Great spot for a midday drink. Did not eat on our visit to the Pearl but we did have a few yummy cocktails with a fabulous view on a rainy day in Newport. Don't miss this stop for a good nautical vibe and beverage. read more

The Black Pearl - Morning screwdriver on a rainy day - Seafood Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

I would not come back here and I'm not sure why this place is so popular other than it's location. We ordered three clam chowders which were a great consistency and had a decent amount of clams in them but this restaurants specialty is to add dill to their chowder which makes it taste like a dill chowder with clams in it. This is not exactly what Im looking for when I order clam chowder. We also got the brussel sprouts and a salad and the Brussels had this sweet spicy sauce on them. They were so overcooked they were mushy and whatever additional spices they put in them really conflicted and started to bother my stomach. The salad leaves were so wilted it looked and sort of tasted like it had been sitting out for hours. The service here was fantastic. The servers were incredibly kind and helpful and quick and I felt welcomed for sure. read more

The Black Pearl - Brussels in the back - Seafood Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

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Mussels in broth - fantastic. Baked oysters - delicious Lobster Rolls - huge (served cold which I wasn't expecting but great nonetheless Sam was a great server. A little dark inside and tables are rather close to each other but we struck up a lovely convo with the people next to us. read more

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I stopped into the Black Pearl for a quick bite. It was a little crowded but we were seated in less than 10 minutes. We were seated in the back of the restaurant which only had a few tables in use. It took a while for our server to stop by and take our order as well as give us the check. We were on a time crunch as we only had a few hours off the ship. I ordered a cup of clam chowder. The soup was hot and tasty with a reasonable amount of clams. I loved the decor of the restaurant as it felt like you were on a ship. Besides the show service, I enjoyed lunch at the Black Pearl. read more

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Food and service were good. Disappointed by the size of the draft beers - I'd guess 8oz pours. Overall good experience though. They have a kids menu, just not published but the usual items you'd expect. read more

The Black Pearl - Spicy crab appetizer - Seafood Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

Love the dark ambiance in here! Stopped in for a quick midday drink at the bar. We did have to wait a bit as they were pretty busy and it was a Friday, but once we received our drinks they were super cold and refreshing! Definitely will be back to try the food! read more

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So good!!! They take reservations but note they are only for the indoor space. For outdoor seating across the way, you try your luck with the queue. On a blazing hot day, we were fine with sitting indoors - plus they seated us next to the back Dutch door with the top open so we could still see outside - perfect combination! Our server was attentive and clearly knew the menu well. For entrees we had the salmon and cod, and for sides we got the couscous, cauliflower and pasta alfredo for our little guy. Everything was delicious!!! We'd happily run back the entire experience. Thanks to The Black Pearl for a great dinner! read more

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We stopped at their patio bar to split a cup of clam chowder. It was really good with a unique blend of spices I've never had in a chowder. It was a really cool atmosphere to sit outside and enjoy a cocktail and some soup read more

The Black Pearl - Black Pearl Chowder - Seafood Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

Almost decided just to give it three stars, but it is a lovely place to to sit and watch the waterfront and be seen. We went for an early dinner as we had a sunset cruise coming up later. The outside tables are first come first serve. I had read very good things about the muscles appetizer and while they were tasty, the sauce was not "" drinkable as some people had mentioned I felt it was much too thin and could have been reduced some and perhaps it would've been much better. My husband had the clam chowder which had a few chewy clams and not a ton of them. We also had the clams casino which were tasty but on the small side for sure. Overall, it was lovely and a great place to sit, but the food was not over the top fabulous. read more

The Black Pearl - Area - Seafood Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

We were looking for a reasonably priced restaurant on our recent outing to Newport We passed several locations on the Bowens wharf that were pricey and not child friendly. We inquired at the open air Black Pearl if they had a children's menu - they didn't have it printed but the hostess told us what they offered. We had a wonderful lunch on the lovely appointed outdoor patio of Burger, Chowder, Cesar Salad, Cod wrap & grilled cheese for our little. Everything was wonderfully prepared with excellent service by Debralee! We didn't feel rushed or like we were in a tourist trap, it was a beautiful experience. Highly recommend. read more

