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How to spend an afternoon in one of my favorite places: Newport, Rhode Island 1. Take a stroll down the world famous Cliff Walk. The whole walk is about 3.5 miles with panoramic ocean views on one side and gorgeous historical mansions on the other. 2. Go for a classic and quintessential New England seafood lunch at the institutional @flosclamshacks. Have a lobstah roll, the famous clam cakes and some chowdah chased down with a @gansettbeer while overlooking the beach. 3. Cruise down what is known to be one of the most best drives in America. Begin your journey on Bellevue Ave and then onto Ocean Drive. This 10 mile stretch will have your jaw dropped as you pass the mansions, Jay Lenos house, Jackie O’s farm, adorable rocky coves and a stunning coastline with plenty of spots to pull off and stop to take in all the views. 4. If you time it just right, you should make it to Fort Adams State Park just in time to catch the sunset over the Newport Bridge. 5. Now it’s time to stroll the cobblestones of Thames Street where you’ll find adorable shops and amazing restaurants-my newest fav being @thamesstreetkitchen . How do you like to spend a day in Newport? . . . #newport #newportri #discovernewport #visitrhodeisland #ri #rhodeislandsummer #visitnewport #cliffwalk #oceandrive #newportmansions #lobster #summah #thingstodo #itinerary #traveltips #daytrip #explorenewport #newportri #rhodylife #rhodylove #rhodyfoody #rhodeislandreel #newengland #roadtrip_newengland
wildkat.wanderswildkat.wanders
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Thames Street Kitchen, known acronymically as TSK, is probably one of the higher end restaurants in Newport competing for the wealthy's dollars. It does a superb job at that. The restaurant shows most of it's talents by the menu and the performance space that is the open kitchen concept. A thing to note is the cleaning that took place in the space that I do not regularly see at other restaurants. Presentation is everything there. And the presentation starts at the menu. Cocktail drinks are simply named, and easy to comprehend. I got the "Spicy Tequila Drink" which was not overly spicy. Named appropriately, the drink did it's job. The menu had a greater variety of beef options, with some fish and poultry. For those who have allergies, a conversation with the server may be necessary to parse out what is available. The hanger steak seemed like a reasonable choice. It was delicious and came with a brown butter bonita dipping sauce that accentuated the flavors. Four or five other sauces are available, which are amazing ways to want me to come back for more. Noticing the effort and quality of the food was quite easy. I have begun to have opinions on a restaurant by how they treat their customers when serving a Caesar Salad. At TSK, the Caesar Salad was served as if all the components were evenly diced and distributed. It was served on a plate as if it looked like a small layer of cake. And it was delicious. Sometimes, a chef may merely throw lettuce, cheese, and dressing into a to-go container. TSK does not do this, it is a work of art. The smashed fingerling potatoes were creamy and decadent. They were also uniquely presented. You might do yourself a disservice by not trying this amazing carb. The meal was pricey, but here, you are paying for *noticeable* quality and effort. Highly recommended. If you're strategic, make reservations. If you have gluten-free issues, be prepared to not see any markings on the menu.
Timothy KillileaTimothy Killilea
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We have been coming to Newport for quite some time and stumbled across this place. YOU MUST HAVE RESERVATIONS…it’s rare they have an opening so don’t take it personal when they say NO and offer you a time much later in the day. We tried a few times 🤣 We were finally able to book a table a few months outs as we are from Long Island. The ambience is awesome with the kitchen in full site. They remind of us a local restaurant they we use to love that was farm to table but unfortunately they closed down due to lease issues. What they have on their menu is what they have…can’t deviate from it. We got their Hanger Steak, lobster, potatoes, Brussels sprouts and some chocolate dessert. We also ran up our bill with their delicious $15 cocktails 🤣 Hanger steak was cooked to perfection and presentation was amazing. They had shallot hidden the dish that amazing! I got their BBQ Black Pepper dip for the steak and it was great. THEY DO NOT HAVE FREE BREAD at the table you have to pay for it. We opted not to do so but another table ordered it and I understand why 🤣 We left behind full and glad we didn’t get an app. We barely had room and didn’t even finish our dessert. Our bill was high bc we drank a few cocktails that were $15 each. If you didn’t drink the price to eat here is very reasonable around $50 PP
Jason PattayJason Pattay
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We're just visiting Newport, but our AirBnb host said TSK was their favorite restaurant, and we are SO GLAD they told us about it! We had the perfect dinner here. I read another Google review, and we took their suggestions (plus added a couple of items) and it was seriously probably a Top 5 meal we've ever had. 1) Started with the raviolo and the bread with cacio e pepe butter. The butter is to die for, plus the sauce on the raviolo is 5 stars, so you'll have plenty of goodness options to dip your bread in. (I failed to take photos of these because we dug right in) 2) Shared the halibut porterhouse for the entree. I took a pic next to my hand for comparison - it is huge! Plus we ordered the tots and the broccolini, and both were so so good. It was the perfect meal for two (we were stuffed - you could get by with one less side but they were just so good!!) We also took an order of the chocolate chip cookies to go and the combo of the cookie with the marscapone cream is *chef's kiss* The waiter was extremely attentive and helpful. All around amazing experience!
