Aunt Carrie’s on Ocean Road in Narragansett has been a Rhode Island seafood institution since Carrie Cooper opened it in 1920, serving the whole-belly clams, lobster rolls, and the Ocean State seafood traditions that have made it one of the most beloved seasonal seafood shacks in New England for over a century. It appeared in Season 15, Episode 11 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, “Food Done Right,” which aired October 29, 2012. Guy Fieri found a Rhode Island seafood kitchen doing things the same way they have been done since Woodrow Wilson was president — fresh-caught seafood, proper frying technique, and the clam cakes and chowder that have defined Rhode Island coastal food culture for generations.
Quick Facts
Restaurant: Aunt Carrie’s
City: Narragansett, Rhode Island
Cuisine: Seafood / Rhode Island Classics
DDD Season: 15
DDD Episode: 11
Episode Title: Food Done Right
Original Air Date: October 29, 2012
Address: 1240 Ocean Rd., Narragansett, RI 02882
Phone: 401-783-7930
Website: https://auntcarriesri.com
Status: Open (seasonal)
What to Eat
The Whole-Belly Fried Clams are the centerpiece that has earned Aunt Carrie’s its century-long reputation — fresh clams, properly battered, fried to golden, with the soft belly that distinguishes a genuine New England fried clam from the strips that most of the country accepts as an approximation. The Rhode Island Clam Cakes — the deep-fried fritters unique to Ocean State seafood culture — are the item that most distinguishes a Rhode Island clam shack from everywhere else. The Quahog Chowder in the Rhode Island clear broth style is the bowl that defines what makes local seafood culture distinct. The Lobster Roll on a toasted bun is the summer signature worth ordering alongside. Find a Narragansett or Newport hotel on Travelocity.
Plan Your Visit
Aunt Carrie’s is seasonal — open spring through fall. Check the website for current opening dates and hours. The restaurant has been open since 1920.
Address: 1240 Ocean Rd., Narragansett, RI 02882
Phone: 401-783-7930
Website: https://auntcarriesri.com
Status: Open (seasonal)
Triple D Essentials
Stream the Food Done Right episode on Amazon. Aunt Carrie’s has been open since 1920 and is one of the great American seafood landmarks.
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Aunt Carrie’s appeared in Season 15, Episode 11 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, “Food Done Right,” originally aired October 29, 2012. Carrie Cooper opened the restaurant in 1920.