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Scales & Shells

4.3

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If it is fresh seafood you are craving this is the place in Newport for you. Have an order of steamers at the fully stocked bar while you wait for your table and peruse the enormous chalkboard menu. Scales and Shells prides itself on serving the freshest fish. The wait staff is honest about what is fresh on the menu and will happily honor your request to grill, sear, steam or stuff the fish of your choice. Even the locals proudly wear the restaurant T-shirts, which are for sale at the bar. Reservations are not accepted. 

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527 Thames St, Newport, RI, 02840, United States

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WeekdayScheduleStatus
Mon9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tue9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wed9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thu9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Fri9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
SatClosed
SunClosed
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Kn Kapitan 
9 years ago

Great service, perfect food and very casual atmosphere. For those who likes seafood, cant go wrong. 

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Anna Phillips 
9 years ago

Went on vacation with my daughter in June 2016. Food was good. I definitely thought things were overpriced. I eat out alot, so I am not a newbie to restaurants. Example: I started with steamed mussels. They were 18.95 for the appetizer. Not worth the money since mussels are always inexpensive. They were missing something as far as taste goes. The staff was fine and helpful. But for $175.00 for 2 people, it should have been more satisfactory. 

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Greca Che 
9 years ago
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Susan Ranck 
9 years ago

Fresh seafood prepared to perfection! Friendly, helpful staff. Our go-to place for seafood for 27 years! 

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Lisa Botelho Little 
9 years ago

Not the same as it was last season. While the new bar is great and we love Nick - we are left with wondering where all the ol' crew has gone? The food was not as good as it has been in the past. Missing fantastic chef Kerry! A bit disappointing as a native Newporter... 

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Denise Natale 
9 years ago

Fabulous fresh seafood prepared deliciously every time.... 

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Danielle Vernon 
9 years ago

Great food, large portions. Great atmosphere and had blast 

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Alvaro Bustamante 
9 years ago
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Brenda Beberman 
9 years ago

Excellent variety of delicious fish. Not a fancy restaurant but we'll worth trying. 

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Scales & Shells has a 4.3 star rating with 776 reviews. 

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Scales & Shells is closed now. It will open tomorrow at 9:00 a.m. 

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