The National Hotel

Name: The National Hotel
Address: 36 Water St, New Shoreham, RI, United States, 02807
Telephone: (401) 466-2901
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

4.5

153 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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Located in the heart of downtown beautiful Block Island, The National Hotel Tap & Grille is the perfect place to enjoy a great meal or cocktail. Outdoor seating on our iconic Porch offers breath taking ocean views of the Old Harbor.
Dog friendly dining available, please specify in visit notes if you are bringing a furry friend. Inside Seating is also available. We do not reserve fireside seating.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner served daily, our diverse menu specializes in seafood, steaks & Island favorites. Inside and outside bar shows all sporting events and offers live entertainment on the Weekends during high season.

Independently owned and operated the National Tap and Grille is favorite with locals and tourists

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 20, 2022

May 2022

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
American, Seafood, Steak
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:00 am–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(401) 466-2901
Website
http://www.blockislandhotels.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Anthony Sammartano
Private party facilities
For private event inquiries please contact Carol Ogden carol@blockislandhotels.com

Location
36 Water St New Shoreham, RI 02807
Neighborhood
Block Island
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

New England Clam Chowder
White chowder with fresh clams, onions, celery & herbs
- Cup$7.50
- Bowl$8.50
Chicago Dip$17.50
Hot spinach, artichokes & cheese, tortilla chips
Point Judith Calamari$17.50
Rosemary salt, crispy cherry peppers, marinara
Local Clams$18.50
Italian sausage, garlic tomatoes, spinach, toast points
Crab & Shrimp Rolls$16.50
Scallions, teriyaki & sriracha sauce, wakame salad
Pan Braised Mussels$16.50
Spring asparagus, grape tomato concasse, roasted red pepper & basil broth, toast points
"Peeled" N' Eat Shrimp
Made easy for you - peeled!
- Half Pound$17.50
- One Pound$29.50
Baked Brie$17.50
Puff pastry, apple, berries, toasted almonds, raspberry puree, baguette

Salads

grilled chicken - $8 | grilled salmon - $12

Caesar$16.50
Chopped romaine, parmesan, herb croutons, roasted garlic caesar dressing
Steak & Blue Salad$28.50
Sliced 7oz ny strip, crumbled blue cheese, bacon, grape tomatoes, iceberg, red onion, blue cheese dressing
Bistro Salad$17.50
Baby field greens, granny smith apples, blue cheese, dried cranberries, walnuts, zinfandel vinaigrette

Seafood

Fresh Catch
ask your server what the fishermen have landed for today's service
- MKT
Linguini with Clams$26.50
Chorizo, garlic butter, fresh herbs, parmesan cheese
Swordfish Tacos$24.50
Blackened swordfish, mango salsa, veggie slaw, sriracha sour cream, tortilla chips
New England Lobster
1 1/4 pound lobster, roasted potato, daily vegetable
- MKT
Fish 'N Chips$21.50
Atlantic cod, fries, coleslaw, lemon-lime tartar sauce

Sandwiches

Add French Fries for $2.50, Add Sweet Potato Fries for $3.50

Simple Burger*$15.50
7oz angus burger, lettuce, tomato, bulkie rol
National Grilled Cheese$16.50
American & cheddar cheeses, smoked bacon, spinach, tomato, caramelized onion, toasted sourdough
Crispy Chicken Sandwich$17.50
Buttermilk fried chicken breast, bacon, onion hay, bbq ranch, toasted bulkie roll
Tap & Grille Burger*$19.50
blue cheese, crispy onion hay, bacon jam, fries, coleslaw
Hot Lobster Roll$29.50
Sautéed with butter & fresh herbs, fries & coleslaw

Main Fare

Steak Frites*$28.50
7 oz NYstrip steak, parmesan pomme frites, saga bleu cheese fondue
Chicken Milanese$24.50
Arugula, red onion, cherry tomatoes, parmesan, white balsamic dressing
Chicken Quesadilla$18.50
Shredded chicken, chorizo, cheddar & monterey jack, cilantro sour cream
Hot Lobster Roll$29.50
Sautéed with butter & fresh herbs, fries & coleslaw

Sides

French Fries$5.00
Onion Rings$8.00
Sweet Potato Fries$6.00
Bacon Parmesan French Fries$10.00

What 153 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on all time ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