Out at the the annex after the Nor'Easter after taking ferry down from PVD, had some cocktails...enjoyed good conversation & sights of the yachts & boats on the harbor read more

Awsome place outside great food and drinks right on the canal Freindly people. Right on the middle of the busy area. read more

The Black Pearl - Toasted corn beef sand - Seafood Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

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Service by Tiffany was outstanding and location of eating Alfresco was great but food was just blah for me. Ceaser Salad was just overloaded with anchovy paste. Not a fan. Luckily I order a steak with it so I got to enjoy that. Clams Casino weren't good My wife ordered the charcuterie board appetizer, which we all enjoyed. Very limited menu for non seafood lovers, so she ordered a basic Chopped Salad which was just ok. My friends enjoyed the lobster roll and fish wrap. Just disappointed with the experience especially the price. After a 25% tip for the four of us, it was $324... and only had a total of 5 drinks. Not going back for food but the location is good to grab a drink.... In the heart of Newport waterfront. read more

My first clam chowder! Nice and hot! Mussels were a good white cream sauce, but a little too "creamy" for my liking, but hubby loved them. The bartender was so nice and everything came out fast! Enjoyed our little snack and drinks here :) read more

The Black Pearl - Mussels Black Pearl - Seafood Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

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Just stopped by at 10am for a drink at the outdoor bar - nice bartender and good drinks!! Loved being right on the water! read more

The Black Pearl - Mimosa and Guiness - Seafood Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

Quick service, good food, expectable prices. This is a tourist town, expect prices that reflect that. $14 for my kale salad, which was great! My boyfriend got the oysters and clam chowder and was very pleased. Can't come to RI and not get oysters, right? He said they were the best he has ever had. Wish we could have sat outside on their adorable patio, but we were in a time crunch. read more

The Black Pearl - Kale salad - Seafood Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

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This is a beautiful restaurant at the Newport waterfront. The inside is cozy and tastefully decorated the service was good. We got several appetizers - the muscles were my favorite, and I would recommend them to anyone. They came with a delicious butter sauce. We also got the oysters, which were OK, but not my favorite and a little expensive. I also tried the clam chowder which was very good - eight dollars for a cup. I also enjoyed the burger. It was thick and juicy and came with a lot of fries overall a little expensive but I would recommend coming here and trying it out as it is one of Newport's most well-known restaurants. read more

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Excellent restaurant and worth a visit. The atmosphere is very cozy and some of the seating can be a bit tight. Lighting is dim and warm. Service was friendly and food arrived promptly after ordering. Probably one of the better clam chowders in the New England area in my opinion. Similar flavors to what one might find at the Sail Loft in Boston, but with more clams in the soup and less potatoes, which is a big plus. Clam Chowder - Excellent clam chowder, not overly watery or thick. Good consistency with plenty of clams in the soup. Clean and delicious. Definitely worth an order. Tavern Burger - Solid burger cooked medium. Bacon was thick cut and toppings in the burgers were all fresh. Tastes of a backyard grill on the meat which was awesome and added to the flavor profile. Corned Beef Reuben - Amazing corned beef sandwich with delicious slaw. Bread was not overly toasted or thick. Plenty of meat in the sandwich. Overall an amazing entree. Fries that come with this meal are properly cooked and seasoned. Cod Wrap - This was a delicious wrap with a reasonable portion of cod and slaw. Wrap wasn't in any way dry and had plenty of "juice" from the fish and slaw. Overall, this was a good experience. All the food was great. Staff is friendly and attentive. It was a good enough experience that we stopped by a second night, unfortunately, it seems they experienced some shortages because they had run out of the chicken pot pie and corned beef reuben on the second night, which happened to be what I wanted to order. All else was great. read more

The Black Pearl - Corned Beef Reuben and Cod Wrap - Seafood Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

Had to stop in and try the Black Pearl's well reviewed clam chowder. And I am glad I did. The BP had tavern seating, a dining room as well as a large outdoor patio-it was a beautiful day so we opted for outdoors. Along with the fore mentioned chowder, my better half ordered a lobster roll and we shared some raw oysters. Let's begin with the chowder-it was definitely something unique to it. Perhaps dill as well as another flavor (sweet) thats difficult to pinpoint. A guess could be brandy or rum they used when creating a roux. Packed with claims and just enough potatoes, it was outstanding. The lobster roll was very good-a great buttered split roll although I prefer my lobster a little less dressed. A few of my oysters could have benefitted from better shucking but they were briny and delicious. Service was prompt and our server handled her tables expertly. A great day eating superb food. Highly recommended. read more

