Prepared by Chef Eric King, Zelda's caters a seasonal menu to keep your tastebuds satisfied. Our menu offers a wide selection of fine dishes made of the highest quality ingredients. Spend your Sunday Funday at Zeldas! Our menu offers fresh farm eggs, zesty salads, juicy burgers.and of course specialty cocktails to wash it all down.
Zelda's offers an extensive cocktail, beer and wine menu - everyday. There are two beautiful lofts conveniently above the restaurant located on Thames Street in the heart of historic Newport, Rhode Island. Our location is just steps away from Newport Harbor, world class shopping, fine dining, historical sites and so much more.
Zelda's offers an extensive cocktail, beer and wine menu - everyday. There are two beautiful lofts conveniently above the restaurant located on Thames Street in the heart of historic Newport, Rhode Island. Our location is just steps away from Newport Harbor, world class shopping, fine dining, historical sites and so much more.
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Considered to be one of the finest brick and brownstone buildings in the city of Newport, RI, 528 Thames Street has had a long history of entertaining both locals and visitors. Built in 1895, the building was originally constructed as a liquor store/brewery and a private function hall. Outside, the slanted roof was designed to collect water and bring it to the cistern in the basement of the building to help with the brewery operations.
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Paul Ford
Dec 29, 2021
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Melinda M.
Dec 27, 2021
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Update - visited Zelda's during husband's birthday visit to Newport. Haven't been in a LONG time. Much to our pleasant surprise, Zelda's has remodeled and really opened up the interior. The bar area is really expanded as is the dining area. We only stopped for a cocktail but did check out the menu and it looks good.
Dennis Shafer
Dec 23, 2021
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Only thing worse than bad live music is loud bad live music... don't go if live music... it's so noisy you can't talk, order a drink, or enjoy so-so food. Was a nice, cozy sailor's bar for years...the remodeled version looks nice but has the worst acoustics of any Newport bar other than Poor Judgement, and their food is better!
Miss the old Zelda's😢
Miss the old Zelda's😢
Joseph S.
Dec 12, 2021
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I have walked by this place many times thinking it was only a bar. A friend invited us to dinner as they had not been there recently. We were able to get street parking nearby!
I don't like to "trash" a local spot but this in balance was "OK". Some good things and some bad things - the latter regarding some food and some prices.
We had cocktails or a glass of wine to start. The tequila cocktail was swell and a large selection of wines by the glass.
Service was top rate.
Now to the food:
Appetizers - clear winner on the calamari; disaster on the $23 cheese plate - only
I don't like to "trash" a local spot but this in balance was "OK". Some good things and some bad things - the latter regarding some food and some prices.
We had cocktails or a glass of wine to start. The tequila cocktail was swell and a large selection of wines by the glass.
Service was top rate.
Now to the food:
Appetizers - clear winner on the calamari; disaster on the $23 cheese plate - only
Rachel Havey
Nov 19, 2021
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B. B.
Nov 15, 2021
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We tried Zelda's for the first time during restaurant week and were wonderfully surprised. First time there and it was fabulous. From the incredibly friendly and accommodating server to the beautiful private table by the window, warm ambience, candle, delicious local IPA, tasty wine to the amazing food with very generous portions - we were thrilled! Calamari was just the right amount of crisp, not too salty and delicious sauce. Salad offering was crisp with kalamatas, tomato's, feta, spicy pecans and delicious dressing! Yum! The main course was tornadoes of beef, cooked to perfection
Andrea Gray McDonald
Nov 03, 2021
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Decided to stop in for dinner-no reservation- and waited for only a minute while they made room to accommodate us. I started with a delicious house drink with fresh raspberries and tequila. Wow! Perfect and refreshing. We split the house Caesar salad. The cornbread croutons where a delightful change from the norm. Now I’m a picky eater so I stuck to a filet mignon - it was cooked perfectly and a sizable portion in today’s COVID world where portions can be small - not here! I was hesitant to get the loaded wedges but I did not regret it! My husband decided on the pork pie special. We were informed
Gregory Padula
Nov 01, 2021
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One of the weirder experiences I’ve had at dinner. I am not sure if the our waitress, Jess, was drunk or what or but she took our drink order twice and 45 mins later we still didn’t get our drinks.
