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    Belle's Cafe

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    #4 of 10 Quick Bites in Newport
    $$ - $$$, Quick Bites, American, Cafe
    1 Washington St, Newport Shipyard, Newport, RI 02840-1513
    +1 401-619-5964
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    4.5 197 reviews
    #4 of 10 Quick Bites in Newport
    #16 of 188 Places to Eat in Newport
    Certificate of Excellence2015 - 2019 Winner
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    1 Washington St Newport Shipyard, Newport, RI 02840-1513
    1.3 miles from Cliff Walk
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    Belle's Cafe is located in the heart of Newport Shipyard in downtown Newport, RI. We serve breakfast and lunch daily with many delicious specials to offer a wide variety utilizing fresh, local ingredients. We are open from early March to late December and have a cozy inside dining room as well as outdoor seating, in the warmer months, for up to 75 people. Come checkout the yachting action in Newport's only and oldest working shipyard.
    PRICE RANGE
    $7 - $22
    Special Diets
    Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch
    CUISINES
    American, Cafe, Seafood
    FEATURES
    Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Street Parking, Wheelchair Accessible, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Highchairs Available
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    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Best lobster roll in Newport

    This place has delicious catch of the day, lobster rolls and several other menu options. I thought their lobster rolls were the best in town. Seating is outside on the dock where you can enjoy the sounds of power tools, generators and smell the diesel...More

    Date of visit: June 2019
    Thank Dneuburger
    nsy-newport, Manager at Belle's Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

    Thank you for your great review! We are so glad you enjoyed our Twin Lobster Rolls (for sure a menu favorite!) and we hope you'll be back again the next time you're visiting Newport. Have a great summer! Allen & the Belle's Team

    Reviewed April 29, 2019
    Nice Lunch

    We stopped there yesterday after getting off of the Trolley Guided Tour. It was a nice spot to stop for lunch before heading home. The sandwiches were delicious, as was the clam chowder. Just wish the indoor seating area was a little larger to accommodate...More

    Date of visit: April 2019
    Thank Matthew B
    NewportShipyard, Manager at Belle's Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded May 1, 2019

    Thank you for your great review! We hope you'll be back again when the weather is nicer. Have a great rest of your spring! Sincerely, Allen & the Belle's Team

    Reviewed April 22, 2019
    Good lobster rolls

    We stopped here for a quick lunch before taking a tour of Newport. My husband and I shared the twin lobster roll. We each had one along with a pasta salad, which was plenty of food. The flavor was very good, and with it being...More

    Date of visit: April 2019
    Thank Roxie V
    NewportShipyard, Manager at Belle's Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded May 1, 2019

    Thank you for your great review! We're glad you enjoyed our lobster rolls, they are definitely a menu favorite. We hope you'll come back again the next time you're in Newport. Sincerely - Allen & the Belle's Team

    Reviewed April 18, 2019 via mobile
    Delicious breakfast

    My mom and I went to Belle’s on a recommendation. We were not disappointed. Breakfast was delicious. Service was friendly and fast.

    Date of visit: April 2019
    Thank GinaD1189
    NewportShipyard, Manager at Belle's Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded May 1, 2019

    Thank you for your great review! We look forward to having you back soon! Sincerely - Allen & the Belle's Team

    Reviewed April 12, 2019 via mobile
    Twins!

    The twin lobster rolls were recommended on a tour so we got them. Unassuming, straight forward on grilled hot dog buns with a side. $23 plus tax. Very good!

    Date of visit: April 2019
    Thank Bill Z
    nsy-newport, Manager at Belle's Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded April 15, 2019

    Thank you for your great review! We're glad you hear you enjoyed our Twin Lobster Rolls, they are certainly a meny favorite. We hope you'll be back again very soon. Sincerely, The Belle's Team

    Reviewed November 11, 2018
    Boatyard Belle

    Truly a unique “only in Newport” location, inside an active boat construction yard. You get a chance to watch some of the world’s most fabulous yachts being maintained or built as you nibble on your nachos. Not easy to find, and many folks turn around...More

    Date of visit: June 2018
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    nsy-newport, Public Relations Manager at Belle's Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded November 12, 2018

    Thank you for your great review! We're glad you found us & we hope you'll return again on your next trip to Newport. Have a great rest of your fall - Belle's will be open until Weds., Dec 19, closing on Thursday, Dec 20 for...More

    Reviewed November 7, 2018
    Tiny, interesting place in the Shipyard

    No tables inside, so not a place for bad weather days. There's only enough room inside for a few customers to wait in line to place orders at the counter. There is a limited menu of breakfast and lunch items. But you can eat at...More

    Date of visit: September 2018
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    nsy-newport, Public Relations Manager at Belle's Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded November 8, 2018

    Hello & thank you for your great review! You must have missed our indoor dining area - we do have tables & chairs inside although it's a much smaller space than our outside dining area. We're happy to hear you found our menu interesting -...More

    Reviewed November 6, 2018
    For breakfast and lunch- the best in Newport

    Belles cafe is located in a building at the Newport Shipyard, which is a huge boatyard which provides storage maintenance and dock space for some of the biggest private sailing and motor yachts you will ever see. The food at Belles is outstanding. The twin...More

    Date of visit: October 2018
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    nsy-newport, Public Relations Manager at Belle's Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded November 7, 2018

    Thank you for your fantastic review! You're right, weekdays tend to be less busy than weekends, especially in the summer, and we are open now through mid-December (this year Dec 19 will be our last day for 2018) and will take a short seasonal break...More

    Reviewed October 24, 2018 via mobile
    Good Lunch Stop

    Check out the menu on the chalkboards overhead. Get in line to place an order, then your pager will notify you when the food is ready. Our lobster were fresh and the buttery roll was delish. The coleslaw was fresh. The best part? Walking through...More

    Date of visit: October 2018
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    NewportShipyard, Public Relations Manager at Belle's Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded October 25, 2018

    Thank you for your great review, we appreciate it! We're so happy you enjoyed walking through Newport Shipyard to find our restaurant and are delighted to hear you enjoyed our Twin Lobster Rolls (a menu fave) and our coleslaw. We hope to see you again...More

    Reviewed October 22, 2018
    Great Breakfast

    Took my wife and two kids here for breakfast - it was great. We beat the rush and the staff was welcoming and friendly. We got hash, which is homemade and cooked perfectly. I love hash so when I find a place that serves homemade...More

    Date of visit: October 2018
    Thank TDK44
    nsy-newport, Public Relations Manager at Belle's Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded October 23, 2018

    Thank you for your great review! We love hash, too! Our chef especially loves making it with local chourico to give it a local flavor. We're glad to hear you also liked our Avocado toast (also very popular) and eggs & sausage. We hope you'll...More

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    October 22, 2018|
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    Response from Sean M | Reviewed this property |
    Parking is available for free at the Newport Shipyard where the cafe is located. Parking is free, but behind a guard shack. Tell the guardhouse attendant that you are going to Belle's and you won't have an issue. Parking... More
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    July 19, 2018|
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    Response from nsy-newport | Property representative |
    Hi Kathy! Yes, we are open until mid-December. Check back on our Web site for hours in October - they may change a bit by then (more like 8am-2pm).
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    Response from nsy-newport | Property representative |
    Hello! No reservation needed. We are open daily 7am-3pm.
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