About George's of Galilee
George's of Galilee sits in the fishing port of Galilee in Narragansett, looking out over Block Island Sound. In 1948 Norman and Edna Durfee bought a small coffee shop called George's Lunch, where fishermen gathered before work, and turned it into a clam shack. It has since grown to six dining rooms over two floors, plus outdoor seating, a takeout window and a gift shop.
The restaurant credits itself with putting Rhode Island clam chowder, the clear-broth kind, on the map, and serves it plain or with tomato next to a thick New England chowder and a lobster bisque. On the current menu clam cakes are $9 a half dozen and two baked stuffed quahogs are $12. Beyond the shack classics there is whole roasted local fish, fish and chips in an Old English batter, lobster rolls served cold or hot, sushi from noon, and hand-cut steaks.
Families do well here: there is a kids' menu for ages 10 and under, and the menu marks gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan dishes. In summer the restaurant runs two tiki bars and food service on its own beach. Weeknights have themes, such as Taco Tuesday and Wine Down Wednesday, and the website keeps a calendar of events.
Lavender Waves Farm in Wakefield is about 12 minutes north. Book a cut-your-own slot in the late June to July bloom, then come down to the harbor for chowder and clam cakes.
What to do
- Order Rhode Island clear-broth clam chowder and a half dozen clam cakes
- Try the baked stuffed quahogs
- Eat on the beach by the summer tiki bar
- Grab chowder by the pint from the takeout window
- Watch boats in the Galilee channel
Season, hours and prices
- Season
- Open daily; tiki bars and beach food service in summer
- Hours
- Daily 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; sushi noon-9 p.m. (2026)
Tips for your visit
- Use the takeout window for chowder by the pint or quart to bring home
- Ask your server about lobster sizes and whole belly clams, which depend on availability
- Pasta dishes are served downstairs only
Pair it with a lavender farm
Lavender Waves Farm · about 12 minutes away
Lavender Waves Farm is about 12 minutes north, close enough to pick lavender and be at the harbor for lunch.
Getting there
Questions
What kind of chowder does George's serve?
Rhode Island clear-broth clam chowder, plain or with tomato, plus New England clam chowder and lobster bisque.
Is there a kids' menu?
Yes, for guests 10 and under.
Does George's have takeout?
Yes, through a takeout window, including chowder by the half pint, pint or quart.
🗺️ Part of the guide Things to Do Near the Lavender Farm of Wakefield & South County, Rhode Island
Checked in October 2026 against the business’s own website and local tourism pages. Hours and seasons change, so check with them before you go. How we check listings · Is this your business? Claim it free
