Serving mouth-watering seafood since 1920, Aunt Carrie’s is a South County institution. For many Rhode Islanders, dining there has become a cherished summer tradition, with visitors returning annually for classic favorites and new offerings. “Our most popular menu items in the summer include our Aunt Carrie’s Lobster BLT, chowder and clam cakes, and fish and chips,” says fourth-generation co-owner Amy Foy. “Our BLT is made with sweet chunks of lobster meat, crisp bacon, vine-ripened tomatoes, and lettuce, all stacked on our house-baked white bread with a smear of mayo. Our fish & chips are made with fresh, locally caught Point Judith flounder that’s lightly breaded and golden fried.”
Foy says to be on the lookout for Pie & Ice Cream Nights. “Every week, our bakers will be making different handcrafted pies that will be served warm with our homemade ice cream.” She also recommends Carrie’s Strawberry Shortcake, “the perfect summer dessert, made with freshly hulled strawberries, a warm house-made biscuit, and hand-whipped cream.” Diners can top it off with an ice-cold Aunt Carrie’s Pale Ale from Shaizdon Brewery, certain to complement anything on the menu. Narragansett, AuntCarriesRI.com
Many local establishments offer flavor-packed lobster rolls this time of year, but Monahan’s in Narragansett may hold the award for the largest. “Our number one seller is our hot or cold lobster roll,” says owner/operator Matt Combs. “We use a locally baked grilled torpedo roll filled with five ounces of hand-picked lobster meat, made fresh to order. For the cold, we use a small amount of mayo and seasoning, and for the hot, we grill the meat with drawn butter and seasoning.” New this year – the three-foot lobster roll, laid out on custom cutting boards designed by local artisans with clay teapots for the drawn butter.
“Another popular dish is our grilled ahi tuna tacos served with fresh mango salsa, chipotle aioli, and cucumber wasabi, grilled to your liking,” adds Combs. Dine-in customers can enjoy beer from local breweries, including Whalers, Chair 2, and Narragansett, wine from Gooseneck Vineyards, and soda from Rhody’s-own Yacht Club. They also have a Del’s cart on site, serving up lemon and watermelon lemonade. Charlestown and Narragansett, MonahansRI.com
Since opening eight years ago, Benny’s Clam Shack in Point Judith has become a neighborhood favorite and a popular destination for day-trippers. Now entering its eighth season, the family-friendly establishment is renowned for seafood, including award-winning chowder and lobster rolls. “Our lobster rolls are phenomenal, cooked in sherry wine and butter, available hot and cold, we sell a ton,” says owner Dave Thomas. You can also enjoy fish and chips, fried clams, and burgers, along with a packed kids’ menu.
Beyond the seafood, Thomas serves a variety of authentic grinders like Italian, meatball, and chicken parm, “all made on rolls from Borrelli’s Bakery in Providence.” Another city staple on the menu are New York System wieners. “They’re another favorite because you typically don’t get them down by the water,” notes Thomas. A new addition to the menu are grilled pizzas, which have become quickly popular. Wash it all down with local beers on tap for indoor diners. Wakefield & Narragansett, Facebook: BennysClamShack
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