Ballard's
AWARD WINNING Lunch & Dinner MENU
Ocean front Dining on Block Island
appetizers
- Roasted Tomato Flatbread (V) $17
Mozzarella, Parmesan, Basil
- All Natural Pepperoni Flatbread $19
Roasted Tomato, Mozzarella, Parmesan, Basil
- Pesto Chicken and Fresh Mozzarella Flatbread $21
Balsamic Cipollini Onions, Wood-Grilled Peppers, Arugula
- Chipolte BBQ Shrimp Flatbread $21
Grilled Pineapple, feta cheese, wood frilled poblano peppers
- Ballard's Wings $19
BBQ, Buffalo or Plain
- Beach Shack Tenders $19
Crispy Coconut Chicken, with honey mustard dipping sauce.
- Island Stuffies $13
Twin Quahogs, Flavorful Chorizo Seafood Stuffing
- Clam Cakes $12
Flour Crispy Goldem Exterior, Tender Clam-Filled Interior
- Steamers (GF) $28
1 ½ lb, Drawn Butter and Broth
- Crispy Point Judith Calamari $19
Zesty Lemon Aioli, Capers, Peppers
- Coconut Island Shrimp $16
Golden Shrimp Coated in Coconut, Served with Tangy Apricot Sriracha Sauce
- Littlenecks & Chourico $21
Littlenecks, Tomatoes, Garlic, White Wine, White Beans, Garlic-Grilled Crostini
- Tiki Nachos $19
Corn Tortilla Chips, Pinto Beans, Cheese Sauce, Tomato, Cilantro, Onions, Guacamole and Sour Cream. Add Chicken +8


Lobster Rolls
Indulge in our famous Lobster Rolls, showcasing
regionally sourced lobster, freshly made bread from
neighboring bakeries, premium butter and our irresistible
homemade mayonnaise varieties..(Gluten free bread available)
- Classic New England Lobster Roll $29
Chilled, wild caught lobster lightly tossed in lemon mayo nestled in a buttered brioche roll. A timeless East Coast favorite.
- VIP Hot Lobster Roll $38
Decadent butter poached lobster served warm with a whisper of tarragon on a toasted brioche bun. Crowned with lemon and Ballard's signature garlic drawn butter.
- California Lobster Roll $32
A Bold Tropical remix! Lobster Salad with creamy avocado, crispy bacon., and citrus kissed aioli. Served on a croissant.
- Lobster Grilled Cheese $35
Chunks of buttery lobster between melted fontina and sharp white cheddar. Layered with smoky chipotle mayo. Pressed golden on Texas toast.
appetizers
appetizers
- Ballad's Wings $19
BBQ, Buffalo or Plain
- Beach Shack Tenders $19
Crispy Coconut Chicken, with honey mustard dipping sauce.
- Caribbean Jerk Chicken Quesadilla $17
Spicy jerk chicken, sweet grilled pineapple, roasted red peppers and creamy monterey jack served with house made mango salsa.
- Cilantro Lime Avocado Chicken Lettuce Wraps $19
Creamy avocado and zesty lime infused chicken with honey mustard dipping sauce.
- Cheddar Bacon Sliders $19
Three mini burgers with crispy bacon , mellted cheddar on brioche
- Mozzarella Crunchers $13
Crispy fried Mozzarella triangles with a light parmesan dusting, served with zesty marinara
PASTA
Gluten Free Bread Available
- Lobster Alfredo $36
Creamy rich alfredo sauce topped with succulent lobster meat over linguine
- Shrimp Scampi * $29
Roasted Roma Tomato, Aromatic Garlic and Delicate Angel Hair Pasta
- Summer Corn and Burrata Ravioli $21
Sweet corn, whipped burrata, marinara, basil, and crispy shallots.
- Lobster, Shrimp And Scallops * $39
Linguine Pasta with a Seafood Medley, Sambuca Liqueur and Parmesan
- Clams Linguine $23
Delight in Rhode Island Littlenecks, Simmered in a Flavorful White Wine Sauce, with Garlic, Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Aromatic Fresh Herbs
- Jerk Chicken Pasta $19
Creamy spiced alfredo sauce with house marinated jerk chicken, tossed with fettuccine and topped with fresh scallions
Poke & Raw Bar
- Poke Bowl $21
Diced Ahi Tuna atop Sushi rice with fresh veggies, flavorful sauces
- Shuckers Dozen Oysters* $48
- Dozen Clams* $33
- 1/2 Dozen Oysters* $26
- 1/2 Dozen Clams* 18
- Shrimp Cocktail $26
Six U* shrimp. Chilled and Ready
- Bucket of Peel-N-Eat Shrimp* $21
Served cold or steamed
LOBSTER ROLL
Indulge in our famous Lobster Rolls, showcasing
regionally sourced lobster, freshly made bread from
neighboring bakeries, premium butter and our irresistible
homemade mayonnaise varieties..(Gluten free bread available)
Served with Chips
- Classic New England Lobster Roll $29
Chilled, wild caught lobster lightly tossed in lemon mayo nestled in a buttered brioche roll. A timeless East Coast favorite.
- VIP Hot Lobster Roll $38
Decadent butter poached lobster served warm with a whisper of tarragon on a toasted brioche bun. Crowned with lemon and Ballard's signature garlic drawn butter.
- California Lobster Roll $32
A Bold Tropical remix! Lobster Salad with creamy avocado, crispy bacon., and citrus kissed aioli. Served on a croissant.
- Lobster Grilled Cheese $35
Chunks of buttery lobster between melted fontina and sharp white cheddar. Layered with smoky chipotle mayo. Pressed golden on Texas toast.
