The National Tap & Grille

We had an amazing weekend in Block Island we stayed at a home but spent a part of every day at the national ...Moira was a wonderful bartender for our first few hours on the island. Emma made our day at lunch another day and Gigi was the best part of hanging at the fire pits. The wine/drinks and food were all scrumptious but the staff totally made it over the top

The best feature of this restaurant is undoubtedly its terrace, which offers a stunning view of Old Harbor and is part of a stylish inn that boasts a true New England maritime ambiance, reminiscent of a scene from a movie. The sight of ships sailing and the gentle ocean breeze create an unforgettable setting. Another highlight was the service; the friendly staff were eager to share stories about the island, significantly enhancing our dining experience. While the food was comforting and good, it leaned towards basic comfort food and didn't quite live up to the extraordinary location or the rather steep prices. Despite the cuisine not being particularly outstanding, the combination of the breathtaking view, refreshing breeze, and exceptional service makes this a place we would gladly revisi

Lovely nostalgic harbor front location. We sat outside on the front porch. Excellent Buttermilk Fried Chicken Sandwich! Great Clam Chowder! Tasty Mixed Drinks!!! Caesar Salad was good. Swordfish Tacos with tortilla chips were alright. Service (Emily from Mass) was great, she was prompt, smart and knowledgeable about the food. She had a friendly demeanor about her that made us feel comfortable and happy on the last day of the season. Would recommend :) :) :) :)

Food was excellent. We've had swordfish in many restaurants and it seems some just have it down - this one def. does. Moist, delicious, flavorful. Nice sized piece. My husband's meatballs were also great. The waiter was an absolute sweetheart. Atmosphere - you feel like you are in a time warp. Building is classic old New England. Nice view of harbor. What's not to like??

$27 Caesar salad + $2 wrap = $29? That’s not lunch, that’s daylight robbery. My wife asked for a simple Chicken Caesar Wrap—with grilled chicken, not fried. She’s not asking for caviar or truffle oil, just grilled chicken. The poor waitress, bless her, came back and said “the chef won’t do grilled.” Mind you, grilled chicken is literally… grilling. No lobsters involved. Then a manager swoops in and says the chief likes things done his way, and that they have to “draw a line somewhere.” Are you kidding me? Talk about drawing lines around a kitchen door. But wait—they can grill the chicken on a Caesar salad, and even add it to a wrap for us to assemble ourselves. Nice flexibility… except they slam us with a $27 salad and a $2 “wrap.” Yep, they charged us for the tortilla we assembled ours