We liked the outdoor seating. Service was nice. However for a place called O'Briens, there was minimal Irish fare. No Bangers and Mash, Shepherds Pie, or stew to be found. Food that we did get was, fine, under seasoned. And who serves a Hot Toddy...in a beer glass?More

We sat inside because of the weather. Very nice inside, plenty of beer selections and the pulled pork nachos are great. Looks like plenty of outdoor seating when the weather warms up.

We had dinner here on the last day of our visit . All tables were outside and it was a bit windy and chilly so that impacted our experience . The beer selection is good , however the wine in the glass comes in a...plastic cup ; yes for $10 you receive it in a small orange juice type plastic cup . It was explained that glasses for drinks are not being used currently - only plastic . Ok . Calamari appetizer was a bit over breaded , main courses were a decent burger , ok salmon and a shrimp curry dish . Food was average , service was good . Would I return ? Doubtful - I would try other places for sureMore

If you are there for the bar scene, have kids that need to run around outdoors, or you are just indifferent about food, then this is your place. If you are looking to have a good meal, there are better options. No creativity seems to...have gone into the menu or cooking. I think they are just taking advantage of their location to serve basic food at above basic prices in a good location.More

My husband and I had lunch here during our recent stay in Newport. We were able to sit outside near the fountain on a beautiful afternoon. The restaurant is very kid and dog friendly, and definitely has a casual pub vibe. Our service was very...good and so was the food. The lobster mac & cheese is amazing! They definitely don’t skimp on the amount of lobster they put in it. My husband had the pizza and although he enjoyed it, the crust is very thin, just so you are aware. Bonus points for parking in the back!More

The atmosphere was very cozy and the staff was extremely friendly. The meal was great and we had a relaxing time. It was a great start to our long weekend getaway.

We were excited to try a new place with vegetarian and gluten free options. Unfortunately, the food was just ok, but not great. The atmosphere was casual, outdoor dining which was nice. The duck fountain was quirky. Our server was very sweet. The veggie burger...was nothing special, not super seasoned or meaty. The fries were a hit. The citrus chicken was seasoned pretty well although the chicken was rather dry. Broccoli and baked potato were pretty standard. It was worth a try.More

We were here for lunch. Catherine D. provided excellent and friendly service, very helpful. We both had the fish and chips, though my wife asked for sliced tomato instead of chips. They gave her an entire tomato! Perfect.

We tried other lobster rolls In Newport and were sadly disappointed. O’Brien’s Pub has THE best lobster roll in Newport. Its a cold lobster roll with very little dressing and bug chunks of lobster! It was delicious.

We ate here for lunch with our dog. It was pub food but a good atmosphere ans friendly staff. Very dog and kid friendly. No reservations and can get very busy at dinner

We discovered O’Brien’s on our last day in Newport. We stopped for dinner, and although they were busy, we were seated within 15-20 minutes. The waitress informed us that the kitchen was backed up, and it did take awhile to get our food, but we...didn’t mind. We sat on the patio, which is dog friendly. The menu selections were decent, and that’s how I would rate the food. Not the best I’ve eaten, but good. The waitress was friendly and provided good service. It was the evening of the fireworks, and she managed to get us served and get us the check before the fireworks started, which we appreciated.More

We called, said they were not taking phone orders. Website said kitchen open until ten. We drove over. We were then told at 9:15 that the kitchen was closed. Double bummer. Looked kind of dirty anyway, we were probably saved a trip to the head...mid-night, so TWO STARS FOR THATMore