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The Rhumbline

  • August 23, 2006
  • Rated 5 of 5 by zabelle from Portland, Connecticut
The Rhumbline

In Newport, as in so many other cities, I enjoy seeing which restaurants Rachael Ray recommends on her TV show. One that she went to was the Rhumbline. Let me be the first (okay, maybe not the first) to say she was right on with this place.

The only day that the Rhumbline serves brunch is on Sunday, but it is worth waiting all week just to eat there. Located in the historic section of Newport known as the point, this restaurant was just around the corner from our room. My one regret from our stay is that I didn’t try their dinner menu as well.

The house looks like it has been standing on this spot for hundreds of years, but when you walk inside, it is open and bright. There are lots of wooden tables and chairs, and a large bar is the rear of the room. The tables are covered with white cloths with glass over them, making it a child-friendly environment. It has a very welcoming atmosphere, and the service we received proves that this is not just a look but also a philosophy.

We had our menus and cups of steaming coffee immediately, and long before we even ordered, we had a basket of hot scones sitting in front of us. Not for long, however: they were delicious. We were even offered a refill of our basket.

The menu has a wide variety of breakfast choices, from omelets and pancakes to eggs Benedict and French toast.

I opted for French toast, which was made from a loaf of diagonally cut French bread and served with fresh bananas, raspberries, and strawberries. They were absolutely divine. I had them served with bacon, which was thick-cut and hickory-smoked--what more could you ask for?

Al had a Benny and added the hash brown potatoes, which were soooo good. Cooked solid in one piece with onions, they were crispy and delicious.

Many of the people around us were indulging in mimosas and Bloody Mary’s. They were large and looked excellent.

This has got to be one of my all-time favorite breakfast restaurants. The quality of the food is top-notch and service is wonderful. There is nothing I would change about this restaurant. Even the prices are surprising reasonable.

The only parking is along the street, so this can be problematic. Don’t let it stop you from visiting. I would walk a mile to eat here again.

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