| Tucker's Bistro ~ Best Romantic Dinner |
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A romantic and funky, Parisian style bistro on Newport's new "restaurant row" Broadway Avenue. Most nights, colorful owner Tucker is on hand -- choreographing dinner and taking your orders. A small entry bar is flanked by two dining rooms on either side. Though not advertised, there is a private dining area with curtains in the room on the right -- great for a small group (4-6). Food is eclectic American with interesting international twists. Good service and good food (nightly specials are usually worth a try). Reservations accepted. Dinner only. A few outside tables in warmer months. Only restaurant like it in Newport. An original that's stood the test of time.
Dress: Smart Casual.
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Phone: 401-846-3449 Price Range: $ $ $ Menu: Seasonal American Location: Downtown Newport, 151 Broadway |
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| White Horse Tavern ~ Best Overall Restaurant |
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The best overall formal dining experience in Newport. The White Horse is famous for being America's longest operating tavern, opened in 1697. Elegant, long traditional dining in historic, colonial surroundings. Fireplaces in the cooler months are wonderful. American cuisine nicely prepared. Consistently good service. Reservations essential on weekends.
Dress: Business Casual/Formal. Though once required, jackets now only recommended.
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Phone: 401-849-3600 Price Range: $ $ $ $ Menu: Seasonal Ameri-can Location: 26 Marlborough Street |
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| Restaurant Bouchard ~ Best French Restaurant |
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Newport's finest French restaurant. The real deal. A quiet, romantic country French setting in an elegant, historic Georgian-style house on lower Thames Street. Expect excellent service and a nicely chosen wine list. Reservations accepted. Dress: Business Casual/Formal. Jacket recommended .
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Phone: 401-846-0123 Price Range: $ $ $ $ Menu: Traditonal French Location: Downtown Newport, Lower Thames, 505 Thames Street |
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| Best Newport RI Take-Out |
Max's Market: Newport's best in-town, gourmet take-out, Sandwiches, wraps, salads, groceries, meats & more. Limited seating. Yacht provisioning. Spring Wharf off Thames. 401-849-8088.
Sweet Berry Farm: 5 Minutes out of town and you're a world away. Literally on the farm. Self-serve paninis, salads, wraps, cheese, local produce. Incredible homemade ice cream. Cafe or countryside outdoor seating. 401-847-3912
Thai Cuisine: From pad thai to spicy curry dishes, this Thames Street Thai restaurant delivers. Have it delivered, eat-in, or take-out. 401-841-8822.
Kio's Asian Stir: Newport's best Chinese. Take-out and delivery are better choices than eating-in. 401-846-2100.
Via Via Pizza: Newport's best gourmet pizzas. Of course, traditional pies are well done too. On lower Thames Street. Eat-in, take-out or delivery. 401-848-0880
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| Best of The Rest |
Seafood: Scales & Shells. No reservations, cash only, expect a line. Noisy but good. 401-846-3474
Clam Shack: Flo's Clam Shack. Rhode Island's top rated clam shack. Fried clams and lobster rolls Middletown near Second Beach. 401-847-8141
Fish Market: Anthony's Fish Market, Middletown. Lobsters, clams, fish. Always fresh. Also serves lunch & dinner. Eat-in or take-out. 401- 848-5058.
Sushi: Newport Tokyo House Sushi & Hibachi. Newport's top sushi. Hibachi gril theatrics are fun too. Broadway area. 401-847-8888
Steakhouse: 22 Bowen's Wine Bar & Grille. Top shelf selection of meats and an equally enticing array of seafood. Several levels of dining, and nice outdoor space in season. 401-841-8884
Breakfast: Franklin Spa. Don't be thrown by the name. Landmark Newport breakfast joint, lunch too Weekends get crowded. 401-847-3540.
Lunch: Panera Bread. Good chain food -- soup, salad, sandwiches and of course bread. Wireless internet. Central location on Long Wharf Mall. 401-324-6800
Barbecue: Becky's Real BBQ. The real deal smoked right in Middletown. Eat-in or take-out. Rhode Island's best BBQ. 401-841-9909.
Ice Cream: Cold Stone. Chain gourmet ice cream, hand mixed and smashed to order. In Newport's Stop & Shop plaza. 401-846-7927
Chocolatier: Newport Chocolates. Ninety different truffles and chocolates. Decadent. 401-841-8975 |
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