We had a great dinner sitting at the chef's counter at Thames Street Kitchen! Watching the kitchen team in action right in front of us made for a super fun, dynamic night. The general vibe and ambiance were lovely; my only minor tweak would be that I wish the lighting was just a bit better/brighter, but the overall experience was fantastic. What made the night extra special was Somer, our server. She was absolutely incredible! She made us feel right at home from the moment we sat down and was so helpful with all of our menu choices. Here is how the food broke down: Bread and Butter: The only real miss of the night we just weren't super impressed with it compared to how strong everything else was. Caesar Salad: Beautifully presented and nice and light. A great way to start. Filet Mignon & Lobster Tail: Chef's kiss! The steak was cooked to perfection, and adding the lobster tail on the side was 100% the right move. Mushrooms: To die for! Seriously, do not skip these. Fingerling Mashed Potatoes: Phenomenal. They were so good I genuinely wish I could have eaten every single bite. Overall, excellent food, top-tier service from Somer, and a fun counter-seat experience. read more

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TSK had such raving reviews I knew I wanted to try it for a treat yourself dinner. I was dining alone and hoping to sit at the bar that had a kitchen view. However, that space is reservation only and you cannot make a reservation for one here. So I was seated at their smaller sports bar with a tv with other solo diners. My server was beyond sweet. I knew I wanted a steak and she was helpful with suggestions. I ended up getting their caesar salad and filet with brown butter sauce. The caesar salad was the most unique presentation of this salad I've ever seen. I loved how it made me think of the beach. It was really fun to mix up and was pretty yummy. I think I was wishing for more in my filet, especially for the price. I asked for medium rare and felt like the outer layer was a bit too crisp for my taste. The sauce was nice and I loved the garlic. I am happy I tried this spot. Make sure to make a reservation if you're two or more. read more

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We had a good experience here but felt that the steak could've been a little better for being a place specializing in steak. It was good but a little underwhelming/underseasoned. Both of our steaks could've have used some more seasoning/a little char. I would also like to see some other options on the menu, like mac and cheese or crab cakes or something a little different. However, the service was excellent and they were very accommodating with my husband's severe gluten and dairy allergies. The waitress was friendly and food came out pretty quickly. Restaurant was clean and had a small outdoor patio seating area on the side. Overall, very good but we expected a little more. read more

TSK Thames Street Kitchen - Filet and hanger steak - New American Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

The food was amazing. One of the best meals I've had. We got the Caesar salad and ribeye which was cooked perfectly. Not pictured was the chocolate pot de creme which was also amazing. We sat at the bar which was fun to watch them cook. It's a really cool atmosphere that feels fancy without the pressure. I'd definitely recommend!!! read more

TSK Thames Street Kitchen - Caesar Salad - New American Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

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We were looking for a restaurant for date night and came across TSK online. After seeing positive reviews, we decided to give it a try. We started with the Caesar salad which was pretty good. We also ordered the bread and butter which was underwhelming for something so simple. For our main course, we had the bone-in ribeye steak. Unfortunately, the steak was chewy which was disappointing, especially for the price. The brown butter sauce was delicious and definitely helped. The restaurant itself is very cute inside. We were hoping to get seats at the bar so we could watch the chefs in action, but even though we ended up at a table, the atmosphere was still enjoyable. read more

TSK Thames Street Kitchen - New American Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

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Ribeye is considered the best cut for a steak and TSK does it right. Recently dined to celebrate a friends birthday and enjoyed a wonder meal again. When craving steak this is one of the best places on the island. Though the menu limited they serve it up right. Ordered the mission cut which is ordered by the ounce and usually serves at least two people. They usually have about 3 weights available. We ordered the 29 ounce cut and was perfect for two. For starters we had the Caesar salad which we shared and is one of my favorites. Ordered the steak medium rare it was cooked to perfection. Very flavorful and tasty and each bite just melted in your mouth. The finishing salts really brought out the flavors. It's accompanied with a sauce of your choice which we chose the horseradish sauce as well as roasted shallots and garlic. We also the mashed potatoes as a side and comfortably served two people and was delicious. Dessert we ordered the chocolate pot a crème which was a silky chocolate mousse. Excellent. The service was amazing and we like to reserve the bar seating as we enjoy watching the chefs in action. read more

