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The Reef, Newport, RI

The Reef

4.2
4.2
1773 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 13 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Great for scenic views
The Reef is a gathering spot that captures the heart of the seadog in all of us. It feels like home port in all the right ways, and acknowledges the wanderlust and adventurous spirit in every sailors soul. Situated dockside in Newport Harbor, The Reef is a waterfront restaurant serving international cuisine inspired by the travels of sailors to ports around the world, with a drink selection to suit every taste. Our versatile harborside space is great for intimate gatherings and large celebrations alike, yet casual enough for spontaneous come-as-you-are get-togethers. Down a quick libation at the end of a perfect sail, or enjoy a meal with flavors from faraway places while listening to live music on the patio. Our accommodating staff guarantees a pleasant, memorable experience every time you visit. At the Reef, we believe every day can be a good one when you’re surrounded by the sights, sounds and flavors of the sea.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Global, International, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon, Wed–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Sat, Sun 3:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon, Wed–Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (401) 324-5852
  • Website
    http://www.thereefnewport.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Overlooking Newport Harbor, The Reef’s breathtaking waterfront views are the ideal backdrop to any event. Our multi-functional spaces accommodate all types of occasions from corporate events, birthdays, wedding celebrations, and more. Delight in a formal dining room celebration while admiring spectacular views through our floor to ceiling glass windows. Or take the party outdoors to our patio with a bar and live DJ! Complete your celebration with craft cocktails and international cuisine inspired by the travels of Newport’s sailors. Our team looks forward to hosting your unforgettable event at one of the most spectacular locations in Rhode Island.
  • Location
    10 W Howard Wharf, Newport, RI 02840
  • Neighbourhood
    Newport
  • Cross Street
    Thames Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

TO SHARE

  • SPICY TUNA CRISPY RICEUS$21.00

    Cilantro, pickled red onion, pickled carrot, sweet soy, seaweed salad

    • HAMACHI POKE BOWLUS$20.00

      Sushi rice, tamari, edamame, Mei qi lemon, red cabbage, chili oil, scallion, sesame oil, jalapeno, cucumber, Peruvian purple potato

      • ROCK SHRIMPUS$25.00

        Baby greens salad, spicy mayo

        • TRUFFLED BURRATAUS$27.00

          Heirloom tomato carpaccio, crustini powder, grilled sourdough, truffled honey, extra virgin olive oil

          • ITALIAN FOCACCIAUS$23.00

            Pecorino cream, cherry tomato, goat cheese, seasoned arugula, fig jam, prosciutto

            • NEW STYLE SASHIMIUS$21.00

              Fresh soy with lemon, orange and lime, Shabu Shabu oil

              • CLAM FRITTERSUS$15.00

                With Reef sauce

                • CRUNCHY FRESH

                  Lime, salt and pepper, sweet and sour sauce or marinara

                  • TACOS (SET OF 3)US$21.00

                    Short Ribs - Iceburg lettuce, BBQ short rib, Pico De Gallo, Pecorino fondue, cilantro Shrimp - Gochujang Korean BBQ sauce, guacamole, Pecorino cream, pickled onions, cilantro Cod - Sancho pepper, guacamole, spicy lime crema, Oaxaca cheese, Pico De Gallo

                    SOUP

                    • NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDERUS$15.00

                      Dashi, dill & tarragon

                      • WEEKLY SPECIAL SOUPUS$15.00

                        • LOBSTER BISQUEUS$15.00

                          Lobster medallion, micro greens

                          SALAD

                          • TRADITIONAL CAESARUS$15.00

                            Croutons, bacon, house-made Caesar dressing, shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano

                            • MIXED GREENSUS$33.00

                              Grilled eggplant, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, burrata sauce, mixed seeds

                              • LOBSTER SALADUS$33.00

                                Grilled half lobster, sesame seeds, pink yogurt sauce

                                PASTA, RISOTTO & NOODLES

                                • LOBSTER PASTAUS$37.00

                                  Fresh pappardelle, lobster meat, lobster sauce

                                  • KOREAN BBQ NOODLESUS$21.00

                                    Wok soba noodles, daikon radish, snow peas, red peppers, BBQ pork belly

                                    • FRESH WAGYU BOLOGNESEUS$27.00

                                      Fresh gnocchi, bolognese, ragu, baked in oven

                                      • THE ORIGINAL GENOVESEUS$21.00

                                        Diced potato, rigatoni, basil pesto, long beans

                                        • TURMERIC RISOTTOUS$23.00

                                          Carnaroli risotto, turmeric, tahini, yogurt, lime, shrimp

                                          • MUSHROOM PARMESAN RISOTTOUS$21.00

                                            Carnaroli risotto, porcini, sautéed mushrooms, parmesan powder

                                            SANDWICHES

                                            • WARM LOBSTER ROLLUS$35.00

                                              Secret cream sauce, green apple coleslaw, French fries

                                              • HAMACHI ROLLUS$25.00

                                                Hamachi, poke sauce, daikon radish, greens

                                                • SCALLOP CRUDO ROLLUS$25.00

                                                  Marinated scallops, mango pineapple salsa, greens

                                                  • PRIME BURGERUS$23.00

                                                    Applewood smoked bacon, aged cheddar cheese, Reef sauce, lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickle

