Flo's Clam Shack

Was very excited for this place and unfortunately a little disappointed. Mom and I came here for lunch, I got a small plate of the fried clams, a side of coleslaw, and she got the fried fish sandwich special. The clams were cooked well, breaded and crispy, but the clams were too fishy tasting. Mom‘s fish was bland, and fries came out cold with a weird seasoning on them that made them all taste sweet. The cocktail sauce was good, but the tartar had a weird aftertaste. Additionally, most of the tables upstairs were dirty. However, I will say that, despite the clams market price being kind of high, the price of my mom‘s special was very reasonable. Additionally, the view from the deck outside is gorgeous. Service was fast, and the servers were knowledgeable and kind.

Great seafood in and views of the water in a fun setting. We stopped in for lunch and had some fried clams, onion rings and scallops and everything was well cooked, fresh and tasty. My only criticism was that the fries could have used a bit of seasoning as they were overshadowed by the onion rings. Prices are fair for the quality and portions and service is quick at the counter. A good place for lunch in the area.

A beloved spot for locals and visitors alike, offering a no-frills, casual dining experience that's all about the seafood. The fried clams are a standout, crispy on the outside and tender inside, capturing the essence of New England coastal cuisine. The lobster roll also gets high marks, packed with fresh, juicy lobster meat. The atmosphere is laid-back, with a rustic, beachy vibe that adds to the charm. While the prices can be on the higher side for some items, the quality and portion sizes make it worth the splurge. However, be prepared for long lines during peak times, especially in the summer, as this spot is popular. Overall, Flo's Clam Shack delivers a classic, satisfying New England seafood experience that's hard to beat.

There are varying reviews on Flo’s Clam Shack, this customer says enjoy what they offer & don’t raise your expectations above what’s in front of you. We stood in line for 20 minutes to order & eventually we ended upstairs at the bar. The layout of the place is a bit disconnected but it is a fun experience nonetheless. We ordered the fisherman platter & were satisfied with the flavor & freshness of the seafood! I wanted to get a t-shirt but they are out of stock, maybe indefinitely. Adds to the mystique of this cool place. We will definitely plan to spend more time at the bar on our next visit!

We had the Fried seafood platter and Lobster roll platter. Would have been a better choice of either an ala carte or baked dinner. Too much fried on the seafood.

We tried this place as a recommendation and also because of the good reviews. I don’t know about other options on menu but the “Flo’s fisherman platter” was so oily to the point we couldn’t eat it. The clam cake is good. You need to order and pick up your food in the balcony, they were very gentle but no service at all in the tables. There is a parking with a lot of spots behind the building.

We had had the lobster roll platter and clam roll platter. Service was excellent. Friendly staff clean restaurant with a bunch of charm. We ate upstairs and loved the ocean views. The rolls were very tasty. I recommend the cocktail sauce for the extra clams. The coleslaw was very bland but the fries were tasty and had the perfect crisp. 7/10 would come again.

Perfect spot for a summertime lunch! We sat out on the upstairs deck and enjoyed the view of the water. Crab sandwich and clam strips were great. The creamy clam chowder was tasty but a little oily. The clam cakes were underwhelming. Overall, this is a cute place and I’d come back if I was visiting the area again.

I love fried clams and my husband found Flo's because we were on the hunt for fried clams while traveling in Newport. This is a very rustic little shack with both indoor and outdoor seating. Don't expect much as it's a no-frills place. The cutest thing about the shack is the bamboo walkway from the parking lot in back up to the building; It's pretty basic on the inside with too many tchotchkes all over the walls. We walked in and chose a table as they suggested we do first. There are menus at our table, but you place your order outside at a window. My husband placed our order at the window and received a pager to notify us when our order was ready. There is no table service at this restaurant. That may explain the sticky tables. The staff really needs to be aware of when people leave to come out and wipe down the tables. I wanted an iced tea, but the restaurant doesn't serve iced tea, I thought that was pretty weird because iced tea is a basic drink that restaurants have. My husband and I ordered a lobster roll and fried clams, which we shared. The lobster roll was overflowing with huge chunks of tender and sweet lobster. It came with a packet of mayonnaise so the lobster was not mixed with the mayo and celery. It also didn't come with the usual potato chips on the side. The fried clams, though, were the star of the show for me. Lightly breaded, these clams were served hot and crispy. I don't know how they did it, but the clams were just airy and light. They were the best fried clams I've ever had. Eating the clams brought me back to when my parents used to take us to Howard Johnson's for the fried clams. Of course, Flo's blows Howard Johnsons away, but the memory was sweet. They've been featured on Food Network TV, the Cooking Channel and the Travel Channel. The only reason why I'm giving this restaurant 4 stars is for the amazing fried clams. I should be taking away more than 1 star for the misses...sticky tables, lobster not already mixed with mayo and celery , and no iced tea. It's worth the stop at Flo's, though, just to eat those damn delicious clams.

