While visiting Boston, I stopped by The Newport Lobster Shack and this place is definitely a gem…read moreand a staple when you're in the area. I had to try the lobster roll, and it did not disappoint. It was fresh, authentic, and exactly what you'd expect when getting a proper New England-style lobster roll. The lobster itself tasted clean and flavorful, and everything was put together perfectly without being overdone. Simple, fresh, and done right, that's really what stood out to me. If you're visiting and looking for a real lobster roll experience, this is absolutely a spot you should check out.

Solid lobster roll shack on the edge of the water! Pretty standard menu with lobster rolls, salads,…read moreetc, at the standard price that you would find. Lobster roll was fresh and tasty - came out cold in case you have a preference for the warm or cold. There was a good amount of seating, and it was nice that it was right next to the water so you can get a good view. Service was friendly and quick - you get your food really fast so you aren't waiting around. Good place to stop by if you're in Newport!

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!!!

Food: 3/4 stars For drinks we got a white mimosa, which we…read moredon't like cause it tasted like there's syrup in it. For appetizers we got four oysters and two clams, which tasted okay, just regular raw bar items. We also got a salad, the portion was a bit small but tasted good. For entree, we got a seafood pasta for $38 and a sole Milanese for $28. The seafood pasta comes with four shrimps and four scallops, so I would say the portion was good for the price. We liked the sauce but the texture of the shrimp seemed off it's a bit crunchy. Our server recommended the fish and it was good. Service: 5 stars Our server was nice and welcoming. The manager came by and greeted our table as well. We didn't expect this level of service at a tourist restaurant. Ambiance: 5 stars

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.

Cute seafood shack/restaurant. They have fresh fish available in the front end of the restaurant…read more I really wanted to love this place however I felt it was overpriced for the quality/portions. The clam cakes were 99% dough hardly any clam and I thought it lacked flavor. Though I did enjoy the oysters and shrimp cocktail. Because I ordered takeoutfrom the restaurant instead of the fish shop they charged me the restaurant price for the shrimp cocktail and took it from the fridge of the fish shop. The portion really wasn't worth the price. Overall it was okay.

Giving Midtown Oyster Bar 4 stars overall. While the food was great, the initial experience at the…read morefront desk was disappointing--the hostess came off as cold and dismissive and didn't offer a proper waitlist, even though there appeared to be availability. It didn't feel very welcoming, especially seeing other guests turned away as well. We ended up booking through OpenTable and returning, where that same girl was chatting with another girl while sipping on a cocktail and ignoring the fact there are customers standing there. Thankfully, another staff member, Bella, stepped in and was kind and attentive, along with our server, which helped turn the experience around. Food-wise, everything tasted great. The Newporter platter was enjoyable (though oysters were a bit small), the blackened salmon was well-cooked, and the lobster roll was a standout--crispy, fresh, and easily a top 3 for me. The Chilean seabass was delicious but a bit small, especially for $50. Overall, great food but inconsistent and disappointing service at the front.

Solid Seafood establishment in the heart of Newport…read more The choice and quality of oysters is first rate. Prices are very reasonable as well. Loved the Baked Lobster. The stuffing was tasty. The Lobster Roll was just ok. Nothing special but good nonetheless. Service was friendly and professional.

$1.50 HH 12-2 pm. Pic, the Bartender very friendly and gave us tips on where to go. We ordered a…read morehot lobster roll-a little smaller than I expected for $27.95 but It was tasty and we had the fries with malt vinegar. Also ordered a dozen oysters. Sat at the bar in front of the oyster bar. Noise level was normal.

We saw this place while we shopped and decided to come back for dinner and honestly it did not…read moredisappoint. Downstairs is a little louder and has more of a bar feel while upstairs is a restaurant feel. When we ordered, we were greeted by a very nice waiter who took our orders. We got the New England clam chowder and Raw Oysters to start with a side of garlic bread. No words can describe how good it was. For dinner, we ordered the hot lobster roll and muscles zuppa style. Overall delicious and fresh. Costs were reasonable and I will return.

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.

We waited 50 minutes for our pasta to come out (and were still waiting for the rest of our orders)…read more-- not exactly the experience you want for an anniversary dinner with two babies. That's a long time to keep little ones entertained. The staff offered an "apology" cheese ball, which ended up becoming our son's dinner while we kept waiting for his pasta. They also gave us two extra shrimp cocktails as an apology -- woah! A friend had highly recommended this place, but unfortunately, our experience was a real disappointment. I won't be coming back again.

