Zelda's Newport

Zelda's Newport Neighborhood bar & bistro with a homey feel providing French & American dishes in quaint quarters. Open for dinner 7 nights a week, and brunch on Sunday.
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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 buildi

ng to help with the brewery operations. Proprietor Ernst Voigt started the long-standing tradition of treating his customers right, and would often give complimentary meals to his good clients at the restaurant. His brewery within the building made its rounds delivering Weiss Beer to Newport, Rhode Island residents on Clydesdale horses, on loan from the stables at the mansions on Bellevue Avenue. In the 1940's, McGee's Pub took over operations and ran the establishment as a local speakeasy and tavern until 1982. Then the building was purchased by Murray Davis, the founder of Cruising World Magazine in the 1980's. Davis named the establishment Cafe Zelda, after F. Scott Fitzgerald's wife and her influence in creating the roaring 20's lifestyle. In 1986, Tom & Roxanne Callahan purchased the building and the business from Davis and continued the tradition of Cafe Zelda until they sold it to the Craig and Patrick Kilroy in late 2015. Today, The Kilroy's continue the 100-year-old tradition of serving quality food to restaurant customers in a lively and inviting atmosphere in the heart of downtown Newport, RI.

12/05/2023
Come join us for dinner and enjoy some of our daily specials!
10/27/2023

Come join us for dinner and enjoy some of our daily specials!

Appy Hour 🥘 Every Monday-Thursday 4p-6pm! Zelda Burger 🍔 and a Draft Beer 🍺 for $21
10/16/2023

Appy Hour 🥘 Every Monday-Thursday 4p-6pm! Zelda Burger 🍔 and a Draft Beer 🍺 for $21

Fall 🍂 is here no better time to come enjoy some of our delicious specials. Burgundy Braised Short Ribs and Chicken Pes...
09/25/2023

Fall 🍂 is here no better time to come enjoy some of our delicious specials. Burgundy Braised Short Ribs and Chicken Pesto Tortellini

Thanks to everyone that came out to try our signature Kansas City Burnt End BBQ Burger Bender!!
02/28/2023

Thanks to everyone that came out to try our signature Kansas City Burnt End BBQ Burger Bender!!

Come bring your Valentine 💌
02/14/2023

Come bring your Valentine 💌

Chef Mike Andersons Wild Game Dinner Menu. To make a reservation please call Zelda’s at 849-4002
02/09/2023

Chef Mike Andersons Wild Game Dinner Menu. To make a reservation please call Zelda’s at 849-4002

Restaurant Week starts today November 4th - November 13th
11/04/2022

Restaurant Week starts today November 4th - November 13th

Let’s Brunch 11:30a-3p
10/23/2022

Let’s Brunch 11:30a-3p

Address

528 Thames Street
Newport, RI
02840

Opening Hours

Monday 4pm - 10pm
Tuesday 4pm - 10pm
Wednesday 4pm - 10pm
Thursday 4pm - 10pm
Friday 4pm - 10pm
Saturday 4pm - 10pm
Sunday 4pm - 10pm

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