The Mooring Seafood Kitchen & Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Chowder in Newport.

1. The Mooring Seafood Kitchen & Bar

8.9
1 Sayers Wharf (America's Cup Ave & W. Pelham St), Newport, RI
Seafood Restaurant · 153 tips and reviews

John B.John Breznen: Amazing scallop chowder! While they have great seafood don't overlook the chicken, and a don't forget their surprisingly great cappuccino!

Thomas K.Thomas Keating: Love their award winning scallop and corn chowder, bag of donuts, oysters, ahi tuna and wine. Great anytime of the year, but best in the summer when you can enjoy the deck.

Julia P.Julia Parker: Great service, right on the wharf and all the food is impeccably prepared- started with scallop chowder & seafood donuts, for entree had the boiled lobster (even available at lunchtime)

The Black Pearl is one of The 15 Best Places for Chowder in Newport.

2. The Black Pearl

7.5
Bannisters Wharf, Newport, RI
Seafood Restaurant · 97 tips and reviews

Jamie B.Jamie Bloomquist: Love the chowder, lunch at their outdoor patio is a must for me in the summer.

Doreen D.Doreen Dinour: Great dinner, tasty seafood, intimate environment. Get the clam chowder and mussels

Robin O.Robin Oldham: Delicious clam chowder by the quayside.

Brick Alley Pub & Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Chowder in Newport.

3. Brick Alley Pub & Restaurant

8.7
140 Thames St, Newport, RI
American Restaurant · 156 tips and reviews

Seth G.Seth Goldstein: The Ahi Tuna Salad is amazing. Very nice sized portion. The NE Clam Chowder is to die for.

Sarah G.Sarah Green: Corn chowder and tomato basil bruschetta sandwich- So good!

Maria J.Maria Jo: Absolutely amazing. Newport clam chowder is a must. Got the Brie apple bruschetta for an app (so good). I got the lobster salad roll (amazing) and my mom got the Zuppa di Clams which was also amazing.

The White Horse Tavern is one of The 15 Best Places for Chowder in Newport.

4. The White Horse Tavern

8.8
26 Marlborough Street,, Newport, RI
Bar · 62 tips and reviews

Glenn C.Glenn Cochran: Every item we had was terrific, but I found their clam chowder, NE Cheese sampler and butterscotch bread pudding all especially great! Service was top notch as well.

Larisa G.Larisa Grollemond: Cool old tavern in the historic part of Newport. Try the clam chowder!

Jeiran H.Jeiran Hasan: Sit by the fireplace in the winter. I love that this is the oldest tavern in the US. Fish was delicious, along with lobster bisque. Clam chowder isn't creamy like you would expect, more brothy.

Clarke Cooke House is one of The 15 Best Places for Chowder in Newport.

5. Clarke Cooke House

8.4
1 Bannisters Wharf (America's Cup Ave), Newport, RI
Seafood Restaurant · 48 tips and reviews

Allie H.Allie Herzog: yummy seafood, skip the chowder and save room for the snowball in hell desert instead. Oh. My. God. Sogood!

JessieJessie: Favorite restaurant when not in NYC; must get the chowder - dill, bacon, heaven.

💫Coco💫Coco: Try the Clam Chowder, it's a bit lighter than Traditional New Clam Chowder and very tasty!

Castle Hill Inn is one of The 15 Best Places for Chowder in Newport.

6. Castle Hill Inn

9.3
590 Ocean Ave, Newport, RI
Resort · 46 tips and reviews

Sebastian S.Sebastian San Juan: Try the Clam Chowder

Kailee C.Kailee Crawford: Amazing clam chowder, lobster rolls and swordfish.

Jay E.Jay Eagleson: Grabbed some drinks and clam chowder at the bar overlooking the bay. Great view, service, and food.

Belle's Café is one of The 15 Best Places for Chowder in Newport.

7. Belle's Café

8.7
1 Washington St, Newport, RI
Café · 11 tips and reviews

Polina L.Polina L: Wonderful food and service! I liked my salmon and clam chowder.

TaniaTania: Best clam chowder so far🦀

Kirill K.Kirill Kukuruza: Clam chowder and the atmosphere

Smokehouse Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Chowder in Newport.

8. Smokehouse Cafe

8.4
31 Scotts Wharf, Newport, RI
American Restaurant · 26 tips and reviews

Jessica H.Jessica Howe: Get the clam chowder!! Soo amazing.

