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@ The Deck
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@ The Deck Details

  • Dining Style: Casual Elegant
  • Website: http://www.waiteswharf.com/atthedeck
  • Email: atthedeck@waiteswharf.com
  • Phone: (401) 846-3600
  • Hours of Operation:
    Closed Monday Tuesday and Wednesday
    Thursday - Saturday, Open at 4:30pm
    Sunday, Open at Noon

    Open 7 Days a Week for Private Function.

    RESERVATIONS BOOKED THROUGH OPEN TABLE ARE FOR INSIDE DINING ONLY
  • Payment Options: AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
  • Cuisine: Contemporary French / American, Steak, Seafood
  • Executive Chef: Chef Matthew Holmes
  • Dress Code: Casual Dress
  • Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
  • Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Fireplace, Full Bar, Gluten-free Menu, Late Night, Non-Smoking Area, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Smoking Area, Smoking Area (patio only), Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine, Wine Bar
  • Entertainment: Constantly booking a variety of performers ranging from dueling pianists, steel drums duo, contemporary and among other genres.

    RESERVATIONS BOOKED THROUGH OPENTABLE ARE FOR INSIDE DINING ONLY

Getting there

  • Cross Street: Thames
  • Parking: Private Lot
  • Parking Details: We do not operate the private lot associated with Waites Wharf, however we do offer a validation of half of which the lot is charging for guests dining Inside At The Deck Restaurant.

    RESERVATIONS BOOKED THROUGH OPEN TABLE ARE FOR INSIDE DINING ONLY
A word from @ The Deck
Newport Rhode Island's premier waterfront restaurant that offers lunch and dinner; inside and out. Whether you choose to dine inside with our open air kitchen or decide to relax outside on the patio, @ The Deck Restaurant accommodates any and all patron looking to enjoy some quality time while over… looking Newport's Best Harbor View.

