Benjamin's

Went for lunch and, with no wait at all, we got a cozy table by the front window, with a heat vent under the bench seat. We sat in the bar downstairs, now realizing there was a dining area upstairs, until we went up to use the restroom. We ordered a salmon BLT and a lobster grilled cheese, both of which were delicious! Service with great, staff were friendly. Will absolutely go back.

The oysters are freaking delicious — huge, fresh, and full of flavor! You can tell they take pride in their seafood. I even saw plenty of Grand Marnier behind the bar for anyone who likes a good drink. The bartender shucked my oysters and clams perfectly. Great service and atmosphere — I’ll definitely be back!

This place is a hidden gem in Newport! The food is always fresh, delicious, great quality, and so reasonably priced compared to other restaurants around the area. Did I mention the daily buck a shuck from 12-2 for a $1.50 and all day half off apps and buck a shuck oysters and little necks on Tuesdays? They have everything from on the menu from land to sea!

This is officially my favorite spot in Newport. I love that it is budget friendly while getting the scenic views of Thames street. Their lobster quesadilla is to die for, it’s very cheese and they did not hold back on the meat. I ordered a lobster roll and my husband ordered the rock sol. It was filled with crab me and so creamy. We ordered the island punch and it was the perfect kick. Definitely a must to try.

10/25 - In town as part of our NE bus trip. Arrived around 4:00 on a Saturday & Benjamin's was the only place we could find that would take a reservation for 9. We went up the stairs to find a wonderful place, great atmosphere, attentive staff, reasonable prices . The wife & I split the stuffed rock sole & a crab cake, both were very good and more than enough food. In fact, there wasn't anyone in our group that finished their whole meal. Beer selection was a little limited outside of the usual suspects. The place got to be full of people and so did the noise level, but don't let that keep you from eating here.

A very pleasant experience: I had the Seafood Linguini in a wine/garlic broth. It was a large bowl of linguini with quite a lot of very tasty garlicky broth, some large scallops, large shrimp, mussels, clams, calamari, and large chunks of fish, all perfectly cooked. My wife had the Berry Salad, which is a good sized salad garnished with strawberries and blueberries, and topped with roasted shrimp and half a small lobster. Again, perfectly prepared.

In Newport for a night and wanted to try an authentic lobster roll and clam chowder while I’m here. Looked around Google Maps and happened upon a few in the area but decided on Benjamin’s because it looked reasonable. There are two entrances. The street level pub/bar and a quieter restaurant setting up the stairs. I opted for the quieter setting. Very cozy and inviting. Was greeted immediately by the friendly staff. Ordered the New England Clam Chowder and hot Lobster Roll. The chowder was delicious. I was surprised by the tangy taste. The lobster roll was stuffed to the gills in its toasted roll. YUM!! I wished it had a more buttery taste to it but still delicious. Fries and a huge amount of Cole slaw accompanies the roll. Nice friendly staff and lovely ambience. Glad I found this place. I’d come back if I’m ever in Newport again.

Bartender was awesome! Oysters and chowder French fries were phenomenal. Going back today before we head home.

Upstairs at Benjamin's did not disappoint! We made a reservation ahead of time and got right in at our time. The dining room was cozy and reminded me of the seafood places we grew up with. They had kids menus ready for ours which is great (some restaurants in Newport aren't so child friendly). The staff worked together to get us what we needed and pre-bus the table in time for our food to come out. We started with the Oysters Rockefeller- one of my faves! I went with a lobster roll with a salad instead of fries and coleslaw. That slaw was some of the BEST I've ever had! The hot lobster roll was good but a little fishy- maybe it needed more butter? The platters were all huge- someone in our group had the stuffed lobster- presentation was beautiful. We will be back!

We were looking for light eats and drinks. We were with my cousin who knew the area - walked into Benjamin's around 4:30. We didn't have a reservation but they had a four top that was perfect for our party of 3. Lauren was quick to bring us water and then take our drink order. Lots of Newport vibes here with nautical themes, Fenway Park signs, lots of Christmas decor. Lots of music, spots on the tv. We loved the food! The calamari app $15 had perfectly fried rings and no tentacles. Yummy marinara served with the calamari. The oysters were shucked well - no shell fragments and all the oysters were freed from the shell. Clams casino are warm and delicious with toasted breadcrumbs. $1.50 each for both oysters and casino. Lauren kept our group happy!

