Found ourselves back here on Columbus Day weekend - street festival. This place is one of those quiet gems that never disappoints - like going to Cheers. It's always busy but always inviting & friendly. Had drinks before we walked the street festival. The staff & owner are top notch and attentive. The patrons are cool, nice, and a little nutty for just enough fun! Met Aunt Alice (a local) & it was a hoot !! If you're in the area, hit this place, saw the food but didn't order but it is good & authentic. read more

Malt - Front bar - New American Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

We stopped in late at night, it was around 9 pm on a Wednesday night, and I'm glad they were open. I got the cod sandwich, which was okay. The fish itself was bland and needed a pinch of salt. The service was great, though. Thank you, Leanne! They also had live music!! read more

Malt - Cod Sandwich - New American Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

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Stopped in on a Monday night and had our pick of seats. We sat in the window so we could people watch. We ordered cocktails, and I got the Jane Pickens. It's a gin based cocktail with lavender bitters and fresh line. The Pear and Beet salad was delicious. The chicken is an extra cost, though worth it, in my opinions read more

Malt - Jane Pickens cocktail - New American Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

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The Malt has street parking on a busy street. The pub gives a warm vibe with dim lighting with simple charm. Service was great and our server was very attentive. Right off the bat, the Thai shrimp nachos is amazing with an addictive curry sauce. The wontons not sitting in the sauce will be crunchy enough to scoop. The clam chowder is very flavorful but lacked content, it was basically like soup. The linguine bolognese was good and different. It tasted like a fancy hamburger helper with premium ingredients. Overall a great experience! read more

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Great little cozy pub. We're in town over New Years and met up here with some local friends. Our server, Leanne, took great care of us. Just a little finger food (Calamari and Potato Croquettes) along with some very unique, hand-crafted cocktails. Wild Child, Basil Gimlet, Chocolate Mint, Walt Whitman, Irish Coffee all fantastic. Not a fan of the Aviation, but it sure did look good . Sat there for about 2 1/2 hours. Very nice place to catch up and chat. read more

Malt - Chocolate Mint - New American Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

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The chowder had good flavor, but didn't have much filling inside. The curry nachos were really great, but the chips got really soggy so I'd suggest putting them on the side. The fish and chips and bolognese were pretty good as was the pear beat salad. The service was really great. The cheesecake was awesome and super sweet! read more

Malt - New American Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

Solid burger and fries. Down to earth, friendly staff and lots of locals. It was off the main drag so less touristy.

Had a great time with our impromptu Mother's Day Brunch at Malt. There weren't many people there, but the food was good and the service was great. read more

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This place just continues to get better and better. The cocktail list is fun. The appetizers are delicious. Had the cod risotto and it was wonderful. The place is warm and welcoming! Highly recommend! read more

Always solid. Good service. Large menu and especially so on drinks. Give them a try. read more

Malt - New Mexican - New American Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

I tried this place and it was great! The service was prompt and the menu had both pub/bistro fare and local seafood. They also had a great wine and beer list. I got a cup of clam chowder and the Malt burger. The chowder was great and super well flavored! The burger came with bacon, carmelized onion jam, and an amazing bun! I got exactly what I was looking for. read more

Don't eat here they are dirty and the chef does not wear gloves when he prepares the food

Came in on a Monday night and waited at the bar in the front window for fellow diners. The bartender, Teddy, took care of my immediate needs with a Naragassat Lager and an order of Malt Fries. The garlic aioli was really an unexpected pairing- in a good way. Other locals joined me at the bar, and it was respectful and a nice neighborly feel to start the evening. We moved out to the patio, and the waitress took care of every need we had. The street noise was a little loud, but the nearby band was pretty good to listen to! We started with drinks and fresh fried calamari. Good start and my three compatriots started to realize what a nice place this was to eat. We then ordered drinks, including Old Fashioned and a Vodka Gimlet. Both were done perfectly. And I can confirm that the Pan Roasted Cod Risotto was a fantastic choice (thanks to previous Yelp diners for the tip!) My only complaint was that the potato chips that they had with the Risotto were bland (unsalted?) and tasted a little stale. Other diners with us were happy with their fish & chips, and croquettes. We ended with desserts including cheesecake, Tiramisu, and Bailey's on the rocks. No one left hungry. And we were all satisfied. Bar & Teddy - A+ Waitress - A+ Very Accommodating! Food, on pointe! "A" Atmosphere - A Look forward to returning on my next visit! read more