RESERVATIONS BOOKED THROUGH OPENTABLE ARE FOR INSIDE DINING ONLY.Continued
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Diner Reviews
  • "Quiet night so noise level was low, not sure how it is when its busy. Had the swordfish and risotto and both were great."
    Dined on 2/21/2014
  • "The Deck had some of the best food I have ever tasted, and the presentation was fantastic. I was not pleased with the service at all. Our waiter did not have good communication with my spouse and I, also when the credit card machine failed, he let us wait for 25 minutes until my husband asked him why the wait. I was also misguided by the $50 valentines day dinner package. I went expecting it to be between $50-$65 and it turned out to be $85. Overall, the meal was good but I was not impressed with the staff or miscommunicated information. It's too bad because the food was fantastic but unless accommodated I will not support this business."
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "Tried out @ The Deck last weekend. It's in a nice location (right on Waite's Wharf) with a great view of the water. The Deck had a low-key atmosphere, but that could be due to the off-season. My party of four all opted for the prix fixe menu, which I assume is only offered during special events. Regardless, the food was excellent. We started with lobster stuffies and French onion soup. For my main entree, I grabbed a seared swordfish steak over risotto. The swordfish was cooked to perfection, and the risotto was delicious. For desert, I tried the tiramisu, which was very sweet and a little rich, but still rather good. I would absolutely recommend @ The Deck to anyone interested in a relatively inexpensive and pleasant dinner."
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "Dining on New Year's Eve at a restaurant that is a summertime hot spot was probably not the best idea. The wait staff was top-notch, but the noise level was too much for us. A huge spread of appetizers was provided. I enjoyed the chowder. The best was the plate full of tasty mussels. My swordfish was adequate. A friendly place for folks who want to celebrate!"
    Dined on 12/31/2013
  • "Totally enjoyed the pre fix menu choices and the appetizer table was a big plus."
    Dined on 12/31/2013
  • "I happened on this restaurant on Open Table not knowing where to go when in Newport for a weekend. From beginning to end: superb! Noted on res. that it was our anniversary, and everyone took pains to wish us well. Waiter was spectacular. Offered me tastes of scotch before I selected one; our wine was "iffy" and he immediately took it back and suggested a different (less expensive) one. The scallops and lamb shank were out of this world. Chef came to banter with us, and gave us a recipe. Dessert, a waffle bread pudding came with a lit sparkler and was complimentary. Ambiance: terrific. I can't praise this place enough... and by the way, the prices were extremely reasonable for what we received! Worth the 2 hr. trip to get there!"
    Dined on 11/16/2013
  • "Visiting Newport for a quick getaway, stumbled upon restaurant week. Randomly picked The Deck. Made a great choice! Had a wonderful meal, great server, listened to some quiet background music. A very nice evening. My only complaint if that is finding the restaurant in the dark . No sign from the road indicating it's location. We ended up parking in a pay lot down the road and asking directions along the way. Walking down a dark alleyway was a little disconcerting, but we did find our way and had a lovely dinner."
    Dined on 11/9/2013
  • "I would not recommed this restaurant to anyone. The food, seating, and odor needs too be addressed. I hope their outdoor seating is better in the summmer."
    Dined on 11/9/2013
  • "Went here for our anniversary. Food was very good, atmosphere was terrific."
    Dined on 11/9/2013
  • "We had not been back since April, but it was not up to standard. The restaurant week selections were not as good as usual and the quality fell short."
    Dined on 11/9/2013
  • "I am the foodie in the group and make most reservations. I chose The Deck because of the menu they listed for restaurant week. They deleted some options from the menu from the starters. Of the 8 diners, 3 had swordfish which was delicious, however, each person had a different sized portion, one in particular being huge. The scallop entree presented only 3 scallops which left the men a little hungry. Tuna was sent back because it was overcooked, and salmon was just ordinary. The worst part was that they ran out of all of the dessert mouses which were advertised on their restaurant week menu. We were very disappointed. Also, service was slow.."
    Dined on 11/2/2013
  • "Food wasn't as good as it used to be. Short ribs were dry an needed more gravy. What used to be a really good restaurant is now very average."
    Dined on 10/6/2013
  • "We had a nice anniversary dinner at @ The Deck. The wait staff was very attentive and the food was delicious. It is a small place so the noise level is a bit high, but the piano was a nice touch. My husband got the Duck Breast Au Poivre and it was very moist and tender. I got the Apple Jack Short Ribs and they were also very well done. The carrot cake was delicious."
    Dined on 10/6/2013
  • "This is a great gem. Outside deck eating, and great food."
    Dined on 9/6/2013
  • "The linguine with white clam sauce. I am an afficianato of the dish and order it everywhere. This was the worst I ever had."
    Dined on 8/31/2013
  • "Food was absolutely wonderful the lobster stuffy was one of the best dishes I ever had."
    Dined on 6/30/2013
