The Mooring Seafood Kitchen & Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Shellfish in Newport.

1. The Mooring Seafood Kitchen & Bar

8.9
1 Sayers Wharf (America's Cup Ave & W. Pelham St), Newport, RI
Seafood Restaurant · 153 tips and reviews

Jennifer C.Jennifer Czerniak: You have to eat here, period! Seafood pie was amazing, lobster parrapadelle awesome, scallop soup-phenominal! electronic wine list is so cool, u have to ask to see it! Well done Mooring! YUMNUMNUMMY!

Sarah G.Sarah G: Great food and service. One of the only family friendly places on the Thames strip. Wine selection is fabulous. So go, get some wine & oysters doe yourself, and garlic mashed potatoes for the kids.

Amber V.Amber Vittoria: Solid lobster rolls, tons of seating!

Brick Alley Pub & Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Shellfish in Newport.

2. Brick Alley Pub & Restaurant

8.7
140 Thames St, Newport, RI
American Restaurant · 156 tips and reviews

Seth G.Seth Goldstein: The Ahi Tuna Salad is amazing. Very nice sized portion. The NE Clam Chowder is to die for.

Ryan S.Ryan Smith: Knowledgeable wait staff and large menu. Heartily recommend the local RI beers, the swordfish (in season), and the lobster bisque. Fantastic!

Maria J.Maria Jo: Absolutely amazing. Newport clam chowder is a must. Got the Brie apple bruschetta for an app (so good). I got the lobster salad roll (amazing) and my mom got the Zuppa di Clams which was also amazing.

The White Horse Tavern is one of The 15 Best Places for Shellfish in Newport.

3. The White Horse Tavern

8.8
26 Marlborough Street,, Newport, RI
Bar · 62 tips and reviews

Melanie B.Melanie Berkson: Great place for lunch. Try the lobster mac-n-cheese and the lobster bisque. The bar was fun and cozy.

Edgar E.Edgar E: Lobster mac n cheese & lobster salad blt were awesome with the White Horse Tavern 1673 IPA.

Chloe H.Chloe H: Clear broth chowder is salty, but delicious. Lobster BLT makes a great lunch.

The Black Pearl is one of The 15 Best Places for Shellfish in Newport.

4. The Black Pearl

7.5
Bannisters Wharf, Newport, RI
Seafood Restaurant · 97 tips and reviews

Dominic P.Dominic Preuss: Best lobster rolls! You can only get the lobster rolls at lunch until 5:30, they aren't on the dinner menu.

Doreen D.Doreen Dinour: Great dinner, tasty seafood, intimate environment. Get the clam chowder and mussels

Edgar M.Edgar Melo Costa: Amazing place, for sure going back, try the oysters, Baked brie and of course the clam chowder soup...

Midtown Oyster Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Shellfish in Newport.

5. Midtown Oyster Bar

7.5
345 Thames St (Memorial), Newport, RI
Pub · 49 tips and reviews

Chris C.Chris Cegielski: Superb selection of oysters! Try the grilled octopus appetizer - you won't be sorry. Great service at the bar. Make sure to ask for the bread when waiting for your food 😉

Dana V.Dana Villmore: Tuna tartare tacos, smelts, and crab cakes were fantastic!!

Michael C.Michael Colbert: Huge space inside! Amazing Rhode Island oysters

The Red Parrot is one of The 15 Best Places for Shellfish in Newport.

6. The Red Parrot

8.0
348 Thames St, Newport, RI
American Restaurant · 113 tips and reviews

Laurence R.Laurence Ridgwell: Lobster Burger was great! All the hot alcoholic drinks are amazing

veronica r.veronica rodriguez: Their crab stuffed shrimp is amazing!! And I love that they have sweet potato fries!

ViayraViayra: Coconut Mahi Mahi is out of this world! Also, the clam chowder is amazing!

Clarke Cooke House is one of The 15 Best Places for Shellfish in Newport.

7. Clarke Cooke House

8.4
1 Bannisters Wharf (America's Cup Ave), Newport, RI
Seafood Restaurant · 48 tips and reviews

Rob H.Rob Howe: Absolute Favorite Restaurant in Newport. Make reservation... You can also eat at the bars (there are 3 different bars!). Mussels w Fries are awesome.

Mike I.Mike Irving: Lobster ravioli appetizer is one of the best things I've ever tasted.

Binta B.Binta Brown: Best crab cake ever. Amazing local oysters. Sole entree definitely enough for two people. Full and happy. Will def return!

