Hooked Seafood Bar and Grill — Restaurant in Newport

Me and my wife visited the area for vacation. I had wanted to make sure I was able to enjoy fish and chips. We tried two other places over a couple days and finally decided to give this place a try. All I can say is AMAZING!!!. This place embodies what Rhode Island is all about. From the swift friendly service to absolutely great food. This restaurant was packed and we walked in and still got a table in 60 seconds. I saw not one waitress or staff member walking slowly. They must have angels cooking in the kitchen because the food was excellent and was ready very quickly. Everyone was hustling and serving the customers. I consider myself a pessimist and never really leave any reviews but this establishment was different and checked all my boxes. If you come to this area THIS is the...

Our server was very nice and we sat outside. The calamari and fried oysters were delicious. Entrees were ok, the linguini with clam sauce was very garlicky. The fries with the lobster roll were cold, the server replaced them quickly. I ordered broiled scallops, there was no description on the menu that it came with a bread crumb topping. They tasted good but I wouldn't have wanted the bread. I got the pineapple salsa which had raisins in it, kind of odd. All in all the food was fine, probably a little expensive for what it was but it's Newport. I'd like to see a few more items...

We had a wonderful dinner during Restaurant Week. Without question, it was the best combination of value and we experienced. The $30pp 3 course meal was delicious. We had mussels and crispy tuna eggroll. For the main we had cod/polenta puttanesca and pasta w/white clam sauce. Both big servings and cooked perfectly. Dessert was crème brûlée and gelato. Service was friendly. The only negative was the noise level, a little loud and close. Still a very enjoyable evening. We...