Food guideRhode Island · United States
Where to Eat in Newport: 20 Researched Spots and 8 Must-Try Dishes (2026)
20 researched places to eat in Newport and the 8 dishes to order, grouped by type of place, with the neighbourhood, address, hours and price tier where the place record has them.
- 20 places to eat
- 8 must-try dishes
- Researched October 2026
- 16 sources
Must-try in Newport8 dishes
Clam Chowder Where to order it in Newport
Lobster ThermidorAt Audette Restaurant
Awful Awful Milkshake Where to order it in Newport
Freestyle Italian Pasta Where to order it in Newport
Hot Buttered Lobster Roll Where to order it in Newport
Bouillabaisse Where to order it in Newport
Duck A L'Orange Where to order it in Newport
Zombie Killer Coffee Where to order it in Newport
The short answer
Where to eat in Newport: 20 researched places
Restaurants and bistros
Thames Street Kitchen
Why it’s on the map
The city's most famous shopping thoroughfare, this historic street is lined with a dense mix of local boutiques, eclectic gift shops, and art galleries.
509 Thames St, Newport, RI 02840, USA
Mortadella Head - Newport
Why it’s on the map
Newly opened on Thames Street as of October 2026, this Italian-American deli and pizzeria brings a viral Massachusetts concept to Newport.
476 Thames St, Newport, RI 02840, USA
Audette Restaurant
Why it’s on the map
Known for: Lobster Thermidor. Mentioned as a must-try spot in top foods.
Try: Lobster Thermidor
505 Thames St, Newport, RI 02840, USA
French Restaurant
Italian Restaurant
Restaurant
Seafood Restaurant
Restaurant
Restaurant
American Restaurant
Seafood Restaurant
Italian Restaurant
Restaurant
Seafood Restaurant · Newport East
Cafés and coffee
The Pantry Cafe and Provisions
Why it’s on the map
A European-inspired café on Bellevue Avenue that has gained significant local attention for its house-made ingredients and unique raclette sandwiches.
111 Bellevue Ave, Newport, RI 02840, USA
Cafe
Coffee Shop
Coffee Shop
Coffee Shop · Newport East
More places to eat
The Cookie Jar
Why it’s on the map
A legendary Bowen's Wharf bakery that has been a staple for nearly 48 years. Known for the comforting aroma of fresh treats made from scratch daily.
29 Bowens Wharf, Newport, RI 02840, USA
Research receipt
How this Newport food guide was researched
- 20 places to eat, each matched to its real place data record: the neighbourhood, address, hours and price tier come from that record, not from a review.
- The sites below are the ones the research cited for these places to eat, most-cited first.
- Researched October 2026.
Sources checked
Planning questions
Where should I eat in Newport?
Start with Thames Street Kitchen, Mortadella Head - Newport, Audette Restaurant, The Pantry Cafe and Provisions, and The Cookie Jar. All 20 places to eat are on the Newport map, grouped on this page by type of place.
Is Newport expensive for food?
Of the 20 places, 19 list a price tier: 7 moderate, 7 inexpensive, 3 expensive, and 2 very expensive. Tiers come from the place record, not a menu, so treat them as a range.