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    The Surf Block Island

    3.3 (58 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Touristy
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Smokeshow Burger
    Katie C.

    We've walked by the Surf a million times and for some reason haven't stopped in! I think the view may be the best in BI! At the point you can watch the views of Old Harbor and the boats and ferries going in and out! You sit on the porch, and order at the bar. The bar seats provide another excellent view! Food is delivered to your table. Service was fast and easy. I loved the menu! And we loved the food! Crinkle fries were crispy and hot! Salad was fresh and great Caesar dressing! We all loved it so much we came back again that same week! Got the family platter - that was sooo good! The brisket was so tender!!! And the bread was a doughy tasty sour dough! It's a new must visit for us!

    Egg and cheese sandwich with arugula and avocado on a brioche bun
    Kerri L.

    I enjoyed probably the best egg and cheese breakfast sandwich I've ever had! Not only was it presented beautifully, it was also flavorful and filling. The eggs were cooked perfectly, very fluffy and seasoned well. The brioche bun added a buttery depth to each bite. The peppery arugula balanced the sweet brioche flavor. I was able to personally thank the sous chef, Matthew, who prepared my sandwich himself. He spent a few minutes chitchatting with me and a few other customers seated in the bar area. I enjoyed hearing his stories. It helped pass the time while I was trying to wait out a rain shower. This beautifully decorated restaurant is located right on the beach and offers seating indoors and outdoors. Great place to go for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or drinks. Pro tip- go around sunset time for a stunning sky!

    Lobster Roll
    Elena O.

    This restaurant sure does have an amazing view, but the food is so so. To start, a mocktail here costed $14 dollars, maybe it is just island price but for a nonalcoholic drink it seems over priced. I also ordered a lobster roll with coleslaw. The coleslaw was dry and had no flavor, the roll was good but had a lot of bread in ratio to meat. I also added a side of fries and they were cold and soggy. Finally I tried the mussel appetizer, this was very good. The sauce was flavorful and I thought there was a good amount of mussels. The hostess was sort of nice but she was in a rush and rushed us to be honest. Other staff were okay too. Overall, the view here is better than the food.

    Back view
    Jerry S.

    This is definitely a place you would go just savior the view and enjoy being on the island . The covered outdoor dining porch is not fancy but offers views of the water and the cliffs. It's what savoring a day on the island is all about. We were heading for brunch and got sidetracked here because of the view. Ended up ordering lunch instead I had the lobster roll and my partner had a Caesar salad wrap. Both were pretty good. Nothing great but not bad. You place your order at the bar or online and they deliver it to the table. The piped in music is a little loud. It would be better off, going with the natural sounds of the waves.

    Outdoor seating area with walk up bar
    Jamie M.

    This is part of the lark hotel chain at the Block Island beach club (formerly The Surf). They've updated their rear outdoor seating area with couches & longe chair's creating a beautiful ambiance for sunset cocktails. You do not need to stay at the hotel to enjoy yourself here. There is a walk up bar and you can also order food and have it delivered to your seating area as each table is numbered. The margarita and strawberry lemonade cocktails were delicious.

    Surf Burger
    Rachel B.

    Great views for lunch! We went on a Saturday and got a table for 4 pretty quickly. I had the charred broccoli bowl and it was decent. Others were content with their food too... typical block island where food is average and prices are high.. but I'd say this place is better than most. Mud slides are made with ice cream and delicious!

    tables and umbrellas on the beach
    Joseph P.

    Appears to be a tired run down salty old hotel and restaurant .... and perhaps it is, but the location, food and vibe is over the top amazing. The rooms and lobby a chic California style, nice but somehow doesn't really fit the Block Island "mood". Dining on the porch, directly on the water at Old Harbor with waves actually crashing up against its foundation...this is drinking and eating at its best! Food is casual, burgers are among the best anywhere, Caesar salad was perfect - except that there weren't any anchovies. Service is "order from the counter and we'll bring to your table" - style, but it was quick and efficient. You can go for just a drink at the bar or just sit and relax on the porch, either way, we loved it!

    Natalie M.

    come here for the drinks and views not the food!!!! This place is gorgeous. there's a huge wrap around porch and bar that makes you feel like you're on a Caribbean island. The food was extremely pricy and not very good, but if you want a quick appetizer im sure you could find something. The staff was quite odd, bartender inspected my ID for a long time and looked like he was going to snap it in half! I am not sure what specific identifiers he was looking for or if he was just trying to look like he knew what he was doing? it's good that they thoroughly check IDs but he should know not to bend them like that because it can permanently damage real IDs.

    Pulled Pork Grilled Cheese, Onion Rings

    This is the place to go on Block Island. Staff are kind, the view of Crescent Beach is incredible, and the food is tasty and affordable (all sandwiches below $20). You do have to order at the bar, but the food comes quickly. To be honest, I actually prefer it to the system of waiting for a waiter to come around. Highly recommend!

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    Great views, easy ordering at bar and great food. Couldn't be easier after getting off the ferry

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

    The National Hotel Tap & Grille

    3.6(186 reviews)
    0.0 mi
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    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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    McAloon's - Clam chowder

    McAloon's

    3.5(47 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    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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    One BI Steak & Oyster House - New York strip

    One BI Steak & Oyster House

    3.1(16 reviews)
    0.2 mi

    We had an incredible experience here! The atmosphere was wonderful and the food was delicious…read more What truly made the evening unforgettable, though, was our waiter Dj. He was phenomenal, warm, attentive, and genuinely friendly. He gave us fantastic menu recommendations and paced our meal perfectly without ever making us feel rushed. Top-tier hospitality and delicious food. We will definitely be back soon!

    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!

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    The Surf Block Island - tradamerican - Updated June 2026

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