Champlin's Seafood

Perfect place to experience seafood on the Rhode Island coast. The water views with breeze blowing in was perfect. We visited on 09/15-Monday afternoon. We ordered a lot of food fur step people so we definitely had left overs! Lobster Bisque and Lobster roll were amazing! We also enjoyed the crab cakes and shrimp. Would definitely return if we were in the area again

8/2025 - 1st time back in 30+ years….A+ Friday afternoon fun. Thank you Bob W. Great oysters and fried scallops ✅👍. Beers and great views. Back in Providence be 9pm….a fantastic way to start the weekend. TY to Shari and Stecia ✅✅

If you are looking for the best lobster salad sandwich in RI...You WONT find it here. Absolutely pathetic excuse for a lobster salad sandwich & to think 5 years ago this was The Place to get one. Instead, you get a mushy, shredded lobster portion the size of a small hamburger bun(served on a tiny grill hot dog roll) that is the mirror image of what you'd pick up at your local grocery store deli. What a shame & a disservice to everything RI seafood is about. This place has gone down hill & become a tourist trap that locals should avoid....very sad

Great vibe. Super friendly staff and the best lobster I've had on the coast so far. Cooked to perfection. Bartender whipped us up some special cocktails to match and we were all set. Was really foggy which gave the view a super eerie look. But was still perfect watching the boats come in!

Great experience here. We found this place by accident when exploring. Just happened to be the time the sun was setting so we were able to enjoy some fishing boats going out and the sunset. Food was excellent. We had salmon, calamari, chowder, claims, tuna and linguine with claims. One of the best meals we've had. Looking forward to visiting again next year! Fried Claims were my favorite!

Great place for a great time and good food. I loved all the outdoor seating overlooking the beach and the water, it had an amazing breeze. The staff were all friendly, it was clean, the staff does a great job keeping up with cleaning off the tables when people leave to get it nice and clean for the next people to use it, and more importantly, the food was good too. The prices were normal as to what you would pay at a regular restaurant thats not at the beach and doesnt offer amazing views. This place was great all around and we will definitely be back. We ordered hotdogs, french fries, onion rings, corn on the cobs, and clam cakes. I love the fact that the onion rings are made with real onions and they seem to be hand made, idk for sure though, they were really good. Everything was good, the clam cakes were ok.

Mmmmmmm gooooood!!! Had my first clam strip sandwich right on the water. Deliciously good fried seafood… and every one of those fries were eaten too!

We were very hungry when we got off the ferry. We wanted to eat here. The decoration inside was beautiful. we sat on the terrace. The sunset looks beautiful from here. Our food arrived very late. Other than that, the service and flavors were good. I would like to go again next time.

If you want a true Rhode Island seafood experience, this is the place. Champlin's Seafood is as farm to table as it gets, except it's literally ocean to plate. You can sit there and watch the fishing boats come in knowing that seafood is about to end up on your table. It doesn't get more authentic than that. The calamari is cooked perfectly and so good. The littlenecks and steamers are my absolute favorite, I honestly have never had better. Everything tastes insanely fresh. The staff is what really makes it special. Some people have been working there for decades and it feels more like a family than a restaurant. Their bartender Kerri has won awards just for being herself, and once you meet her, you'll get it. It wouldn't feel like a real Rhode Island visit without stopping here. Champlin's is just one of those places you keep coming back to.

Champlain's is always amazing. The lobster meat is great and not too heavy with mayo or butter. They have great steamers, broiled fish plates, and the clear chowder is fantastic. This is an absolute Gansett staple. There is usually a one so come early, order grab a drink and enjoy the lively bar and views. Also, the seafood shop downstairs is great and always has super fresh options.

I don't know who is rating this less than 5 stars, but they should rethink their lives! First time visiting RH and this was def a highlight! Best lobster bisque I've ever had! First time trying Portuguese style stuffed clams, believe you me, so good! Fresh calamari, shrimp & white fish for fish and chips. Pleasant, cold afternoon, we ate while watching the boats come in & the sun trying to come out. So good!

Easy order at counter. Nothing complicated, mostly seafood done simple. Yum yum, shrimp sandwich was filled with plumb goodness, lobster meal was perfect with just butter & lemon. Add the view, can't beat this lunch (at reasonably prices too!)

