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Flag Room - Midtown Oyster Bar, Newport, RI

Midtown Oyster Bar

4.6 (2064)
$31 to $50
Seafood
343 Thames St, Newport, RI 02840

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 65 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for groups
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for creative cocktails
Midtown Oyster Bar is a seafood restaurant in Newport, Rhode Island, celebrated for its fresh seafood and extensive raw bar. Situated on Thames Street in downtown Newport, the restaurant features two floors: a lively tavern on the first floor and a welcoming bar on the second. With its casual atmosphere, Midtown Oyster Bar is the perfect spot to enjoy a meal or share drinks with friends.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Contemporary American, Comfort Food
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–9:30 pm
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Midtown Oyster Bar is the ultimate location to host your next event. Whether it be a rehearsal dinner, corporate event, cocktail party or special occasion, we certainly have the perfect space for you. Our private events director will coordinate with you to create a one-of-a-kind experience, customized specifically to your needs and event size.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Newport
  • Cross street
    Perry Mill Wharf
  • Parking details
    There is a private parking lot located at the end of Perry Mill Wharf, behind Midtown Oyster Bar. The lot is cash or credit card and charges by the day. There are other similar lots within a block of restaurant. Street parking is metered from May 1 to October 31.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine

What 2,064 people are saying

Midtown Oyster Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Rhode Island

    Good for groups

  • Newport County

    Good for groups

  • Newport County

    Healthy

  • Newport County

    Hot spot

  • Newport County

    Lively

  • Newport County

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Midtown Oyster Bar offers a vibrant dining experience with "amazing food" and a "knowledgeable, attentive" staff. Enjoy fresh oysters, delicious seafood, and a lively atmosphere perfect for group outings. Guests rave about the "great service," and accommodating dietary needs. It's a "must-visit" in Newport for an unforgettable meal.

2,064 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Exclusive1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Always good at Midtown. Look forward to the next time

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  2. Virginia

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and service. We have been here before and will return next time I visit Newport.

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  3. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The experience here was very surprising. We made reservations in hopes of having a great Newport weekend lunch. The waitress was great, very nice. The oysters were good and the drinks were good. Everything after that was terrible. The fries came out cold, the codfish tacos had almost no cod. The calamari was covered in aioli sauce (we had to send it back), the bread was literally frozen in the center, twice it was sent to us frozen. The manager did come over and was apologetic & again the waitress was lovely but honesty it was one of the worst restaurant experiences we have had in a while.

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  4. Michelle

    Greater Boston13 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The waitress was very accommodating and the drinks were great, except the second drink my husband ordered. The old fashioned that was ordered was not an old fashioned. Our experience was very disappointing. The appetizer was placed on our table but then taken away and told it wasn’t ours, which it was. Then came back with it drenched in oil which was not how it was ordered. We had to send it back. The tacos we ordered came with two small tacos with minimal cod. My family and I left feeling hungry and I would have happily ordered more food but at that point we were frustrated with the entire experience. Again, the waitress was wonderful but my food experience was awful.

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  5. Amber

    Tampa / Central Florida West1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I loved the food it was delicious the waiter was so polite. I am a 7 year old diner

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  6. Kathy

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Large selection of oysters. Raw clams were nice and small & properly shucked, as were the oysters. The grilled octopus salad was amazing and of the 6 entrees, only one person thought the cod fish was dry, everyone else enjoyed their dinner. Our waitress, Kim, was knowledgeable, attentive and developed a great rapport with us!

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  7. joseph

    New York City2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Appetizers were good. Dinners were inconsistent. Boston baked cod- was very moist but lacked flavor, in spite of us adding lemon & melted butter. Service was sub par.

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  8. Jennifer

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a fantastic experience, food was delicious and they took the time to accommodate my dietary restrictions.

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  9. heather

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious and ambiance’s was beautiful. We sat outside and had a great view of the boats in the harbor. The service was excellent, thank you to Olivia who made our experience so enjoyable.

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  10. Morgan

    Rhode Island1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a must go multiple times on our yearly Newport trip!

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FAQs

Midtown Oyster Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (401) 619-4100 ext. 1.

Midtown Oyster Bar is rated 4.6 stars by 2064 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 65 times today
Google Map for Midtown Oyster Bar

343 Thames St, Newport, RI 02840

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Perry Mill Wharf
  • Neighborhood
    Newport
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Contemporary American, Comfort Food
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    There is a private parking lot located at the end of Perry Mill Wharf, behind Midtown Oyster Bar. The lot is cash or credit card and charges by the day. There are other similar lots within a block of restaurant. Street parking is metered from May 1 to October 31.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Private party facilities
    Midtown Oyster Bar is the ultimate location to host your next event. Whether it be a rehearsal dinner, corporate event, cocktail party or special occasion, we certainly have the perfect space for you. Our private events director will coordinate with you to create a one-of-a-kind experience, customized specifically to your needs and event size.
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