Best Fine Dining Restaurants in Portsmouth

12 restaurants available nearby

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1. White Horse Tavern

4.8

Exceptional(4159)

Price: Expensive

• American • Newport

Booked 22 times today

At The White Horse Tavern we strive to create a fresh, contemporary culinary experience in America’s Oldest Restaurant. Like generations before us, we serve the freshest fish, clams and lobsters from Narragansett Bay along with just-picked produce from local RI’s farms. We embrace RI’s vibrant food scene to bring you the very best artisan cheeses, honeys, prime cuts of beef and the highest quality chops and poultry from local farms. We are proud to embrace RI's vibrant food scene, which has made the White Horse Tavern a New England destination. Proper Dress Required; Business Casual is appropriate. Jackets are not required. Please no athletic wear.Please note any allergies or special requests when making your reservation or any restrictions with stairs. Reservations are recommended to be made 2 to 4 weeks prior to your preferred dining date and time. Specific tables may be requested however we are unable to guarantee certain requests.

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2. Flora at Gardiner House - Newport

4.7

Exceptional(140)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Newport

Booked 13 times today

Under the culinary direction of Chef Somoza, Flora’s menu captures the spirit of Mediterranean seaside towns from Saint Tropez to Capri to Marbella, spotlighting the bountiful seafood and vibrant produce that are hallmarks of coastal cuisine. With a passion for fresh ingredients rooted in his childhood in the Spanish countryside, picking wild blackberries and foraging mushrooms and wild asparagus, Chef Somoza is drawn to local, farm-to-table cooking.The Flora menu is made up of regional ingredients such as sweet corn, seasonal vegetables and fruits, local seafood and small farm sourced meats, and is anchored by a crudo bar and fish main courses including Dover Sole, Bank Scallops, pan seared halibut. A skilled pastry chef and boulanger, Somoza is also putting an emphasis on quality breads and an impressive offering of house-made pastries and ice cream, and the most delicious creme brulee.

3. Chanterelle

4.8

Exceptional(4768)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary French • Newport

Booked 5 times today

• Bouchard Restaurant & Inn is now Chanterelle Restaurant!• Cancelation Policy: We kindly request that you cancel your reservation for 2-4 guests by 2 PM on the day of the reservation, and for parties of 5 or more, at least 24 hours in advance. Please note that failure to show or late cancellations will incur a fee of $25.00 per person, charged to the payment method used for your reservation.• Business Casual Attire Required: Guests who do not meet our standards of presentation may be denied entry. While tailored shorts are acceptable, athletic wear, flip-flops, t-shirts, tank tops, and baseball caps are not permitted.• In keeping with the ambiance of our restaurant, we regret that children under the age of seven cannot be accommodated.• Walk-in seating is welcome and available.• Same staff and service, with a different name. For more information, please see www.ChanterelleNewport.com • *Pricing for menu does not include tax, beverage, or gratuity.

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4. The Grill at Forty 1 North

4.3

Awesome(2049)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Newport

Booked 6 times today

The Grill at Forty 1° North is a dockside restaurant designed to deliver a fresh, upscale dining and entertainment experience while providing a unique and serene respite from Newport’s bustling waterfront scene. The menu features grilled meats, seafood and raw bar, as well as organic and locally sourced selections. There is an open-air dining area, with individual tables and bar seating surrounding the covered Pavilion. Inviting waterside lounge seating creates a perfect setting to relax with cocktails and conversation. Indoors the Dining Room, Oval Bar and Lounge offer sweeping views of the Harbor in a casual yet elegant setting to enjoy timeless cocktails and our full menu.

5. The Black Pearl

4.4

Awesome(217)

Price: Expensive

• American • Newport

Booked 11 times today

The Black Pearl, located in the heart of the city's bustling waterfront on Bannister's Wharf, is one of Newport's best-known and best-loved restaurants. From the warm ambiance and classic cuisine of our Commodore's Room and Tavern to the al-fresco charm of our Waterside Patio, the Black Pearl has something to offer everyone. Enjoy our clam chowder, raw bar, steamed lobster, sandwiches (including burgers, corned beef reuben, salmon, and swordfish), locally caught seafood, and more.Hours: Open 7 days a week at 11am for Brunch, Lunch, and Dinner.Reservations: Limited. No reservations will be accepted through the Summer Season. Dress Code: Casual. Men are required to wear sleeves.