Malt - Great selection- - New American Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

Cute little place. Went in on recommendation from a coworker. Ordered the beet salad ... YUM!!! Husbands ordered the salmon dish and I had the fish and chips. Both versions of fish were over cooked. The fries were good. We waited quite awhile for the entrees, although the place was not busy. Thinking our dinners set under the heat lamp for awhile and that's how they got so dried out? Not sure though. The staff was very friendly. We didn't complain, just ate what we were given. Hoping this was just a "off night". read more

My man and I had a friend come with us for dinner. Brian was our server and he was FANTASTIC! He seemed to know exactly when we needed more drinks, when to clear our plates and was patient with us as we chatted way beyond our meals. The food was perfect all the way! Fish cooked perfectly, chicken sandwich was so damn good! And our friends chicken and vegetables were perfect! This place is adorably cozy- we ate outside was enjoyed the scenery. The drinks great and the bathroom was super clean! Can't wait to come back! Five stars for Brian!! read more

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YUM YUM! This place definitely gets the Morgan seal of approval! I ate here the other night after a loooooong time between visits, and it was just as delish as I remember. Even though the restaurant is small, the staff does a great job of keeping things safe and sanitized, and we felt comfortable eating here. Luckily, we were in the secluded back room, so we had the extra layer of distance as well. There's a lot of menu choices, and the New American fare has something for everyone, so it's a good place to visit/get takeout from even if you're not sure what you're in the mood for. The burger is one of the best in Newport, but if you're craving something a bit more sophisticated, you simply CANNOT miss the Thai Shrimp Nachos. They use wontons instead of tortilla chips to give the dish an Asian inspired flair, and it's topped with creamy and flavorful coconut-cilantro sauce and succulent local shrimp. We split this as an appetizer, and don't be fooled by the small-ish portion.. it is very filling! For an entree, I got the Bolognese Pasta. The pasta was clearly housemade, and cooked to al dente perfection. I didn't love the sauce, as it was a bit too sweet for my palate, but I definitely would try another one of their pasta dishes in the future. I also splurged on a dessert, and the Chocolate Bomb was amazing! I especially loved the vanilla cookie crumble ice cream on the side. I would totally recommend Malt for desserts as well - one of the best on Broadway! Finally, since it was a Saturday night, I decided to get one cocktail, and my frozen strawberry concoction was perfect - not too sweet, packed a punch (!!), and was very photo friendly. A win in my book! Malt is a wonderful neighborhood restaurant that's worth a visit if you're in town! read more

Great small bistro restaurant away from main drag. Drinks are great specifically white Sangria. Service appropriate. Dinner was good.

This is a cute little place on Broadway with their unique salt/pepper shakers at each table. At this particular visit, we sat at the table with the Rhode Island shakers. I think last time they were little flamingos. It was a bit chilly out, so I decided to get something warm to drink. I ordered the hot toddy which was just what I needed. It was so comforting and delicious. My partner got the spicy coyote - very tasty. We just order apps during this particular visit. I got the Thai shrimp nachos, which was good. I did enjoy the crispy wonton chips. read more

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What a great place! We got to sit in the front window table. Our waitress was super nice! We had to start with the shrimp nachos which were FABULOUS! We also shared the beet and pair salad, yum! The clam chowder was different but delicious with hints of rosemary that kicked the soup up a notch. My friends shared the steak sandwich and the ahi sandwich and said they loved both. I had the streak frites with truffle fires which was OMG good! And my DH got the cod and risotto he loved too. On to the desserts.. we got them all and I would recommend them ALL!! read more

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Went to the Malt last night. We started off with an espresso martini and a spicey mango margarita. Both drinks were well balanced and flavorful. For an app, we had loaded potato croquettes. I absolutely loved them! They weren't a heavy app despite being potatoes which was nice. For a meal, I had the thia shrimp nachos. They are an app but with them having four large shrimp, it made a great light meal. My husband had the southern fried chicken sandwich with bacon jam. He thoroughly enjoyed it and normally he is picky and doesn't like unique ingredients to his food. The server was amazing! We had our baby with us and the server was so sweet and made our little guy laugh and smile every time he came by the table. read more

