The Deck

If you're looking to freeze your tush off in some frighteningly terrible spring weather, then The Deck is definitely the place to do so. Located on the tip of one of those hidden Newport piers, this pearl of a restaurant will surely satisfy even the most frozen of taste buds in the winter, or the most melted of papillae in the summer. The star of any dish at The Deck (yes, you can dine inside an actual room...not just in a tent) is the daily-concocted risotto. Regardless of whether you're plate is adorned with beef and creamy, luscious cheese risotto or seared tuna and a smooth, umami spring green seaweed risotto, you're sure to fall in love with the 19-minute rice dish (Is it 19? Or 12? I don't make it...I can't remember.)

A small word to the wise, ask the chef to go easy on the salt - if you don't, you might just end up with something that tastes a bit like creamed, texturized salt, which is in no way appetizing. I promise.

Thanks to Yelp I found this place during a day trip to Newport.
It was located just down the side street from another of my go-to spots, Obrien's, which was perfect.

I decided to try the lobster roll (Newport Style) after reading the other reviews and I was not disappointed.
$17 for a lobster roll is pretty average.. there were big chunks of claw meat, it was very light on the sauce and served on a buttered toasted hot dog bun. Obviously I only wish it had been bigger but I did love the fact that the sauce was simple and there were not any chopped up pieces of celery or anything like that (blechh!)

I would definitely recommend this place and would love to return and try some other things on the menu.

Jersey Shore crowd meets stellar, buttery, Newport lobster roll, Journey playing in the background, breeze by the water.  It's a party.  Treat yo'self, you're on vacation.  Soak up the scene.