Dead Eye Dick’s

big restaurant. good beer. good food. got the fried oyster burger, which was pretty good. cheese fries were good and is a big order.

I just absolutely love this establishment. First off, sangria pitchers are a must. My goodness are they good here. Keep doing your thang, bartenders! Second, the bread and butter they give you for starters is too die for. Yeah, I know it sounds silly but I don’t care — it’s like better than normal restaurant bread — yowwwwza! Lastly, I’m pretty sure you can’t go wrong with any seafood menu item at this place. You’re ordering food, on an island, surrounded by fish. Enough said. I’ve only ordered seafood items at this restaurants so can only speak to that. Great drinks, great food, great staff, and great atmosphere. I’ll keep coming back!

Man this place was GOOOOOD. I quickly learned upon arriving at Block Island that you are not there for the food, you are there for every reason other than food aka to be on a gorgeous island, enjoy the beach, relax, explore nature, not to have a cosmopolitan dining experience. Which honestly I am okay with and its kind of nice that while you are vacation to not be worrying about trying all of the culinary delights of the area you are staying in. It eliminates the pressure of having to find the best place to eat because you may end up with mediocre food wherever you go. Sorry for the rant but just saying this is not a foodie town– its a place to disconnect.
My boyfriend and I were exploring the harbor around lunch time one day and this kind of seems like the only place to eat around there, which I’m okay with! Yeah its pricey but it was wayy delicious. As mentioned I really wasn’t expecting much as far as food for the long weekend I was in BI, but this place was a real surprise. The restaurant is newly updated and super cheerful and bright inside. I had the summer shrimp salad, which honestly was one of the best salads I’ve had all year. It was grilled shrimp that was slightly charred in a good way on top of grilled corn, melon, tomatoes, cucumbers, and onions. Everything in the salad was really fresh. I got the cucumber smash which was perfect and not overly sweet at all.
I left feeling full and like my meal had been really healthy. Then I wanted to come back here for all my remaining meals that weekend. We sat inside on the porch because it was chilly, but if I am ever on Block Island in the summer and its warmer (which I hope I am!) I will try my hardest to get back here for dinner and the sunset :)

Aside from the wonderful view due to its location on Block Island, there was nothing super special about this place for me. The food was ok. I had a hot lobster roll, while my boyfriend got the Dead Eye Burger, which had fried clams on it. Both were alright. There was more than enough food, but it was nothing particularly special. The drinks were ok, but the service a bit slow. They were pretty busy with the Labor Day weekend crowd, but we were there towards the end so it was starting to wind down a little.

I’ve tried many restaurants on Block Island and for a long time I was reluctant to try Dead Eye Dicks because I was under the impression it was kinda dumpy and divey. I thought that for two reasons 1) simply because of it’s name and 2) because this restaurant is repeatedly advertised on the ferry boat ride from New London. Their «Come for the view, stay for the view» slogan is engrained into every passenger’s brain through the ferry’s loud speaker.
So it can’t be very nice, right?
Well I was wrong.
Dead Eye Dicks is actually a very nice, clean and airy restaurant. It has a large outdoor porch and a large inside dining room. There’s a medium sized bar area with stools and a few high tables.
The menu is definitely slanted towards seafood which isn’t a bad thing for this seafood loving guy. I had the fish tacos and they were very good. My only complaint was that they were a tad bit watery. Where the water came from, I don’t know. I think the water came from either the salsa or the cole slaw.
Throughout my Saturday visit the service was excellent.
One word of caution about the timing. I believe the kitchen closes between the hours of 3 and 5 o’clock. That’s very typical in Europe by the way.
PS: This restaurant is located on the New Harbor side of the island. There’s basically two distinct villages on the island; New Harbor and the much bigger Old Harbor. Most ferries dock into the Old Harbor.

We just stopped in for drinks really quick before catching the ferry back. My wife got sangria and I had to try the pain killer which was almost as good as Donovan’s out in Oak Bluffs. Can’t wait to come back again!

A real Lobster roll!!!
Its so nice that they ask you if you want it cold or hot
of course hot with butter no mayo! and real whole pieces of lobster!
This place is exactly what you are looking for on block, and if you want more elegant you are on the wrong island. This place is the perfect lunch
Off the strip, but a beautiful view
good drink selections
great food. pretty much upscale bar food, but the best lobster roll on the island
great gem

The cold lobster roll was enormous, with light mayo and a hint of dill. It was on a grilled brioche roll that wa a delicious. We sat outside on the patio and enjoyed the view of New Harbor. Definately worth a visit.

The view is fantastic, the service good. But I was truly unimpressed with the quality of seafood. While the presentation was strong – jumbo shrimp in a bloody! They were completely lacking in flavor. My friend and I split the lobster roll and would say the same. While it was an ample quantity of lobster meat, the quality was subpar. Yummy clam chowder but arrived cold. Points off for weak bloodys ($ 13 on block island. strong be stronger)
Ambiance-​4
Food-​2

Deadeye Dick’s. It’s a simple but nice looking place with a gorgeous view of the bay in Block Island. The food is solid. I got their Deadeye Burger and boy, is it one of the better burgers I’ve ever had. Topped with cute fried oysters and melted cheese, the top bun lathered with what I’m guessing is mayo and relish. Mmmm. And that moist firm patty. Yussss.
My boyfriend got the swordfish rueben which was good, but the portions were small.
I gotta say, this restaurant definitely does fries well. Mwah! I wish I had room for their famous cheese fries!
But the food was great, service was super nice, and let me also say, their clientele was super nice too!
If you’re looking for a nice place to eat on Block Island without the tourist trap feeling, this is the place to do it. And get a patio seat of you can!

