Midtown Oyster Bar

Name: Midtown Oyster Bar
Address: 343 Thames St, Newport, RI, United States, 02840
Telephone: (401) 619-4100 ext. 1
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

4.5

2013 Reviews

$31 to $50

Seafood

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 30, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 34 times today

Lively
Good for special occasions
Hot spot

Midtown Oyster Bar is Newport #1 choice when it comes to the freshest seafood and the largest raw bar in town.

Our two story building offer 2 bar areas, the first floor tavern and the second floor Burgee Bar. Located right on Thames Street, there is no better place in town to watch the hustle and bustle of downtown Newport. Our tavern area has high top tables for a casual, bar atmosphere, where you can gather with friends to enjoy a great meal, or a few beverages. Three dining rooms and three outside decks allow for plenty of dining space as well as the availability for private parties.

Whether you are looking for casual snacks and cocktails with friends or a formal dining experience, Midtown Oyster Bar has everything you could possibly be looking for.

**In order to provide the best service possible we are limiting table seating to parties of 8 or less.
A credit card is required for reservations of 6 or more people. There will be a $50 charge for a "No Show/No Call" reservation.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood, Contemporary American, Comfort Food
Hours of Operation
Lunch Wed–Sun 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(401) 619-4100 ext. 1
Website
http://midtownoyster.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Private party facilities
Midtown Oyster Bar is the ultimate location to host your next event. Whether it be a rehearsal dinner, corporate event, cocktail party or special occasion, we certainly have the perfect space for you. Our private events director will coordinate with you to create a one-of-a-kind experience, customized specifically to your needs and event size.

Location
343 Thames St, Newport, RI 02840
Neighbourhood
Newport
Cross Street
Perry Mill Wharf
Parking details
There is a private parking lot located at the end of Perry Mill Wharf, behind Midtown Oyster Bar. The lot is cash or credit card and charges by the day. There are other similar lots within a block of restaurant. Street parking is metered from May 1 to October 31.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

R.I. CalamariUS$18.00
Cornmeal, Pickled Peppers, Spicy Aioli
Char-Grilled OctopusUS$22.00
Orzo, Olives, Watercress
Wicked ShrimpUS$18.00
Hot & Spicy Broth, Toasted Baguette
Steamed Littleneck ClamsUS$19.00
Native Clams, Lemon White Wine Broth, Toasted Baguette, Parsley
Charcuterie BoardUS$24.00
Assorted Cheeses, Fig Jam, Marcona Almonds, Felino Salami & Prosciutto Ham, Coppa, Crostini
Pan Seared Salmon CakeUS$20.00
Yuzu Aioli, Watercress
Beer Steamed ShrimpUS$18.00
Old Bay, Shallot, Butter

Raw Bar Plates

Tuna Tartare Tacos*US$18.00
Pineapple & Tomatillo Salsa, Sweet Chili, Spicy Aioli, Cilantro
Salmon PokeUS$21.00
Avocado, Mango, Scallion, Kimchi, Salmon Roe
Crab Meat CocktailUS$18.00
Boom Boom Sauce, Cherry Tomato, Yuzu Tobiko
Scallop Crudo*US$22.00
Orange, Jalepeño, Spicy Wakame, EVOO
Smoked Blue Fish DipUS$12.00
Saltine Crackers
Lobster CocktailUS$22.00
Chilled Half Lobster, Lime Aioli
The NewporterUS$75.00
6 Oysters, 6 Littlenecks, 4 Shrimp Cocktail, Half Chilled Lobster, Shrimp Ceviche
The MidtownUS$145.00
12 Oysters, 12 Littlenecks, 8 Shrimp Cocktail, Whole Split Chilled Lobster, Shrimp Ceviche
The LeviathanUS$260.00
24 Oysters, 24 Littlenecks, 12 Shrimp Cocktail, 4 Whole Split Chilled Lobsters, Salmon Poke, Smoked Fish Dip, Shrimp Ceviche, Tuna Tartare, Crab Meat Cocktail