Came here for dinner after our day trip to Block Island. This place gets very busy and in waves, probably depending on the ferry schedules. There's three different areas to order three different things. The main window you order the main food items. Drinks you order at the bar. And there's also an Oyster Bar for just that. You order and pay upfront and then given a buzzer that will let you know when your order is ready to be picked at the kitchen window. You can borrow a nut cracker for the lobster for a $3 deposit, but they're probably the most useless nutcracker I've used. Another advice is don't sit outside as the seagulls will come flying in and try to steal your food. What's good here? We mainly split a 1 1/4 Lobster ($33 at the time), which came with coleslaw and a choice of red potatoes or french fries. We also got the Seafood Combo Platter ($43), which was loaded up with fried squid, baked scallops, fried shrimp, fried clams, a filet of battered flounder, and fries. This is a lot and can definitely feed 4 people. But, the best part was the raw oyster bar. I ended up getting two dozen oysters by the time it was all said and done. My personal favorite that they had was the Hope Island Oysters. Oysters are about $1.80 each, which is a very food deal, especially since there's a guy shucking all of them in front of you. Also need to give a shoutout to Dom at the Raw Oyster Bar station. One of the most friendliest guys I've met on this Rhode Island trip and even hooked me up with an extra oyster.

The perfect fried seafood spot off the beaten path, Much quieter and less crowded than Newport. We all loved meals and enjoyed a Naragassent local brew. Maybe it's the sounds of seagulls, the warm sun shining on you, and the cool sea breeze to cool you down from the harbor that makes this the perfect lunch spot. After lunch we went downstairs for homemade ice cream and took a walk on the pier to see the beach. I could have stayed all day, but our adventure to Newport

Nice restaurant serving fair food at best. Why does it seem the closer you get to a location like Galilee the worst the food gets? Meal look like cafeteria food, not what you would expect for $20. There was nothing to write home about. It was good, it was not horrible but unfortunately I would not recommend. I must add that the woman who took our order was top notch. Very pleasant and helpful.

The wait (mostly horrendous, on a steep stairway, no less) and the bartender (serves her friends first) both need a lot of work. I would say the food is just ok. I have eaten there many times over many years and believe portions have shrunk some and the wait has definitely gotten longer, esp when a BI boat comes in! If you can get a reservation, I would go to George's, across the parking lot. Avoid their upstairs bar unless you only want to drink to second rate live music, BUT the food is quite a bit better (eat downstairs).

We visited for dinner with some friends who are local to the community. It's a busy place, lines out the door at dinner time.it very casual and the line very friendly. Lots of chatting as you move up to the counter. Its waterfront location means the parking is limited but the ebb and flow allows for spaces to arise. Be patient. It's worth it. The seating is casual with a view of the boats bringing in the catch of the day. If you have a large party, delegate a couple to do the order and pick up and the rest can grab a table, picnic style. We had a variety of items, a lobster roll, some scallops, some cod. A lot of the items are fried, classic Cape Cod style. For many, it is great, for others, like me better off with lobster roll. Very reasonable prices and family friendly too.

Pleasant staff. Consistently good food. 2nd floor dining room has nice views. A great location for dining on breezy days. Finding parking can be tricky - across the street is often your bet bet.

I live for a summer trip to Champlins! The fish and chips is my go to meal - it's a great serving size and although I do love a beer battered fish and chips, they have a lighter breading to theirs and it's ideal for a summer day. The service is quick. The location is ideal - you get to watch the boats coming in and out, and wave to the ferry passengers. I feel like I am living my beach vacation dreams with the dining room set up, self seating, bench seats, tons of windows... even when it's not a real beach vacation. I think that for RI's you are either a George's or a Champlin's person and I am Champlins through and through. If you manage to have room after dinner, you can grab an ice cream from the shop under them and then stroll the rocks or walk over to the beach. Yesterday I did not have room for it :( but that was ok my food was plentyyyyyy LOVE THEM!

Walked in and it was dead. We both ordered fish and chips and a soda. Total with tip was $60. The person at the counter was very kind...the only reason for the second star. We got our buzzer and went in to the dining room. The view was nice but it was ice cold in there. We got our food after about 15 minutes and it was absolutely terrible. The fish was luke warm, soggy, flavorless and paper thin and the cold fries were nothing like the website photos which showed a homemade, British-style "chip". Just terrible, I wish we'd gone elsewhere.

Always a great place for fish and chips!! Chowers is fabulous also!!! We always enjoy after a walk on the beach!

Been here a few times now. Ordered different items each time. Everything has been excellent. The fried scallop roll is jam packed with perfectly cooked, tender scallops, the onion rings and cold lobster roll delectable, the Portuguese stuffed clams are crispy on the outside and creamy in the inside. Lobster bisque makes you say yum with each spoonful. Plenty of pieces of lobster in the cup. I look forward to a late lunch here anytime we are in the area. Best time to go is between lunch and dinner. Gorgeous views and fun watching the fishing boats come in at that time. Order at the counter, service is efficient and you are given a beeper ti let you know when your food is ready. Hot food is perfectly hot and cold food is cold and fresh.

