Absolutely love it here. Great drinks, great food, and an awesome atmosphere. Maureen is the best -- super friendly, attentive, and always makes you feel welcome. Definitely one of those places you want to keep coming back to. Highly recommend! read more

Stayed at the Wayfinder and was blown away by Little Clam. I had the whole fish the first night, and was so impressed. The fish was cooked perfectly. Loved all the fresh vegetables and herbs that were served with it. My mom went crazy over the clam chowder. She must have had it three or four times during our stay. They were constantly making fresh batches. Deserts are out of this world. The breakfast was huge and delicious. Their bacon is thick, crispy, and chewy. Such a hard combo to achieve. Service can be a bit slow, but that's expected when the restaurant gets busy and the food is all cooked to order. Interior is fun and fresh. Space is clean and bright. Seating is comfortable. read more

We came to little clam out of convenience, but everything about our visit exceeded expectations. 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! read more

Little Clam - Lemon ricotta pancakes - Seafood Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

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Well this Little Clam is Huge on flavor and new recipe ideas! Destination for dinner. This is Not a hotel restaurant... it is a great restaurant in a hotel. Clever and delicious menu, tidy, fun retro seaside vibe. Enjoy...cheers! Whatever you do order the cucumber smash app - holy taste sensation. read more

The little clam is a hidden gem, my husband and I stayed at the wayfinder during our vacation and decided to stop here for dinner seeing as it was right in our hotel. I underestimated how good this place was going to be. The drinks were perfect, their food was spectacular, and our waiter Matt was kind, informative, and attentive. If you're trying to figure out where to go to eat stop trying to figure it out and come here! read more

Little Clam - Catch of the day; scallops with cauliflower, corn risotto, and Swiss chard Whole chicken; with asparagus, potato's, and greens - Seafood Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

While staying at the WayFinder hotel, we were happy to be able to try this gem of a restaurant just 1 month after they opened! We came here for Breakfast and Dinner (the night before). Here are the items we ordered (as of 7/2025) starting from breakfast items: - Avocado Toast -$14 - Good flavor and a large amount of avocados. If you like avocado toast then definitely give this one a go. - Pancakes - $14 - I would pass on this one. It seems to be cornbread based and while it was fluffy and tender, I'd prefer the texture of a more typical pancake. Also since you get only 1 pancake, the value isn't there. - Farmhouse Special ($12 plus $4 for a side of sausage). Hashbrowns and sausage were delicious (big props to the sausage!). Eggs were cooked as requested. The jam also paired nicely with the brioche toast. Dinner items below: - Baby Back Rib Special - $19 - Tender ribs and the gochujang sauce paired quite well with this dish. Decent quantity. - Salt and Pepper Squid - $17 - Extremely fresh and a must have if you like calamari! This was a favorite. - Beef Tartare - $21 - This was a delicious dish. The bone marrow it comes with is fatty with great beefy flavor and pairs well with the beef tartare and toast points it comes with. - Oyster Po'Boy - $17 - Great oysters but we were surprised it came as 3 sliders. Quantity was okay. Overall for a hotel restaurant this place was great. Unfortunately we weren't able to return to try their burgers which we were told was delicious. Next time! read more

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Five stars all around! Everything was absolutely amazing from start to finish. The food was incredible, the service was top-notch, and the vibe was perfect. I cannot recommend this spot enough--I will definitely be back! read more

Went here with some friends who were guests staying at the hotel not sure what to expect as the previous restaurant in this location was mediocre. The space itself is beautiful and renovated and seemed very clean. Our server Moe was phenomenal - so friendly and had great recommendations on meals as well as quick and attentive service. I got the ribs and they were some of the best i've had in awhile!! We also all enjoyed our cocktails. Overall a great addition to Newport, we will be back! read more

The food was exquisite, and the service was good. The ambiance creates a classy vibe. read more

Little Clam - Local Beef $38 - Seafood Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

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Our first trip was fantastic. Salt and pepper squid was delicious. Seafood tower had a nice selection. 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. read more

