How is Scales & Shells - Newport restaurant rated?

Name: Scales & Shells - Newport
Address: 527 Thames St, Newport, RI, United States, 02840-6710
Telephone: (401) 846-3474
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.4

Scales & Shells - Newport

4.4 (180)

$30 and under

Seafood

527 Thames St, Newport, RI 02840-6710

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Lively

Scales & Shells is a traditional seafood restaurant located in Newport RI. The menu encompasses locally sourced seafood with classic French & Spanish techniques in simplistic bold dishes

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood
Hours of operation
Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(401) 846-3474
Website
http://www.scalesandshells.com/
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
527 Thames St, Newport, RI 02840-6710
Neighborhood
Newport
Parking details
None

What 180 people are saying

Scales & Shells - Newport reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.4

4.4 based on all time ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.1Ambience
4.0Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Scales & Shells in Newport delights with "amazing" food and a "beautiful" atmosphere. Guests praise the "exceptional" service and handmade pasta. Though some note slower service, the experience is "absolutely worth the wait" for dishes like scallops with black garlic and short rib pasta. A must-visit for seafood lovers!

180 Reviews

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Marilyn
Greater Boston7 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful meal last night. Our waiter was extremely attentive and friendly. The food was delicious. And the restaurant is no longer noisy since the tin ceiling has been replaced. Thank you for such an enjoyable evening!
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Diana
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Thank you for an amazing meal! A big thank you to our server, Kylie, who was so thoughtful about our food allergies and put together the perfect birthday memory for my mom’s birthday. Each dish was flavorful and fresh. The selection of wines was perfect pairings. Thank you!
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Chris VIP
Greater Boston7 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
My wife and I have lived here for three years. It was our first time coming since we moved here. We were pleased with the variety of specials, and with a good selection of regular menu items. Quality if the food very good and flavorful. Recommend more salad choices, and wine choices. Service good and staff friendly/helpful.
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Talia
Indiana2 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
It was perfect. The crab rice bowl made my soul smile!! It was FIRE!!! Thanks Kira (keeruh)
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Diane VIP
Greater Boston27 reviews
3.0
Dined on October 12, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
I never write a negative review or complain to the server about a meal. But our experience at Scales and shells was not great. The service was very slow, although our server kept checking back. It was a busy Saturday night, so we understand. Our salad was very good, but the edges of the romaine were brown. My swordfish was very dry and overcooked and my husbands pasta dish had very little flavor in the sauce. We were very unhappy with our meals and won’t be returning.
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Jean VIP
Greater Boston34 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Delicious dinner. Our waiter, Darius, was attentive and very helpful describing items on the menu. Swordfish was perfectly cooked. Everyone enjoyed their meals Highly recommend
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Rob VIP
Greater Boston28 reviews
3.0
Dined on October 10, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Waiter was excellent, the food was good,felt well taken care of,Dessert was excellent deconstructed apple pie
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Larry VIP
New York City14 reviews
4.0
Dined on October 7, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Improving. Second time dining since the restaurant re opened. It was a little better than the last time (which was decent). Short rib malfadine was the star! Incredible dish! Swordfish was slightly overcooked. Octopus a la plancha appetizer was very good also. I will come back again.
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Ctrsectiononly VIP
Greater Boston60 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loretta Lynn was just about as nice and as accommodating as any server I encountered in NPT. A true gem for S&S.
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Sharon
Greater Boston3 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our dinner and experience was excellent. I had the grilled lobster, absolutely delicious ! My husband had the cod in pot which was so good. Don was very attentive and the service was excellent!
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Scales & Shells - Newport is rated 4.4 stars by 180 OpenTable diners.