Bar and Board

Name: Bar and Board
Address: 282 Thames St, Newport, RI, United States, 02840
Telephone: (401) 619-1022
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.4

4.4

950 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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We’re an eclectic blend of Newport vibes — from the historic bank vault behind our marble bar to the Bellevue Ave-inspired details in our lounge. Our cocktails bring you back to the Newport of decades ago. We’re proud to serve quality, locally sourced victuals (it rhymes with ‘skittles’) — all in an immersive dining experience.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Oct 3, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 13 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
American, Mediterranean
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Lunch Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–4:00 pm
Phone number
(401) 619-1022
Website
http://barandboard.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Owned/operated by
LGBTQ+, Women
Executive chef
Michael Achille
Private party facilities
Contact charlie@barandboard.com for Private Event inquiries.

Location
282 Thames St, Newport, RI 02840
Neighborhood
Newport
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Prosciutto di Parma Imperiale$11.00
24 month cured. Parma, Italy
Mortadella$7.00
ground heat-cured pork, peppercorns, pistachios
Wagyu Bresaola$15.00
air-dry cured Wagyu beef eye round, Japan
Fermin Iberico Chorizo$19.00
dry cured pork & bacon, Spain
Mushroom Pate$6.00
cognac, butter, thyme
Duck & Fig Pate$12.00
coarse ground duck, Turkish figs, caramelized shallots, red wine
Duck Rillettes$13.00
shredded confit duck, whipped duck fat

Cheeses

Gorgonzola Dolce$8.00
soft, buttery, blue cow's milk cheese, salty, sweet, Italy
Atwell's Gold$7.00
local semi hard 12 month aged cow's milk cheese, Rhode Island
Telleggio$7.00
washed rind, smear ripened soft cow's milk cheese, Italy
Burrata$6.00
fresh mozzarella, stracciatella, cream
Drunken Goat$11.00
semi hard, sheep & goat milk soaked in red wine, Spain
Saint Andre$15.00
2019 gold medal winner, mild triple cream cow's milk Brie, France

Accoutrements

Eggplant Caponata$6.00
Italian eggplant, onion, garlic, celery, red bell pepper, olives, plum tomato, balsamic
Pitted Castelvetrano Olives$5.00
marinated with olive oil, citrus zest, thyme, peppercorn
Toasted Maracona Almonds$5.00
Honey Comb$5.00
raw honey
Extra Crostini$2.00
ciabatta crisp

The Raw Bar

Served with Cocktail Sauce, Mignonette, and Lemon

Oysters
- Half Dozen$15.00
- Dozen$25.00
New England Oysters
rotating selection
- ea$3.00
The Aquidneck$55.00
six oysters, six littlenecks, four jumbo shrimp, one lobster tail
Littlenecks
- ea$2.50
Jumbo Shrimp
- ea$4.00
Lobster Tail$30.00

Small Plates

Shrimp & Grits$16.00
pan seared shrimp, goat cheese grits, garlic, white wine, chorizo
Duck Drumettes$16.00
house cured & confit duck wings; passion fruit, tamarind & sriracha, purple cabbage slaw, creme fraiche
Meze Board$19.00
hummus, caponata, beet falafel, haloumi, tzatziki, dolma, pita
Calamari$14.00
white balsamic aioli, pickled fresno, lemon, parsley
Roasted Squash$15.00
stuffed with brussels sprouts
Carolyn's Fries$7.00
handcut, salt, pepper, white balsamic aioli
Mussels$14.00
prosciutto lardons, shallot, garlic, leeks, Narragansett lager, chive butter, crostini
Tempura Cauliflower$15.00
teriyaki glaze, purple cabbage, sesame
Truffle Fingerlings$9.00
creme fraiche, Parmigano Reggiano, chives

Soup & Salads

Roasted Squash Bisque$9.00
honeynut squash, creme fraiche, toasted pepitas
Cauliflower Bisque$9.00
crispy leeks, truffle
Waldorf Salad$12.00
arugula, granny smith apples, gorgonzola, cranberries, maple candied walnuts, apple cider aioli
Beet Salad$14.00
watercress, Boucheron goat cheese, rainbow beets, pignoli nuts, frisee, pine butter, balsamic vinaigrette
Winter Caesar$14.00
olive oil, garlic, anchovy, baby gem lettuce, parmesan crisp, thyme croutons

