Food filling in the best way Drinks made to look and taste…read moreperfect Staff 10/10 Lively, inviting atmosphere with instagram worthy lighting. Came here to celebrate a birthday and the staff went above and beyond. Free desert for the birthday girl, a polaroid camera was brought out by our waitress. We were given the developed photo to keep. The cherry on top was the card signed by the staff on shift.

I absolutely LOVED The Mooring! The drink menu was amazing... I had The Mooring Painkiller, and it…read morehad me wanting to come back for another one the entire trip! The buttermilk biscuits were incredible, and my halibut plate was to die for. The waterfront views make it the perfect vacation spot. I definitely recommend making reservations because they were packed!

The service was fine, everything tasted decent, and the area is pretty spacious and there's…read moreparking. I just felt like I was not wowed by any flavors, but nothing was bad. Good location too super quick walk to beach.

Atmosphere clean and open. Large bar. Plenty of parking. Clean bathrooms Friendly service…read more Fresh Seafood$$$

This is both a restaurant and a fish market. Good sign when people going out w takeout…read more Lobster roll was full of large pieces. Fresh and delicious! Paid 10% more for less lobster last night at Flo's. Great crispy French fries. Rhode Island clam chowder delicious - its brothy, little light on clams but the broth definitely good. Good choice of local beers and s full bar.

Anthony's Seafood offers a good amount of seafood (duh!). So you place your order at a counter then…read moreyou're given a number and your food will be brought to you. I went on a rainy Monday around noon and there was still a steady flow of customers. It seems to be a pretty popular spot. The staff is all very friendly. The soups were served to us immediately after paying. The New England Clam Chowder was good. Nice amount of clams and very creamy. I had never had Rhode Island Clam Chowder before and this seemed like the place to try it. The clear broth was surprisingly flavorful but I still prefer New England. My girlfriend and I ordered a good amount and the food came out pretty quickly. My favorite was the kung pao calamari. The squid was fried perfectly and having the sauce on the side was nice as it didn't leave the breading to get all soggy and I had control over how sweet it would be. The stuffed Quahogs tasted good but I feel like I tasted more of the stuffing over the actual shellfish. It still tasted good, but I feel like I should've gotten more shellfish. We were told they ran out of shells to serve them on so the presentation was off, but they were still tasty. The lobster rolls were both good. They were $27 which seems pretty steep to me but they were actually on the cheaper side compared to other places we saw around Newport. The lobster tasted fresh and the bread was good. They were solid lobster rolls. The food was all solid, but for the price I wasn't wowed.

The Malt has street parking on a busy street. The pub gives a warm vibe with dim lighting with…read moresimple charm. Service was great and our server was very attentive. Right off the bat, the Thai shrimp nachos is amazing with an addictive curry sauce. The wontons not sitting in the sauce will be crunchy enough to scoop. The clam chowder is very flavorful but lacked content, it was basically like soup. The linguine bolognese was good and different. It tasted like a fancy hamburger helper with premium ingredients. Overall a great experience!

Solid burger and fries. Down to earth, friendly staff and lots of locals. It was off the main drag…read moreso less touristy.

Definitely a must see in Newport, Rhode Island. Stopped by for a light lunch and ordered the clam…read morechowder, lobster bisque (special of the day), half dozen oysters, and a local baby greens salad with chicken. Everything tasted amazing, it was well seasoned and prepared. We also ordered a few cocktails, which had a great balance. Our server was attentive, kind, and professional. We were seated quickly and valet is complimentary. When we went over to the lawn, which is first come, first serve, the bar tenders also provided great service. Definitely would love to stay here one day and/or see the sunset. The view is amazing and definitely your quintessential New England spot.

Although we had a reservation to dine outdoors for their Sunday brunch, we lost our reservation…read morebecause traffic caused us to get there way too late, and they are strict about arrival time. They said we could still eat there, but we'd lose our ability to dine outdoors. We weren't about to lose out on everything, so we agreed to the terms. Normally, I would've been upset, but I figured something was better than nothing, and this was our only shot at getting something. We were both really glad we went there because dining indoors was lovely, and we still had a great view of the bay. The food was delicious, we walked around outside after our meal, so we didn't feel like we lost out on any aspect of our lunch. It was just rearranged. We both ordered lobster rolls, which came with French fries. The lobster roll was incredibly overstuffed with lots of beautiful lobster meat. It was impressive to see and even better to bite into. The lobster was sweet and succulent and loads of it, surrounded by a buttery brioche bun. Fabulous !! It was a wonderful first meal of our vacation, so we were off to a great start. We decided to split dessert and ordered their lemon meringue tart. It was so pretty, and it tasted even better. It was a beautiful day when we went there... not too hot nor humid. This place is known for a whole slew of adirondack chairs laid out on the inn's "hill." It was quite crowded when we were there. Very popular spot. I'm so glad we opted to have our lunch indoors at this famous inn at Castle Hill. We loved it.

Nice atmosphere good quality food. Apologized profusely for error and removed charge from bill…read morewithout my asking for it.