TSK Thames Street Kitchen - 29 ounce Mission Cut Ribeye Steak served with horseradish sauce and mashed potatoes in the background. Steak medium rare. - New American Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

We were excited to finally try TSK, as longtime Newport residents who are willing to try somewhere new. Unfortunately, our experience at the Chef's Table was overshadowed by an interaction with our waitress that was, quite frankly, unpleasant. Before we were even properly greeted, we were immediately told that we would not be able to share any of the steaks because they were simply too small. We had not asked whether we could share a steak, which made the comment feel especially unnecessary and strange right from the beginning. She then proceeded to talk us into the very large and expensive ribeye, explaining that it would make more sense for the two of us to order that. We followed her recommendation and ordered the ribeye, which was over $100. The entire interaction felt uncomfortable and unnecessarily pushy, rather than warm or hospitable. The food itself was very good, and I want to be fair about that. We started with the Caesar salad and bone marrow, both of which we enjoyed, and the ribeye was also very good. We unfortunately didn't order any sides because we assumed we would have more than enough food with the ribeye we had been encouraged to order... although the ribeye was mostly bone and fat, the parts we had were very good. Unfortunately, the service changed the tone of the evening for us. Our waitress was not pleasant to us and simply did not make us feel welcome. Continuously took other orders ahead of ours while we waited quietly and respectfully even when we were waiting much longer. We kept big smiles and tried to enjoy our night regardless. It was an odd interaction from start to finish, and we left feeling more uncomfortable than we should have after what was supposed to be a nice dinner. read more

TSK Thames Street Kitchen - New American Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

I was a little leery of TSK Thames Street Kitchen because of a few things we kept seeing creep up in 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. read more

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We had a wonderful time here and was so impressed with the food, cocktails and staff. We enjoyed the bone marrow app, Caesar & wedge salads, filet & NY Strip & the Sticky Toffee Pudding. Summer, our server, did a terrific job and was very attentive & provided great suggestions. I forgot my leftover bag and a member of the staff went outside in the cold to track me down. Very impressive place in all ways!! read more

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Amid a lot of the same old in Newport this inventive little steak house was perfect. Add it to your list! read more

My favorite dining experience in Newport. Amazing steaks (tried filet and hangar) and sides (fingerling mashed potatoes and glazed carrots special). The tomato and burrata special appetizer was one of the few times in my life that I loved the taste of a tomato. Notes: the sides are pretty large...we had 2 for 2 people and had leftovers. The bearnaise butter is literally butter with bearnaise flavor. I'd have preferred a traditional bearnaise sauce but this was still pretty good. read more

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This was our first time at TSK and WOW! What a great spot! Unlike many Newport dining stops, TSK is casual and comfortable. Their menu is short but done so well. Their staff was attentive and friendly, even chatting back to us with questions about how they were cooking the steak (we opted for the bar seat dining option). Would highly recommend for a cozy steak meal! We can't wait to come back! read more

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Came here with a reservation in a Thursday night and this place does not disappoint! we loved having a seat at the bar and watching the open kitchen work. the food was delicious and service was excellent and super fast. we got the mission cut steak (31 ounces) with the bonito brown butter and it was so unique and tasted amazing. the apps were good - we definitely liked the bone marrow and escargot! our one piece of advice would be to make an earlier reservation because they only have a set quantity of the mission cut steak and set sizes, we originally wanted a smaller amount but 31 ounces was the smallest steak they had left. would definitely recommend this place to everyone visiting newport! read more

TSK Thames Street Kitchen - mission cut steak mushroom side - New American Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

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The chicken and the steak is amazing!! Also get the sticky toffee pudding. We came twice in the same week because of how good it was! Make a reservation because it gets packed pretty quick read more

TSK Thames Street Kitchen - New York strip, bone marrow, and artichoke - New American Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

