fried fish lovers, the fish and chips is a must, with crunchy panko-breaded Atlantic cod and comforting french fries. With a name like The Lobster Bar, diners can’ t go wrong ordering the traditional lobster roll: Chilled lobster meat is generously dressed in lemon, celery, dill and light mayo then packed on top of a buttered and toasted brioche bun. Fun Perks: Want to sample all the lobster roll options? Then |
try the lobster flight with three lobster rolls: one traditional, one naked and one fried, served with hot butter and garlic aioli. For $ 38, it’ s a great way to experience a variety of lobster handhelds. 31 Bowen’ s Wharf, Newport, 619-2890, lobsterbarri. com
Claw & Hammer
The Backstory: Opened in April and located where the beloved Scales & Shells used to be,
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Claw & Hammer brings contemporary flavors to Newport’ s Thames Street. Executive Chef Carmine Mottola, formerly of Villa D’ Este in Lake Como, Italy, reimagines the New England seafood experience. The designers aimed to update the space, purchased by Heritage Restaurant Group last year, while keeping its original charm. What to Order: Paired with a bright citrus herb aioli and fennel salad, the crab cakes are the |
perfect way to start. The restaurant is known for its stone crabs, and the crustaceans come in three sizes; large, jumbo and colossal, and can be paired with house mustard, cocktail sauce, horseradish, fresh lemon or Tabasco. Other raw bar options include a rotating selection of Rhode Island oysters, and the ocean feast towers. Finish the night off with a housemade coffee milk pie. Fun Perks: Try the curated caviar service with prosecco from the Pearls & Bubbles section of the menu. Wash down hackleback, osetra or Italian sturgeon served with creme fraiche and chives on blinis and kettle chips with half a bottle of Mionetto prosecco. 527 Thames St., Newport, 846-3474, clawn hammer. com
Finn’ s Harborside
The Backstory: Finn’ s Harborside has been a part of Rhode Island’ s seafood heritage for several decades. The restaurant suffered a devastating fire in March 2024 that kept the interior restaurant closed for renovations for the last two years. They ran an outdoor bar called
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