Bayside

One of Newport's more exclusive restaurants, chic Bayside has garnered quite a reputation for itself, thanks to deftly-prepared seafood and an atmosphere more Beverly Hills than Orange County. A favorite with the young, trendy crowd, Bayside is an exercise in juxtaposition: Gallery-like dining rooms and a sleek bar contrast with a vine-draped exterior, reminiscent of a spaghetti Western set. The menu is equally fascinating, composed of dishes like Pacific grilled swordfish and risotto with pancetta-wrapped tiger prawns.