Newport, RI Restaurants

Featured Casual Dining Selections

The Barking Crab
Brick Marketplace II
151 Swinburne Row
Newport, RI (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, RI (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.

Lucia Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria
186B - 190B Thames Street
Newport, RI(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). Open daily for lunch during the summer season too- pizza salads and other great dishes!

Fathoms Restaurant - Newport Marriott
25 America's Cup Avenue
Newport, RI (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, 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.

Pier 49 Restaurant - The Newport Harbor Hotel & Marina
49 America's Cup Avenue
Newport, RI (401)847-9000
(800) 955-2558


Situated in the middle of Newport on the harbor, Pier 49 is arguably one of the best places to dine harborside in Newport. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, the restaurant offers satisfying seafood favorites, delicious steaks and its all beside one of the best views in Newport. Whatever the season, Pier 49 is worth a stop while you're in town, even if you're not staying at the hotel.

NEW! Completely enclosed and heated outdoor patio dining & bar!

The Pier Restaurant
10 Howards Wharf
Newport, RI (401)847-3645


A complete renovation brings this Newport classic back to life with a huge outdoor bar directly on the dock. Lunch features all your favorite sandwiches and seafood favorites, surrounded on 3 sides by sweeping views of Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay. In the off-season, enjoy The Pier inside with a full bar and dining room with views from every window. Great place to relax and enjoy lunch, dinner or late night drinks.

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!

Located right in the middle of town next to Newport's famous wave statue, this restaurant offers an eclectic mix of dishes including burgers and chicken sandwiches, scampi pizza, and Rhino chicken pasta amongst all the regular pub favorites. Head over on Sundays for ½ price appetizers from 12pm to 9pm!