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    The Beachead

    4.1 (238 reviews)
    ModerateSeafood
    Closed 11:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    THE BEACHEAD ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    Lobster roll & crab cakes
    Miranda S.

    Great place by the beach to stop by for a bite. We split the buttered lobster roll and crab cakes - perfect meal before hitting the beach. Our server was also great and gave us some recos on which beach to walk to. Loved the patio seating and overall ambiance. My favorite part of my meal was the lobster roll!

    Seafood nachos--just okay
    Joan F.

    Good experience here for the following reasons: --great outside seating in the shade on a perfect August evening --reasonably good service (Liam seemed tired and ready for the end of his work day); the support staff was great --perfectly cooked salmon and asparagus --seafood nachos were good enough (slightly overcooked but the scallops and shrimp were tasty) --clean despite the busy day --nice views and comfortable seating. I appreciate the ample spacing between tables --food arrived hot and drinks were cold We'll return when we're back on the island.

    Sarah F.

    True to its name, Beachhead is by the beach! Amazing pretzels and good pasta salad. They have both inside and outside seating and both are nice- you can smell and hear the ocean from outside. Reasonably priced and service was good. Cheers!

    Katherine P.

    Ambiance was excellent and we had great quick service. Food was good, not great, but still enjoyed our late lunch!

    Tuna Sandwich
    Timothy C.

    The beachhead is a very casual vibe with a lot of great menu options! A great place for a quick bite to eat for lunch or a very good dinner option as well! Greatly staffed, always providing great service. A lot of different options and cannot go wrong with any of them!

    Outdoor view
    Michele G.

    Very nice restaurant. The view is the most amazing part- can look across to see the ocean and the other direction to see the island. Tons of outdoor seating and good service. We are outside with a large group and had a variety of seafood. Enjoyed options such as crab blacked, lobster soup, cod, mussels. Crab cakes were really good and recommend. Overall really good

    Calamari
    Reshma K.

    Interesting afternoon today at the Beachhead restaurant today. Food was great- we ordered calamari, asparagus with feta cheese to start us off. We ordered shrimp tacos, grilled chicken sandwich, the beachhead burger with cheese and prime ribs, Waldorf salad with chicken and vegetable rice. Food tasted delicious. My grilled chicken was cooked and seasoned perfectly. We were seated outdoors and it was a beautiful day for outdoors by beach. We were done with our meals when our dog happened to throw up unfortunately. When the server came over with the check, we informed her of the mishap. She informed that she will send someone over to clean up. Much to my surprise, the lady who supposedly came to clean up gave me a roll of paper towels and some cleaning product to clean up my dog's throw up. Mind it my dog is only 10lbs so the throw up was not ginormous. Regardless, I was under the impression that the staff is responsible for the cleaning up any spills or messes and they are responsible for cleanliness and hygiene of the restaurant for all patrons. Also, since our server said someone would clean up I wasn't expecting to be put to work. It is a delicate matter, I understand and I would have offered to help if the lady had taken charge but leaving me to it and exiting the scene is not what I expected. Isn't the staff trained to handle these situations for sanitary reasons? The service lacked and it made me question the hygiene of the restaurant if guests are responsible for cleaning up messes.

    Lobster roll

    Such a great spot with amazing views of the ocean and lake. Food was great! I would recommend everything we got. It's especially nice if you get there during happy hour for 1 buck shuck of the raw bar. Service was nice and we were not rushed.

    Lobster Roll
    Cristina E.

    Delicious food with a view! The Beachead is located right across from the beach with lovely views and ample outdoor seating. Perfect vibes for a summer meal. Menu has everything you need in a restaurant by the beach. Highly recommend the lobster roll! The bun was toasty and stuffed to the brim with delicious cold lobster salad. The fried calamari was also a must try. It was coated in a delicious sweet Thai chili sauce!

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    Caroline was the best. We were here the day before and she makes it special! The clam strips are a must. Plus happy hour oysters.

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    Food was good, service was friendly and attentive. Nice ambiance, enjoyed our dinner. Good menu, lots of options. Family friendly.

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    Beach Bar

    3.8(12 reviews)
    0.2 mi

    if one didn't know to pop into the Surf aka Beach House Hotel they would miss one of the islands…read moregems. Skip to reality, go past the forbidding hostess stand in the front...almost on the street. Now, walk until you reach the patio and bar overlooking Crescent Beach. Ask for a seat, done. You've entered a dream. If you want water and boats with a loud crowd of sailors, try the Oar. Drinks? On Block Island ... they're all good. Wait, spoke too fast - they serve RI craft beers. Swim ah, Captain's Daughter for example. They offer a full bar for those searching for that top shelf Mud slide. Food ... Creatively good in a bun, bowl or tray (Entreé) think 1 lb. hot dog- Chicago or Smoke show with brisket. Reasonable burgers would be a 4 star. They're hand made with clever add-ons. Lobster roll leans on the pricey side - they don't need to come out by boat. Sides imaginative ... house pickle jar, fried cheese curds a few of the 5-7. Value? $$-$$$ but, sitting over the water in that breeze...worth it all. All that said, I'm hungry again; except I'm off island. Oh well, next time.

    We ordered onion rings and 2 mudslides, and the bill came to $60 before tip.... onion rings were…read moreposted on the sign as costing $12, so that means each drink was $24??? I've been literally all over the world, and the only place I've spent so much for drinks was a beach front resort in Hawaii. The food and drinks were good, hence the 2 stars instead of one, but the price of drinks is beyond unreasonable given the price everywhere else on the island.

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    The Oar

    3.5(345 reviews)
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    Part of my Block Island tradition is enjoying a lobster club sandwich at The Oar, and this trip I…read morecame with a group of nine. When we checked in, we were told we were the only large party, yet we ended up waiting what felt like an hour. When I mentioned this to our waitress, she snapped back that it had been "39 minutes." I asked her to double-check, and soon after we were told our table was being cleaned and would be ready in 10 minutes. When we walked up, the manager George, who I've seen here throughout more than a decade of visits, was his usual warm and genuine self. He personally apologized for the delay, and that sincerity more than made up for the rocky start. Once seated, our experience turned around completely. Our waitress Lindsay was an absolute gem! Kind, attentive, and patient, even with three fussy kids in the mix. The food was excellent as always, and The Oar continues to deliver on the reasons it remains a staple in my Block Island rotation.

    Take it or leave it on The Oar. We had heard amazing things about it and were told it was a must…read morestop when on Block Island. The food was just okay; nothing too special. It's a pretty large menu which is good to please a large crowd though. It took a while for our server to come back to us when we needed drink and water refills, to order food, and get the check. However, getting seated was super fast. We were expecting to wait a little while on a Saturday for lunch, but it was a well oiled machine of us checking in our front and getting us seated. It is a pretty view out to the water: exactly what you'd expect from a Block Island restaurant. The oars all over are also a cute tradition too!

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