John is the man! We came for a late dinner and drinks, the pizza was good my girlfriend loved the empanadas. Great service, we will be back! read more

My experience involved this bar's music and the owner's handling of a complaint. During a visit with our newborn, we rented an apartment above the bar from the same owner. Music thumped into the apartment and continued past the apartment's own stated 10PM quiet hours. We live in NYC and are familiar with and comfortable with normal downtown city noise. This wasn't normal downtown traffic or people talking outside: I went downstairs to the bar, checked, and confirmed that it was playing the same song we could hear upstairs (Out of my Head, by Fastball). I also inquired about the music there. The owner attributed the problem to another bar across the street. He then provided the Newport police number and wrote, "Feel free to make a complaint to the Newport PD about noise," adding, "They act quickly." Having taken the time late at night to check the music's source, I thought his steering toward a police complaint against another establishment troubling. He later said our complaint was about "street noise," even though I specifically told him it was his own music. A downtown location is one thing. Bar music where you can hear each individual song reverberating through an apartment is another. read more

We came for dinner with our family and were a disappointed that there weren't kid friendly options. 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. read more

Delicious pizza & I loved the habanero marg! They moved to a different late night dinner menu around 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. read more

Tavern On Broadway - American Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

I chose Tavern on Broadway because they are pet friendly at their outdoor dining tables. It was nice being able to sit outside on a nice evening and watch passersby. The waitress got my pup a water bowl. I ordered the fried fish sandwich. It was really tasty. I ended up eating all of it. read more

Came here on a whim during a small weekend getaway in the area, and was so pleased with our decision. Excellent chill vibes, 90s music and friendly bartenders. Great local beers and quirky glasses. Decent bathroom. read more

Tavern On Broadway - American Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

Nice local beer selection at reasonable prices. If you're into whisky, you'll find every type here including a bunch you probably never knew about before. Chill vibe helpful bartenders. What's not to love? read more

Tavern On Broadway - Blueberry ale - American Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

Stopped in here after dinner the first Tuesday in September. Seemed like they have a good amount of regulars which is great. We sat at the bar and had a few drinks. The bartender was awesome! She even noticed me taking a picture of our drinks and showed me how to make the cider look better for the photo. Overall a great experience m! read more

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Perfect off the main drag location. Best kept secret in town! Amazing food for incredibly reasonable prices. Best Irish whiskey selection I've ever seen. Service was top notch. Got to meet John and hear great stories. If we lived locally, we'd be there every night. read more

Oysters for a $1 on Wednesdays! Ambiance of the bar was nice, bar seating and a ton of indoor seating. Pub is well lit with large windows so a lot of natural lighting. Bar was great, had a good variety on tap. Ask about their rotating sours and ciders! Service was decent but a little slow with orders, which could just be due to the fact that it was very busy! read more

Tavern On Broadway - Dozen oysters - American Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

We had a great time. The food was very good. Service was wonderful We started with ribs and fried rice. My friend had caprice sandwich. I had the burger. They only had chocolate cake which was dense and good I would go again read more

Always lively with a friendly crowd, excellent beer selection, and tasty bar food. Perfect for starting a night out or hanging with friends on a weekend read more

Unacceptable Discrimination - We Were Ignored Entirely I had a disturbing experience at Tavern on Broadway in Newport, RI, that I feel compelled to share. I visited with three Black women (All of us active duty Navy) we were the only Black patrons in the bar at the time. We were seated by a hostess, but from the moment we sat down, we were completely ignored. Other guests (who were not people of color) came in after us and were served promptly, while no one came to our table -- not even to take a drink order. We approached the hostess desk multiple times and were told each time that someone would be right with us. That never happened. Staff walked by us, looked at us, and continued serving others. The most disturbing part: some staff members laughed and looked directly at us after one of our follow-ups, as if they had no intention of serving us at all. It was humiliating and clearly intentional. No one should ever experience that kind of treatment, especially in 2025. I can't speak to others' experiences here, but for us, the message was loud and clear: we were not welcome. (RESPONSE To owners comment) Hi Jim, I appreciate the response but I have to be honest. What you described is not what actually happened. The restaurant was not busy during the time we were there. I have photos that show multiple open tables and very few guests. We were seated and completely ignored while other people who came in after us were immediately served. We followed up with the hostess more than once and each time we were told someone would be right with us. That never happened. Staff walked by us, looked directly at us, and continued serving others. Some even laughed after one of our follow-ups. That did not feel like a case of being understaffed. It felt intentional and targeted. We are a group of active duty Navy members who simply wanted to sit down for a meal. Instead we were treated like we did not belong. I am not posting this to argue but to be truthful about what we experienced. I hope your team reflects and takes real action so no one else is made to feel the way we were. read more

