"Meet me at Bar 12." The text you get from your partner when you get out of a massage in Newport,…read moreand he has to kill some time. This small but mighty bar on Broadway in Newport serves up some delicious drinks with style. Try the Brown Derby & BlackBerry Bam-a-Lam (you'll thank us later). The sleek bar is inviting along with the friendly bartender host, which makes for a nice experience when you are killing time with a cocktail. Pop in here when you want to avoid the waterfront mob and have a great cocktail, you won't be disappointed! Lentz_explore

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~

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.

Great spot to go to in Newport, RI! Came here two years ago and just recently had it again this…read moreMay. The food is so good here! Very fresh and honestly, very affordable for the aesthetic, quality, and taste. Plus the service is great. I've had their pastas, entrees, apps, pizza, and drinks and there is nothing you can go wrong with. My personal favorites is their kale salad, chianti marsala braised beef and mushroom tagliatelle. Again, the quality is great and everything is seasoned/ flavored well. Plus their pastas are homemade! They also give free bread, who doesn't love that? I cannot recommend this place enough. Perfect for a date night or night out with friends.

We sat at the counter right in front of all the magic. The chefs are definitely hard at work and it…read morewas really fun watching them make it all happen. The service was really good. We loved the olives and the roasted beets! The whipped Gorgonzola was a perfect match for the beets, not overpowering at all. After much thought over the menu, I decided to go with the short rib. The short rib was not fatty and it was super tender. I was able to pull it apart easily with my fork. The mashed potatoes were great and complimented the dish with the short rib sauce. I wasn't a fan of the tequila drink that I ordered, but my glass of wine paired very well with the short rib.

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.

What a beautiful place to have lunch. On a recent trip to Newport, RI decided to have lunch here…read more We made a reservation, but it wasn't necessary on the day we went. We chose the Conservatory for our lunch, and that was the right choice! Nice bright, garden room feel, with big windows. Service was fantastic and the food was amazing. We had oysters on the half-shell to start which was delicious, then the lobster roll and egg salad. Both were fantastic! Really enjoyed ourselves. It was inexpensive, of course, but it was well worth the experience.

8/2/25 (Update) We stopped up for cocktails before dinner. Ordered a Blueberry Lemonade Cocktail…read more It was really yummy! The cocktails never disappoint here! Best to arrive early for easy entry.

Paid $93.00 per adult $48.00 per kid group of 7 for the July 4th Buffet and fireworks Disgusting…read morefood over cooked ice cold hamburgers and meat kabobs service matched the vile food We live a half mile away and have gone to the hotel for Thanksgiving and Easter buffets which were really good but this was inedible McDonald's would have been better called twice today and left messages for Rebecca the food manager but no return call the potato chips was the only edible item plates weren't bused horrible experience the fireworks were nice though other diners there I spoke to couldn't believe how crappy all the food was will never recommend this tot rip off

For our first night in Newport, we dined at Flora at Gardiner House. The ambience was very nice,…read moreif not romantic. However, the tables were a bit too close together for my liking. I don't like hearing what others discuss; nor do I want them listening to us either. It was that kind of close. However, the food was quite good. One of the highlights was their Heirloom Tomato Gazpacho Soup, made with Heirloom Tomatoes, Cucumber, Green Peppers, Red Wine Vinegar, Red Onion, and Extra Virgin Olive Oil. It was served pureed. I probably would have liked some of the cucumber and green pepper tossed in the soup finely diced just for a little crunch, but the soup tasted fine, and we always love when gazpacho is offered, which is rarely. We also tried the Pulpo a la Plancha, which was charred octopus over a bed of corn, red pepper and a few other items (that I now don't recall.) The octopus was good... I've had better elsewhere, but this was still good. Not seasoned all that much, and perhaps, a bit too charred, but we made it work. The star of the evening were the scallops. We actually split the entree, and with a side addition of broccolini, it actually was enough food for us, since we both had the gazpacho and octopus as appetizers. Amazing how growing older has diminished our appetites... but we figured that since we're on a road trip, it's not like doggy bags for leftovers will work out, so we didn't want to waste any food and just ordered the one entree. There were five good size scallops (already a bonus cuz most restaurants only give THREE, and they gave FIVE at Flora). It came with Corn Puree, Roasted Corn pieces, Tomato Gazpacho, Truffle Dust, and Sweet Potato Crisps. The scallops were succulent, flavorful, and meaty. Absolutely delicious... and the accompanying corn and tomato flavors added even more flavor. We would've licked the plate if we could. Lastly, the sangria was sweet and refreshing. I would definitely return here if we ever get back to Newport.

