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Salas' Parking

  • January 5, 2009
  • Rated 5 of 5 by ramen from newport, Rhode Island
Salas' Parking

I noticed in the first review that it was said that we don't have parking at Salas'. We actually have a little parking lot right behind the restaurant. It doesn't fit many cars, but this is downtown Newport, after all. Most people think that the parking lot is just for our employees. Actually, it is supposed to be for our customers. So, if you come down and there is an open spot in our lot feel free to park there. We would love to have you come down and enjoy a delicious and inexpensive meal. We also have a lunch restaurant and a separate full service bar on our first level.
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Salas

  • August 23, 2006
  • Rated 4 of 5 by zabelle from Portland, Connecticut
Salas



Located almost directly across the street from the Red Parrot, you almost need to know where this restaurant is to find it. It is upstairs and has no parking. We illegally parked in Christie's parking lot, but it was April and still not too busy; I would imagine that, during the season, this would not be possible. Even if you have to walk, come, because this is that very rare Newport restaurant, one with large portions and reasonable prices. We know this because they have been voted "Best Dining Bargain in Newport County" by Rhode Island Monthly.

As soon as you open the door at street level, wonderful smells assail you. There is no doubt that some good cooking is happening above. We arrived at 6pm without a reservation, but again, not something you would want to do any time except very off season.

This is a warm and welcoming family restaurant: simple wooden tables and chairs, candles on the tables, and mature waitresses who actually seem to care that you enjoy your meal. We began by ordering fried calamari for a shared appetizer, and then we each ordered a cod dish. Al ordered the Italian-style cod with onions, peppers, and marinara. I chose the simpler baked cod with a white wine and butter sauce with crumbs on top. What we didn’t order will surprise you. They are known for their Oriental spaghetti. We saw it served all around us, and it comes with chicken, port, shrimp, or vegetables. I am assuming that it is lo mein, or at least similar, but it certainly was popular. Fried rice is also offered.

As we sipped our beers, our salads were delivered, as was the bread basket. There was nothing too interesting happening at this point: salad of iceberg, shredded carrots, and grape tomatoes, and the bread was very pedestrian rolls. Thank goodness much better was coming, because so far it was a major disappointment.

When the calamari was placed before us, we were speechless. I can’t imagine what someone alone would have done with this--it is certainly enough to give four people a good portion. It isn’t just big in size, but big on flavor. The marinara is excellent and the squid is tender, really tender, and what is even better is that it is all rings, no tentacles. We certainly had enough leftover to bring home a very generous portion.

Our fish dishes were served piping hot in ovenproof dishes. The portions were much more conservative, and we both managed to finish them. Al went with a baked potato and I had broccoli. We were much too full to even consider dessert.

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