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: 4.6

4.6

849 Reviews

$31 to $50

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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

Feb 8, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 21 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(401) 619-1022

Other options

Order online

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
American, Mediterranean
Hours of operation
Lunch Tue–Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(401) 619-1022
Website
http://barandboard.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Andrew Bonamassa

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

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 849 people are saying

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
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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CheriD
New England
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall4food4service5ambience5
It’s fun customizing your own charcuterie board. The honey we ordered for our board was fantastic- so don’t miss that‼️
CA
CAROLYN
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Booked a table for 6 on a Saturday night, we had friends visiting from CT. We were seated promptly at a great table upstairs, with a view. Our waitress was very nice and attentive. The food and drinks were outstanding. What a great experience, we will be back. It was our first time trying Bar and Board it was top notch. Thanks for a great evening. 😊
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
vip
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 28, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience4
Amazing food but the noise level was a bit too loud
PH
PatH
Tampa
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, service very good and although a bit loud, still a special place. Try it you’ll like it.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 28, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
My wife and I decided to stop here for dinner while we waited for my son to finish his swim practice. The ambiance nice and the restaurant was clean but we are both vegetarian and the food options were very limited.
PP
PaulP
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome food, awesome service. Prices were a little high but we expected that in Newport. Second time we had eaten there and both times it was excellent. Recommend if you are looking for a great meal or just drinks with friends!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 28, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience5
Very disappointed that 2 of our favorites were not available...oysters and the duck wings :(
BO
BrianO
New England
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on January 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Anniversary date…food choices were excellent. excellent service with everyone we encountered from the host stand to the waiter to the food expediter..
BF
BFD18
New England
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Charcuterie board is the best around. Build your own to make it exactly what you want. We had the lobster carbonara and the chicken van quesadilla…both were exceptional. Would definitely return and recommend.
RS
RobinS
New England
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on January 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Experience was wonderful. Seated upstairs dining area. Didn’t know there would be entertainment in front of our table. After we finished our appetizer we requested another location as the music was too loud due to our location. The waitress was lovely and accommodating. She moved us to another area where we ordered and finished our meal. Food was excellent and the overall experience was great. Honestly, this first good dinner experience I have had in awhile. Have been to a few high end restaurants in Newport and walked away disappointed with the quality of the food. Food is #1 when you go out to eat!! I can deal with other things but, paying high prices for food that disappoints you is NOT acceptable!! Thank you for an amazing dining experience. Next time I will request a table away from the entertainment. See you again soon!
CB
ChristineB
New England
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Perfect for girls night , date night or just apps & drinks. My fav place.
e
eatmorefood
New England
25 reviews
vip
3.0
25 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience3
The food was a solid attempt at good, creative cooking. While it was good, it didnt really have a flavor punch (puerto rican quesadillas & beet salad). Also, $17 for 3 little scallops added to the salad is unacceptable at a casual restaurant. Not to mention, i could tell the really good fries had been sitting by the time they arrived. Which i found perplexing bcs once we ordered, the food arrived very quickly - too quickly. This was the equivalent of drive thru dining out, which is my chief issue. Clearly they have food well prepped and ready to go so they can turn tables. Cant knock a place for trying to make a buck, but its not conducive to a night out when it your plan consists only of going out to dinner. Overall, it was just ok. I would go back, but have no plans to and not in a hurry -
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laurlaureast
New York Area
17 reviews
vip
4.0
17 reviews
Dined on December 30, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience5
Innovative food and friendly service in a lovely space. We sat upstairs.
NK
NikK
Philadelphia
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on December 30, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Great time at the bar. The short staffed team did their best. Food was delicious and the cocktails expertly made.
F
Foodie
New England
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on December 29, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience3
Wonderful food - service wasn’t the best because there was only one waitress covering the dining area where we were sitting. She did a fabulous job under the circumstances but we received our 2 entrees and had to wait about 5-10 minutes or the other two entrees.
CG
ChristineG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 29, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Food was very good. Had a board and some small plates. We had Brussel sprouts and duck confit with squash raviolis. They were awesome. Calamari was ok but not my favorite. Had a nice bottle of wine. Charlie the bar tender was fun to talk with. Overall ambiance of the restaurant was relaxing and comfortable! Give it a try! I’ll be going back!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was amazing, service rocked.