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6. Mamma Luisa Italian Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(701)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Newport

Booked 7 times today

In the old world, in a little village near Bologna, lived the real ‘Mamma Luisa’ who cooked and inspired the next generation of family and friends to recreate in Newport the same authentic taste and atmosphere of northern Italian cuisine.Our four cozy dining rooms situated a quaint old house make it ideal for romantic dinners & small to medium size parties.The menu features a variety of authentic Italian dishes like antipasti, bruschetta & salads; typical pasta dishes like Bolognese, Carbonara, Ravioli, and the homemade gnocchi as well as Eggplant Parmigiana and Frutti di Mare.Selected fresh meat, fish & seafood complete our menu with signature dishes of veal, pork, steak, sole & tuna.Finish dinner with a cappuccino, espresso or tiramisu.At Mamma Luisa’s we also offer a full vegetarian page together with vegan and gluten-free options.Our extensive wine &beer list will transport you to the different regions of Italy and you will find also handpicked gems from around the world

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7. The Café at The Chanler

4.7

Exceptional(922)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Newport

The only restaurant along Cliff Walk, The Café at The Chanler offers picturesque ocean views of Easton's Bay while serving upscale coastal cuisine. During the warmer season, guests can indulge in their meals on the outdoor covered terrace, while in colder weather, guests can enjoy a refined atmosphere complemented by stunning views and a cozy fireplace.

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8. Parlor Bar & Kitchen

4.1

Excellent(219)

Price: Moderate

• Fusion / Eclectic • Newport

Booked 14 times today

Newport's hidden gem nestled in the north Broadway neighborhood.

9. Cara

4.7

Exceptional(277)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary French / American • Newport

Embark on an extraordinary dining journey at Cara, where European-inspired techniques merge with New England’s finest ingredients. Situated at the beginning of Newport’s iconic Cliff Walk, our Forbes Five-Star and AAA Five-Diamond restaurant offers panoramic ocean views and a carefully curated chef’s choice tasting menu by Executive Chef Jacob Jasinski. With a limited number of guests welcomed each evening, we provide an intimate and exclusive setting. Our culinary team introduces each course, highlighting the distinctive qualities of every dish, with select ingredients sourced from The Chanler’s own garden beds.Discover why People Magazine has named us one of the "50 Most Beautiful Restaurants in America" and Yankee Magazine recognized us as "The Best Hotel Restaurant in Rhode Island." We are open Wednesday through Sunday, with advanced reservations and a full deposit required. Please note that our tastings feature meat and seafood, and we are unable to accommodate severe allergies.

10. Barca Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(79)

Price: Moderate

• Portuguese • Fall River

Booked 1 time today

BarCa is defined as a fine dining restaurant: signature cuisine, served informally in a sophisticated environment. It aims to be an innovative space, not only with regard to the approaches it proposes, but also by simplifying and breaking some basic rules of the service, which is rigorous but relaxed.For Luis Bettencourt, and Rosa Bettencourt there is only good cuisine and bad cuisine. Yours defines it as a cuisine of flavor: refined taste, perfect technique and excellent product. The basis of its gastronomic philosophy lies in its influences and references: travel around the world, passion for Africa, knowledge of traditional Portuguese cuisine, life in Portugal!

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LisaVIP
Greater Boston •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Best restaurant in all of RI! The staff are tremendous especially our waiter Dan. The prices are far less expensive for the same meal in Paris or NYC. They have amazing soufflés and fabulous cocktails like the French martini. Go asap you won’t regret it!
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ChanterellePrice: Expensive• Contemporary French• Newport
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4.8
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Scott
Greater Boston •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Amazing! Excellent food and service. Both Wife and I had Beef Wellington enhanced with scallops, I had Lobster Bisque and wife had Onion Soup for appetizers. We both had Orange Vanilla crème Brûlée for dessert. For drinks I had a smoky old fashioned and wife had a red sangria. Everything was delicious!
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White Horse TavernPrice: Expensive• American• Newport
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4.8
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Madi
Rhode Island •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Such a great find as a way to celebrate a wonderful Christmas visit with my mom and in-laws! Our reservation was at 4:30pm which, in December, gave us an amazing view of the sunset over the water. Everything was tasty- great cocktails, the best oysters I've ever had, and entrees we all appreciated. One of the stars was my mom's dessert- sticky toffee pudding. Posh, wonderful, and a great way to impress our Texas-based family members.
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Flora at Gardiner House - NewportPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Newport
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4.7
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Logan
Rhode Island •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
A lovely experience! Classic New England. With the freshest catch served! Was here as a kid and had to come back as an adult.
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The Black PearlPrice: Expensive• American• Newport
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4.4
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Michael
New York City •1 review
4.0
Dined on 24 Dec 2024
Our server Amanda was very friendly and accommodating. Our dinner on Christmas Eve was slow arriving from the kitchen, but fortunately there was a beautiful ambience to enjoy the evening with my man.
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The Grill at Forty 1 NorthPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary American• Newport
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4.3

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12 restaurants available nearby

1. White Horse Tavern

2. Flora at Gardiner House - Newport

3. Chanterelle

4. The Grill at Forty 1 North

5. The Black Pearl

6. Mamma Luisa Italian Restaurant

7. The Café at The Chanler

8. Parlor Bar & Kitchen

9. Cara

10. Barca Restaurant

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