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Island hospitality at it's very best - Poor People's Pub

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33 Ocean Avenue, Block Island, RI 02807
401 466 8533
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Ranked #16 of 34 restaurants in Block Island
4.0 of 5 stars 20 Reviews
Cuisines: American
Restaurant on the first floor, antiques above. Hard to miss the car out front! Pork Shank
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Albany, New York
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Island hospitality at it's very best”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 29, 2012

We have visited this spot several times now and I just have to send this review along the way. The place is awesome, food is out of this world, friendly staff and the locals really do accept you here. One of the best places on the island. The local folks actully talk to you and share stories with you and actually give you great pointers about where to go and what to do while visiting the island. The Burgers are top notch and the chowder is the best. This is the place we always stop at when on the island, you should too.

  • Visited October 2012
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Atmosphere
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Food
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Basking Ridge, New Jersey
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“Great Lobster & Corn Chowder Soup”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 15, 2012

Our group enjoyed the build your own burger and the lobster and corn chowder soup. Creamy base with chunks of lobster! YUMMY!

Visited October 2012
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Holliston, Massachusetts, United States
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“Casual atmoshphere, great food.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 7, 2012

You just have to stop here for their famous lobster and corn chowder! A meal all by itself! And your canine companion can join you on their outside patio!

Visited September 2012
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Tamarac, Florida
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“Pretzel Sticks to die for.....”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 7, 2012

Quick trip to Block Island and stumbled upon this small restaurant. Server recommended the Pretzel Sticks - and these are the most awesome appetizer. As much as I tried, I couldn't eat them all and shared with the couple at the next table, who commented that I must have seen them drooling while watching me eat. Also enjoy the stuffed Quahog - just wonderful.

  • Visited October 2012
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Atmosphere
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Food
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“Nice Find”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 25, 2012

Someohow, we never noticed this restaurant before but stumbled upon it and we really liked the food.They have a smoker oout on the front lawn to smoke and cook their BBQ pork. My Lobster & Corn Chowder was full of large pieces of lobster meat, red potatoes and crisp, fresh kernels of local corn. My husband loved his Junk Fries appetizer that he ordered for his meal. French Fries covered in cheese, bacon, jalepenos, salsa, & scallions.

Visited August 2012
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