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Michael Anthony's Waterfront
Michael Anthony’s conceptually is a waterfront Italian restaurant known as a fun and dynamic Newport Fixture. We are practiced and continue to strive in the art of humble sophistication, which features hospitality driven elegance and refinement, with emphasis on interesting food,efficient and Hospitable service and, most importantly, catering to our Guest’s unique individual needs. We are ever evolving to meet your needs efficient and Hospitable service and, most importantly, catering to our Guest’s unique individual needs. We are ever evolving to meet your needs
EXECUTIVE CHEF, BRYAN GREGG HAS AN EXTENSIVE KNOWLEDGE OF FARM TO FORK COOKING AS WELL AS PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS WITH LOCAL GROWERS, FARMERS AND FISHERMAN. HIS BELIEF IS TO KEEP THINGS SIMPLE AND TO LET THE QUALITY OF THE INGREDIENTS SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES. CHEF GREGG FOLLOWS THE PRACTICE OF USING SUSTAINABLE INGREDIENTS AND ONLY USING INGREDIENTS THAT ARE AT THE HEIGHT OF THEIR SEASON.
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35 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Rating Breakdown 35 reviews
5 stars
(11)
4 stars
(15)
3 stars
(6)
2 stars
(2)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- scenic view(27)
- special occasion(20)
- romantic(18)
- good for groups(16)
- great for outdoor dining(14)
- great for brunch(9)
Michael Anthony's Waterfront Reviews List
Review 1 for Michael Anthony's Waterfront
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Oh No!
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"brought some close relatives for a Sunday nite dinner. we had previous wonderful dinner for 6 people on a Saturday nite in April.
nothing to say about Sunday...but stay away!
drink orders forgotten. entrees not available. entrees not delivered. no apologies."
nothing to say about Sunday...but stay away!
drink orders forgotten. entrees not available. entrees not delivered. no apologies."
Dined on 6/09/2013
2012
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Review 2 for Michael Anthony's Waterfront
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Average food
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Just about average food with a good view"
Dined on 5/27/2013
2012
Special Features: romantic, scenic view
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Review 3 for Michael Anthony's Waterfront
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I would go back just for breathtaking view of manhattan n the river. Grt service, kid friendly, good food, large portions-good for sharing."
Dined on 6/06/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, romantic, scenic view, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, special occasion, kid-friendly
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Review 4 for Michael Anthony's Waterfront
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Better than expected
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We had heard the view is amazing which it is but the food was just OK. We actually had very good meals and our waiter was great. If you read the website it makes you feel that this is a very upscale place. Possibly that is what the owners intended however it is not. We did get dressed up because there are so few places in Jersey City that people dress nice for and we like to get dressed up sometimes. We were the only ones. The majority of people come in with shorts and tee shirts, very beach like atmosphere except for the people that are there for private parties"
Dined on 6/01/2013
Special Features: good for groups, scenic view, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 5 for Michael Anthony's Waterfront
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Another Great Meal
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Entertained family on this occasion. Excellent food and atmosphere. Restaurant is located on the water and you can see the new World Trade Center and the New York City skyline quite vividly. There were three wedding receptions going on at the same time but it did not impact our dining experience."
Dined on 6/01/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining, scenic view, late-night find, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 6 for Michael Anthony's Waterfront
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Beautiful views...good food!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Having read most of the reviews on OpenTable and Yelp, I had medium expecations. This really is a beautiful space with phenomenal views. We were a group of 14 (had a prior reservation) and given that the weather was nice, they were able to accomodate my request to move our tables outside (after they had already been set up inside). This was very much appreciated. Service as not too fast and not too slow given the size of the table. Food was fairly priced. The salmon I had was rather ho-hum, whereas the person next to me had the Seabass which looked great and apparently tasted great, as well. I would come back again for the views, and would be more careful with the food choices. BTW, they could really use some daily specials!"
Dined on 5/21/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, scenic view
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Review 7 for Michael Anthony's Waterfront
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Much Promise, so Little Delivered
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The venue, located on the Hudson, provides stunning views of the NYC skyline. We went to celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary. The restaurant proved to be true to the majority of posts on Open Table - you go for the views, not the food. Lobster medallions sounded like a winner appetizer, but showed up dry and needing to be drowned in drawn butter (provided) to be edible. Red Snapper was rubbery, and the sea bass was overcooked. Desserts were just average - about what you could get buying mousse cake at Costco. Certainly not a place for foodies. Wait staff was attentive, but the hostesses were immature. It's hard to run a successful business when you have kids minding the front desk. Seems like a great place for drinks - dinner, no!"
