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Tallulah on Thames

464 Thames St, Newport, RI 02840-6728
401-849-2433
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Ranked #7 of 182 restaurants in Newport
Cuisines: American
Good for: Romantic, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations
Restaurant details
Good for: Romantic, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations
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Cranston, Rhode Island
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23 reviews 23 reviews
15 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

my husband and I had dinner here with another couple in November, off season. The food and wine selection was very good and we had a nice time overall however the portions were very small. We didn't feel this was a good value, we could've spent the same amount somewhere else in Newport, had similar quality food and walked out... More

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no plainfield nj
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Slightly pricy for the area but you would spend double in a big city for a meal half as good. Total attention to detail, and a very creative chef. Tables are nicely spaced, and the prix fixe is an excellent value. Usually a salad is something you fill up on on the way to the Meal, here each component has... More

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Boston
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56 reviews 56 reviews
40 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

My husband and I visited this restaurant with another couple who were as disappointed as we were. There were more staff than customers and still the service progressed at glacial speed. There was much showmanship as each course was delivered to the table, but it felt overdone in the context of the casual atmosphere. They weren't comfortable with what they... More

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Greendell, New Jersey
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17 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 30 cities Reviews in 30 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013

By far, the best meal I have EVER had in a restuarant! I have eaten in some pretty high end places and I am not easy to impress ~ but I was VERY inmpressed by Tallulah on Thames. The food was pure culinary "art" to say the least. It was beautiful, complex and delicious all at the same time. Yes,... More

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Fairfield, Connecticut
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

it was great food very tasty but im a 225lbs man that requires a lil more on his plate my wife also loved the food thought it was romantic and all that good jazz, so thats all that matters the plates were nicely decorated and cute it was a nice atmosphere the hostess said happy anniversary to us but unlike... More

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33 reviews 33 reviews
17 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

The folks at Tallulah's have been invited to the James Beard Foundation. A very high honor. Last week they ran the menu by the luck few of us who were able to reserve a space for the night. It was spectacular. Not only was the food perfect, but the plating and uniqueness of the presentation was outstanding. It was art... More

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New York City, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2013

Had a great dinner here at the weekend with my wife. Inventive, fresh and expertly prepared food with friendly and professional service. As an added bonus it was restaurant week and three courses were only $30 per person, though there were surcharges for some items like steak. My panna cotta was possibly the best I've ever had. The servings were... More

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South Kingstown, Rhode Island
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55 reviews 55 reviews
45 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

Four of us dined at Tallulah's this past weekend and we had a marvelous dinner. It was Newport Restaurant Week, so we were able to get a sample of Tallulah's fine dining at about half price. The food is highly French influenced with the chef trained by an outstanding French chef (Robuchon). Everything has multiple layers of flavor, is made... More

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Rhode Island
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12 restaurant reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

This was a night out for Newport restaurant week. I was a bit disappointed, they added additional fees to about 1/2 of the selections. I did opt to pay the additional fees but felt a bit cheated out of the whole restaurant week experience. The service was excellent, the food very good but rather small servings. The environment though rather... More

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Bedford Hills, NY
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5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2013

We were hungry for lunch and stumbled upon Tallulah on Thames during our stay in Newport. The sign outside advertised tacos and burritos, and we thought we'd give it a try. The food was delicious! We tried the beef tacos, fish burrito, fish tacos, and chicken tacos. The ingredients were all fresh and cooked to perfection. We wish we had... More

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