Where to Eat in Newport, Rhode Island: Top Restaurants & Local Favorites

1. The Dining Room at Castle Hill Inn

Based in the historic Agassiz Mansion, which was built in 1875, The Dining Room at Castle Hill Inn is an award-winning, Forbes Four-Star restaurant that serves prix fixe menu of artisanal haute cuisine. The restaurant boasts unsurpassed panoramic ocean views from four intimate dining rooms in the Castle Hill Inn's grand 19th-century mansion.

Guests can savor seasonally changing menus of farm-to-table fare featuring locally sourced organic ingredients and sip classic cocktails and world-class wines on the sprawling lawn or at the outside bar and terrace area overlooking lively Narragansett Bay. The Newport restaurant is open year-round for lunch, dinner, Sunday brunch and afternoon high tea, seven days a week.

590 Ocean Ave, Newport, RI 02840, Phone: 401-849-3800

2. 22 Bowen's Wine Bar & Grille

Located on the bustling Bowen’s Wharf in the heart of downtown Newport, 22 Bowen's Wine Bar & Grille is a classy nautical-themed restaurant that specializes in fresh, local seafood and prime steaks. Boasting spectacular waterfront views, the classic harbor side tavern exudes sophisticated charm with warm décor in earthy tones, soft lighting, and an open-air bar that serves a wide variety of libations from top-shelf spirits and classic cocktails to fine wines and craft beers. The restaurant serves a menu New England's finest seafood, USDA prime beef, organic salads, and vegetables, complemented by an award-winning wine list. 22 Bowen’s Wine Bar & Grill is open for lunch and dinner, daily.

22 Bowens Wharf, Newport, RI 02840, Phone: 401-841-8884

3. Christie's

Based at the Forty 1º North Hotel, Christie's is a casual, modern American eatery spot with retro décor, a hip lounge and outdoor seating with swinging chairs. The trendy waterfront restaurant serves All-American cuisine with Asian influences such as New England Clam Chowder, Rhode Island Mussels, Ultimate Chicken Sandwich, Christie’s Double Burger, and Roast Half Chicken with salsa verde. Old school classic cocktails and craft beers are available to enjoy with the food, along with easy-drinking wines, and spirits. Christie’s boasts a fun, inviting atmosphere in which to enjoy great food, drinks, and gathering with friends.

14 Perry Mill Wharf, Newport, RI 02840, Phone: 401-847-5400

4. Clarke Cooke House

Set on the popular Bannister's Wharf in a picturesque 18th-century edifice, the Clarke Cooke House is a Newport institution with several dining spaces that specializes in New England fare. Renowned for its innovative cuisine, the legendary restaurant offers a quintessential Newport experience with outstanding food, fine wines, gracious hospitality, and a warm and welcoming ambiance. Dining spaces include the upscale Porch dining room for fine dining, the Candy Store Lounge for laid-back drinks after work, and the Boom Boom Room for music and dancing. The cuisine is accompanied by an award-winning wine list with over 400 vintages, and signature cocktails made with top-shelf spirits.

24 Bannister's Wharf, Newport, RI 02840, Phone: 401-849-2900

5. Fifth Element

Based in a custom-renovated building in the heart of Newport’s Broadway Restaurant District, the Fifth Element is a casual-hip American grill and bar with an open kitchen that serves seasonal, fresh locally sourced cuisine. The restaurant features multi-textured, industrial-chic interiors decorated in earthy tones with water walls, upholstered furniture, and a beautiful bar made from reclaimed old-growth pine. The seasonal menu boasts Shrimp Tacos, Lamb Poutine, Red Quinoa Arugula Salad, English Sweet Pea Ravioli, and Pan-Seared Mahi Mahi, and is accompanied by a selection of global wines, craft beers, top-shelf spirits, and classic cocktails.

111 Broadway, Newport, RI 02840, Phone: 401-619-2552

6. Jo's American Bistro

Jo's American Bistro is a casual yet classy eatery in the heart of Newport that serves a carefully sourced menu of New American fare and easy-drinking wines in a stylish wood-accented space. Using locally sourced ingredients and regional produce such as grass-fed meats and chicken, fresh, sustainably-caught seafood and fish, and organic herbs, salads, and vegetables, the restaurant offers award-winning burgers, prime steaks, grilled fish and crisp salads. The contemporary cuisine is accompanied by a hand-curated selected list of fine wines, imported spirits, signature cocktails, and craft beers by the bottle. Jo’s American Bistro is open for dinner seven nights a week and lunch on the weekends.

24 Memorial Blvd W, Newport, RI 02840, Phone: 401-847-5506

7. Lucia Italian Restaurant

Located just across from Brick Market Place on Thames Street, Lucia Italian Restaurant is a longtime eatery with a warm and welcoming ambiance that specializes in authentic Northern Italian cuisine and casual wines. Established in 1993, the family-owned and operated restaurant specializes in authentic Northern and Southern Italian cuisine with starters of antipasti, bruschetta, fresh Caprese salads, and focaccia. Entrées include pasta primavera, chicken piccata, and Frutti de mar, and classics like lasagna and spaghetti Bolognese, and desserts of tiramisu, pannacotta, and homemade gelato. The cuisine is paired with a variety of casual wines from Italy and other wine-growing regions, along with craft beers by the bottle, and made-to-order cocktails. Lucia Italian Restaurant is open for lunch and dinner, Thursday through Tuesday.

190B Thames St #186B, Newport, RI 02840, Phone: 401-846-4477