The best restaurants in Newport
48 restaurants we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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Yagi Noodles
RestaurantsEasygoing fixture plating Asian eats & specializing in classic ramen soup bowls made from scratch.
Yagi Noodles
RestaurantsNikolas Pizza
RestaurantsFixture serving an extensive menu of Italian & Greek fare plus creative thin-crust pizzas.
Nikolas Pizza
RestaurantsNoreys
RestaurantsBeer & wine specialist features modern American fare & 160+ craft brews in stylish, wood-clad digs.
Noreys
RestaurantsBrick Alley Pub & Restaurant
RestaurantsCozy iconic watering hole with eats ranging from nachos to lobster rolls & over 250 wine vintages
Brick Alley Pub & Restaurant
RestaurantsSubway
RestaurantsCasual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.
Subway
RestaurantsD'Angelo Grilled Sandwiches
RestaurantsBranch of a sandwich shop chain offering subs, wraps & salads, plus rice & grain bowls.
D'Angelo Grilled Sandwiches
RestaurantsStoneacre Garden
RestaurantsSprawling destination featuring international cuisine, a garden & a courtyard, plus a rooftop bar.
Stoneacre Garden
RestaurantsSafari Room Restaurant
RestaurantsUpmarket OceanCliff Resort eatery with steak, seafood, brunch & a large water-view deck.
Safari Room Restaurant
RestaurantsThe Dining Room at The Vanderbilt
RestaurantsElegant restaurant at The Vanderbilt crafting elevated American entrees & tasting menus.
The Dining Room at The Vanderbilt
RestaurantsSardella's Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsTraditional, hearty Italian dishes served in a series of warm, inviting rooms & a stone courtyard.
Sardella's Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsTickets Newport
RestaurantsBustling dining venue featuring creative cocktails, a seasonal deck & beach views.
Tickets Newport
RestaurantsMidtown Oyster Bar
RestaurantsSurf 'n' turf, a large raw bar & cocktails offered in an airy, high-ceilinged space with 2 decks.
Midtown Oyster Bar
RestaurantsThe Grill
RestaurantsRefined American fare & cocktails in a contemporary space with indoor/outdoor dining & harbor views.
The Grill
RestaurantsIda's Restaurant
RestaurantsItalian & American meals like lasagna & pot pie served in a cozy space with simple, modern decor.
Ida's Restaurant
RestaurantsMori Sushi
RestaurantsA quick service spot with sushi bar seating in a modern space & an array of classic Japanese dishes.
Mori Sushi
RestaurantsPerro Salado
RestaurantsLocally inspired Mexican dishes, from gourmet tacos to moles, & tequila flights in a festive space.
Perro Salado
RestaurantsGardiner House
RestaurantsElegant harborside hotel offering refined rooms & suites, some with water views, plus a posh bar.
Gardiner House
RestaurantsApplebee's Grill + Bar
RestaurantsFull-service chain bar & grill providing hearty American eats in an informal setting.
Applebee's Grill + Bar
RestaurantsTijuana Burrito Grill
RestaurantsColorful, down-to-earth Mexican eatery whipping up tacos, burritos & nachos, plus bowls.
Tijuana Burrito Grill
RestaurantsThe Hungry Monkey
RestaurantsHomey breakfast & lunch dishes with monkey-inspired names are the draw at this casual, daytime spot.
The Hungry Monkey
RestaurantsPasta Beach Newport
RestaurantsIntimate place for pastas dressed with homemade sauces, gourmet thin-crust pies & focaccia panini.
Pasta Beach Newport
RestaurantsAquidneck Pizzeria & Bar
RestaurantsLong-running, bi-level pizzeria featuring a menu of pies, pasta & other entrees, plus a full bar.
Aquidneck Pizzeria & Bar
RestaurantsWharf Fishhouse Coastal Seafood & Tavern
RestaurantsRustic tavern featuring a raw bar & American comfort food, plus craft beer & cocktails.
Wharf Fishhouse Coastal Seafood & Tavern
RestaurantsBecky's BBQ
RestaurantsSmoked pork, chicken & beef served up with simple sides in a quaint country-style eatery.