As a New Yorker who visits Newport several times a year (thank you, timeshare life), Jo's is always…read moremy very first stop in town, and for good reason. From the moment you walk in, the place is spotless. The windows practically sparkle, the bathrooms are arguably the cleanest in Newport (a detail that never goes unnoticed), and the décor? Absolutely stunning. The craftsmanship alone, especially the woodwork is worth admiring before you even glance at the menu. Speaking of which, the food is consistently excellent, but what truly sets Jo's apart is the service. The atmosphere is relaxed and unpretentious, yet incredibly attentive. It feels less like dining out and more like being welcomed into someone's home, if that someone also happens to serve fantastic meals. The staff are genuinely warm, friendly, and engaging. You can tell they enjoy what they do, they're laughing, smiling, and connecting with guests in a way that feels authentic. That kind of culture starts from the top, so hats off to the management for creating such a positive environment. Thank you again for another amazing dinner, I'm already looking forward to my next visit this fall.

Johnny's is located within the Wyndham Hotel in Middletown RI…read more My wife and I often stay here as the hotel is excellent, however this review relates to Johnny's. As noted above we have eaten here in the past. We have dined with large as well as small groups and have always been pleased. The place is beautiful, especially in the summer. The outdoor patio bar boasts a great view of Green End Pond. A great place to grab a drink and an appetizer. We started out on the patio and returned later for dinner. Based on our sub par experience the night before (see prior review) I was committed to having a great meal. We were not disappointed. I started with the clam chowder. Delicious. Flavorful and loaded with clams. My wife opted for the lobster bisque In an effort to negate the lousy lobster bisque she had on the previous night. Mission accomplished. She described it as buttery and creamy. Essentially the perfect bisque flavor. Contained within the bisque was a tremendous chunk of delicious lobster meat . For dinner, I chose the baked stuffed shrimp. It was delicious. Cooked to perfection with delicious stuffing, rice, pilaf, and broccoli. My only complaint is that I believe there should be more than 4 shrimp at this price. My wife selected the Pasta Bolognese. A dish that she has had and several other restaurants in several states and she ranked this right at the top of the list. Plenty of beef and pork combined with a tasty Italian sauce. When in the Newport area I suggest you skip the over hyped restaurants and head to Johnny's for a delicious meal with great atmosphere.

Who makes a grilled Ruben sandwich with corn beef that is like eating a piece of leather.. lord…read moreknows I tried . Took a couple of bites couldn't even chew it .. extremely tough, almost like eating fried bacon that was overcooked. The coleslaw was terrible too . Chopped cabbage no seasoning , no mayo , no nothing . Raw cabbage !!! Finally decided to send it back, ordered a simple cheeseburger, it was not great. Asked the waitress to cut it in half she had to consult with another waitress asking, can I send this back to be cut in half The bill comes with an automatic 20% gratuity added, large group of us. I pay with a 100 bill, was very pricey and the waitress asked if I wanted change !! I said yes please I see your tip is included in the bill ... really a 40.00 tip! I was not impressed. Pricey, and subpar food. The band was great, Nice location as well.

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!

A bit disappointed, the selection they had looked great and I won't knock them for this, but they…read moredid run out of lobster by the time I ate dinner (around 7pm or so). My review is mainly for the pricing. I tried their Caesar Salad as an entree with the shrimp added - the shrimp upcharge was $12 and there was only 4 shrimp in my meal. I didn't see any particular difference between their "jumbo poached shrimp" and regular shrimp I've seen in a typical meal where you upcharge for shrimp. The salad was good otherwise and the service was fast and polite.

The food is well worth the price and the service is great. When my family is up it's where we go…read moreand even enjoyed the takeout service.

I fully intend to come back and give this place another try, but I was underwhelmed with my dish…read moregiven the $26 price tag attached. I ordered the creamy tuscan chicken pasta, which was more like a soup on a plate. The sauce was not particularly creamy (like I said, more like soup) and there just was not much happening aside from the sauce and pasta. There were a few pieces of chicken which was good, but the dish overall was just kind of small and subpar. The garlic bread was more like cheesy bread and wasn't great either. The chocolate lava cake was delicious, though!! It was rich and sweet and perfectly cooked. Only problem with dessert is that their online menu only shows two options and their in person menu has no prices. The chocolate lava cake was $10 in case anyone is wondering. The place is cute and service was good-- will try again with a different dish.

At the bar, Brian made me the best Hugo spritz I've ever had. Thank you Brian, and Midtown for the…read morebest night. Will be back very soon.

The food at the Midtown Oyster Bar is good. My family and I stopped in one afternoon and ordered a…read morevery expensive seafood combination from the raw bar. We returned a couple of weeks later and told our server how much we loved the shrimp ceviche from the platter weeks before. They don't have it as a separate menu item but she said we could order it. She reminded us that it was just a small cup (condiment sized), we decided to order two. When the bill came, it turned out they charged us $25 EACH. My issue is - how about a heads up? We spent a lot of money every time we went - that's not the issue. That single experience will prevent us from returning. Too bad.