The Tiny Town In Rhode Island That’s The Clam Cake Capital Of The World

Rhode Island is really one big small town in its entirety! You can drive across the state in under an hour, and some places actually have towns that are bigger than our whole state! That said, we still have some small municipalities that really offer that small town vibe. Add great food on top of that and there’s simply no reason not to visit!

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Narragansett is a small coastal town in Washington County. Flickr/Chuck D Known mostly for its fantastic scenic offerings and beaches, this tourist hot spot has plenty more to offer. Flickr/Jed Scattergood The town takes full credit for being known as the birthplace of the clam cake! Aunt Carrie's restaurant claims introducing this quintessential Rhode Island treat. Facebook/Aunt Carrie's Clam cakes are a Rhode Island battered and fried clam dish that is a perfect comfort food companion to chowder, or even just by itself. Facebook/Aunt Carrie's Iggy's is also regionally famous for serving some of the best clam cakes around! Flickr/Amy Ross Though clam cakes are sold throughout the state, Narragansett truly offers some of the very best options. Each restaurant has a slightly different take on the recipe so it's really encouraged to visit each one. Facebook/Iggy's Doughboys Other options right in Narragansett to find clam cakes include Monahan's George's of Galilee, and countless more! Facebook/Monahans

The best suggestion is to carve out an afternoon and take a drive through Narragansett. The town is small enough that you’ll definitely come across quite a few seafood spots that serve mouthwatering clam cakes.