When in Rhode Island... do as the Rhode Islanders do... So we heard that wieners/hot dogs were a…read morestaple part of the food culture. We decided to try some on a late Saturday night. We didn't do much research on which spots had the best ones. It was also past midnight, so we just chose a spot that was open late and close by. We ended up at Ben's Chili Dogs in downtown Newport. It's conveniently open until 2AM on weekends. The interior resembles that of your typical take out/fast food business. It's clean and has a few tables for dining in. It could use some TLC, though. The ceilings and walls could use more color and decor. It looked bare and sad. The menu is as straightforward as it gets. It focuses on hot dogs and your staple sides like fries and onion rings. They're known for their chili and hot cheese sauce toppings. Additionally, they also sell poutine, tater tots, soups, soft serve ice cream, and shakes. We ordered three different kinds: cheese dog ($2.99), chili dog ($2.95), The Works dog (~$3 for chili, mustard, onion, celery salt). We also ordered a small side of fries ($3.99). The hot dogs were just average, nothing to write home about. The presentation wasn't too appealing. I doubt they were freshly made. The buns were cold and smushed. I expected the meat to be super savory with a hint of smokiness, but it was bland. The hot cheese topping looked as if it was old and just reheated. It wasn't thick or saucy at all and had a texture similar to plastic. The fries were okay. They needed to be crispier. You might get better at 7-Eleven. I'm not a wiener snob nor am I from the area lol, so take my review with a grain of salt. Just expected more from a specialty hot dog joint.

Ben's Chili Dogs is so punk rock it's a total dog dive! When I dream of having a flesh tube of…read moremeat Ben's is my ideal place I wanna grab one. Now in reading the reviews I saw some wankers grumbling about the service but let me tell you the salty guy taking my order and serving my dog was awesome, exactly what you'd want. I mean if this guy hasn't served less than 1,000,000 dogs I'd be surprised. Now the decor is like a NYC Times Square Dog stand from the 80's. It's what attracted me to begin with. A place needs some grime to give it character. After I ordered I grabbed a window seat in one of the table for customers. The window spot allowed you to see the passerby's heading down to the port. My meal initially was a Chili Cheese Dog, Fritos & Coke. LOVED IT ! It came and was so tasty I needed more so I ordered a Clint Eastwood Style hot dog meaning yellow mustard only. Both dogs were succulent and delicious. The bun was soft and the dog was prefect, the kind of meal if I was on death row I'd want for my last one. One last thing the value is amazing, 4 hot dogs, 1 bottle of Coke & bag of Fritos less $20... Can you flipping believe it, I couldn't but I was here so yes it happened! Salty Guy thanks for serving us some amazing hot dogs! The experience was worth twice as much. I'll be back for sure !

A very popular spot for the locals here. Everything is caffeinated and they don't have decaf…read moreoptions. It has some seating. Service is good.

Absolutely incredible customer service here from Kendra. Blown away! The food is quality and…read moreeverything is top notch. Funnily enough, I had a better burger here than any of the fancy places in town. Don't judge a restaurant by its price tag. The best quality fast food you can get. A+++ I wish there was more of these types of places but it's the small volume that keeps the quality this high. Can't say enough good things about this place.

Great snack bar on Gooseberry beach. Cash only. Prices are a little high. Food is good - grilled…read morecheese, cheeseburger, strawberry lemonade. Also have a full ice cream menu.

Super cute beachside snack shack with a fun menu ranging from burgers and hot dogs to lobster…read morerolls, clam chowder and gazpacho. Located at Gooseberry beach, this was perfect for lunch after a tour of nearby Rough Point. You can park for free in the lot if you tell them you're eating here. However you just might want to spend the day at this charming beach and opt to pay $25 for long-term parking.

I must admit I'm a picky eater, and my husband loves food...... this place was a super random we…read morewere just looking for a quick breakfast..... they had bakery items. Also a small menu. It was absolutely delicious, and didn't take long to get food. Highly recommend

Excellent food, service and ambience. We highly recommend this place if you are looking for a great…read moreAmerican food.

Excellent clam chowder, atmosphere and service. Oysters ($20 for 6) were a bit overpriced for the…read morevery small oysters you get.

One of my favorite experiences in Newport. Here's the breakdown…read more 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.

This burger was amazing, and I don't say that lightly as someone who thoroughly enjoys burgers. I…read moregot the bacon cheese burger, which came with thick cut bacon on a sweet bun. The sizing of the burger was just right, and I got the Cajun fries on the side, which were thick and crunchy. Look forward to coming back.

One of our favorite quick service places on the island. They have gluten free buns which is great…read morefor my husband. And their burgers are high quality. Must get an order of fries with mission sauce on the side. We love to get Mission if we're going to beach at night or just for some good takeout!

I love the upstairs of Wally's. The ambiance is def higher end but it still offers the same as…read moredownstairs. Theres also usually far fewer kids up there. The drinks are great. The food is good too. I honestly come for the bartenders. They are some of the best around. We love nights here. They never disappoint.

This is for The Copper Club, which is above Wally's Weiners and is a speak easy. Granted, you just…read morewalk up the stairs to the right as you enter Wally's Weiners - no password required. You walk upstairs (narrow stairway with high pitch, use the handrails) and enter the speakeasy. It was interesting in that most of the people there were families with kids - I can tell you as someone who seeks out speakeasys that this was unusual. We ordered our drinks - I ordered a Bourbon Beachcomber, and my wife ordered a Midnight Mocha, since that style of drinks is a specialty for The Copper Club. The bartender put on a good show when making the drinks, which were served in the correct glass with the correct garnish. The drink quality was solid. So why only 4 stars? This place is used for overflow seating for Wally's Weiners. That's fine, but it misses a market (and it wasn't even LISTED here on Yelp for other Yelp members to find) which is actually pretty hot right now. Maybe they need to benchmark eleven twenty two in Paso Robles, or Club Arcada in St Charles for some ideas of how to make this concept pop. Drink prices were in par for quality drinks. You can order all of Wally's menu items as well.

If you are in Newport and passing through Brenton Point on the weekend stop by the Naked Dog they…read morehave simple menu fair prices and very delicious old american classics Hotdogs and Hamburgers plus a variety of 1 time special items ( grilled eggplant, pico de gallo