I love the upstairs of Wally's. The ambiance is def higher end but it still offers the same as…read moredownstairs. Theres also usually far fewer kids up there. The drinks are great. The food is good too. I honestly come for the bartenders. They are some of the best around. We love nights here. They never disappoint.

This is for The Copper Club, which is above Wally's Weiners and is a speak easy. Granted, you just…read morewalk up the stairs to the right as you enter Wally's Weiners - no password required. You walk upstairs (narrow stairway with high pitch, use the handrails) and enter the speakeasy. It was interesting in that most of the people there were families with kids - I can tell you as someone who seeks out speakeasys that this was unusual. We ordered our drinks - I ordered a Bourbon Beachcomber, and my wife ordered a Midnight Mocha, since that style of drinks is a specialty for The Copper Club. The bartender put on a good show when making the drinks, which were served in the correct glass with the correct garnish. The drink quality was solid. So why only 4 stars? This place is used for overflow seating for Wally's Weiners. That's fine, but it misses a market (and it wasn't even LISTED here on Yelp for other Yelp members to find) which is actually pretty hot right now. Maybe they need to benchmark eleven twenty two in Paso Robles, or Club Arcada in St Charles for some ideas of how to make this concept pop. Drink prices were in par for quality drinks. You can order all of Wally's menu items as well.

We went for lunch and shared the twin lobster rolls. It was quite good with tasty fries and…read morecoleslaw. I'd get it again. Service was quick and friendly. The environment was a nice bar...clean bathrooms. Good food and drink!

Maybe it's not officially a "dive bar" anymore--but it's still pretty damn close. And what used to…read morebe a true hidden gem? Yeah... that ship has sailed. This spot has clearly become a local favorite, and for good reason--mighty food, a solid beer selection, and a consistently great vibe. It's tight inside, so do yourself a favor and get there early if you want to grab a seat. The staff is always friendly and on point, and after quite a few visits, I can honestly say I've never been disappointed. Cheers

Cold beer Good service wings were good Picked up some…read moreswag Had to try a mudslide very good

A great spot right in the heart of Thames Street! We came here with a large group, and even on a…read morebusy afternoon, we were seated quickly with two tables next to each other. There are plenty of TVs, making it a fun place to catch a game while enjoying a meal. Our group ordered a variety of dishes, including wraps, lobster rolls, and several pizzas, and everyone was happy with their food. One member of our group is gluten-free and especially loved the gluten-free pepperoni pizza. If you're looking for a casual spot in Newport that's great for groups, this is definitely worth checking out!

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.

Smuggler's has a great view of the water with both Adirondack chairs and bar seating overlooking…read morethe pier. They have a kitchen but we were there for drinks. A very spacious interior with darts and pools while their beers on tap are solid, their alcohol options are very basic. My guess is this spot caters to a younger crowd who just needs booze but I much prefer a better selection of top shelf liquor.

You walk up and feel a gorgeous breeze and a great view of the water. We were really early so we…read moresat at the bar and had a drink, so relaxing on a beautiful night. I said I'd like to start with the scallops and pork belly appetizers, the scallops were over seasoned and the pork belly was overcooked and almost impossible to eat. I got the burger which came out at the same exact time as my appetizer, how do you eat both at the same time?? My burger came without cheese and the fries were cold, by the time my husband went and hunted down our waiter for my cheese everything was ice cold, the fries had they been warm would have been delicious. My husband got the lobster roll which he said was really good. The dessert was... oh yeah I didn't bother with dessert as our waiter was pretty much nonexistent and I didn't have the time to wait for him to show up.

Service was slow as hell at 8:30 pm. The whole place was empty by9. The food was just okay. We…read moreweren't overly impressed.

Loved the ambiance of this restaurant and the location on the water! Beautiful views, live music,…read moreand fire pits all add to it! The food was very good and our waitress had super knowledgeable suggestions. The only reason I'm even docking a star to 4 and not 5 was because my margarita had a dead bee in it and took almost 15mins to get a new one, yuck (pictured below)!!

