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Scales & Shells
- Restaurants
- Newport, RI
About this business
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.
Location details
527 Thames St, Newport, RI, 02840, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Tue | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Wed | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Thu | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Fri | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Sat | Closed | |
| Sun | Closed |
RecommendedRaw bar was superb! Staff fantastic! Best shrimp 30 years ago and still the same
Good food and great service!
Awesome seafood.....go every year....
This place is one of my favorite restaurants in the world. It’s been amazing since I first started going there in 2006 and it was great last Monday night...❤️ The scallops are always perfect.
The appetizers were amazing. And the waitstaff was just the same. Good vibes, great food. Can’t go wrong.
Awesome selection, staff and nice spot on the strip.
Last nights Mako with BB Butter sauce was awesome!!!
I had dinner last night here. It was just ok. First, the red sangria had no flavor whatsoever. Not a good start. I had linguine with scallops. Again, no flavor. My husband makes better sauce. The service was not great. Prices are high-oh and give people a menu for the love of God No one wants to stand in front of a chalk board to select his food for a nice dinner out. At a minimal, put another at the other end of the restaurant. I've been to almost all restaurants in Newport, and honestly none of them is much better. This pl... read more
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How is Scales & Shells rated?
Scales & Shells has a 4.3 star rating with 745 reviews.
When is Scales & Shells open?
Scales & Shells is open now. It will close at 6:00 p.m.
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