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Wide menu (pasta, pizza, surf 'n' turf) & cocktails served on 3 levels of spacious1898 building.
attractions: The Elms, Bowen's Wharf, White Horse Tavern, Audrain Auto Museum, International Tennis Hall of Fame, Discover Newport, The Vanderbilt, Auberge Resorts Collection, Bellevue Gardens Shopping Center, Long Wharf Mall, Newport Classic Cruises Bannister's Wharf, restaurants: Brick Alley Pub & Restaurant, The Mooring Seafood Kitchen & Bar, Midtown Oyster Bar, Benjamin's, The Lobster Bar, Diego's, Buskers Pub And Restaurant, Newport Lobster Shack (Kitchen), O'Brien's Pub, 22 Bowen's Wine Bar & Grille
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Wide menu (pasta, pizza, surf 'n' turf) & cocktails served on 3 levels of spacious1898 building.
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My husband and I hadn't been to the Red Parrot in years, but on today's visit to foggy Newport, on a Sunday after New Year's Day at around 1:00, we knew that this was the only place to eat if you can only choose one dining option during your trip. NO REGRETS! We sat in the corner on the street level and enjoyed people-watching and the lifting fog over the harbor. We both had soup - I had the creamy, tasty lobster bisque, and my husband had the NE clam chowder which was perfectly seasoned with dill. We shared the Bucket of Steamers... surely enough for FOUR people but we ate it all; these steamers came steaming (literally) in a bucket and were cooked perfectly in a garlic/wine sauce, and they were accompanied by plenty of melted butter, lemon wedges and crusty bread (and plenty of wet naps!). With barely enough room for the entrees, we were able to try a few bites before wrapping up leftovers to take home. I had the lobster ravioli which was the best I've ever had; local lobster meat filled the heart-shaped raviolis and there was a good amount of choice meat in the delicious sauce as well. My husband had the seafood alfredo... picture it in your mind and on your taste buds (before you look at the attached photo)... and you won't even come close! The alfredo sauce was to die for and obviously house-made, and there were so many sea scallops, shrimp and real crab meat. You could tell that the scallops and shrimp were cooked (or grilled) individually before being added to the dish because there was a hint of grilled goodness within the deliciously-sweet scallops and tender shrimp. So after today's experience, I am certain that I will never have better chowder, steamers, lobster ravioli or seafood alfredo anywhere... and I've tried these items hundreds of times in my 50-something years. GO TO THE RED PARROT!!!
Dianne BrownDianne Brown
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CONTEXT: My partner and I visited The Red Parrot on the July 4th weekend, arguably one of the busiest weekends of the year. They were able to accommodate us as a walk in and we were super appreciative (we’d never been to Newport before and didn’t know the seriousness of making prior dinner reservations until we were scrambling all over the block to find a place to eat!!!), and after about 20 minutes we were sat on the third floor at the mouth of a side hallway. STARTERS/ENTREES: For starters, we ordered the lobster pizza (Lobster! Lobster! Pizza! Pizza!) as an appetizer and enjoyed the dish! For entrees we ordered both the parmesan crusted cod the lobster and shrimp pasta. The cod dish wasn’t necessarily anything to write home about but was a solid choice. The Lobster and Shrimp pasta, however, was great! We recommended trying it if you go here. SERVICE: Our sever was very sweet, however we barely saw her. She came to our table about 15 minutes in to us sitting and we didn’t get our alcoholic drinks until about 30 minutes in. The late drinks didn’t really bother us, but it’s worth noting. In general, the busser actually got us started off with waters and we ended up having to ask the busser for many things like water refills, condiments, etc. FINAL THOUGHTS: In the end, I really don’t blame the server at all. I’ve worked in the service industry and certainly know what it’s like to be in the weeds, especially during a holiday weekend. From looking around, it just felt like the restaurant itself was ill-equipped/(understaffed even?) to handle the volume of people it was taking on during this weekend. Overall, I would definitely come back, but only during a less busy time of the year!
