Fifth Element, Newport, Rhode Island
Fifth Element
509 Thames Street, Newport, RIView larger map
This location of the Fifth Element has closed. It reopened on Broadway but we at Newport Scoop have not yet re-reviewed it.
Ashley's Review
03/08
The Fifth Element -- AKA "The Fifth" -- is one of my favorite places to go grab a drink after work with the girls, or go to on a casual date. With its fantastic modern and slightly-loungey atmosphere, this bar/restaurant is an awesome place to hang-out. The Fifth Element spans two stories, with the downstairs being the bar area (where I prefer to be!). They also have an upstairs that is normally for dining; try their grilled pizzas or any of their great entrées.
Personally, I go for the bar scene. "The Fifth" has a wonderful grape martini that I highly recommend... yummy! The prices are average, and the service is always friendly. It is definitely the kind of place that you end up going to frequently if you are a local.
Something to keep in mind is that this place has a tendency to get packed early, especially on a weekend night, so don't be surprised if you are stuck waiting outside, or are turned away by one of their good-natured bouncers. If you do make it in, you are sure to have a great time, and you will probably end up making a few new friends too.