Flora is now my new Favorite restaurant in Newport!…read more As a May baby I take my restaurant reservations very seriously. So when we made plans to spend the day in Newport, I had some time to book the perfect restaurant. Also, a few choices came to mind, but then I found Flora. Flora is fairly new to Newport. A Mediterranean hot spot with gorgeous views in the beautiful Gardiner House, which used to be a vacant lot. The good - Parking can be difficult around here since its down a side street off Thames. They do Valet for $25 which I thought was a bit steep. So, we eventually found metered street parking. Upon walking to the restaurant we were greeted by a very friendly attendant. He showed us the way to the restaurant which was up a few flights of staircases. The great - Once inside Flora we were greeted by a very nice Hostess. She brought us to our table which was overlooking the ocean. The ambiance is stunning! Our server came over and we ordered a bottle of water and some drinks. Then, we also ordered one of their popular appetizers called Jamon Con Tomate - delish! Then, we ordered their beet salad which was also good. For entrees, I went with their Black Bass (something new that I have never heard of before). My husband had their Veal Scallopini, also excellent. They brought over 2 different desserts for my birthday, one with a candle of course. In summary - Everything about this restaurant was spectacular. And, I want to note that even though some of the other reviews were not as good, don't let that deter you from dining here. I highly recommend checking out Flora the next time you are here. Plus, they have a gorgeous patio for those hot summer days in Newport. Nothing beats a warm day, and ocean views. Cheers~

Best Mexican Food!!! And I live in California, so that says a lot!…read more MADDIE is the best bartender and gives out amazing vibes! We're coming back just to get her drinks and see her!

During our first night in Newport, my husband and I made a reservation at Diego's. The first thing…read morethat stood out was the location -- the views of the harbor are absolutely beautiful, especially during sunset. Unfortunately, that was the highlight of our experience. We started with drinks: a peach margarita and a Painkiller. The peach margarita was honestly undrinkable. It tasted more like a glass of orange juice than a margarita. When I mentioned this to our server, Tommy, he said he would fix it and returned with what appeared to be the same drink with more peach added. The result was an extremely sugary drink that still wasn't enjoyable. Tommy then asked if he could try it, which was a strange request from a server. After taking it away, he returned and commented that it did taste like peach. That was never the issue -- the problem was that it was overwhelmingly sweet. We ordered the queso fundido as an appetizer, which was actually good. However, when Tommy checked on it and we said we liked it, he responded by joking, "It doesn't taste too much like orange juice?" The comment felt unnecessary and unprofessional, especially given the earlier drink situation. Another frustration was the pacing. Before we were even halfway finished with our appetizer, our entrees arrived. That is one of my biggest dining pet peeves because it makes the meal feel rushed. The drunken burrito I ordered was decent, but nothing memorable. My husband ordered the red snapper and really enjoyed his meal. While using the restroom, we both noticed it was not clean and there was even a plastic produce bag in the toilet, which was disappointing. As we were finishing our food, Tommy informed us that another party was waiting for our table and that we needed to leave. We had been there less than an hour and a half, which made the entire experience feel even more rushed. It's rare that I leave a negative review, but this visit was frustrating from start to finish. The view is fantastic, but a great view cannot make up for poor service, uncomfortable interactions, rushed dining, and cleanliness issues. Unfortunately, we would not return.