There aren’t many Rhode Island drive-in restaurants that have weathered the decades and still remain popular hotspots for local cuisine. But of the handful remaining, there is one timeless drive-in that lures in diners each season with its mouthwatering seafood and spectacular views.

Welcome to Evelyn's Drive-In! This waterfront clam shack has been a popular seasonal spot in Tiverton since 1969. When its doors open each year in April, locals flock to get their fill of scrumptious seafood.
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Perched on the edge of Nanaquaket Pond, you can arrive to Evelyn's by boat and tie in at the dock or by driving in off Route 77.
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The timeless drive-in is well known throughout the state for its first-class seafood dishes. With both tasty fried and grilled choices, the spectrum of offerings will make you want to return again and again to sample everything!
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Local favorites include stuffies, fish and chips, clam cakes, scallops, chowder, and lobster chow mein. Not only do the locals adore the food, but some dishes have also been in the national limelight with features on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives and The Phantom Gourmet.
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You can carry away and enjoy your amazing seafood feast at one of the waterside covered picnic tables...
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... Or you can choose to dine inside the air-conditioned restaurant or outside on the patio. Both of the outdoor options give way to gorgeous views of the pond.
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Sunsets are a favorite time at Evelyn's Drive-In. Plan your visit right and you can spoil yourself with an amazing meal plus a color-filled sky as the sun drops down the horizon.
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Find Evelyn's Drive-In at 2335 Main Rd., Tiverton, RI 02878. The season begins for this timeless drive-in during late April. Visit their website or Facebook page to keep up to date with their exact opening date.

What’s your favorite dish at Evelyn’s? Is it the chowder or the fish and chips? Or do you have another go-to item that you always order? For a nostalgic spot that serves a fantastic breakfast, visit this 50s-themed restaurant.

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