Dinner with a View
Pick up clam cakes and chowder for takeout and settle in at these coastal spots.
Clam cakes and chowder from Flo’s Clam Shack. Photo courtesy of Discover Newport
Aunt Carrie’s
Location: Close to Point Judith fishing port. If it’s after 6 p.m., head up to Scarborough State Beach for free parking and dinner on the sand.
Specials: Three clam cakes and a bowl of chowder for $13.45, anytime.
Details: 1240 Ocean Rd., Narragansett, 783-7930, auntcarriesri.com
Blount Clam Shack
Location: Watch sailboats float along the historic Warren waterfront or walk a bit south and dine on a seaside bench in Burr’s Hill Park.
Specials: Three clam cakes and a cup of chowder for $9.
Details: 335 Water St., Warren, 245-3210; other locations at blountretail.com
Evelyn’s Drive-In
Location: Located on Nanaquaket Pond, where boats can pull up to the dock and guests can enjoy indoor, patio or picnic table seating. Walk to Helger’s Ice Cream Shoppe for a post-meal coffee and maple soft serve twist.
Specials: Four clam cakes and a bowl of clam chowder combo available for $12.99; sub lobster bisque for $15.99.
Details: 2335 Main Rd., Tiverton, 624-3100, evelynsdrivein.com
Flo’s
Location: Original location is near the water in Portsmouth; Middletown is across the street from Easton’s First Beach. Bring a blanket and walk across the street at both spots for a beachside meal.
Specials: Get a cup of chowder and three clam cakes for $8.95 in both locations.
Details: 324 Park Ave., Portsmouth; 4 Wave Ave., Middletown, 847-8141, flosclamshacks.com
Clam cakes and chowder from Iggy’s. Photo courtesy of Iggy’s
Iggy’s
Location: Warwick location is adjacent to Oakland Beach overlooking Greenwich Bay. Narragansett outpost is in Point Judith — grab your goods and drive to nearby Camp Cronin for a dreamy summer sunset.
Specials: Two clam cakes, a cup of chowder and a medium fountain drink for $10.99; three clam cakes, a bowl of chowder and a medium fountain drink for $14.89.
Details: 889 Oakland Beach Ave., Warwick, 737-9459; 1151 Point Judith Rd., Narragansett, 783-5608, iggysri.com
Dune Brothers Seafood
Location: Located in the heart of downtown Providence, this seafood shack brings the sea to the city while highlighting sustainable fish species. Eat your seafood feast on the grass at 195 District Park and cross the Providence Pedestrian Bridge, or visit its other location in Track 15.
Specials: Three clam cakes cost $7 and a cup of white or clear chowder made with Rhode Island littlenecks, salt pork, potatoes and herbs is $12.
Details: 239 Dyer St., Providence, 648-2598; 1 Union Station, Providence, 249-9650, dunebrothers.com
