I love a girl dinner spot…read more There were so many option to choose from. We opted to build our own board and the portions were generous. The cocktail menu had some really delicious options and the vibes were on point.

Decor was very chic and modern-ish! Friendly service and very prompt…read more Their cocktail menu is small but they have a full bar and will make you anything you want. I asked for a strong espresso martini and they obliged - very nicely made My truffle risotto with scallops was nicely done although only complaint is that the scallops were 30secs ish overdone so became chewy Fish and chips - flaky juicy and amazing fries Mussels - 5/5 dish - highly recommend Crème brûlée - maybe it's me but very disappointed. The strawberries weren't doing anything and I didn't find anything "bruleed". Again, it's a me problem I don't like classic dessert being modified Finally the star of the show was the bread pudding which was PERFECT and comes with a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream. Like I said, classic desserts are classic for a reason

I use to love visiting surf club as a local. I visited here for the first time in a few years and…read morethe food is still amazing. However, the service was not good. It felt like as a customer we were a bothering them asking for simple things. We had to grab their attention just to order. On the bright side we met a nice couple with a cute dog! Make sure to order the twisty bread for an appetizer, it's the best.

My husband and I went here on a Saturday night at 8 o'clock. It has a lively and fun atmosphere…read more We were seated at a high top table near the bar. After waiting for over 15 minutes for someone to come, take our drink order my husband finally walked over to a few staff members and asked if anyone was servicing our table. It seems as though two different staff members each thought the other one was servicing our table, and they apologized for the oversight. Shortly after they took our drink order, a manager came over to the table with a complementary app and offered a round of drinks on the house. We definitely didn't expect this, but it was a very nice gesture. The appetizer she brought over was a twisty bread and it's something we never would've normally ordered, but it was fantastic. I had a spicy watermelon margarita and it was so good! I definitely recommend trying it. For my meal, I ordered the tuna poke bowl, which is very good. All in all I would say it was a good night. The drinks were good, the food was good. It was a lively and fun atmosphere and they were able to turn the service around. We'll likely return again.

Great hidden gem in Newport!…read more When I "Yelped" cocktail bars to go to after dinner this spot came highly recommended. Perfect for cocktails in a small, but quaint location! Will definitely be going back for sure! Cheers~

Bar 12 serves curated wines, creative cocktails, beer, and small bites in a speakeasy type of…read moreenvironment. It's cozy, intimate, and classy. The interior is small with limited seating. There's seats at the bar and a few high top tables with booth seating across from it. No reservations, walk ins only. I suggest keeping it to groups of 2-3. Anything larger is a tight fit. We came in after 10pm on a Saturday and were lucky to snag the only open table left. The craft cocktails are reasonably priced for the area at $15. There's a large variety and they even have mocktails. You can tell that the owners put creativity and thought into the drinks. They also have a food menu (snacks and small appetizers only) but we didn't get to try anything because it's only available until 10pm. Service was great. Bartenders are friendly and put a lot of love and effort into making your drinks. We ordered a margarita and a dark n' stormy (dark rum, lime, ginger beer). Both were presented beautifully and we enjoyed them! If you're in the Newport area and want to enjoy unique cocktails in a more intimate environment, definitely check this spot out.