Specialty Oysters

Oysters RockefellerUS$18.00
Local Oysters, Spinach, Parmesan, Pernod
Oysters CasinoUS$18.00
Sweet Peppers, Bacon, Herbed Breadcrumbs

Soups

Atlantic Cod ChowderUS$9.00
Cream, Potato, Parsley
Lobster & Corn BisqueUS$12.00
Sherry Cream, Potato
Bermuda Fish StewUS$14.00
Island Spiced Tomato Broth, Gosling's Black Rum
Butternut Squash BisqueUS$16.00
Smoked Cheddar & Apple Grilled Cheese
French Onion SoupUS$12.00
Garlic Crouton, Gruyere

Salads

Roasted Beet & Goat CheeseUS$14.00
Baby Arugula, Hazelnuts, Virgin Olive Oil, Vincotto
Maple Roasted Squash SaladUS$16.00
Baby Lettuces, Cherry Tomatoes, Toasted Walnuts, Cranberry Vinaigrette
Farro SaladUS$17.00
Spinach, Cherry Tomatoes, Cucumber, Pickled Peppers, Feta, Oregano, Lemon, EVOO
Chopped CaesarUS$14.00
Crisp Romaine, White Anchovy & Garlic Emulsion, Parmesan, Crouton

Entrees

Seared Sea ScallopsUS$34.00
Barley Risotto, Bosc Pear Puree, Maple Roasted Squash
Baked Atlantic CodUS$32.00
Citrus Chili Crumb Topping, Jasmine Rice Pilaf, Sautéed Broccolini
Spicy Seafood PastaUS$34.00
Local Mussels, Shrimp, Native Clams, Fresh Pappardelle, Spicy Tomato Broth
Grilled SalmonUS$38.00
Jasmine Rice Pilaf, Asparagus, Saffron Butter
Pan Seared HalibutUS$39.00
Smoked Onion Cream, Fingerlings, Green Beans, Fennel
Pan Roasted SwordfishUS$32.00
Couscous, Roasted Local Mushrooms, Braised Kale, Brandy Peppercorn Cream
Signature Lobster Roll*US$34.00
Warm Butter Poached, Toasted Torpedo Roll
Good BurgerUS$18.00
Cabot Sharp Cheddar, Bacon, Onion Jam, Midtown Aioli, Toasted Brioche Bun, Fries
10oz. Grilled NY StripUS$34.00
Koji Rubbed, Mashed Potatoes, Asparagus, Brandy Peppercorn Cream

Beer

Draft

Allagash, Belgian White, MEUS$7.00
Capt's Daughter DIPA, RIUS$9.00
Guinness StoutUS$8.00
Harpoon, IPA, MAUS$6.00
Kona Big Wave Lager, HIUS$6.00
Maine Beer Co. "Lunch" Pale Ale, MEUS$12.00
Midtown Oyster StoutUS$7.00
Ragged Island 1890 Farmhouse Ale, RIUS$8.00
Stella Artois, Pale LagerUS$6.00
Shaidzon, Buffalo Czech PilsnerUS$7.00
Whaler's, Rise American Pale Ale, RIUS$7.00
Sam Adams, SeasonalUS$7.00

Bottles / Cans

BudweiserUS$6.00
Bud LightUS$6.00
Coors LightUS$6.00
CoronaUS$6.00
HeinekenUS$6.00
Heineken SilverUS$6.00
Heineken 0.0 (Non-Alcohol)US$6.00
Miller LiteUS$6.00
Narragansett Lager, RIUS$7.00
Red Stripe, Jamaican LagerUS$6.00

Ciders, Sours & Such

1911 Original CiderUS$7.00
1911 Black Cherry CiderUS$7.00
Clown Shoes, Fruitorian Sour AleUS$10.00
Fisher's Island, Spiked LemonadeUS$9.00
Turncoat! American Heritage Cider, RIUS$18.00