The Little Clam is a little gem. The first time we went there it was good. We got the oyster Po boys and calamari. Do not miss the tender and flavorful calamari. This time I had the special; a Banh Mi burger that was juicy and tasty. It came with great seasoned fries and more of that calamari. There is plenty of free parking because it's located at The Wayfinder Hotel. The service was good and they had some local beers on tap read more

What a gem. The food is delicious and kudos to the chef for such a creative menu. The flavors amazing. Everything I tried was fresh, flavorful and delicious. Definitely try the roasted pork belly & smashed cucumber salad . Though the menu is limited they do offer several specials both in appetizers & meals. For my meal I ordered the gulf shrimp & sweet corn chowder and it was delicious. You could tell it was made with fresh sweet corn. They try to use local fresh and local ingredients in season. A nice environment & restaurant off the beaten track of downtown Newport and definitely worth the trip. I will definitely be going back. read more

The Salt & Pepper Squid is a MUST! Our waiter Matthew seemed truly excited about the menu as well as invested in the restaurant's success. We loved hearing about where the ingredients were sourced from. read more

This review is for breakfast while staying at the hotel. It's a really tiny menu so options are limited. I just had the yogurt parfait which was really tasty with fresh fruit. It said it had granola but it was really just dry oats. Mom ordered eggs with potatoes and the potatoes were super tasty. Service was fine, not amazing. The iced tea had a weird aftertaste - maybe it was the ice cubes? Decor is super cute. read more

The positive reviews on this place have to either be employees or bots... it was one of the worst restaurants we have been to. The prices are outrageous for the quality of food you get. You could literally go to any of the nicest places downtown (i.e., Guisto) and pay the same for a meal 10x better. The items we tried were terrible, the service was slow and poor, the atmosphere is horrible, it smells like bleach... so many other great options right near by. Choose wisely, we did not. read more

Food very good ! Excellent Ceaser salad!! Delicious prawns, we also had crude very good! We then shared the whole fish ! Delicious! A great sharing option!! Service was ok! read more

EVERYTHING was AWESOME! Avacado toast to die for! Great menu and great staff! Atmosphere was chill. read more

Little Clam - Avacado Toast - Seafood Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

What can I say, it was a hotel restaurant. The breakfast was basic, the menu was very small to choose from (I believe 6 items) the coffee was not very good my son got the pancake, when it came out it looked beautiful and fluffy but sadly it was very dry and a corn bread based pancake, I wish they stated that on the menu. I got the traditional breakfast plate, the potatoes were surprisingly amazing, and well, it's hard to screw up egg beaters and toast. If you don't feel like beating the hustle and bustle of down town it's worth to try but other than that definitely not worth the price. The waitress was unfriendly and never checked on us our entire meal. We were also held hostage as we waited for our check. It's a cute idea but definitely needs to be executed better. read more

Shocked at how amazing this restaurant is! We have eaten a lot of great meals in Newport...hell a lot of great meals in NYC, Boston, and other big cities. I thought I was having a low key, dinner at the hotel restaurant. instead what I got was a dining experience that rivals top restaurants. The cocktails were top notch. The food was a taste bud experience. Perfect. So happy with this experience! read more

Unique flavors and high quality ingredients. Friendly service and the decor has been restored to its pre-fire vibe. A hidden gem in the northend! read more

The food is delicious; the menu is inspired and fresh and we wanted to try it all... the smashed cucumber salad was amazing as was the whole roasted fish with 3 different sauces, pickled veg, kimchi, nori and lettuce cups. I can't stop thinking about it! The chefs here are 5*, the service was prompt and attentive and friendly... Cocktail order taken right away as water is offered. the vibe is spacious and relaxed. Our new favorite! read more

The pancake was HORRIBLE! Take the worst pancake you could ever imagine and then TRIPLE IT! read more

Little Clam - BAD PANCAKE - Seafood Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

Best food in Newport! The whole fish was amazing as was the beef tartare. If you like calamari, then it is a must try. Don't skip dessert, the sticky toffee is by far the best we have ever had. Can't wait to come back. read more