Overall, it was a good experience. Mike, our waiter was excellent, the watermelon salad was tasty…read morewith a touch of Marconi almonds, the steak was cooked well, but the lobster bisque fell short as there was no lobster in it. For our anniversary, I was hoping for some sort of recognition -especially since they ask ahead of time -but no such luck. Originally I had reserved a table for inside, but the hostess said we got "lucky" as they had outside available and it was a beautiful night. At first, thought it was a great idea until they sat us next to the raucous outside bar at a plastic table and chairs that felt like I should've been in a bathing suit having fish and chips by a pool or wharf. Unfortunately, after sitting for 10 minutes and had time to stew about the weird ambience and the animated acoustic guitarist, I had to go and request another table inside. Luckily, the staff handled it well and quite quickly. Once seated at an appropriate table-clothed, albeit still next to a bar, the ambience improved and we were able to enjoy a nice dinner overlooking the water with excellent service. Bottom line- it wasn't the best anniversary dinner experience, but it's amazing how much the server had an impact on the night. If you're looking for an intimate, nice dinner by the water and the price range is $$$-$$$$ compared to others, definitely request inside. I'm sure the outdoor tables are fun during the day, but the restaurant should rethink how they market themselves, or change over the tables on the dock at night to match the indoor environment. (Or invest in better furniture so it feels like what you're paying for dinner is worth it.) There are plenty of casual places to eat outside in Newport, but this establishment is trying to pass off a classy, outdoor nighttime dining experience that feels like a casual, cheap sandwich place on the dock where you'd be comfortable wearing cut off shorts and t-shirts!

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.

Based on my reviews, one would think I'm rarely satisfied with where the hostess seats us. I'd say…read moremy percentage is 60/40. However, if I don't feel that the ambience and nearby environment is suitable to spend anything -especially $200+ for a great meal, I request a change. Again, our anniversary weekend-they asked celebrating anything? And then led us to a 4-top in the back of restaurant, by a wait station (another pet peeve of mine with all the clattering of clean up etc), next to a table with a screaming baby. I have 3 children, but when out with my husband, I'd prefer not to be dealing with that nonsense during dinner (nor should a baby be out that late in a nice restaurant IMO) Alas, I immediately requested a different table. They were able to accommodate us at a 2-top, by a window that proved to be much better for us. (But why would they think we'd want the previous table and sadly you could hear the baby from the back at the hostess stand...So let's just march this couple toward the screaming baby in the back and hope they like it?) Bottom line-if it wasn't for the service from Carrigan, our server, and the VERY TASTY Oysters and Shrimp with an amazing broth, this experience wouldn't have been as enjoyable. Dinners were good-husband had swordfish, I had the Chilean Bass, but nothing special. I typically don't mind a high top, but will say that the uncomfortable chairs are difficult to push in and barely fit under the table. Overall, a nice dinner and experience. Oh and Carrigan, our server, did comp us dessert for our anniversary weekend. For the record, it's not that I expect anything for free, but when a restaurant app asks are you celebrating something when making the reservation, then make it be known to the staff or worthwhile. As most of you know, when celebrating a special occasion with or for someone, it's a royal pain to get up and discreetly ask the server for a dessert or special favor.

Scott is an amazing manager of this bar and it has the best sandwiches in Newport…read more Great place to watch sports and have a Guinness

Best sandwiches in Newport - by far. Went three times this week and were wowed each time. The…read morebartenders are attentive and quick. Ample space at the bar, and plenty of tables and booth like seats exist but don't take away from the local comfort feel. Great place to watch a game too!

We stopped here as a family of 6 after dinner (around 9pm). We were told they don't have tables…read morefor 6 but they could do a 2 and a 4 top next to each other. That was totally fine with us. They put us at two corner tables outside near the street - all empty tables around us. We decided to Oder a pizza and apps so My youngest (7) suggested we combine the tables so we can share. . They were about a foot apart and we put them next to each other. Well the manager came over to us and passively aggressively asked us who sat us. And said rudely "well we don't normally put tables together" and stomped off. She did not note that we had no drinks. Our orders were not taken. Never asked how we were. Never said thanks for coming. What? Is this customer service? Was this a big deal? It was very important my kids sat alone? What a NOT warm welcome to Newport.

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!

The Red Parrot was our last stop before heading home, and we almost skipped it because we were…read moreshort on time... I'm SO glad we didn't! The historic building is so neat and beautiful, and the service was amazing. They were super quick, and the drink menu was easily the best we found in town! The food was just as good, with such a diverse menu that there's truly something for everyone. It was the perfect way to end our trip!

The food was fine, nothing special. The staff was ok. The prices were WAY TOO HIGH…read more There is a hidden 20% mandatory tip and a 3% credit card fee! We were 3 people... so there is no reason the "party of 6" rule should have applied. Only reason it's not getting a 1 star is the that the ambiance and layout is nice.