time we left they started to get longer so maybe it was our timing because I've heard it's usually a long line, but we'll take it because it was quick! My husband loves fish and I just....don't. Their non-seafood options were limited but I could tell they fried them in a separate oil which is awesome. Although limited, they were great in taste. My husband loves every bite of his food. He bought the fried platter and was in heaven. The view is super cool and perfect to get some awesome photos of the bay. Overall, a great experience. There's a reason it's so highly rated. read more

Blount Clam Shack on the Waterfront - Seafood Near Me - Warren, Rhode Island

Came in for lunch with several friends. You order at the shack and they give you a buzzer. The guy who checked me out wasn't super friendly. The food was cooked pretty quickly. I got the small buttered lobster roll. It was huge and hard to eat but super tasty! For a side I got the clam cakes. Also very tasty. My friend got the chowder and clam cakes and he also enjoyed them. The view was gorgeous! read more

Blount Clam Shack on the Waterfront - Seafood Near Me - Warren, Rhode Island

Always a great experience coming here. Today I purchased lots of soup to take home at great prices. The service was outstanding! The store was clean and well organized.....Love this place... read more

Blount Clam Shack is a staple for my family. We have been coming the Blount for years to celebrate milestones and birthdays. The giant lobster roll is the BEST treat to celebrate! The calamari is fantastic and the portion is well worth the price point. I love the clam cakes as they are not too big and just the right amount of salt. They go perfectly with their clam chowder. We take the drive at least once a month to enjoy the tasty food while also taking in the perfect ocean view! Come visit and you will NOT be disappointed. read more

This place is all about the vibes. Lots of families and friends, having fun eating outside and watching the boats come and go. Often people bring their dogs, sometimes cats ( on a leash, I swear it). The food is made and served from two trailers that they bring in for the season. The food is what you expect, I've never had anything bad but I've never had anything outstanding. The scallop roll is always decent . There's often live music and my friends and I like to bring a game to play at the seat yourself tables when it's not too windy. read more

They definitely made an effort to make things right. I was sent a gift card and I returned a few weeks later for a great lunch. I want to thank everyone at Blount for their great customer recovery and follow through. Stuff happens in the restaurant business. It's how you clean it up that matters!! You made me feel like I mattered. Thank you read more

Blount Clam Shack on the Waterfront - Fried whole belly clams from Blount - Seafood Near Me - Warren, Rhode Island

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My wife and I both thoroughly enjoyed our meal. She had the fish reuben and I had the fried clam platter with cole slaw and clam cakes. First - excellent cole slaw. Absolutely loved it. The clam cakes were much better than my previous visit, and the fried clams were delicious. My wife said the fish reuben was excellent. Overall, this was a much better experience than my previous review. I should have ordered clam chowder so I could compare, but I know we'll be back here again soon enough. :) read more

I really enjoyed my time at Blount Clam Shack. The employees were extremely kind and offered suggestions. When we arrived around 3:00pm on a Monday, there was more than enough parking and it was not crowded. There was a great amount of seating as well. All tables were clean and the property is well maintained. Our food came out in about 5 minutes. We ordered a small Lobster Roll with Sweet Potato Fries and Coleslaw and a Giant Lobster Roll with Chowder and Coleslaw. We also got a side of fresh fruit. Our total was around $85.00. The Lobster Rolls were packed full of an immense amount of lobster, which was smothered in butter. The Chowder had a generous amount of cubed potatoes and clams. If I lived in the area, I would be going back! read more

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I've been eating at seafood places and clam shacks for over 50 years and while I have my favorites in MA, RI and NH, I finally decided to give this place a try. My daughter and I are there for lunch last week. The New England chowder is just OK. Creamy, lots of potatoes, not a lot clams, a bit bland. I tried the stuffed scallop, which sounds great on paper but fails to deliver much. The clam cakes were average. Taking an additional star off because while the service was friendly, we waited forever on a not-very-busy weekday afternoon. Chowder came out first, then the stuffed scallop which turned out to be undercooked, and finally after a very long wait, the clam cakes. Why not all at once? Why so slow? It takes five minutes to fry a clam cakes. As has become my mantra with most mediocre experiences - I'll go back if someone else is paying next time. read more

We stopped here on the way home from dropping my son off at college. So a giant lobster roll was just what I needed! The staff was very helpful as we tried to decide between all the great options. Dining is available under the tent with views of the water. Was a perfect scene to enjoy your sea fare. The lobster roll was indeed giant. I could have gone with a regular but enjoyed every bite! The stuffie was great combo of stuffing to seafood. Nicely seasoned to make it flavorful without needing to add anything. Loved it and loved finding a great stop on the way home from visits. read more

Blount Clam Shack on the Waterfront - Giant lobster roll w side of clam chowder. Scallop stuffie - Seafood Near Me - Warren, Rhode Island

Would not come here if it was the last place for clam cakes. Not that they weren't good, but the god forbidden line just to order. It's absurd. They have ropes to wind you around on single file -- in the heat for at least an hour. Just to then have a meal you've waited and sweat for, under a tent. It's all outside, granted the water is there and it's a nice view but I'm still hot from the hour long line wait. But, while you wait though you get to hear a middle aged white man playing guitar, if that's your fancy. I'd rather just listen to the dad rock yacht club station on my Spotify. Overall, I'd rather pay twice as much to wait and sit inside for food that's half as shitty, because the environment this establishment offers is just not worth it to me. The best thing about this place for an out of towner, was the classic plastic puck they provide, to let you know when your meal is ready. Overall, just not worth it. read more

