One Fisherman's Platter, Please

When I'm on vacation there are only few things that really matter, and one of them is food! While vacationing on Block Island with J this summer we had some good food, some not so good food, and some outstanding food! The fisherman's platter at Finn's Seafood Restaurant falls into the good food category.

The platter came with loads of freshly fried haddock, shrimp, scallops, and whole belly clams piled on top of some pretty good french fries. The platter also came with a side of pretty average coleslaw that tasted pretty good. J and I split this platter since it was a mid day "snack" and washed it all down with a couple dark and stormys.

If you're ever on Block Island and are looking for some good fried seafood in a very casual setting, stop into Finn's Seafood Restaurant and order something up.


Finn's Seafood Restaurant
Water Street
Block Island, RI
401/466-2473

The BEST Lobster Roll at Evelyn's Drive-In

Summer in New England does mean fresh fruits and vegetables but it also means fresh seafood! Fresh clams and lobsters are in abundance during the New England summer and one place that really knows how to do seafood justice is Evelyn's Drive-In located in Tiverton, Rhode Island - just over the bridge from Newport. Evelyn's is known for their fried whole belly clams, which are indeed awesome, and their Rhode Island Clam Chowder, also awesome, but I'm going to argue that what Evelyn's does best is their Lobster Roll!

On a Saturday afternoon just a month or two ago, Jeanine and I decided to make a detour on our way home from the beach to this famous little drive in in quiet Tiverton, RI. We'd been to Evelyn's several times before and knew it was the place to get a lobster roll. Warm, grilled hot dog bun overflowing with lobster meat, mayo on the side. This lobster roll is just plain lobster on a bun, and a lot of lobster. Spending a long day at the beach, I was starving, so in addition to the lobster roll I ordered up some fried whole belly clams and Jeanine had a cup of Evelyn's Rhode Island clam chowder. Rhode Island clam chowder is different from New England clam chowder in that the RI version has no cream, it is a clear broth with clams and potatoes; Manhattan clam chowder is the tomato based chowder.

Stuffing ourselves with great, fresh seafood at Evelyn's was the perfect ending to a great day. Next time you're in southern Rhode Island, make it a point to stop at Evelyn's, you won't be disappointed!

Rhode Island Clam Chowder

Whole belly fried clams

Lobster roll with french fries

Lobster salad plate with french fries

Evelyn's outdoor seating area

Picnic tables in Evelyn's parking area

Another cool thing about Evelyn's is that they were featured in Guy Fieri's Diners, Drive-ins and Dives on the Food Network! Check this out:

Evelyn's Drive-In
2335 Main Rd.
Tiverton, RI 02878
Ph. (401) 624-3100