Newport picks

[bornie]

My GF is visiting Newport with her retired folks for a week.. She called tonight desperate for chowhound picks for good restaurants in the area.. Folks are on a fixed budget so she's looking for fresh, good quality and affordable seafood, Italian, Chinese.... Thx all!!

[5thAndNowhere]

Sardellas has a neighborhood menu early weekdays. from their site: Every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, Sardella’s offers dinner for two with a bottle of wine for $24.00. Without the wine, the dinner for two special is $14.00!

Puerini's is BYO during the week. Cuts down on cost. Very good Italian. Outdoor patio.

You can get reasonable plates at Salvation Cafe, Perro Salado and The Fifth Element too. I believe Salvation Cafe is on Restaurant.com for weekday only GCs.

Salas' is as local as it gets (go Upstairs, not down). Try the white clam or oriental spag - almost like a lo mein, and made in honor of the original owner who was Guamanian (wife was Italian). Their clam boils are reasonable as well. If the seafood chowders on the menu, get it.

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Puerini's Restaurant
24 Memorial Blvd W, Newport, RI 02840

Perro Salado
19 Charles St, Newport, RI 02840

[CheesyWiner]

For seafood check out Flo's across from 1st beach (counter service downstairs, menu service upstairs) or Anthony's (counter service) in Middletown. Could share a pizza at Nikolas on Memorial where they have nice outdoor seating.

[bornie]

Awesome!!! thx for both replies. She and family will be excited to try!!

[mucksp]

If your girlfriend's trip to Newport with her parents hasn't happened yet, I'll throw in an extra vote for Anthony's. While Flo's can be kind of touristy, Anthony's is a true local's spot with really fantastic food.

[2000fair]

try salas restaurant,(upstairs) on the corner of thames and memorial. its old school but pretty good. they also have pasta by the 1/4 pound.