If it is fresh seafood you are craving this is the place in Newport for you. Have an order of steamers at the fully stocked bar while you wait for your table and peruse the enormous chalkboard menu. Scales and Shells prides itself on serving the freshest fish. The wait staff is honest about what is fresh on the menu and will happily honor your request to grill, sear, steam or stuff the fish of your choice. Even the locals proudly wear the restaurant T-shirts, which are for sale at the bar. Reservations are not accepted.
In warm weather, the outdoor patio at O'Brien's is the best spot on Thames Street to survey the city's nightlife. Try a specialty Grasshopper cocktail that tastes more like a frozen dessert than a strong drink. The inside pub, with several pool tables, and dining area tend to get boisterous and the music can get loud.
To savor tantalizing Italian fares visit Prezo Grill & Bar, nestled on East Main Street. At Prezo, you can gorge on pizzas seafood and pasta made in the Italian flair as well as American favorites of burgers and salads. Sit at the sushi bar, and let your alluring rolls of sushi and sashimi come to you. A must try here are the chef's special dishes: Bourbon Street Mussels, Country Barbecue Short Ribs and Tortilla Chicken. Sushi lovers select from Prezo's special rolls for a refreshing taste.