Reviews
What Alvis Brown doesn't like about Scales and Shells:
LOUD. LOUD. TOO FREAKIN' LOUD! Service friendly but not very helpful. ONE handwritten menu on the wall as the ONLY menu in the entire restaurant. Not efficient and very annoying. Our table didn't even have a view of the menu so we had to get up and stand in front of other people also trying to look at the menu. They don't have individual menus. CASH ONLY. No reservations. I was prepared to forgive all this if the foo... View all feedback. What Erick Bailey likes about Scales and Shells:
We got there following a delicious smell. It was a great find, hosts were super nice, they were busy and we had to wait but no problem. Best decision ever. The server Jillian was awesome, food came really fast and it was DELICIOUS. Definitely going back View all feedback.
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Service was terrible, I came in and had a reservation and I was just standing by the door for min with waitresses (which were in long-sleeved shirts and legging...
read moreThe service was excellent and fast. it was good or just okay. very loud as a family diver. wein was fabulous. good was not as aromatic as I am used to!
Decent service, fresh seafood, but the dishes could have more taste and they must add to the page to get a complete meal. a little pricy for the worth.
No good meal. I don't know how they managed to make the thun fish taste. it was marinated in soy sauce. too salty and tasted. almost as if they had tried to mas...
read moreLOUD. LOUD. TOO FREAKIN' LOUD! Service friendly but not very helpful. ONE handwritten menu on the wall as the ONLY menu in the entire restaurant. Not efficient...
read moreThe restaurant Scales and Shells in Newport, RI has received mixed reviews. Some customers have complained about the bad service and uninterested hostess, as well as issues with the temperature of their food. Others have had more positive experiences, praising the excellent service and recommending dishes like the fried Diablo and the lobster. Overall, the restaurant seems to have a loyal following for its fresh seafood dishes and charming atmosphere, although some improvements could be made in terms of service and menu options. It is a popular spot for locals and tourists alike, with varying opinions on the overall quality of the food and dining experience.
We loved everything about this place. Huge fresh seafood menu with simple or inventive preparations served in a relaxed space with an open kitchen. Our portions...
read moreFor our first night in Newport we decided to try Scales and Shells. Overall, we were glad we did. We were told we did not have to make a reservation. We arrived...
read moreHad dinner. No menu for the table. Had to go up to the blackboard menu and take a picture. We started with cocktails- my wife had wine and I tried the spiked Ar...
read moreThe food was not great. Never send anything back and I did. Policies are to charge you 50 percent if u send something back. Disappointing experience.
We were able to get a table at 6PM on a Friday though it filled up shortly after. Many great seafood choices. The food came out quickly and every dish was well...
read moreFood is delicious !! Everyone in my party loved their meals. We ordered the fried calamari appetizer (4 people shared it . The mussels were delicious !!...
Updating my review to sadly, one star. First, the menu is on a chalkboard which shouldn't be a problem right? It is if you're seated with your back away...
The place looked nice inside but we decided to eat outside. There was a few hiccups with service which included lack of utensils and napkins once our...