Scales & Shells

Was a bit skeptical since there’s new ownership, but WOW this place is actually even better than before. Extremely fresh and juicy mussels. Amazing squid ink pasta. The seared tuna melts in your mouth. I could go on and on. 10/10 well done lads

Really nice place, very attentive and hospitable staff. Food was amazing! I had the burrata appetizer and the grilled swordfish entree. Will definitely go back next time I’m in town!

My favorite seafood restaurant in Newport. They don't accept reservations, so waits can be discouraging. The menu on the blackboard changes often ensuring everything is fresh. Servers are focused. Upstairs is quieter, but the menu is limited. Only regret is they can't seem to keep their fabulous clam pizza available. Still, this is one of Newport's best.

Got a reservation on Sunday night after a great weekend at Newport Jazz. Super friendly and attentive staff. Despite some negative reviews I've seen, the seafood menu was very comprehensive. While a bit on the pricey end, it ended up being 80 per person with 3 swordfish entrees, salad, lobster bisque, shared grilled prawns and clam cakes. Bisque: creamy, several warm chunks of lobster. Could use a bit more seasoning like salt/pepper. Grilled prawn and risotto: although an entree, makes a great appetizer. Char grilled to perfection with a very tasty risotto. Grilled swordfish: very tender and flaky with good charred flavor. Side spinach with corn and olives added the perfect earthy acidity.

My girlfriend and I decided to try this restaurant on a recent trip to Newport, and I couldn't recommend it more. The food was delicious, and the service was excellent and attentive, but not overbearing. I had a pasta seafood dish that had a wide variety of seafood (including lobster) and she had a large piece of grilled tuna, and both dishes were excellent. Dessert didn't disappoint, either. The portion sizes on the entrees were very large, and the restaurant provided excellent value. Overall, we felt this was the best dinner we had on a weeklong New England road trip where we splurged on most lunches and dinners at nice restaurants.

Being a NYer that lives close enough to travel to Little Italy in NYC, we can be pretty particular and fussy about our food. ESPECIALLY about our Italian pasta restaurants and seafood. This place was recommended and booked for me on behalf of the nearby Vanderbilt hotel. I'm glad I came out of my shell and shelled out here instead of eating at the hotel. So, let’s talk about the food. I had the Bibb Lettuce salad, the linguine and Seared Scallops with Togarashi. So let’s get it started with the salad. It’s par for the course and good to start off with. It’s nothing to hype about. Don’t worry, things get better and appetizing, I promise. The scallops and linguine were definitely something that should be of note. Both were a delectable delight, especially the linguine. The linguine had clams and was made with a white wine sauce. The seared scallops were nice, soft and spongy. They weren’t overcooked or rubbery in texture. They were basically cooked and seared to perfection. The sauces made the seafood flavor pop and weren't overwhelming. The edamame was a good pairing to help with the scallop’s flavor profile. So in closing, it’s time to Shell out a 5 Star review for 5 Star service. A special shout out goes out to Kylie who was an excellent and attentive waitress and the bearded bloke in the blue blazer that came to check in on my mom and I. He must have been the manager. I didn’t catch his name, but he did come in to check and see if my mom and I were enjoying our food. Bring Your Appetite and Be Impressed because I was. When I visit this town again, I will definitely be stopping by Scales and Shells for another plate of perfection. The only negative gripe that I have is that I wish that they would open earlier.

Delicious seafood! Cool spot for a date night or lunch.

Amazing restaurant! Food is amazing, staff is very attentive, and the owner even came to talk to us at the end of our meal. Many specials in addition to their menu.