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Midtown Oyster Bar

4.6 (2069)
$31 to $50
Seafood
343 Thames St, Newport, RI 02840

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2 people
7:00 PM

About this restaurant

  • Good for groups
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Lively
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 2,069 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

  • Newport County

    Good for groups

  • Newport County

    Lively

  • Newport County

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Midtown Oyster Bar offers a vibrant dining experience with "excellent food" and "great service." Guests rave about the "large selection of oysters" and seafood dishes like the swordfish and smoked bluefish dip. The servers are "knowledgeable" and accommodating, ensuring a memorable visit. Ideal for seafood lovers seeking a "great atmosphere."
2,069 Reviews
  1. Craig

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great meal in relaxed atmosphere I dint eat shell fish so was excited to hear cod chowder was totally shellfish free. Salmon and couscous very good My wife had swordfish special Both very good Service excellent and great cup of coffee topped off a very good meal

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  2. Pat

    San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was delicious….cod chowder, halibut, and linguine with clams all excellent. Our server, Kim, was very attentive. We enjoyed our dinner very much.

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  3. devin

    Philadelphia1 review

    3.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    pleasant experience except for the bland food. Friendly service, cool ambiance, and great cocktails.

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  4. Penny VIP

    Greater Boston1 review

    4.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A little bit loud when they have an event upstairs, but otherwise loved our experience!

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  5. James

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice server, great cocktails and really good meals!

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  6. Susan

    Greater Boston1 review

    4.0

    Dined on May 28, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great meal, Our server Ava Was wonderful. The hostess, though, was not very helpful and I believe it is a training issue more than anything. We had a diner with a walker; the hostess ignored it, or seemed to, on the path to our table. Another member of the dining party moved a couple of chairs so there was room for the walker. Then, at seating, the diner with the walker asked the hostess what she could do with the walker. The hostess pointed to spots 20 feet or so away from our table and said " you can put it over there, or there." The diner explained she could not put it anywhere because she then could not walk back to the table. The hostess looked puzzled. Another member of the dining party spoke up when it was clear that the hostess did not know what to do, and said she would take it over there. But, the hostess should have offered to do it herself, IMO, The hostess also did not say good night or anything at all to us as we walked past her out the door after having a great dinner and excellent experience with AVA. More training and expectations for excellent service from the moment someone walks through the door. Good value, great location.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Exclusive1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 26, 2025

    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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  8. Virginia

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    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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  9. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    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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  10. Michelle

    Greater Boston14 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    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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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 2069 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
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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