Newport, RI Restaurants

Newport had the first church steeple in the United States

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.

H2O
359 Thames Street
Newport (401)849-4466

One of Newport's newest and finest restaurants has appeared on historic Thames Street, with a fantastic fusion menu and waterfront view of the harbor. Enjoy artfully prepared meals and drinks while sitting dockside watching the sailboats and yachts go by. Not a bad way to spend a couple of hours on a sunny afternoon!

Sea Shai Hibachi Garden
14 Long Wharf Mall South
Newport (401)841-0051

Classic steak house featuring the finest beef, pork and seafood seared to perfection over an open grill with your own personal chef! Great with groups of 6-10 or just a quick stop after a morning of shopping on Thames Street and Brick Market. A great sushi bar rounds out the offerings. Downtown Newport adjacent to the Brick Market Place.

Smokehouse Café
America's Cup Avenue
Newport (401)848-9800

If people-watching and eating fresh barbecue ribs, pork and the fixins sounds like you, this is the place to do it. Outdoor covered lunch and dinner spot right on America's Cup Avenue in front the Mooring Restaurant serves up Newport's only outdoor barbecue menu and features a full bar. Fantastic food!

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.

Select Lunch Selections

Lunch in Newport can range from a sandwich picked up at a grocery store for a picnic to a more traditional meal. We've picked the best of everything and put it here so you can let your mood dictate where you end up! 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!

Café Zelda
528 Thames Street
Newport RI (401)849-4002


Known as the "best little bar between Bar Harbor and Key West", Zelda's is a favorite of locals and serves up a variety of traditional luncheon fare. Famous for the Zelda Burger as well as its gorganzola bread.

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


One of only a couple restaurants located directly on the water. Great views of the marina complement the seasonal seafood and steak specialties on the dockside patio.

Other Lunch Selections

Belle's
1 Washington Street (Newport Shipyard)
Newport RI (401)846-6000 ext. 154

How does this sound? Lobster rolls, italian sandwiches and quesadillas amongst megayachts and views of the Newport Bridge and Goat Island? A real find, this restaurant even prepares box lunches for that day sail or picnic on Ocean Drive! Lunch has never been better!

Black Pearl
Bowen's Wharf
Newport RI (401)846-5264

A Newport tradition and our pick for best clam chowder. Fun outside patio serving frozen drinks, sandwiches and other light luncheon fare with great views of all the boats in the harbor. More formal dining inside.

Busker's Pub
178 Thames Street
Newport RI (401)846-5856

Authentic Irish pub right in the heart of downtown Newport. Fun bar and restaurant featuring both American and Irish dishes. Many of your favorite beers on tap too! Great spot!

Flo's Clam Shack
4 Wave Avenue
Middletown RI (401)847-8141

Flo's has been serving up clams for decades at its original location in Portsmouth, RI before opening up another restaurant in Newport. If you've never had a clamcake, this is the place to try them. In addition to the fried seafood platters, Flo's has an extensive raw bar with nightly specials, ice cold beer and a commanding view of Newport's 1st beach. Good food in a fun and friendly family atmosphere.

Gary's Handy Lunch
462 Thames Street
Newport RI (401)847-9480

A local's hangout offering classic diner fare in a fun 50's retro environment. All your favorite lunch items are here including burgers, fries, club sandwiches, and homemade shepherd's pie. Check the daily specials.

Portabella
136 Broadway
Newport RI (401)846-2260

Newport's only italian market and deli. If you're a fan of italian, you'll love the fresh-baked bread from the oven each day and the assortment of prepared foods to either eat in or take home. Amazing assortment of homemade dishes like chicken cacciatore, calzones, seafood salads and desserts. Go for lunch or dinner and take home some italian meats, cheeses and frozen ravioli. The ricotta cheese cookies are a must!

Red Parrot
348 Thames Street
Newport RI (401)847-3140

This casual restaurant offers something for everyone. Located at the intersection of Memorial Blvd and Lower Thames St, The Red Parrot is right in the middle of the action in downtown Newport. The menu is so big it comes in a binder and offers everything from chicken wings and quesadillas to fresh fish and steak. Fun restaurant with good service.

Rocco's Little Italy
124 Broadway
Newport RI (401)848-4556

Rocco's serves up traditional italian specialties like fresh calzones, hand-tossed pizza and the delicious stuffed pizzas with the toppings inside 2 crusts. Affordable family-style dining for lunch and dinner. We love the stuffed pizza and garlic bread... and they deliver!

Yesterday's
28 Washington Square
Newport RI (401)847-0116

Casual dining in a pub-like family atmosphere. Over 30 different kinds of microbrews on tap makes this restaurant a must-see for the real beer lover. The large menu features an assortment of soups, salads, burgers, sandwiches and grilled pizzas to please just about everybody. Very good food at reasonable prices. Venture over to the other side of the restaurant, The Place, for a fine dining experience.

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