Worth it more for the experience than the food--this is a unique, charming, ramshackle spot that has clearly been here for ages. Has a cool sidle up to the bar and place your order and wait until your name is called (ok, until your buzzer vibrates--guess we have to make some nods to modernity) This spot clearly specializes in fried seafood. My friends and I shared some clam cakes (tasty) and my girlfriend and I both got a crabby cake sandwich. I also got a "creamy" clam chowder that was thin and incredibly disappointing. My friend had a fried oyster sandwich that seemed to be a success. Overall the food was mostly fine, but a bit one note (deep fried!). If you are in the mood for a quick and somewhat reasonably priced fried seafood meal, in a place with some accumulated, historical "atmosphere." this could be your spot. But you could probably get a legit and better meal--seafood or otherwise--elsewhere in this fine town.

Not bad. I mean enjoyed the meal. Could be so much better with some tweeks and love. Cloe slaw should be cold, chilled not room temperature. Clams would be Xtra yummybif served hotter. Honestly while I'm piling on , the Barqs Root Beer maybe served with some ice. Little things to make Flo's the must go to return visit.

I have no idea how this place got such a high rating. My mom, sister and I were in town and spotted this place. Looked very busy so we figured to give it a try. I heard people in line talking about the clam cakes so we ordered those, fried shrimp, and my sister ordered just a hot dog and fries. We were all disappointed. The staff seemed tired, and stressed from dealing with customers all day. Not friendly or customer service oriented. The clam cakes what they are supposedly known for were mostly all batter and very salty. Each of us only ate one. The shrimp was soggy, and un appetizing. My sister said the hot was below average. Def don't recommend this place. Not worth it to even try.

Likes: Secret bamboo forest entrance View of the beach Beach vibe Dislikes: Do they dust the walls/ceiling? Ordering outside when you are sitting inside TOO many dang potatoes in the chowder! Chowder barely had a flavor Water from a water cooler. I felt like the button was covered in germs Clamcakes arrived 15 minutes after the rest of the meal (keep in mind it wasnt busy) Clamcakes were well done (not a special order) Staff not very friendly Kids meals came with about 7 fries (weak) Not worth it.

I didn't expect this place to be good based on its reviews, but it hit the spot. I got to taste a variety of fried seafood. My favorites were the scallops and clam cakes. The oysters were actually pretty good and fresh. My favorite was the crabcakes and the wasabi sauce on top was divine. The lobster roll and clam chowder was mid but everything else was tasty.

Take out window or you can sit down look at the menu and then order at the window. There is indoor and outdoor seating and a gravel parking lot and more public parking down the street. The world famous clam cakes were 96% bread, which I was under the assumption that there would be clam pieces inside. Really the clam pieces are tiny. The lobster roll was pretty decent but not the best in Newport by any means. You can get it with either mayo or you can get it with butter. I do not recommend getting the platter because you don't get a whole Lotta fries or coleslaw so it's not really worth it. The fried clams half plate is market price, but it is worth it because it's lightly fried and they fried the whole clams and they're pretty generous with portions.

Closed until Spring! Disappointed because everything said it was open until we got there. Called and checked multiple internet sites.

