Newport events guide · Reviewed October 2026
Newport Restaurant Week 2026 runs November 6–15. For ten days, restaurants across Newport and Bristol counties serve prix-fixe menus at set prices, which makes it one of the best-value times of year to eat your way through Newport.
Newport Restaurant Week 2026 at a glance
- Dates: Friday, November 6 through Sunday, November 15, 2026
- Lunch: $20 or $30 prix-fixe menus
- Dinner: $30, $45 or $60 prix-fixe menus
- Where: Nine coastal communities: Newport, Middletown, Portsmouth, Jamestown, Tiverton, Little Compton, Bristol, Warren and Barrington
- Organizer: Discover Newport
How Restaurant Week works
Each participating restaurant offers a fixed-price menu, usually with a few choices per course. Prices are set in tiers, so you can choose a casual $20 lunch or a $60 dinner at one of Newport’s more formal dining rooms. Tax, drinks and gratuity are typically extra.
Menus are published by each restaurant. Many offer Restaurant Week menus alongside their regular menu, so tell your server when you order.
Tips for getting the most out of it
- Book early for the weekends. Friday and Saturday dinners fill up first at popular downtown and waterfront restaurants.
- Go for lunch. The $20 and $30 lunch menus are often the best value of the week.
- Try somewhere new. It is an easy, low-risk way to try a restaurant you would not normally book at full price.
- Look beyond downtown. Restaurants in Middletown, Portsmouth, Bristol and Jamestown take part too, often with easier parking.
- Plan for a quieter season. Some seasonal spots keep shorter fall hours, so check hours before you go.
Need ideas? Start with our Best Restaurants in Newport, RI, Newport restaurants by cuisine and restaurants by seating and view guides.
Where to stay for Restaurant Week
Mid-November is shoulder season in Newport, and hotel rates are usually well below summer peaks. If you plan to try several restaurants, stay where you can walk to dinner.
- Downtown Newport hotels: walk to Thames Street, Bowen’s Wharf and Broadway.
- Hotels with harbor views: waterfront stays close to the wharf restaurants.
- Budget-friendly hotels: Middletown options with free parking and a short drive in.
Coming from Rhode Island’s capital? See our Providence to Newport guide for driving, bus and ferry options.
Frequently asked questions
When is Newport Restaurant Week 2026?
November 6–15, 2026.
How much does Newport Restaurant Week cost?
Prix-fixe lunches are $20 or $30, and dinners are $30, $45 or $60, depending on the restaurant. Drinks, tax and tip are usually extra.
Do I need reservations?
Reservations are strongly recommended, especially for weekend dinners. Book directly with each restaurant.
Which restaurants participate?
Discover Newport publishes the current list of participating restaurants on its Newport Restaurant Week page.