I am 70 year old a life long Rhode islander from western Cranston. My wife and I enjoy local seafood if it is done properly. Unfortunately, my past few experiences at Champlain's has been disappointing The quality is mediocre to poor and the prices are more than they should be. We ordered a fried clam dinner with the bellies, a fish and chips dinner, two stuffies and two unsweetened lemonades. Our bill was over $72! The stuffies were small and all bread loaded with butter, the fried clams were over cooked and too dark and the fish and chips was dry and a 1/4" thick Good fish and chips is crispy on the outside and flaky on the inside. This is nthe last time I'll drive 1 & 1/2 hours round trip to overpay for poor quality seafood. There are plenty of local restaurants that are less expensive and better quality. Don't waste your time or money at Champlain's! I won't be going back ever again!

Getting fresh lobsters for dinner. Looking forward cooking them some farm fresh veggies. The staff helped us pick out our lobsters, great service. I understand the restaurant above the fish market is a lovely place to dine and watch the ferry's come and go.

Food was fine. I've never had a more rude bartender (the one with the hat). She should not have stopped me on the way out (she blocked the door) to comment on how much I tipped (which was 20%) and ask for more because I had takeout.

Food: must get the lobster Mac and cheese if they have it available on their daily specials. I am dreaming of this dish! Stole the show for me. Fried clams and fish & chips were also tasty. Service: quick, easy, cheap drinks. Nothing better. Ambiance: gorgeous outdoor seating on the port. Indoor seating has a phenomenal view of the port and ocean as well, so truthfully can't go wrong.

Very good seafood in a great beach location. Clams and scallops are excellent and the variety and prices are reasonable. Only one problem that needs to be called out. They are listed to open at 11:30 which one isn't a great time and two, they always open later then the listed time. They take their sweet time when a line of hungry people are up on the deck at the door and on average, open 10-20 minutes later quite often. Sometimes even longer than that. Way to show urgency to your paying customers. Can't open in time, then change the time. 11:30 should mean 11:30! Need to work on people skills.

Lunch line to order on this rainy Saturday but it moves fast and the food is good. Nothing fancy. Lobster bisque is outstanding.

Opening weekend! We had the fried flounder dinner! So good! Can't go wrong with either the fries or the red potatoes!

It's great to be right there on the water getting fresh seafood. Prices are great for the portion size. Raw bar shucker took the time to grab fresh hot sauce when he noticed the bottle was looking gross and gave us a great plate of fresh clams. Other food came out hot and fresh. Scallop roll was busting out of the bun with a large portion of scallops at a fair MP and they were tender, not over fried, same with the flounder in the fish and chips. All three of the chowders and the lobster bisque were great, especially on a cold rainy day.

The line for ordering was ridiculous! Over an hr for a food that wasn't that great. I do not recommend this place.

Went there for dinner and the line was out to the bottom of the stairs. It moved quickly....you basically order at the counter and find a table. They will then call your number and you pick up your food. The food is OK. I had the lobster roll...nothing outstanding...basic. The white clam chowder was also so...so... The chicken tenders were ok.... Basically an average seafood place...it's a potential option when other nearby seafood places are closed or they have an hour plus wait.... Parking is tough in the area, so be ready to walk or pay.

For the price, the food was not good. My salad was premade and the piece. of salmon was brown and dry and very thin. Very expensive for the small portion and self service. Did not see any handicap accessibility. Had to climbed many stairs to get to restaurant.

Our favorite casual seafood restaurant in Narragansett is Champlins which is located in Galilee in the ocean inlet where many professional rushing boats/companies reside. Talk about sea to table! We like the casual ambience. You order and then pickup. A raw beer and drinks are available. We usually eat in but we ordered takeout for twelve last night. You can not call In orders but it was not a problem. We sent two SILs with our order. Bon mistakes! Twelve very happy diners aged from two to 75! Food choices included: Three orders of a favorite: Seafood Combo -- lightly fried whole clam strips, shrimp, flounder, and sea scallops. Absolutely delicious! About a dozen scallops which is generous. The sweet potato or regular fries came with meal. The coleslaw was fresh, tangy and tasty. A grilled swordfish dinner which was excellent. The small red potatoes are a treat. Fish and Chips which were excellent. Lobster Rolls Whole Belly Clam strip Rolls that are the best in New England. Beef burgers and chicken fingers for the kiddos. Fries too. Gallon of NE Clam Chowder. AND two dozen Clam Cakes -- outstanding. You can eat on one of many picnic tables inside or outside in a large deck with views of the Galilee inlet. We will go back during this vacation visit.