Tracy BaackTracy Baack
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Food was fantastic! Must get the mushrooms they are fantastic! Loved my hanger steak, mom and sister enjoyed their ny strip and other sister had filet. I got the horseradish sauce with mine and it was a generous amount that I dipped almost all my steak in and had enough, and it was bright and delicious. We also got the shaved Brussels and smashed fingerling potatoes which were fabulous, I just loved the mushrooms the most. red wines were good, I particularly enjoyed the California Pinot noir they had. By the bottle options are vast but few are priced on the affordable end. Everyone else got cocktails they enjoyed. Service was great and prompt, and it felt like they were well staffed. Our server was able to explain the different steaks and make recommendations which I always appreciate as a fellow server!
Mary ClarkMary Clark
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The food is VERY good. I'd like to give 5 stars, but there are a few items that don't make tsk a five star restaurant. Charging for bread...feels cheap. Ordered the broccolini with anchovy butter, hoping for great flavor...but there wasn't any anchovy flavor at all. Portions are a tad stingy - the pate' on bread has such a thin spread of it and the octopus appetizer, although delicious, is 90% chickpeas (2 small octopuses with legs and maybe 6 very small rings). Waitress was efficient, but nary a smile or even a thank you when we left...and we did make eye contact - we felt she was just going through the motions. Overall the restaurant has great potential, but when you charge high prices, one expects a portion where you don't sense the kitchen is counting each penny and the service to be warm.
David FischerDavid Fischer
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Nearby Attractions Of Thames Street Kitchen
The Elms
Bowen's Wharf
Audrain Auto Museum
King Park
International Tennis Hall of Fame
Bellevue Gardens Shopping Center
Stop & Shop
Newport Classic Cruises Bannister's Wharf
Ryan Family Amusements
Wellington Resort

The Elms
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Bowen's Wharf
4.6
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Audrain Auto Museum
4.6
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King Park
4.6
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Nearby Restaurants Of Thames Street Kitchen
The Red Parrot Restaurant
The Mooring Seafood Kitchen & Bar
Midtown Oyster Bar
Benjamin's
The Lobster Bar
Diego's
O'Brien's Pub
22 Bowen's
Clarke Cooke House
Pasta Beach Newport

The Red Parrot Restaurant
4.4
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The Mooring Seafood Kitchen & Bar
4.5
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Midtown Oyster Bar
4.4
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Benjamin's
4.3
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Basic Info
Address
509 Thames St, Newport, RI 02840
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(401) 846-0400
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tsknpt.com
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4.5
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attractions: The Elms, Bowen's Wharf, Audrain Auto Museum, King Park, International Tennis Hall of Fame, Bellevue Gardens Shopping Center, Stop & Shop, Newport Classic Cruises Bannister's Wharf, Ryan Family Amusements, Wellington Resort, restaurants: The Red Parrot Restaurant, The Mooring Seafood Kitchen & Bar, Midtown Oyster Bar, Benjamin's, The Lobster Bar, Diego's, O'Brien's Pub, 22 Bowen's, Clarke Cooke House, Pasta Beach Newport
