I have been in the restaurant businness for over 45 years, and had a great meal at Tommy's clam…read moreshack. 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.

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

We haven't been to the Crows Nest in about a decade but went today because it was my husbands…read morebirthday and he was craving their seafood platter. The restaurant is large and has indoor and outdoor patio seating as well as a bar. It's nicely decorated and is bright and airy and offers views of the marina across the street. There are parking lots on both sides of the building. Since it's been a while since we last visited, we ordered a lot of food: clam cakes, fried mozzarella, calamari, a stuffie, plus a baked seafood platter and a small portion of the baked scrod. We ate till we were full and brought the rest of it home to enjoy later. The food was fresh and delicious and we enjoyed everything EXCEPT the fried mozzarella which was like a super crispy hockey puck - gross.

We had a nice dinner here on a rainy evening! We were looking for some good seafood somewhere near…read moresome water and we found it here. We started with the tuna tower. This was yummy, I liked the flavor combinations it used, but there was too much rice for me especially for the price. For my entree I got the broiled scrod with fries and broccoli. The fish was nice, I liked the breadcrumbs. The fries were those really yummy extra crispy ones, and the broccoli did its job. The staff was helpful and nice, and the locale was very on-theme with the seafood, but in a very tasteful way! I would definitely recommend this place!

Visited on a rainy day. The restaurant is located at a lovely location by the beach. Ordered…read morethrough touchscreen at the counter. Clam cakes were tasty, freshly fried, with lovely crisp skin but not much clam. Asked the nice counter lady to recommend the version of doughboy to try and she suggested original or cinnamon sugar. Selected cinnamon sugar on the side. The original, quite fluffy, was somewhat bland tasting. Dusting with cinnamon sugar elevated both texture and taste. The doughs were light with a beautiful golden brown glow. Rhode Island clear chowder (extra broth) was okay but could be better.

In my opinion, no trip to Oakland Beach is complete without stopping at Iggy's Doughboys & Chowder…read moreHouse. It's become a tradition for us. We usually have dinner next door at the restaurant, and before heading home we walk over to Iggy's to grab a box of fresh doughboys to take with us. Somehow there's always room for doughboys. One of the things I appreciate most is the consistency. It doesn't seem to matter how busy they are, the doughboys are almost always fresh out of the fryer. They're light, golden brown, and cooked just right. I've never had one that was burnt, greasy, or raw in the middle. They strike a nice balance between having a crisp exterior and a soft, fluffy center, and they're generously dusted with enough sugar to satisfy a sweet tooth without making a complete mess. The menu has plenty of classic Rhode Island favorites if you're looking for chowder, clam cakes, or other seafood, but for us it's always about the doughboys. They've become part of the ritual whenever we're at Oakland Beach, and it's one tradition we don't plan on changing anytime soon. The only reason I'm giving four stars instead of five is because this place is incredibly popular, especially during the warmer months. Depending on when you go, you may find yourself standing in line for a while. That's not necessarily a knock on the business because a busy restaurant usually says something about its reputation, but it's worth knowing if you're in a hurry. The prices are fair, the staff keeps the line moving as efficiently as they can, and the quality has remained remarkably consistent over the years. That's becoming increasingly rare. If you're spending the day at Oakland Beach and leave without stopping at Iggy's for doughboys, I think you're missing out on one of the area's best traditions. We'll definitely keep coming back.

The best buck a shuck around. Loved the food the service and the resturant. Sat at the bar and was…read moretaken care of from start to finish.

