Malt — Restaurant in Newport

At Malt, one encounters not merely a steak accompanied by frites, but rather a transcendent manifestation of bovine succulence colliding with tuberous crispness in a dialectical interplay of textures and essences. The steak, simultaneously robust in its charred exterior and yielding in its sanguine interior, performs a paradoxical symphony of carnivorous indulgence, wherein each morsel compels the diner to reflect upon the very philosophy of cookery itself.

The frites, those slender golden batons of fried tuber, shimmer with an almost Platonic ideal of crispness, their interiors whispering of agrarian origins while their exteriors crackle in the mouth like edible architecture. When united with the accompanying sauce—an unctuous elixir of savory profundity—the ensemble transcends the mere act of dining and approaches the realm of experiential metaphysics.

To call this simply “steak frites” would be an injustice; at Malt, it is a culinary sonnet disguised as sustenance, a dish that insists upon being contemplated as much...

Our experience at malt began with the lovely Grace, the hostess. It was busy, and we had no reservation, but she told us she could squeeze us in. We had a choice of tables, one immediately, and (the one we ended up at) one in 5 minutes, which she helped clear and clean for us. As we waited we met Teddy at the bar, not sure whether his wit, or drinks were quicker. Then luckily we had Brian as our server, co-waiting with Leanne. Their knowledge of the menu, Newport generally, and friendly banter was something to behold. The owners we learned are from Dublin, and the photography around the restaurant were produced by Chelynn (a trained photographer). The food is delicious. We were told that they never completely revamp their menu, and only try new dishes, and keep what people like. If you’re lucky, on St. Patrick’s day/parade day (I guess the parade is the 15th this year) you might finagle a Jell-O shot or 5 from the staff, compliments of Tom. Really can’t say enough good things about this place, I wish I could give more...

Thank you to Shayla (owner) for making our experience at Malt amazing. It's the simple things in life that leave a lasting impression. One is how we interact with another human and the other is the food we eat. Combine both and you hit all the senses that humanity can offer.

After a long journey we had trouble finding a place to eat in the tourist hotspots. Lucky for us we found Malt, the food was delicious, we had salmon, Fish and chips, the risotto with cod, and the shrimp tortillas. It was delicious 😋.

The Irish charm that Shayla was a surprise, many can learn from.Shayla and her warmth and hospitality, she was interested in her patrons/us. We notice how everyone knew her by name when walking out. That really says a lot! Engaging in conversation really is a gift, acknowledging the person and their experience. Shayla took the time to connect and gave recommendations. I can not say enough to express our gratitude. I will be coming back and recommending malt to any and everyone Love...