Another great experience here. This time, we were able to get outdoor seating, and on a pleasant night, you can’t beat the view of the sunset.
We ordered the bombay shrimp as an appetizer, and the shrimp were very tender and tasty. My partner coupled the calamari and the RI clam chowder as an entrée. He thought the chowder was particularly good with a nice shellfish flavor. The calamari was cooked very well, and the sweet chili sauce was a nice accent, but the alioli was a little bland. I had the snapper. The fish was cooked to perfection, but the sides in this dish need a little work – the potatoes were well cooked, but offered no other discernable flavors, and the summer squashes were also minimally seasoned, and also a bit underdone.
This restaurant offers some creative twists on old favorites and a solid range of options on the menu. It is well worth a visit, and we look forward to returning in the future.

Ate lunch here this past Thursday as part of a day trip to the island. After a particularly unsavory experience at a neighboring restaurant we came upon dead eye dicks to get some lunch. The service was absolutely phenomenal. We were seated immediately and within 5 minutes someone came to take our order. Our server Tara was not only kind and helpful with menu suggestions but fast and funny as well. Already leagues ahead of our previous lunch attempt. We ordered our food and drinks at the same time. The bloody Mary’s are delicious. Nice and spicy and they come with a jumbo shrimp garnish. We ordered an oyster sampler which was $ 25 and also had some cheese fries which are probably the most delicious cheese fries we’ve ever tasted. My friend and I agreed. They have a sort of Alfredo cheese sauce and then sprinkled parm on top and you can add bacon for $ 2. We also tried the ginger honey margarita which was positively phenomenal. Sweet in a honey way yet also refreshingly light. The view from the deck is quite lovely as well. Would return again and recommend highly to friends!

Holy cow!!! What I great dinner my wife and I had!!! In my wife’s words.“That dinner was F%x÷/^& excelent” Calamari was the best so far on BI. She had the Starlet Chicken… it was great, very moist. On the plate was some fresh broccoli & some great macaroni n cheese. Speaking of cow, I had the hanger steak w/​fries. It was GREAT!!! Steak was severed over a pile of their hand-​cut fries and with the sauce it was sooooo good
Will definitely eat there again next year!!!

The salmon with fruit orzo was great and so was my wife’s wasabi tuna. The real star was the oyster with mango salsa and creamy sriracha. Bad thing open for dinner from 1700 to 2130 so if you walk from the beach to the restaurant you will wait more to eat only to find it’s not open.

First night into town and the best way to kick off a vaca was on the patio overlooking the harbor. The service was great as we were told 20 minutes for a wait and were seated in 10. The waitress was awesome and made great recommendations as she was easy going and working hard to keep everyone on the deck happy!
The lobster and raw bar selection were fresh and filling!
But the best part of the night was the apple cobbler! Wholly apples and loaded with crunchy oatmeal goodness! Great work for an amazing start to a long needed vacation! Thank you!

My friends and I had lunch here on a Saturday, and it was very nice. We sat outside on their deck overlooking the water, which was beautiful.
I had the cold lobster roll, which was huge and had a lot of lobster meat. It was delicious and came with fries. My friend had the lobster BLT, which she loved.
The service was great. I would definitely return.

Quick Hits:
— Excellent food for great prices
— Nice menu that satisfies those looking for seafood or something else
— Great outdoor area with a nice view of the New Harbor
Full Scoop:
My wife and some friends visited Dead Eye Dick’s while biking on Block Island for the day. It was a Tuesday around 1:00, and the restaurant was fairly empty. We ended up getting a great seat outdoors with a wonderful view of the harbor.
We started with the Lobster Bisque, Oysters and Calamari. All 3 were very good and noticeably very fresh. I got the steak sandwich for my entrée which was great, but it had a bit too much cheese on it for my liking. Fries were also very good. Everyone else at the table also really enjoyed their food.
Next time I am lucky enough to be on Block Island, I will definitely visit Dead Eye Dick’s for the good food and exceptional views.

Only came here for drinks along our adventures on Block Island, since we decided to walk through the entire island instead of doing the suggested moped or bike rental. This resulted in us being super thirsty, and just in the nick of time, we found dead eye dicks.
There really isn’t anywhere on this picturesque island that doesn’t have a beautiful view and great location, but this restaurant seems to take the cake on waterfront dining. We were greeted by the manager with a hearty welcome, and were allowed to sit anywhere we wanted. They have quite a bit of indoor dining, but the clutch spot is to sit on the wraparound deck on the waterside.
Our waitress was a spunky, enthusiastic lady, who made our experience here even that much better. We all had drinks, two sampled local CT brews, and my husband and I tried the handcrafted cocktails. The Cucumber Smash was hands down the best of the bunch, fresh, light, and rejuvenating. I had the RBH (rose before hoes), with 4 roses burbon which was flavorful and heavy, and would have suited a meal better than a sipper on a hot day.
Definitely would return here if we revisited block island, with great views, interesting flavor palates on their menu, and excellently friendly staff.

I haven’t that many lobster rolls in my life, but this one was definitely the best. Lots of lobster, perfectly toasted roll, lobster marinated side of butter and wonderful fries.
The atmosphere was a little lacking hence only 4 stars. The service was fine. Everything on their menu looked wonderful.

If you are looking for a casual place to have a burger and beer, please try this long time Block Island local and tourist favorite. While most folks will tell you to try the Lobster Roll, which is very good, but I recommend go for their Lobster Avocado BLT which IMHO tops it all. If they ever take that off the menu I will cry… no, really.
If you plan on bringing someone special, I recommend you to arrive 60 minutes before the sunset and get an outside table. You will be rewarded with a beautiful sunset by the time the dessert arrives. Also dress warm, it’s can be deceptively chilly once the sun sets.