Scales & Shells

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527 Thames St
Newport, RI 02840

Scales & Shells is a traditional seafood restaurant situated in Newport, Rhode Island, known for its commitment to locally sourced seafood. The menu features a blend of classic French and Spanish techniques, resulting in simplistic yet bold dishes that highlight the freshness of the ingredients.

The restaurant also caters to private events, offering versatile options from cocktail hours to expertly crafted coursed dinners. With its prime location on Thames Street, Scales & Shells provides a charming dining experience for seafood lovers and event hosts alike.

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3.5413 reviews
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Debra P.
8/5/2025

Ambiance mussel appetizer swordfish entree . Bar tender very attentive and very patient with guest.

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Isabella D.
8/16/2025

I had the spicy seafood linguine it was okay. Lacked flavor, the portion was decent. The service was great!!

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Deb G.
8/24/2024

It has been at least 7 years since I had been to Scales. In the past it was very tough to get a reservation especially on a Saturday . Needless to say I was shocked to get a 7:15 time slot on a...

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Michael D.
5/21/2025

This is a restaurant that has been in business for a long time. Great food with wonderful service in a cool vibe keeps Scales on top. I have eaten here for years and it never disappoints. The...

Derik B.
8/6/2025

DO. NOT. EAT. HERE. This was the worst meal out I've had in a very long time. The quality of the lobster and shrimp was god awful. It tasted and looked like it had been sitting in the freezer...

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