Avoid this place and try another spot. I was actually going to the place next store but stopped here due to their menu and raw bar. Staff is ok.... We were sat fast and then forgotten about. Two other tables came in after us and ordered before us. I finally got my oysters.... They were ok. The food was finally ordered about 45 minutes later. I went with the 1 lb lobster with a side of clam chowder. Clam chowder was barely warm and probably the worst I have ever had. Now, let's get to the real reason for the 1 star. You served me a bad lobster it smelled of ammonia when it arrived and I knew it was bad but I did not want to make a scene. I regret that. I paid and we left. Avoid the hell out of a place were they do not care enough to do the right thing and serve you bad seafood.

Haven't been to Benjamin's in 2 years, and it's still the same. The bartender, Andrew, was great. We came on a raw bar Tuesday night, and it wasn't busy. We enjoyed the oyster Rockefeller, Benjamin's linguine, and ribeye steak. Coming back soon.

Love their happy hour/lunch specials! Looking for a place to sit and relax and eat fresh oysters and clams? This is your place!! We got a big plate of oysters and clams and very large shrimp! Also got some Rockefeller cooked oysters and a garlic bread to balance things out. We had a good time with all the food. Raw items were super fresh, the shrimp were nice and big, and the cooked items had good flavor. Yes they had a full menu of other items, but we didn't really look at that. There is a nice bar with good drinks and beers. Our waiter was good too - helpful and funny. It's a great place to stop midday for a fun, fresh lunch!

3.5/5 Great spot for oyster happy hour with strong drinks (the margarita packs a punch, and the Newport Sunset is a nice balance). Service was excellent and really made the visit. Food was more hit-or-miss: the fried shrimp were good and tasted super fresh, but the seafood pot pie had overcooked shrimp with the tails still on, which made it tricky to eat. Didn't love the little neck clams. Limited street parking, but the ocean view and the quirky Grand Marnier Club wall of bottles give the place a fun, local charm.

Walked in = didn't know if I had to seat myself or not.. sat down to a dirty table , that I washed myself. To sit back and observe.. place was packed..with one waitress..who was frazzled & obviously overwhelmed & overworked.. My heart went out to her. I ordered a baked stuffed lobster to be told they don't have any..to be told they had one left....i was served luke warm mashed potatoes, and a dehydrated Lobster... Two scallops, two shrimp with some bread crumbs...it was absolutely disgusting.. See I ate it because I was hungry as I am HOMELESS and wanted a good Meal to end my SHIT ass year. A friend actually paid for my meal & I felt HORRIBLE him spending his hard earned money on me...not knowing As I was leaving. I tipped the waitress and noticed a lobster dinner for someone else... I don't like to be LIED to... They money you charge The service ya get For shit ass food is Wrong You're taking advantage of your staff. How do you except good service with one waitress. Also, what about the handicapped and elderly The only bathroom you have is upstairs... Happy New Year!

My wife and I were in Newport for a mini vacation. We had been here one time in the past and thought it was good. So we decided to return . Bad idea. We started with the island punch, which was actually very good. That's where the highlights end. We then moved onto the lobster bisque. This can best be described as tomato soup with no lobster flavor. To start, the color was a dark murky brown. Unlike any lobster bisque I have ever seen. If I was blindfolded and asked to name what I was eating, lobster bisque would not be my guess. On to the entrees. My wife had the Stuffed Sole. It was supposed to have a cream Sherry sauce stuffed with lobster , scallops and shrimp. None of these items were evident in the dish. In fact, the sherry sauce turned out to be nothing more than retreaded lobster bisque. I had the shrimp scampi with linguine. This dish is quite puzzling. The best way I can describe this is shrimp cocktail over linguine and a bowl of flavorless soup covered with mozzarella cheese. You heard right ,mozzarella cheese. In what world does mozzarella cheese go on shrimp scampi? This establishment clearly does not have a chef. There is no cooking acumen whatsoever contained in the slop they are serving. My wife ate 2 packages of oyster crackers and considered that the highlight of the meal. On a positive note, our sever Connor was Excellent. He was very apologetic and arranged for my dinner as well as 1 Bisque to be deducted from the Check since they were barely touched. Unfortunately we will be crossing Benjamin's off our list. I suggest you do the same.

