Surf 'n' turf, a large raw bar & cocktails offered in an airy, high-ceilinged space with 2 decks.
At a glance
#16 of 34 Restaurants in NewportLocalGuideWorld score: 4.40
Rating breakdown
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5 ★64%
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4 ★22%
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3 ★7%
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2 ★3%
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1 ★3%
Quick facts
- What is the rating of Midtown Oyster Bar?
- Midtown Oyster Bar is rated 4.4 out of 5 based on 1,891 reviews.
- How does Midtown Oyster Bar rank in Newport?
- Midtown Oyster Bar is #16 of 34 Restaurants in Newport by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
- Where is Midtown Oyster Bar located?
- 345 Thames St, Newport, RI 02840, United States — 74.5 km from the center of Newport.
- How can I contact Midtown Oyster Bar?
- Phone: +1 401-619-4100 · Website: midtownoyster.com
We were greeted and seated promptly, given menus and water and allowed ample time to decide what to order. After drinks arrived our apps came straight away and were delicious. Mussels and fries, fresh briny oysters labeled for their location and calamari scantily breaded and perfectly cooked spoiled us for any others we'd had before. Our entrees were also excellent. Service was spot on, well done all around! Can't wait to be back in the area and visit again.
We loved Midtown Oyster Bar! The oysters and swordfish were delicious, as were the stuffies, the sides, the oyster stout, the Aristocrat, and the bread pudding. We loved the warm and inviting atmosphere, the kind and professional service, and the excellent food. Highly recommend. We would love to come again!
We were visiting family in the area, and enjoyed an outstanding lunch of oysters, clams, and the best lobster roll I've ever had. We were impressed with the lobster claw Bloody Marys too! We eat a lot of oysters back home in Seattle but I thought the Atlantic oysters were even better. It wasn't terribly busy despite being the Sunday after Thanksgiving with a Pats game on. Would absolutely come back!
Stopped in for a quick lunch and we were not disappointed. The service was good and our server was knowledgeable. We had the stuffies (great) to start, then tuna tacos (good), and baked oysters (also great!). They even had a large local draft beer selection.
My husband and I stopped by Midtown Oyster Bar based on the reviews on Open Table. We stopped by for some appetizers on a Saturday afternoon. We were sat upstairs outside. We love how spacious the restaurant is.
The Oyster selection was great and each different kind we tried for better and better. So yummy.
We also got the chargrilled octopus and the calamari. We usually don’t order calamari at restaurants because it is usually not very flavorful, but the calamari was very lightly fried with pearl onions and a really nice sauce on top. The flavors were amazing. The chargrilled octopus was absolutely incredible. Highly recommend stopping at Midtown oyster bar when you’re in Newport. Reservations recommended.
The Oyster selection was great and each different kind we tried for better and better. So yummy.
We also got the chargrilled octopus and the calamari. We usually don’t order calamari at restaurants because it is usually not very flavorful, but the calamari was very lightly fried with pearl onions and a really nice sauce on top. The flavors were amazing. The chargrilled octopus was absolutely incredible. Highly recommend stopping at Midtown oyster bar when you’re in Newport. Reservations recommended.
Great food terrific server. She was knowledgeable and offered amazing recommendations. Loved that she knew exactly what she was talking about. She was able to communicate even though the restaurant was so loud. Took us in even though the kitten closed in 30 minutes. This was just a great time and really made my vacation in Newport special.
The arugula, beets, and goats cheese salad was delicious. Titos vodka martinis was quite good. Both the large seared and the smaller baked scallops were amazing. Yummy!
We also had the raw oysters. Super fresh!
We also had the raw oysters. Super fresh!
Fabulous experience! We were looking for a causal girls night out that was fun, delicious and had a vibe. Midtown fulfilled it all! Service was attentive, friendly and had great recommendations. Food was delivered timely, but dinner wasn’t rushed. The dishes were spot on! Lobster roll (buttered) was awesome. Scallops were on point. Cod chowder was substantial but not too heavy. Key lime pie kept us going back for seconds. The downstairs bar scene was buzzing. Definitely will go back!
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