Cocktails

Chocolate Espresso MaritiniUS$15.00
Vanilla Vodka, Bailey's Chocolate, Espresso
Lavender MartiniUS$15.00
Gin, Lillet, Lavender
St. Elder SpritzUS$15.00
Prosecco, Elderflower Liquor, Mint
Angel's PunchUS$16.00
Cinnamon-Infused Angel's Envy Bourbon, Pomegranate, Apple Cider, Ginger Beer
Moonlight 60US$14.00
ISCO Gemma Vodka, Elderflower, Cucumber, Lime-Yuzu Tonic
Autumn MuleUS$15.00
Tito's, Pomegranate, Ginger Beer, Lime
Smoky PalomaUS$16.00
Mezcal, Pink Grapefruit Soda, Agave
The AristocratUS$18.00
Mad River Burnt Rock Bourbon, Sweet Vermouth, Blood Orange, Luxardo Cherry
Caribbean Hot ToddyUS$14.00
Vanilla Rum, All Spice, Brown Sugar, Cinnamon Simple

Oyster Shooters

HouseUS$10.00
ISCO Ostreita Vodka, Cocktail Sauce
PicklebackUS$10.00
Jameson, Pickle Juice
El Hombre MaloUS$10.00
Tequila, Jalapeño, Midtown Hot Sauce
Sake ShooterUS$10.00
Sake, Mirin, Cucumber, Yuzu Tobiko

Wine

Bubbly by the Glass / Bottle

Champagne, Veuve ClicquotUS$140.00
Yellow Label, By the Bottle
Prosecco Canella, ItalyUS$46.00
Glass $12
Mumm Brut, Napa CAUS$52.00
Glass $14

Whites by the Glass / Bottle

Chardonnay, Louis Jadot
- GlassUS$10.00
- BottleUS$38.00
Chardonnay, Landmark
- GlassUS$13.00
- BottleUS$50.00
Chenin Blanc, Dry Creek
- GlassUS$10.00
- BottleUS$38.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Oyster Bay
- GlassUS$10.00
- BottleUS$38.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Ferrari-Carano
- GlassUS$12.00
- BottleUS$46.00
Sancerre, Pascal Jolivet
- GlassUS$16.00
- BottleUS$62.00
Muscadet, Chateau la Berriere
- GlassUS$10.00
- BottleUS$38.00
Pinot Grigio, Gabbiano
- GlassUS$9.00
- BottleUS$34.00
Riesling, Dr. Loosen
- GlassUS$9.00
- BottleUS$34.00
Rose, Kim Crawford - NZ
- GlassUS$11.00
- BottleUS$42.00
Rose, Fleurs de Prairie - Provence
- GlassUS$12.00
- BottleUS$46.00
Rose, Love - Provence
- GlassUS$13.00
- BottleUS$50.00
Rose, Whispering Angel
- GlassUS$18.00
- BottleUS$70.00

Whites by the Bottle

Chardonnay, Kendall JacksonUS$42.00
Chardonnay, Steele CuveeUS$50.00
Chardonnay, Cambria BenchmarkUS$60.00
Chardonnay, JordanUS$70.00
Sancerre, Chateau de SancerreUS$85.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Cloudy BayUS$68.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Lail, NapaUS$100.00
Sauv. Blanc, Orin Swift, Blank StareUS$87.00
Pinot Grigio, Santa MargheritaUS$65.00

Reds by the Glass

Cabernet Sauvignon, JoshUS$10.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, JustinUS$13.00
Merlot, BogleUS$9.00
Pinot Noir, ContourUS$10.00
Pinot Noir, La CremaUS$12.00
Malbec, DisenoUS$9.00
Shiraz, Barossa Valley EstateUS$10.00
Chianti Riserva, BanfiUS$11.00
Zinfandel, Steele Federal Hill "Zif"US$10.00
Red Blend, Ferrari-Carano SienaUS$13.00
Malbec Blend, Clos de Los SieteUS$12.00

Reds by the Bottle Cabernet Sauvignon

Simi, Alexander ValleyUS$58.00
Jordan, Alexander ValleyUS$75.00
Clos du Val, NapaUS$98.00
ZD, Napa ValleyUS$115.00
Jack, Napa ValleyUS$135.00
Caymus, Napa ValleyUS$150.00
Heitz, Trailside VineyardUS$200.00
Abacus XVIII ReserveUS$650.00