Sydney SpizzouccoSydney Spizzoucco
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We came here for the first time while visiting Newport, and we were very disappointed. While they had an extensive menu, the food and service were subpar. We ordered a shrimp appetizer and asked our server, Matt, for plates. We waited for about 10 minutes, but he never brought us the plates. When my wife was served her seafood pizza, we once again asked for plates, and Matt acknowledged our request, but he never brought us plates so my wife had to eat her pizza from the pizza pan as her plate. The worst experience of the night was that her seafood pizza had raw dough for the entire pizza crust. When my wife picked up her slice of pizza, all of the toppings slid off her slice of pizza!! The seafood pizza topping with cheese tasted good, but the entire pizza crust was raw!! As such, my wife ate just the topping because the entire crust was raw (see picture). We spoke with the manager to let her see and be aware of the raw pizza crust, and she looked mortified when she saw the raw crust. We told her we did not want our money refunded as my wife ate all of the seafood topping but wanted her as the manager to be aware and let the kitchen know of the huge mistake. We stated multiple times that we did not want anything to be comped but later found that they comped our appetizer, which was nice of them. Overall, this place is a tourist trap with mediocre food and bad service. We would not recommend this restaurant for anyone unless they are very hungry and just want something to tide them over.
Xxxx YyyyXxxx Yyyy
10
We asked a local for food recommendations and unfortunately didn't listen to her on this one. I wish we hadn't eaten here. The restaurant serves a massive amount of people every day in their 3 story building in the center of Newport's touristy area. The size of their menu (pages on pages) should tell you something - they make so many foods that they specialize in nothing. The ambiance was fine and our server was pleasant, but our $90 bill (before tip!) didn't match the quality of food we received. We had the mango mango colada and the Oreo mudslide. Both tasty and the best part of the meal, but overpriced. Their drink menu does not list prices. This is bad business! My spouse ordered the Nashville hot chicken sandwich. It was $18 and was literally a plain chicken sandwich. He said his last bite had sauce on it, but nothing on the rest. Sweet potato fries were served with it. Kind of disappointing. I had the seafood alfredo, which contained lobster, shrimp, and scallops and cost $34. The amount of seafood was great, but the seafood to pasta ratio was way off. Should have had more pasta. The worst part was the alfredo sauce. It was soupy, not thick like normal alfredo and didn't even taste like alfredo. I make a better alfredo sauce at home. I expected a pasta dish would at least come with some bread or a side salad for the price, but nope. Nothing. I wouldn't come back here, and I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone else. I have a feeling the rest of their food is mediocre as well.
Rebecca LeserRebecca Leser
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This was just okay IMO. The hostess seated us right away and we liked that we were brought upstairs. The server who helped us began our interaction by saying hello then saying we aren't her table, sorry, bye. Then she came back and was like oh well forget it I'll just help you. That was awkward and I hope it was a one off for that person and not a habit of theirs. The food was overpriced for what it was. I got a huge bowl of pasta that was mostly cheese and noodles. When we went to pay the server then informed us that there's a 3% fee for using a credit card. I've got to say, that felt a little smarmy. This is a pseudo upscale place that is clearly a tourist trap. We had to keep our day moving so we tried it, and I'm sure that's a good portion of how they get those booths full. I met a German family in CA a couple weeks ago and they were concerned that America is going cashless and they only brought cash for their trip. How interesting to go to RI and find that I am penalized for using credit. That just left a sour taste in my mouth- I have never been to a restaurant with a $75 bill and be told I have to cover the credit fee. Even gas stations just ask for a $5 minimum. Totally nuts.
Sara MuddSara Mudd
30
Upon a recommendation from a local, we stopped in after 4 PM without reservations and were seated in five minutes. Depending on where you're sitting, you may be fortunate as we were and see the harbor. Our table was near the front corner of the restaurant, and while we did have the view, the table seemed uncomfortably small even for two people. Our waitress, Maddie, was friendly, courteous, and very helpful with the menu and selections. If you're first timers like us, the menu is overwhelming with the available selections. My wife had the lobster quesadilla with a killer lobster Caribbean dip and sweet potato fries as a side. I ordered the Mediterranean Swordfish, which came with asparagus and jasmine rice. Everything came out in 15 minutes or more and presented nicely. Everything tasted great, and the Caribbean dip for the quesadillas was outstanding! My swordfish was cooked to perfection. The shrimp and scallop topper on the swordfish was equally perfect. Overall, the food and service were excellent. The reason I gave Atmosphere only four stars was that it was very loud (music) when we arrived. Parking wasn't a problem since this is off-season.
Larry GrossLarry Gross
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Nearby Attractions Of The Red Parrot Restaurant
The Elms
Bowen's Wharf
White Horse Tavern
Audrain Auto Museum
International Tennis Hall of Fame
Discover Newport
The Vanderbilt, Auberge Resorts Collection
Bellevue Gardens Shopping Center
Long Wharf Mall
Newport Classic Cruises Bannister's Wharf
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