This downtown seafood shack serves up heavenly lobster rolls and fried fish from a walk-up window, with a laid-back outdoor vibe that's hard to beat.
"Dune Brothers Seafood offers clear chowder filled with large quahogs and has locations in downtown Providence and Riverside in East Providence." - Adam H. Callaghan
"Since this is Rhode Island and you’re only a few miles from water at all times, you don’t have to drive to the beach to get your fresh seafood. Case in point: Dune Brothers, a seafood shack plopped squarely downtown that’s great for a quick lunch. But what to choose? The creamy white chowder and three honking big fried clam cakes, or a crackling hunk of fried fish with a potato chip crust? You can’t go wrong with anything on the menu, but if you see it, get the rotating special crab roll: Jonah crab is mixed with just the right amount of mayo and a shake of Old Bay, allowing the sweet, flaky meat to shine. It’s a sleeper hit that pairs well with a cold ‘Gansett (for out-of-staters, that’s Narragansett beer), or even a locally made Yacht Club soda. After ordering, walk across the shell-strewn patio and grab a picnic table to fork your fried fish on the premises. " - grace kelly
"Since this is Rhode Island and you’re only a few miles from water at all times, you don’t have to drive to the beach to get your fresh seafood. Case in point: Dune Brothers, a seafood shack plopped squarely downtown that’s great for a quick lunch. But what to choose? The creamy white chowder and three honking big fried clam cakes, or a crackling hunk of fried fish with a potato chip crust? You can’t go wrong with anything on the menu, but if you see it, get the rotating special crab roll: Jonah crab is mixed with just the right amount of mayo and a shake of Old Bay, allowing the sweet, flaky meat to shine. It’s a sleeper hit that pairs well with a cold ‘Gansett (for out-of-staters, that’s Narragansett beer), or even a locally made Yacht Club soda. After ordering, walk across the shell-strewn patio and grab a picnic table to fork your fried fish on the premises." - Grace Kelly
"Imagine a classic seafood shack by the beach, update it, and bring it to the city. That’s essentially what chef Nicholas Gillespie and his wife, Monica, have achieved at Dune Brothers, which operates as a long-term pop-up out of an adorable red shack on wheels. Their menu is built around sustainable seafood and includes indulgent options like buttery New England clam chowder with deep-fried clam cakes, two types of fish sandwiches, and both lobster and crab rolls. There’s outdoor seating, or you can take your briny bounty to go. Note: Dune Brothers is open March through November." - Jenna Pelletier
"Imagine a classic seafood shack by the beach, update it, and bring it to the city. That’s essentially what chefs Jason Hegedus and Nicholas Gillespie did a few years ago when they opened Dune Brothers, currently operating as a long-term pop-up out of an adorable red shack on wheels. Their takeout menu is built around traceable local seafood and includes indulgent options like buttery New England clam chowder with deep-fried clam cakes, two types of fish sandwiches, and both lobster and crab rolls. There’s outdoor seating, or you can take your briny bounty to go." - Jenna Pelletier