Easton Beach Snack Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Shellfish in Newport.

8. Easton Beach Snack Bar

7.6
175 Memorial Blvd, Newport, RI
Snack Place · 15 tips and reviews

Teon C.Teon Cromwell: Really good deal (and surprisingly quality food); I recommend the lobster rolls and "crabby patty" aka the crab cake burger.

Matt E.Matt Engle: Delicious deep fried clam strips, fish sandwiches & lobster rolls!

ArianeAriane: Best lobster roll in existence. Also deals on two lobster rolls 🦞

Castle Hill Inn is one of The 15 Best Places for Shellfish in Newport.

9. Castle Hill Inn

9.3
590 Ocean Ave, Newport, RI
Resort · 46 tips and reviews

Andy E.Andy Ellwood: Try the Surf and Turf Burger - Lobster roll + burger? Yes please

Kailee C.Kailee Crawford: Amazing clam chowder, lobster rolls and swordfish.

goopgoop: Understandably, the menu focuses on local seafood: The baked lobster is particularly delicious. Read more.

Newport Lobster Shack is one of The 15 Best Places for Shellfish in Newport.

10. Newport Lobster Shack

7.8
150 Long Wharf (Washington St), Newport, RI
Seafood Restaurant · 10 tips and reviews

AmateurConciergeAmateurConcierge: Dockside shack with mostly lobster but some other seafood options. The fried options are fantastic (esp the spicy mayo) as is the $22 whole steamed lobster meal.

catherine D.catherine Dalton: Love their lobster rolls!

MikeMike: Lobster roll was delicious! Busy but line moved along, great for a quick lunch!

22 Bowen's Wine Bar & Grille is one of The 15 Best Places for Shellfish in Newport.

11. 22 Bowen's Wine Bar & Grille

8.2
22 Bowens Wharf (America's Cup Ave), Newport, RI
Steakhouse · 52 tips and reviews

John F.John Fidanza: Great oysters

Mary L.Mary Llorente: Great price fix menu sun-thurs $19.95..had clam chowder, grilled salmon over barley risotto with a goat cheese croquette and cranberry, then creme brulee w. cookies. Also, oysters were good.

Mirella B.Mirella Broyles: Lobsters are $30 a pound, yikes!. My ribeye was cooked medium rare, perfect and delicious! Our service could have been more smiles, but other staff was friendly.

The Lawn At Castle Hill Inn is one of The 15 Best Places for Shellfish in Newport.

12. The Lawn At Castle Hill Inn

8.8
Newport, RI
American Restaurant · 14 tips and reviews

Jonathan V.Jonathan Vu: If you like oysters and Bloody Mary's, the tomato oyster martini is a must!

Jay d.Jay de Castro: You won't be disappointed with the lobster hash.

ayeen c.ayeen c.: had lunch here and was seated at their patio...we love their chicken jerk & lobster roll.. the corn bread is good too...

Fifth Element is one of The 15 Best Places for Shellfish in Newport.

13. Fifth Element

8.7
111 Broadway, Newport, RI
American Restaurant · 41 tips and reviews

Robert J.Robert Jaeger: Split the mussels and a pizza, can't go wrong

Margo R.Margo Robinson Giambarresi: The mussels were deelish, as welll as the fish tacos. Our entire table was very happy.

Sam N.Sam N: Damn are you a bodybuilder? Cause your mussels are fantastic

Belle's Café is one of The 15 Best Places for Shellfish in Newport.

14. Belle's Café

8.7
1 Washington St, Newport, RI
Café · 11 tips and reviews

Stephen T.Stephen Thorpey: Newport's best kept secret. Grab a lobster roll and watch the yachts on the outdoor patio.

Kelly S.Kelly Schneider: Lobster rolls are a must. Hidden gem in the marina

Polina L.Polina L: Wonderful food and service! I liked my salmon and clam chowder.

Cafe Zelda is one of The 15 Best Places for Shellfish in Newport.

15. Cafe Zelda

8.0
528 Thames St (Dean st), Newport, RI
Seafood Restaurant · 16 tips and reviews

Kristen H.Kristen Haley: get the chicken fried lobster or the foie gras hot dog <3

Dale S.Dale Steinke: Great fried calamari with banana peppers. Crisp on the outside, very tender inside. The chicken-fried lobster was tasty too. The lobster gravy makes it. Could've eaten a side of that!

BettyBetty: Nice quiet little spot with hearty food. Definitely try the chicken-fried lobster! The clam chowder is not super creamy but still very flavorful.