Restaurants in Newport

Find restaurants and bars in Newport Kentucky

After a fun day exploring the riverfront or the Newport Aquarium, refuel with kid-friendly fare or savor the moment with dinner and a view in Newport, Kentucky. From waterfront dining to local restaurants at Newport on the Levee, there are so many options to enjoy in Newport. Check off a spot on The B-Line for bourbon and classic Southern food at Purple Poulet, sample traditional Irish, Scottish, and English beers at Wooden Cask Brewing Company, farm to table dining at the Baker’s Table, and famous coneys at Dixie’s chili, Newport has the best of the Cincy Region.

Founded in 1795, Newport, Ky. has a rich history and features tons of contemporary development packed into 3.5 square miles.  As home to premier area attractions such as Newport Aquarium, Newport on the Levee, MegaCorp Pavilion, Bridgeview Box Park, Hofbrauhaus, and BB Riverboats,  it’s no surprise that visitors love finding things to do in Newport.  The city’s riverfront area provides a breathtaking view of the Cincinnati skyline and hosts numerous festivals and events year-round. 
 
Serving as a military post during the Civil War, introducing mass transit in the 1860s, and surviving a major flood in 1937, Newport experienced turbulent times during the 1940s through 1980s as gambling halls and Las Vegas-style nightclubs operated throughout the city.  Reform efforts to clean up the city led to political and social change, and have transformed Newport to the hot bed of development that it is today.  Home to popular tourist activities as well as unique shops, cafes, and businesses, Newport’s riverfront community is brimming with experiences for locals and visitors alike.

Ready to plan a trip to Newport, Ky.? Get some travel planning inspiration from travel writer Kathy Witt's article, "Newport: The Entertainment Capital of Northern Kentucky."