Newport’s Salvation Cafe to Close After Nearly 30 Years

Newport’s Salvation Cafe to Close After Nearly 30 Years

Salvation Cafe on Broadway in Newport is closing in three weeks. 

The restaurant made the announcement on Friday. 

“We can finally say without fear of being sued (I think) that Salvation Cafe has 3 weeks to live," announced the restaurant. 

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Known for its eclectic decor and innovative cuisine, the restaurant was a Newport mainstay for decades. 

“It’s been the grooviest road and we are so grateful for the past 30 years of the greatest customers & staff, all of whom are family now,” they continued. “It’s been our privilege to rock this block since 1993.”

“21 days left,” they added. “Get yer Pad Thai on!”

When reached Friday night, the restaurant confirmed the impending closure. 

 

Pandemic No-Shows

During the pandemic, Salvation Cafe said it had 120 no-show reservations in one weekend, calling it "infuriating."

As GoLocal reported in June 2021:

Now, they said, they are forced to take credit card info ahead of time — and charge for no-shows.

Salvation Cafe, located on Broadway, posted to social media...what had taken place, and urged people to come to the restaurant without a reservation.

"To be clear it was a choice, not a problem - we’ve been so lucky to be part of the Newport scene and will miss you all!" added the restaurant on Friday.