We came here on a Tuesday night July 2nd. We waited an hour.... The line is uncomfortable going up stairs. We ordered a lobster dinner, fried shrimp, onion rings, Cole slaw, corn. The food was decent, but the lobster was tough to open without a cracker. My wife used her teeth. I had a couple beers, the bartender Jessica is a sweet person, very friendly. It's an old school clam shack experience, classic decor, that is worth it, but the food isn't crave able.

Great mid week trip out to Narragansett while visiting Rhode island and what a treat going to Champlins. It was wet and rainy but they have plenty of indoor seating for just this occasion. The menu has tons for everyone so don't worry if you're not a big seafood fan like myself. You walk up and order and seat yourself, the restaurant and dining area was very clean even with all the wet rain. The staff was friendly and ordering was easy. It's such a small world turns out one the employees knows the same people I do from Montauk NY. It was such a pleasant trip down memory lane. The food was ready in a timely manner and no complaints from anyone, all the food was cooked well tastes good and disappeared. If you're in the area stopping at Champlins is a must.

Food is so good. Casual ambience. Non-pretentious or stuffy. Beautiful views of the water. Good prices. Will be back.

Great lobster rolls and fish and chips,seafood is very fresh and it's very clean and organized.we came here 3 times this summer. It's a busy spot near block island ferry . Can be a little bit of a challenge to park but not too bad. The view is beautiful,and staff is friendly. Look forward to coming back next summer

Point Judith Harbor view! Ferry to Block Island. Freshest seafood right off boat laid back not pretentious! Beach right next door. Two levels indoor outdoor. Seafood market to bring some fresh seafood home. Service is good. Moves pretty quick. Bar inside. Watch the ferry and fishing boats come in & out of harbor.

Let me start by saying I have been going to Champlin's for the last 25 years. This visit was the first of the season for me and just wasn't up to par compared to past visits. I was with a busy of mine and we came down for a fishing trip (canceled due to rough seas) but still came to RI for a camping trip and a visit to Champlin's. I usually don't eat a lot of fried cod but Champlin's has always been my guilty pleasure. We split everything we ordered which was. Seafood platter (onion rings no longer included) and an oyster platter upgraded for $3 to include onion rings. Let me start by saying the food was warm to cold when I picked it up at the counter. How does that happen when each meal is supposed to be prepared to order at a seafood joint? Big let down as warm to cold fried seafood does not compare to hot from the fryer. The oysters were big and plump but just lukewarm which really was a let down compared to how they would have Ben if they were hot. The onion rings were not coated in the same batter as the seafood as before and I suspect they were a frozen product. Some were urned some okay just not the same as they have been. Definitely not worth the up charge. On to the seafood platter. The scallops were so small you could call them bay scallops versus sea scallops much more clam strips than whole bellies and again everything was warm to cold. The fish was flounder but it soo thin it was fried to dryness. The saving grace was the shrimp which were plump and flavorful but not local of course. The fries were your standard food service frozen fries. Would I go back? Probably not as I dropped $75 plus left a $10 tip for counter service, as I like to help the local workers. I think I should have gone to Iggy's which has been consistently great but I really want Champlin's to be the champlin's I remember. Their seafood market on the ground floor is a true seafood market, and has always been excellent. Try the snail salad or smoked bluefish!

Very good seafood at reasonable prices (especially if ordering lobster, given what we're used to paying for it on the west coast). Unpretentious setting right at the docks. Line was minimal when we arrived, but went down the stairs by the time we left, however it moved quickly. You'll have to crack your own lobster and pay a deposit for the nut cracker needed to do so which is humorous. Friendly bar staff and patrons in the bar area, many of whom brought their dogs with them which added to the laid back vibe. One large yellow lab named Tuna is a regular and decided to plop himself at our feet which made for a memorable and welcome addition to our dining experience.

One of the best places I've ever been. The restaurant is amazing all very local stuff very fresh. And the market is amazing the staff down there is amazing love them

Line moves pretty fast. Food is goods right next to the beach is best part, you get to over look the water while you eat.

The food was honestly okay. I honestly don't know what is the hype about this place. Maybe pre Covid the food was better but the stuffed shrimp was weirddd. I actually don't even know what it was stuffed with. My bf had the fried seafood platter and there was some weird things in there just breaded and fried. The lobster salad had sooo little lobster in it and wasn't as buttery and juicy as you'd expect it to be. The bartender was pretty cool and just very energetic which I loved. Idk if I were to give Champlin a second chance.

