Duffy's Tavern

I think Duffy's has been voted the "best cheap seafood in Rhode Island" by Rhode Island Monthly, and I can see why. This local West Bay/South County hangout serves up pretty good fish at very good prices. I've had the quality var ... more

I think Duffy's has been voted the "best cheap seafood in Rhode Island" by Rhode Island Monthly, and I can see why. This local West Bay/South County hangout serves up pretty good fish at very good prices. I've had the quality vary, but for the most part it has been quite yummy. Their stuffed quahogs are well seasoned and their clam cakes - when served hot from the vat of boiling grease - are delicious! Stay away from them if they are served luke-warm or cold, though. They also have a lobster dinner on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights (outdoor seating only) that includes a one-pound lobster served whole, corn on the cob, clam cakes, and clam chowder for only $7.95. Additional lobsters are only $4.95 if you want more, but I'm a pretty big guy and I found one to be quite filling with all the stuff you get. You might want to call for the availability of the lobster dinner, because I think they might discontinue it for the summer. less

Service is Awfull. Duffy Makes an ART of making Customers WAIT, and then WAIT SOME MORE. WAITS of TWO or MORE HOURS on a Friday or Saturday Night are not unusual, they are the rule. Stop in on a mid afternoon and enjoy a 30 to 45 minute wait fo ... more

Service is Awfull. Duffy Makes an ART of making Customers WAIT, and then WAIT SOME MORE. WAITS of TWO or MORE HOURS on a Friday or Saturday Night are not unusual, they are the rule. Stop in on a mid afternoon and enjoy a 30 to 45 minute wait for a simple lunch. The lunch menu is SIMPLE in the extreame, to the point of being a non menu. If you order Clear Broth Chowder and it is Clear, not Black, count yourself lucky. The same goes for the Clam Cakes, if the oil has been changed in the past week or two they are light, if not you can anchor a 40 ft boat with them.
Duffy's is to be avoided until Stew can get a larger kitchen, more staff and a menu that represents the food that made this a landmark in North Kingstown. Until then it rates a minus 10. The locals Now avoid this place like the plague except for the bar flies that never seem to leave. less