Great visit. Food was cooked to perfection. You need to get the French fries. Plenty of room in the front too dinning room service was a little slow

We popped in for lunch and honestly? Great decision on our part. We started with the clam chowder -- very good, cozy, and exactly what chowder dreams are made of. Then came the hot lobster roll, which was chef's kiss: delicious, warm, and perfectly balanced without drowning in butter (love butter, but I prefer to eat it, not swim in it). We also ordered shrimp and oysters that were so fresh I'm convinced they filled out timecards that morning. The staff was lovely, super helpful, and wonderfully attentive -- the kind of people who make you feel like you've been coming here for years. Overall, highly recommend. We'll be going back very soon... probably sooner than we should admit.

Everyone goes to Benjamin's. You will see it packed with happy customers. Great seafood in a comfortable vibe. The Tuesday raw bar special $1.50 oysters is very popular. I have eaten pretty much everything on the menu. It's all great! I love their fish and chips and prime rib dinner. I brought a large group for dinner. Our server was outstanding. Avery was very friendly and helpful when we were deciding what to order. She made us feel that we were part of the Benjamin's family. It's a great place and food is awesome. The whole staff here make this place special.

I'm born and raised in Newport and this is one of the places I usually eat at when I visit home. I always eat upstairs not downstairs btw. The lobster bisque may be the best I've ever had, the steamers were magnificent, my wife and daughter loved the oysters. And the seafood past always great too!! My only complaint is we ordered mules and they came in regular glass cups (never had that happen before) & it didn't taste anything like a mule. Other than that this review would've been an easy 5 stars

Great seafood restaurant decorated so cute in a nautical theme. We ate on the second floor and had a great view of the Wharf. The service was really good. She took care of us and was so friendly. He ordered the hot lobster roll and I ordered the fish and chips. Both were so good. The portion sizes were so big we couldn't eat it all and to top that the prices didn't break the bank!

Great ! Shared cup of clam chowder- large portion & very good ! Also shared the clam dinner - again huge portion. Came with slaw & fries. - excellent. Good service. Seated in front of huge open window - allowed great people watching during dinner

I wanted to like this place, but it just fell short completely. They had great prices, but I should've listened to my instinct to go next door to the chowder house. It was busy, but the service was super slow. Items were forgotten often, not enough menus so neighbors had to share from different tables. The staff was nice, and the establishment is very small. The food is what lacked for me. The lobster had a horrible moth ball smell to it that lingered with me all night. The fish and chips were okay, but almost seemed rubbery. Maybe it was just an off day, but I wouldn't be in any hurry to try it agai.

Stopped by solely for the $1.50 happy hour oysters (12-2 daily) and they were excellent. Expertly shucked fresh in front of me at the bar by Steve, the oysters were sweet and clean tasting. It was quite busy but Steve had a great attitude and patience in dealing with the waiting groups while he also managed the bar and shucked. Worth a visit for sure!

The food was amazing. We came in for the raw bar, not knowing about the Tuesday special. I got shrimp & oysters (gluten free) and my hubby got a lobster roll. The happy hour/Tuesday special prices are too good to pass up!

Cute little spot for a quick lobster roll and yummy appetizers! We sat on the second floor for a more quiet and relaxing atmosphere - the first floor is more of a bar feel with loud music and a rowdy crowd. The food itself was delicious! Coconut shrimp was to die for and I wish we'd ordered more. The oysters were so tasty and about $3 each. The lobster roll was a tad underwhelming because the bread used became super soggy and could not hold up the lobster. The sides were excellent though, best coleslaw ever and the fried were on point. Compared to other restaurants nearby, this lobster rolls is about $7 cheaper, so that's a win! Change out that bread and it'd be a solid 9/10.

