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The Mooring Restaurant, Newport, RI

The Mooring Restaurant

4.7
4.7
9371 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood
For over 35 years, we have provided our guests with warm hospitality, crafted beverages and 'top-of-the catch' seafood, including an award-winning wine list and bountiful raw bar offerings.

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2 people

9:30 PM


Booked 84 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (401) 846-2260
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Chris Jones
  • Private party facilities
    Enjoy water views of Newport Harbor from virtually every seat. We offer three semi-private to private dining rooms and an option of outdoor private dining during the spring and summer months. Our beautifully appointed rooms are perfect for intimate gatherings, small wedding receptions or private business functions, with groups up to 50 guests.
  • Private party contact
    Kelsey Nerone: (888) 759-5557
  • Neighborhood
    Newport
  • Cross street
    America's Cup Ave.
  • Parking details
    There is a large public lot in front of the restaurant that charges by the hour. Metered parking is located across the street.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 9,371 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Rhode Island

    Most Booked

  • Newport County

    Good for business meals

  • Newport County

    Good for groups

  • Newport County

    Hot spot

  • Newport County

    Most Booked

9,371 Reviews
  1. JenniferS

    Las Vegas

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a fantastic experience at the Mooring! Our server, Monte’s, was super nice and so fun! The good was wonderful and don’t miss out on the buttermilk biscuit!

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  2. EvanC

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The mooring restaurant provided a great atmosphere and an awesome dining experience. From the drinks, to the raw bar, to the apps, main courses, and finally desert, everything was amazing. Would highly recommend and cannot wait to be back again.

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  3. DSRo

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome as always -- a great way to celebrate a major event in our lives. Thank you!

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  4. DCspectacular

    New York Area

    41 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    41 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    The food was good. Our appetizers were great. The poke and crab cakes were fresh and tasty. The biscuit was probably the best biscuit I’ve ever had. The crispy redfish was good, but could have been crispier and my wife’s sole Milanese was a little dry. The kids menu was all value. They got a lot food and dessert, so definitely would say this is a very nice restaurant that’s super kids friendly. You usually don’t get that. Oh, the mixed drinks were on point. Kudos to the bartenders.

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  5. AMM50

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, Dan our server was great. We one to Mooring every year it does not disappoint. Consistently great overall. We left totally satisfied.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food and drinks were great. Service was attentive in spite of the busy dining room.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great as always. Amazing food and service. Can’t wait to come back

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  8. DonnaS

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and service were both fantastic. We thoroughly enjoyed our dinner…so much so that we returned the next day for lunch!

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  9. Gigi

    Greater Boston

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We sat on the enclosed deck area and it was wonderful. The illuminated boat parade had the boats gathering and we were able to watch until we finished dinner and headed outside. Our server, DiaMontee (sp?) was AMAZING! He is one of the best servers we have had anywhere we have dined! He has a wonderful personality and looked us right in the eye as we were talking and he was making recommendations! You have an amazing employee and in this day and age, a business is very lucky when they find someone like that! He is a KEEPER!

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  10. Lee5

    Greater Boston

    35 reviews

    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our waitress Jen was lovely! Food drink table wonderful!

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  11. PatrickM

    Wilmington

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and exceptional dining experience. Definitely a place to eat when in Newport.

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  12. SharonS

    Philadelphia

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic food and gracious service, we will be back as soon as we can!

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  13. khaus

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A nice mix of menu standards but some with a creative twist. Service attentive and efficient, and it was quite a busy night. It seemed like a manager or owner was helping bus tables to keep things running smoothly. Enjoyed shrimp ceviche, smoked mackerel rillete, seafood pasta, seared scallops, pork chop with mango, among others.

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Good food, excellent service. A good Thanksgiving meal.

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  15. NicoleL

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Mooring never disappoints! Food and service are top notch.

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  16. DebD

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was delicious, and our server was incredibly gracious and lovely. It was an absolutely perfect holiday evening!

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  17. ak151

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Excellent Thanksgiving meal. We sat on the porch. Temperature was comfortable until someone asked the staff to turn on the ceiling heaters. Felt like we were in the warming tray at Burger King!! The staff did finally turn off the heater directly over our table while the others stayed on so they evidently all had individual thermostats. So perhaps in the future, before they turn these blast heaters on for the whole room, maybe you turn on just a few and gauge how much they are warming up the room. Other than being subjected to these heaters, the meal and wait staff were excellent.

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  18. RobG

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely amazing dining experience! The food, the service, the view= fantastic.

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  19. Sean

    Miami

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had the best time. Food was great and the staff was so nice.

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  20. DonitaR

    Rhode Island

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Mistakes were reasonably rectified. We were never rushed. Some food outstanding, some not. Pricey. Expensive parking.

