"Flo’s is conveniently located on Easton’s Beach and has been serving clams for almost a century. They have a rooftop deck where you can enjoy Newport beach-elite vibes in the glass-enclosed space while you sample fried clam strips, fried oysters, fried calamari, and … really any fried seafood. This is the beachy-est spot for great sandwiches, lobster rolls, and local classics like stuffed quahogs (a type of clam that is also the state’s official shellfish), clam cakes using said quahogs, and brothy Rhode Island-style clam chowder. Wash it all down with a pitcher of beer at the kitschy bar that shows off retired buoys and fishing nets studded with random memorabilia." - danielle rose
Laura Michaud