36 Best Casual Restaurants in Portsmouth

36 restaurants available nearby

1. Moulin rouge

4.6

Exceptional(30)

Price: Moderate

• French • Tiverton

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2. The Gulf Stream Bar & Grille

4.5

Awesome(492)

Price: Moderate

• American • Portsmouth

Located at the scenic East Passage Yachting Center in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, The Gulf Stream Bar and Grille focuses on creating a comfortable, friendly dining experience. The main dining room, indoor bar and dog-friendly outdoor deck and bar provide stunning sunset and water views. The Gulf Stream Bar and Grille’s creative menu offers coastal cooking with a New England Twist - taking delicious recipes from regions along the Gulf Stream, adding our own New England style and offering them to you. We use only the highest quality products, locally sourced and organic when possible. All of our dishes are house-made with the freshest ingredients and we proudly support our local farmers and fishermen. We are housed in an original Quonset Hut, built in 1942 as part of the US Navy’s PT-Boat Training Center at Melville. The space was converted into a restaurant over 30 years ago and began operation as The Gulf Stream Bar and Grille in May 2016.

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3. The Mooring Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(10596)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Newport

Booked 128 times today

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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4. 22 Bowens Wine Bar and Grille

4.8

Exceptional(7588)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Newport

Booked 79 times today

Prime Steaks and New England's finest seafood on historic Bowen's Wharf in Newport

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5. Bar 'Cino - Newport

4.8

Exceptional(1549)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Newport

Bar 'Cino (we say "chee-no") is an informal neighborhood spot in the heart of Newport's historic Washington Square with cuisine inspired by Italy. Open nightly for al fresco dining, takeout and delivery .

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6. The Dining Room at the Vanderbilt

4.7

Exceptional(569)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Newport

Pull back the portico curtains and step into the historic downtown Newport mansion once owned by businessman Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt that has been reimagined as a glamorous social hub with a culinary secret to discover at every turn. From an intimate dining room with an intriguing menu of savory local dishes to the sun-dappled Conservatory and dining al fresco in The Garden, the dining scene at The Vanderbilt is crackling with alluring eccentricities just waiting to be explored.Important Notes: Reservations are held for 15 minutes beyond the scheduled arrival time, and during peak service hours you may not be seated until your entire party has arrived. Once your party is assembled, we will offer you the next available table for a party of your size. Also, we do our utmost to accommodate all guest requests upon check-in, but unfortunately cannot guarantee any particular seating preferences.

7. MainSail

4.3

Awesome(171)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Newport

Booked 3 times today

At MainSail, savor elevated comfort foods in our warm, inviting space featuring serene harbor views. Our menu transforms familiar and local favorites into extraordinary creations. Sample locally sourced Rhode Island oysters or dig into the Walter Burger, paired with shallot jam and brie. Add to that our heartfelt service and we’ll ensure your dining experience is memorable.Dinner is available Wednesday- Sunday 5 PM to 9 PM.Valet parking at the Newport Marriott is complimentary for up to 3 hours. Validation at the front desk required.

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8. Brick Alley Pub and Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(776)

Price: Moderate

• American • Newport

Booked 19 times today

A Newport Landmark, Brick Alley Pub has been voted both Best Restaurant and Best Bar in Rhode Island.With a diverse menu offering including a Bon Appetit-voted best lobster roll in America and award-winning burgers, Brick Alley is the perfect spot for a family dinner, a date or a night out with your friends.

9. Brick Pizza Co.

4.7

Exceptional(1051)

Price: Expensive

• American • Bristol

Booked 41 times today

Brick Pizza Co. is a new American restaurant that specializes in brick oven pizza and house made pasta.www.brickpizzaco.com

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10. Midtown Oyster Bar

4.7

Exceptional(2037)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Newport

Booked 9 times today

Midtown Oyster Bar is a seafood restaurant in Newport, Rhode Island, celebrated for its fresh seafood and extensive raw bar. Situated on Thames Street in downtown Newport, the restaurant features two floors: a lively tavern on the first floor and a welcoming bar on the second. With its casual atmosphere, Midtown Oyster Bar is the perfect spot to enjoy a meal or share drinks with friends.

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36 restaurants available nearby

1. Moulin rouge

2. The Gulf Stream Bar & Grille

3. The Mooring Restaurant

4. 22 Bowens Wine Bar and Grille

5. Bar 'Cino - Newport

6. The Dining Room at the Vanderbilt

7. MainSail

8. Brick Alley Pub and Restaurant

9. Brick Pizza Co.

10. Midtown Oyster Bar

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