Jay Stolfi

"Best pizza in Torrington. Period. This assumes you like true brick-oven pizza. Their bee-hive oven and fresh toppings are a great combination. Get a personal pizza and a Peroni (and a 5 cent refill!)."

"You'll find them less busy than their neighbors, for good reason. The place is oddly dirty (even for a "beachy" spot) despite lack of customers. Mediocre, not well run. Walk 100 ft to the Beachhead."

"My wife's favorite restaurant, Manisses is an elegant break from the fun/casual islandy spots and the tourist traps. Great wines, great food, but they have a new "grazing" menu concept (odd but ok)."

"This place "gets it" regarding the Block Island experience. Not a touristy off-the-ferry place, it is islandy and fun. Decent food, good views (porch) and good crowd. Both seafood & burger-ish stuff."

"A simple food review misses the point: The Oar IS Block Island. The food is good, but the view and atmosphere are GREAT. Always full of salty boaters & upscale tourists. Relax, enjoy and have a drink."