Soup & Salads Add Ons

Grilled Chicken$9.00
Shrimp$14.00
Salmon$12.00
Scallops$15.00
Lobster Tail$30.00

Handhelds

With Shoestring Fries. Substitute Truffle Fingerlings $3

Lobster Roll$31.00
lobster salad, tarragon aioli, brioche
Chicken, Bacon, Avocado Wrap$17.00
crispy chicken, bacon, avocado, basil aioli, lettuce, tomato, tomato basil wrap
Smash Burger$19.00
2 quarter pound ground tenderloin & ribeye beef patties, aged cheddar, lettuce, tomato, caramelized onions, roasted garlic aioli, brioche bun

Handhelds Add Ons

Bacon$2.00
Avocado$3.00
Sunny Side Egg$2.00
Lobster Tail$30.00

Mains

Pasta Rouille$21.00
roasted red pepper sauce, saffron, shallot, garlic, broccoli rabe, cherry tomatoes, tagliatelle
Mushroom Pasta
mushroom duxelles, butter, Parmegiano Reggiano, poached egg, tagliatelle
Pan Roasted Salmon$26.00
mushroom risotto, dill creme fraiche, haricots verts
Grilled Swordfish$29.00
pomme puree, asparagus, lemon caper sauce
Crispy Chicken$25.00
sage white beans, thinly sliced fried chicken cutlet, pomodoro
Braised Shortrib$29.00
ricotta gnudi, acorn squash, butternut squash, parsnips, demi glace, fennel, cippolini onions

What 950 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Newport County
Innovative
Newport County
Good for groups
Newport County
Hot spot
Newport County
Lively
Newport County
American