A Newport area staple!! I had so many RI natives recommend this spot to us! Classic "seafood shack" side of the road New England joint! The fried clamcakes were my favorite - gotta dip them in the chowdah. Creamy all the way!! Their clam chowder was actually way better than I was expecting. Top 10 in New England for me for sure!! My husband loved the stuffed quahog (stuffie) and the bite I took was spicy and flavorful. Like a stuffed clam if you're never had this RI staple. The clam strips were good on the first couple bites but they were VERY greasy and the batter kept falling off. They only gave us 2 little half filled cups of tartar sauce and I am one that likes more with my clam strips - why they hogging the sauce?! Tartar sauce aside, it was a great lunch. True New England classic! Oh, and they're dog friendly outside which was a must for us!! There's picnic tables in the front and a rooftop upstairs.

Every time we go to Flo's we have a great experience! This time we decided to get the baked scrod with a side of garlic mashed potatoes and a salad. The scrod is cooked perfectly; it's flakey, buttery and goes great with the mashed potatoes. The potatoes were so flavorful and creamy. We also got a lobster bisque, which tasted great and had that nice chowder consistency. Part of me wishes they would add some pieces of lobster or clam to it so it wasn't just soup. We also got two frozen lemonades, since we were thirsty after a day on the beach. These were so yummy! My only gripe was that you get a pretty small glass and from what I gauge they were a little pricey. This place is self service, so you have to go to a counter and order your food. I find this to be quite easy and quick, but I understand it can be confusing for some since there is a raw bar upstairs and you can order certain things up there. There are lots of places to sit, some outside and some indoors. Overall it is a cozy place with great seafood and a nice view since it's right by the beach.

I knew the rating wasn't very good before coming here so I didn't have great expectations. The only reason we went here was because it was the closest walkable distance from the beach. The food is so overpriced and it wasn't very good. The lobster roll sounded great but it was very average. The lobster was fresh however soaked in just plain water and butter, there was no flavor really. I don't get why there is lettuce in there either. It wasn't bad but it wasn't good either. The food was mid and overpriced. The service was slow too, we waited a very long time for our food. It was super busy and super packed so it will be hard to find an available table. However the woman at the bar actually caught my attention because she was super nice. She just radiates positive energy and she was so kind.

AMAZING fried seafood- tender, lightly coated, not salty, the sweetness of the seafood really shines through. Couple that with an ice cold Narragansett logger, and a nice view from the upper deck with the seabreeze coming in, it's perfect for a summer afternoon. Flo's has been here for a long time. They know what they're doing! One of the things I appreciate most about Flo's is that they keep the oil fresh so the seafood is light with slight crunch not saturated. Quite frankly it's perfect. Friendly staff working hard to ensure orders come out hot and fresh which keeps us loyally coming back. Great seafood menu options fiery stuffed QUAHOG'S, homemade chowder, Greek salads, a serious raw bar, fried seafood platters with scallops, clams, oysters, and shrimp. They also offer cheeseburgers, and hotdogs. And of course, beer! A minor frustration is the lack of parking. The restaurant has four or five parking spots in the rear of the building, but it's very tight so good luck because it's rarely an option.

If you are looking for some fresh seafood at affordable prices in Newport, this is a great spot to try! We came here because it was walking distance from our Airbnb for the weekend. It is right by a beach and is in such a cute location. They have indoor seating as well as a large patio. Their menu options are actually quite affordable and there are tons of different routes to take with ordering (platters, combos, a la carte, raw bar, etc). They also have some non-seafood items if you came here wanting something else. We got some pitchers of beer, they were only $17 for domestic beer. My husband wanted to try several different types of fried seafood, so he got the Flo's Fisherman Platter--it was MASSIVE! He could only eat about half of it and left with tons of leftovers. It came with fried clams, clam strips, calamari, shrimp, scallops, fish, clam cake, and even fries. I went with a cup of clam chowder and the small size of a la carte fried shrimp! I loved the clam chowder, it satisfied the craving for some authentic chowder. I was surprised at how much shrimp came in the small a la carte size, it was definitely enough for a full meal. My husband and I really liked our food for the taste, quality of the seafood, quantity, and pricing. We had some friends who got the lobster roll and they said it wasn't the best. The lobster roll is described as "on a toasted buttered roll with mayo on the side" which makes it sound like one of the hot buttered style rolls. People were surprised when it came out as a cold lobster roll instead and they said it only tasted okay. Despite that, everything else was good and I enjoyed our meal here out on the patio!

