The Healthiest Restaurants in Newport, Rhode Island

If you're looking for delicious and health-conscious dining in Newport, RI, we’ve got good news. From farm-to-table to organic cafes and more, Newport offers a variety of restaurants committed to fresh, wholesome ingredients and flavorful, nutrient-dense meals. Vetted by our Templeton Team!

Root

6 Broadway
Newport, Rhode Island 02840
401-847-2727

Root prides itself on taking the guesswork out of eating healthy! Try the Açaí bowl (house açai blend topped with strawberry, blueberry, granola, chia, cacao nibs); the Frozen Cocoa (blended banana, avocado, almond milk, date, maple syrup, cocoa, topped with strawberry, banana, cacao nibs, coconut); the Glow Grain Bowl (sweet potato, white bean, carrot, beet, raisin, hemp seed, cabbage, avocado herb dressing); or the Arriba Grain Bowl (cumin black beans, sweet potato, onion, tomato, avocado, pickled jalapeno, cilantro, agave lime dressing). Don’t miss the Ricotta Berry Toast (Barrett’s Farm Fauxcotta, blackberries, basil, agave)!

Sprout and Lentil

796 Aquidneck Avenue
Middletown, Rhode Island 02842
(401) 426-0500

Open for lunch and dinner, Sprout & Lentil offers a delicious plant-based dining experience. Look for menu items such as the Gluten Free Curry Cauliflower Burger (cauliflower, carrot, chickpea, onion, and Indian spices); the Sweet Potato Spinach Burger (lentils, quinoa, spinach, and sweet potato); the Krabby Cake (hearts of palm, green onion, celery, panko, and Old Bay); the Chickpea Salad (smashed chickpeas, red onion, scallion, celery, dill, sunflower seeds, and mayonnaise with salad greens and slaw); and the Spicy Black Bean (black bean, jalapeño, onion, and chipotle)—and much more.

CRU Café

1 Casino Terrace
Newport, Rhode Island 02840
401-314-0500

Using fresh and local ingredients, CRU Café is not one to miss when in Newport. Check out their Quinoa Scramble (scrambled eggs, tomato, spinach, gruyere, quinoa, served with panini toast); Twisted Avocado Toast (1 egg, smoked salmon, tomato, capers, onions); Grilled Citrus Salmon (mixed greens, grilled mangoes, peppers, caramelized onions, raspberry vinaigrette); Jamaican Jerk Chicken (marinated chicken thighs, island relish, wild rice, and sautéed vegetables); and their 1st Beach Chicken Salad (mixed greens, toasted walnuts, blueberries, tomatoes, apple-cranberry compote, balsamic vinaigrette).

Drift Cafe

190 Thames Street
Newport, Rhode Island 02840
401-619-2828

Drift Cafe serves up fresh, organic options for breakfast and lunch with a delicious variety of smoothies, protein-packed bowls, and wholesome dishes. Try the Pumpkin Protein Smoothie Bowl (blended pumpkin, banana, mango, pumpkin spice, vanilla protein, almond milk topped with house made granola, pecans, and goji berries); the Hash It Out Bowl (sweet potato hash with red onion, roasted red pepper, organic spinach, served with two fried eggs); the Mother of Dragons Smoothie Bowl (blended organic pitaya, pineapple, banana, coconut milk, topped with banana, coconut, coconut-chia pudding); or the Chicken B.L.A.T. (roasted free range chicken, bacon, avocado, sauteed spinach, tomatoes, almonds, house made lemon honey).

Perro Salado

19 Charles Street
Newport, Rhode Island 02840
401-619-4777

Perro Salado serves up flavor-packed dishes with a creative twist on Mexican cuisine. Try their Tortas de Camaron (two shrimp cakes seasoned with cilantro, lemon, garlic, onion, mustard, and panko, served with avocado ranch); Butternut Squash (roasted butternut squash with ground chorizo, salsa roja, goat cheese, fried spinach, and toasted pipians); Carne Asada (cilantro-garlic marinated hangar steak, grilled medium-rare, topped with chimichurri, served with rice, avocado, pickled red onions, pico de gallo, and tortillas); and Salmon Tostada (blackened salmon on a crispy corn tortilla over refried pinto beans, with arugula, cabbage-jicama slaw, topped with fire roasted corn salsa and avocado crema).

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