At The Deck — Restaurant in Newport

Robert was so so so nice and friendly, Brian our waiter was awesome and hard working and the DJ played great music. The good review stops there

TLDR: the bartender at the end of the night took my cardigan (which had my phone on top of it) and used it to wipe down the bar.

We arrived for our reservation time and were accommodated right away. We sat at our table and our waiter was extremely overwhelmed with the amount of tables they were assigned. They came over to us immediately and we weren't ready yet and asked for a few minutes. 25 minutes later they finally came back and we placed our order. As we're waiting for the food to come out a large group of early 20-somethings started to take over the area right in front of our table. At one point they took the extra chairs from our table without asking if they were being used and then proceeded to take chairs from surrounding tables and place them, no exaggeration, against our table. When we asked them to give us some space to enjoy our dinner the group suggested we move to another table. After more and more of them arrived, we finally did just that. The food was mediocre at best.

The DJ was great so we decided to hang out by the bar and order some drinks. Bar tender started out good but then started to automatically add gratuity to our bills (we were tipping well on the previous bills that didn't have gratuity included).

Still, despite the food situation and the gratuity situation we were having a good time. That was until one of the bar tenders or wait staff (I didn't see this person behind the bar previously) Took my cardigan, which was folded up small and had my phone on top of it, and cleaned the bar with it. When I turned around to see my cardigan was gone I looked around and realized it was in his hand and said hey that's my cardigan. He, without any apology or even being shocked that it was my cardigan and not a rag, handed it back to my husband. Given that my cell phone was on top of it and it was folded at the end of the bar made him taking it feel intentional and his lack of remorse reaffirmed that feeling. We were so upset we left right away but I truly wish I had complained and said something when it happened. Oh well, here we are, just after it happened, recounting the situation, still extremely upset, with my cardigan soaked with spilled drinks...

Quite possibly one of the worst dining experiences I've had in recent memory and undoubtedly the most expensive bad food I've had in a long time.

The mussels were terriblely flavored with tough mystery meat and half of the did not open (meaning not fresh). The seafood chowder tastes like how Seaworld smells...like rotten fish. I had a Mediterranean inspired pasta that I had to place my plate on an angle to drain edible bites out of the 1/2 cup of olive oil sitting on the bottom. People in my party had the beet salad which had soggy/rotten arugala and too much dressing, the penne vodka which was actually pasta Bolognese (we sent it back and they brought back out the same) and a tough meat dish.

The service was terrible and we were left trying to organize our dinner plates around stacks of dirty dishes that weren't removed the entire time we were at the table.

Finally, the drinks were garbage, either overly sweet or served with obviously watered-down liquor. All this at RIDICULOUS prices. Oh and someone in our party is now disputing charges after a bartender charged her card FIVE times for 1 drink.

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I recently visited At The Deck in Newport, RI and had an amazing experience. The service was top-notch, with friendly and attentive staff who made me feel right at home. The highlight of my visit was definitely the breathtaking view of the waterfront.

The staff went above and beyond to ensure that I had a comfortable and enjoyable dining experience. They were knowledgeable about the menu and provided excellent recommendations. The food was delicious, with a variety of options to choose from. I particularly enjoyed the fresh seafood dishes, which were cooked to perfection.

The ambiance at At The Deck was relaxed and inviting. The outdoor seating allowed me to fully take in the stunning view of the harbor while enjoying my meal. The restaurant had a lively atmosphere, with live music playing in the background, creating a vibrant and enjoyable dining experience.

Overall, I highly recommend At The Deck in Newport, RI. The combination of great service, friendly staff, and an amazing waterfront view make it a must-visit destination. Whether you're looking for a casual lunch or a romantic dinner, this...