950 Reviews

JG
JackieG
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall1food2service1ambience2
Mediocre at best. The service was slow and tables were empty
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Beachbum
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was delicious and our server Alexis was wonderful! She was nice and quick to get us anything we asked for. We will definitely be back!
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dmhk
Greater Boston
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 17, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience4
The restaurant is a great find. The food was very good and the service as well. Interior is a minimalist mid-century vibe that was terrific.
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Fiona
Naples
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on September 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Really a great experience! We were really impressed with the fantastic service and food. Great spot with a view of the action on the street. Very happy that we found this restaurant.
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jsstan1
New York Area
19 reviews
vip
4.0
19 reviews
Dined on September 14, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
Great chacuterie board that you can build with the help of your server. Nice cocktail and wine selection
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BrianG
Greater Boston
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 14, 2023
overall2food1service4ambience5
Salad had brown lettuce. Meat tough to cut / chew.
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VictoriaC
Greater Boston
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent meal and service. Only negative was it was really loud. We will be back!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience4
Loud and hot. Food was ok, but service was very slow. Restaurant was about half full. Waitress was very friendly. Overall ok would try other Rey before coming back.
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NicoleB
New York Area
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2023
overall1food1service4ambience1
Food was mediocre at best. The restaurant was so hot. The entire experience was just dismal. Worst lobster Mac and cheese ever.
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TonyD
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Sunday brunch was great, eggs benedict excellent...host and server staff very helpful and friendly. Highly recommend, we'll be back!
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RebeccaC
Greater Boston
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2023
overall3food2service1ambience4
Atmosphere is great - its lively, pretty and fun. Food is standard tourist fare. My $31 lobster roll was OK, fries were soggy and lukewarm. Bouillabaisse was really bad according to everyone who got it. Stuffed lobster was great however. The waiter was awful - but since they add a 20% tip to our sized party, he didn't come back at all once the orders were in. I went to the bar once to ask the bartender to find him and send him to our table so we could get more drinks, but he never showed. We literally had to get up and track him down just to pay the bill. I'd go again to sit at the bar and get a drink, but not eat there.
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Coacher
Greater Boston
16 reviews
1.0
16 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2023
overall1food1service5ambience3
We made reservation for wedding anniversary dinner. Upon arrival we realized that it was too early for dinner. The lunch menu was not acceptable for such an occasion. So we did not stay. Both the server and hostess were very polite, personable, and understanding. Unfortunate that full information was not provided by OpenTable.
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LeanneA
Greater Boston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service was a little slow (it was busy), but our server was outstanding and very fun! We had a great experience!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 20, 2023
overall3food3service1ambience3
The only thing that was good about this experience were the drinks. Food was mediocre, especially for the price. Service was terrible. Sat at a very rocky high top table. Band set up 30 minutes into our meal and the speaker was set up a foot from my chair, no warning that we were being seated in front of the band - it was our anniversary dinner which I told the restaurant about and less than ideal. Would not recommend or go back again.
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a wonderful dining experience at Bar and Board. Service and food were both phenomenal. The Scallops dish with gazpacho was chefs kiss.
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Camille
New York Area
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on August 11, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Weightier was great so patient and happy to serve
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JC
JuneC
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on August 10, 2023
overall2food2service2ambience3
Its difficult to accurately rate this restaurant. I'm going to cut to cut to the chase. Our meal was served within 5 min.of ordering, literally. It arrived as though sitting and waiting for a patron to order it. Dry and lifeless, was not hot nor fresh. I indicated when making the reservation that my husband has a severe shellfish allergy and yes, his meal was delivered with shellfish. We didn't eat together as his plate was returned to the kitchen, which did come back looking hot and delicious, not as it did the first time, stale and old. Manager did not apologize or comp any part of the meal. We wanted to like Bar and Board as it was highly rated. I do not recommend it.
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Stern
Greater Boston
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience3
Excellent food quality and great prices for Newport. Atmosphere was just average but the food made up for it
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Momof3
New York Area
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on August 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Miss your vegan options. Our waiter Jose was amazing
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Paul
Greater Boston
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 4, 2023
overall4food3service3ambience5
They served the entrees before we had finished the appetizers so we felt rushed.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 4, 2023
overall4food4service3ambience4
Went during off-peak hours of the day for a late lunch. Felt like the wait staff forgot about our table at one point.
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SouthShoreBoston
Greater Boston
20 reviews
vip
3.0
20 reviews
Dined on August 2, 2023
overall3food2service3ambience3
We've been to this restaurant many times and the service is always fairly good--including this last visit. The staff is very young and not incredibly knowledgeable about wines--however I think they do the best they can. The prices are rather high and have continued to climb--I'm assuming as inflation has climbed. The cheese board was well done, but the Caesar Salad lacked flavor and to charge $15.00 for three (very overcooked) shrimp is somewhat highway robbery. The rest of the salad was unremarkable (an aged lettuce mix as well) and the dressing was almost flavorless. I would definitely return, but I would choose more wisely next time.
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GriffinG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service, amazing food, quick wait time. Overall awesome.
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AnneT
Greater Boston
14 reviews
vip
3.0
14 reviews
Dined on July 28, 2023
overall3food4service2ambience3
We arrived at five, so we could get to a 730 show. Weather forecast was great so I booked an outdoor space. When we arrived, the place was entirely empty and the table where they insisted on seating us was in the sun and very hot. They had fans and put down some shades, but it was still sweltering. The place was empty so we asked if we could move out of the sun or into the air condition portion of the restaurant. They insisted they had reservations coming and couldn’t accommodate us. We left an hour and a bit later, and it was less than a quarter full. interestingly, we watched a couple come in with no reservation, and were easily given the table that we were told was booked – in the shade. The food was good but management, if there was any there, had no sense of customer service.
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on July 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent as always!
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Kiki
Greater Boston
10 reviews
vip
3.0
10 reviews
Dined on July 27, 2023
overall3food2service2ambience3
Pleasant waitstaff who tried hard. Kitchen sent meals out 10 min apart. Food was just ok. Drinks were yummy.
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PaulB
Greater Boston
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on July 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always great food. Upstairs dining room is the best!
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RDKJB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Dined around Newport for a week..Bar and Board is outstanding! Everything about it, ambiance, wait staff, incredible food! Coconut cream pie is a must. Love this place!
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TaraM
Greater Boston
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 23, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience5
Our food and drinks were good. What was not good was receiving a message an hour before our reservation that they served a VERY limited menu from 3-5. I reserved a table a week in advance knowing that Newport in the summer is very busy. This short notice didn't leave us much of an option, and we decided to stay. Our waitress was a little too attentive, asking us multiple times if we were finished to clear plates from our table. Overall, disappointed.
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LizY
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Excellent waiter. Suggested a cocktail when I asked and it was delicious, light and refreshing. Every meal was spectacular
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GloriaC
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on July 19, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience4
I ordered pasta (can’t remember name) and was too salty. My friend ordered the scallops and that was good.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on July 16, 2023
overall2food2service4ambience2
We were slightly disappointed with the experience. The charcuterie board was ok .. not many options really. The staff was nice but the experience itself was really underwhelming. I probably won't go back.
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GarbriellaG
Greater Boston
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on July 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was outstanding! Had the flounder that was on special. Love the atmosphere and drink options.
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Traveling
Greater Boston
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on July 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
All four of us at our table said that the food was excellent. Service matched the food. In addition a three piece jazz group added the perfect ambience.
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MA11
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on July 12, 2023
overall2food3service5ambience3
They put us upstairs which was loud and very cold. Our waiter was delightful and very good. The salad was tasty but when the entree came it smelled fishy. I had the scallops and since we live in RI and we have very fresh scallops this was surprising. They were not seared properly either. The farrow grain was good but there was a very strong vinegar flavor that made it less enjoyable for me.
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KaFa
Greater Boston
15 reviews
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on July 11, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Food is good/average. We sat in bar area which was loud and energetic...it was fine for us but some don't like this.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on July 9, 2023
overall2food3service1ambience3
They were accommodating in increasing our reservation from 3 to 5 people last minute. Ambience was nice but we were sat in the back corner of the outdoor area, which was fine except for the music being a bit too loud. Service was ok.. the waiter definitely forgot about us by the end of our meal
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TiciaW
New York Area
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on July 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We sat indoors but right next to the open windows. The food was excellent and the service top notch. Would definitely eat there again!
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Amin
Greater Boston
16 reviews
vip
4.0
16 reviews
Dined on July 7, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience5
Overall a good experience. The food and services are excellent but frankly that’s expected. Lobster carbonara and Korean calamari were outstanding! Limited choice of oysters and white wine for the summer.
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Abby
Greater Boston
12 reviews
vip
2.0
12 reviews
Dined on July 4, 2023
overall2food3service1ambience2
Terrible service with a bunch of host staff standing around not helping.
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Contact tracing information collected

