What a great little stop for drinks and appetizers. Both the indoor pub and the outdoor seating…read morehave a welcoming relaxing vide. Service is quick and attentive. Loved the watermelon margarita, the vegetarian buffalo tenders and the shishito peppers. We also saw the pizza come out and that looked good. Definitely a place to stop when in the area.

Stumbled upon surf club after a long walk around Newport and it was just what we needed to refuel…read moreand relax! A fun environment for people-watching right in the heart of town. The staff were attentive even though it was extremely busy and we got our food quickly. I had the tacos which were small but delicious, and my fiance had a sandwich that he enjoyed as well. If it's a nice day and you find yourself hungry in downtown Newport, Surf Club is a solid choice that you won't regret. Enjoy!

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.

This fancy restaurants served some delicious food! They have indoor and patio seating- very…read moreaesthetic and cute. Went here for dinner and I got some Oysters, Scotch Meatballs, Mother Sourdough Crostini, and the Garganelli. Everything was amazing! For dessert I got the Olive Oil Cake- this was the show stopper! I loveddd this cake and I highly recommend it! Service throughout the whole time was good- helpful staff and server.

Colby our server charming & efficient Atmosphere lovely…read moreFood delicious scotch egg Ricotta ball served w truffle infused honey & Parmesan

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.

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!!!

Horrible treatment and experience. As a Newport local, I came in last night with my service animal…read moreas I often do. A female server came over and told me I could not sit in the bar high top area with my dog. I informed her that I could sit anywhere with my service animal. She said since it was a high traffic area she could move us to a table in the back of the restaurant so he would not get stepped on. I went to the table in the back and waited for my sister to get us a drink. My sister informed me that the bartender, Garrett, told her that my dog is not welcome there. My sister told him it was my service animal and he said service dogs are not allowed after 9pm. She told him he is allowed any time as he is a working service animal. He said it was irresponsible to have my dog at a restaurant and he would not be serving us. I flagged the server over that sat me and informed her what happened. She told us we had to leave and would not be served. I calmly asked why and said they were discriminating against me and she said to go outside and call the police as they would not be serving us because we were yelling at them. No one was yelling as we were calmly trying to explain the situation and how it was illegal. She repeatedly yelled "get out" in our faces. I left after that as I was extremely embarrassed at the treatment. Based on other reviews, it seems mistreatment is a common theme. As someone who relies on their service animal, it's extremely unsettling for a business to not be educated on the laws. I will be filing a complaint with the ada and pursuing this further.

I loved this dinner most of all the places we ate this weekend. The ambiance is tasteful, classic,…read moreand a little moody. We sat in the Conservatory and I loved being surrounded by lush foliage and clean black and white stripe decor. On to the food--- This is not a drill. Do not skip the raw oysters. The mignonette - excellent! They were the best of the weekend (and we have had quite a bit) Our server Tiffany was attentive and made excellent suggestions. We ordered crab toast as well and it was very very good. Then followed with a Caesar salad and clam chowder to share. I couldn't decide between little neck clams and the rabbit tagliatelle and she brought the clams as a surprise. They were HANDS DOWN the best I've ever had. She really made my night. The pasta was also incredible. My selections were favorites of the table. A dinner companion ordered a steak but it was a little over cooked but the manager Rory went above and beyond taking care of us. I'm not sure what they do to make the most perfect French fries but hands down I've never had one like this. Figure out a way to order them. The Can't Elope cocktail was the best I had in Newport. It was balanced, refreshing and all around perfection. We also loved the Paper Tiger! Finished with a sticky toffee pudding that was a star of the meal. I wish I wasn't so full or I would have finished it I cannot recommend this restaurant enough 5 stars.

The Dining Room at the Vanderbilt Hotel is a perfect place to enjoy a relaxed brunch in Newport…read more The conservatory room and garden are some of the best spots to sit. The florals and natural light create such a calm and inviting vibe. I would open a few more windows to get some good air breezing through. The brunch menu has some amazing options. You have to try the ricotta pancakes, the smoked salmon benedict, and the avocado toast. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and just the right portion size. The service was friendly and attentive but never over the top. Whether you want a special weekend brunch or just a nice meal with good vibes this place is a great choice. Highly recommend it when you are in Newport. Wound suggest they work in the valet. It was a little confusing and took too long.

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.

The food was delicious and the view was amazing. Probably the best fish tacos I have ever had in my…read morelife, and my husband liked his fish and chips as well.

Really disappointed by how one of the male bartenders handled a situation. Another customer had…read moreemptied a container of straws directly in front of my friend, so she simply picked them up to move them out of the way. Instead of asking what happened or handling it professionally, the bartender immediately became angry and threw the straws toward her. It was completely unnecessary and made everyone in our group uncomfortable. The man who DID throw the straws apologized that my friends and I got blamed for dumping the straws afterwards. I tried telling the bartender this and he said "I can't hear you" rudely and sarcastically and walked away. There's no excuse for treating customers that way. Especially targeting a group of young women when it was a group of men who caused the issue. I hope management addresses this because it really took away from what should have been a fun experience.