Ida&#x27;s Restaurant

We just had another fabulous dinner at Brick Alley Pub & Restaurant--our second time dining here…read moresince last fall, and it was just as wonderful as we remembered. We arrived a little early for our 4:00 p.m. reservation, and the place was already packed. While we waited by the bar, a very nice waitress took our drink order--a lemon drop martini, beautifully crafted, well-balanced, and pleasantly strong. We were seated shortly after and, of course, ordered another. (Both times, I took several sips before remembering to take a photo!) Our waitress, Mikela, was truly lovely--sincere, sweet, and very courteous. She was attentive throughout the meal without ever being intrusive, which made the experience feel relaxed and effortless. At the end, I told her I wished I could give her 6 stars, but Yelp only allows 5. For dinner, we both ordered the seared rare ahi tuna steak. I had mine with garlic bread, while my husband chose mashed potatoes. I also added the $9.95 salad buffet, which is such a great deal--you definitely won't leave hungry. I especially love their buffet-style salad bar, which offers nearly every option one could want. Both of our ahi tuna steaks were fantastic--fresh, flavorful, and perfectly prepared. Once again, I dug into my tuna before remembering to take a photo! We finished the meal with a cheesecake to share--another delicious ending to a wonderful dinner. We're already planning our next visit--there are still so many dishes and drinks we'd love to try.

Friendly bartenders and patrons. Sat at the bar and had beers, sangria and a blood orange…read moremargarita. Also ordered onion rings which were nicely fried. Noise is average. Good place to hang out at the bar.

Front dining area

Clams were cooked perfectly

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Pumpkin and butternut squash ravioli

Tavern On Broadway

4.0(229 reviews)

2.3 mi

We came for dinner with our family and were a disappointed that there weren't kid friendly options…read more No kids menu. No smaller portion options. They try to be a pub but it's more like dive bar atmosphere. We started with a cheese pizza and it tasted good- they added ricotta between the sauce and mozzarella which I liked, but my 10 year old did not. I ordered the fish and chips and it was good. The waitress was meh, but nice enough...Seemed like she had more tables than she could handle. Can't say I'll rush back.

Delicious pizza & I loved the habanero marg! They moved to a different late night dinner menu…read morearound 10pm. Tried the nachos, the pepperoni pizza & the wings. LOVED everything and if I was here a bit longer, would have absolutely come back! Regarding the pizza, the sauce was delicious and stood out because of its flavor and freshness, the cheese and pepperoni were not greasy at all and it truly felt gourmet! There wasn't a lot open at this hour for pizza (that was also well rated) and so if you find yourself in a similar position, don't be afraid to check this place out! The service was also prompt and the server was lovely and attentive.

Entry way

The Tavern breakfast so good

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Pour Judgement Bar and Grill

4.2(648 reviews)

2.3 mi

the beers were tasty. super friendly staff. great music but at a volume where we could still chat…read more tried the Thai shrimp nachos. cooked to perfection. and the hot honey chicken sandwich. flavorful with the tastiest fries. would def recommend!

Pour judgment in downtown Newport is an outstanding establishment that offers a variety of great…read morebeer choices and some amazing food. The parking in front can be limited but we were lucky enough to get a spot. The portions sizes are insane here so make sure you have an appetite! I ordered a chicken sandwich with pesto and mozzarella and really enjoyed it. The turkey club is also massive and their fries are very tasty. This is definitely a locals favorite and if you're looking for a local dive that offers good food at a great price you should check them out!

Bar

Burger with blue cheese and fries

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Frozen mudslide YES! Blueberry? Lemonade

White Horse Tavern

3.9(856 reviews)

2.3 mi

Came for dinner as we heard this was one of the oldest continuously operating restaurant in US…read more Wewere able to get a seat in the bar. Both staff and patrons friendly. Average noise level. Clam Chowder-$12. Tasted ok, didn't have a lot of clams and chowder was lumpy Beef welling $59. Tasty and just slightly overcooked - BF wanted medium rare. Smoked salmon $18. Good portion and tasty. I wish there had been a bit more sauce and capers. Took most of it home as the chowder filled me up. It was a nice experience and somewhere to try if you are in the area

The ambiance is what you're paying for here, and it does not disappoint. We dined in the bar area,…read morebut walked upstairs to have a look around afterwards. There is a lot of character in every seating area. Even though we were seated in the bar, we sat next to a fireplace with lit faux candles and admired the ceiling beams. The service was courteous, neither rushing us nor ignoring us. My partner preferred her oysters at White Horse Tavern to the top notch seafood restaurant we'd dined at the evening before... So I'd say that's quite the endorsement. I got the vegetable platter, but hadn't anticipated how much black pepper much of it would contain...of which I'm not a fan. As a result, I barely touched some of the more visually peppered vegetable dishes. On the upside, even with sharing the dish with my dining companion, the portions were generous and there was plenty to go around. I was quite full with the 2 1/2 selections that I did consume: carrots, mushrooms and 1/2 the beets (which had more pepper), leaving the more highly peppered asparagus and squash untouched. Select your side dishes accordingly. In the end, I'm glad we came....but wish I'd ordered seafood, with a side of carrots or mushrooms.

Inside

Scotch egg

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Bar ‘Cino

4.6(565 reviews)

2.4 mi

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!

Tuscan kale salad, avocado, pine nuts, parmesan, sun-dried tomato vinaigrette

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Super nice birthday card!