Dined on 5/16/2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, scenic view
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Review 8 for Michael Anthony's Waterfront
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
skyline
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I took my wife and sister to Anthony's for the Mothers Day dinner. We were all impressed with the NY scenic view of the Hudson river and the NY skyline. We were not to impressed however with the cold food lack of veggie on the menu. The place is open, airy and clean as a whistle. The food was tasty but cold."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, scenic view
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Review 9 for Michael Anthony's Waterfront
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"A surprise was waiting for dinner on Friday night. It was Michael Anthony's. What a great restaurant in Newport. Everything from service to dessert was superb. The food was delicious and well displayed. This was a first visit and I brought my mom who was visiting for Mothers Day. One always likes to impress one's mother, and our visit to MA's certainly did that. Thanks for a great evening."
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining, scenic view, hot spot
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Review 10 for Michael Anthony's Waterfront
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great ambience...good food n energy
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great location, food and ambience. The filet mignon bruschetta was delishhh. Can't wait to go when it's warmer so we can enjoy the night views!"
Dined on 04/20/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 11 for Michael Anthony's Waterfront
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Got there at time of reservation,
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Got there at time of reservation, they told us it would be a thirty minute wait because there were three parties going on. I had come for a business dinner so it was more than a little incovenient. On top of that the noise level was so high it was impossible to hear ourselves, ended up going to another restaurant in Jersey City. I get it if the restuarant is going to have parties, they bring in a lot of revenue, but you should either not take a reservation that you cannot hold to or call your diner and let them know the situation so they can make another choice."
Dined on 04/18/2013
2012
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Review 12 for Michael Anthony's Waterfront
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Fabulous Brunch at Michael Anthony'
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Michael Anthony's brunch was terrific and very special. The food was great with lots of vegetable options along with other great options. Beautiful ambiance and location."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2013
Special Features: great for brunch, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 13 for Michael Anthony's Waterfront
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Excellent service and food.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Excellent service and food. Went for brunch on Easter Sunday and was not rushed."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2011
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 14 for Michael Anthony's Waterfront
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Go in the summer
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The only truly special thing about this place is the view. Everything else is just average. We ate in the patio area during the winter season/ The room itself was cold and there was a door right by us that people kept coming in and out of only making it worse. On top of that the door never fully closed so I'd have to get up and close it during our dinner. The atmosphere also was pretty lacking. I could see this place being gorgeous in the summer time with the big sliding doors open, but their winter setup just didn't really work."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2010
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, special occasion
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Review 15 for Michael Anthony's Waterfront
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Beautiful view of NYC ..the
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Beautiful view of NYC ..the food was very good ..the only thing I didn't like was the white sangria I do not recommended it tastes like syrup ..however the cocktails are very good .. U recommend the taste of Italy ..the best Italian dishes in one platter for two very full filling and tasty ..."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2012
Special Features: romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 16 for Michael Anthony's Waterfront
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent service, excellent
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Excellent service, excellent good, awesome view. The outside section can get a little chilly, and the food's not cheap, but you certainly get what you pay for!"
Dined on 02/21/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 17 for Michael Anthony's Waterfront
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Filet bruscette appetizer
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Filet bruscette appetizer to die for. Staff was very good. Let us change table for a better view after a noisy group left the patio. Offered to take a pic of us and tried to find a phone charger for me. A little cool on outer area with view but it was a very cold night."
Dined on 02/20/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 18 for Michael Anthony's Waterfront
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great place for romantic dinner
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great place for romantic dinner at waterfront with great NYC skyline."
Dined on 02/18/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, late-night find, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 19 for Michael Anthony's Waterfront
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Took my girlfriend here for
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Took my girlfriend here for valentines day. Food was outstanding and service was quick and very helpfully. Also had a great view of the city."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 20 for Michael Anthony's Waterfront
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Best experience!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"My experience at Michael Anthony's was beyond my expectations. Everything was amazing from the moment we walked in to time we left. The food and service was really good. Everyone was friendly and kind. Overall, my time spent here was well worth it. My boyfriend and I had the best dining experience. We would definitely go back and we referred our friends and family and shared our experience with them.
Thanks again - Michael Anthony's for your wonderful service."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, romantic, special occasion
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Michael Anthony's Waterfront
Based on the average of (15) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
4 out of 4 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic