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Newport and Vicinity Restaurants

ACCESSIBLE: P parking | V van parking | R route from parking to facility | M main entrance | B bathroom

RIPTA: * Destination is one block from the route. | ** Destination is two blocks from the route.

*Please note: Due to the frequent change of business hours we advise you to call ahead for hours.

NEWPORT AND VICINITY RESTAURANTS

         

The following may or may not meet all of your needs. We invite you to use your own discretion.

         

22 Bowen's Restaurant
22 Bowen's Wharf, Newport. 841-8884. Private and on street parking.
RIPTA: 62*

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Applebees
349 W. Main Road, Middletown. 849-5676

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Asterisk
599 Thames Street, Newport. 841-8833. A few parking spaces available but none are marked.
RIPTA: 62

   

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Atlantic Beach Club
53 Purgatory Road, Middletown. 847-2750. Unisex bathroom.

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Black Goose Café
2160 Main Road, Tiverton. 816-0882. One handicapped parking spot on the right side of the restaurant; ramp leads to a side entrance into the restaurant. Unisex bathroom available.
RIPTA: 233 Island Park/Tiverton Flex Service

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Blue Plate Diner
665 W. Main Road, Middletown. 848-9500.
RIPTA: 60

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The Boat House
227 Schooner Drive. Tiverton. 624-6300. Overlooking a magnificent view of the ocean, this recently renovated restaurant features Sunday Brunch as an option. To the right of the front entrance is a specially constructed, paved area for handicapped parking. All other parking is on a crushed stone surface. The south patio which is off the main dining room and can be used for private parties, is accessible. 2 unisex bathrooms are located both inside as well as outside of this establishment.
RIPTA: Tiverton 233 Island Park/Tiverton Flex Service

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Brick Alley Pub & Restaurant
140 Thames Street, Newport. 849-6334. Parking on street. Accessible entrance to the right of main entrance. 2 unisex bathrooms available.
RIPTA: 62

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Busker's
178 Thames St., Newport. 846-5856. Public parking at Gateway.
RIPTA: 62

   

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Castle Hill Inn & Resort
590 Ocean Drive, Newport. 849-3800 or (888) 466-1355. Although restaurant has accessible bathroom, paper towel dispenser not ADA compliant. Rooms in the Inn are not accessible, but 2 of the beach cottages available are fully accessible.

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Chili's Restaurant
845 W. Main Road, Middletown. 848-9380. Handicapped and van parking available on the left side of front entrance.
RIPTA: 60, 63

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Coddington Brewery
210 Coddington Highway, Middletown. 847-6690.

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Corner Café
110 Broadway. Newport. 846-0606. On street parking only. Unisex bathroom.
RIPTA: 60, 63

     

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Dunkin Donuts
America's Cup Avenue at Gateway Center, Newport. 841-9159.
RIPTA: All Downtown Newport Routes

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Fathom's at Newport Marriott
25 America's Cup Avenue, Newport. 849-7788. Valet parking available.
RIPTA: All Downtown Newport Routes

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Glass Onion Restaurant
909 East Main Road., Middletown. 848-5153. Handicapped parking is available on the upper and lower levels, but the only straight entrance in is from the upper level. Bathrooms are ADA compliant but only accessible by navigating 15 steps.
RIPTA: 60

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Hotel Viking
One Bellevue Avenue, Newport. 847-3300. Valet parking available.
RIPTA: 67

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IHOP
159 West Main Road. Middletown. 847-9181.
RIPTA: Middletown 60

   

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Jack and Josie's
111 Broadway, Newport. 851-6900. No accessible parking in parking lot. Bathroom accessible except for door handles.
RIPTA: 60, 63

   

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La Forge Casino Restaurant
186 Bellevue Avenue, Newport. 847-0418. Parking across the street.
RIPTA: 67

   

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Mad Hatter Bakery
64 Broadway, Newport. 847-0354. Handicapped parking in front and in rear lot. Van accessible parking spot in the rear as well. No accessible bathrooms available to the public.
RIPTA: 60, 63

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Mama Leone’s Ristorante Pizzeria
150 Connell Highway, Newport, 847-7272. Delivery service available.
RIPTA: 62, 63

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The Marina Grille Restaurant
Goat Island. 841-0999. Chairs in hallway on way to restroom.
RIPTA: 62

         

The Mooring Restaurant
1 Sayers Wharf, Newport. 846-2260. Ramp entry requires bar patrons to move.
RIPTA: 62*

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Newport Creamery
208 West Main Road, Middletown. 846-2767.
RIPTA: 60

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Ninety Nine Pub & Restaurant
199 J.T. Connell Highway. 849-996.
RIPTA: 62, 63, 64

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Norey’s Grille
156 Broadway. Newport. 846-4971. On street parking. Curb cuts can be found on either side of the entrance. Bathroom entrances not wide enough for most scooters/wheelchairs.
RIPTA: 60, 63

 

 

Oceancliff
Ocean Drive, Newport. 841-8868, 847-4586.