SPECTACULAR! 4th year in a row here during the conference we go to for our continued medical…read moreeducation credits. I think this place should have 5 star rating! Every time we come here the service is excellent and the food is amazing. This is what we come for right? Outstanding food and service! This year was no different than the other years and I love how the menu continues to evolve and change and everything that comes to life from the menu to the table is well thought out and bursting with harmonious blends of flavor. The presentation is gorgeous too! Plating is also important and they nail it! Okay let's gooooo! Come join our dining experience! We tried a bit of everything! We loved every bit of it. I'll mention my faves but that doesn't take away how hard it was to choose a fave! Everything was DELICIOUS ! Raw bar: Jamestown oysters . We had 10. We can't get enough east coast oysters. We live in the west side and I cannot say enough how much better oysters are on east coast! Slurp ! Mmm! Snacks: 1. Shartner's Farm Carrots: pea green pesto, pine nut, n'duja . If you're a meat, potato and pasta person and try to avoid your veggies, don't do that here. GET IT! It's such a great melody of textures and flavors that pair well. It doesn't feel like you are eating carrots and regardless it's a very dressed up bougie delicious carrot plate ! Mmmm . One of my faves out of the snacks. 2. Narragansett Creamery Burrata: green strawberry, speck, basil. Creamy, vibrant and just delicious Pasta: only had room in our tummies for 1 but every year we try different pastas and never disappoints. This year no exception. Maltagliati- hopkins southdowns lamb sugo, swiss chard, harissa, umbrian chickpea. Excellent! Pasta was perfect texture and consistency!! Little touch of spice from harissa which I loved (not overpowering). The Swiss chard was cooked to a crispy texture which I loved. I was a bit nervous about the lamb because it really can vary from place to place. However, I should have known better being from here they cooked/braised it to perfection: melt in your mouth type of soft and no weird or gamey taste. Definitely delicious pasta I recommend. Plates: 1. Duck Leg Confit- japanese turnip, spigariello kale, huckleberry conserva, duck jus. Personally my faves of the two plates but both delicious. The crispy skin from the duck and tender flavorful duck meat was just to die for. Loooooved. Plus the turnips and the amazing huckleberry conserva! Thinking about it makes my mouth water. So so good. 2. Beef Short Rib-swiss chard erbazzone, sunchoke, hazelnut. Loved it. Tasty as expected. Great flavor and tender. Dessert: 1. Olive Oil Cake- strawberry, rosé, lime curd, basil gelato. Wow! Oh wow! I'm so happy this time around they have some cake options. I love olive oil cake and now to pair with a basil gelato sounds insane right? Holy cow! Soooo good! Not what I was expecting. Strawberry, rose, lime and basil gelato flavor all work well together in this dessert. My fave dessert of the night! TRY IT! 2. Cookies N' cream: narragansett creamery ricotta, chocolate biscotti- yummy! Tasted like an elevated cookies and cream ! We loved our experience! Hopefully when you visit here, you can enjoy it as much as we do year after year. I absolutely love this place. Food is beyond excellent and is a place you have to stop by and visit while in Newport.

Another great dining experience at Giustos. I have to admit this is one of my favorite restaurants…read moreon the island. The food; amazing, the flavors amazing. I tried the Cacio de pepe fried potatoes and they were so good. Beautifully fried and the potatoes texture were light and pleasantly dried. For my main course I had the tonnorelli pasta with a green garlic sauce which is my favorite. Only available during early spring when the garlic is young and green. The flavor is mild not too garlicky with an herbal earthy flavor. One of the best pasta dishes I've had. Dessert was olive oil cake with a minty flavored gelato. Everything is made in house. Service is great, everyone is so welcoming and the vibe so calming . Can't say enough about this place.

We came with a group of 4 on a Monday in August and had to wait around 20 minutes to go up. We were…read moreable to grab a drink in the lobby bar while we waited. The views upstairs are really nice and the drinks tasty.

Small plates. Gorgeous views. Great service. Make a reservation at sunset!…read more$20 minimum per person for reservation but get a cocktail or 2 and it's covered.

family owned with delicious food and great staff. Both locals and tourists love the vibe. I'm from…read moreNewport and this our go to place for food, service and atmosphere. They treat you like family

Speakeasy I am back to give you 5 stars for a third time please never change!!!…read more This time I added to my usual order (see below) the chips and dips which will be a regular occurrence from now on. mama loves her a pickle dip!!! Had a lovely gathering here with old friends and new friends and I will forever be grateful for the memories and the east west wings!!!

Disclaimer - we came just for drinks so I cannot comment on the food…read more We were excited to check out the Vanderbilt during Christmas time and loved the opportunity to grab a drink here. Once we arrived we were abruptly stopped by the hostess who would not let us enter the bar because it was "at capacity". Apparently they do not allow for standing room at their bar (weird but ok!) and we were then rudely told that it would "be a while" from the hostess who seemed to be more stressed than the President of the US. After telling her we would wait a few and being told "it will be more than a few", we were then seated (we likely waited about 10-15 minutes). Upon being seated, there were multiple 2-some tables in the bar available that (if we had been asked) we would have shared we only had time for 1 drink before dinner elsewhere. Once seated, we ordered our drinks. One Yuzu Gin drink that was good, it smelled delicious (I'm a non Gin drinker so no comment on the flavor) and the other being an extremely sub par espresso martini. To be honest, I've had better ones from dive bars that I think are more likely to spit in my drink than a boujee bar serving $22 martinis. So, all in was it gorgeous and did we feel special getting to enjoy a drink - yes! Would I wait more than 10 minutes with a rude, frazzled hostess - no.

