National Lobster Day

National Lobster Day was made for Newport!

The U.S. Senate designated September 25, 2015, as “National Lobster Day”; so it’s a REAL holiday all should observe!

Here are 8 great dishes to try and enjoy on National Lobster Day in Newport, RI…

1. Twin Lobster Rolls at Easton’s Beach Snack Bar

Easton's Beach Snack Bar
Photo via Easton’s Beach Snack Bar

2. Lobster Croissant at Mooring

Photo via Yelp

3. Lobster (In Any Way You Can) and a Sunset at Fluke Wine, Bar & Kitchen

Photo of Lobster Avocado Salad via Fluke

4. Grilled and Fresh Lobster at Scales & Shells

Scales & Shells - Newport, RI, United States. Grilled lobster
Photo via Yelp

5. Lobster Roll at Hotel Viking

Photo via Hotel Viking

6. Lobster Reuben at Brick Alley Pub

7 – Raw Bar Platter at Midtown Oyster Bar

8 – Traditional Lobster at Benjamin’s Restaurant

Ryan Belmore is the owner and publisher of What's Up Newp. He took over the publication in 2012 and has grown it into a three-time Rhode Island Monthly Best Local News Blog (2018, 2019, 2020). He was named LION Publishers Member of the Year in 2020 and received the Dominique Award from the Arts & Cultural Society of Newport County the same year. He has been awarded grants for investigative and community journalism, and continues to coach and mentor new local news publications nationwide. Ryan...