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Got the potato croquettes that were supposed to be bacon and cheese...they came with barely chopped rosemary. Hard to eat. Other items were ok but underseasoned. Despite that, wine was good and server was attentive. read more

Malt - New American Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

Had dinner with my wife and friends this past Weekend. Cozy inviting spot with a lively vibe.I started with a Guinness and have to say it was impressive,properly poured and tasty.The rest of the party were happy with there beverages also.Staff were friendly and helpful.We had the Calamari app which was lightly breaded and very good. I opted for the mezza type plate which was on point. My friend was happy with his steak tips and the lady's shared some apps. Bottom line good food good atmosphere and friendly staff.The blessed trinity of dining Take a bow Malt. read more

Family staying and we needed a simple meal. We all ordered burgers with fries. Tasty and they hit the spot, the empty tummy spot! Ha Take out was simple. I do wish however, that they had a children's menu. Or adapted to people's needs and sold a smaller burger at a reduced price for a child. read more

While driving down Broadway, we spied Malt, with their outdoor seating and exterior lighting and decided to give it a try. We were not disappointed. We got the Malt Burger and the Fish and Chips. The burger was amazing. Quality stuff and cooked perfectly. The fish and chips were 2 decent sized pieces of fish, nicely cooked and the batter was excellent. The potato wedges were great as well. Coleslaw had a lemon taste to it. It was refreshing, but not what I am used to. read more

Malt - Fish and Chips - New American Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

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This resturant is so delicious . We had the roasted corn chicken tomato Special Soup of the day . So good. The cod risotto was so yummy and for dessert the Malt Bomb is a must eat ! The service was amazing . We would definitely dine here again for sure! read more

Malt - New American Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

I was a little nervous about this place, some of the reviews were mixed, and Yelp seems to like every restaurant in Newport. Short version - we ended up very pleased with the overall experience and quality. Long version - we went during Winterfest, and had a reservation. Based on the other restaurants along the same road and even down near the water, it didn't seem like we needed it, but when we got to Malt it was packed! The reservation had been very easy to make, and ended up being well worth it. The venue itself, as others have noted, was very loud. Small place and it was very busy, so that shouldn't be surprising. The lighting was a little too dim. May have been going for romantic, but I just felt like I was in the shadows. How's the temp on the pork? No idea. (Delicious, however!) The beer selection...pretty damn good. Not much that I was crazy interested in, but plenty of solid options in the 30 or so they had on tap. Quite a few beers on the list that I'd take off if it was up to me, but still a solid list, and I suppose you need to leave a handful of options for customers who aren't as excited as me about the absurd micro-brewery explosion that's sweeping the nation :) For food, we were both very pleased. The lady hesitated on the swordfish, and I convinced her to try it there. Good idea. So good. Perfectly done so it was still tender, moist and flavorful. Kale on the side. Kale. And it was good. Good Kale. Don't say that often. Hmmpff. Anyway, enough about the bites I stole from my date. My meal was a bone-in pork chop with Brussels sprouts, some bits of bacon, and sweet potato puree. Equally pleased with that one. Neither appears on the menu as I write this, but I'd recommend them both if they reappear, so keep an eye out! Wish we could have stayed longer, the drinks looked really good. Maybe next time! read more

Malt - Pork chop, with sweet potato puree, apple, brussel sprouts and bacon - New American Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