  • "Went for date night with my husband. We live in the area & were looking for somewhere different. We were early & were told we could sit at the outside bar and have a drink. The service at the outside bar was terrible & they filled a small plastic cup 3/4ths of the way with beer and it cost $6. Inside was very loud. The place is small but packed with tables. When we were seated there were crumbs on the tablecloth that I had to brush off. The waitress was very nice & her service was excellent. The food was good.....for the price it could have been better but the portions were large. Overall it was an ok experience. Nothing to write home about but decent enough. I probably won't go back as Newport has so many more better restaurants."
    Dined on 8/18/2013
  • "Try the lemon cake. Your taste buds will love you."
    Dined on 8/3/2013
  • "Interesting place. Decent food, rather expensive. Needs a better chef."
    Dined on 8/4/2013
  • "Was able to get a last minute reservation at The Deck. Food was good, and the wait staff was helpful. We ate inside, and it was slightly noisey, and a little warm, but overall a nice experience. Everyone seemed to be happy with their meal, and the drinks."
    Dined on 7/6/2013
  • "As first time visitors to Newport, we relied on friends for recommendations of places to eat. The Deck was on that list. I would say the two highpoints 1) having dinner with my boyfriend and 2)the lighted menus. Other restaurants should take note to do this. However, we were really disappointed with our meal. I ordered the linguini with white clam sauce and while the clams tasted okay the broth/sauce that the linguini was cooked in had no flavor and looked like pure olive oil in the bowl. I left most of the pasta in the dish. My boyfriends swordfish was overcooked and the risotto was flavorless and also overcooked. Perhaps just a bad night but with all the other choices available, we would not return. On the expensive side too,"
    Dined on 7/10/2013
  • "We were a group of eight so there were six different dishes eaten. The only shortcoming was that the stuffed pork chop was a little overcooked. It could have been moister. The wedge salad was excellent. The steaks were cooked to the eaters request and very tasty. The service was excellent. The hostess was personable and made us feel wel44come. Our server was attentive and cordial. He explained the specials to us with knowledge of what the foods were. The wine list was a little lacking. The décor could be a little warmer. With the prices that are charged, the management should pay for the parking for the restaurant. We all felt paying $20 for parking at a restaurant that charges such high prices ($44 for a filet) was a little insulting."
    Dined on 7/28/2013
  • "I have eaten here numerous times over 5-6 years and despite a new chef in the kitchen, the level of food and service has remained consistently fine. It is always the first place i book when coming to Newport."
    Dined on 7/21/2013
  • "Had a bad experience with @ The Deck. Despite a 9:15 reservation, we weren't seated until almost 10.. then then was a mixup with who was supposed to be our server so we waited another 10 or 15 minutes. The dining room consisted almost exclusively of bachelorette parties. The only part of the experience that salvaged the night is that the food is actually pretty good and the server who took over after the mixup was awesome. But, I would never go back."
    Dined on 7/14/2013
  • "Let the waiter know that I would love the scollops but I am always apprehensive to order them because of sand. He said that they would not be sandy...four came on the plate and the fourth one was full of sand! Let me waiter know and he was happy it was the last one. I could not eat the rest of my meal. I was with a large party and they though the food was fair. Lots of other great places to eat in Newport. The bar seen had a band and was loud and hopping! Price was high for what you get."
    Dined on 7/14/2013
  • "I was a bit nervous actually going to try this place out after some of the reviews. Reviews telling of bad service and horrible hostesses, but whatever was said must have been quickly corrected by the owner and management. Our waitress was awesome and the manager came by to ensure our meal was made to perfection. The food was amazing and the open air style kitchen is a real treat since you know how your food is being prepared! Great place and would recommend it to anyone!"
    Dined on 7/13/2013
  • "I will start with the positive. We dined inside the restaurant and the food was outstanding. I would dine there again just because the food was so wonderful. To make it even better the chef came out to see how everything was and it was fantastic to be able to let him know how terrific the food was. Now for the factors that keep this from being a glowing review all around: the service, the service, the service. Hostess, waiter and bartender are all in need of some serious customer service training. Not enough characters to describe adequately here. This should have the top ratings possible. Unfortunately, as a result of the staff I cannot. I would recommend for the food, but warn about the service."
    Dined on 7/6/2013
  • "I have had drinks at the bar several times but this is the first time I dined at The Deck and it was very nice. The hostess and server were attentive. The food was very good and the atmosphere perfect for chatting with friends over a leisurely dinner."
    Dined on 7/7/2013
  • "What a special find this place was while we visited Newport. Our waitress was so attentive and personable and knowledgeable about the menu. The food was fantastic! You need to make a visit to this hidden gem in Newport"
    Dined on 6/27/2013
  • "The menu was very limited and the seating was a small area in a small table. I asked the hostess if we could move to a different part where there was many free tables and was told no, that area was reserved. We had a reservation but I guess it didn't include the quieter part of the restaurant. During our time there nobody else was seated in that area so I can't imagine why she wouldn't put us there. She was not friendly however, our server was very attentive. That is why I gave it three stars for service. The food was good but the seating arrangements were cramped. It might not bother some people but I didn't care for it. I don't think we'll be going back."