Tavern On Broadway - Bar entrance - American Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

We came here for lunch on a weekend getaway trip to Newport. The Buffalo garlic Parmesan wings were absolutely delicious!!! The burger was mediocre and the fries came out a little hard. read more

Tavern On Broadway - Buffalo garlic Parmesan wings and a burger - American Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

Of all the restaurants I had researched before my trip to Newport, this was the one I was looking forward to the most. They had a lobster roll that was more reasonably priced compared to other restaurants. We came during dinner time on a Sunday and there was no wait! There were still several tables occupied. I started off with a Whaler's Rise APA, and my wife had the Shipyard pumpkin ale. With no hesitation, I went with the lobster roll. The sandwich was different in that it was on a hamburger bun. The sandwich was awesome, and the fries were just as good. We enjoyed our experience here so much we came back on Tuesday. The restaurant has a cool set up and wasn't too loud. If I lived in this area this would probably be a regular hangout. Highly recommend a visit! read more

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Enjoyed the experience here overall. Service was good. Food, lemon pepper wings were excellent. The poutine was a little underwhelming the potato size was a little too big and was a bit bland. It would be better with smaller size fries. The Tavern Lager was good. The inside decor and ambiance is pretty nice and not what you expect from the outside. read more

Came here with family while in town, and it was an ok experience. Server was nice but delayed most of the time we were there. Food was typical bar food but good prices. One thing that did stand out was the French onion soup, that was pretty good! The tavern looks exactly as described, a tavern. You almost feel like you should be part of a crew on a ship. The whole experience was very very casual. I think this place is more for those stopping by for a drink and a snack and not a sit down meal. read more

Tavern On Broadway - French onion soup - American Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

A great spot during my recent trip to Newport! I went with my Airbnb host for wine and oyster night and this spot was fantastic. Super fun location and a more local vibe than some of the other places you find in a tourist heavy town. My oysters were fantastic and the staff very accommodating. I like the "old school" kind of decor and appreciate their eclectic menu. Other members of my party enjoyed pizzas and sandwiches, all of which looked great. A spot I'd stop by again in a future trip to Newport! read more

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Solid food, bad service. Went in buck a shuck to order two dozen oysters and two bowls of chowder. We were seated for 10min before someone asked an order, and took 15 min for beers. Over an hour for soup and raw bar food. Probably because their bar tender is their oyster shucker. If you have two hours to kill this is the spot, if not, look elsewhere. read more

Fire the Cook! We ordered the Bavarian Pretzel, Fig and Goat cheese pizza, and New York Strip Steak with a Bullet Rye Manhattan. Bavarian Pretzel: Fantastic, would come back for this! Fig and Goat cheese Pizza: Terrible, my wife and I each ate one slice of this. Overcooked, too much fig jam, soggy crust, absent goat cheese. Also had mozzarella!? Was terrible, take it off the menu! NY Strip: I ordered Medium Rare, it came out Medium Well and completely devoid of any seasoning. Fried finger like potatoes and side salad were fine. Manhattan was fine. No issues to report with service and the atmosphere was good. read more

By far one of me and my husbands favorite spots to dine in our local hometown! Nice warm lighting creating an inviting atmosphere, great music playing overhead, great selection of beer and cocktails, delicious food and you can't beat the service here! Highly recommend!!! Keep in mind its Newport, R.I and this place is located on Broadway so parking is scarce. We parked a half mile or so away and walked, totally worth it! read more

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Walked in and we were seated by the bartender and there were 3 people at the bar and 3 tables with people, including us. We were told our waitress would be over shortly and we finally saw her about 10 minutes later. We ordered our food and two bottles of beer. It took about 10 more minutes to get our beers because the waitress and bartender were chatting. We finally got our drinks and the food showed up about 2 minutes later. Our orders were both wrong. I got a box for my food and without asking if we wanted another drink or anything else she dropped the check. The floors and tables were also dirty and covered in crumbs. Absolutely terrible. read more

