Iggy’s Doughboys & Chowder House is a renowned dining landmark in Rhode Island, boasting two fantastic locations. Recognized by Rhode Island Monthly Magazine as the Best Clam Shack and featured nationally on CBS’s The Early Show Taste of America series for having the Best Clam Chowder in the US, Iggy’s has earned a stellar reputation. Our Narragansett location, open seasonally, serves our award-winning chowder, clam cakes, and doughboys, along with a variety of other local favorites.
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It all commenced with a vow, evolving into a manifestation of a dream. Gaetano Gravino, a hairstylist, initially took up part-time employment at a doughboy shack in Oakland Beach. What started as a mere sideline endeavor burgeoned into an opportunity resonating with his entrepreneurial zeal—a spirit that resonates with his wife and children: Sally, MaryAnn, David, and Guy. When the chance arose to lease the establishment, Gaetano and Sally seized it. Thus, in 1989, Iggy’s Doughboy and Chowder House came into existence—christened after a moniker bestowed upon Gaetano by his son, David. The centerpiece of their menu was the red chowder—a closely-guarded family recipe crafted by Sally herself.
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Sheri Storey
Apr 20, 2024
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The food was delicious! The prices especially for seafood was fairly priced, though they had other options as well. Very clean and staff was well groomed and friendly! They even had a fire going on a chilly spring day. Was my first time there and I would highly recommend! Parking: They offer several spots on the street as well as have a parking lot. Wheelchair accessibility: Great ramp
Kim V.
Mar 16, 2024
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I used to live in this neighborhood (Oakland Beach) and would always see the line out the door daily, when in season. Iggy's is definitely a RI classic; growing up, everybody talked about Iggy's in the summer. On our last visit in Autumn, we had a lovely experience. I haven't seen the updated outdoor area since moving out of state. They had picnic tables and this area was spacious and perfect for a picnic.
There's a boardwalk, playground, and a small beach nearby, for when you're done eating and want to burn some calories. We ordered at the outdoor counter. Thankfully there was no line due to it being a weekday, early in the day, and not being summer or it would've been a different scene. The food came out fast, hot, and it was delicious. I had to get their clam cakes, clam chowder, and Del's lemonade (another RI classic). Dip the clam cake in the chowder and take in the nostalgic RI summer taste. Overall, an iconic spot that will for sure be part of the RI's past and future.
There's a boardwalk, playground, and a small beach nearby, for when you're done eating and want to burn some calories. We ordered at the outdoor counter. Thankfully there was no line due to it being a weekday, early in the day, and not being summer or it would've been a different scene. The food came out fast, hot, and it was delicious. I had to get their clam cakes, clam chowder, and Del's lemonade (another RI classic). Dip the clam cake in the chowder and take in the nostalgic RI summer taste. Overall, an iconic spot that will for sure be part of the RI's past and future.
Nicole R.
Nov 22, 2023
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This place has always been on my list and it was worth the trek! My favorites were the clam fritters and the sugared doughboys. Swoon worthy when piping hot. The hot and cold lobster rolls were decent but not my favorites- though the buns were nicely toasted with salted butter the way I like them. When in the area, I will be back. Food: 5/5 | Service: 4/5 | Atmosphere: 5/5Recommended dishes Clam Fritters, Cinnamon Sugar. More
Farah Hayes
Oct 19, 2023
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I have been to this place many times before. One of the best Rhode Island's must eat at spot. Usually the line is out to the street but went there at the end of the season on week day their clam cakes and white chowder is one of the best if not the best in RI. Nice menu, seafood options and other items all reasonably priced. Close by the beach, we can't ask for more a happy customer here Parking: There's a small parking lot behind the building but there's also plenty of street parking.
Grey Seymour
Aug 30, 2023
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2 ways to order here - there's a counter with all of the staple menu items where you can order & then find somewhere to sit, and an indoor restaurant with a larger menu. We ordered at the counter and found there were plenty of options. Clam roll and fish sandwich were both delicious: very crispy and flavorful. The house root beer was also great. The adjoining beach area is very nice as well
B. C.
Aug 12, 2023
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Lobster roll platter with New England Clam Chowder and fries, Fried Clam Strips, Clam cakes, Doughboys and locally made Root Beer! Food was delicious, filling and quick to come out We had a issue with our order at first, double lobster, no strips. We also ordered a 6 piece dough boy, but only received 3 with unexpected clam cakes. The order was fixed (partially) but it seems like workers need to slow down a bit . Seating is limited to about 8 picnic benches and 4 tables (covered) Free on street parking unless you are lucky enough to grab a spot at the restaurant
Levani S.
Jul 21, 2023
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We recently dropped by Iggy's Doughboys & Chowder House, and overall, we had a pretty good experience. We decided to go for the classic combo of Spicy Chicken Wings and French Fries, and we were pleasantly surprised. Now, let's talk about the ambiance. The place wasn't air-conditioned, and they had these old 19th-century fans hanging from the ceiling.
It did get a bit warm in there, especially on a hot day, but we appreciated the effort to keep it cool with those fans. The seating area was okay, nothing too fancy. It seemed like they could use some sprucing up to make it more inviting, but hey, we were there for the food, not the decor. On the bright side, the bathroom was clean, and that's always a plus in our book. Okay, let's get to the star of the show - the food!
The Spicy Chicken Wings were on point. They had that perfect amount of spice and flavor that left us wanting more. And those French Fries! Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, just the way we like 'em. One thing we loved about Iggy's is that it's an excellent spot for a quick bite. You can grab your food and be on your way to the next sightseeing adventure in no time.