The raw oysters were the freshest and tastiest oysters I've ever had. Clam Chowder was very tasty. Fresh Lobster was great. Waitress was very attentive and made sure we were happy with everything. The Bloody Shrimp was delicious. Very cozy establishment on Thames St.

This was the only place that wasn't full with reservations at 7:30 on a Saturday on Easter weekend. I thought that meant it might not be as good but I was pleasantly surprised. The fish and chips here was incredible. Truly loved it. My girlfriend got a chicken Caesar and she also loved it. Good pricing and good service. We also got seated immediately. So happy with this choice (We went here in a vlog- Hailey and Kiki on YouTube!)

I met Benjamin's as a result of fate. We were planning to go the Lobster bar on the wharf, but it was closed due to a private event. What seemed like a loss in the moment ended up turning into a huge win. We saw Benjamin's in the distance and decided to pop in. The place was full, a great sign. It had all the sites and sounds of a great bar/restaurant as we sat down. We ordered the chowder fries as an app, some oysters, Clam chowder AND I got fish and chips. It was a glutenous display of eating but damn was it good. The clam chowder was excellent and probably the highlight for me, but the oysters were also amazing - and wouldn't you know it it was around 1 PM in the afternoon. You know what means? RAW BAR HAPPY HOUR, so we got the oysters for half off. Honestly it was so good, my sister and I went back the next day for RAW BAR HAPPY HOUR. I unfortunately was nursing a hangover due to a late night of dominating the pool table at O'breins, but she enjoyed a cool 26 oysters and the bartender was friendly and helpful. Tell my friend Benjamin I say hi when you check this place out.

This place is pretty okay, wish it was better. The coconut shrimp was amazing and the service was fast but the lobster roll was not good at all. All my friends and I ordered it and we all agree. The breast was soggy and breaking apart and the lobster roll was not well distributed. Eating upstairs is a much better ambiance!

Great service and enjoy sitting upstairs. Saturday afternoon is the time to go for the oyster and calm special.

Stopped in for early dinner. Service was great. The Waterfront Marg was so great. They use Cointreau which I rarely see (its the right way) The herb mussels were superb; i wanted to bring the juice to go to drink it all. The stuffed clams (2) had a nice kick to them. My friend got chicken tenders and fries to go. Nice juicy chicken tenders with honey mustard. Loved it all! Second time we went service was not great we ended up leaving. So it maybe a hit or miss with service. But the food is great.

I've been here a few times over the years, and it has never disappointed. Busy or not, the servers and energetic and attentive. The vibe is classic New England coast, with the dark wood interior and seafaring decor. We went mostly turf instead of surf this time. My wife had the jerk chicken caesar salad, and I had the French dip au jus sandwich. The only seafood we ordered was a cup of clam chowder, which did not disappoint. Portions are more than adequate, and everything was delicious. I saw a nameless $1.50 fee on our bill, not sure what that was about. Definitely worth stopping in, I'm confident you will enjoy it. I have come back every single time I'm in Newport, and will continue to do so!

We tried the Benjamin Raw Bar and honestly, it's a gem. The oysters and topnecks were incredibly fresh--like they were plucked straight from the ocean and placed on ice that very minute. Briny, clean, and perfectly shucked. The real surprise? My mother, who never touches seafood unless it's fried beyond recognition, ended up downing four raw oysters like a pro. She even asked for more. If that's not a testament to how good they were, I don't know what is. Chill vibe, super friendly staff, and top-tier shellfish. We'll definitely be back!

I didn't dine in but the atmosphere was super chill and casual. I ordered the frog legs and fish/chips. It was fresh and delicious!

For all you travelers. Just letting you know when they are closed Wednesdays. That said let's get right into it. This is a very popular place to eat in town. The have a bar area that's down stairs seating. But also you can walk upstairs for seating up there. The food here is amazing. Its very rare to catch this place empty. So plan accordingly. Steve is an amazing bar tender and does the shucking.. he is very quick. And if your at the bar its like a nice little show. The menu from lunch to dinner is excellent. From lobster mack and cheese to prime rib or something simple like frog legs. The staff here is pretty consistent. I have been coming over 5 years now and still see the same people here which is nice because after awhile they get to know who you are which is nice. Makes it a resturant home away from home. So if you like good food fast service and a good time come and check it out.

