The building may be damaged, but Matunuck’s impact on our oceans and food systems remains intact,” Felicia Neuhof, the founder of Shellf Life.

According to USA Today's 2025 Restaurants of the Year list, the restaurant is one of the top 44 places to eat in America.

RIHEF says the fund is "the only official source of organized financial support for Matunuck Oyster Bar staff and personnel affected by the fire."