Parking was okay and somewhat difficult to locate where to enter the lot. Service was okay. Order at the counter, get a buzzer. No muss, no fuss. Food was delicious and I excitedly tucked into my first clear clam chowder and quahog (I want another!). Lots of fried food options, so not the healthiest, but that's not what you're there for, right? Attempting to sit outside as a single person was a bit of a challenge. Tables were occupied by groups, so I squeezed up to an outside bar type space, but felt packed tightly in.

They do have some great fried seafood here. Their whole belly clams are amazing and even the clam strips are sweet and tender. The fried fish is just as good. The other offerings such as chowder and clam cakes are pretty standard. But if you're in it for the clams and fish this is your joint!

This is must when visiting Newport, RI. It apparently has been around forever and came highly recommended. The lobster roll was great and affordable! That is sometimes hard to find for the quality! We also ordered the seafood platter to get a taste of everything. It tasted very fresh! The ambience is fun! Very "on brand" decor for the town! There is indoor seating and outdoor seating. The service was quick and friendly. You order at the window or counter. You'll be given a buzzer and wait for your food. You seat yourself!

Awesome place. Park out back and walk down a bamboo covered boardwalk. Really cool. Place order outside and find a seat in one of two floors. Lots of memorabilia on walls and ceiling. Upstairs they have a bar and oyster bar with outdoor seating with awesome views of the beach. We had a beautiful day to sit out on 2 nd Fl deck that had a bamboo roof that gives shade. We had the cocktail shrimp as an app that was very good ...size and flavor with a nice cocktail sauce ...horseradish on top made for a perfect shrimp dip. We both had the clam plate with fries. Light battered and deep fried in clean oil. Everything was very good. Would def recommend. We ate during the week at lunchtime in June. I'm sure this place gets jammed in summer months !

Came here on a Sunday afternoon and the line was pretty long. You order, seat yourself and grab food when it's ready. Tried the raw seafood sampler, which had oysters, clams, lobster, shrimp, and crab legs. It was ok; expensive for what you get. Also got their infamous clam cakes, which was mostly flour and had very little clams in it. Clam chowder was less creamy than I expected but still good. Fried clams were delicious! Very nicely fried and big enough to be pretty meaty. Fries were nice and crispy and cole slaw was pretty good. Frozen lemonade was fine. This is a casual spot next to the beach with some good seafood options. Prices are a bit on the high end but expected based on the location. Service was relatively quick. I definitely recommend trying the fried clam platter but you could probably do without the rest.

Food was so good and fresh!! I loved the atmosphere coming into the restaurant. Literally felt like I was living on the beach and wanted to grab a quick bite

I was disappointed with the meal I had at this restaurant. The lobster roll lacked flavor, and the calamari was bland with no seasoning. The calamari was one of the worst dishes I've had, and the fries were inconsistent - some were crispy, while others were cold, as if they had been sitting out all day. Unfortunately, I do not plan to visit this location again.

Seafood was fresh, but nothing really blew me away. We got the fried clams (whole clams that were perfectly cooked, but barely tasted the clams over the fried batter), clam fritters (tasted like fried bread with some bites that maybe resembled a seafood type of flavor...however, they left me yearning for a better donut), New England clam chowder (don't get it, VERY watery with little flavor and lots of potato), and their frozen hard lemonade blueberry drinks (don't get them either, not worth it in any respect). I appreciated the view and the low keys vibes I was wanting, but overall I was disappointed. I really wanted to like it, but here we are. I've been there, I've tried it, and I'm good for the rest of my life. No part of me wants to spend $80 again for 2 drinks, a plate of fried clams, 2 fritters, and a bowl of soup. WASN'T WORTH IT. A lot was left over and felt no desire to finish it for the calories. Go for a regular drink from the bar upstairs, sit, enjoy the view, and move on. Maybe ask someone next to you if you can have one of their fried clams so you can say you tried it.

