Honeymooning in Newport, RI - Aug 27th

[Brigita]

We are staying at the Castle Hill Inn and already have a reservation there for one night. Can people recommend other places to have meals, drinks? I have heard Flo's Clam Shack also. Want to buy wine to bring back as well. Thank you! We are from NYC, if that helps anyone decide what to recommend.

[Pegmeister]

I absolutely love the Cheeky Monkey! The atmosphere is funky but the food presentation is lovely. The bananas foster dessert was my favorite, but the shrimp in puff pastry appetizer was a close second!

[Dax]

Pegmeister what were the prices like at Cheeky? I seem to recall they were a little less than West Deck but it's been a couple of months since I saw their menu in person and prices are not listed on the website.

[Dax]

I liked West Deck on my one trip there a few months back. Pricey but great food.

Baked Oysters au Gratin with Leeks, Fennel Sauce & Parmesan Cheese $13. I could have eaten 12 of these. I get enough raw oysters in Boston so like to try other variations and this was delicious.

Bermuda Fish Chowder with Gosling’s Rum & Sherry Pepper Sauce
$7.50. Ok, but I'll stick to dark and stormies for my intake of Goslings

Lobster Fatulli ~ Poached Lobster with Button Mushrooms, Potato Gnocchi, & Lobster Cream $44/market. Pricy, but delicious. I think the meat was from a 1.25 lb lobster. Gnocchi good but not amazing.

I forget what dish my friend had but he ate all of it.

http://www.westdeck.com/menus.asp

Bob's on Thames is ok for pressed sandwiches. Avoid the Red Parrot.

Menu at the Cheeky Monkey looked good

http://www.cheekymonkeycafe.com/menu....

[Brigita]

I will find out and report back !

[a l i c e]

I believe it's just called "Asterix" now. It was excellent before the name change and I have not been since this revamping (name and menu overhaul?).

[Brigita]

Lots of good places to choose from. The Castle Hill Inn also recommended a place called The Obelisk and Asterik (I think)?? Has anyone been there?

[xilinxchic]

The Spiced Pear strikes me as very different than it's name - it is more parlor-room old-money glamour than contemporary, but views from the dining room of the cliffwalk is so romantic. I had a lovely meal as well.
http://www.spicedpear.com/

[Brigita]

The place looks amazing, but wow, those prices are even a bit crazy for New York City, and I am someone who will pay them!

[lvtotry]

Had a great dinner at the West Deck this past weekend. A bit more upscale inside then a great place to have a few drinks after (a bit rowdy though.) The candy store has great sushi and the black pearl patio is a fun place to hang outside and have a drink at sunset.

[sivyaleah]

http://www.chowhound.com/topics/show/...

My report from about a year ago - hope it helps.

And we disliked 22 Boewens enormously. Too touristy and overpriced to boot.

[JaneRI]

I don't think very much of Newport or Sakonnet wineries, but I think Westport Rivers (Westport MA) is wonderful....known for sparklers (excellent) and they also make a nice dry rose that I like.

[a l i c e]

You might find some useful info in this thread. Incidentally, I am among those who doesn't like Flo's....I would hate to have you eat bad food on your honeymoon.

http://www.chowhound.com/topics/show/...

[Sap115]

Newport Vineyards has a nice place for wine tasting. The wines aren't half bad. I really liked the cabernet franc that they had.

[Brigita]

Thank you. I don't mind blending the fancy-pants places with the places like Flo's. Can't wait!

[John Cuttino]

Many good options. Castle Hill Inn is the best, be there for sunset.
West Deck, Scales and Shells, The Mooring, 22 Bowen in the Thames St area are good/great.
Flo's Clam shack has the best fried seafood. Very "down and dirty". Just off First (Easton's) Beach.
The wine shop on Bellevue is the best.

[yerfatma]

I moved away years ago, but it looks like the <a href="http://travel.yahoo.com/p-travelguide-2739687-west_deck_the_newport-i">West Desk</a> is still good. <a href="http://travel.yahoo.com/p-travelguide... White Horse Tavern</a> is the first tavern in the US (jacket and tie required). Avoid Brick Alley Pub unless you're searching for mediocrity.