Becky's BBQ
RestaurantsUnderstated hotel eatery with a patio & live music offering breakfast, seafood dishes & cocktails.
Smoke House
RestaurantsSlow-smoked barbecue eatery with cocktails, in a semi-enclosed space near the harbor.
Smoke House
RestaurantsGiusto
RestaurantsChic Italian eatery featuring pasta, meat plates & seafood, plus cocktails, wine & water views.
Giusto
RestaurantsZelda's Newport
RestaurantsNeighborhood bar & bistro with a homey feel providing French & American dishes in quaint quarters.
Zelda's Newport
RestaurantsLa Forge Casino Restaurant
RestaurantsSeafood dishes & American fare, plus outdoor seating alongside Tennis Hall of Fame's grass courts.
La Forge Casino Restaurant
RestaurantsDiego's Barrio Cantina
RestaurantsCasual restaurant preparing modern Mexican food in an unfussy venue with a lively atmsophere.
Diego's Barrio Cantina
RestaurantsLucia | Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsA longtime eatery offering Northern Italian dishes (including vegetarian items) in a homey ambiance.
Lucia | Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsBlue Plate Diner
RestaurantsTraditional diner with booth & counter seating serving familiar American mains & classic breakfast.
Blue Plate Diner
RestaurantsScratch Kitchen & Catering
RestaurantsCheery, relaxed eatery serving breakfast, soups, gourmet grilled-cheese sandwiches & wraps.
Scratch Kitchen & Catering
RestaurantsChili's Grill & Bar
RestaurantsFamily-friendly chain serving classic Tex-Mex & American fare in a Southwestern-style setting.
Chili's Grill & Bar
RestaurantsJersey Mike's Subs
RestaurantsNew Jersey–based counter-serve sandwich chain serving jumbo subs filled with cold cuts & toppings.
Jersey Mike's Subs
RestaurantsClarke Cooke House
RestaurantsMultiple casual & formal New England food & drink options in a picturesque 18th-century edifice.
Clarke Cooke House
RestaurantsMamma Luisa Ristorante Italiano
RestaurantsLongtime eatery with a few quaint rooms offering classic Italian fare & many wines from the region.
Mamma Luisa Ristorante Italiano
RestaurantsAnnie's
RestaurantsAmerican comfort food is served at this spot with all-day breakfast & a relaxed vibe.
Annie's
RestaurantsBar 'Cino Newport
RestaurantsLaid-back restaurant & bar dishing up Italian specialties in compact surroundings.
Bar 'Cino Newport
RestaurantsThe Food Shack
RestaurantsEasygoing quick-serve, offering Cali-Mexi-fusion eats such as tacos, rice bowls, acai and more.
The Food Shack
RestaurantsMama Leone’s
RestaurantsThis branch of a family-run chain serves pizzas, pastas & salads, as well as wings & potato skins.
Mama Leone’s
Restaurants99 Restaurants
RestaurantsKid-friendly pub chain offering classic fare like burgers, wings & salads in informal surrounds.
99 Restaurants
RestaurantsBowen's Wharf
RestaurantsBustling harbor & square lined with quaint boutiques, cafes, galleries & sightseeing tour companies.
Bowen's Wharf
RestaurantsFranklin Spa
RestaurantsOpen for morning & midday meals, this corner joint plates hearty classics from eggs to sandwiches.
Franklin Spa
RestaurantsIHOP
RestaurantsLong-standing chain serving a wide variety of pancakes & other American breakfast & diner fare.
IHOP
RestaurantsAurelia at Castle Hill
RestaurantsRefined quarters in an upscale inn featuring a spa, as well as a restaurant & free breakfast.
Aurelia at Castle Hill
RestaurantsThe Reef
RestaurantsCasual waterside restaurant serving local fare including seafood & steak, plus creative cocktails.
The Reef
RestaurantsNewport Tokyo House
RestaurantsCasual Japanese restaurant featuring teppanyaki chefs cooking tabletop & a sushi menu.
Newport Tokyo House
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