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Bar and Board using the Order Online button. Bar and Board also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (401) 619-1022.

Bar and Board is rated 4.4 stars by 950 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Oct 3, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 13 times today

Order delivery or takeout

282 Thames St, Newport, RI 02840

Additional information

Neighborhood
Newport
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Lunch Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–4:00 pm
Cuisines
American, Mediterranean
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Owned/operated by
LGBTQ+, Women
Executive chef
Michael Achille
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://barandboard.com/
Phone number
(401) 619-1022
Private party facilities
Contact charlie@barandboard.com for Private Event inquiries.

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Bar and Board

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

LGBTQ-Owned and -Operated Restaurants to Support in Boston

Fried Calamari

Lobster Carbonnara

Asian Salad

Build Your Own Board

Charcuterie

Prosciutto di Parma Imperiale$11.00

Mortadella$7.00

Wagyu Bresaola$15.00

Fermin Iberico Chorizo$19.00

Mushroom Pate$6.00

Duck & Fig Pate$12.00

Duck Rillettes$13.00

Cheeses

Gorgonzola Dolce$8.00

Atwell's Gold$7.00

Telleggio$7.00

Burrata$6.00

Drunken Goat$11.00

Saint Andre$15.00

Accoutrements

Eggplant Caponata$6.00

Pitted Castelvetrano Olives$5.00

Toasted Maracona Almonds$5.00

Honey Comb$5.00

Extra Crostini$2.00

The Raw Bar

Oysters

New England Oysters

The Aquidneck$55.00

Littlenecks

Jumbo Shrimp

Lobster Tail$30.00

Small Plates

Shrimp & Grits$16.00

Duck Drumettes$16.00

Meze Board$19.00

Calamari$14.00

Roasted Squash$15.00

Carolyn's Fries$7.00

Mussels$14.00

Tempura Cauliflower$15.00

Truffle Fingerlings$9.00

Soup & Salads

Roasted Squash Bisque$9.00

Cauliflower Bisque$9.00

Waldorf Salad$12.00

Beet Salad$14.00

Winter Caesar$14.00

Soup & Salads Add Ons

Grilled Chicken$9.00

Shrimp$14.00

Salmon$12.00

Scallops$15.00

Lobster Tail$30.00

Handhelds

Lobster Roll$31.00

Chicken, Bacon, Avocado Wrap$17.00

Smash Burger$19.00

Handhelds Add Ons

Bacon$2.00

Avocado$3.00

Sunny Side Egg$2.00

Lobster Tail$30.00

Mains

Pasta Rouille$21.00

Mushroom Pasta

Pan Roasted Salmon$26.00

Grilled Swordfish$29.00

Crispy Chicken$25.00

Braised Shortrib$29.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Cleaning & sanitizing

Physical distancing

Screening