Reliable fried seafood and lobster roll, you pay at counter and then get buzzer. The vodka lemonade was pretty weak and the clam chowder watery so won't order that again. The fried platter, Lobster roll and fish and chips were the best, went on a Saturday at 5 but didn't get food at tables until 6:20

Usually take a ride to Flo's once or twice a season for some light as air clamcakes. Today must have been an off day. Clam cakes were average. Seafood platter...eh. Two small scallops, load of clams, tuff calamari. Small piece of fish. Lots and lots of batter. Clumpy batter. And it would be nice if the tables got wiped now and then. Don't think I will be having a craving to go back any time soon.

If I could give 0 stars, I would. **RATS ON THE FLOOR UPSTAIRS!** The food was beyond oily and greasy. Absolutely unacceptable experience.

We walked up from the beach for a Fun lunch! Order from the outside counter. Given a beeper. Find your own seat. We tried a bit of everything. Clam chowder, clam cakes, lobster roll, fish sandwich. Couple of beers. Food was tasty. Prices cheap!

Some of the best chowder in New England. A small place with a chill vibe. The window service is awesome.

This place is worth the hype! Be warned, the line can be long, but it moves fairly quickly. My family stayed in Middletown over Labor Day weekend and I think we frequented Flo's every day! The famous fried clams were my personally favorite. Lobster rolls are a little small compared to other options in Newport, but still very tasty (butter or Mayo). Pro tip: the raw bar is upstairs with a much shorter line if you'd like any raw seafood or other drink offerings.

It's been around since 1936 for a reason! This no nonsense beach staple serves up seafood fresh and crispy. $10.95 for a fish sandwich, fries, cole slaw and a beer or soda!

This place is such a scam. The only thing they have going for it is location and the giant shark out front. Check this out. You go there and order from a take-out window. Then you wait. Then YOU pick up your food on trays and take it to your table. Then YOU bus you table when you leave. The only time someone waits on you is if you're ordering from the raw bar. Here's what we had and how we rate it on a scale from 1 to 10. Clam Chowder - 1 And that's because that's about how many clams were in it. I'm by the shore, I figured this would be good and filled with clams. It's mostly a potato soup with a few pieces of clam thrown in. We have a bar about a half hour away from us that makes better tasting clam chowder that is just filled with big juicy bits of clam. Flo's came no where near it. Lobster Roll - 9 This was good. My wife damn near inhaled it. Clam Cakes - 1 Mostly cake, hardly any clams. I told my wife, if I was deathly allergic to clams, I would have no concerns about eating this. I'd be okay. Fish Sandwich - 5 It was okay. I think I got the tail end of the fish because it narrowed at one end. Flavor was okay. Nothing to write home about. Tartar sauce helped. Onion Rings - 3 Overdone. Slightly burned. Not good. Cocktail Sauce - 3 It smelled really good. But lacked the horseradish punch I thought I was going to get. Pretty expensive place for what you get and how much you have to work to get your food to the table. Bottom line - I wouldn't go there again.

For casual take out it is solid. Lobster rolls were excellent . Parking was tricky to figure out because they are so biodynamic and sort of hidden from the road

Excellent Quality Food and Service. My favorite is the Topside area. It's a great place to enjoy your food and relax and make a new friend.

So, as usual, writing as a Celiac Disease sufferer. The ONLY thing I felt comfortable ordering was a lobster roll with no bun. The staff were disinterested, at best, in helping with gluten-free choices. I mean how hard is it to know if your Cole slaw or fries have gluten. If you buy it, look at the ingredients, if you make it yourself, even easier. Lots of fresh seafood so expensive. Lobster was good, but portion small for $27. Atmosphere was fun.

TLDR: Lovely View, Great Food, Quick Service. Came here for lunch on a Friday, Was treated to a lovely view of the beach on the 2nd story. Food was cooked to order. Food: -Fried Clam Roll: 5/5 - so simple yet so good when cooked to order. Batter was light and crunchy. -Coleslaw: 3.5/5 - Very basic, simple, but refreshing. -French Fries- 5/5 - I gotta say, probably the best fries I have had in a long time. Just wish there were more of them.