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Went as a group of 4 on Monday night. Made reservation a few days before. First impression is the ambiance. Very Newport quaint and well kept. Cozy, neat, and not pretentious. We ordered family style: - Raviolo: Big single ravioli. Delicious potent flavor but only enough for 1 spoonful each person. Glad we had bread to mop up the sauce. - Marrow and Escargot: Clean, didn't feel heavy. Not as flavorful as the raviolo. Bread was amazing (warm, perfectly toasted thick cut). - Halibut: so soft, we didn't even need a knife to divide it up. - NY strip: lean and nailed the requested temperature (medium rare plus). Amazing with the grilled garlic and horseradish cream. - Mushrooms: delicious side dish with wild looking mushrooms and a subtle cheese. I could eat a second order. - Latkes: crisped perfectly! - Snap Pea Gibson: this cocktail might replace my favorite drink (gimlets). So refreshing: cool, strong, and impressively balanced. Don't let the small cup fool you. All the cheeses and creams were surprisingly not heavy. That said, all 4 of us was full after. Service was no frills: nice, checked in just the right amount of times. I'm not really a $$$ type of diner anymore because few places feel worth the price but TSK delivered. We plan to be back! read more

Wow, amazing! Fantastic service. The scallops and ribeye were excellent. Absolutely get the bonito brown butter sauce with the steak. Martini was top notch. Unpretentious, not touristy and one of the best dinner experiences I've had in a long time. read more

YOU NEED RESERVATIONS TO COME HERE! Do NOT GET UPSET AND LEAVE BAD REVIEWS BC THEY TURN YOU AWAY OR OFFER YOU UNFAVORABLE SEATING/TIMES. We booked weeks out as we are coming from Long Island AND NEVER DISAPPOINTED! Please use common sense and NOT complain noise as well since it's an OPEN KITCHEN AND VERY BUSY RESTAURANT. People are going to talk and have a good time...deal with it! Last time we got the hanger steak this time we got the strip! My wife couldn't finish her meal and I struggled to finish it for her As usual we padded our bill with $15 plus delish cock tails! Our server was amazing! When you order steak you get one choice of dip for the steak! It is actually enough for two people so each person should pick a different one bc sharing is caring! We got the Bearnice Butter and black garlic BBQ. We did the black garlic BBQ in the past so we knew it was good. Bearnice sauce was amazing and we both dipped into that with every bite. We didn't even touch the Black Garlic BBQ We got their mash potatoes which is to die for as well as their broccolini with tahini, almond and bacon. You couldn't even taste the tahini which is good bc my wife doesn't do spicy! WE WILL BE BACK! read more

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The bonito brown butter is a flavor unlike any other. It is the pinnacle of umami. This is a ridiculously unique and delicious meal. If you don't go here you're missing out read more

Food was tasty, staff was very accommodating to my food allergies and everyone was very friendly. You could tell that all their produce and meats are very fresh. Small restaurant with a unique ambience. Parking is difficult so make sure to arrive early to find parking. The restaurant also gets busy fast so a reservation is recommended read more

TSK Thames Street Kitchen - Filet, side of carrots and side of potato latkes - New American Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

Newport has many great restaurants, but this is the best food in town by far. It is pricey, but well worth every penny. Have been here a couple of times. Sat on the patio outdoors the first time and dined indoors on return visits. Bread appetizer is delicious and cocktails are great too. Steaks are cooked to perfection and extremely flavorful. Have had filet mignon as well as NY strip. Definitely get the brown butter Benito sauce. It is probably the best sauce I have ever tasted. For sides I have had potato latkes, roasted shishitos, and glazed carrots. All were top notch. Great service and vibe here as well. Can't think of a single negative thing to say about this place. read more

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Bit shocked by the noise level when we first entered Wednesday night but decided to stay since they had such great reviews on Yelp. Glad we did as every course was a hit...plus wine selection was above average quality. Five stars for service and food. Maybe someday down the line something can be done to lower the noise level....had to yell thru dinner to my husband to be heard. Next time going in warmer weather and sitting outside may help. Loud enough to remove a star... read more

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Second time coming here. The food was just as good as it was last time, and the service was even better. I love that they added a few new things to the menu. Looking forward to our next trip here. The Caesar salad was both creative and tasty! read more