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Took Sunday drive and ended up at this fantastic lil place right on the water . Easy parking in crushed seashells like the old days. There's food trucks one with a full menu one with express easy items which was perfect for us just ordering chowder & clamcakes with a stuffie! We were so hungry we forgot to take photos the stuffie was out of this world best ever ! Full shrimp pieces of lobster & scallops it was the best I've ever had in a call shell$7 not bad at all! Then 3 clam cakes with white chowder which my husband said it was great! Better than our local well known place in Gansett :) live music in a shack outdoor seating was great we sat at a little bar looking over the water ! There's also an ice cream truck too! Take the ride it's a great place to visit right in Warren ! Authentic seafood! read more

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I absolutely love Blount and i love visiting their clam shack on the waterfront. Blount has my favorite clam cakes and chowder. Blount also has the most affordable price for a lobster roll. They have a giant lobster roll and a regular. The staff is always friendly and quick. There is plenty of outdoor seating under a tent and tables with umbrellas. read more

Blount Clam Shack on the Waterfront - Small Lobster Roll - Seafood Near Me - Warren, Rhode Island

Lobsters rolls are the best I have ever had! Though the line was long it moved rapidly. We had a group of 11including 4 children and were able to find a big waterfront table. We also visited the indoor site- same quick,delicious, child friendly spot. read more

Limited options for gluten free -- no steamers with butter, no local little necks steamed with butter, no local haddock broiled with butter...? Only fried.food. Yuck. read more

Turns out I don't like clams but if you do, you should eat here. I got the clam chowder and found the clams to be chewy (maybe I was eating them wrong? Do you just swallow it whole?) but the rest of the chowder was flavorful and I did my best to eat around the clams. I also had the fish Reuben which is a misnomer since it has cole slaw and not sauerkraut but semantics aside the fish was fried fresh and hot. The tarter sauce and cole slaw were delicious. I also tried their Clam Shack Summer Ale and at first was disappointed it was brewed in MA, but they make damn good beer there so I get it. I'm not from the area, but I hope I get to come back again! I came on a Friday at lunch and must have beat the rush as there was no line! Great waterfront low key dining. read more

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I come here every time I visit from FL it's soooo good, it's only outside pavilion seating but the view is and they got some of the best lobster rolls and clam chowder. The clam cakes are nostalgic for me that was my fav as a kid just wish they had RI clam chowder! read more

Blount Clam Shack on the Waterfront - Small Lobster Roll 3 Clam Cakes & Cup of Chowder - Seafood Near Me - Warren, Rhode Island

What a treat! Came in from Washington State for work, and it was recommended to try Blount for the best lobster roll in Rhode Island. First time having a lobster roll, and damn...it was amazing. Hot and buttered is a must try. It's a serve yourself type of place and has a beautiful view of the water and some incredible sailboats and houses across the bay. Recommend by a staff member at La Gondola! read more

Blount Clam Shack on the Waterfront - Hot and buttered lobster roll and clam cakes! - Seafood Near Me - Warren, Rhode Island

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Got to come here before they close for the season, usually on my annual visit to New England. We came on a Saturday afternoon and there wasn't a line. Lots of people though but you can find a table with an umbrella for shade. My friend advised me to get the 1 pound lobster roll (Giant) with dill, cost about $36. The amount they give you is amazing. (Well you pay for it.) The lobster had a light seasoning and needed a tad bit more salt or lemon. It was still good in my opinion. My friends who come here all the time said their flavoring was lacking a little and missing the pickle. I guess when you don't know, its all good. The slaw was a nice complement. I was still satisfied with my lobster roll and my clam chowder! Delicious. read more

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Went on this last Friday night June 2025. We had heard the jumbo lobster roll was smaller and bland and were praying it wasent true but when we tried it ourselves we unfortunately have to agree. It looks like Blounts changed the bread roll itself from previous years making it smaller. The amount of meat for $36 doesn't seem to match the amount in years past and the dill mayo was seemingly non existent. It also appeared Blounts is transitioning to a more lobster salad with small lobster pieces in the roll as opposed to the large lobster chunks the rolls had in years past. The Chourico clam cakes seemed to be cooked in oil that needs to be changed or they were sitting out too long because the batter was dark and chewy on the outside not light and crispy. We used to be willing to fork over the extra $ for the jumbo roll bc it was that much meat and had a great taste but we might find ourselves looking elsewhere for a go to lobster roll. Last thing I'll add, and had always been a pain point about this place, is adding another register to take orders. The line moves painfully slow as there is just one window taking orders. I would love to see the two windows taking orders and pick up move to the chowder/clam cake/drinks window. We'll probably be back but not too soon based on this recent experience. Perhaps it was just an off night. Almost forgot! They changed their Cole slaw recipe and it is definitely for the worse! No carrots or purple cabbage in this version. It is all white cabbage seemingly and the mayo/vinegar ratio seems off. I wish they would go back to the old recipe. read more

This place seems to have loads of hype so we gave it a shot. Not being from RI we tried some new things to us. The wait to get our food was more than 45 minutes. Prepare your kids for that. The food was just ok. I didn't love much of it besides the chowder which was quite yummy. The rest... meh. Fine but not outstanding. read more