Guidebook for Newport
Dining Recommendations
Open concept, ever-changing and fresh! A cozy setting, and we love the left hand side, called “the half shell” which is more of a bar scene.
35 locals recommend
Scales & Shells
527 Thames StOpen concept, ever-changing and fresh! A cozy setting, and we love the left hand side, called “the half shell” which is more of a bar scene.
It’s lovely, a staple of Newport, and never disappoints! Try the sushi in summer, or the fireplace in winter. Downstairs is the Boom-Boom Room for dancing for people of all ages. A bit upscale and requires a collar for men.
123 locals recommend
Clarke Cooke House
24 Bannister's WharfIt’s lovely, a staple of Newport, and never disappoints! Try the sushi in summer, or the fireplace in winter. Downstairs is the Boom-Boom Room for dancing for people of all ages. A bit upscale and requires a collar for men.
Great place and a Newport staple. Casual option with a huge menu (good for the non-seafood lovers). Highly recommend the ahi tuna sliders, chicken lettuce wraps, nachos, or Portuguese little necks.
83 locals recommend
Brick Alley Pub & Restaurant
140 Thames StGreat place and a Newport staple. Casual option with a huge menu (good for the non-seafood lovers). Highly recommend the ahi tuna sliders, chicken lettuce wraps, nachos, or Portuguese little necks.
Upscale steak house. Wonderful service— great option in the off season as the indoor seating is cozy.
17 locals recommend
22 Bowens Wharf
22 Bowens WharfUpscale steak house. Wonderful service— great option in the off season as the indoor seating is cozy.
Hear us out: it’s the best lobster roll in town. Grab some takeout and eat right on the beach or pavilion. Perfect lunch!
15 locals recommend
Easton's Beach Snack Bar
175 Memorial BlvdHear us out: it’s the best lobster roll in town. Grab some takeout and eat right on the beach or pavilion. Perfect lunch!
Great, consistent menu and service and a favorite among locals. Cozy winter spot but offers outdoor dining in summer as well.
17 locals recommend
Sardella's Italian Restaurant
30 Memorial Blvd WGreat, consistent menu and service and a favorite among locals. Cozy winter spot but offers outdoor dining in summer as well.
Local’s Favorite Watering Holes
Divey, sailor-type bar and local hangout. In summer, climb all flights up the the crow’s nest. In winter, cozy up with Gran Marnier and take a look at all of their bottles— we are members of their infamous Gran Marnier Club!
47 locals recommend
Benjamin's
254 Thames StDivey, sailor-type bar and local hangout. In summer, climb all flights up the the crow’s nest. In winter, cozy up with Gran Marnier and take a look at all of their bottles— we are members of their infamous Gran Marnier Club!
Beautiful views of the city from the rooftop in summer.
24 locals recommend
The Vanderbilt, Auberge Resorts Collection
41 Mary StBeautiful views of the city from the rooftop in summer.
Great to watch sports or sing (or watch) karaoke on Friday and Saturday nights at 10pm.
Celtica Public House
95 Long WharfGreat to watch sports or sing (or watch) karaoke on Friday and Saturday nights at 10pm.
Great mudslides. Grab and go easy pub food— a well kept secret with a view. Hop the water taxi from here back across to downtown.
8 locals recommend
Marina Cafe & Pub
3 Marina PlazaGreat mudslides. Grab and go easy pub food— a well kept secret with a view. Hop the water taxi from here back across to downtown.
A fairly short walk to Broadway from our house. Offers brunch and a great indoor/outdoor bar scene.
44 locals recommend
Caleb & Broad
162 BroadwayA fairly short walk to Broadway from our house. Offers brunch and a great indoor/outdoor bar scene.
Outdoor Adventure
Beautiful walk. Starts exactly a mile from our house, but beware— no bathrooms in off-season, and even during season there is only one chance! Go while you can! The scenery is beautiful and worth it.
56 locals recommend
Cliff Walk
Cliff WalkBeautiful walk. Starts exactly a mile from our house, but beware— no bathrooms in off-season, and even during season there is only one chance! Go while you can! The scenery is beautiful and worth it.
It’s beautiful! Go at sunset, keep eyes peeled for deer EVERYWHERE and the snow owl who has been spotted often recently.
72 locals recommend
Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge
It’s beautiful! Go at sunset, keep eyes peeled for deer EVERYWHERE and the snow owl who has been spotted often recently.
Don’t leave without lapping the drive and stopping off at Brenton Point to enjoy the views. It’s lovely!
89 locals recommend
Ocean Drive Historic District
Don’t leave without lapping the drive and stopping off at Brenton Point to enjoy the views. It’s lovely!
Pretty views of the bridge around back. Stop in on your way around Ocean Drive!
85 locals recommend
Fort Adams State Park, Newport, RI
80 Fort Adams DrPretty views of the bridge around back. Stop in on your way around Ocean Drive!