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Eli's Frommer's Recommended

456 Chapel St, Block Island, RI

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Cuisine Italian, American
Hours May-Oct daily 6-9pm (Sat-Sun until 10pm); Nov-Dec Sat-Sun 5:30-10pm
Location Around Town
Phone 401/466-5230
Prices Main courses $19-$28
Credit Cards DISC, MC, V
Closed Closed Jan-Apr

Eli's Review

This place used to be just a spaghetti-and-grinders drop-in, but it's evolved into one of the island's most popular eateries. Problem is, it can serve only 50 voracious diners at a time, and the no-reservations policy means waits of up to 2 hours. Once inside at table, tuna nachos are a popular appetizer, and marinated chicken with Thai curry fried rice is tops. Rack of lamb comes crusted in oregano and almonds with a bulgur salad, tomatoes, and feta cheese with a lemon-caper brown butter sauce. Such combinations are undeniably full-flavored, although the diverse ingredients are often mashed together as if in a thick stew, losing some of their individuality. Huge portions defy anyone to finish.

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