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Ocean Coffee Roasters
22 Washington Square, Newport. 846-6060. Best for take out as restaurant is difficult to access. Public parking only available.
RIPTA: 60**, 63**, 67*

         

Panera Bread
49 Long Wharf Mall, Newport. 324-6800. Use mall parking lot.
RIPTA: 62*

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Pier 49
49 America's Cup Ave., Newport. 847-9000. Entrance not 32" wide.
RIPTA: 62

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Pop Kitchen and Cocktails
162 Broadway. Newport. 846-8456. On street parking. Curb cuts can be found on either side of the entrance. Two unisex bathrooms.
RIPTA: 60, 63

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Portabella Restaurant
136 Broadway, Newport. 847-8200. Accessible parking available at Police Station lot at 120 Broadway.
RIPTA: 60, 63

     

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Puerini's
24 Memorial Boulevard, Newport. 847-5506. No accessible parking. Driveway entry next to facility allows access to the sidewalk and entrance. Entrance and bathroom are accessible.
RIPTA: 61 (Summer Only), 67* (All Year)

     

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The Rhino Bar & Grill
337 Thames Street, Newport. 846-0707. No accessible parking. Access via hotel elevator is not easy. Door handles and faucets not lever type.
RIPTA: 62

         

Rhode Island Quahog Company
250 Thames Street. Newport. 843-2330. On street parking only. Bathrooms are on the second floor and, therefore, not accessible.
RIPTA: 62, 67 inbound only

     

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Rocco’s Little Italy
124 Broadway, Newport. 848-4556. One marked handicapped parking spot at police station nearby. Hall leading to bathroom only 29" wide. Bathroom door handles, hand towel dispenser and grab bars not ADA compliant. Lavatory at police station is accessible and open 24 hours.
RIPTA: 60, 63

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Ronzio Pizza
88 Broadway, Newport. 846-9300. One handicapped parking space on street by City Hall. Reasonable pathway via curb cuts. No accessible bathrooms available to the public.
RIPTA: 60, 63

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Ruby Tuesday
593 W. Main Road, Middletown. 846-7643.

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Scales & Shells
527 Thames Street, Newport. 846-3474. No accessible parking. Curb cut at the corner. Ramp entry not ADA compliant. Bathroom entry is wide enough, but lacks grab bars and toilet seat is too low.
RIPTA: 62

         

Sea Shai
Long Wharf Mall, Newport. 841-0051. Private as well as accessible parking using Gateway.
RIPTA: 62*

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Smokehouse Cafe
Sayers Wharf. 848-9800. Public parking. Bathrooms accessible except for handles on bathroom sinks.
RIPTA: 62*

   

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Starbuck's
212 Thames Street, Newport. 842-5899. Convenient public parking, both accessible and van accessible, at Mary Street lot and Church Street. Accessible entrance on the side of building; an employee will assist you.
RIPTA: 62

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Tina's Jamaican Caribbean Restaurant
109 Broadway, Newport. 324-6850. On street parking. Not a straight pathway from parking to facility. Bathrooms accessible except that door handles are not latch-type.
RIPTA: 60, 63

         

Tucker’s Bistro
150 Broadway. Newport. 846-3449. On street parking only. Curb cuts are located on either side of restaurant. Bathroom entrance is tight for large scooters/wheelchairs.
RIPTA: 60, 63

 

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Vincent on the Pier
West Howard Street, Newport. 847-3645. A few parking spaces available none marked.
RIPTA: 62*

     

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The West Deck
Waite's Wharf, Newport. 847-3610. Paid parking lot. Entry is through system of easily accessible ramps, for both outdoor and indoor dining. Bathrooms easily accessed but currently no grab bars or lever type door handles. Will be updated soon.
RIPTA: 62*

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Windward Grill at the Hyatt Regency Newport
1 Goat Island, Newport. 851-1234.

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Yesterdays
28 Washington Square, Newport. 847-0116. There are 4 marked parking spaces directly across from restaurant. This is far more accessible than parking at Panera's or Sea Shai.
RIPTA: 60**, 63**, 67

   

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