Other Varietals

Merlot, Frog's LeapUS$60.00
Merlot, Steele "Stymie"US$72.00
Pinot Noir, J VineyardsUS$80.00
Pinot Noir, Steele, CarnerosUS$62.00
Pettite Syrah, Orin Swift "Machete"US$71.00
Zinfandel, the PrisonerUS$69.00

Red Blends

Coup de Foudre, NapaUS$130.00
Duckhorn, Paraduxx, NapaUS$75.00
Justin, Isosceles, Paso RoblesUS$95.00
Joseph Phelps, Insignia, Napa '11/'14US$250.00
Joseph Phelps, Insignia, Napa '15US$320.00
Martin Ray, SynthesisUS$100.00
Opus One, NapaUS$260.00

What 2,013 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Newport County
Hot spot
Newport County
Lively
Newport County
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Midtown Oyster Bar offers a delightful dining experience with its fresh, flavorful seafood and outstanding service. Guests praise the "variety and quality of the oysters," and the scenic rooftop dining. The atmosphere is lively yet comfortable, making it a must-visit spot in Newport. Despite occasional service hiccups, many find it a staple destination.

2,013 Reviews

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Johanna
VIP
Greater Boston
25 reviews
5.0
25 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great time celebrating a special birthday tonight, thank you!
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Suzanne
VIP
New York City
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great food. Special pasta and halibut were great. Hamburger yummy too. Waitress a bit snarky....
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OpenTable Diner
New York City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Totally awesome, fantastic and delicious. Lovely staff
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George
VIP
Charleston
43 reviews
5.0
43 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great venue for fresh clams and oysters. Service was impeccable and we loved the atmosphere.
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Maria
VIP
Greater Boston
56 reviews
5.0
56 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service and food delicious as always. Only comment is the oyster ceviche is not a true ceviche. It’s just 4 slightly dressed oysters on the half shell. Not what we expected at all though the oysters were very tasty.
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Elizabeth
New York City
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food is excellent and the service is great. Nice and lively place.
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Julie
New York City
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great place to eat in Newport. Tuna Tartare tacos were outstanding and NY strip steak was cooked perfectly and seasoned well. Cherrystones were fresh and the scallops we good but a little salty. Have visited the bar on the second floor which is nice and cozy and great for alcohol infused coffees but is hard to catch open. Definitely on my list of favorite Newport restaurants.
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Julie
VIP
Greater Boston
29 reviews
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Midtown oyster House never disappoints! Everything is perfect! One of our favorite places in Newport!
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Mary Lou
Greater Boston
139 reviews
3.0
139 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The food preparation and service are always very good, but the pour of wine is definitely unsatisfactory. You receive approximately 1/3 of a glass of wine and sometimes barely that.
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Aisha
VIP
New York City
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
We love midtown oyster bar and will continue to come here because of the incredible oysters. That being said, I specifically wanted to write this review after my dinner last night because of the incredibly rude behavior of one of the managers upstairs. As an industry professional for the last 15 years, it was jarring to be treated as though we were unwelcome in a very busy and loud restaurant at the end of the night after spending $500. My friends and I had an 830 reservation and we were seated upstairs in a loud room with two other very large parties. As the night went on the other parties left and we were finally able to enjoy some quiet where we could actually hear each other speak. We could hear live music and loud yelling and talking from downstairs so we were by no means the last table in the restaurant. we were sitting and chatting after paying the bill, and the manager came in from the other room (having zero interaction with us up until that point) and abruptly demands that we leave. She blamed us for our server Marta (who was great btw) being there “all day” and very rudely tells us that she needs to clear the dining room. No one had mentioned to us that we needed to go and to us we could hear a ton of other people in the restaurant downstairs so there was no indication that they were trying to close down. (And they weren’t) there was a full on party downstairs. I have worked in several Michelin restaurants, fine dining restaurants, and casual restaurants and I have never been confronted with somebody as inhospitable as the female manager wearing a green sweater in the upstairs dining room on the evening of December 6, 2024. What a horrible woman, she should not work in hospitality. It’s not her strong suit.
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FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Midtown Oyster Bar using the Order Online button.

