Memorial Day Weekend Lobster Boil & BBQ at the Weekapaug Inn

Memorial Day Weekend Lobster Boil & BBQ at the Weekapaug Inn brings one of coastal Rhode Island’s most picturesque early-summer traditions back to the edge of Quonochontaug Pond for an evening built around seafood, smoke, live music, and waterfront views. Set against the relaxed elegance of the inn’s lawn and fire pit areas, the event captures the feeling of New England easing into summer, where lobster boils, cocktails, and sunset gatherings feel less like a dinner and more like a seasonal ritual. Guests can expect an atmosphere that balances upscale coastal dining with the easygoing charm of a backyard shoreline celebration.

Memorial Day Weekend Lobster Boil & BBQ at the Weekapaug Inn centers around local ingredients and wood-fired cooking, with Stonington lobsters taking the spotlight alongside smoked brisket, barbecue pulled pork, grilled fish tacos, and classic comfort dishes elevated with thoughtful details. Throughout the evening, guests can move between buffet stations, smoker setups, and fire pit grilling areas while live music drifts across the property. The open bar and scenic pond backdrop add to the experience, creating the kind of long, slow holiday weekend evening where people linger over cocktails, plates piled high with seafood, and conversations stretching well past sunset.

What makes the event stand out is the combination of luxury and coastal authenticity. The smell of wood smoke and grilled lobster fills the air while guests roast s’mores by the fire pit and watch the fading light over Quonnie Pond. It feels deeply rooted in Rhode Island shoreline culture, celebrating both the region’s local waters and farm ingredients without losing the laid-back warmth that makes Weekapaug Inn such a destination during the warmer months. For visitors looking to officially welcome summer with a memorable food-centered experience, this holiday weekend gathering checks nearly every box.

Adults – $165
Children (4-12) – $75
Children (3 and under) – Complimentary
Pond Club Members – $145

Menu

Salads and Chowdah

• New England Clam Chowder with Oyster Crackers
• Mixed Green Salad with Pickled Strawberries, Crumbled Feta, Fennel, and Mint
• Roasted Beets and Goat Cheese with Multigrain Croutons, Pickled Onion, and Basil
• Red Skin Potato Salad with Bacon, Pepper, Onion, Celery, and Dijonnaise

From the Smoker

• Smoked Chicken with Bourbon BBQ and Pickled Fresno Hot Sauce
• Smoked Beef Brisket with House Steak Sauce and Roasted Red Pepper Chimichurri
• BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders with Pickles and Carolina Gold BBQ
• Mac n Cheese with Smoked Gouda, Sharp Cheddar, and Scallion
• Brussels Sprout Slaw with Shaved Carrot, Celery Root, and Celery Seed Dressing
• Pimento Cheese Grits with Stone Ground Grits and Pimento Cheese
• Cornbread with Maine Grains Cornmeal and Hot Honey
• Dill Pickles

From the Fire Pit

• Stonington Lobsters Boiled or Grilled with Drawn Butter and Tarragon Chimichurri
• Grilled Fish Taco Station with Corn Tortillas, Salsa Verde, Pickled Onion, Cilantro, and Crema
• Grilled Corn Station with Crema, Butter, Cotija, Bacon, Cilantro, Tajin, and Lime

Desserts

• Smores Tarts
• Del’s Lemonade Cupcakes
• Dave’s Coffee Flourless Chocolate Torte
• Assorted Macarons