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doug
Cleveland
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on September 20, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience4
Ate on the porch, beautiful view. Excellent food, stellar service. Our Block Island favorite.
d
dininggirl
New England
60 reviews
vip
5.0
60 reviews
Dined on September 18, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
The National is always one of our favorites. The service was excellent, the food and drinks delicious. I loved my sourdough grilled cheese and my husband also loved the swordfish tacos. We’ll be back!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on September 18, 2021
overall5food5service4ambience3
We ate late and I felt a bit hurried. I ordered sauce on the side and they gave me my butter sauce cold and congealed. Other than that the food, as always, was excellent.
JC
JohnC
Phoenix
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 15, 2021
overall5food4service5ambience4
Very good food, and an accomadating wait staff. Good value especially if you prefer to split entrees with your partner. Even split, entrees were generous enough that even the kitchen split meals were enough. Decent wine selection rounded out a great meal. Live music out back topped off the evening.
JP
JeffP
New England
37 reviews
vip
5.0
37 reviews
Dined on September 10, 2021
overall5food4service4ambience5
Great location on the balcony. Great ambience, fabulous views
CH
CrystalH
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 7, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always special when we go here❤️
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on August 30, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love the food there. Go and enjoy.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 30, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was delicious, atmosphere was chill as usual. Our waiter Terry was very friendly and accommodating to myself, my boyfriend and our pup! Great place to grab food and drinks out on block.
JC
JeffC
New York Area
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on August 28, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
The clam chowder and overstuffed lobster rolls were fantastic!!
GS
GSixtyOne
New York Area
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 28, 2021
overall4food4service5ambience4
The National Hotel personnel were very accommodating to our group. The food was served hot and was very good. We were sat on the porch overlooking Old Harbor, which was very nice. The noise level from the street, other patrons, and the area in general was moderate, especially considering it was a Friday night. Our server Emily was outstanding! The entire adventure was a little pricey, but that’s to be expected I guess, after all it is Block Island.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 27, 2021
overall4food4service4ambience5
Lunch on Block island Pricey for ok food, but it was convenient and the staff was friendly and attentive.
c
cct1420
New York Area
43 reviews
vip
5.0
43 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2021
overall5food4service5ambience4
Food was excellent! Service was great Best restaurant we have been on this stay
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on August 24, 2021
overall2food2service3ambience2
Gross food and restaurant condition
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enzab
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 20, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was very delicious. I had the lobster pasta dish. The wait staff was great!!! Highly recommended!!!
LG
LesleyG
Treasure Coast
27 reviews
vip
4.0
27 reviews
Dined on August 19, 2021
overall4food5service5ambience4
Excellent food and service. Had the fish and chips and the cod was delicious and super fresh. Beautiful location on the porch with harbor view.
e
elinaf
New York Area
7 reviews
vip
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on August 18, 2021
overall3food3service3ambience3
It was a little rundown so the ambiance didn't match the food prices. The quality of the food was pretty ok. Nothing to come back for. And they couldn't figure out how to make a drink I wanted which is pretty standard.
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Nightoff
New England
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on August 16, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and Service was wonderful. Staff was very attentive, friendly and very nice. Had a great dinner. Can’t wait to go back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 15, 2021
overall2food2service3ambience4
The venue was nice and the service was fine, but I was let down by the food and it’s preparation. We ordered steak frites and a hot lobster roll. The cheap cut steak wasn’t cooked right which was upsetting considering the price, the bun on the lobster roll was stale and burnt, fortunately there were big pieces of lobster to pick out, and the coleslaw was not fresh. We also had the fried calamari which was pretty good and we enjoyed the french fries, so if you stick to the fried food you will enjoy your experience more than us. Overall, I could have gotten the same meal for a cheaper price somewhere else. I do not anticipate to return to this restaurant and look forward to trying different restaurants next time I visit Block Island.
HD
HartfordDowntowner1
New York Area
48 reviews
vip
5.0
48 reviews
Dined on August 14, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
This restaurant serves excellent food in a pleasant environment with friendly and attentive waitstaff. I would hope to return to this restaurant every time that I visit block island.
JC
JosephC
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 12, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Sat outside on a beautiful breezy day. Our elderly friend said she felt like she was in a movie setting. The vintage character of this restaurant is wonderful and the views are breathtaking. Terry our waiter was pleasant and attentive. Great experience and we will return soon!
J
Jackie
New England
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on August 11, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience4
Food was very good, our server was a nice, thoughtful and friendly young man. Lobster roll and clams were perfect, cheeseburger was a little better than average. Would go again.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 10, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Most beautiful location
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 9, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience4
Can’t beat the location and view from the deck at The National! Our host and waiter were friendly and patient, and the food came quickly and was delicious! Next time I’ll be sure to stop by the back patio for the fire pits!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 7, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Nice experience
M
Marie
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 7, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Dinner was amazing, service was awesome. We were seated right away no wait and server was very attentive to us. She was fast communicative with us, (bar was behind because it was packed) food was excellent. Wonderful experience
BB
BurtonB
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on August 7, 2021
overall2food2service4ambience2
Mediocre food with very loud atmosphere. Desserts were very good, but Halibut, lobster bisque, and other entrees were just fair. Service was very good with our delightful service Yavor. Surprised by the mediocre food given the very high prices. The kids menu is a testimonial to why American children are overweight with a high incidence of diabetes. Nothing very healthy on the kids menu. There was a quieter inner courtyard that was half full, but for some reason that was not a seating option for us.
C
Chandler
New England
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 7, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Got a beautiful view of the harbor, super friendly waitress, VERY tasty food and drinks, and just feet away from the ferry landing - was a great experience!
d
dininggirl
New England
60 reviews
vip
5.0
60 reviews
Dined on August 7, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food, cocktails and service were excellent, especially since it was busy day. We appreciate your continued excellence! We’ll be back.
BW
BrianW
New York Area
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 6, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great view great place
LN
LyndaN
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 6, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Kimmy was sun an attentive and perso al server. She added to our perfect lunch!!
SR
ShadyladiesRI
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 6, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was very good! Our waiter was from Taunton Mass , I believe his name was Tyler, he made the whole experience perfect! Extremely friendly! Great personality ! Please let him know my girl friends and I had a wonderful lunch !
d
dianeb
New England
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 3, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, good service. Would definitely recommend.
C
Clairic
Columbus
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 3, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of my favorite restaurants on Block Island. Staff is friendly, and accommodating. Service is excellent, and food is well prepared and presented. The General Manager ensure the presentation of an outstanding restaurant. Great place to bring family and friends if you want to experience the local flavor of the island. Outside dining on the porch has a view of the harbor and a great place to people watch. The back patio has comfortable seating with fire tables and often has entertainment in season
i
islandhopper
New England
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on August 2, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our server Sydney was outstanding! She know all about the menu and made great suggestions. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal and the view!
ED
ElizabethD
New York Area
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 2, 2021
overall4food4service5ambience4
It was a delight to be at the National. It’s always jammed but they did an excellent job with the service. Not an easy feat in this post (?) covid world
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on August 2, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
The best dining experience on BI. I love the National - the porch, people watching, service, food. It is the total package for a great time. Hands down the best Point Judith Calamari. I look forward to visiting several times a vacation. Tonight we had the calamari (of course!) and a lobster roll. The calamari is great because of the breading with rosemary salt. Very crispy and flavorful. The lobster roll was perfect - loaded with lobster and toasty/buttery. The National is consistent with every meal being top notch.
LP
LaurieP
New England
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 2, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was lovely. Food was very good :)
N
Nooge
Kansas City
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on August 1, 2021
overall4food4service5ambience5
Lovely setting with live music
BB
BurtonB
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on August 1, 2021
overall2food3service3ambience2
Overpriced for a place using plastic cups, formica table tops, and cheap paper napkins. The salad was good and the lobster was good, but the cheap tableware was a disappointment, especially from an environmental standpoint. What are they doing with all of that waste?! I know that since New Yorkers discovered Block Island, it's overrun, which means restaurants have more business than they can handle. How about limiting the number of ferries allowed to land each day instead of succumbing to greed?
MR
MichaelR
New York Area
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on July 29, 2021
overall5food4service5ambience4
Excellent food, great service. Can't wait to go back.