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I just want to say- I feel bad giving one star since I didn't get to eat here, but I am doing so hoping the management sees this and learns from it. If you're going to close for a week, put it on your website, put it on your Google listing, put it where people can actually see it. We visited Newport and this was where we planned to have a nice dinner for a special occasion. Got ready, walked from our hotel, closed. Locked up. No sign on the door, nothing. I double checked and everything said it was open. It was then that I called and got the recording they'd be closed for the week. Really sloppy management mistake , really disappointing. read more

Everything was exceptional. From the apps to the steak and the sides. Can't wait to go back. The viral Caesar salad was delicious, I just wish the topping was more cheese than breadcrumbs. read more

One of the best meals I've had in recent memory. We sat at the bar where you can see the cooks work their 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 read more

Came here for dinner with family and like the atmosphere and service. The energy and vibe of the people were good around. The food was a little hit and miss, one with the concepts and two just lack of flavor. They do basic dishes and just like trendy concepts well, but you have to do a lot to the dish to make taste something. read more

We were looking for a special meal on our weekend in Newport. This is an intimate restaurant with a limited, streamlined menu that clearly evokes confidence and an intention to rise to a higher level. So this review is based on that higher standard. We sat at the Chef's Bar. We were so close to the kitchen that at times it got hot, but it was worth seeing the preparation of all the dishes, especially the meat dishes. The chef and cooks were skilled, competent and confident. The execution was clearly consistent dish after dish, so the staff were executing the chef's vision accurately. Presentation was good. The wait staff also were well trained and attentive, and the wine list had nice selections at reasonable prices. Skill, presentation and wine got the 3 stars here. Where this restaurant missed its mark was on flavor. We had three of the supposed standout dishes and none of them impressed us. The Caesar salad had an inventive presentation in layered form (by assembling in a bowl, then inverting), but it tasted like a milky mess. The anchovy was just a big chunk at the end. Where was the lemon to brighten the dish? There was no bite from properly aged, quality Parmesan or Romano. What did they put into this dressing? The raviolo was our second appetizer. As you slice open the raviolo, an egg yolk spills out. This, admittedly, involves skill and would have impressed me if it was my first time, but I've had that trick about 4 times now (the first time 20 years ago in SF), so now I'm looking for flavor. The choice of flavors here just didn't make sense. The egg yolk should be the star, not just visually, but in terms of flavor. But it gets completely drowned by a soupy carbonara sauce outside. You're not going to taste anything except cream and bacon (lardon), so why bother crafting that raviolo? Couldn't taste the egg yolk. Couldn't taste the ricotta spinach filling. Just tasted carbonara. Lastly, we both got the mission cut steak with bonito brown butter sauce. Again, presentation was excellent and my steak was cooked perfectly rare. I had about a third of the steak with the sauce, but stopped because the bonito ultimately made the sauce too fishy. The remaining two thirds of the steak I ate plain. Not just because I didn't add sauce, but apparently because the chef didn't add any seasoning. I couldn't even taste any salt or pepper. In the kitchen, I could see these steaks already partially cooked, waiting to go into the oven, but I have to wonder what the preparation was, because nothing they did seemed to impart any flavor. This was not a $100 steak. The steak should stand on its own. The sauce should make it better, but the sauce alone does not make it a $100 steak (especially since the sauce costs extra!). The side of smashed fingerling potatoes was good, as was the roasted shallot and garlic. The shallot and garlic were good because they were allowed to shine as their own flavors. But so many other dishes weren't allowed to shine. I watched the chefs prepare the broccolini appetizer about a dozen times. It looked fantastic coming out of the pan -- bright green and crunchy. They placed it on a smear of tahini. Great. And then they drowned it in either bacon bits or fried shallots. And that killed the appeal. Is the dominant flavor going to be the vegetable or the fried topping? Overall, I would say the menu here suffered from richness piled on richness. There was a lot of cream, a lot of bacon, a lot of butter. These are fine, but in balance and in service of flavor. In all three dishes, the flavors were muddled, indistinctive, or drowned out. When everything is heavy, nothing gets to rise to the top. read more

