roasted local catch of the day or the baked seafood trio featuring flounder, scallops and shrimp. If you’ re looking for a quick hit before hitting the beach, the albacore tuna melt or Galilee fish sandwich made with oven-baked haddock should do the trick. Fun Perks: Grab seats on the deck or in the second-floor dining room overlooking Block Island Sound for prime views of the various vessels— and sometimes even gray and harbor seals— gliding by. Keep an eye on the restaurant’ s events calendar for live band appearances. 250 Sandhill Cove Rd., Narragansett, 783-2306, georgesofgalilee. com |
Ocean House
The Backstory: Dinner at Ocean House is always a special moment. The stunning AAA Five Diamond and Forbes Five-Star property sits on the bluffs of Watch Hill and recently underwent room renovations. Whether you choose the more casual bistro with oceanfront views or splurge on the full chefs’ tasting experience at COAST, the chefs gather local farm ingredients and the freshest seafood to produce all dishes. What to Order: At the bistro, start with a half-dozen briny local oysters and velvety scallops crudo with citrus, pomegranate and cucumber, and
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snack on lightly fried calamari. For entrees, we recommend the seared Stonington scallops with romesco sauce, fava beans and chorizo with vivid slices of daikon radish and the mussels frites with shellfish broth you’ ll want to spoon up like soup. Fun Perks: Book dinner on the earlier side so you can take in the crashing surf from the dining room windows and catch the sunset views from the front of the hotel. Guests can also choose outdoor dining at the Verandah raw bar in spring and summer, while resort members and hotel guests can take advantage of the beachside Thea at Dune Cottage for its Mediterranean menu. 1 Bluff |
Ave., Watch Hill, 678-0364, oceanhouseri. com
Champlin’ s
The Backstory: Watch your dinner sail by on one of the many fishing fleets returning to port at this classic seafood-bythe-shore joint. You can either sit indoors— where the many windows let in the sea breeze— or outside facing Point Judith Harbor. Check out the historic photos depicting the aftermath of the 1938 and 1954 hurricanes plastered along the walls. What to Order: The classic chowdah and clam cake combo: Order red, white or clear chowder by the half-pint, pint or quart, and pair it with either a half-dozen
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