SOUP & SALAD
- New England Clam Chowder $8/12
A creamy traditional recipe with house cured bacon and tender clams. Voted Best Clam Chowder on BI!
- Apple, Walnut And Cranberry (GF) (V) $16
Tender Field Greens, Goat Cheese, Cranberries, and Walnuts, Tossed in a Champagne Vinaigrette
- Caesar Salad $14
Crisp Romaine, Shaved Parmesan, Garlic Croutons, Tossed in Creamy Caesar Dressing
- Mango Avacado Salad (GF) (V) $15
A refreshing blend of avocado, ripe mango, and baby spinach, tossed with lime vinaigrette
- Island Power Bowl (GF) (V) $16
Coconut lime quinoa, grilled vegetables, mango salsa, black beans, avocado and toasted pumpkin seeds.
- Acai Beach Bliss $15
Acai blended with banana and topped with house made granola, fresh berries, coconut, and drizzled with local honey Add Protein Powder $3 or Peanut Butter $2
Add to any Salad
- Lobster Salad $16
- Grilled Chicken $7
- Grilled Shrimp $12
- Smoked Bacon $2
- 8 OZ Salmon * $18
HAnd Helds
Served with Chips.
Sub Fries 3, Onion Rings 3, Local
Greens 2, Sweet Potato Fries 3
Gluten Free Bread Available
- Ballard’s Burger * $18
Delectable Beef Patty, Topped with American Cheese and Crispy Bacon
- Whiskey Burger * $21
Tender Beef, Jack Daniels BBQ Sauce, Rich Cheddar, Crispy Bacon Onion Rings
- Mushroom Burger* $21
Beef Patty Covered in Sautéed Mushrooms, Caramelized Onions, Melted Swiss and Fontina
We Use Premium Certified Angus
Beef® for All of Our Burgers. All
Burgers Cooked to a Medium
Temperature. Served with Chips.
Sub Fries 3 | Onion Rings 3 |
Side Salad 2 | Sweet Potato Fries 3
Gluten Free Bread Available
- Coconut Shrimp Tacos $18
Flour tortillas, mango salsa, siracha aioli and shredded cabbage
- Crispy Fish Tacos $22
Fresh Cod, Zesty Cilantro-Lime Crema, Fresh Avocado and Tangy Red Onion
- Chicken Tacos $21
Juicy chicken, spicy aioli, fresh pico and creamy avocado
- Beachside Spicy Chicken Sandwich $22
Spicy chicken, chipotle mayo, swiss, on a grilled brioche bun.
- Philly Cheesesteak $22
Tender Grilled Steak, Grilled Onions, Peppers, Mushrooms with Aged Provolone on a Hoagie Roll
- Grouper $19
Thick and Juicy fillet of Gulf Grouper Pan-Seared or Blackened, Zesty Citrus Mayo, Lettuce, Onion and Tomato on a Brioche Bun
- Grilled Pesto Caprese Panini $18
Crispy ciabatta, melted mozzarella, vine ripened tomatoes, basil pesto, sun dried tomatoes and balsamic drizzle.
Sides
- Fries $7
- Onion Rings $7
- Corn on the Cob $5
- Sautéed Spinach $5
- Sweet Potato Fries $7
- Fingerling Potatoes $5
- Pan Roasted Button Mushrooms $5
CHICKEN, STEAK, AND SEAFOOD
- Pineapple Chicken $25
Tangy Chicken, Sesame, Coconut Rice, Served in a Pineapple Boat
- Fish And Chips $24
Hand-Battered, Crispy Fish, Perfectly Golden, Paired with Tasty Fries
- Tomahawk Steak $49
14oz cut. Served with Asparagus, cipollini onions and rosemary fingerling potatoes.
- Carne Asada Steak* $44
Tender Steak Medallions with Sautéed Veggies, Creamy Ranchero Sauce and White Rice
- Fire Grilled Lobster $37
Succulent 1.25 lb Fire-Grilled Lobster, Garlic Butter Glaze, Crispy Fries, Juicy Corn on the Cob
- Steamed Lobster Delight MKT
Choose a 1.25 lb or 2 lb Lobster, Steamed. Fresh Corn on the Cob and Tender Fingerling Potatoes
- Fresh Catch of the Day* $32
Tender Fingerling Potatoes, Chef's Vegetables, Beurre Blanc
- Pan Seared Salmon Fillet $34
Savory Pan-Roasted with honey mustard chive, asparagus and fingerling potatoes.
- Chicken Piccata $24
Flavorful Chicken in Lemon-Caper Sauce, Served with Angel Hair Pasta
Kids Menu
- For guests 8 and under
- Mini Beach Burgers $10
Two kid sized sliders with melted American cheese on mini buns.
- Cheesy chicken sliders $10
Two kid sized grilled chicken sliders toppled with melted American cheese on mini buns.
- Mac & Cheese Island Style $10
Creamy elbow macaroni in a rich cheddar cheese sauce. Add grilled chicken $3
- Grilled Cheese & Fries $10
Classic buttery, grilled sandwich with gooey American cheese.
Island desserts
- Coconut Cloud Cake $10
A slice of tropical haven. Light, fluffy coconut cake layered with creamy coconut frosting and topped with toasted coconut flakes.
- Island Cheesecake With Berry Compote $10
Classic New York style cheesecake topped with fresh berry compote.
- Chocolate Wave Cake $10
Rich, moist chocolate cake layered with silky fudge frosting and chocolate drizzle
- Ice Cream $9
Choose from chocolate or vanilla. Add a premium splash of Kahlua, Baileys,or Malibu coconut rum. Add $3