t: 401.849.1770 or 800.228.2968
Restaurants
Newport is one of the state's most quaint sea towns. It harbors some of the finest seafood restaurants in the area. However, if seafood is not your style, Newport still has plenty of other fantastic dining options.
Cafe Zelda - 528 Thames Street, 401-849-4002, Gracing downtown Newport, this casual cafe favors guests with its fine American cuisine, from signature gourmet burgers to fresh seafood, sizzling steaks and hearty sandwiches. Try the Roasted Beef and Marinated Goat Cheese Sandwich, the Spinach Salad, the Chicken Fried Lobster or the Garlic and Herb Roasted Chicken Breast served with a side of Zelda's infamous mac n' cheese. The wine cellar is quite large, with a fine collection of French, American and Italian wines.
The Black Pearl - Bannister's Wharf 401-846-5264, One of Newport's best-known and best-loved restaurants," the Black Pearl on Bannister's Wharf invites you to enjoy the warm ambience and classic cuisine of the Commodore's Room and Tavern and the al-fresco charm of the Waterside Patio and raw bar. Though the Black Pearl is open seven days a week, it is seasonally closed from January through mid-February.
Brick Alley Pub, 140 Thames Street, Phone: 401-849-6334. Steaks, seafood, drinks, great clam chowder. Very, very busy place with a friendly staff.
The Mooring - Sayers Wharf, Phone: 401-846-2260. Newport's premier waterfront seafood restaurant. Featuring one of the state's most extensive wine lists.
Newport Blues Cafe - 286 Thames Street, 401-841-5510, As well as wonderful Blues music, this restaurant and club offers four levels, including the downstairs “vault” with a pool table, the function the room, the main level, and an upstairs lounge; the menu includes a wide range of American dishes and seafood specialties.
22 Bowen's - Bowen's Wharf Phone: 401-841-8884. Located on the waterfront in the heart of historic downtown Newport, Rhode Island. Serving prime beef, New England's finest seafood, 35 wines by the glass and over 500 labels on their wine list, visit them and enjoy "a little bit of tenderness".
Whitehorse Tavern - 26 Marlborough Street, 401-849-3600, The White Horse is famous for being America's longest operating tavern, opened in 1697. Elegant, long traditional dining in historic, colonial surroundings. Fireplaces in the cooler months are wonderful. American cuisine nicely prepared. Consistently good service. Reservations essential on weekends.
Thai Cuisine at Thames Street - 517 Thames Street, 401-841-8822, Well known for a diverse menu. Offering various degrees of spicy entrees including vegetarian.