We always make a point to visit Benjamins when in town because of the lively atmosphere. Today it did not disappoint! I ordered the lobster quesadilla appetizer and hubby ordered the shrimp po boy and was very pleased. The quesadilla had chunks of lobster and came with pico, sour cream and salsa for dipping. All options were good. The shrimp po boy had plenty of shrimp and the roll held it all together very well. We will definitely return again. Our waitress was quick to serve us and handled all customers with a smile. The service was top notch! Try Benjamin's anytime you are nearby. You won't be disappointed!

I'm back a year later for the Oysters ! They ste are so fresh, oysters Rockefeller are so well done so rich in flavor, the name suits it well! Best I ever had! There a Grand marnier club where you purchase a bottle for $100 /bottle n they will number the bottle n keep it for you. Great place! I hope it won't take me a year to come back!

Our early dinner at Benjamin's was sadly disappointing overall. Nothing was spectacular but a few items were pretty good. Meal highlights included the clam chowder (4/5; solid flavor, a bit lemony, and pretty fresh), calamari (3.75/5; decently fried but the cocktail sauce was weirdly sweet, fried jalapeños were a nice touch), stuffed rock sole (4/5; nicely balanced with the rice and grilled asparagus, the seafood stuffing was made with fresh shrimp and scallops), oh no mimosas (4.5/5; super tasty (string) version of a mimosa). Now to the low lights: fisherman's platter (2/5; fried oysters, shrimp, scallops and fish...the breading was too heavy, fish didn't taste fresh, cocktail sauce was weird) and fries (2/5; they tasted worst than what you would find in the frozen section of the grocery store). Overall, it wasn't a very satisfying meal but the service was pretty good.

Phenomenal bartending phenomenal service, phenomenal old historic building. Incredible cup of Rhode Island chowder and one of the best lobster rolls that I've ever had in my life.

Another Newport institution. I love this place and let me tell you why. Location: Located on the main drag on Thames Street, you're gonna pass this place over and over if doing a Newport stroll/shopping day. It's a bright red two-story building that looks like it might be structurally unsound. Happy Hour: This is where the money is and their claim to fame. They know it. 80% of the patrons sitting at the bar tucked in with an insane amount of raw food know it. The other 20% stumbled in and ordered wrong and don't get why it's so crowded but I can only take on so many other people's problems and this is not one of them. If you look at everyone's orders as you are escorted to your table and go with the chicken parm, that's on you. Happy hour runs from 12-2 every day except Wednesday (they are closed). The deal is $1.50 oysters and $1.25 clams. If you don't get there early, you'll probably be out of luck. On Tuesday, they have HH prices all day and also add shrimp cocktail, oysters rockefeller, and claims casino into the mix. Can only speak to the oysters for HH but they are super fresh, locally caught, and well shucked with all the accoutrements. Wish they had more than one variety but it's all good given the foregoing....and they aren't Blue Point thank goodness. Since the move here is to gorge yourself on oysters, have only tried a few regular menu items. There is usually a lobster and chowder special for around $39, which is a really good deal. The lobster is always fresh, a good size, and steaming hot. The chowder is average by Newport standards but a nice addition. The prime rib special seems like a questionable order but is consistently really good. Promise. Will say that the krinkle cut fries- which seem to come with half the platters- always look bad and the lobster roll I have tried was just okay. Better options elsewhere for those. Service is consistently attentive and friendly on the ground level. Second floor consistently less so. It does take a bit for the food to come on either level regardless but they are always super busy so not really a service issue. Bathroom situation is less than ideal. If you are sitting downstairs, you have to leave the restaurant, go up exterior stairs, and make your way up to the second floor to find two very cramped stalls. But bathrooms in Newport are generally terrible so fine. At least they have some. Also very kid friendly, especially on the second floor. In summary, Benjamin's gives old-school vibes and a good, reasonably-priced meal without pretense. Would recommend this place without hesitation to my suburban bff and her family of five, my snobby nyc friends, and my mother. Casts a wide net. 4.5 if I could.

