Newport restaurant guide · Reviewed October 2026
The Deck in Newport, RI, also listed as @ The Deck or At The Deck, is a waterfront restaurant and bar at 1 Waites Wharf, just off Lower Thames Street. It pairs an indoor dining room with an open kitchen and a harbor-side patio, and it is known for local seafood, steaks, a raw bar and cocktails with boats tied up a few steps away. It is a separate restaurant from The West Deck, which shares the same wharf.
The Deck at a glance
| Detail | What to know |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 Waites Wharf, Newport, RI 02840 |
| Phone | (401) 846-3600 |
| Food | Contemporary American, seafood and steak, plus a raw bar and daily specials |
| Seating | Indoor dining room with an open kitchen; outdoor waterfront patio |
| Price | Listed on OpenTable as $30 and under per entrée |
| Dress | Casual |
| Reservations | OpenTable for indoor tables; patio seating is first come, first served |
| Parking | On-site lot on Waites Wharf, listed at $1 per hour |
Where is The Deck in Newport?
The Deck sits on Waites Wharf, a working wharf on the harbor side of Lower Thames Street, south of the busier Bowen’s and Bannister’s Wharves. It is an easy walk from downtown along Thames Street, and it is quieter than the main wharves at the north end. If you are staying downtown, you can walk to dinner and back past the Lower Thames shops and bars.
The Deck menu: what to order
The kitchen leans on local seafood and New England summer favorites, with steaks and pasta for anyone who doesn’t want fish. The menu changes with the season, but recent menus and diners have pointed to:
- Raw bar: local oysters are the natural start on the patio.
- Seafood pastas: linguine with clams, mussels and swordfish over linguine have all shown up.
- Steaks: grilled steak and ribeye for a bigger dinner.
- Lighter patio plates: the outdoor menu is lighter than the dining-room menu and built around cocktails.
See the current food menu and drink menu on the restaurant’s site, and check the specials page for happy hour.
Indoor dining vs. the patio
Book an indoor table if you want a set dinner time; OpenTable reservations cover the dining room only. The waterfront patio is first come, first served and has the harbor view most people come for. On warm weekend evenings, arrive early or plan on a drink at the bar while you wait. Diners on OpenTable rate The Deck about 4 out of 5 across hundreds of reviews, with the views and friendly staff mentioned most often and tight indoor tables mentioned now and then.
Hours and the off-season
As of late October 2026, the restaurant’s website lists Thursday 4–9 p.m., Friday 3–9 p.m. and Saturday 12–9 p.m., with Sunday through Wednesday closed. Other listings show different days, so confirm before you go. For a winter trip, compare it with our list of Newport restaurants open in winter.
Parking at Waites Wharf
Waites Wharf has its own lot, listed at $1 per hour, which is easier than circling Thames Street. From November 1 through April, Newport’s city meters and lots are free too; see our free parking in Newport guide for the details.
Private parties at The Deck
The Deck offers catering packages for private events, and OpenTable lists a private room for up to 75 guests, with larger events by inquiry. It is a casual option for a rehearsal dinner or group celebration on the water.
Make a night of it on Lower Thames
The Deck is a good first stop for a harbor-side evening. Walk north along Thames Street for drinks from our guide to the best bars in Newport, or compare it with other places to eat with a view in Newport restaurants by seating and view. For a bigger steak dinner on the main wharves, see our 22 Bowen’s guide.
Want to see the harbor from the water before dinner? The Gansett Cruises afternoon harbor tour on Viator is a narrated sightseeing cruise around Newport Harbor.
Where to stay near The Deck
Lower and middle Thames Street hotels put you within walking distance of Waites Wharf:
Bouchard Inn
A small inn on Lower Thames, close to the wharf and the neighborhood’s restaurants. Check Bouchard Inn rates and availability →
Francis Malbone House
A historic inn on Thames Street that suits a romantic weekend. Check Francis Malbone House rates and availability →
Newport Bay Club & Hotel
Roomy suites that work well for families and longer stays, a short walk up Thames. Check Newport Bay Club rates and availability →
Compare more options in our guides to hotels on Thames Street, Newport hotels with harbor views and the best hotels in Newport, RI.
Frequently asked questions
Where is The Deck in Newport, RI?
The Deck is at 1 Waites Wharf, Newport, RI 02840, on the harbor side of Lower Thames Street.
Do you need a reservation at The Deck?
Reservations through OpenTable are for indoor tables. The outdoor patio is first come, first served.
Is there parking at The Deck in Newport?
Yes. Waites Wharf has an on-site lot, listed at $1 per hour.
Is The Deck open in the winter?
The Deck keeps reduced, seasonal hours. In late October 2026 it listed Thursday through Saturday service. Call (401) 846-3600 to confirm.
Is The Deck the same as The West Deck?
No. The Deck and The West Deck are two separate restaurants on Waites Wharf. Both have harbor-facing patios, so check the name when you book.
What kind of food does The Deck serve?
Contemporary American food with a focus on local seafood, steaks, a raw bar and cocktails.
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