In Newport, dining out has been a full-contact sport since the Gilded Age—because what else would you expect in a place where “summer” is a verb? The seasonal residents who descend upon this Aquidneck Island resort town do so with a desire to see and be seen. While the dress code today is less elaborate than it was in the late 1800s, dining institutions still enforce a certain standard of style to this day—a New Yorker cartoon framed in the men’s room of the Clarke Cooke House summarizes the de facto Newport uniform: “You can kill me, but you can’t kill the navy-blue-blazer-and-khaki-pants combo,"....
... Luckily, we’ve compiled the ultimate guide for the best spots to sample all of the above—and a lobster roll, of course. I’ve been visiting Newport since childhood, and feel well-equipped to advise on where to dine—and what to order—while out on the town. From chic waterfront bistros to seaside clam shacks, read on for your insider’s guide to dining out in Newport, Rhode Island.
Clarke Cooke House, The Black Pearl, Flora, Flo's Clam Shack, Perro Salado, The Lawn at Castle Hill Inn, La Forge and Pasta Beach are featured in this article.
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