I never write reviews, even bad ones, but tonight's experience left me pretty stunned. I called at…read morearound 6pm and asked for the first available reservation for 4 people. The response was we only take reservations for parties of 6 or more. Fair enough. I said I'd like to drive up and pit my name in for the next available table for 4. We arrived around 6:30 and I put in my name. I was told it would be 30-45 minutes. No problem. I ordered drinks at the bar and sat outside enjoying the night. At 7:20 I went back and side and saw two 4 tops open and asked the waitress if either of those were for us. Her response "We can't sit 4 people at those tables only." Found that odd seeing as the other 4 tops had 4 people sitting there. She said she was waiting for the table in the back to finish and we could have that one. I said ok and ordered more drinks and went back outside. At around 8:15 a couple came strolling by us and asked what the wait was like. I said we had been waiting for an hour and a half, but they could go check if the bar had seats. 15 minutes after they went in I went in and saw them seated at one of the 4 tops that was open earlier. I asked the waitress why she would sit 2 people that just walked in at a table that fits 4 people that have been waiting for close to 2 hours. Her response "They had reservations." First off that's a total lie as I just spoke to them before they went in. Second, you said you don't take reservations for parties of less than 6 people!! To make matters worse, 2 other staff that my brother in law and I spoke to about the situation all gave differing stories about reservations. Again, you told me on the phone no reservations for parties under 6 people. And to top it off, no apologies, no offer to fix it, no offer of apps or dessert or anything. Not looking for freebies, but literally no remorse. All they did was hide in the back and try to ignore us until the bartender helped us. We have been here many times, always good food, service is good, but the host station is always chaotic. This time took the cake. Will not be back for a while.

So far I've only tried Makmak for Sunday brunch but I'll tell you right now I will be back to try…read moredinner soon! The food is delicious, creative, and well-priced. Best of all, as a Cranston girl I love having more great restaurant options nearby rather than having to go to Providence or elsewhere to try new places. My dining companions and I tried the chicken omelet, Makmak biscuit, caramelized banana pancakes and buffalo chicken Benedict between us and all of us were extremely pleased with our choices. I also love that they take reservations for brunch which I find rare at a lot of breakfast spots so this is a nice option if you want to be guaranteed a table and not have to wait.

What an amazing experience. Have now eaten here twice and been blown away by the experience…read more First time I had the tuna bowl and it was exquisite. Tonight I had the salmon and somehow it may have been even better. It's a lovely, unpretentious place with elevated food and amazing staff. Every meal has been exceptional. Can't wait to go back soon.

David did a great job excellent service great food. Definitely very attentive making sure we had…read moreeverything we needed and without having to ask for it. I'm. Not a seafood person so I had sausage noodles and wings. All of which were great. The wings were hit crispy and meaty !!! Kudos for taking care of the land lovers. My wife and daughter had a boil with shrimp lobster mudbugs snow crab. All of which were fresh tender and delicious! Great job we will be back with friends !

The Crab is excellent. The calamari is expertly cooked, and I ordered the coconut shrimp, which was…read morevery tasty. I highly recommend it, especially since shrimp can be easy to overcook, but here it's perfect. My wife ordered the spicy garlic Dungeoness, crab and loved the flavor. Kudos to the whole team for that. If I lived here, I would return again and strongly recommend this place!

really cute vibes at iggys! i love the different options that they have: there's one option of…read moresitting in the main restaurant, one with outdoor seating, one that offers desserts, and one that has lemonade. honestly, i just love the flexibility and the different options depending on what vibe you're going for. what really stood out to me, is the scenery. it has such a beautiful view of the beaches from all the different spots. the restaurant itself has an outdoor view and it's just so stunning. i really enjoyed doing dinner in the restaurant and then being able to step right outside and walk along the shore. service was really good and i did not feel rushed at all. i was with a larger group and had a really good time. got the lentil soup, which was honestly pretty solid and had a lot of flavor. i was pretty satisfied with the portion size too. note: they do not have diet coke but they do have diet pepsi.

