Food Scene
Busy, bustling place with an open kitchen. Great grilled fish. I love the monkfish picatta.
35 locals recommend
Scales & Shells
527 Thames StBusy, bustling place with an open kitchen. Great grilled fish. I love the monkfish picatta.
Zelda's Newport
528 Thames StGreat local bar scene for the sailing crowd, good food.
Frequently named the best restaurant in Newport. Jacket required, pretty formal, amazing French quisine.
20 locals recommend
Bouchard Inn & Restaurant
505 Thames StFrequently named the best restaurant in Newport. Jacket required, pretty formal, amazing French quisine.
Awesome food! Very nice staff and fresh bread. Small place but cozy. Fresh brewed coffee and great alternate for local breakfast joints
17 locals recommend
Rosemary & Thyme
22 Bayview AvenueAwesome food! Very nice staff and fresh bread. Small place but cozy. Fresh brewed coffee and great alternate for local breakfast joints
Owner operated. Quality ingredients and wonderful presentations. Farm to table approach, Great drinks, try the Grapefruit Martini.
9 locals recommend
Stoneacre Pantry
Owner operated. Quality ingredients and wonderful presentations. Farm to table approach, Great drinks, try the Grapefruit Martini.
Creative "farm to table" food. Chef Jake puts the most unbelievable flavors together on one plate it makes you savor every bite.
11 locals recommend
Tallulah on Thames
464 Thames StCreative "farm to table" food. Chef Jake puts the most unbelievable flavors together on one plate it makes you savor every bite.
Annie's
176 Bellevue AveGreat spot for breakfast.
Old world Italian restaurant experience. Basic, but very good.
30 locals recommend
Mamma Luisa Ristorante Italiano
673 Thames StOld world Italian restaurant experience. Basic, but very good.
Sightseeing
Pretty gazebo and park with a small beach. Good for jogging, kids or walking a dog.
Wellington Avenue
Wellington AvenuePretty gazebo and park with a small beach. Good for jogging, kids or walking a dog.
A must see. Walking path that runs along the back yards of the mansions.
56 locals recommend
Cliff Walk
Cliff WalkA must see. Walking path that runs along the back yards of the mansions.
Arts & Culture
The Elms
367 Bellevue AveThe mansion next door!
Audrain Automobile Museum
222 Bellevue AveOpened this year. A car enthusiast must.
The Breakers
44 Ochre Point AveIf you're only going to one mansion, this would be my pick.
Drinks & Nightlife
Often offers live music looking over a marina. 2 large bar areas. Popular with the 20 something set.
14 locals recommend
At The Deck
1 Waites WharfOften offers live music looking over a marina. 2 large bar areas. Popular with the 20 something set.
Shopping
A nicer alternative to the more tourist oriented shops on Thames Street. Tennis Hall of Fame is on this street.
7 locals recommend
Bellevue Avenue Historic District
A nicer alternative to the more tourist oriented shops on Thames Street. Tennis Hall of Fame is on this street.