Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
OpenTable logo
  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. Rhode Island
  4. Washington
  5. Westerly
Verandah Raw Bar at Ocean House, Westerly, RI

Verandah Raw Bar at Ocean House

4.6
4.6
384 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood
  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for special occasions
A favorite area for visiting guests during the summer, The Verandah sweeps across the south façade of Ocean House. The outdoor terrace overlooks the pristine croquet court, which offers stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean and Little Narragansett Bay. Fresh shellfish from nearby waters — succulent oysters, clams and lobster — are shucked to order at our traditional New England raw bar. The menu also includes savory light items such as a daily salads and an assortment of delicious sandwiches. With oversized chairs and low tables, The Verandah beckons you to relax and enjoy a brisk cocktail paired with a heavenly bite as you watch the waves crash along the shoreline.
Cancellations within 24 hours and no-shows will be charged $5 per guest.
All parties larger than 6 guests will be seated at multiple tables.

Not bookable

This restaurant is temporarily offline. Please contact the restaurant directly or check back shortly for availability.

There’s more to explore

Discover countless more restaurants like this one with our app.

Scan the QR code to discover countless more restaurants like this one with our app.

Open app

Additional information

What 384 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 3.7Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Rhode Island

    Best Ambience

  • Rhode Island

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Rhode Island

    Great for scenic views

  • Washington

    Best Ambience

  • Washington

    Great for brunch

  • Washington

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Washington

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Verandah Raw Bar at Ocean House offers a stunning ocean view paired with "superb food" and "excellent service." Diners praise the crab cakes and clam chowder as highlights. While some find the prices steep, the "spectacular setting" and attentive staff make it a memorable experience. Ideal for special occasions.

384 Reviews
  1. Diane

    West Palm Beach

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 1 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lived in New England all my life, driven by the Ocean House so many times, didn’t know what I was missing. Eat at The Veranda restaurant …you won’t regret it food, service and views all spectacular

    Is this helpful?

  2. Susan

    Orlando

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 22 September 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    While the views are magnificent and service excellent, the food is mediocre. If you are looking for delicious food and cocktails, you will not find it in this 5 star hotel. Very overrated and underwhelming. There is no reason why this hotel should serve such bland food. Very disappointing. Not to mention the flies and wasps, one of which landed in our appetizer.

    Is this helpful?

  3. Birgitta

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 14 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Can’t beat the location! A bit over priced but probably because of the view. Stuffed clams were very very good!!

    Is this helpful?

  4. Ian

    Philadelphia

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on 6 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    You are paying for the view and atmosphere. Food was good but a bit expensive for what you get.

    Is this helpful?

  5. Nancy

    VIP

    New York City

    131 reviews

    4.0

    131 reviews

    Dined on 6 September 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Although I still love the atmosphere of the place, I think both food quality, menu choices & service have all declined. Two last times I went I found servers less friendly than in previous years, menu not as varied & food not as good. An example would be the sides that they give you with a sandwich is no longer french fries or homemade chips, but instead a potato salad or greens which was ok. The server did split things when asked but not exactly friendly about anything. I’ve been coming here from the very beginning when they first opened and I’ve seen a slow decline. The hostess who greats you & parking attendants continue to be friendly & welcoming. I think the dining servers need to step it up a bit & the food needs a little tweaking with both variety & quality.

    Is this helpful?

  6. Paul

    Rhode Island

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 6 September 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding venue for scenery and ambience. Food good. Service indifferent.

    Is this helpful?

  7. Anne

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 5 September 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Our lunch was delicious and view superb. However, there were ants on our table, which was very unappetizing.

    Is this helpful?

  8. Lauren

    Detroit

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 3 September 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was mediocre. The customer experience was atrocious, the staff were not helpful and made it clear our experience was not valued. We had reservations for lunch and it was really terrible. I asked to walk around and options to go to the beach, first the staff agreed then chased us down to tell us we couldn’t then back tracked and said we could walk the grounds. I’ve stayed at great resorts that would be classified with the Ocean House including the sanctuary on Kiawah, the Coronado in San Diego, the Belmond’s Charleston and Santa Barbara properties and the ocean house was one of the greatest disappointments in travel.

    Is this helpful?

  9. Madonna

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 2 September 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful atmosphere! We needed to ask other waitstaff for black pepper and to order another drink so the waitstaff could be more attentive. The Arugula Salad was great with added lobster salad and the crab cakes were yummy! However, our stuffies were cold in the middle, which made us wonder if they were frozen and then heated in the oven. Considering the $$$ for lunch, we were surprised the chef would support serving cold stuffies.

    Is this helpful?

  10. Christopher

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on 1 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Luka our server was on it, always ready with a beverage or to take care of our needs

    Is this helpful?

FAQs

Verandah Raw Bar at Ocean House is rated 4.6 stars by 384 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Not bookable

This restaurant is temporarily offline. Please contact the restaurant directly or check back shortly for availability.

Google Map for Verandah Raw Bar at Ocean House

1 Bluff Ave, Westerly, RI 02891

Additional information

  • Area
    Westerly
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 11:30 am–6:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Shellfish
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • Privacy policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Impressum
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
  • Cookie Preferences
Copyright © 2024 OpenTable International Ltd. Alphabeta Building, 14-18 Finsbury Square, London EC2A 1AH - All rights reserved.
OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
Booking Logo
Priceline Logo
KAYAK Logo
Agoda Logo
OpenTable Logo