Guidebook for Middletown
Food Scene
A nice fine dining option, in the heart of the downtown area, on Thames Street. A reservation would be recommended.
21 residents recomanen
Bouchard Inn & Restaurant
505 Thames StA nice fine dining option, in the heart of the downtown area, on Thames Street. A reservation would be recommended.
Mission
58 Aquidneck Avenue The BEST burger in Newport!
Excellent breakfast spot, but arrive early. This is a local favorite, and you can usually expect to wait to get a table in the morning.
66 residents recomanen
Corner Café
110 Broadway Excellent breakfast spot, but arrive early. This is a local favorite, and you can usually expect to wait to get a table in the morning.
Fluke Newport
41 Bowens WharfTasty upscale seafood spot.
Great cocktail and food menu. Fairly new and plenty of seating. This is located in Washington Square so you are right in between the touristy Thames Street area and the local Broadway area.
30 residents recomanen
Stoneacre Brasserie & Cafe
28 Washington SquareGreat cocktail and food menu. Fairly new and plenty of seating. This is located in Washington Square so you are right in between the touristy Thames Street area and the local Broadway area.
Winner Winner
Casual and delicious fried chicken spot.
Great semi-outdoor bar and food scene. The fare is barbecue inspired and it is a great place to have a cocktail and people watch.
13 residents recomanen
Smoke House
31 Scott WharfGreat semi-outdoor bar and food scene. The fare is barbecue inspired and it is a great place to have a cocktail and people watch.
Diego's
11 Bowens WharfYummy Mexican food in the heart of downtown.
A bit off the beaten path, this is where the locals grab their Mexican inspired food. The restaurant is in an old house so it has a unique vibe, outdoor seating available in the summer and a fun night scene with occasional live music. The blood orange margaritas are always a great choice!
69 residents recomanen
Perro Salado
19 Charles StA bit off the beaten path, this is where the locals grab their Mexican inspired food. The restaurant is in an old house so it has a unique vibe, outdoor seating available in the summer and a fun night scene with occasional live music. The blood orange margaritas are always a great choice!
Frosty Freez is a nearby ice cream joint and Aquidneck Island staple. They always have a very loyal following and offer a wide variety of ice cream, sundaes and shakes. Cash only!
12 residents recomanen
Frosty Freez
496 E Main RdFrosty Freez is a nearby ice cream joint and Aquidneck Island staple. They always have a very loyal following and offer a wide variety of ice cream, sundaes and shakes. Cash only!
This is one of the better places to get your summer seafood fix. They have all the options you'd be looking for when it comes to New England seafood - fried clams, oysters, etc, lobster rolls, and crab legs.
59 residents recomanen
Flo's Clam Shack
4 Wave AveThis is one of the better places to get your summer seafood fix. They have all the options you'd be looking for when it comes to New England seafood - fried clams, oysters, etc, lobster rolls, and crab legs.
Drinks & Nightlife
This is a great local haunt. They offer bar food as well as an extensive selection of beers.
69 residents recomanen
Pour Judgement
32 Broadway This is a great local haunt. They offer bar food as well as an extensive selection of beers.
This is a bar and a restaurant, but you can find a lot of locals here on the weekends. A little more on the upscale side of things - this is a popular spot for the local and international sailing scene.
123 residents recomanen
Clarke Cooke House
24 Bannister's WharfThis is a bar and a restaurant, but you can find a lot of locals here on the weekends. A little more on the upscale side of things - this is a popular spot for the local and international sailing scene.
This is probably the most popular local bar in town. Always busy on weekend nights. There is an outdoor section with ping-pong and pool tables, that gets pretty lively.
27 residents recomanen
The Fastnet Pub
1 BroadwayThis is probably the most popular local bar in town. Always busy on weekend nights. There is an outdoor section with ping-pong and pool tables, that gets pretty lively.
This is a fairly popular spot for weekday and weekend live music and late night activities. Depending on who is performing there can be a cover fee.
40 residents recomanen
Newport Blues Cafe
286 Thames StThis is a fairly popular spot for weekday and weekend live music and late night activities. Depending on who is performing there can be a cover fee.
Sightseeing
Cliff Walk is a 3.5 mile walk along the coast. You can peak out over Easton's Beach (or First Beach, as the locals call it) in one direction and see the backyards of some of the famous mansion in the opposite direction. Family and dog friendly.
301 residents recomanen
Caminada del Penya-segat
117 Memorial BlvdCliff Walk is a 3.5 mile walk along the coast. You can peak out over Easton's Beach (or First Beach, as the locals call it) in one direction and see the backyards of some of the famous mansion in the opposite direction. Family and dog friendly.
This is a popular destination for tourists. You can drive or bike the length of it and peer out over the southernmost point of the island.
89 residents recomanen
Ocean Drive Historic District
This is a popular destination for tourists. You can drive or bike the length of it and peer out over the southernmost point of the island.
Parks & Nature
This is a great outdoor spot that offers trails and short hikes. Take the "Hanging Rock" trial out to a stunning overlook that features a spectacular view over the beach.
94 residents recomanen
Norman Bird Sanctuary
583 3rd Beach Rd This is a great outdoor spot that offers trails and short hikes. Take the "Hanging Rock" trial out to a stunning overlook that features a spectacular view over the beach.
This is a coastal wildlife refuge that features easy trails throughout.
72 residents recomanen
Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge
This is a coastal wildlife refuge that features easy trails throughout.
Arts & Culture
The Elms
367 Bellevue AveThe Breakers
44 Ochre Point AveRough Point
680 Bellevue AveCasa de Marbre
596 Bellevue AveShopping
Thames Street is lined with local and brand name stores. Lot's of shopping to be done here!
61 residents recomanen
Thames Street
Thames StreetThames Street is lined with local and brand name stores. Lot's of shopping to be done here!
Parallel to Thames Street, Bellevue offers more specialized shopping and high end local boutiques.
11 residents recomanen
Bellevue Avenue
Bellevue AvenueParallel to Thames Street, Bellevue offers more specialized shopping and high end local boutiques.
Essentials
Stop & Shop
1360 W Main Rd Local grocery store chain.
Gold's Wine and Spirits
1374 W Main RdNearest liquor/wine store.
Stop & Shop
1360 W Main RdNearest Pharmacy