Ballard's Beach Resort

Good evening, September 21st or 22nd, I went to Block Island with friends and I was very excited to take them to Ballards. My first time here was in May this year. I have to say the oysters were my absolute favorite. I ordered two dozen for myself. I was very excited to show my friends and have them try oysters for the first time. Unfortunately they didn’t get to try because the oysters that came out looked very discolored and dilapidated. I was so so excited to have the oysters again but on Sunday it was nothing like the oysters you served before. The difference was night and day. I didn’t complain or send it back because we were still waiting on the rest of our food. The price of $48 was worth it to me when it was fresh, but on Sunday I had to force myself to eat it so I don’t waste almost $50. To be able to get it down I drowned it in Tabasco sauce. I have pictures and the shells are also discolored as if the oysters were sitting out for a while. I’m also taken back at whoever thought this was appropriate to serve to a customer. I was not only disappointed, I was embarrassed by hyping something up to my friends-just to be let down. The pasta was good and pretty.

Perfect spot to grab a meal before heading back to the mainland! The chicken lettuce wraps were a fantastic starter, and the entrées were just as delicious—I left already wanting to come back. Pair that with the gorgeous beachside view, and this place is the ultimate place on Block Island for dining!

The lobster was divine—so fresh, caught the same day right from the ocean. And the scallops from Alaska? Absolutely unforgettable. The service was outstanding, and everything came together perfectly. If you’re looking for the best seafood on the island, Ballard’s is the place. The view is breathtaking, with a refreshing ocean breeze and stunning turquoise water. There’s even live music—downstairs, a talented guitarist sets the mood just right. I wholeheartedly recommend it—hands down the BEST beach spot for breakfast, lunch, and dinner on the island. A must-visit!

Rented a cabana for the first time recently. What a treat! Wonderful amenities and our server, Ranz, from the Philippines, was amazing! So polite, got our orders right, was prompt and friendly. He was literally running across the beach all day. Great job and attitude. Thank you for making our best day even better!

Really fun place to hang out at while you are on the island. You can sit inside or eat at tables ON the beach. Either way, it’s a great view and really relaxing. At night they have music so you can drink at the bar and listen. It’s easy to walk to from “town”. I had a frozen mudslide. It was delicious. Just remember though. It has alcohol in it! The food was good. The steak and lobster rolls were good. But you shouldn’t go for the quality of the food. You should go for the atmosphere and to enjoy what the place has to offer. Buy a shirt too!

Couldn’t have asked for a better experience for my friend’s bachelorette! We rented a cabana, and I’m so glad because we had plenty of shade and space for our group of 6 to hang out. Having a buzzer for our waitress was a plus that I wasn’t expecting and definitely appreciated throughout the day. The food and drinks were great, and we were at ease seeing security nearby and keeping an eye on things. Would absolutely consider coming back to rent a cabana again for another beach day!

Phenomenal location, service, food, and drinks! We felt welcomed from the second we arrived until the moment we left. Staff checked in on us regularly to make sure that we were satisfied. Our server G was attentive and outstanding! Food was fantastic! Drinks were fantastic! I cannot say enough about the positive experience we had.

When most people hear of Ballard’s Beach Resort, they associate it with getting off the ferry and day drinking out of pineapples on the beach. You can’t beat the lively music, crazy waves, and stunning views. Sadly, if you’re not staying over on the island, then you probably would not know if they offer an amazing dinner nightly from 7 to 10 PM is worth way more than they’re charging. I ordered the fillet special purchase $19 which included filet mignon, fingerling, potatoes, and asparagus. While the portion size didn’t allow for leftovers, it was plenty to fill me up after a day of walking around and beaching it. When our server Diana came over to the table to take our order, I explained my allergies. She wrote everything down and personally spoke to the bartender and the chef who were both willing to accommodate my needs. I love a good dirty martini, but because of my allergy to red peppers, I often cannot have a dirty martini at restaurants because the olive juice has had olives with pimentos in them or the olives have been placed with cherries which I’m also allergic to. Diana went above and on by securing a jar of green olives that did not have pimentos and had the bartender make my drinks using that. Talk about exceptional service! When the food was brought out, Shawn, the manager, personally came over to see to it that I was all set. He told me how the head chef at Ballard’s personally saw to it that everything was safe for me in the kitchen. He also conversed easily with my husband and me and have us smiling and laughing in no time. That’s a rare gift! Ballards is very lucky to have him as a manager representing their establishment. If you’re looking for something other than filet mignon, you’ll be happy to know that they also offer a lobster special from 7 to 10 PM that is $20. We saw quite a few plates go by, and let me just tell you they were the biggest lobsters I’ve ever seen!!! My husband and I will be back for sure. He loved his gluten free Mac and cheese with shrimp, and I loved my filet! The sunset dinner deals will have us and our friends coming back. This genius deal, stunning view, delicious food, focused attention to accommodating allergies, and exceptional service have turned us into new customers!