Such a lovely lovely dinner from start to finish! The Castle Hill Inn has stunning views that my…read morefriend and I enjoyed (and photographed of course) pre-dinner. You could order drinks as well, but we opted to wait until we sat down to start. The terrace is lit up with fairy lights and the hosts even had blankets for when it got a bit chillier after dark. The food was amazing -- we started with the chickpea fritters which were wonderfully portioned and had amazing sauce. Then my friend got the vegetable pasta (she's a vegetarian!) and I had the harvest salad with chicken. Both were so yummy and felt very fresh. Our waitress was so sweet and attentive. I would absolutely come back here for another girls trip or on a date!

This really was a magical stop. We came with a group of ten and were all so impressed--not just by…read morethe incredible views, but also by the exceptional service from our server, Keaton. While waiting for our table, we grabbed drinks from the bar down by the water and took in the beautiful scenery. Our seating was delayed due to another party overstaying their table, but the hostesses kept us informed and even offered a complimentary champagne toast to make up for the wait--such a nice touch. We ordered a wide variety of dishes: crudité to start, followed by the lobster roll (both hot and cold), fish tacos, burrata LT, steak, and pasta. We loved every single bite. Multiple people in our group said the burrata LT was one of the best sandwiches they've ever had.The only miss was the lobster bisque special--it wasn't cream-based as we expected, so it wasn't to our taste. We finished with the basque cheesecake and keylime pie, both amazing. That said, this place is an absolute can't-miss when in Newport. We're so glad we chose to stay for a full meal instead of just stopping by for drinks.

Friends in town and wanted a nice relaxing place to enjoy a meal. Not too busy for a midweek night…read more Had both bar or table seating available for quick seating. Sandy was our amazing server, provided great recommendations and very attentive to her respective tables. Cocktails were great, antipasto was a great start not too much to leave room for the main and desert! The focaccia was light and flavorful as well. Had the rigatoni bolognese which was prepared perfectly and had great flavor. Nearly licked the plate clean! Saved a little room for desert with both cakes being tasty and washed down with an espresso martini. Lovely place to have a date night or night out with friends!

The ambience is very nice in here & I got sat right away. The wine menu was confusing because when…read moreI asked the waitress about the white wines per glass she said only 3 were available. She was nice enough to let me try them and I chose the Trevino which was very good and paired great with my food. The bread was nothing special but solid and the high quality olive oil made up for it. For my main I got the chicken milanese and it was divine. I loved the vinaigrette on top perfectly acidic and vinegary. It cut though the oil and heaviness of the breading which was perfectly salted by the way. The arugula bean salad was sooo good and created such a well balanced meal. The one thing I will say is I believe their fryer does fish and chicken bc my chicken had a slight ocean taste but since I like fish I was not bothered but non fish people beware!

Our first trip was fantastic. Salt and pepper squid was delicious. Seafood tower had a nice…read moreselection. We loved the ceviche and crab dip Grilled whole fish, flounder, was delicious. Cheeseburger and fries was a big hit. Our server Ashley was great. Highly recommend.

We came to little clam out of convenience, but everything about our visit exceeded expectations…read more Breakfast was absolutely exceptional. The space is bright and playful, and put a smile on our faces early in the morning. The breakfast menu was minimal, which to us means tailored. And we were right, everything was good. The egg platter was delightful, and the toast came with homemade jam that was out of this world. Even the butter was notable. The lemon ricotta pancakes were thin, and crispy yet soft which is so impressive. The blueberry compote was breathtaking. Our server, Ashley was sweet and very attentive. Little Clam is absolutely worth a stop, and we will be coming back!

We got clam chowder, cakes and my grandson got a grilled cheese…read more Service was fast and great. Beautiful location right on the waterfront it was amazing!

I was in town for the night and so I went two times. First for some shucked oysters and a lobster…read moreroll which we gobbled up right there at one of the outside tables. I came back the next day to get some smoked blue fish to take home for later. Service was outstanding. The seafood is fresh and they have to go foods that you can feast on while you watch the boats come and go in the harbor. It's a family run shop and the owner Kevin has lots of respect for his employees who he says have worked for him for years. Very lucky.