The Red Dory

Food-wise, I've seen a lot and done a lot. Menus are largely homogeneous and spaces are over done as chef/owners try the, "Yeah; well what about THIS...!" design approach. Just make an efficient space that is functional and flows. The Dory is simplistic, clean and efficient. This carries to the menu, then segues into fantastic, direct, no BS plates. Nothing is on the plates that doesn't need to be there. Yet flavors are incredible, subtle & straightforward. Elements of flavor are layered when it works, and stand alone in other dishes. Owner/Chef Aaron Dirigo and Chef D' Nick Webster run one of he best serviced and consistently plated restaurants around. Service is commensurate with the food, which is to say both are excellent. It is as unique as is as simple. Look no further; it is a great restaurant hiding in plain sight.

This restaurant has always been solid but new owners have stepped it up to another level. Honestly, do not think there is a better quality restaurant in the region! It can stand up to and, in most cases, bury every single local restaurant with NOT ONLY the “quality at any price” but in pure, creative cuisine. I dine at many restaurants in Newport and Boston and this place holds up to all and simply forget about local, it stands alone. Oysters, duck liver pate, fluke ceviche and gnocchi with kale purée tonight and will be back soon for this gastronomical virtuoso! Try it once and it becomes a staple and rotation in your southern MA, RI rotation.