                                                    • RATATOUILLE BURGERUS$21.00

                                                      Vegetarian, grilled zucchini, eggplant, burrata, honey mustard

                                                      • PIER BURGERUS$21.00

                                                        Lettuce, tomato, cheddar

                                                        • AvocadoUS$4.00
                                                        • BaconUS$3.00
                                                        • MushroomUS$2.00
                                                        • Caramelized onionsUS$2.00

                                                      MAINS

                                                      • BONE-IN RIBEYEUS$59.00

                                                        14 Ounce ribeye, café de Paris popcorn butter, sweet potato fries

                                                        • SHORT RIBUS$35.00

                                                          Truffle mashed potato, asparagus, gremolada

                                                          • FISH & CHIPS LONDON STYLEUS$25.00

                                                            Green mash peas, beer battered cod, dry parsley seasoned french fries

                                                            • GRILLED HALF LOBSTERUS$39.00

                                                              Parmesan flambé, paprika and lime seasoned French fries

                                                              • SICILIAN TUNA TATAKIUS$27.00

                                                                Caponata eggplant & tomato

                                                                • NATIVE STEAMED LOBSTERUS$59.00

                                                                  Mashed potatoes, asparagus, truffle mashed potatoes

                                                                  DESSERT

                                                                  • GINSENG TIRAMISUUS$15.00

                                                                    Mascarpone, ginseng foam

                                                                    • FRIED ICE CREAMUS$15.00

                                                                      Vanilla ice cream, tempura batter, topped with caramel & melted chocolate

                                                                      • PUMPKIN CRÈME BRÛLÉEUS$15.00

                                                                        Classic pumpkin infused crème brûlée with berries

                                                                        • GF CHOCOLATE MOLTEN CAKEUS$15.00

                                                                          Topped with salted caramel ice cream

                                                                          • MARINATED RED BERRIESUS$15.00

                                                                            Topped with crème fraiche gelato

                                                                            • STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKEUS$15.00

                                                                              Homemade buttermilk biscuit with whipped cream & fresh strawberries

                                                                              Last updated: November 21, 2024

                                                                              What 1,773 people are saying

                                                                              Overall ratings and reviews

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

                                                                              4.2
                                                                              4.2 based on recent ratings
                                                                              • 4Food
                                                                              • 4.5Service
                                                                              • 4.3Ambience
                                                                              • 3.8Value

                                                                              Noise • Moderate

                                                                              Loved For

                                                                              • Newport County

                                                                                Great for brunch

                                                                              • Newport County

                                                                                Good for groups

                                                                              • Newport County

                                                                                Great for outdoor dining

                                                                              Review summary

                                                                              AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                              The Reef offers a picturesque waterfront dining experience with "awsome dinner" and "amazing live music," perfect for a relaxed evening. Guests rave about the "lobster rolls" and "outstanding oysters." The attentive and friendly staff, including "fantastic servers," enhance the dining experience. However, some service delays and cold dishes were noted.

                                                                              1,773 Reviews

                                                                              1. Thomas

                                                                                Rhode Island

                                                                                2 reviews

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                2 reviews

                                                                                Dined 1 day ago

                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                This was a great restaurant! We got there early but was able to sit at the bar. Bar staff was super friendly. Drinks were awesome. After enjoying an appetizer at the bar we were seated and our waitress was very friendly and welcoming. Food was awesome! Definitely will go back again. Next time I want to book an igloo!!

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                                                                              2. Arianna

                                                                                Washington DC

                                                                                1 review

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                1 review

                                                                                Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                The Reef was an amazing dining experience! Great ambiance, and the food was delicious. I had the boiled lobster and my boyfriend had the lobster roll - both outstanding. Our waitress. Siyan, was so friendly and personable and really enhanced our dining experience. Would definitely come back!

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                                                                              3. Filomrna

                                                                                San Francisco

                                                                                6 reviews

                                                                                2.0

                                                                                6 reviews

                                                                                Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                1. Overall 2
                                                                                2. Food 1
                                                                                3. Service 2
                                                                                4. Ambience 4
                                                                                My husband steak was cold We informed the server and nothing was done about 59$ for cold steak We will never go back

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                                                                              4. Christopher

                                                                                VIP

                                                                                Rhode Island

                                                                                5 reviews

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                5 reviews

                                                                                Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                My girlfriend and I had the best time at The Reef a special Valentine's Day. She loved it. From the minute we walked in and we were seated, buy a friendly and kind woman. To our server, Sam, who was friendly,professional, and knowledgeable. Sam made it a great night with his pleasant and happy attitude. We had baked oysters and scallops for appetizers. For the entrees, we had filet mignon and lobster ravioli, and for the fabulous desserts, we had chocolate lava cake with gelato and a twist on regular tarimisu they offered a strawberry champagne tarimisu. The awesome specialty drinks a raspberry lemon drop and delicious old-fashioned. Thank you to everyone behind the scenes at The Reef for an amazing night.

