Summer in the Ocean State isn ’ t complete until you ’ ve consumed these dishes .
CLAM CAKES & CHOWDER
Pronounced clam cakes and “ chowdah ,” this classic combo appears on many local menus — but these spots do it best .
AUNT CARRIE ’ S LOCATION : Narragansett WHY : Legend has it that the founder , Aunt Carrie herself , invented the clam cake using her own corn fritter recipe .... Whether true or not , the iconic , family-owned institution still has more than 100 years of clam cake-and-chowder-making to back it up . facebook . com / auntcarriesrestaurant
IGGY ’ S LOCATIONS : Warwick and Narragansett WHY : Picking up a half-dozen doughy clam cakes and your choice of New England ( white ), Manhattan ( red ) or Rhode Island ( clear ) chowder styles from either of Iggy ’ s seaside walk-up windows is a Rhode Island-summer pastime in and of itself . PLUS : The Warwick locale also boasts a full-service restaurant ( Iggy ’ s Boardwalk : Lobster and Clam Bar ) as well as an ice cream shop ( Iggy ’ s Creamery ). iggysri . com
ROCKY POINT CLAM SHACK LOCATION : Warwick WHY : In honor of the much-beloved former Rocky Point Amusement Park , this clam shack serves up not just plates of crispy-soft clam cakes and bowls of savory chowder , but also a healthy dose of nostalgia . rockypointclamshack . com
FLO ’ S CLAM SHACK LOCATIONS : Middletown ( Dine-In ) and Portsmouth ( Drive-In ) WHY : Flo ’ s has sold more than 40 million of their “ world-famous ” clam cakes in their eighty-plus-year tenure . Clearly , they ’ ve got the good stuff . flosclamshacks . com
BLOUNT CLAM SHACK LOCATIONS : Warren and East Providence WHY : The clam cakes are served with Blount ’ s special house-made sauce and pair perfectly with any one of their chowders , from the clear clambake chowder to the thick , New England-style clam shack chowder to the veggie-heavy red chowder . PLUS : You can stock up on ready-to-heat-and-serve chowders , bisques and gourmet soups at Blount Company Soup Store in Fall River , MA . blountretail . com
SALTY ’ S CLAM SHACK LOCATIONS : Westerly WHY : Fresh out of the water , trek on up to this little spot for twists on classic seafood shack staples . You can taste the sweet and saltiness of clam through the batter . Grab a quick bite before a flick at the drive-in theater .
Benny ’ s Clam Shack , Wakefield Monahan ’ s Clam Shack , Narragansett don ’ t miss !
Clam cakes from Flo ’ s
Clam Shack
Some swear that clam cakes and white ( New England ) chowder are soulmates , but don ’ t be afraid to try the clear ( Rhode Island ) style , too !
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