Macray's Seafood — Restaurant in Tiverton

We drove over an hour to get here since my wife grew up in New Bedford and has fond memories of a Macray's from long ago. Supposedly there's a direct connection between the two, but the food here was pretty sad. I had clam chowder that was just OK. It wasn't loaded with clams, and not nearly as good as Legal Seafood or Boston Chowder Co. soup.

My wife specifically remembered their clean cakes, so that's what I ordered for my "main" course. I was expecting loads of clams just held together with the minimum of filler. What I got could most charitably be called fritters, but they were 90% filler and 10% clams (maybe less). Then they were deep fried, but instead of crispy on the outside and light and tasty on the inside they were just heavy and soggy with oil. There were only 3 tables in use, so that wasn't the issue.

My wife had the fried clams (I don't love fried clams - I do love clams, but I grew up eating clam "strips" at Howard Johnson's and Nathan's Famous, not the full belly clams you get in New England. But, I digress...). Her comment was that the clams were "Ok", but she expected them to be crispy, and they weren't.

All in all, it was certainly not worth the drive - we can get better clams and other similar food within a few...

THE SERVICE:

The employee answering the phone delivered exceptional customer service extending to the pickup experience. She was very polite, friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. I appreciated her confirming my order, total, and providing a pickup time. While waiting in line I observed her greet each customer with a smile and pleasant disposition.

My order was ready at the designated time.

THE FOOD:

The clam cake appetizer was not my palate pal. I experienced a very salty, greasy, and burnt flavor profile. The texture of the dough was fine, but the overall taste was off putting.

The petite Lobster roll was prepared well and tasted fine. The bun was perfectly buttered and toasted—the lobster was fresh and lightly dressed. The tablespoon of coleslaw was forgettable due to the quantity and blandness; the sprinkling of french fries were okay.

THE VALUE:

Based on the quantity, the lobster roll entree’s price point did not align. However, the welcoming atmosphere and customer services left a lasting impression inviting further exploration...

Macray's Seafood located at 115 Stafford Rd in Tiverton Rhode Island is our go to restaurant. We probably eat there once a week, sometimes more. The prices are fair, and the food is delicious. We have never had a bad meal here. They have a full bar and the drinks are made awesome. They have weekly specials which are always good. On Cinco De Mayo they had Mexican fusion choices. On Saint Patrick’s Day they had Corned Beef and Cabbage on the menu. The front of the house staff is great. They have live steel drum music every Thursday which is always a pleasure. Recently they have had the smoker out a few times and made some delicious barbeque ribs, baked beans, and coleslaw. Even though they specialize in seafood they make great steak and hamburgers – my grandfather is what you would consider a hamburger connoisseur and he has given them his stamp of approval. I highly recommend giving Macray's...