Sardella's Italian Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Octopus in Newport.

1. Sardella's Italian Restaurant

8.6
30 Memorial Blvd W (William Street), Newport, RI
Italian Restaurant · 30 tips and reviews

John R.John Raymonds: The crispy calamari with the cherry peppers is quite amazing!

Lou A.Lou Allen: Strawberry and spinach salad is epic, calamari is good too, loved the Brushetta

Mike D.Mike DelRose Jr.: Service is always great. Friendly staff. Food is phenomenal.

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

2. Clarke Cooke House

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

Christine V.Christine Voncannon: Order the calamari, it's amazing!

Mateusz Jan K.Mateusz Jan Kuras: Perfect food! Everything worth its price ;) Very good fried calamaries, sushi & seafood pasta! Worth coming!

Lesley D.Lesley Draper: Grab a seat at the Sushi Bar or Oyster Bar. Summer Sushi is the best. Not to be missed.

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

3. 22 Bowen's Wine Bar & Grille

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

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.

C B.C B: Amy D., bartender...was exceptional. Polite professional very knowledgeable. And personable. Rack of lamb and steak was outstanding. So is crème brûlée dessert

Jake S.Jake Smith: The Atlantic Salmon with Gnocchi was excellent, I just wished the Gnocchi serving was larger. A very nice restaurant to dine for a special occasion.

Cafe Zelda is one of The 15 Best Places for Octopus in Newport.

4. Cafe Zelda

8.0
528 Thames St (Dean st), Newport, RI
Seafood Restaurant · 16 tips and reviews

Dale S.Dale Steinke: Great fried calamari with banana peppers. Crisp on the outside, very tender inside. The chicken-fried lobster was tasty too. The lobster gravy makes it. Could've eaten a side of that!

Giles V.Giles Van Gruisen: Delicious burger though medium-rare was very pink. Table next to window (and radiator) is perfect in winter!

Kristen H.Kristen Haley: Chicken fried lobster and foie gras hot dogs.. can't get much better than that.. or can it? +1 for the ring game!

Speakeasy Bar & Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Octopus in Newport.

5. Speakeasy Bar & Grill

7.7
254 Thames St, Newport, RI
Seafood Restaurant · 25 tips and reviews

Joe M.Joe McCarthy: Great filet and lobster pie! Awesome appetizer pizza and calamari!

Ashley H.Ashley Hogan: All the food we ordered was delicious and innovated, the braised short rib was especially amazing! Will definitely be back whenever in the area!

Jake S.Jake Smith: Sit on the patio, order a few beers, and watch the people walking by on the street. Excellent location to kick back for a few hours on a Saturday afternoon.

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

6. Midtown Oyster Bar

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

Kristin P.Kristin Polizzi: Stuffies and octopus are incredible!!

Chris C.Chris Cegielski: Superb selection of oysters! Try the grilled octopus appetizer - you won't be sorry. Great service at the bar. Make sure to ask for the bread when waiting for your food 😉

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

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

7. The White Horse Tavern

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

Ai K.Ai K: Sautéed calamari is a bomb! Very cute patio that is pet friendly. Chicken fried sandwich pretty solid.

Stefan W.Stefan Werner: Warm & cozy, crackling fireplace - the perfect place to be in Newport in wintertime! Great service, delicious food - and the bar pours generously.

Smithsonian ChannelSmithsonian Channel: Opened in 1673 by pirate William Mayes, America’s oldest tavern at one time hosted the Rhode Island General Assembly, as well as the local criminal court and city council. (From Aerial America) Read more.

Diego's is one of The 15 Best Places for Octopus in Newport.

8. Diego's

8.1
11 Bowens Wharf, Newport, RI
Mexican Restaurant · 79 tips and reviews

eri g.eri gerhard: The calamari is amazing and the spicy maria is the perfect hangover cure

Randolph W.Randolph Weis: Fantastic craft cocktails with a Mexican twist. All fresh made ingredients. Food is the equal. Must have any tequila drink!!

Jake S.Jake Smith: The nachos and a Tequila Sunrise on the patio is a great way to kick off a Friday afternoon.

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

9. Brick Alley Pub & Restaurant

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

Abbie R.Abbie R: Best calamari!

Ryan S.Ryan Smith: Knowledgeable wait staff and large menu. Heartily recommend the local RI beers, the swordfish (in season), and the lobster bisque. Fantastic!

Andrew K.Andrew Kummer: Don't try to get a drink if you aren't a US citizen. Int'l drivers licenses are "not accepted" in RI.

Salvation Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Octopus in Newport.

10. Salvation Cafe

7.5
140 Broadway, Newport, RI
New American Restaurant · 29 tips and reviews

JasonJason: Absolutely fantastic calamari. I would say top 3 I've ever had, and that speaks volumes considering I am from RI. It's grilled and they use cornmeal instead of the usual batter.

Krystal B.Krystal Bobbe: Love this place! We had the sangria, brick chicken, oxtail bolognese, and banana purses for dessert. Everything was divine. Cool relaxed place with a nice variety of things on the menu.

KevKev: I got Salvation in the winter by grabbing the 9X7 deal! Ask your server about it and do it. Just do it.

Easton's Beach is one of The 15 Best Places for Octopus in Newport.

11. Easton's Beach

8.3
175 Memorial Blvd, Newport, RI
Beach · 22 tips and reviews

Rob H.Rob Howe: Great beach. Watch out for "red tide" (red seaweed that's in the water, not harmful). Snack shack is great - awesome lobster rolls for a great price. Protect your food from seagulls though.

Dan C.Dan Corey: Great food and good prices! Make sure you get over to the Del's truck too!!

Aurelie B.Aurelie Bru: Best lobster roll ever!!!

Sumo Sushi is one of The 15 Best Places for Octopus in Newport.

12. Sumo Sushi

7.8
198 Thames St (btw Mary & Church), Newport, RI
Sushi Restaurant · 5 tips and reviews

max s.max smith: Must try the Bimbibab and the sushi! Very fresh fish and service was great!! Loved that it was BYOB will come back for dinner and take advantage of that

Jom K.Jom Kwan: Try Chicken Teriyaki!

Daniel R.Daniel Rocha: The rolls are amazing.

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

13. O'Brien's Pub

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

Dana V.Dana V: Calamari = Slammin

Tristan P.Tristan Pinnock: The pizza here is AMAZING! (And half price on Wednesdays...)

Sharon N.Sharon N: Ask for sara shes a great waitress fun times

The Fire Pit is one of The 15 Best Places for Octopus in Newport.

14. The Fire Pit

7.7
1 Goat Is, Newport, RI
Hotel Bar · 4 tips and reviews

Michael C.Michael Cobb: Very elegant hidden spot on Goat island. Ask for Debralee she is amazing!

Abdullah A.Abdullah Aljaian: Amazing atmosphere during Winter with amazing company.

Ai K.Ai K: Amazing view of the sunset. Beautiful terrace with fire pits. A must when in Newport

Fifth Element is one of The 15 Best Places for Octopus in Newport.

15. Fifth Element

8.7
111 Broadway, Newport, RI
American Restaurant · 41 tips and reviews

Rachel T.Rachel Thaw: One of my favorites in all of Newport 😍😍😍 great service, cocktails, and SPINACH BALLS!

Margo R.Margo Robinson Giambarresi: The mussels were deelish, as welll as the fish tacos. Our entire table was very happy.

Sam N.Sam N: Damn are you a bodybuilder? Cause your mussels are fantastic