Quite possibly the worst service I have ever had. The server was unhelpful and aloof. When asked questions about the menu she said, "I don't know" and never offered to find out the answers. We had to prompt her to find out more about the wine list. We ordered off the Monday steak special menu but she put in the regular steaks and charged us full price. When asked to change the bill to the special price she refused and told us it was our fault We ordered extra sides even though they would cost extra (we still agreed on them) and she didn't bring them out. Had to re-ask and they arrived after we ate our meal.. Never once refilled our water glasses even though they were all completely empty. Will never go back.

Great local vibe. Killer raw bar happy hour. We paired our oysters and clams with bubbles. Great service. Best afternoon

Bartender Jared is a great guy. Highly recommend coming here in the off season. Food was solid and the drinks were good. Great atmosphere too. Will definitely return

A must stop when traveling or visiting Vancouver! Great service great food, excellent ambiance! Cheers!

Perfect spot if you're looking to get your New England Lobster roll fix. Of course all the seafood is delicious, so you're in luck no matter what craving needs satisfying. Located on the famed Thames street and easy to find, we stopped in for some good eats after getting some shopping in. Note that metered parking is available and seemed plentiful. We snagged the last table located downstairs not realizing the upstairs portion was more spacious so do note that additional seating is available. We probably would have preferred the spaciousness and serene atmosphere of the upstairs but still enjoyed nonetheless. The downstairs was quite boisterous given the bar and packed tables. But the food hit the spot so we weren't sweating the seating arrangements. Our server was pleasant and got us served with drinks and apps quickly. We started with some New England Clam Chowder and a crab cake to share. Both were excellent. The soup was creamy and packed with clams and potato. A cup is your best bet if you are making an appetizer of it. Very hearty and fast filling. Same can be said of the crab cake! Served with a lovely aioli and roasted peppers. Noticeably full of crab meat and not overbearing on filler. And because I'm in New England, I of course ordered Lobstah Roll for dinner and was left completely stuffed and satisfied. The roll was bursting at the seams with lobster meat just how it should. Extremely fresh and served with ample fries and coleslaw. Honestly exceeded my expectations in terms of taste and size. Great deal at a $26 price point! Hard to beat. Definitely recommend Benjamin's! Great bar, atmosphere, and service with delicious food.

Not the same since Paulie's passing. The chef isn't very good...probably lack of supervision. Inconsistent food quality. Prefer Red Parrot.

I brought out-of-towners to this restaurant on the day before Halloween. I could not find a restaurant in Newport close to the water, that was open on a Monday, for some reason. The lady who took my phone call convinced me that the food on this restaurant is good, especially the seafood, and it would be a great showcase place for tourists, so I took a chance and booked a reservation for 5 people. Good location as it is right across the Newport Visitor Center and right on Thames St. Our reservation was for 5PM but we arrived 10 minutes early. Thames was not busy and we parked our two cars right in front the restaurant. When we left, we discovered, to our dismay, that we had parking tickets--we failed to see the sign that was at the entrance to Thames. Bummer. What a ridiculous fine; we are right in front of the restaurant and the parking was clearly not busy--but I digress. Back to food. Seafood it is. We ordered calamari for appetizers. For entrees, hot lobster roll, Halibut, Benjamin's Linguini, and Striped Bass. My guests and I were unimpressed. The serving size was good but the lobster was chewy and the linguini was swimming in a lot of sauce (soupy!). The service was good. I felt that having lunch there would've been better.

Went to Benjamin's in pure desperation of seafood, not knowing where to go and lots of places being closed we just chose what was closest. Very unassuming on the outside, we looked at the menu and thought this will do. Once we walked in, the first floor was so cute and cozy, casual, and the oysters were the best I've ever had. Clam chowder was SLAMMIN as well. I am a savory gal so I got a Bloody Mary which was 9/10, and came with a yummy shrimp. I declared to go the next day during oyster happy hour (12-2 $1.50 oysters) where we went upstairs and sat at the bar this time (a little fancier) and the bartender was so amazing and delightful. I ate 20 oysters happily and went on with my day.

Went for the second time for the happy hour Tuesday special! $1.50 oysters! Can't beat the price or the quality. This time sat at the bar and had a great conversation with the oyster shucker. A bit crowded for lunch, but definitely worth the wait times!