A decent place to stop by for fresh seafood in Rhode Island. We decided to take a side tour to Rhode Island, and after stopping by downtown Newport, saw that the iconic Flo's Clam Shack was nearby. GPS took us pretty close to it, and then had to make an assumption of where to park (by going into a side street and finding backyard parking). We got lucky and found an empty spot in their private back lot. You then walk through a bamboo forest (reminded me of eating in those chintzy south pacific themed restaurants in landlocked areas), but end up in a house with outdoor window for ordering. We ordered and paid outside, found a table in their patio (we were the first ones there, but it filled up as we ate). We had to try their World Famous Fried WHOLE clam dinner (includes fries and slaw for $29.95), fried scallops a la carte ($22.95), fried squid ($14.95), and what I really came for: Rhode Island Clam Chowder (large, clear style for $8.95). You are given a beeper, and after about 15 minutes, I picked up the food from an indoor window. The food was really good....would be one of my go-to places if this was near our place in Cali, but understand that there are probably better value places with better food in NE. I really liked the Clam Chowder...a break from the creamy, rich chowder that we've been gourging on during our trip. This was a lot lighter...broth was flavorful from the butter and salted pork, but not greasy at all. I wish it had more and larger clam pieces...the Quahog clams had been diced. The broth was good enough to just slurp down once the solid pieces were gone. I like Manhattan Clam Chower too, but I definitely didn't miss the tomatoes here...and will order this version any chance I get (though I've never seen RI style chowder on any menu outside of NE). Fried whole clams and fried clam strips are a world apart...you can only get fried clam strips in the Midwest and West, and it tastes like deep fried cardboard compared to the fried whole clams I had here. It tastes more like deep fried oysters, with the briny explosion you get when you toss the whole clam and bite. It is delicate, but they did a nice job of using a very light batter and deep frying it just enough before it overcooks. There is no reason why the same level of expertise can't be used to deep fry other foods (like onion rings as an example). They gave just a small amount of fries (unlike other places which always gave us a lot). It was the batter dipped kind, just OK. Cole slaw was a small amount, but good...with enough vinegar to cut the oiliness. The fried scallops were whole, and sweet. For ordering the small portion size, gave us a decent amount. The fried squid was good, it just came with the rings (no tentacles), and using the same batter, produced a decently tender amount of dippable squid. The dining area I thought was the best of the chowder houses we visited, but the food here vs the value was at the lower end.

Fresh fried seafood across the beach. No alcohol drinks for takout. Usually, a line but service is quick.

Terrible food. Not very clean tables, floors.,good view of water but spend your money elsewhere.

not the same! Fish is different, quahogs are different! again not the same!!! Nothing like te original recipe from years ago!

I've lived in Newport for almost 10 years and decided to try the iconic Flo's for the first time this weekend. I didn't mind paying for overpriced, salty fried dough balls with a few specs of clams in them because I went to experience a Rhode Island institution that families have been going to for generations - the food bar is low for the island's tourist traps. What I did mind, however, was the decor at the upstairs bar, particularly the Hilary Clinton doll being lynched below Buddy Cianci's campaign poster. Also being subject to a lynching across the way from Hilary is #21 Paul O'Neill from the 1990s Yankees. Random. After I finish this review, maybe a noose will be hanging around my voodoo doll's neck at Flo's Clam Shack. There was a lot of interesting campy fish shack decor covering the walls and ceiling, but the violent imagery killed the vibe and all the pro-Trump accoutrements felt totally inappropriate. All that was missing from the collection were some QAnon stickers. There were many young kids in the restaurant. The couple sitting next to me at the bar was Black, and there were a lot of BIPOC patronizing the restaurant, and I wondered how they might have felt if/when they noticed the imagery of lynching being displayed. My tastebuds were left underwhelmed and my heart was left feeling a bit sadder about violence in America and how we regard each other as citizens. Not how I expected or wanted to feel at a New England clam shack on Memorial Day weekend. Won't be back.