Jo's American Bistro

4.3(594 reviews)

2.7 mi

Excellent dining experience. The food and service were outstanding! They also have Vegan options…read morewhich is a nice plus The local Calamari was some of the best I've ever had. Locally sourced, tender, with a light crust batter. Just perfect! The Lobster Carbonara was also the other standout. Flavorful with lots of Lobster meat. The little neck Steamed clams were also great Service was fantastic!

Really enjoyed the meal and service! The waitress was very helpful, and every dish was good…read more Scallops were fresh, cod was well seasoned and tender, and the short rib burger (competition submission for Burger Week) was exceptional! We were surprised that the fries were made in-house. Just note that if you bring a stroller, it will need to be kept at the front, as the tables/aisles are too narrow to navigate with it.

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Martini and yachtie pants

The Mooring Seafood Kitchen & Bar

4.1(2.6k reviews)

2.7 mi

our server Kiara made our night, she was so absolutely lovey, fantastic energy and personality and…read morevery kindly asked us if we wanted a picture together, me and my boyfriend. 10/10 service, the drinks were also delicious and food was good. the atmosphere and service were our favorite part of the evening.

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!!!

Interior seating with lovely fireplace.

Boullibaise.

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BEST Lobster Roll I've ever had!!

O'Brien's Pub

3.9(458 reviews)

3.1 mi

Had a nice lunch at OB's while visiting Newport. Away from the waterfront, it was still full of…read moreguest at lunch time, but no wait to be seated. The front wall of the bar opens to a piazza with small fountain and most dining is outside under umbrellas. The fountain has toys and nets and we saw a number of kids enjoying some wet fun. Hostess stand is at the far side of the building. We walked in - but there may be parking in back. We asked to be seated in a shady spot (it. was. Hot!) and we were taken to a shady table by the sidewalk. A wall seperates the tables from the sidewalk. Our waitress was very pleasant and capable. She took the drink order and when she returned we ordered food and I asked her to be sure our waters were kept full. She returned shortly with a pitcher of water for the table. Excellent! I drank so much water. The menu is pub fare. Apps, salads, burgers, sandwiches plus some entrees like fish and chips. We both ordered sandwiches and chose the pasta salad as our side from their many side options. I also ordered a side salad. The salad arrived with our food, brought by a food runner which for me was good. The waitress checked in quickly to be sure everything was as expected. All good. The burger seemed a bit over cooked but has a nice char on it. The bun to burger ratio is good and it was fresh. My dining companion enjoyed their chicken sandwich and their vinegar based pasta salad. My side salad was a nice mix of greens with plenty of shredded carrot on top plus onion, tomato and red onion. Dressing on the side. Excellent lunch; good portion size, fresh ingredients, capable, friendly staff.

Was a really nice place to visit the staff was nice. The food was decent. They had an amazing salad…read morebar at the ambience was cute. Definitely a place to go eat if you're looking for a quick bite

Mudslide

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Midtown Oyster Bar

3.9(1.6k reviews)

2.8 mi

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.

West room

The pear burrata was great!!

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Oysters - South Bay Blondes

TSK Thames Street Kitchen

4.4(188 reviews)

3.1 mi

One of the best meals I've had in recent memory. We sat at the bar where you can see the cooks work…read moretheir magic which set the tone wonderfully. We started off with drinks --gin dirty martini and a classic old fashion, both were perfectly made and crisp. Food: Appetizer-warm bread with butter was a nice starter. However I wish we got the escargot with bone marrow as we watched it being made it looked and smelled delicious. Entrees- we split a 27 oz ribeye and the scallops. The steak was a beautiful cut of meat, well marbled, cooked to perfection and seared so nicely. It was sooo tasty and seared with Malden salt. We are pretty snobby when it comes to steak and this was probably the best steak I've ever had out at a restaurant. The scallops similarly were cooked and seared perfectly and seasoned correctly. Laid on a bed of watercress and potato fondant it was the perfect delicate bite and contrasted nicely with the steak. We got the side of brussel sprouts with peanut Rayu which was a beautiful flavor bomb. I can't say enough about the food. Every single thing we ordered was seasoned and cooked perfectly. I find that to be a rarity in today's restaurant scene. I could not recommend this place more. We really enjoyed it and this will be used as a comparison to every restaurant I go to going forward. 6/5 stars! Come here

I was a little leery of TSK Thames Street Kitchen because of a few things we kept seeing creep up…read morein reviews: the noise and comments about tastes. Our experience completely redeemed the place on those concerns: every bite of food we had was _delicious_ and prepared in a masterly way. And the noise . . . well, it just wasn't even remarkable. It's a popular place, sure, but it's not a madhouse or anything. (I can think of two other nearby places that were a LOT louder than TSK on the nights we visited them.) Okay, but the service - friendly and . . . seemingly caring . . . but - I don't know, not always on top of things? Some things were instantly noted and addressed, others - well, there were big gaps of time between check-ins . . . and it wasn't an especially busy time. Also a couple reasonably major life events that had been noted when making the reservation were not even remarked upon: it was just sort of, "Here's your supper!" We'd certainly go back - the folks in the kitchen are fantastic and I want more of what they make - heck, I'd go back today. The folks out front . . . well, it wasn't an "A-Team" experience, although it wasn't unpleasant or anything.