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Is Nautika handicapped accessible? Does not look like it from the outside.
What about Finn's Harborside? It looks to have two things we love, steamers and Rhode Island clam chowder (the best type of chowder IMHO). Any thoughts on it? Jay
Honestly I'm not sure, it's been a long time. Finn's Harborside I've heard of, but never been. There is a regular poster here from E.G., maybe he will chime in with more info.
Honestly I'm not sure, it's been a long time. Finn's Harborside I've heard of, but never been. There is a regular poster here from E.G., maybe he will chime in with more info.
Who, me? I don't know, but maybe I'll swing by there this weekend and give you an update.
Very true, and as you are the forum's expert on food on the east or west bay(s) -- I've never quite figured out directions, which is why I always carry a compass -- it is indeed your duty to come back with fresh reports.
Still, I was under the impression that all or at least most restaurants had to be accessible to physically challenged people. It seems unkind that that is not the case. Based on this thread I've been looking at eateries on CH and most of them have that impossible one or two steps. Very unfair.
OK, they're both accessible! Finn's, whose main parking lot is across the street, even has a few handicapped spots right by the front door.
Was nice to have an excuse to take a quick run to the waterfront today. And my car tells me how long I've been driving. It was a little tough getting out of the crowded parking lot, and I took the scenic route back home. Total time elapsed: four minutes. So no problem at all.
OK, they're both accessible! Finn's, whose main parking lot is across the street, even has a few handicapped spots right by the front door.
Was nice to have an excuse to take a quick run to the waterfront today. And my car tells me how long I've been driving. It was a little tough getting out of the crowded parking lot, and I took the scenic route back home. Total time elapsed: four minutes. So no problem at all.
Wow, thank you so much. From Google street-view, Finn's looked accessible but you never know. Nautika did not. Thanks again everyone for the suggestions, we are really looking forward to having the steamers and RI Clam Chowder so I appreciate the responses. Jay
The other part of the question was thoughts on Finn's. Pretty hard to gauge with a phone call.
It is. I remember years ago being in a local restaurant overhearing a conversation at the next table where a group was meeting. They were meeting a handicapped person there for dinner and had called ahead to be sure the place was accessible. The young girl at the front station said it was, not really knowing that even one step is a problem or that there were certain bathroom needs as well. The group got up from the table and left to meet their handicapped friend at a different restaurant that was accessible. Had never thought about even one step until that point but now we do for one of our group. Thanks again, Jay
The Harborside is a great spot that I probably should hit up more, but I usually end up at the Crows Nest (I like Crows Nest clam cakes, they are a little peppery lol). Honestly, had an a family event at Harborside and they were great. First level seems very accessible, but of course I'm not handicapped so I can't really judge. I think there is outdoor seating there also.
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