FAQs

The National Hotel is rated 4.5 stars by 153 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 20, 2022

May 2022

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

36 Water St New Shoreham, RI 02807

Additional information

Neighborhood
Block Island
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:00 am–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Cuisines
American, Seafood, Steak
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Anthony Sammartano
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.blockislandhotels.com/
Phone number
(401) 466-2901
Private party facilities
For private event inquiries please contact Carol Ogden carol@blockislandhotels.com

The National Hotel

Make a reservation

Additional information

Hot Lobster Roll

Lobster Pasta

Seared Diver Scallops

Starters

New England Clam Chowder

Chicago Dip$17.50

Point Judith Calamari$17.50

Local Clams$18.50

Crab & Shrimp Rolls$16.50

Pan Braised Mussels$16.50

"Peeled" N' Eat Shrimp

Baked Brie$17.50

Salads

Caesar$16.50

Steak & Blue Salad$28.50

Bistro Salad$17.50

Seafood

Fresh Catch

Linguini with Clams$26.50

Swordfish Tacos$24.50

New England Lobster

Fish 'N Chips$21.50

Sandwiches

Simple Burger*$15.50

National Grilled Cheese$16.50

Crispy Chicken Sandwich$17.50

Tap & Grille Burger*$19.50

Hot Lobster Roll$29.50

Main Fare

Steak Frites*$28.50

Chicken Milanese$24.50

Chicken Quesadilla$18.50

Hot Lobster Roll$29.50

Sides

French Fries$5.00

Onion Rings$8.00

Sweet Potato Fries$6.00

Bacon Parmesan French Fries$10.00

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