Scales & Shells - Newport

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   Bette - Chris

   VIP

   Greater Boston

   9 reviews

   5.0

   9 reviews

   Dined on 8 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This is one of my all-time favorite restaurants! Great food. Friendly staff. My friends and I are still talking about the food!
   

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   Andrew

   San Francisco

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined on 7 December 2024

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 2

   Nice restaurant but same issues with Newport restaurants located near the water down town - they all tend to be very expensive but the food isn't that great. Good service and good manager. Steak Frites were good but the rest of the meal missed.
   

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   Marc

   VIP

   Greater Boston

   26 reviews

   5.0

   26 reviews

   Dined on 6 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Scales & Shells in Newport RI has been one of our favorite restaurants for 20+ years. Recently, it changed ownership so we tried it out again and loved it. The Fried Calamari appetizer was every bit as good as it was in the past and the Linguini (fresh pasta) with Manila Clams was Excellent. Our server, Loretta, was very attentive and personable. We will definitely be back again.
   

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   Pamela

   Greater Boston

   15 reviews

   5.0

   15 reviews

   Dined on 1 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Fabulous in every way. The best meal we have had in Newport. The quality and the price were outstanding.
   

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   Edward

   New York City

   3 reviews

   4.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on 25 November 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 2

   Miss the old ownership. Portions were much larger and place had personality. Not worth the money! Disappointed….
   

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   Tom

   Washington DC

   10 reviews

   5.0

   10 reviews

   Dined on 23 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Everything was excellent, a true "scratch kitchen" production.
   

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   Marie

   VIP

   Greater Boston

   60 reviews

   5.0

   60 reviews

   Dined on 15 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I took my daughters out to dinner and wanted to try a new restaurant as we live in Newport. Since we all love seafood, I thought this would be a good spot and it was. From the time we walked in the door, we had a good experience. We had a friendly and attentive server who was also the bartender and we liked the eclectic menu. For appetizers we sampled the Burrata and Spanish Octopus. Both were delicious. While all our entrees were good, the grilled lobster special I ordered was mouthwatering and luscious. Best I have ever had. The white Bordeaux wine I had was as good as it was reasonably priced. We finished off the meals with dessert. My chocolate custard and pistachio gelato was silky. I will definitely be back.
   

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   Mark

   New York City

   6 reviews

   3.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on 2 November 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Good food but small portions and felt rushed by waitstaff to get in and out. The waiter kept stopping by rushing us to order and clear plates. Total time for dinner was 45mins. Not going back anytime soon.
   

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   Susan

   New York City

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 2 November 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   We were seated very near the front door and every time the door opened a blast of cold air would come in. I’m not sure what they can do to prevent that, but it definitely did take away from our dining experience.  I had the swordfish which was extremely yummy, however, the olives in the side dish really overpowered the rest of the ingredients. They should really put less olives in or maybe just have them on the side. My daughter really enjoyed the cod.
   

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    OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 25 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4

    The swordfish is excellent! Great service! We will be back!
    

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