Food, service, and ambiance were awesome. Had a fish sandwich for lunch here which was delicious. Then had a gathering of about 15 people for a "drinks and apps" style celebration. We had a selection of wings which were all tasty! The ribs were FABULOUS! Then a selection of pizzas which were delicious. Kat served our party and did a fabulous job of keeping us fed and hydrated! Shay was so helpful when reserving the time and date for our celebration. Highly recommend! read more

Food was decent but beer was warm, and waitress was SUPER rude. Would come back again if not for her. (Kathleen C)

The best fish and chips I have ever had. The crust was just perfect, because you could actually find the fish in there. The fish was fresh and tasty as were the fries. My mom enjoyed the spring rolls that were on special. Beer options were great and so was the service. read more

Tavern On Broadway - American Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

ehh it was alright if im being honest. The meal itself was kinda plain really the only good thing in the plate was the pickle. Don't get the burger or if you do ask for it seasoned well or something. Service was alright dude only checked on us 2 times. read more

You're not welcome if you're from out of town. The hostess seats you on a bench shared with a stack of jackets. The waitress never smiles, disinterested and doesn't bother to tell you the specials. The food is mediocre, the drink menu not memorable. Stay on Thames St for outstanding service, fresh and delicious food. read more

Nice beer selection, solid menu, and a charming and fun atmosphere. Loved the dark walls and windows and the decor. The soba noodle salad was so tasty and with the side of fresh cod - fantastic. The pizza was a bit saucy but the poutine was super cheesy and the sauce was good. Overall, very nice dinner. Service was friendly and patient. read more

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Had lunch today. Cobb salad with chicken. Was absolutely delicious. The bartender was friendly and attentive. It was also cool and comfortable. read more

Came here during the blizzard of '22. Great atmosphere inside the bar. It was packed. Service was very good. Got the hot toddy which was Aok and the empress drink which was refreshing. Also the the green tea shots which were excellent. For food, the Cajun wings were pretty good although the burger was Aok. Fries were very good. Overall very good experience. read more

Tavern On Broadway - people sitting at tables in a dimly lit restaurant - American Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

Managed to scoot in here after a long drive and a big appetite. Staff was very friendly. The place is clean but loud. It has a sports bar on one side and dinning area on the other. You can see the TV's from the dining area. The menu is flavorful and diverse. We had the French dip (good but not french dip flavors), Buffiyaki chicken wings (good but not a lot of teriyaki flavor), and Nachos (So good! Stole the show. Would come back for nachos and drinks and try new food). Overall a solid 4 stars for flavorful food and an overall good experience. read more

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One night we decided to take a big night out in town, booked an Uber and found ourselves downtown. We had looked through yelp to see where we could get craft cocktails and good bites, and unfortunately thought Tavern on Broadway was our spot, but we were wrong. We started with a reservation, and they tried to seat us towards the windows which were open and streaming in cigarette smoke from the street. Thankfully we were able to request a table towards the back, but it caused obvious consternation with the seating hostess. Regardless we remained optimistic and opened the menus. The menu was pretty broad, so we started with a beer and a wine, and ordered some wings while we pondered. When the wings arrived, they looked pretty bland, and then once we ate them, we realized they were just as bland as they looked. The wings were dry, chewy, and had almost no sauce. For our entrees, I ordered the pasta with pesto, and he got a dip with fries, and they were both dismal. My pasta was so overcooked, I didn't even have to chew it for it to fall apart into a pile of mush in my mouth. The flavor of the sauce was bland and lacked any discernible pesto notes like garlic or basil, and just reminded me of green pasta water. The dip was no better, with stringy meat, and grainy, obviously pre-frozen fries. When the server came back to us with plates mostly untouched, he asked us how everything tasted. I was honest with him that we were not interested in continuing to eat it, so he offered to remake the dishes for us. We declined, and told him nicely that we would just like our checks. While we waited, we made reservations elsewhere, and after that had a very nice second shot at dinner at the White Horse Tavern. Take it from me, do not waste your time here. Food was terrible, service was just as bad, and the ambiance was nonexistent. Skip our first step and go straight to making a reservation elsewhere and eating there. Such a shame too, this place has a stellar location, and could really do good business if they just put some effort in! read more

