The restaurants in Newport, RI offer a wide selection of dining experiences to suit many different tastes. This is our short list of Newport's best restaurants -- where we know the food and the dinner service will be consistently good and meet your expectations. We are happy to make and confirm all Inn guests' dinner reservations -- which we strongly recommend on all weekends. Email or call us for suggestions or reservations (800-845-1811). Directions will be available for you at the Inn.
For other Newport RI restaurants, take-out, lunch places, and other dining suggestions, check out Best of Newport.Com -- Newport's best online guide and recommendation site for all things Newport. We have also put together a wine tour guide with southern New England's best vineyards and wineries -- all of which are nearby.
TUCKER'S BISTRO A romantic and funky, Parisian-style bistro on Newport's new "restaurant row" Broadway. Most nights, colorful owner Tucker is on hand -- choreographing dinner and taking your orders. A guest and staff favorite. Reservations accepted. Smart Casual. $ $ $ 401-846-3449
THE WHITE HORSE TAVERN Probably 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. Business Casual/Formal. Though once required, jackets now recommended. $ $ $ $ 401-849-3600
RESTAURANT BOUCHARD Newport's finest French restaurant. A quiet, romantic country French setting in an elegant, historic Georgian-style house on Thames Street. Expect excellent service and a nicely chosen wine list. Reservations accepted. Business Casual/Formal. Jacket recommended. $ $ $ $ 401-846-0123
CAFE ZELDA Casual yet fine American cuisine with a nice mix of meat and seafood, and probably the best gourmet burger in town. Pass through the always crowded small bar into the quieter environs of the dining room. Nice wine list. Smart Casual. $ $ $ 401-849-4002
PUERINI'S Currently our top Italian pick in Newport. This Italian Bistro style restaurant is located on nearby Memorial Boulevard. Well known for making it’s own pasta. Newly expanded outdoor seating. Reservations not accepted but we will help get you seated. Smart Casual. $ $ 401-847-5506
NEWPORT TOKYO HOUSE Newport's top spot for sushi. Along with the usual sushi/sashimi offerings, the chef's special rolls are unique and very tasty. Be adventureous, you'll be glad you were. Non-sushi dishes fare less well. Dinner served later than most other restaurants. Casual. $ $ 401-847-8888
WEST DECK Located right down on one of the harborfront wharfs but not a tourist trap, West Deck serves a nice mix of American cuisine with a number of seafood choices. During the warmer months, there is an outdoor grill and bar. Reservations accepted. Smart Casual. $ $ 401-847-3610