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The National Hotel, New Shoreham, RI

The National Hotel

4.5
4.5
311 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for groups
Located in the heart of downtown beautiful Block Island, The National Hotel Tap & Grille is the perfect place to enjoy a great meal or cocktail. Outdoor seating on our iconic Porch offers breath taking ocean views of the Old Harbor.
Dog friendly dining available, please specify in visit notes if you are bringing a furry friend. Inside Seating is also available. We do not reserve fireside seating.

Winner of the 2024 Block Island Chowder Cookoff! Lunch and dinner served daily, our diverse menu specializes in seafood, steaks & Island favorites. Inside and outside bar shows all sporting events and offers live entertainment on the Weekends during high season.

Independently owned and operated the National Tap and Grille is favorite with locals and tourists

Not bookable

This restaurant is open seasonally. Unfortunately, it is currently closed.

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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood, Steak
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Daily 09:30–10:30 Lunch Daily 11:00–17:00 Dinner Daily 17:00–22:00
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Camryn Carlson

What 311 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on all time ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The National Hotel offers a delightful dining experience with "consistently delicious" food and "impeccable" service. Guests rave about the "amazing" views of Old Harbor, enhancing their meals with a stunning backdrop. The extensive and varied menu, featuring fresh seafood, is complemented by "friendly" and attentive staff, making it a Block Island favorite.

311 Reviews
  1. Vasily

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 28 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Good Food, Great Service! Nice View! Low Noise! Great pasta with 🦞

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  2. Bruce VIP

    Greater Boston5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 24 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food and service-great for fiends & family. Terrific view! Can still sit outside on the porch in rainy weather with plastic enclosure. Heaters very loud. Consider heat exchanger splits. Very worthwhile for lunch/dinner and the firepits are very relaxing out back.

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  3. William VIP

    Atlanta18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 17 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent lobster Mac and cheese and chowder always great. Porch views cannot be beaten. Friendly and attentive service.

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  4. Edmund VIP

    Baltimore30 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 11 September 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    It's always our first stop for a meal on Block Island.

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  5. Monique

    West Palm Beach1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 7 September 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great! Lizzy our server was amazing and female manager (sadly didn't get her name) was very kind and informative!

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  6. Scott VIP

    Greater Boston10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 31 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The National is back! Significantly improved the last two summers. Had several meals here. Food was excellent. The view never disappoints and service has been good

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 31 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing! Chicken Milanese is my new favorite! Great service, excellent atmosphere, and the best food!

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  8. Peter

    Greater Boston6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    All the staff is very attentive, but our waitress Mary was outstanding. She allowed us to take our time, enjoy conversation, food, and the view with the right amount of attention.

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  9. Kevin

    Greater Boston5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 27 August 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Two of the 4 specials were sold out at noon! Server was lovely.

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  10. Rich

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 24 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Run well and some of the best food on the island this year!!

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FAQs

The National Hotel is rated 4.5 stars by 311 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Not bookable

This restaurant is open seasonally. Unfortunately, it is currently closed.

Google Map for The National Hotel

36 Water St, New Shoreham, RI 02807

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood, Steak
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Daily 09:30–10:30 Lunch Daily 11:00–17:00 Dinner Daily 17:00–22:00
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Camryn Carlson
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