Newport, RI Restaurants

Newport has the oldest military unit in continuous service under its original charter in 1741

If you intend to spend a good deal of time in downtown Newport, try to get accommodations as close to town as possible. Because of its age, Newport was designed as a walking town and parking can be hard to find. Try to walk between destinations and don't forget that cabs are plentiful and cheap around town.

Featured Casual Dining Selections

The Barking Crab
Brick Marketplace II
151 Swinburne Row
Newport (401)846-CRAB


Traditional New England seafood offerings in a casual and fun atmosphere right in the center of Newport. Its sister restaurant in Boston has been serving up clamcakes, chowder, bisque and old-fashioned clamboils for over 15 years. If you're looking for a predominantly seafood menu with a lot of choices in a casual setting, The Barking Crab is a great family choice for dinner.

The Landing Restaurant & Bar
30 Bowen's Wharf
Newport (401)847-4514


When nothing but the best waterfront views in Newport will do, The Landing is definitely the place. With a casual family restaurant atmosphere, The Landing has 4 separate dining areas(2 inside, 2 outside), an outside bar overlooking Newport Harbor and a varied menu from lobster to steak to clamcakes & chowder. Also available for private parties and rehearsal dinners.

Newport Marriott - Fathoms Restaurant
25 America's Cup Avenue
Newport (401)849-7788

Blending the traditional with the modern, Fathoms offers a taste of New England cuisine with a contemporary flair. With a menu featuring fresh seafood and inventive dishes, breathtaking views of Newport Harbor through expansive windows, and a stylish décor of vivid greens, blues, and fluid lines, Fathoms offers diners an experience-not just a meal. Located in the Newport Marriott.

O'Brien's Pub & Restaurant
501 Thames Street
Newport (401)849-6623


If outside dining and cocktails is your thing, O'Brien's is your place. Open for lunch and dinner daily in the warmer months, O'Brien's has recently undegone a huge outdoor renovation, expanding their outside bar and seating area. In the middle, the kids will find magnetic fishing fountain, enough to keep them entertained while you relax and enjoy your lunch or dinner al fresco. O'Brien's outdoor patio is also one of only a few places in town that your pet is welcome! Stay later and enjoy a game of pool, karaoke, trivia or DJ w/dancing inside after dark!

Puerini's Restaurant
24 Memorial Boulevard West
Newport RI (401)847-5506


From the very start, Puerini's has been a favorite of both locals and visitors. Authentic Italian dishes with chicken, veal and pastas are updated with fresh seasonal ingredients to create delicous dishes. Eat inside year-round or outside on the covered patio during the summer months and enjoy a cocktail or glass of wine at the outside bar!

Rhode Island Quahog Company
250 Thames Street
Newport(401)848-2330

Probably no better spot to people watch than from the front porch of this downtown Newport restaurant. Featuring a menu of fish and steaks, the RI Quahog Company is a great place to grab lunch or dinner just across the sreet from Newport's famous wharves and shopping.

Sambar
515 Thames Street
Newport (401)619-2505


Midway down Thames Street, the newly-opened Sambar is quickly turning into a favorite of both locals and tourists alike. Inside this cozy restaurant bar you'll find an eclectic tapas menu with unique Mediterranean dishes and a full bar. Great for a date or just meeting up with friends!

Select Casual Dining Restaurants in Newport

These restaurants tend to be more casual, family-oriented restaurants with entrées ranging from about $5.00 for some children's menu items to $20.00 for some adult entrées. Because our category is vague, we encourage you to contact the restaurants that inerest you to hear about menu and pricing options. If you would like to learn more about any restaurant listed here, simply click on the more information button and a new window will open to view their website. When done, simply close the window to return to DestinationNewport.com. Happy eating!

Lucia Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria
186B - 190B Thames Street
Newport (401)846-4477 / (401)847-6355


Located downtown across the street from Brick Marketplace. The food here is the real deal - real Italian food made by real Italians. The restaurant features a casual side for lunch and casual fare, as well as another side with linen tablecloths and a cozy dining atmosphere. Give it a try and take advantage of the early dining specials available midweek during the winter months (Nov-Apr). Great food!

Rhino Bar
337 Thames Street
Newport RI (401)846-0707


Located right in the middle of town, this restaurant offers an eclectic mix of dishes including crab cake sandwiches, Hawaiian pizza, Rhino chicken pasta and head over on Mondays for 15 cent wings!

Sushi-Go
Brick Market Place
Newport RI (401)849-5155


Open since 2002, Sushi Go is a great place to stop in for sushi-bar quality food at reasonable prices. They specialize in all types of sushi, sashimi, but also many popular side dishes, in addition to carrying a full line of Japanese snack foods and drinks.

The Smokehouse Café
Sayer's Wharf
Newport RI (401)846-2260


If barbecue is what you're after, no one does it better than The Smokehouse Café. A lively café atmosphere right on America's Cup Avenue offering delicious food like barbecue ribs, smoked wings and award-winning smoked corn and crab chowder. A fun place for a late lunch / early dinner and to people watch on America's Cup Avenue.

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