“ I got the warm lobster roll and it was excellent!! Great spot on the water. Very nice staff. A must if you're in Newport! I'd definitely come back for this lobster roll! ”

“ At The Mooring in Newport, the Classic Mooring Clam Chowder was a standout--rich, hearty, and everything a New England chowder should be. The Native Scallop Chowder, however, didn't quite deliver, its flavors falling a bit flat by comparison. The Sole Milanese was a satisfying choice, crisp and well-executed, but the real prize was the Lobster Roll. Generous chunks of sweet, perfectly cooked lobster, served warm, it had the the right touch of dressing, and a buttery toasted roll--it's easily the best we've had, and we've sampled lobster rolls up and down the East Coast. With its waterfront charm and a menu anchored by undeniable highlights, The Mooring remains a must-visit in Newport. ”

“ We went to the Mooring and had a fantastic meal! The restaurant was situated on the water and had spectacular view. We managed to go just when the sun set and it was a gorgeous view! The service was incredible and our waiter was extremely kind and attentive. We ordered the calamari, warm buttered lobster roll, and Boillabaisse. All were delicious and one of the best lobster rolls I've had! The boillabaisse was a lot larger than we had thought and could definitely feed more than 2 people! ”

“ We had such a nice Christmas Eve dinner ! Sharon was our awesome server and despite the craziness of the busy holiday, she held it together with a smile and grace ! But those shrimp and lobster fritters ... worth the trip itself! YUM! With a nice maple aioli. Great drinks .... yummy lobster rolls, what more could you ask for ? We will be back again! ”

“ You'll always get a great meal here and the atmosphere is cozy and welcoming! Our waitress was attentive and helpful with making recommendations from the menu. ”

“ Beautiful location, right on the water! the sunset must be amazing. We had a later reservation so it was dark outside but the time, it's something to keep in mind. Our server Maddie was exceptional. She described the dishes so well, it was mouthwatering as we listened. Her suggestion were all great. The food is so awesome in Newport. This place is equally great. Muscles were amazing in a light tomato broth. The halibut special was described perfectly by our server. Tuna was seared perfectly, fresh n flavorful sushi quality, even the 3 bean salad accompaniment was refreshing. Parking is not validated. So better to Uber or walk to the location. The scallop was in a curry broth, I never had it like that perfectly seared then put in this curry gravy/ sauce, the combination waited very well. For desert we had the espresso gelato n key lime pie. Definitely a great meal. ”

“ Newport is full of amazing restaurants and the Mooring is up there as one of the best. Beautiful location right in the harbor and quintessential New England vibes. We started with oysters which were fresh and flavorful. For dinner we shared the Bouillabaisse for two and it was outstanding! It was a great value for what you were served. A large pan of fish, lobster, mussels, and shrimp in a fennel tomato broth and served with grilled bread and saffron aioli. This was one of our favorite meals we at this week. My husband, who is just becoming a seafood fan, could not stop raving about it. Please make this one of your stops while in town. ”

“ Lots of food!! Make sure you go to the Mooring hungry. The place was popping and it seemed like the place to go on Sunday night. We started with the lobster shrimp fritters and they were so so good!! For main we shared the BOUILLABAISSE and it didn't disappoint. It was so much food!! I would actually suggest that this meal is for 3 hungry people. My only comment on the lobster was that it was a little chewy otherwise the rest of the seafood was done beautifully. The service was quick and thoughtful and the ambiance was cozy but fancy. ”

“ If I had to sum up my experience at The Mooring Seafood Kitchen & Bar in one word, I would use stupendous. I highly recommend making a reservation through OpenTable. One time last month, my family and I came to try to get a table or even to sit at the bar, but there were no seats at all. I learnt my lesson and made a OpenTable reservation for a table for 2 on Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 12:45pm. We showed up around 12:00pm and were seated right away though we were early for our reservation. The restaurant was packed! I started with a seasonal cocktail called the Whatthemelon, which has raspberry vodka, watermelon, citrus. This was wonderful and I really enjoyed the vodka and watermelon. My husband got another seasonal cocktail called The Mooring Painkiller, which has Pusser's Rum, tropical juices, coconut, and nutmeg. He enjoyed it. We started with a cup of the classic Mooring clam chowder and lobster-shrimp fritters with a maple chipotle aioli sauce. This was probably the best clam chowder I've had. It was so creamy. The lobster-shrimp fritters were also very good. You can actually see lobster and shrimp pieces and it wasn't overly fried. Dipping these into the sauce was delicious. For entree, I had the Seafood Pasta, which had scallop and shrimp, calabrian chile-lime butter, spaghetti, scallions, and topped with crumbs. The first bite I had of the spaghetti and scallop was mouthwatering. This was so succulent and luscious. I couldn't finish it all and packed it for later. My husband had the grilled salmon with creamed corn, chia seeds, lardons, overnight tomato, smoked onion jam, and tobiko. He also liked his entree. By the end of the meal, we were stuffed and couldn't fit in dessert. Truly an A+ meal and dining experience. Christine was our server and she was very friendly. When she bought our check over, I scanned the QR code to pay through Toast Pay. It was very easy. I can't wait to come back to The Mooring Seafood Kitchen & Bar. ”

“ Food is good, view is amazing and service is fantastic. We got the lobster roll, clam chowder and cocktail shrimp. I highly recommend all of them. It is a little overpriced but I think it's expected because of the location. Service fantastic. They are fast and super friendly. Recommend to make a reservation on open table! ”