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    3.4 (198 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    ZELDA'S ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Quiet
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Margarita
    Carly W.

    Overall this place was a bit above average. Food: Calamari: average- did the trick but nothing to scream to the rooftops about Chowder: pretty good. Would get again. Salmon: I was not expecting the lo mein Asian style with the salmon. I appreciated the creativity and ate most of it but the noodles were too saucy for me to want to finish. Swordfish: would not get again. Drinks: Regular Marg and Watermelon Marg. Would get again! The watermelon was homemade puree and was super refreshing. Overall the service was good and there was no wait. I'd go again but won't be going every time I visit Newport.

    Pear and Brie Salad
    Kimberly M.

    This was our first time back to Zelda's since the pandemic. The interior has had an overhaul and it made the space feel much more open and also gave a more casual vibe. For as much as the look has changed, we were super happy that the quality of food had not! We started with a pear and Brie salad which was fresh and yummy. The burgers are a must. They are ground in house from the trimmings of the hand cut steaks. Cooked to perfection with normal toppings. The fries were also perfect!! I really enjoy a fry that doesn't have a smooth exterior. The added texture adds to the flavor and these have that exterior. We skipped out on dessert, I was looking forward to a chocolatey bread pudding but the flavor that was blueberry so I was out! Lol! The beer selection good, they had a few different IPAs and about a dozen other draft choices.

    Toni J.

    I had gone in on a Friday night in April. I decided to sit at the bar rather than take up a table as I was dining alone. I'm so happy I did! The bartenders were attentive and friendly. I had the Firesteed Pinot noir from Oregon which I loved! For dinner I ordered the pan-seared scallops. The scallops were accompanied with a creamy English pea risotto, pancetta jam and a corn aioli. It was delicious! I wish I had leftovers to bring home. After spending some time there I was able to get to know the other customers at the bar, some regulars others visiting from out of town. By the end of dinner I felt like we were friends rather than strangers sitting at the bar. I will absolutely be back! Im looking forward to trying the Pt. Judith fried calamari and the steak frites. I will also most definitely be in for their brunch on Sunday and so should you!

    a drink in a glass on a coaster
    Melinda M.

    Update - visited Zelda's during husband's birthday visit to Newport. Haven't been in a LONG time. Much to our pleasant surprise, Zelda's has remodeled and really opened up the interior. The bar area is really expanded as is the dining area. We only stopped for a cocktail but did check out the menu and it looks good.

    Escargots, not much flavor
    Andrew D.

    Middle of the road at best. Small menu, no oysters in an oyster town. Waiter walks up to the table in shirt that looks like it was pulled from the bottom of a laundry bag. For Christ sake iron the damn thing. Then he asks us "you guys want food?" No wrinkle boy, I'm here inspecting the fresh air. Asshole. We got the escargots, fried calamari, and steak tartare. The calamari needed an oil change, the steak tartare looked like canned dog food and I almost wish it was as it was flavorless. The escargots and very little flavor.

    Steak carpaccio
    Linda D.

    Went for our last night I. Newport. Not the best. All other places we ate at were excellent. Too much of a bar type. The service wasn't too good. The food was flavorless. The menu was not much. I thought when I looked, they had mussels, and oysters. Not now. I ordered the escargot which were just swimming In oil. Not much flavor. The fried calamari was extremely tender, but again very oily and flavorless. The steak carpaccio was more like a canned corn beef hash. The other thing was the cosmo was 12.95 plus 1.00 for Tito's! Just charge me $13.95!! My husband had a grey goose w club soda for 11.95. I am used to paying $15.00 for a drink. Just thought that was tacky

    Delicious crispy calamari
    Michael D.

    A true Newport treasure. Great food and wonderful people. They say follow the locals. This is it. The food is amazing. It's all made in house and is impressive. The steak Au poivre and escargot are out of this world . The drinks and company could not be beat! Caitlin is is outstanding. She is so such a great bartender and a lovely, sweet person. She was very helpful with the menu and cocktails selection.

    booth
    Frank W.

    A $32, 3-course meal is offered Tuesday - Thursdays that changes weekly so we set sail for Thames Street, arriving a few minutes before 6:30PM, lets call it 6:28PM. The restaurant is housed in an attractive brick and brownstone building constructed in 1895 that was originally a liquor store/brewery and private function hall. Who the hell was Zelda you might ask? I checked a Snapple bottle cap and discovered the restaurant was named after F. Scott Fitzgerald's wife and her influence in creating the roaring 20's lifestyle. We, that being the wife and I, each chose the salad option over the soup or chowder options. The heirloom tomato salad with arugula, figs, grapefruit, feta and tzatziki proved to be deliciously wonderful, can't speak to the quality of either the soup or chowder. There were 3 entrees offered with us, that being she and me, opting for pan seared swordfish, salmon and shrimp with baby arugula, farro and tomato espelette (pepper) vinaigrette. The seafood was perfectly prepared - read not overcooked. Lastly, we ignored the gelato option in favor of Creole bread pudding with bourbon sauce - a taste delight! Okay, I lied, the last comment was actually not my last, what I failed to mention up this point is about the service, in one word - excellent.

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    Small but quaint & set up for privacy. Shared apps with friends. Everything was delicious! Service was great!! Can't wait to go back!!

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