We visited with friends for lunch and arrived before they opened. There was already a small crowd…read morewaiting. A hostess will seat you and during our visit the weather was good and we had the option of inside, outside or bar. We were given menus and a waitress came by after a few minutes to take a drink order. We ordered a variety of foods: fried fish platter, chowder and clam cakes, pasta and baked fish. The food was prepared in a timely manner. Not overly long, not quick. The waitress kept an eye on us and refilled drinks when needed. Everyone enjoyed their meals. No complaints. Parking is in three lots before the building with handicap spots closest to the building. There are a few on street spots available to anyone (not just restaurant guests). They also have a 'take out' window with a video menu on the building. It changes pages quickly so it may take a few rotations to decide. Restrooms inside are at the back and are clean. An ATM is just inside the door along with merch and the specials menu. Iggy's is a RI institution and with the addition of an outdoor bar and picnic tables near the beach there is more room for guests. Still, plan to arrive early or be prepared to wait for a seat. Order pick-up, make a reservation and view the menu through their website. You can also purchase merch there and have it shipped.

Delicious food, great service and ambience…read more Plus Amazing water view!! Especially loved the lunch specials!

The restaurant decor was clean, colorful & beachy. Nice dining area inside and out. Our waitress…read morewas sweet & attentive. The clams casino, clam zuppa & boom boom shrimp were soooo Delicious. The calamari ballissimo was ok. The stuffed quahogs were the worst we've ever had (small, dense texture, dry & no clams). The blueberry lemonade martini was good, refreshing & not overpowering. The Biggest Disappointment was/is, the Appy Hour buck a shuck & food items are exclusively for Rewards Members ONLY! Never heard of such thing. Hope the establishment removes the members only restriction to offer all the Public to enjoy the Appy hour.

Yesterday was my birthday and it was finally time for me to try a seafood boil. I'm so glad I did!…read moreCaptain Loui's has a small parking lot which is impressive for Federal Hill. We stopped in at 5 yesterday and were worried the restaurant would be busy, but we were sat immediately. The restaurant itself is nicely decorated with lots of nautical themes. Our waitress was lovely and explained the menu to us in detail. As it was our first time at a seafood boil she was very patient with all our questions. Ultimately I had the 2lb boil with 1lb of mussels, 1/2lb of shrimp, and 1/2lb of clams in the captain Loui sauce with a side of garlic noodles. Our waitress came back quickly with a bib, gloves, and a bucket for shells. Not long after our meals came out and let me tell you everything was excellent! The seafood was cooked perfectly, plenty of sauce, and even the corn and potato were out of this world. I ordered the sauce medium and it definitely had a nice kick to it. The garlic noodles had great flavor, a little clumpy but with a little of that captain Loui sauce added on top it fixed the problem. It's not cheap but for a once in a while special occasion treat I can not recommend this place enough!

My fave seafood boil spot! I'll never go anywhere else. Their sauce, seafood quality and service is…read moreall great. The seafood is always fresh here. I always get the pick 2 and select the shrimp with head on and mussels. Comes with some potatoes and corn; also a side of your choice (I always do extra corn or garlic noodles!) you pick your sauce (get the capt Louie sauce!) and spice level (hot! Is best). The only place I'll got 10 fingers in on a meal and let the sauce get all over my face (I usually hate eating with my hands).. it's so worth it. There's a flower vendor lady that walks around fed hill and she'll come by for your boyfriend to buy you flowers too ladies haha! My boyfriend got the fish and chips w/cajun fries and he said it was better than when we visited Newport.

This is definitely on my top 5! We took some friends last week they absolutely loved it …read more We took in laws last night they equally loved it. The staff is always attentive ,professional and prompt ,&personable . Karl is our favorite ..he welcomes you like a friend .. very enthusiastic about your dining experience and his place of employment ..we thought the first few times he was the owner /manager. It doesn't always work out that we get Karl and the others do not disappoint at all. The ambiance is always so inviting and clean !! The food is just fantastic ! Food is why we keep coming back! Staff is the second reason for sure !!

Lovely little spot with an upscale feel and decor. I sat at the bar for a solo dinner. The…read morebartender / server was fantastic. Everything was prompt and well timed. I got a seasonal watermelon sangria which was light and refreshing. Tuna crudo appetizer was good. The star was the lobster gnocchi special. I shouldn't have eaten the entire plate, but I did. I even used an explative when asked how it was. I will definitely be back to try more. Decent sized parking lot right off the highway, so very convenient.