Flo's Drive In - Portsmouth

They are so-called creamy chowder is not creamy at all. Creamy in Rhode Island means thick and creamy. They said it "give in them" but it's like water. It's not good and the potatoes were very hard. The shell cakes were too salty. I usually love this place, but it goes downhill

So fortunate to live close by this New England gem! Everything is wonderful! We have been here so many times and never ever have been disappointed. The cashier is the sweetest and so efficient with ordering

Well...things have been changing over the years. I am going to base this review completely on clam cakes and stuffed quahogs. All of the basics in each item have not changed in many years. Chourico, quahog, peppers, onions, etc...I think the hey day of both was in the 70s, especially at Mac's Clam Shack out on the pier on Bowen's wharf. On Aquidneck Island, Flo's and Anthony's Seafood are basically the current standard. Unfortunately, these days, you will only get a vague rememberance of what a clam cake or a stuffie used to be. Basically, the chourico is minimal and the quahogs are about non-existent. The breading in both is made better with lemon and malt vinegar. I hate to say it, but after 50+ years of enjoying stuffed quahogs and clam cakes, I am about done with the local options. Probably need to hop over the Sakonnet bridge and give Evelyn's some service. I hate to write a bad review, but Flo's and Anthony's don't really deliver anymore.

So far I've tried the Fried Calamari plater, it came with French fries and coleslaw. Very delicious, nice light and airy. Can't wait to try other dishes.

We had creamy clam chowder, clam cakes, cheeseburger and fries! I like the clam chowder, it is creamy but not too thick- on the thinner side. Lots of potatoes and clams- I added Tabasco and it was delicious! Great clam cakes and tarter! The cheeseburger was pretty good! The teenager approved! Outside picnic tables in sun and shade! A walk on the beach after makes a pretty good lunch!