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had our Thanksgiving Dinner at the Mooring. It was excellent! I would highly recommend. The food was delicious, the service was outstanding and made our Thanksgiving great!

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  22. AmyL

    Greater Boston

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a great lunch on Thanksgiving, We were very appreciative of the great service and wonderful food! Most especially the employees who came in to work! Also heard that the management made an amazing Thanksgiving meal for the employees before they opened at noon. Another great reason to support such a great restaurant!

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  23. Anna

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was spectacular Thanksgiving dinner! We just love coming back every year

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wow! They have the best clam chowder! I had the steamed lobster…definitely worth every cent. My entire party thoroughly enjoyed their meals. Thank you!

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  25. LynnH

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As frequent flyers to Restraunt Group establishments we have come to expect a certain level of quality, service and value - NEVER DISAPOINTED! Another wonderful evening with fabulous food and stellar service !

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  26. AbbyB

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 21, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    A bit disappointed in the bag of doughnuts very small and over fried but everything else was good

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous dinner with my family, our last night in Newport. We had steak, chicken and seafood. Every single dish was well cooked and so tasty.

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  28. TomW

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service. Reservation was ready early and sat us at a nice table.

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  29. MaureenM

    Greater Boston

    68 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    68 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and drinks are always delicious. The view is beautiful. Our favorite restaurant in Newport

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  30. Emerson

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food always amazing this our favorite spot in Newport we always visit this place during our stays out here the food is always amazing the service top notch staff is always helpful informative love their service tonight Dan was our server great service provided by him and Michael came by to check on us very nice experience thank you both we look forward to seeing you guys on our anniversary.

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  31. Hank

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Had Filet, wife had Baked stuffed Lobster. Both were excellent! Service was also good.

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  32. JonS

    Greater Boston

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Anniversary Dinner for my wife and me. The folks at the Mooring made it very special. Oysters were outstanding, shucked perfectly. My wife had the seared scallops and risotto, which she raved about. I had the seafood pasta-shrimp and scallops cooked perfectly. Flourless chocolate cake was a very nice ending, along with complimentary champagne for the anniversary. Service was amazing, just a great evening.

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  33. RCfromBristol

    Bristol

    83 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    83 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My husband and I shared a hamburger and a fish sandwich, both were delicious. Our server, Madison, was excellent. She made some excellent suggestions for side dishes and stopped by several times to check with us. We’re always well satisfied with The Mooring.

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  34. JudyP

    New Orleans

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We have always loved the Mooring but our dinner last night was outstanding. The staff couldn't have been nicer - the raw bar options were tremendous - thank you for a wonderful night

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  35. rv0555

    Greater Boston

    66 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    66 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We have had mixed quality of meals here over the years. Thought we would try them again. Very happy this time. Food and service was excellent. We started with the crab cake app which we enjoyed. My wife had the lobster roll, I had the scallop risotto. No complaints, Will return.

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Our server John (?) was awesome. Personable, attentive and efficient.

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  37. HelenK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Visit from Ct. fabulous meal scallops were amazing!!

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  38. quickey

    New York Area

    31 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience3
    They got my order wrong and had to wait 15 minutes. But they did give us free clam chowder and a dessert. A little noisy. Low key restaurant.

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    My mother and I had a wonderful afternoon. We sat down below with a water view. Our server Dan was great! The food was fantastic. My mom had the Sole and I had the Scallops and Risotto. Bothe dishes were a wow!!!

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  40. traveler

    Greater Boston

    61 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    61 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Waitstaff was very attentive and kind, as well as patient. Hadn’t realized, that our appetizer was to be served cold, a disappointment on a cold day! Dough of flat bread seemed undercooked. Probably wouldn’t have ordered it. Menu seemed limited, but what was otherwise served was enjoyed. Scallops were perfect, not over nor under cooked. Those who ate oysters were delighted. I would come again for a cup of chowder and a glass of wine at the bar but find parking elsewhere. Drag to pay 9$ an hour in off season.

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FAQs

The Mooring Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (401) 846-2260.

The Mooring Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 9371 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

9:30 PM


Booked 84 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Mooring Restaurant

1 Sayers Wharf, Newport, RI 02840

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    America's Cup Ave.
  • Neighborhood
    Newport
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    There is a large public lot in front of the restaurant that charges by the hour. Metered parking is located across the street.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chris Jones
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (401) 846-2260
  • Private party facilities
    Enjoy water views of Newport Harbor from virtually every seat. We offer three semi-private to private dining rooms and an option of outdoor private dining during the spring and summer months. Our beautifully appointed rooms are perfect for intimate gatherings, small wedding receptions or private business functions, with groups up to 50 guests.
  • Private party contact
    Kelsey Nerone: (888) 759-5557
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