Food was extra greasy. The inside smelled like fish. The prices were high. My son got a cheeseburger and it was so over cooked the patty could've been used as a hockey puck. They were out of grilled chicken and grilled shrimp. $90+ for a family of five. Understandable if this were a more upscale place but that's not what this place was. On a good note, the bartender lady was very nice and very efficient. The drink prices were not bad either. Everyone sitting around the bar appeared to be having a great time.

The food is NOT fresh, the salmon tasted like card board,fish taco is not cooked! worst I ever tasted! The tarter sauce is watered down. The place sucks!

We stopped for chowder and clam cakes for myself and fried clams for my wife. Instead I decided on charbroiled swordfish. For an appetizer we had an order of stuffies. The stuffies were pretty good. The swordfish was overcooked and dry. My wife loves whole belly clams and was happy with the order. Overall we enjoy sitting at the bar overlooking the water and the boats coming in and out of the channel. The bartenders here are always nice and engaging with the customers. I usually get the chowder and clam cakes which are very good here. So next time we come it will be chowder and clam cakes for me.

The chowder was really good, especially with some super crispy fries. The restaurant was clean with a great view. The food came quick

The bartender was really fabulous and made a strawberry daiquiri and a Miami vice like a pro! She also made my son a pineapple juice with extra cheeries! Yum! He loved it and it was a super sweet gesture! I thought our food was a little mediocre. My son and I split the fish and chips and it was a bit too fishy for our liking. He can usually finish an entire order by himself but instead he opted for my boyfriends bake stuffed shrimp- which was much better! I've been here before and I'm sure I'll be back again. Ps. The strawberry daiquiri was delicious!

Sitting on the deck drinking a cold one with the Atlantic breeze coming in off the water eating some excellent fried seafood really makes quite a perfect afternoon. The bar has excellent beer on tap and the bartenders are friendly and engaging. The beach directly south of Champlin's is relaxing with a good wave for playing in. It was so good on Friday we went back on Saturday!

Had time to kill before catching our ferry to Block Island so we visited Champlin's for the first time and were very pleased. I had the fried shrimp platter with red potatoes. Huge pile of shrimp! My husband had the flounder platter and received two large fillets with red potatoes that were delicious. Casual dining where you order your food/drinks, are given a pager device to alert you when you're meal is ready for pickup. They also have a full bar. We'll definitely stop here again when in Pt. Judith.

Quantesential NE sea food joint. I love all their cooked dishes (eg. Fish and chips, from ed clam, oysters, seafood platter, cheese coconut shrimp, clam chowder, ...). and raw bar. My most favorite is the lobster with a favorite drink (they have a full bar with a great bar tender). Make sure they are open before you go since they are closed all winter long, and have limited hours outside the high season, i.e. May- Oct.

Best virgin piña colada I've ever had! Very nice staff!! Definitely an amazing place for drinks and seafood. We always get the twin lobsters with red potatoes!!

From the book of "it's good, just not good for you." Fried everythang and urrytang, but man. I consider the portions quite generous for the price, and it's not overkill on the breading, it's all fried pretty lightly so you don't feel like you need a nap at the end. As a man that's had many a stuffie in my day (look at me to confirm) the Portugese stuffies are excellent, don't screw up by not ordering them.

There was a hairball in my lobster roll. We took it to the employees who did not apologize once and we asked for a new one. The person who brought it out to us just threw it on our table and said here you go. We are not the type to complain and did not ask for our money back or give them a hard time - so it was disappointing when they could not even apologize or offer anything considering I was literally eating something with a hairball in it. Lobster bisque was great, stuffed clams were way too greasy and just not good.

Definitely fresh seafood right from the ocean!!! Great portions and the staff are very friendly. The Fried Scallops and Fried clams were delicious. The White clam chowder had lots of potatoes and the clam cakes were a little light on the clams. However totally worth the money!

George's tends to get the majority of the attention off the docks of the Block island Feeeeerry...but, I like this spot too! Let me tell you a few reasons why. For starters, they have a fresh fish market under the restaurant. Nothing like eating fresh seafood and being able to buy some raw to take home. I also appreciate the fact that they serve extremely fresh options. The baked stuffed cod legit tasted like it had been caught moments prior to cooking. Tender, flaky, delicious! The clam cakes have big ol honking RI freshies packed into every bite. Nomnomzzz Lastly, I enjoy the lively atmosphere the staff produce. The raw bar was technically closed when I last went, but in Tommy Boy fashion, the staff made it happen with the colossal shrimps! The only downer is the lobster bisque is more of a broth that lacks the big chunks you'd expect in a better than average seafood joint. In a land of supreme seafood, they're def worth a try! Bon Appetite!