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22 Bowen’s
With panoramic views overlooking the Newport Harbor, 22 Bowen’s encompasses a casual-chic atmosphere. Excellent service enhances meals on the wraparound deck or inside the bustling yet cozy main dining area. Across the cobblestone path on the wharf's other side sits...
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Belle’s Café at Newport Shipyard
Beloved by Newport weekenders and locals for breakfast and brunch, this spot on the water offers beautiful outdoor dining and delicious fare. Even New Yorkers rave about the lox bagels.
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Black Pearl
Situated on the bustling Bannister’s Wharf, this waterfront-dock-turned-fine-dining establishment is known for its award-wining New England Clam Chowder. Sip on a cocktail and people-watch at the outdoor patio bar or enjoy freshly caught lobster tail and Nantucket Bay scallops inside...
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Castle Hill Dining Room & Lawn
Though he now calls New England home, Chef Karsten Hart originally hails from New Orleans and grew up with one German and one Italian parent. Hart's menu emphasizes seafood and many dishes, such as the fluke and lobster etouffee and...
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Clarke Cooke House & The SkyBar
An institution in Newport, the Clarke Cooke House is as famous for its dining options as it is for its late-night revelry. The 18th-century building on Bannister's Wharf houses multiple dining rooms but favorites are the traditional Porch, with white...
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Diego’s
A well-kept secret amongst Newport regulars, Diego's is a quirky Mexican joint in the middle of downtown. The hole-in-the-wall joint serves seriously delicious (think fries topped with Oaxaca cheese, black pepper and garlic aioli) and certain dishes, like the lobster...
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Flo’s Clam Shack
Flo’s Clam Shack has been slinging seafood for over 75 years. The tiny spot, renowned for their Fried Clam Roll and Clam Cakes has been hit by destructive hurricanes (on seven separate occasions!) but manages to rebuild. Extremely long lines...
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Le Petite Gourmet
Part gourmet food shop and part café, Le Petite Gourmet serves a delicious lunch to locals and in-the-know visitors. The menu changes daily but is consistently wonderful, emphasizing nourishing comfort foods like flavorful frittata and hearty salads. For a more...
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Mission
Opened by the team behind Thames Street Kitchen, Mission is a casual spot serving delicious burgers, hot dogs, falafels and beers.
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Muse by Jonathan Cartwright
The gourmet restaurant at Vanderbilt Grace is helmed by New England celebrity chef Jonathan Cartwright who mixes regional bounty with a refined sensibility. Cartwright also runs the restaurant at sister properties Mayflower Grace in Litchfield County, Connecticut, where he has won...
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Perro Salado
The lively atmosphere in the dimly lit, red interior and the buzzing patio at Perro Salado offer fun dining experiences. Begin with a deliciously unique margarita like the Blood Orange, Spicy Cucumber or Watermelon varieties, and don't miss the homemade...
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Smoke House
The barbeque joint Smoke House has been around for a while but only recently developed a cult following for its specialty cocktails and southern fare. Don't miss the pulled pork nachos, fried green tomatoes and drinks like the Lynchburg Lemonade....
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Thames Street Kitchen
The owners of this local favorite describe their restaurant as chef-driven, which reveals the confidence and passion of the men in the kitchen. Chefs Chad Hoffer and Tyler Burnley trained in the fast-paced gourmet world of New York, where they...
Newport & Coastal Rhode Island

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From Del’s frozen lemonade to “stuffies” (stuffed clams) and lobster rolls, Newport has its own cuisine that is hugely celebrated. With over 1,000 farms within a 50 mile radius, produce is as fresh and delicious as the seafood that comes off fishermen’s boats on the wharfs. Highlights include clam chowder (pronounced chow-dah) and the types of large clams called quahogs (pronounced co-hog).
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New York City
New York City is brimming with an energy and a spirit all its own, with a rise of buzzy Michelin-level dining, museums and parks across the city. SoHo, Central Park and Broadway are vibrant as ever, and neighborhoods like Harlem...
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Boston
Despite continuously serving for more than 200 years as the political, economic and cultural hub of New England, Boston’s reputation as a staid municipality with rabid sports fans hadn’t changed much over the years. Now home to a bevy of...