Experience: 15 Point Road Restaurant Has Entrees for Land and Sea Lovers Alike

A symphony of hydrangeas and 360-degree water views are the perfect surroundings to get you in the mood for a quintessential Rhode Island seafood dinner as you approach 15 Point Road Restaurant. Our destination is the anchor at the tip of the Island Park area of Portsmouth, with views of Blue Bill Cove and Grinnell’s Beach on either side. Here, guests enjoy year-round dining in the classic nautical room, or out on the moonlight-soaked patio during summer’s last hurrah. Our visit was the perfect opportunity to wear my blue and white floral-printed peplum dress I had been saving in my closet specifically for a fancy seafood dinner date.

The evening started with an introduction to owner Sean Smith, and our lovely waitress took our drink orders once we chose from the extensive cocktail menu – with a page dedicated to martinis. I went with a classic, the 15 Point Espresso Martini, and for my fiance, a Bully Boy Old Fashioned. We were offered a basket of warm bread and olive oil with fresh roasted garlic cloves to start.

For apps, we had a choice of many coastal classics like Fried Calamari and Scallops Wrapped in Bacon, but we opted for the Burrata, a refreshing go-to to warm up the palate. The cheese was super fresh and garnished with blistered grape tomatoes and a balsamic glaze, which had a richness that contrasted nicely with the lightly toasted crostini drizzled with olive oil. I also tried the Soup of the Moment, which was a chilled cucumber and dill concoction. It was cool, tangy, and fabulously served in a martini glass with a cucumber garnish.

We opted for one entree from the land, and one from the sea. My fiance enjoyed the Wild Berry Roasted Split Duckling, a unique approach to the traditional dish with blueberries, raspberry geleé, and a hoisin glaze. It came served with mashed potatoes and asparagus. I went for the Sesame Pan Seared Tuna Steak, a generous cut of tuna, even more generously garnished with a black and white sesame seed crust, and plated over spaghetti squash with a Thai chili sauce made in-house. Both selections were at once traditional but with just the right amount of flare to make them memorable.

As we enjoyed our dinner, we fawned over our lucky view for the evening. Although it wasn’t quite clear enough to see the sunset, the sky turned a vibrant shade of blue as day transitioned to night. The restaurant was bustling but not overly crowded, the perfect energy to wind down after a long day. Walking back to the car, we took a few extra moments just to soak in our surroundings at 15 Point Road and snap a few selfies to remember the picture-perfect evening.

15 Point Road Restaurant

15 Point Road, Portsmouth

401-683-3138 • 15PointRoad.com