C B.C B: Great chowder and beer

Monique P.Monique Peoples-Graham: The brisket is our fav but I have to say I love their Chop house salad with fried chicken.. to die for! The Lynchburg Lemonade & Sangria are so refreshing, especially while people watching at the bar.

Midtown Oyster Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Chowder in Newport.

9. Midtown Oyster Bar

7.5
345 Thames St (Memorial), Newport, RI
Pub · 49 tips and reviews

C B.C B: What is good is The oysters the lobster and leek chowder and the lobster and crab meat risotto and smoked fish variety. Service was great. Tiffany was the best. Beer was great

Selin W.Selin Wold: Oysters, cod chowder, Pinky Swear sour ale.

Jose T.Jose Taveras: Delicious oysters, delicious lobster & corn chowder.

The Red Parrot is one of The 15 Best Places for Chowder in Newport.

10. The Red Parrot

8.0
348 Thames St, Newport, RI
American Restaurant · 113 tips and reviews

BroncoJenBroncoJen: Crab cakes are DELISH!!!! Clam chowder is great too!!!

ViayraViayra: Coconut Mahi Mahi is out of this world! Also, the clam chowder is amazing!

GemmaGemma: Sit at the bar and grab chowder, wings or a shrimp wrap.

Bailey's Beach is one of The 15 Best Places for Chowder in Newport.

11. Bailey's Beach

8.4
Coggeshall Ave, Newport, RI
Surf Spot · 6 tips and reviews

Whit R.Whit Rothe: The clam chowder is amazing.

Whit R.Whit Rothe: Sunday night buffet is fantastic!

Whit R.Whit Rothe: Make sure to say hi and good bye to Rindy as you come and go.

The Lawn At Castle Hill Inn is one of The 15 Best Places for Chowder in Newport.

12. The Lawn At Castle Hill Inn

8.8
Newport, RI
American Restaurant · 14 tips and reviews

Jay E.Jay Eagleson: Drinks & Clam Chowder

Jonathan V.Jonathan Vu: If you like oysters and Bloody Mary's, the tomato oyster martini is a must!

AmateurConciergeAmateurConcierge: Food is decent, but a nice buzzy vibe and great views. Come early or stay after lunch to enjoy drinks on the lawn

22 Bowen's Wine Bar & Grille is one of The 15 Best Places for Chowder in Newport.

13. 22 Bowen's Wine Bar & Grille

8.2
22 Bowens Wharf (America's Cup Ave), Newport, RI
Steakhouse · 52 tips and reviews

Mary L.Mary Llorente: Great price fix menu sun-thurs $19.95..had clam chowder, grilled salmon over barley risotto with a goat cheese croquette and cranberry, then creme brulee w. cookies. Also, oysters were good.

veronica p.veronica prager: The outdoor bar is definitely the way to go. Great drinks/service & full menu. The only challenge is grabbing your spot.

Mike N.Mike Nickerson: The freshest calamari I've had in new england! Sit on the outdoor patio on the water, order a bottle of wine, and enjoy the night.

O'Brien's Pub is one of The 15 Best Places for Chowder in Newport.

14. O'Brien's Pub

7.4
501 Thames St, Newport, RI
Pub · 35 tips and reviews

Steve B.Steve B: Excellent chowder, love the dill

Karl H.Karl Hadley: The chowder is great but make sure you order the fish cakes or fish and chips, both are great follow ups!

Kelly A.Kelly A: Great Irish pub. Laid-back atmosphere, good people and great service. Good for families during the day as they serve food and have fishing games for the kids! Pretty cool!!

The Safari Room is one of The 15 Best Places for Chowder in Newport.

15. The Safari Room

7.2
65 Ridge Rd, Newport, RI
Restaurant · 7 tips and reviews

Timothy M.Timothy Mountcastle: Awful place. Worst mojito I have ever had. Bloody Mary's too watered down. And this is for a 10-14 dollar drink. Carb cakes ok. Clam chowda was cold. They brought my soup salad and entree -same time

Elliot M.Elliot Miller: Clam chowder and ahi tuna

Caroline F.Caroline Fogarty: This place is perpetually underrated! The seafood easily beats Castle Hill Inn and the sunsets are unbeatable.