Walked up w a service dog and saw the 300 signs about no dogs. Not very welcoming imo.

The worst fried seafood I've ever had. Clam cakes were tasteless as were the calamari and fried clams. Batter was greasy and flavorless. $90 + on food that was barely edible. Never going back.

Love coming here after the Newport Jazz Festival. The vibe is great! The food is consistently good and hot! My husband each had fish sandwiches and some Narragansett on draft. Delicious! Staff is super friendly and they took our order even though we were 25 minutes after close. Make sure to eat in. As I mentioned the vibe is fun and welcoming. Enjoy!

Clams were great! but their "famous clam cakes are basically fried dough balls with a tiny price of clam. And the creamy chowder was mostly potatoes Parking....they have none you have to find a space on a side road

Great views and ambiance but unfortunately the lobster rolls are just so-so. First off, a lobster roll is incredibly expensive. A standalone roll is close to $30, and at that price it does not even come with fries / coleslaw. It's like an extra $6 to upgrade to a platter, which feels crazy considering the roll is so high priced and this isn't even a sit down restaurant. If you come with two people and each get a lobster roll and one beer without even making it a platter you will spend nearly $100.00. At... a... lobster shack. Where you order at a counter. And for the price the lobster roll isn't great. A Maine style lobster roll is typically served as a lobster salad, with the mayo mixed in. This was just a pile of lobster on a mushy bun with a packet of mayo on the side. I've never seen anything like this before. They have a full bar, so it's fun to grab a cocktail and sit out on the top deck that overlooks the ocean. The rum punch was fantastic, I could've drank 3. For food, I would certainly not return.

Flos clam shack is a casual seafood restaurant, specializing in anything that's fried! They have plenty of space for you, indoor seating, outdoor seating. You order at the window and they give you a buzzer to let you know when your food is ready. We ordered a clam roll, clam strips, the New Jersey onion rings, and a crab cake sandwich. All of the food was really good in my opinion. I had never had fried clams before, but I thought they were cooked very well.

Excellent ambiance, old authentic fisherman's cabin with roof deck. Summer Saturday at 8pm got right in with two seats. Food ordered downstairs was very quick, food ordered upstairs took a while. Ordered: Clam cakes - deep friend breaded balls, a-little strange but fluffy Greek salad - big, "made by a Greek" 1/2lb crab legs- excellent very very good Baked Scallop dinner - just ok

Went for lunch today based on reviews. fried clams were very good but don't order anything else!! The stuffed clams were totally inedible. All breading and not a clam in sight. Chowder was very watery with very few clams. Clamcakes were just OK. Fries were cold and soggy. Vodka lemonade was good. Hamburgers were frozen Costco patties. So disappointing for a $150 lunch!

Best fried clams in New England, and therefore, the world. And this includes the mainstays up in the Ipswich/Essex area, where the best product comes from. Yeah, I said it. The difference here, is the batter. First off, its seasoned properly; Flo's knows you can't rely on only the seafood for the salt factor. Secondly, its GBD. Lastly, its the proper amount and consistency, which does not take away from the flavor (only adds), and allows for a slight crisp/crunch (not that cakey-style) when you bite in. I've never eaten anything else here, but my wife loves their fish and chips. I wouldn't mind if they gave a little love to the upstairs. I realize its a clamshack, so I am not expecting (nor want) any fancy décor, but its getting a little rundown after all these years.

A tail (lol) of two cities. After trying some higher end and lower end seafood restaurants in the area we decided to try Flo's. The good news...the Clam strips were very good! The bad news, the Calamari was really substandard and served with Marinara sauce. It was anemic looking like it came out of a bag from a big box store. The old shack is cool..."closed during hurricanes" and there's a lot to like for a shack across from Eastons Beach. But, we probably won't be back.

My friends and I came here for lunch and it was SO good that I've literally been wanting to go back ASAP! I'm not a huge fan of clam strips but this place has made me completely change my mind!! The clam strips were perfectly seasoned and SO good. I would also try the chowder next time as people in the group loved it. It's located in a beautiful part of Newport with plenty of outdoor seating. Can't wait to go back!!!