Excellent brunch at the indoor garden space. Loved the decor and layout of it - lots of natural…read morelight and greenery. Felt like spring in the dead of winter. Food here taste very clean and bright. i was surprised by how light even the fried chicken sandwich was!! The oysters were so fresh & plump. Chef let us sample her lobster rolls and they were just perfect - would order this again next time.

As I was looking for a place to have a nice dinner with a few coworkers, Wharf Southern Kitchen and…read moreWhiskey Bar ABSOLUTELY caught my eye. First of all, let's talk about the space. Nestled in the Wharf, it was a cute little place with both an up and downstairs. We reserved a spot for around 5:30 (in April) and it was pretty open. There weren't too customers yet, and it was nice and quiet. If you're looking for a ton of space for the seating area, I will say that there isn't too much room/it's pretty nice and cozy! At Wharf Southern Kitchen and Whiskey Bar, they've got a line of booths along the wall, a bar area right in the center and at the actual bar, a high top, another bar at one of the entrances, and a table that seats six. Now let's chat about the service. Our waitress was wonderful, patient, and was extremely helpful when asked questions and also gave SUCH wonderful suggestions. There were MANY fantastic choices on their menu and I was having a pretty difficult time narrowing down which one I really wanted, but with our waitress's help, I was able to choose pretty quickly (and they were AMAZING choices!) Now the food! The wait for the food honestly wasn't that long, and when we got it, we ABSOLUTELY CHOWED... -The Crispy Chicken Bites were AMAZING! I ended up upgrading to the Buffalo Style, and it DID NOT disappoint at all! The Bleu Cheese crumbles were just the perfect amount, and the Buffalo sauce was JUST enough to still enjoy the crispiness of the chicken. I DID ask for ranch on the side, and that just was *chef's kiss*! -I've never had fried pickles before, but I certainly have never seen a restaurant do it with whole pickles. Though it was my first time trying fried pickles, it tasted great! I wouldn't say it's anything special, but it's a great, and lighter on the fried side, appetizer! -I was having a hard time choosing what entree to enjoy, but I'M SOOOO glad that I went with the Smoked Brisket Chopped Cheese! I'm not a big brisket girl, but I will say that this was ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! At first when it came out on the bun, I was a little skeptical of how it would taste, but it definitely didn't disappoint! The brisket was cooked SO well with the perfect amount of seasoning, and it all just melted so perfectly together as I was eating it. And the tater tots were SO AMAZING (though on the saltier side) and SO perfectly crispy. I've only got great things to say about Wharf Southern Kitchen & Whiskey Bar & I WILL be back here/will suggest it to my friends visiting Newport one day!

Ambiance: Outdoor seating and an upstairs indoor area, but the service really drags down the…read moreexperience. No one at the hostess stand, slow to take orders, and over 30 minutes for food even with very few customers. Food: The burger came on a slightly sweet bun with a house mac sauce. The fries were crisp but on the smaller portion. Unfortunately, the quality of the burger meat was questionable. Chowder tots wasn't great. I would not recommend.

Wonderful bar. If you want somewhere to head to after work with your friends go here. friendly…read morestaff, wonderful sunset view, decent food, pool, darts, and great music. I will definitely stop by next time i'm in town.

Smugglers listed as a sports bar might be slightly off. They have a big tvs and smaller TVs around…read morebut it's not really set up to watch a game. This is a very local place with a younger crowd at night. The staff work hard and are always very nice! Its gets crowed and the bar gets deep. The staff don't put up obnoxious behavior. It's has a beach bar vibe. It's chill and has an incredible view of the harbor. They have a few Adirondack chairs or sit along the rail to enjoy the view. The food is adequate. It's not terrible but not great. If you are looking for a casual bar with a view that is not crazy touristy this might be your spot.

our server Kiara made our night, she was so absolutely lovey, fantastic energy and personality and…read morevery kindly asked us if we wanted a picture together, me and my boyfriend. 10/10 service, the drinks were also delicious and food was good. the atmosphere and service were our favorite part of the evening.

The hostess's were really amazing and helpful. We were seated quickly for a group of 7 without…read morereservations. My toddler received an interesting wiki stix toy that we have never seen or played with before. It was nice to not get the usual coloring pages and crayons. We loved the decor, this is such a lovely restaurant. The octopus carpaccio was amazing, I loved it. The lobster rolls were good. We had the seafood pot for two as well., it was very flavorful. Overall we enjoyed this place. Food took longer than expected, but it's probably because it was super busy even on a Tuesday night. All the tables were full so I can only imagine the kitchen was busy af. Definitely recommend!!!