BM
BMac
New England
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Love all the rooms in Bar & Board! I don't recall if there was ever music in the main bar room downstairs but it was noticeable that there was none... a nice bed of background music always helps the ambiance. Cheers! Brian McEwen
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amg394
New England
2 reviews
vip
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 28, 2022
overall3food4service3ambience4
My entree came out 40 minutes after the rest of our party, causing an almost 3 hour sitting time. When it finally came out, it was very over cooked and salty.
GT
GingerThomas
New England
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on December 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We made a reservation since company was visiting for the holidays. We have eaten at Bar and Board several times & are always happy with the food & service. This time, we were able to enjoy the trio entertaining us with some great jazz, holiday & dinner music. Everything was perfect!
N
Naples53
Naples
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely Fabulous! Great selection of small plates…perfect for a get together!
I
Impressed
New York Area
210 reviews
vip
5.0
210 reviews
Dined on December 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We enjoyed the shrimp and grits and the charcuterie. Service is always excellent
ML
MichaelL
San Francisco
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 11, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Drinks were great, food was very good. We'll be back
L
Luv2eat
New England
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service & food were great, definitely will come back.
MG
MarieG
New England
45 reviews
vip
4.0
45 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2022
overall4food5service3ambience4
My family dines regularly here as we really enjoy the menu and customizable cheese and charcuterie boards. Our meal was excellent as always, especially the lobster black pepper fettucine that featured fresh pasta. Our waiter was very pleasant, but a bit slow, most likely due to how busy it was. Had to flag him down a few times.
M
jonM
New England
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
We had a fabulous lunch at Bar and Board on a moderately busy Saturday. We sat in the bar area, enjoyed a great meal and had amazing service by the friendly and attentive Jose. We loved the holiday decorations! We will be back!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Family get together after Thanksgiving
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 25, 2022
overall5food5service3ambience5
The food was fabulous! I love your atmosphere. I’ve been here frequently, and I’ve never been disappointed.
L
Lonnie
New England
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was a wonderful time! I loved the chicken appetizer espeically with pasta and beans. Yum!!! I'll definitely get that again. Great drinks, great service. Bar and board never disappoints!
H
Haley
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
had such a great experience. From the drinks, the services, and the food. The chacuterie boards are a must have!
C
Christopher32
New England
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2022
overall4food3service3ambience5
The atmosphere is amazing, was a little loud for an intimate conversation but worth going. Drinks are amazing, food choice are very limited. Overall was a good experience.
M
Mindz
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely outstanding service. Shrimp and grits and Fluke were perfectly prepared. It was an excellent welcome to our stay in Newport.
R
Rodriquezp
New England
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 6, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Great ambiance, service and food. Our server was friendly, attentive and charming. Our only complaint was the coffee, which was terrible.
C
C123
New England
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience1
Too loud, ok food, good service. More of a bar/lounge.
ET
ElizaT
New York Area
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We have never sat upstairs on the second floor where they had live music Friday night. Every thing was great. The Restaurant week menu had a good selection of choices The stuffed chicken breast was a great recommendation. My son enjoyed celebrating his birthday at your restaurant. We always try to eat there when we visit Newport. 🤗
L
Lisa
New England
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
No complaints! Food excellent , server excellent!
BM
BMac
New England
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great work Jake!!
DD
DianeDP
New England
79 reviews
vip
4.0
79 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Always good food and drinks. Service is attentive and it has an energetic young vibe. One of our favorite places.
I
Impressed
New York Area
210 reviews
vip
5.0
210 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service is excellent. We enjoyed the build your own charcuterie board with a nice glass of wine.
JC
JakeC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Y’all had me and my crew upstairs for my birthday. We split a bunch of food and drinks. Sam was taking care of us behind that bar. Y’all made the night so easy. The food was so good! With so many of us sharing we got to split everything we ordered and covered a lot of ground across the menu it was all delicious. Same with drinks! Thanks again!

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

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
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 4.6 stars by 849 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

Feb 8, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 21 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(401) 619-1022

Other options

Order online

282 Thames St, Newport, RI 02840

Additional information

Neighborhood
Newport, Rhode Island
Hours of operation
Lunch Tue–Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Cuisines
American, Mediterranean
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Andrew Bonamassa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://barandboard.com/
Phone number
(401) 619-1022

Bar and Board

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Other options

Additional information

Calamari

Pasta Rouille

Oysters

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

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