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Champlin's Seafood Deck - Narragansett, RI

While the fried clams are good, we were far more impressed by the fried flounder, a broad filet of sweet, moist meat encased in an elegant crust. The flounder is available by the piece or as half of a fish and chips plate. While the French fries on that plate are fine, we highly recommend substituting boiled red potatoes, which are cream-textured with an earthy spud flavor.
100% Approval Rating (5 votes)
4 - Overall: Worth planning a day around
Overall: Worth planning a day around

Must Eats

Fried Flounder ($10.00)
Fried Clams ($15.00)
Onion Rings ($5.00)

Written Reviews

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Michael Stern
Roadfood.com Editor
"On the channel at the entrance to Galilee Harbor, where the ferry leaves for Block Island and where Rhode Island's largest fishing fleet is berthed, Champlin's is a place for in-the-rough seafood lovers. It is a casual eatery where everything is served on disposable ..."   [Read More].

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256 Great Island Rd., Narragansett, RI
401-783-3152

http://www.champlins.com

Hours & Policies

Seasons:Open Year Round
Meals Served:Lunch, Dinner
Operational Hours:Always Call Ahead!
Credit Cards Accepted:Yes
Alcohol Served:Yes
Outdoor Seating:Yes
Reservations Accepted:No
Delivery Available:No
Takeout Counters:Yes
An only-in-Rhode Island specialty: snail salad. This one is cool, the slices of snail are sweet and tender, and the chopped vegetables add a bright variety of flavor, but we miss the garlic punch that usually characterizes this hors d'oeuvre.
"An only-in-Rhode Island specialty: snail salad. This one is cool, the slices of snail are sweet and tender, and the chopped vegetables add a bright variety of flavor, but we miss the garlic punch that usually characterizes this hors d'oeuvre."
Michael Stern





A single piece of fried flounder. The meat has an ultra-fresh flavor and the crust is fine and fragile. An elegant hunk of fish!
"A single piece of fried flounder. The meat has an ultra-fresh flavor and the crust is fine and fragile. An elegant hunk of fish!"
Michael Stern


I was stunned by the powerful hopsy taste of these thick-battered onion rings where, miraculously, the onion stays within its batter rather than slithering out at first bite.
"I was stunned by the powerful hopsy taste of these thick-battered onion rings where, miraculously, the onion stays within its batter rather than slithering out at first bite."
Michael Stern


Champlin's outdoor dining area offers a view of the fishing fleet as well as the omnipresent seagulls.
"Champlin's outdoor dining area offers a view of the fishing fleet as well as the omnipresent seagulls."
Michael Stern


Good fried clams: nutty-rich, their bellies creamy-sweet, their crust fragile and savory.
"Good fried clams: nutty-rich, their bellies creamy-sweet, their crust fragile and savory."
Michael Stern


Here is where you place your order and pay, then pick it up when your number is called.
"Here is where you place your order and pay, then pick it up when your number is called."
Michael Stern


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