After waiting 45 and still not get drinks, Jess then came back and took our dinner order and said she would check on our drinks… only to come back a few minutes later and ask again if we wanted to order dinner. When we explained that we had ordered dinner the last time she came by and asked if she checked on our drinks, she started to get mad at us and say that it’s more of a bar than a dinner
After waiting 45 and still not get drinks, Jess then came back and took our dinner order and said she would check on our drinks… only to come back a few minutes later and ask again if we wanted to order dinner. When we explained that we had ordered dinner the last time she came by and asked if she checked on our drinks, she started to get mad at us and say that it’s more of a bar than a dinner
Marissa Joly
Oct 12, 2021
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Hands down the worst service & restaurant experience I have ever had. Seated for dinner at 7:30, order drinks shortly with the server Jess. Short time later, the same Jess asks again if we want to order drinks, we let her know we already order drinks, was told we must have put the order in with the other Jess (there’s two apparently…)
Order dinner with the same server Jess. Half an hour after ordering, still no drinks. Flag the same server, she then asks if we want to order dinner, after we already ordered. Was told again there’s another Jess. Informed the same server that we already know
Order dinner with the same server Jess. Half an hour after ordering, still no drinks. Flag the same server, she then asks if we want to order dinner, after we already ordered. Was told again there’s another Jess. Informed the same server that we already know
Cailin Lawler
Aug 21, 2021
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Beth O.
Aug 06, 2021
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Staying nearby and it was raining so we stopped in at 7 pm. The host was very friendly but had nothing til 8:30. We gave her our number and went across the street for a drink and appetizers. The hostess called us after about 1 hr thankfully. It was several minutes before our waitress came but our drinks and food came quickly. We had the filet and bolognese. Both were excellent! My filet was medium well and was perfect. Pic below taken after i started to cut the potatoe wedges. The au poivre sauce was so tasty. Would definitely come again.
Melissa Bubble
Jul 14, 2021
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Lali K.
Jun 30, 2021
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At Zelda's, they talk about boats and women, boats as women and women as boats. The fries are hot and crispy, the burger is juicy and the Chardonnay is good (though the beer is probably better).
If there's a locals joint on Thames, this is probably it. So grab a schooner and talk about your rig. Or your woman. Or your woman-rig. Enjoy!
If there's a locals joint on Thames, this is probably it. So grab a schooner and talk about your rig. Or your woman. Or your woman-rig. Enjoy!
Erin S.
Jun 27, 2021
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I came in on two separate occasions while on a Newport vacation. The first visit only involved drinks (cosmos) because the kitchen closed around 9-9:30 pm. Not a problem at all- if anything- it worked in my wallet's favor because the lingering smell of the garlic butter from the escargots kept me drooling. I returned the next night and ordered escargots, calamari and vegetable lo mein. All were delicious- although they would have tasted better if they were eaten in the restaurant and not taken to go. Still- amazing drinks- decadent food. I would check out zeldas if visiting Newport!!!
Wg W.
Oct 19, 2020
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Very slow service. Didn't have any liquor for the drinks we asked for. Hostess very rude and waitress didn't know any drinks we asked for or if they could make them. Very disappointing! I get that COVID restrictions are still a big part of everyday life, but just me thankful people are coming into your establishment.
Michael N.
Sep 16, 2020
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Eddie D.
Sep 13, 2020
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Andrea G.
Jun 04, 2020
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Our first adventure out for dining in! The new menu is delicious Our group had one of each new item and sharing while difficult- proved each dish was worth a spot! Picked fennel is now my new thing! The lamb was cooked perfectly and the vinegrette was a perfect complement. The sweet potatoes had a grill finish that was delicious. My husband had the new Tuna Ahi dish as well as the meatball sliders to start. The meatball sliders were seasoned perfectly and will definitely be added to our favorite list! The tuna again cooked perfectly the flavor medley accentuated but didn't over power the very
Kathy Sherring
Dec 08, 2019
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Morgan C.
Dec 02, 2019
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I want to love Zelda's so much more, but an underwhelming visit a couple nights back left me feeling less than impressed. Zelda's recently came under new ownership, and with it, a slew of changes to the newly renovated restaurant. The place itself is gorgeous, with a spacious bar that takes up most of the main room, high-top table seating that gives guests a front-row view of live music, and some intimate seating toward the back for quieter affairs. It's definitely set up better than pre-renovation Zelda's, and contributes nicely to the flow of guests and overall aesthetic of
Michael C.
Aug 17, 2019
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Frank W.
Oct 10, 2017
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A $32, 3-course meal is offered Tuesday - Thursdays that changes weekly so we set sail for Thames Street, arriving a few minutes before 6:30PM, lets call it 6:28PM. The restaurant is housed in an attractive brick and brownstone building constructed in 1895 that was originally a liquor store/brewery and private function hall. Who the hell was Zelda you might ask? I checked a Snapple bottle cap and discovered the restaurant was named after F. Scott Fitzgerald's wife and her influence in creating the roaring 20's lifestyle.
We, that being the wife and I, each chose the salad option over
We, that being the wife and I, each chose the salad option over