The Black Pearl - Seafood Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

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Aside from the initial service, this place fell intensely short. The food here was cold, lacked flavor. This was actually the first meal where I couldn't even eat most of it. We had ordered the fish and that was hard as a rock. The fries did not have any flavor to them and were cold and disappointing. The burger was OK but really not that good. Pasta was subpar. The so-called famous clam chowder that is pasted all around town as being the Best from Rhode Island wasn't really up to snuff. The ambience is what sells this place because it is both indoors and outdoor outdoors and on a nice beautiful day it's great to be on banister's wharf but really that is all that it has going for it. read more

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Michael, the bartender made our stop so enjoyable. He was very courteous very informative and just a joy. We have the chowda and the Narragansett Lager. If you're here on a cruise or just visiting Newport, make this a stop for sure. Ambience is truly Rhode Island. read more

The Black Pearl - Bar - Seafood Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

Chris, our waiter/server seated us quickly, first time here, Aaaagh we had to go to the Black Pearl, for Jack Sparrow ya know..... Black Pearl Clam chowder, Oysters, Chicken Pot Pie Gotta return, the Clam Chowder is......in a word...best I've ever had!!! Hands down, coffee and cheesecake for desert, great way to share our 40th anniversary Thank you Christopher read more

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Great view and that's about it. Food was fine but we won't come back. Our server was great but the cooks didn't listen to what she put in for our order so... needless to say it didn't come out as ordered.3 stars for our server and view. 1 star for food! read more

Came here for a dinner while in Newport. We were seated outside which was not my favorite ambiance wise. Just a patio on the middle of the wharf. Inside is also really dark and dreary looking so we chose outside. Food was okay. Clam chowder was good. Someone in our group got a chopped salad which was not chopped at all and not good. Burger was mid. Lobster roll was definitely very very fresh. Our group however wasn't a total fan because it wasn't what we were used to (were used to/prefer the hot lobster rolls). However that's nothing to say about the quality of the lobster. We are not running to come back here anytime soon. Wasn't horrible but not the most memorable either. read more

Been coming to the Black Pearl since the 70s. Does not disappoint. Great Lobster Roll and delicious Clam Chowder on a beautiful day!

Sunday October 4, 2026- tonight while dining at The Black Pearl, a mouse climbed onto my jacket while the jacket was on the bench seat we were sitting in. The mouse was in the dining area and was in direct contact with my clothing. I immediately brought the incident to the restaurant staff's attention. Unfortunately, I was very disappointed by their response. They did not appear particularly concerned and, from my perspective, did not take meaningful action in response to the presence of the mouse. All I got was, "sorry about that." We were so shocked it didn't even occur to us to request a better apology or a refund. We are also concerned about the health code seriousness of the situation. This was reported to the Rhode Island Department of Health - Center for Food Protection, read more

One of my favorite experiences in Newport. Here's the breakdown. Ambiance: 5/5 Important note -- this five out of five is specifically for the outside bar. If you have the opportunity to sit outside in the summer, it is just spectacular. The inside and main restaurant are probably a three out of five by comparison. But if you can snag an outdoor spot, don't think twice. Five out of five. Service: 4/5 Nothing that knocked our socks off. The bartenders weren't the most talkative, but drinks and food came out fast. They're super busy and we'll give them some grace. Gets the job done. Food & Drinks: 5/5 My wife and I came here specifically for drinks and appetizers, so I can't speak to the full menu -- but if the apps are any indication, I imagine the food here is just excellent. We got the John Daly frozen iced tea, and it was so good that we literally left and came back for another one. Perfect summer drink. We also got the clam chowder, and I'm giving this a six out of five -- probably one of the best clam chowders I've ever had in my life. Just perfect. We also got the Parmesan fries which were good, not crazy amazing, but solid. Overall: 5/5 Come here for the outdoor bar experience, the drinks, and the clam chowder. That alone is worth the trip. One of our favorite experiences in Newport and I couldn't recommend it more strongly. read more

