Anthony’s Seafood on Aquidneck Avenue in Middletown has been a Rhode Island seafood institution since it opened, serving the fresh New England seafood — whole-belly clams, lobster rolls, chowder, and the Rhode Island quahog traditions — that earns an Aquidneck Island community its go-to seafood market and restaurant across all four New England seasons. It appeared in Season 15, Episode 8 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, “Burgers, Noodles and Quahogs,” which aired October 8, 2012. Guy Fieri found a Middletown seafood operation doing New England classics from scratch with the freshness and quality that comes from being close enough to the boats to know what came in that morning.
Quick Facts
Restaurant: Anthony’s Seafood
City: Middletown, Rhode Island
Cuisine: Seafood
DDD Season: 15
DDD Episode: 8
Episode Title: Burgers, Noodles and Quahogs
Original Air Date: October 8, 2012
Address: 963 Aquidneck Ave., Middletown, RI 02842
Phone: 401-846-9620
Website: https://anthonysseafood.net
Status: Open
What to Eat
The Whole-Belly Fried Clams — the New England seafood standard, lightly battered and fried until golden with a soft belly that pops with ocean flavor — are the item that earns Anthony’s its Rhode Island reputation. The Lobster Roll on a toasted top-split bun with cold lobster and light mayo is the summer signature most visitors order on the recommendation of anyone who has been before. The Rhode Island Clam Chowder — the clear-broth version that Rhode Island does instead of the cream-based New England style — is the regional classic worth ordering to understand what makes Ocean State seafood culture distinct. The Quahog Stuffies — stuffed quahog clams baked with a savory breadcrumb filling — are the Rhode Island specialty that completes any first visit. Find a Newport area hotel on Travelocity.
Plan Your Visit
Check the website for current hours. Middletown is minutes from Newport.
Address: 963 Aquidneck Ave., Middletown, RI 02842
Phone: 401-846-9620
Website: https://anthonysseafood.net
Status: Open
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Anthony’s Seafood appeared in Season 15, Episode 8 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, “Burgers, Noodles and Quahogs,” originally aired October 8, 2012.