25 Essential Newport Institutions
From neighborhood classics to high-wire tasting rooms, these are the places shaping the modern dining identity of Newport.
Scratch Kitchen & Catering
Rhode Island
Cheery, relaxed eatery serving breakfast, soups, gourmet grilled-cheese sandwiches & wraps.
Mission
Rhode Island
Popular eatery for burgers & hot dogs, plus hand-cut fries, housemade popsicles, beer & wine.
The Red Parrot Restaurant
Rhode Island
Wide menu (pasta, pizza, surf 'n' turf) & cocktails served on 3 levels of spacious1898 building.
Jo's American Bistro
Newport, Rhode Island
A carefully sourced American menu, including steak & seafood, in a classy, wood-accented space.
The Coast Guard House Restaurant
Newport, Rhode Island
Local seafood in a circa-1945 haunt; the upstairs deck bar & dining area has panoramic ocean views.
Blue Plate Diner
Newport, Rhode Island
Traditional diner with booth & counter seating serving familiar American mains & classic breakfast.
The Mooring Seafood Kitchen & Bar
Newport, Rhode Island
Narragansett Bay views sweeten the deal at this upscale seafood destination with outdoor dining.
CRU Cafe
Newport, Rhode Island
Service options: Outdoor seating, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Great coffee, Great dessert, Great tea selection.
D'Angelo Grilled Sandwiches
Newport, Rhode Island
Branch of a sandwich shop chain offering subs, wraps & salads, plus rice & grain bowls.
Buskers Pub And Restaurant
Newport, Rhode Island
Irish specialties, live music & old-world touches add traditional flavor to this corner gastropub.
Tickets Restaurant & Patio
Newport, Rhode Island
Seafood, burgers & pasta at a bustling sports hangout with pool tables, games, TVs & water views.
Sardella's Italian Restaurant
Newport, Rhode Island
Traditional, hearty Italian dishes served in a series of warm, inviting rooms & a stone courtyard.
The Salty General
Newport, Rhode Island
Service options: Curbside pickup, Onsite services, Takeout. Popular for: Lunch, Solo dining. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible parking lot. Offerings.
Root
Newport, Rhode Island
Laid-back plant-based eatery crafting breakfast & lunch bowls, plus coffee, matcha & smoothies.
Celeste
Newport, Rhode Island
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible parking lot, Wheelchair accessible restroom, Wheelchair accessible seating.
T's Restaurant Narragansett
Newport, Rhode Island
Casual daytime eatery with familiar American breakfasts, plus sandwiches, salads & other cafe fare.
Franklin Spa
Newport, Rhode Island
Open for morning & midday meals, this corner joint plates hearty classics from eggs to sandwiches.
The Hungry Haven
Newport, Rhode Island
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible parking lot, Wheelchair accessible restroom, Wheelchair accessible seating.
Newport Lobster Shack - Kitchen Closed For Season
Newport, Rhode Island
Mellow dockside joint serving lobster dinners, rolls & bisque on outdoor picnic tables.
22 Bowen's
Newport, Rhode Island
Steak and fresh, local seafood in a classy nautical-themed dining room with waterfront views.
Perro Salado
Newport, Rhode Island
Locally inspired Mexican dishes, from gourmet tacos to moles, & tequila flights in a festive space.
Mountain Moose Noodles & Asian Street Food
Newport, Rhode Island
Service options: Outdoor seating, Delivery, Takeout, Dine-in. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining. Offerings: Comfort food, Healthy options, Quick bite.
Kabuki Asian Sushi of Wakefield
Newport, Rhode Island
Sushi & modern Japanese fare in the dining room; in the lounge, a late-night menu & DJs some nights.
The Hungry Monkey
Newport, Rhode Island
Homey breakfast & lunch dishes with monkey-inspired names are the draw at this casual, daytime spot.
Pour Judgement
Newport, Rhode Island
Relaxed, narrow speakeasy pouring craft brews & serving elevated pub eats & New American dishes.