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After hearing rave reviews from our friends for years, we finally stopped into the bar at Malt this past week. SO GLAD WE DID! The Irish owner, and young Irish woman working there are extremely nice, professional, funny, all that you want from a bar/dining experience. This place was very busy, and for good reason. We scored two seats at the bar, and immediately felt like we were back in Ireland at a cozy Irish gastro pub. Creative and delicious cocktail lists, with house made bitters and fruit purees, I had a blackberry bramble something and it was divine. Great beer selection as well. We started off with the chowder, and calamari. They are my litmus tests for Newport pubs, if they don't nail those two iconic standards, I usually don't have much hope for their other entrees. Seriously, the best chowder I've had in Newport. Fresh, creamy, filled with clams and perfectly cooked potatoes, just enough dill. Sublime. The calamari was good as well, the sauce was a little heavy on the sweetness, for me. But my husband loved it. Then we had the lobster ravioli, they were running a Valentine's week special I guess, and it sounded amazing. I've been craving lobster since we don't always get the New England lobsters out in Oregon, there's just nothing like that sweet, decadent NE lobster, and they nailed this dish. I love when you can still taste the natural lobster sweetness, and it's not masked by heavy cream sauces, etc. The chef balanced the creamy sauce perfectly with the lobster filled raviolis. AMAZING. I hope they keep that special on their menu. I'd literally have it at least once a week. So few restaurants make lobster ravioli like that, balanced, succulent and perfectly cooked pasta. Fabulous. We were so impressed we kept ordering dishes, we were obviously hungry that night! We had the potato croquettes with aged cheddar, they were perfectly cooked and flavored. Everything we had was great. I LOVE when that happens. We love to cook, but I am so tired of it after being in quarantine over the last two years, wearing masks etc., it just wasn't the same going out, but it was lovely to be out again, we felt normal, had fun, and ate awesome food. We will definitely be back. Thank you for a great evening Malt! read more

Mixed feelings here. My clams with chourico were delicious. Clam chowder, great, but seemed to only have one clam. We had a reservation and were promptly sat at a wobbly table and broken chair. We asked to move and were told they had to check the other reservations. It was us and 1 other table at the restaurant and we had a reservation as well.... why not switch our table? We had a reservation for a 50th bday. Although not acknowledged... We were finally able to move and ordered. Drinks very expensive, (New York pricing... $15 per cocktail) and the petit filet....well, petit like a waif supermodel. The menu said petit, not 2 oz..... mashed were just okay, and the asparagus was overcooked and boring. read more

Malt - Chourico Littlenecks - New American Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

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Really cool pub with good fish and chips, burgers and other bar food. I came here for brunch on a Saturday with four others. We sat at the bar. It was not packed. The bartender greeted us promptly and got us drinks rather quickly. The ambience is really casual, but also really nice and well-kept. I ordered the fish and chips and it was really good. The batter had a nice crunch and the cod was delicious. The tartar sauce was tasty as well. Two others got Malt burgers and really liked it. The other two got the pork Benedict and really liked it. For dessert we shared a molten chocolate cake with ice cream. It was literally divine. I will think about that dessert for a long time. I would definitely come back to eat and drink here. The prices are not terrible either. read more

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Excellent calamari, fish & chips and cod risotto! Definitely come here! Madison provided excellent service! Yummy!!! read more

Had a great visit catching up with old friends.Very warm and welcoming staff. Great just to have an easy drink in a not overrun bar. Thanks guys. read more

Malt - Awesome hot chocolate and Guiness of course - New American Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

Had a nice dinner here during the Kentucky derby and Celtics game. Small and fun atmosphere. Decent drink list - espresso martini, malt Whitman, and wild child all solid. Potato croquettes and cod risotto were great. read more

I usually really enjoy Malt. The food and liquor choices are excellent. But today, the bartender is phoning it in. She is not engaged and isn't making drinks the way they are described on the menu. For example, I ordered a "New Mexican", which is supposed to be anejo tequila, a fire roasted jalapeño, lime juice, fresh berries, and agave nectar. Instead, I got silver tequila, no roasted jalapeño, and simple syrup. Why? "Because it tastes better" than what's on the menu. Really? Then tell me that when I order instead of letting me down when you deliver it. Her version was meh. read more

Malt - New American Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

We. LOVE. Malt! The guys at the True North sailing shop recommended it to us for good fish and chips. They were able to accommodate our party of 6 with a reservation in their back room which is AWESOME for small parties (and could have easily fit 10-12 people). Their beer list is great as were the wine offerings by the glass. I love a chenin blanc, and they can be hard to come by, but Malt's was lovely. The thai shrimp nacho appetizer is so so so good. Definitely perfect to split between 2-3 people. The sauce on that is so creamy and wonderful. Our crew was really into the fish and chips, and one subbed regular chips for truffle fries. That was the right call, let me tell you. I decided to go with the pan roasted cod risotto which featured a mushrooms and a beurre blanc sauce. It was heavenly. For dessert, we had to go with the Malt Bomb, and all I'll say is do not walk, run to the Malt Bomb. This felt like an underrated placed to me. It's a quick walk over from Thames and they're doing everything right. I'd go back in a heartbeat. Thank you Malt! read more

