The Newport Creamery is a local chain of pleasant restaurants frequented by everyone from senior citizens to families with children. While these friendly restaurants began with a heavy emphasis on the ice cream dishes they offer, including the famous Awful Awful (basically a large milkshake), they quickly became a favorite lunch spot. Try the tuna or grilled cheese sandwich, or enjoy a hearty burger. The restaurants are open for breakfast, lunch and dinner and are a great place to go with small children.
The calamari here is an award-winner. Bluefin is known for its seafood menu, although it serves beef and lamb as well. You may order Chef Phillipe's Tasting Menu, which includes samples of the chef's favorite dishes. The varied Sunday brunch and the pumpkin soup are also recommended. This is an elegant bar and dining room where you may have a martini or dinner among business guests of the Providence Marriott or upscale urban professionals. Parking is available in the hotel lot. Smoking is allowed at the bar.