    Dined on 6/22/2013
  • "For 15 years this has been my favorite spot in Newport. Food is outstanding, always fresh ideas for preparations, and impeccable service!"
    Dined on 6/14/2013
  • "Our first day in Newport, RI felt like the rainstorm of the century. We almost decided to order room service but then decide to venture into the storm. So very glad we did. We had a wonderful seafood dinner and one of the best Hencricks martinis ever. Our waiter was attentive and knowledgeable getting us started with the perfect blue point oysters. We returned the next night after dinner to enjoy the bar scene....great for people watching."
    Dined on 6/7/2013
  • "The lobster mac & cheese was superb! Outstanding service and delicious food. Highly recommend."
    Dined on 5/12/2013
  • "It was our first time back to The Deck in two years and it appeared nothing had changed. A very cordial host welcomed us and our waiter, Spencer was most attentive to our needs and very personable. What was most disappointing were our entrees. The cod loin I ordered was obviously frozen and over cooked. The texture was mealy that I can only compare to fast food fare. My wife's swordfish was marginally better. Both meals were a major disappointment and left untouched. Looking around at nearby diners, meals being served at least had a great presentation. The Deck management should reconsider dining options and stick with what they do best, appetizers and burgers."
    Dined on 5/31/2013
  • "I was not pleased with this restaurant. It did not smell good as soon as we walked in and I should have left right then. The food was just okay . I would not go back since there are so many other great restaurants in Newport."
    Dined on 6/1/2013
  • "We had a great meal. We went all seafood, everything was fresh, tasty, and the presentation was innovative and fun. We started outside on the deck with a great view of Newport harbor and the sunset, then moved in to the bar as it got colder for dessert and a cocktail. Excellent overall. For those nitpicky types, there are only a couple negative comments: the deck seating was very informal- like a picnic area. In the defense of the restaurant I don't think they really expected outside dining yet as it is only mid may. And then one of us had a lobster-pasta dish which was excellent except it had a garnish of fried onions which didn't in our opinion go with the dish. Picked off, the dish was great. . Great service, happy fun crowd. Go"
    Dined on 5/17/2013
  • "What more can you ask for? The potato-leek soup was amazing. Very flavorful! The prosciutto wrapped cod was cooked to perfection and absolutely delicious. It was a great dinner experience!!"
    Dined on 5/17/2013
  • "Parking!!! Just off Thames street. The Smoked salmon BLT was ok. Grateful for the mom's eat free special...but should have done the cod (which looked great) or the Caesar lobster salad which a neighboring diner oohed and ahhed over. Nice little place with a warm, waterfront /wharf restaurant bar feeling but nice linen table cloths and napkins. Brick walls and live plants add to the "cared for" feeling of @the Deck. I would recommend it even though I ordered poorly. Have anything lobster it looked great! That's what I will have next time."
    Dined on 5/12/2013
  • "I have been to @The Deck on summer nights before. It is a much better bar scene than it is for a midday meal. Food was alright. There was a limited menu for Mother's Day, which was when we went. I much prefer this place as a bar, rather than a restaurant to dine at. For the price, I wish I had made reservations at 22 Bowens instead. Only perk was that for Mother's Day, my mother's entree was free. Seating is cramped inside, tables too close to your neighbors. View from the deck is lovely, but we couldn't enjoy it seated inside. I will not be dining here again, but when the weather warms up I will certainly be back for the bar scene!"
    Dined on 5/12/2013
  • "We used to be regulars at the Deck. The food was very good and the atmosphere friendly and casual. The noise level was reasonable for conversation. In the last couple of years though we found the food became uninteresting and the noise level went through the roof. The outside bar is always loud at night but the inside used to be sort of an oasis. We would marvel at the change experienced on going through the door. We gave it another try on a Friday in early May and since it was not very busy, it was like old times. The menu was still uninspiring though and with so much competition for good food in Newport, the Deck needs to up its game. We hope it does because we still like going there. It has a great neighborhood feel."
    Dined on 5/3/2013
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  • Complimentary Glass of wine With Your Meal
    Thursday 4:30 PM - 11:00 PM›
    Complimentary Glass of wine With Your Meal. Excludes Tax and Tip. 1 Entree, Complimentary glass of Wine or Beer, 2 Entrees Complimentary Bottle. Special valid Feb 15, 2014 - Apr 1, 2014 on Thursdays from 4:30 PM - 11:00 PM. Offer valid February 15, 2014 - April 1, 2014
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    Friday 4:30 PM - 11:00 PM›
    We continue with our “Buck-A-Shuck” Oysters & Little Necks and Quahog Stuffies prepared using the Chef’s secret ingredients. Excludes Tax and Tip. Special valid Feb 15, 2014 - May 15, 2014 on Fridays from 4:30 PM - 11:00 PM. Offer valid February 15, 2014 - May 15, 2014
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    Sunday 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM›
    50% Off Entrées. Excludes Tax and Tip. Special valid Feb 15, 2014 - May 15, 2014 on Sundays from 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM. Offer valid February 15, 2014 - May 15, 2014
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