My parents recently moved to Portsmouth and brought me to Anthony's Seafood for the first time…read more What an amazing spot ! It definitely has the little clam shack vibes that makes the experience feel even more authentic. You order at the counter and they bring the food to you. I ordered a clam chowder cup and a hot lobster roll. I don't know if it was because I was there in the winter, but the lobster roll was generally affordable, running you only a bit over $27 which is almost unheard of these days. And they didn't skimp out on the meat too ! The lobster roll was filled to the brim and so delicious. The clam chowder was also incredible. I also love that they have a little market in case you want to make any of their seafood at home ! Will definitely become a staple when I come back to visit my parents.

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.

It's been 3 years since my last visit and I'm pleased to report that Wishing Stone is probably even…read morebetter than my last visit. The local farm stand has a large variety of fresh fruits and veggies, prepared spreads, frozen seafoods and meats, as well as pantry staples like rice and pasta. The prices are fair and everything is freshly prepared. I cannot wait to try the lemon garlic hummus, fresh olive focaccia bread, and pickled veggies. Definitely check them out!

I love a farmers market, so I may be biased! I am from NY and this market is way more affordable…read more Lots of produce to choose from. When visiting family from RI, we can grab a couple items to make a meal: olive oil or Asiago bread, avocados, cheeses, veggies. If I'm not in the mood to prep, there are also ready to go pizza pies and quiches. You can pay by credit or cash. Have been here three times so far, very happy with all my purchases. Highly recommend!

The pandemic that has impacted us all, has impacted some industries more than others. In the…read moreNewport area, one of the things that many people considered was the impact that dining and tourism took a toll on the food industry. For that, I was proud to be part of the upswelling to stand with businesses so that they could continue to provide for their families. Newport lobster made a huge effort to bridge the gap so that consumers could still access their seafood. I found out that Newport lobster was doing direct sale from a Facebook group I'm a part of and it just said to call them and tell them what you wanted and what sizes. After that you were to just drive up, and they would hand you your lobsters! I was thrilled and I came by two times with a check in hand to happily pay for my lunches and dinners that these lobsters would turn into. On my first purchase, I think the lobsters were about 9 to $10 a pound and I got two lobsters at about a pound and a quarter to a pound and a half. They were feisty and once cooked, were delicious and I couldn't wait to go back and get more. On my second trip I think they were both about a pound and a half and once again they cooked up delightfully and I enjoyed every bite. The team at Newport lobster were friendly and helpful and I felt like they took the social distancing seriously with sufficient protective equipment and distancing during orders. I hope that they are able to weather the storm on this pandemic so that they can bounce back when the industry does and continue to provide aquidneck restaurants with great seafood.

THE BEST LOBSTER ROLL IN NEWPORT!!!…read more Who would think you get a fantastic lobster roll at a beach concession stand - but you do at Salty's located at Second Beach! This IS the original Easton's Beach signature lobster roll prepared on a larger bun with drawn butter and served with fries. They do twin rolls with mayo or a larger single roll served CT style - with drawn butter. It's a loaded bun with tail, knuckle and claw meat. My understanding is you have to pay to park to get to the beach/concession stand, or perhaps after 4 it's free parking. Also free rain closes the beach but the stand was still open for me.

Only food spot so obviously overpriced. But it was actually pretty good. Lobster rolls for the win.read more

This is the farmers market located at Newport Vineyards. During the spring/summer, it's typically…read moreoutside right next to the grapevines; during the colder months, they have it inside the winery. Lots of local businesses from seafood to veggies to coffee. One of my favorites are the croissants from Olga's Cup and Saucer, that's based in Providence. An English bakery from Middletown called June Love's have some amazing lemon tarts (which tends to sell out quickly). There's also a local vendor who sells cute baby onesies and kids shirts that I've picked up in the past for my now 1-year-old. Price range from vendor to vendor can go from reasonable to "damn those are some pricey mushrooms!" - I mostly swing by for the croissants and lemon tarts, if they're around that week. It's also nice you can still do a bit a wine tasting inside during the winter months.

I really like the Saturday Aquidneck Growers Farmers Market. With so many different vendors…read moreoffering variety such as seafood, cheese, baked goods, coffee and beverages, flowers, plants, vegetables, fruits, sauces, hot dogs -- there is just about something for everyone at this market. It's easy to find what you need all at reasonable prices. I prefer this Saturday market to the one on Wednesdays off of Memorial Boulevard in Newport because there is plenty of parking in the Newport Vineyard parking lot. I recently discovered that there is an early morning Yoga class that is offered before the market opens in the area as well. That's what I call a diverse farmer's market! They're open every Saturday from 9am-1pm from June through November. Plan some great meals and meet your farmers who are growing your food!

Came here for lunch. Seems like they just reopened. Ordered kid's fish and chips, fried scallops…read moreand fried whole belly clams Ambiance: Order in the front first and then grab a buzzer, then wait for your food type of restaurant Service was just the front counter. You bus your own table and grab your own water Loved the fried scallops and fish and chips were a big portion for kids Got the whole belly clams and they were delicious Overall we would come back here. Highly recommend to anyone visiting nearby

Typical New England clam shack. The food is only average. Lacks real flavor…read more We ate there on Thursday, April 23. Ordered three different dishes. Fish and chips, calimari platter, and whole belly clam platter. Very lightly fried, which was good. No oil dripping off the food. But I think the breading coating the food was missing something. Prices are fair.

It was great to have a large grocery store near our hotel during our stay in the Newport area. We…read morehad a fridge in our hotel room, so we stopped into Shaws to buy snacks and beverages. A little of this, and a little of that.

Went in looking for nice flowers. Leah in floral was so helpful! We arranged a beautiful bouquet…read morewith her help.