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    The Lunch Bucket

    4.4 (17 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Best burger on the island by far. Owner is terrific - an old school comfort food heaven. Will definitely be back!!!

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    Justi M.

    In Block Island near Ballards, they only offer outdoor seating and encourage online orders. For a casual take out type place, it was quite pricey, considering the sandwiches come with no side. I ordered a Hot Shot Chicken sandwich, they offered a GF bun but I could detect no seasoning on the chicken, and there was no sauce on the sandwich. I ended up putting ketchup and mayonnaise on it. My kids enjoyed the mozzarella sticks and the cheeseburger. There were no fries on the menu, and my son was disappointed that there was no bathroom. Service was friendly, the picnic tables were a hit with the kids. (I don't understand all the cake pix, I saw no cakes in this establishment)

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    10 months ago

    Good American food. Nice workers. Fast service. Good views. Ok prices. Not much more to say. It's worth a trip.

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    Amazing service!! Got the cheeseburger and fries, cooked perfectly. Great flavor. Good location, 10/10 would return

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    2 years ago

    Great food, excellent service. Nice view of the harbor too. Very friendly and comfortable.

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    3 years ago

    Best place to eat breakfast on block island. Food is all fresh. Try the fresh squeezed orange juice. It won't disappoint. We will be back!

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    Eli's - Crispy Chicken with artichokes

    Eli's

    4.1(105 reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$$

    The place is quite big yet quite small. The chefs are amazing. As packed as the place was, they…read morekept up with it. They work in front of basically half the tables and always keep their cool. With as busy as they are, they don't have an enormous menu and I feel that it's better that way. I'm not sure how often they change the menu as the online page showed slightly different meals. The wait staff are plentiful and it's rather amazing how well they keep up. The way my family and I were treated upon arrival was extremely disappointing. The male host was unnecessarily disrespectful and unwelcoming from the moment we walked in, despite us being polite and having every intention of dining there. After getting a reservation online and returning, the female host/manager was also a little rude and dismissive toward us at first. That only added to the uncomfortable atmosphere we felt. Even the bartenders didn't acknowledge us. Staff would catch eye contact with us and just keep going. Thankfully, the experience improved once we were seated. Our waiter (Cam) was genuinely kind, professional, and attentive throughout the meal, and the food itself was excellent. The chefs clearly know what they're doing, because every dish was prepared beautifully and tasted amazing. It's unfortunate that such strong food and service from the waitstaff are overshadowed by the poor attitude at the front of the restaurant. A little basic respect and hospitality toward guests would make a huge difference. Growing up in the hospitality service (restaurant) then working in retail to aviation. We're all taught from the beginning. A person walks in, greet them with a smile and let them know you'll be with them shortly. Not ignore them then to be slightly rude. We all understand being busy. But don't take it out on the customers. Especially when they didn't cause your stress. I'm giving them a high score because Cam and the chefs were amazing. Even the chefs said goodnight to us and thanked us.

    One of the best food places on island. Be aware that it's a small and you likely will have to wait,…read morebut it's worth it. Great service, yummy food, good drink menu, photos of cute dogs on the wall... what more could you want after a long day at the beach? The tuna nachos were to die for. They definitely had some kick! The bread basket with the garlic butter was a nice touch. I loved my salmon and the bite I took of my partner's burger was juicy and delicious. The thick seasoned fries with the burger were also great. Unfortunately we filled up on everything and didn't save room for dessert, but we will definitely have dessert next time.

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    Rebecca's Seafood Takeout - Clam Cakes

    Rebecca's Seafood Takeout

    3.2(90 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$

    Soooo... I was curious about the "Block Island clam cakes," and I usually love any kind of seafood…read morecakes... fish cakes, crab cakes, shrimp toast... but I made a mistake ordering these sight unseen. They are not cakes at all but balls- one wonders why they are not called "clam balls" but I digress- of dense, almost soft pretzel-like fried dough containing a couple of chunks of clam that look like something you would buy at a bait shop. I was fully expecting them to be fried, but they are so dry, like Sahara dry, and were not served with any kind of sauce. These things- they could also more accurately be called "fritters" but again I digress"- are literally crying out for a dipping sauce of some kind and might be more passable with a tartar or a chipotle mayo or something. However, it's nice to be able to walk up to a window and get something easy, quick, and cheap. The people were nice and I'm sure other things on the menu are better.

    We ordered a seafood platter with scallops, shrimp and a piece of cod, served on a bowl of fries as…read morewell as a house salad. Salad was simple and fresh and a great deal. The scallops were perfectly fried as were the shrimp and cod. Fairly quick window service and they call your number. Seemed to be open later than the posted time but I would double check to be sure. Outdoor seating was fun for people watching as they were busy with people coming and going. We enjoyed our lunch, and taking a moment to let our legs rest in the shade. If now seating is available then go is an option and there are lots of places close by to sit and each on a bench or the grass.

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    The National Hotel Tap & Grille - Chicken Caesar Wrap with tots

    The National Hotel Tap & Grille

    3.6(186 reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$

    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.

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    The National Hotel Tap & Grille - Bar seating

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    The National Hotel Tap & Grille - Baked brie (front) and lobster chowder (behind)

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    McAloon's - Clam chowder

    McAloon's

    3.5(47 reviews)
    0.3 mi
    $$

    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.

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    McAloon's - Crab cake sandwich

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