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                                                                              5. Kimberly

                                                                                New York City

                                                                                1 review

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                1 review

                                                                                Dined on February 2, 2025

                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                My friends and I had a wonderful meal! Great food and great service!!
                                                                                The ReefResponded on February 7, 2025
                                                                                Kimberly, thank you so much for the great 5 star review! We look forward to seeing you again! :)

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                                                                              6. Carmen

                                                                                VIP

                                                                                New York City

                                                                                93 reviews

                                                                                4.0

                                                                                93 reviews

                                                                                Dined on January 29, 2025

                                                                                1. Overall 4
                                                                                2. Food 4
                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                4. Ambience 4
                                                                                Food was delicious and service also great Just disappointed no bread service although there was olive oil on the table
                                                                                The ReefResponded on January 30, 2025
                                                                                Thank you so much for your glowing review Carmen! Looking forward to your return.

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                                                                              7. Rebecca

                                                                                VIP

                                                                                Greater Boston

                                                                                11 reviews

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                11 reviews

                                                                                Dined on January 26, 2025

                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                3. Service 4
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                Apps at the bar at The Reef we’re so great on Friday night that I brought my friends back today for brunch! New menu is great. The truffle burrata is out of this world! We had eggs Benedict , fish and chips and steak and eggs Benedict. All was delish! ONLY complaint was the server brought our check as soon as we were finished, without asking if we wanted another drink, coffee or dessert.
                                                                                The ReefResponded on February 7, 2025
                                                                                We love that you love the new menu as much as we do! Thank you for the outstanding review, Rebecca!

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                                                                              8. Brian

                                                                                New York City

                                                                                7 reviews

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                7 reviews

                                                                                Dined on January 26, 2025

                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                Really good brunch menu and really nice to sit out by the windows and look at the water. Also has the bar section which had live music.
                                                                                The ReefResponded on February 7, 2025
                                                                                We greatly appreciate your 5 star review Brian! We hope to see you again, soon!

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                                                                              9. Trista

                                                                                Greater Boston

                                                                                1 review

                                                                                2.0

                                                                                1 review

                                                                                Dined on January 25, 2025

                                                                                1. Overall 2
                                                                                2. Food 3
                                                                                3. Service 3
                                                                                4. Ambience 1
                                                                                Absolutely freezing. With a final bill of $400 I would expect not to have to wear a jacket and the bathroom be freezing. Not worth it.

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                                                                              10. Hannah

                                                                                VIP

                                                                                Greater Boston

                                                                                2 reviews

                                                                                2.0

                                                                                2 reviews

                                                                                Dined on January 19, 2025

                                                                                1. Overall 2
                                                                                2. Food 2
                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                The food lacked flavor! The tacos sounded delicious on the menu but once eating them it was clear that everything was bland! The lobster roll was clearly mixed with crab meat it in as well! That was not on the menus description and an odd choice in my opinion! Our server was extremely attentive and kind! The restaurant layout is nice and the noise level allowed for conversing without feeling like you need to raise your voice! Given the cost of the food and the quality we will not be going back!

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                                                                              FAQs

                                                                              The Reef offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (401) 324-5852.

                                                                              The Reef is rated 4.2 stars by 1773 OpenTable diners.

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

                                                                              Make a reservation

                                                                              2 people
                                                                              7:00 p.m.
                                                                              Booked 13 times today

                                                                              Order delivery or takeout

                                                                              Google Map for The Reef

                                                                              10 W Howard Wharf, Newport, RI 02840

                                                                              Additional information

                                                                              • Cross Street
                                                                                Thames Street
                                                                              • Neighbourhood
                                                                                Newport
                                                                              • Hours of Operation
                                                                                Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon, Wed–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Sat, Sun 3:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon, Wed–Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
                                                                              • Price
                                                                                $31 to $50
                                                                              • Cuisines
                                                                                Seafood, Global, International, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
                                                                              • Dining style
                                                                                Casual Dining
                                                                              • Dress code
                                                                                Casual Dress
                                                                              • Parking details
                                                                                Street Parking
                                                                              • Payment Options
                                                                                AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                              • Additional
                                                                                Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                                                              • Website
                                                                                http://www.thereefnewport.com/
                                                                              • Phone number
                                                                                (401) 324-5852
                                                                              • Private party facilities
                                                                                Overlooking Newport Harbor, The Reef’s breathtaking waterfront views are the ideal backdrop to any event. Our multi-functional spaces accommodate all types of occasions from corporate events, birthdays, wedding celebrations, and more. Delight in a formal dining room celebration while admiring spectacular views through our floor to ceiling glass windows. Or take the party outdoors to our patio with a bar and live DJ! Complete your celebration with craft cocktails and international cuisine inspired by the travels of Newport’s sailors. Our team looks forward to hosting your unforgettable event at one of the most spectacular locations in Rhode Island.
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