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We went back here tonight for dinner, and I have to say that it has improved a ton since I went there last year. I think that they got a new chef, and you can definitely tell! The quality of the food has improved in a very noticeable way, and if this chef keeps working there, I will be glad to go back for more meals! Tonight, I had a burger, which was smaller and less meatloafy than its predecessor. It was very tender and flavorful, and served on a pillowy brioche bun with cheddar cheese, mixed greens, and tomato. Simple, classic, and well prepared. I also subbed the sweet and spicy Honey Sriracha Brussels Sprouts for the fries, and that's honestly the way to go with side dishes. The fries are just okay, but the Brussels Sprouts pack a flavorful punch with a crispy exterior coated in the greatest sauce I've ever had. Yummmmmm. Other standouts from the appetizer menu are the tender and crisp Calamari, coated in an addictive housemade Thai chili sauce, and the Garlic Parm wings, which add a powerful dose of Italian inspired flavor to this bar staple. So good, and very reasonably priced as well. Speaking of reasonable prices.. Tavern is awesome when it comes to meal deals! They do appetizers half price Monday-Saturday, Buck A Shuck nights for oysters and raw bar, and a Wednesday Date Night special - 3 courses for 2 with a bottle of wine for $45.. you can't really beat that, especially in a town like Newport, where a lot of places can get pricy. They definitely cater to a more local crowd, and the restaurant can be boisterous at times - don't come here if you're looking for an intimate, quiet evening. But if you're good with an extensive menu that has something for everyone, plus many creative cocktails and draft beers, Tavern is a place worth checking out. Extra thanks to Nicole & Donald for taking care of our dinner party tonight! read more

This is an awesome oyster raw bar in the heart of Newport on Broadway. The service staff was outgoing and helpful and the food was delicious. They have an excellent selection of local and regional oysters and a great collection of beers on tap. I definitely will be coming back here with my friends again and again. read more

Didn't eat there but my friend ranted about This hidden jewel in Newport. The Bartenders are not only sooo friendly, but also ver handsome, so I was just happy to order my drink and stare.. At the paintings behind the Bartenders!! Drinks were great!! ordered a Mojito and they had the fresh mint! prices were very good considering Newport is tourist season. I want to go back on Wednesday when the Raw Bar is Buck a Shuck. Ambiance is great. I love their chandeliers!! read more

Tavern On Broadway - Miller Beers $2 But I had That Mojito! - American Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

Downtown Newport may look a little different these days, but it sure does still taste delicious! We made our reservations for outside patio seating and it was such a perfect night for it. Pro tip- definitely make your reservations at the beginning of the week. Everything fills up so fast! We started with oyster shooters sinces it was Kali's birthday and then moved on to some raw bar. Native Littlenecks and Shrimp Cocktail- so summer, so perfect! For our meals, we shared the Soba Noodle Salad Special and the Fig and Goat Cheese Pizza with carmelized onions, arugula and balsamic reduction. The pizza was sweet and satisfying. The salad was amazing as well. The Tavern On Broadway is located in the heart of Newport's Historic District in a completely renovated 200 year old colonial building. There are so many fun spots around it as well. Definitely stop by The Fastnet Pub after. It's on the other side of the street. It's always a great time at The Fastnet as well. Until next time, Newport! Cheers! read more

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Best cheesecake in Newport! I had the ribs and onion rings which were both great. If you are looking for a place that has good ambiance and delicious food, this place is the place to go! read more

I have a few favorites here. Some food are great and some are okay. Only have been here twice so far. This place reminds me of a spot in SD . Now I would have given this 2or 3 if we're talking about fast service but this spot is where u dine in to relax, talk, drink ( My food came 50 mins late so I had to rush eating ) I only gave my self an hour anyways. Server was nice and friendly so it's always a plus. Yes I will come back but next time with more time and actually just chill then maybe I'll enjoy this experience more. read more

Tavern On Broadway - Pork belly, taco Tuesday - American Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

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Very nice spot for a quick drink. I liked the mule on draft. Would go back for food. Very quick to pay with all servers having a device to close you out. read more

Best brunch in Newport-Nope. Look at the menu before you chose to eat here. Home fries are french fried. Service was just ok. read more