Came here on a weekday for dinner and ordered items from the raw bar and lobster roll. Food was pretty good but service was so horrible. We waited 30+ mins for our raw bar food to arrive (and we didn't even order much). Tables that had been seated much after we ordered got all their food before we even got one thing. We also had to track down multiple servers to get our check to leave.

we were in search of a lobster roll and stumbled upon this spot. i do feel like the area where our group was sat (upstairs) was quite tight. the service it's self was very good and quick. the lobster roll wasn't my favorite. it didn't have much flavor and the bread got soggy and fell apart while eating.

Don't know why this isn't rated higher. OUTSTANDING clam chowder and oysters. Efficient, friendly service. Seems like a classic New England place that could be a movie set. It was a visitor's dream come true.

Food was great. Service was wonderful. I'm glad we stopped in as it was raining and we wanted a place to wait out the rain. It was a good choice.

Came in for the second time today and left super disappointed. Got the fattiest roast beef sandwich I've ever eaten. Picked off nearly a third of it because it was gross. We asked for 16 oysters and they gave us 18. Didn't notice until we finished eating but we were also charged for 18. Then we got crab cakes and oysters, BOTH of which were billed for more than is listed on the menu. It's not a huge deal but when you go somewhere, it's bizarre to be charged for more than the menu listed. Noticed in the car ride home or I would have complained. The first time we ate here, one of our group chipped an actual tooth on a piece of broken shell inside of a muscle. Had to go have the tooth repaired. That's a true story. We shrugged it off. Now this experience has really put us off of here. And being charged more than the menu price has soured me enough to write this review. There are so many great restaurants around, I'd pick somewhere else.

1 Star - Absolutely Unacceptable Service I rarely leave reviews, but my experience here was so frustrating it deserves attention. I waited over an hour for food I ordered on the third floor--only to realize the bartender had completely forgotten about it. Why? Because he was too busy flirting and chatting with women at the bar like he was auditioning for The Bachelor, not working a shift. There was zero follow-up, no apology, and no sense of urgency. I had to remind him twice, and he still brushed it off like I was interrupting his night. Honestly, if you're going to ignore paying customers and prioritize your social life over your job, you shouldn't be in hospitality. He should be fired. Period. Between the arrogance and the sheer lack of professionalism, this place left a terrible taste in my mouth--figuratively, since I barely even got my food. Avoid the third floor unless you enjoy being invisible.

Good was awful Prices high Added a cvc fee???? Well worst meal in Newport.... Had excellent 5 star meal night before at 22B... Benjamins can not employ a real chef after this mess... lobster bisgue 1.2 size I had at Red Parrott and 5 bucks more...the bisque served here was cold, tasted like Cambells canned tomato soup with oil tastes... no lobster taste or meat... completely wasted 12.95 bucks on this ... then gives me a pre packaged bag of chowder crackers ... chef a joke serving this Then sea bass dinner special sounded decent... Sea bass overcooked , no flavors, spices, underneath the mess was these reheated diner breakfast hash brown dry cubed potatoes, 2 little pieces spinach in gross cheese sauce and not enough of either... chef again... no culinary skills here and was 31.95. Can of beer 9 bucks and at least chef didn't touch this as canned . Then they add a s/c conv fee of 1.89? Not charged at my other dining places that week? I called later to ask about charge and was told that a credit fee charge ... why on receipt when not known at receipt printing I was paying cash? Misleading... Waste of money, but worse... I wanted a nice quality meal... my dinner meal on vacation was ruined... I'll never return...ate there in past visits and was always acceptable... if as owner ... food quality, presentation, chef abilities all important if expecting prices to be there... The stuffed clams and coconut shrimp someone next to me ordered looked Red Lobster chain type quality... the guys cup of chowder looked no flavors but he did get a spoon full of potatoes, a piece of clams... again looked that it came out of a can and added some fresh clam pieces? A lot of other great restaurants in Newport and I see no reason to return. Bar stools need 2 inches cut off or remove rail my knees kept hitting trying to sip the ice cold lobster bisque... ie... Campbell soup