The Nitro Bar
404 Thames Street, Newport
Worth the line. Our favorites are the cookie butter latte and the banana latte. The flavors rotate and the baked goods are good too. There’s a second spot on Pond Avenue.
Visit →Our Newport
Things To Do
skip the tourist traps
Newport has plenty of tourist traps. These are the places we actually go when we’re in town. Julia picked a few, so no promises. Enjoy!
Coffee & Quick Bites
grab and go
Co-Dough
95 Broadway, Newport
Known for its cinnamon rolls, and they’re very good. The breakfast sandwiches and bread are great too. Good for breakfast or a midday snack.
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Wally’s Wieners
464 Thames Street, Newport
One of our favorites. A good burger, hot dogs (grilled or boiled), fries and about 14 espresso martinis. Casual and quick.
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Mission
58 Aquidneck Ave, Middletown
A great stop on the way to the beach. Smash-style burgers, hot dogs and fries. No Vacancy Coffee Co. is a cute coffee counter in the same building.
Visit →Lobster & Seafood
straight off the boat
Luke’s Lobster
36 Bowens Wharf, Newport
Everyone should get a lobster roll while they’re here. Try the truffle butter or spicy honey butter. It’s on Bowen’s Wharf, close to shops and boat tours.
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Flo’s Clam Shack
4 Wave Avenue, Middletown
Very casual, right across from the beach and 5 to 10 minutes from downtown. The clam strips are worth it. Sit out on the deck on a nice day.
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Newport Lobster Shack
150 Long Wharf, Newport
Run by the Newport Fishermen’s Co-op on State Pier 9. They only sell what their own boats catch, cooked to order. As fresh as it gets.
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Clarke Cooke House
Dress up
24 Bannister’s Wharf, Newport
The fanciest spot in this section. A classic Newport restaurant on Bannister’s Wharf with an oyster bar and a fine dining room. Make a reservation and dress up a little.
Visit →Dinner
a night out
Flora at Gardiner House
24 Lee’s Wharf, Newport
A rooftop restaurant on the water, just off Thames Street. A bit fancier. Get the corn gnocchi. Great for photos.
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Thames Street Kitchen
509 Thames Street, Newport
A steakhouse with a seasonal menu inside the Bouchard Inn, a cozy French inn. It’s small, so make a reservation.
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The Mooring
1 Sayers Wharf, Newport
Seafood on the wharf. Go here if you want to dress up for dinner, or if you want a very large lobster roll.
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Audette
505 Thames Street, Newport
A French bistro on Thames Street from the team behind Mission and Thames Street Kitchen. Classic dishes like beef tartare, escargots and a Grand Marnier soufflé. Make a reservation.
Visit →Drinks & Slow Afternoons
take a break from Thames
Castle Hill Inn
590 Ocean Drive, Newport
Out on the point. Grab a glass of wine at the Adirondack Bar and a chair on the big back lawn. Chairs are first come, first served, and it’s worth the wait.
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Studio Bar at Gardiner House
24 Lee’s Wharf, Newport
A stylish bar tucked inside Gardiner House. Feels like a New York bar, with classic cocktails and a few fun twists. Good for a nightcap.
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The Conservatory at The Vanderbilt
41 Mary Street, Newport
We went for afternoon tea and loved it. A calm break from Thames Street, in a glass greenhouse or out in the garden on a nice day.
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Diego’s
11 Bowens Wharf, Newport
Tacos, burritos and drinks on Bowen’s Wharf. The second floor has water views and a nice bar. Highly recommend.
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