Midtown Oyster Bar is rated 4.5 stars by 2013 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 30, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 34 times today

Order delivery or takeout

343 Thames St, Newport, RI 02840

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Perry Mill Wharf
Neighbourhood
Newport
Hours of Operation
Lunch Wed–Sun 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood, Contemporary American, Comfort Food
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
There is a private parking lot located at the end of Perry Mill Wharf, behind Midtown Oyster Bar. The lot is cash or credit card and charges by the day. There are other similar lots within a block of restaurant. Street parking is metered from May 1 to October 31.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://midtownoyster.com/
Phone number
(401) 619-4100 ext. 1
Private party facilities
Midtown Oyster Bar is the ultimate location to host your next event. Whether it be a rehearsal dinner, corporate event, cocktail party or special occasion, we certainly have the perfect space for you. Our private events director will coordinate with you to create a one-of-a-kind experience, customized specifically to your needs and event size.

Midtown Oyster Bar

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Oysters

Oysters Casino

Seared Sea Scallops

Appetizers

R.I. CalamariUS$18.00

Char-Grilled OctopusUS$22.00

Wicked ShrimpUS$18.00

Steamed Littleneck ClamsUS$19.00

Charcuterie BoardUS$24.00

Pan Seared Salmon CakeUS$20.00

Beer Steamed ShrimpUS$18.00

Raw Bar Plates

Tuna Tartare Tacos*US$18.00

Salmon PokeUS$21.00

Crab Meat CocktailUS$18.00

Scallop Crudo*US$22.00

Smoked Blue Fish DipUS$12.00

Lobster CocktailUS$22.00

The NewporterUS$75.00

The MidtownUS$145.00

The LeviathanUS$260.00

Specialty Oysters

Oysters RockefellerUS$18.00

Oysters CasinoUS$18.00

Soups

Atlantic Cod ChowderUS$9.00

Lobster & Corn BisqueUS$12.00

Bermuda Fish StewUS$14.00

Butternut Squash BisqueUS$16.00

French Onion SoupUS$12.00

Salads

Roasted Beet & Goat CheeseUS$14.00

Maple Roasted Squash SaladUS$16.00

Farro SaladUS$17.00

Chopped CaesarUS$14.00

Entrees

Seared Sea ScallopsUS$34.00

Baked Atlantic CodUS$32.00

Spicy Seafood PastaUS$34.00

Grilled SalmonUS$38.00

Pan Seared HalibutUS$39.00

Pan Roasted SwordfishUS$32.00

Signature Lobster Roll*US$34.00

Good BurgerUS$18.00

10oz. Grilled NY StripUS$34.00

Featured Item

Oysters

Littlenecks

Cherrystones

Chilled Shrimp

Platters

Beer

Draft

Allagash, Belgian White, MEUS$7.00

Capt's Daughter DIPA, RIUS$9.00

Guinness StoutUS$8.00

Harpoon, IPA, MAUS$6.00

Kona Big Wave Lager, HIUS$6.00

Maine Beer Co. "Lunch" Pale Ale, MEUS$12.00

Midtown Oyster StoutUS$7.00

Ragged Island 1890 Farmhouse Ale, RIUS$8.00

Stella Artois, Pale LagerUS$6.00

Shaidzon, Buffalo Czech PilsnerUS$7.00

Whaler's, Rise American Pale Ale, RIUS$7.00

Sam Adams, SeasonalUS$7.00

Bottles / Cans

BudweiserUS$6.00

Bud LightUS$6.00

Coors LightUS$6.00

CoronaUS$6.00

HeinekenUS$6.00

Heineken SilverUS$6.00

Heineken 0.0 (Non-Alcohol)US$6.00

Miller LiteUS$6.00

Narragansett Lager, RIUS$7.00