"Can't miss" stuff/food in Newport

[bert]

My family and I will be in Newport for a couple of days next week. Anybody have any advice for anything we shouldn't miss, or any great restaurants we have to get to?

Much appreciated.

 

[Lawman]

Pardon my ignorance Newport Kentucky?

 

[MIDNJAC]

Pardon my ignorance Newport Kentucky?

Are you serious?

 

[Ecureuil444]

I usually try to hit the Red Parrot. Other than that, just take a walk around the waterfront and see what looks good.

 

[jus2mch]

Restaurants: Brick House, Mudville grill, The Japanese Steak/Sushi House across the street from Mudville Grille, Red Parrot, Mamma Leones, The Creamery, Newport Brewery.
Activities :West Deck/Rhino Bar (to Party at). You will find plenty of other places to walk into, just take a cab into town. The newport Dinner Train is ok, and take her to the Mansions to look around.

Here is a Newport RI eats thread:

http://www.airwarriors.com/forum/showthread.php?t=140238

 

[Pugs]

Go over to Jamestown and walk around the waterfront and out to the park there (beavertail?) There's a lighthouse and nice view of Newport and the shore.

We always liked Christie's as a restaurant but I think it's closed now.

 

[Ecureuil444]

ahh yes, I second the creamery. Be prepared if you hit the mansions, some of them can be a huge ripoff.

 

[Morgan81]

As far as restaurants go, I'd say the Black Pearl hands down.

 

[schwarti]

Second the Black Pearl. It's good - not stellar, but definitely worth going to. The Museum of Yachting (http://www.moy.org/) is kind of neat, too. Take a drive along the water by Fort Adams in bad weather. Newport Brewery is good too, and get an awful awful at the Creamery.

 

[bert]

Thanks to all - I appreciate the advice and keep it coming.

 

[TheBubba]

I usually try to hit the Red Parrot. Other than that, just take a walk around the waterfront and see what looks good.

Beat me to it.

Also, Mama Leone's is pretty good.. standard issue Italian, but good. There's also a Greek place just up the hill from the Post Office.

As far as stuff to do, the cliff walk is pretty good as are the mansion tours.

 

[Rubiks06]

Parrot and the cliff walks a must.

 

[Hozer]

Second Beach and a board, then some beer. Lather, rinse, repeat.

 

[ACowboyinTexas]

Tommy's Diner for lunch hasn't been mentioned yet. Best Onion Rings in the world. I also concur with Brick House and Mama Leone's

And if you get a chance to rent a sailboat, the bay is fantastic.

 

[FMRAM]

If you only eat out twice go to Mama Leone's and Yesterdays...