I made a reservation and the staff could not have been nicer, our waiter was also very friendly. Clam chowder was delicious. Grilled oysters were good. I was pleasantly surprised by the charcuterie board it had this spiced apple/pear compote that left us wanting more. We were upsold on dessert that unfortunately did not live up to the hype. All good. Great place to people watch. read more

Nice cozy atmosphere, good menu selection for food and drink, friendly service. Had a cup of clam chowder and a Rueben. Both were tasty. The French fries were fresh cut, but soggy. All in all a decent experience and would come back if ever in Newport. read more

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Good spot full of character. Low key, non ripoff place. Ambiance is great. Lots of characters. I've been here a few times and I'll hopefully return several more times. read more

The Black Pearl - Newport Harbor - Seafood Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

Would not recommend! Service was poor. Three of eight dinners served cold. Waiter and manager were not successful in remedining the situation. Server was aggressive. Poor food quality. Poor customer service. Poor display of management.​ read more

Service was poor . Three dinners served cold. Very unfortunate when we asked to warm them up that the server responded in an aggressive manner. Immediately going to tell the rest of the staff that we were not satisfied. Manager attempted to fix the situation. Acknowledged he would deal with the server. we still needed to have the bill adjusted twice to remove the dinners we never received back to our table. Would not recommend! read more

Went back and talked to Patrick as requested. Had another drink and really loved the second experience. Love the outside area especially when the weather was so nice! read more

The Black Pearl - Seafood Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

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Popped in here during our stay in Newport for a light lunch and my first time trying clam chowder, I heard this place was the best! It did not disappoint! I got a cup and it was large and decently priced but I wish I got a bowl because wow!!!! I didn't even need the oyster crackers, there was so much clams in it! I'm gonna be thinking about this for the rest of my life back in Texas! read more

The Black Pearl - Clam Chowder - Seafood Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

The Black Pearl is a great spot on Bannister's Wharf for a meal or a cocktail. They have a large outdoor patio perfect for alfresco dining. The staff was quick and nice. My husband and I decided to split a few appetizers so we got the crab cakes, fries, Caesar salad, and clam chowder. It was a great lunch and I would definitely recommend eating here on your trip to Newport! read more

The Black Pearl - Clam Chowder - Seafood Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

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Came here for Friday night dinner very good. Make sure you make reservations to get in. Definitely try. The clam chowder was awesome. You also have to try the lobster roll sandwich also excellent great place for family and kids and large groups. Definitely put on your bucket list when you come to Rhode Island. read more

I am a native Rhode Islander and frequent Newport often. I go to Black Pearl yearly. Today's experience was less than satisfactory. The outdoor hostess had quite the attitude and was overall unpleasant. After waiting almost an hour we were almost turned away to end up being sat, it was all very chaotic. Our waitress turned our experience around and she was wonderful, but the food was also subpar. Overall, I don't know if I will return. read more

The clam chowder was amazing and lovely service! My husband also had lobster and loved it. read more

The Black Pearl - Clam Chowder 10/10!! - Seafood Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

One star for a pretty ridiculous dress-code policy. We stopped at the outdoor bar hoping to have dinner with my parents and child, but were immediately turned away because I was wearing a tank top. The hostess specifically told us, "We don't allow men with tank tops." What made this especially bizarre was that we had just looked inside and saw women wearing tank tops, along with other guests in athleisure and beachwear-style clothing. I understand dress codes at upscale restaurants, but enforcing a men-only tank-top ban at an outdoor waterfront bar felt unnecessarily pretentious and inconsistent. We went to Wharf Fishhouse Coastal Seafood & Tavern instead and had a great experience--good food, good music, a relaxed atmosphere, and friendly staff. Black Pearl: 1/5. Tank top: apparently too scandalous. read more

We loved this place! Our waitress was amazing and the food was fabulous. We started out with the clam chowder and the Mussels. Get the Mussels.... they were out of this world. The broth and fresh bread added the perfect touch. My fiancé then ordered the lobster role, and I got the cod wrap and we split them. We are big foodies and we both said this was one of our favorite meals ever. read more