Our family had dinner at Malt this week. When we walked in you could tell it was a relaxed and friendly place. We started with the goat cheese croquettes which were a favorite. We all had something different for dinner but my arugula salad with hazel nuts and grilled shrimp was fantastic. We ended by sharing the crème brûlée cheesecake. Parking is easy. Prices are reasonable. People are friendly. We'll definitely go back. Thank you Malt for a great evening ! read more

Thai shrimp nachos are the best like none other! Great good!! I think this restaurant caters to natives of the area! Thai read more

Visiting Newport for a birthday weekend. My wife and I enjoy a nice dinner, so we spent some time researching. Malt seemed that it would be a good choice based on the reviews. We had a 7pm reservation, and were seated quickly. We had a choice: high top table in the room closest to the bar, or a regular table in the the narrower room. Noise level in the room closest to the bar was pretty high, so we chose the regular table. Restaurant was steady, but not overly busy. Probably running at about 80%. We ordered two cocktails, both pretty good. We also ordered the chickpea fritters. These were underwhelming, and a bit dry. Have had better. For entrees, I ordered the Cod Risotto. The fish was cooked perfectly, but the risotto lacked flavor. Pretty bland. As I ate it, I kept thinking that someone forgot to add salt. So, OK, but wouldn't go back for this dish. My wife ordered the Coq Au Vin. This was the best dish of the night. The chicken was tender and came off the bone easily, the polenta was good, as were the few chunks of carrots and potato. The sauce was excellent. Rich and flavorful. The service was less than expected. The waitress checked in only once and it was just after our entrees arrived, so her "how is it?" was a bit premature. We didn't have a chance to answer after we had actually been eating (maybe that was the strategy). We also noticed that the wait staff was substantial for the size of the restaurant, so we would have expected a bit more attention. The wait staff seemed to congregate near the service station near the bathrooms every few minutes and talk among themselves, seemingly more interested in gossiping with one another (we were seated close to this area) than in the customers. Not what we expected from an upscale restaurant. So, if you're looking for a nice place to spend your hard earned money for a nice dinner, keep looking. Atmosphere: OK, a bit cramped, a bit noisy in room near bar. Food: OK (Coq Au Vin a bright spot) Service: Disappointing (inattentive; more interested in each other than the customers) Recommend or Return: Unlikely read more

What a great environment. Cozy, comfortable, not loud and what a fantastic dinner we had. Someone had told us about this place and said they had amazing espresso martinis. Had to try just because of that. Yes - martini delicious but the food was incredible. We had the Thai Shrimp Nachos - not your ordinary nachos. That could be a meal. We also had the baked cod risotto and the short rib. I cannot recommend this restaurant enough. So many more things to try. Can't wait to go back! read more

We had friends visiting for the weekend and came here Friday night. Always a good meal, drinks, and great service at Malt!

Malt might not look as fun as The Fifth Element bar & grill across the way, but the menu is wayy better if you're looking for a great dinner!! We started with the Thai Shrimp Nachos which everyone on Yelp recommended and they were so full of flavor, I wish they came in a bigger size! The Fish and Chips were also some of the best we've had! The portion of fish was huge and it had a light fried coating. It came with jojos instead of regular fries, and a small side of coleslaw. We tried the Peach Salad, which also had arugula, watermelon, and feta. It was a nice and light summer salad. We also ordered Grilled Steak Panini and upgraded the side to truffle fries, which were nice and crispy but didn't taste that much like truffle so would not recommend. The Pan Roasted Cod Risotto was also creamy and good. The fish was light and flaky. For dessert, we all just shared the Malt Bomb, which was a decadent way to finish off the meal. The service was fantastic and I would definitely recommend Malt if you're coming to Newport! read more

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