Here is another place that you must go and eat at while in Newport. Make your reservation a few weeks in advance otherwise you may not get in. Any of the 4 steak options are done to perfection. If you get the Filet (10oz) you may want to consider splitting it with your loved one. It is thick and with sides you will have plenty to fill your belly. There is not a bad choice to be made with the sauces and sides. Enjoy every bite. read more

Came in with a small group for a Friday evening dinner. Sat outside on the patio since the weather was perfect. We had young lady who was not our server, not sure who she was, but she explained the menu in great detail. Her recommendations did not miss. When we met the "official server" she seemed less than thrilled to be serving. We had to flag her down to order additional drinks and food. We all ordered the 1/2 chicken (due to the recommendation) and it was AMAZING! We capped it off with the ice cream sandwiches and it was tempting to not keep ordering them. The flavors were unique and kept you wanting more. read more

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Great food great service in a lovely location on Thames Street in Newport. Reservations are a bit hard to get but very worth the effort.

Great food and service. Drinks were great too. We sat at the bar which I recommend because it's all happening in front of you.

As a follow up to my original review of TSK, I am glad to say little has changed. We went for this year's restaurant week. The ambiance is the same. It is a lively and very cool layout. We sat at the chef's bar again to gander at all of the dishes being prepared. Service was awesome. Our server was super cheerful and helpful and really increased our good time. She was always attentive and ready to get us more water or drinks. Food was once again nothing short of phenomenal. Best meal I have had in RI read more

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Very popular place. Hard to get reservations. I couldn't get in but found There is a little bar on the side that also serves their menu. The steak and salad was delicious read more

TSK Thames Street Kitchen - New American Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

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Experience an exceptional dining adventure at this fantastic restaurant! From delicious food and outstanding service to a charming ambiance, every detail is designed to delight. The polite and professional staff elevate the experience, making it truly memorable. read more

This is one of our favorite places for dinner in Newport. Reservations are a must. It can be fun to sit at the chef's bar with a view of the kitchen. I love the raviolo and Caesar salad. The mission cut steak is excellent. The negronis and other cocktails are great. read more

We SO enjoyed splitting the unique Caesar salad, the filet, the latkes, and the tiramisu, sitting at the bar and watching them prepare the dishes. I enjoyed the passionfruit mocktail as well. Service was prompt. It got a little loud, but the food made it worth it! read more

Best restaurant in all of Newport!!! So good we had to go twice during our stay. The potato latkes were INCREDIBLE, the chicken was FANTASTIC and the steak was MOUTH WATERING! We sat at the window seats during our first visit and had the best time enjoying the ambiance and people watching. Already looking forward to the next time we get to eat here!! read more

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The best meal and experience I've had in a while. We were able to get last minute reservations at the Chef's bar. The best seats in the house!! The entire kitchen is right in front of you, you're able to interact a bit more with the staff. My date and I both got the filets and they were perfection. We ordered the bordelaise sauce, bonito brown butter and bernaise butter. My partner's favorite was the bonito brown butter, and mine was the bernaise. We also ordered the broccolini with romesco and pecorino. Cooked to perfection and had a little kick we weren't expecting. I appreciate their menu included three mocktails. I had something with passion fruit and lime. Delicious! My partner had Whiskey Drink and an Espresso Martini with dessert. Enjoyed both! Speaking of dessert they had a special of chocolate chip cookies with mascarpone and a butterscotch sauce, delicious! We also had the chocolate pot de creme, basically chocolate moose, and we could have just had the moose itself and been more than happy. The staff is just as wonderful as the food. The experience is beyond enjoyable. I will be dreaming of this and definitely stopping by for all future trips to Newport. read more

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Came here for dinner after a day in Newport with parents. We chose to sit outside since the weather was very nice and sunny. we got two toasts, a raviolo, some warm breads to start. Then we shared a big porterhouse fish, broccolini, and finished with a cheesecake dessert. The fish was very flavorful and filling. The toasts were spicy and the flavor profile was sophisticated. The service staff was friendly and fast. I'd revisit this place to try more of their seasonal items! read more

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The run eye was amazing here!!! It was made to perfection. Loved every bite and our server was super friendly. Great service read more