All in all, if you're looking for a fancy, air-conditioned restaurant, this might not be the place for you. But if you want some tasty eats in a laid-back atmosphere and you're willing to overlook the not-so-fancy setup, give Iggy's Doughboys & Chowder House a shot. The food makes it all worthwhile, and it's a convenient stop when you're out and about exploring the town. Kid-friendliness: They have special kid friendly menue
It did get a bit warm in there, especially on a hot day, but we appreciated the effort to keep it cool with those fans. The seating area was okay, nothing too fancy. It seemed like they could use some sprucing up to make it more inviting, but hey, we were there for the food, not the decor. On the bright side, the bathroom was clean, and that's always a plus in our book. Okay, let's get to the star of the show - the food!
The Spicy Chicken Wings were on point. They had that perfect amount of spice and flavor that left us wanting more. And those French Fries! Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, just the way we like 'em. One thing we loved about Iggy's is that it's an excellent spot for a quick bite. You can grab your food and be on your way to the next sightseeing adventure in no time.
All in all, if you're looking for a fancy, air-conditioned restaurant, this might not be the place for you. But if you want some tasty eats in a laid-back atmosphere and you're willing to overlook the not-so-fancy setup, give Iggy's Doughboys & Chowder House a shot. The food makes it all worthwhile, and it's a convenient stop when you're out and about exploring the town. Kid-friendliness: They have special kid friendly menue
Lisa Paquin
Jul 13, 2023
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Jacob Smith
Jul 03, 2023
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Iggy's was a great treat after a long few days of driving across the entire east coast. the clam cakes and shakes were great, but the fried fish was pretty average. the view outside of the restaurant was amazing, a nice and tranquil view of the ocean. Food: 4/5 | Service: 4/5 | Atmosphere: 5/5Recommended dishes Clam Cakes and Chowder, Clam Cake. More
Elle
Jul 01, 2023
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1st stop into RI for lunch. We pulled up and we thought that the Iggy's attached to the ice cream shop had a wait so we went next door to the other location of Iggy's for the 1st time ever. We were seated at the high top by the bar. Our server was a service bartender as well. She definitely was amazing, on top of her game and constantly checking on us even with how busy she was with the servers.
We had a few appetizers and dinner. The streamers were incredible, we laughed as we should have just ordered 5 pounds and called it a day! My husband "loves" the red chowder, something he always craves with clam cakes the clam cakes were totally amazing! I ordered the baked scrod, a very large piece of scrod and first time ever having it baked whereas usually I ordered it broiled, it was very flavorful.
Your French Fries, I know they're only fries but really, really yummy! My husband's other local gem is officially closed Sunday through Tuesday so he tried your fried cod and said "It was extremely close in taste and in flavor", double win for next time! We will probably be back tomorrow before we leave! We need those "steamahs". Upon walking the beach, we realized the line at Iggy's was shorter than we assumed but really happy with coming to this other location for a new experience! Kudos to the entire staff for doing a great job, smiling and showing such a great team effort for making this business run successfully!
We had a few appetizers and dinner. The streamers were incredible, we laughed as we should have just ordered 5 pounds and called it a day! My husband "loves" the red chowder, something he always craves with clam cakes the clam cakes were totally amazing! I ordered the baked scrod, a very large piece of scrod and first time ever having it baked whereas usually I ordered it broiled, it was very flavorful.
Your French Fries, I know they're only fries but really, really yummy! My husband's other local gem is officially closed Sunday through Tuesday so he tried your fried cod and said "It was extremely close in taste and in flavor", double win for next time! We will probably be back tomorrow before we leave! We need those "steamahs". Upon walking the beach, we realized the line at Iggy's was shorter than we assumed but really happy with coming to this other location for a new experience! Kudos to the entire staff for doing a great job, smiling and showing such a great team effort for making this business run successfully!
Gregory Kuhn
Jun 13, 2023
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This place is really cool. Little beach out back. Totally has an 80s vibe to it. Teens working the counter, people walking around, beach out back where kids are playing and swimming. Cool vibe. Food is great too. Got Clam Cakes and Chowder with a Diet Pepsi and a Quahog for $20. Everything was really good. Their Clam Cakes are basically hush puppies but the batter they use has a little sweetness to it.really good stuff! Make sure to try the Quahog! It's a breaded clam mix served in a Quahog shell. It's REALLY good! Everything about this place was fun.
Gloria Berdn
Feb 14, 2023
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Was in New Jersey and just had to make a run here after 30yrs! Use to eat this when I was in college but it had gotten way way bigger and yummier! Loved it. Wish I could have taken it down to GA. the lobster cakes were to die for! Won't wait another thirty years.lol Recommended dishes Clam Cakes and Chowder, Lobster Roll Platter. More
Patrick Woods
Jan 16, 2023
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It's that time again. I came to this joint during my recent trip to the New England area. Since seafood is the thing I chose this place to suit. I got the white chowdah w/clam cake combo. The chowdah at this place was bomb duders. I'm a big fan of clam chowder and this place nailed it. Lots of pieces of clam and the potato was on point by not being overwhelming.
The clam cakes were soo good too. Great flavor and a doughy texture to boot. I dipped them in the chowdah which just made them even better. Out of the two joints I tried during my visit that had the cakes, I most definitely preferred these! Parking: Lots of parking lots. 3 total, I believe.
The clam cakes were soo good too. Great flavor and a doughy texture to boot. I dipped them in the chowdah which just made them even better. Out of the two joints I tried during my visit that had the cakes, I most definitely preferred these! Parking: Lots of parking lots. 3 total, I believe.
Mrs. G.
Jan 14, 2019
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Friendly and polite staff. The good is fresh and delicious. The portions were large enough for my family of 4 with leftovers. There is a great view to enjoy while enjoying your meal here. Ample parking available too. Indoor and covered outdoor seating is available too. Great place for a family outing.