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The Dining Room at the Vanderbilt, Newport, RI

The Dining Room at the Vanderbilt

4.5
4.5
532 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
22:00
Booked 7 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Romantic
Pull back the portico curtains and step into the historic downtown Newport mansion once owned by businessman Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt that has been reimagined as a glamorous social hub with a culinary secret to discover at every turn. From an intimate dining room with an intriguing menu of savory local dishes to the sun-dappled Conservatory and dining al fresco in The Garden, the dining scene at The Vanderbilt is crackling with alluring eccentricities just waiting to be explored.

Important Notes: Reservations are held for 15 minutes beyond the scheduled arrival time, and during peak service hours you may not be seated until your entire party has arrived. Once your party is assembled, we will offer you the next available table for a party of your size. Also, we do our utmost to accommodate all guest requests upon check-in, but unfortunately cannot guarantee any particular seating preferences.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 07:30–22:30
  • Phone number
    (401) 846-6200
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Timothy Caspare
  • Area
    Newport
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Sunday Roast at the Mansion

    US$49.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    To honor the convivial English tradition starting around the time of Henry VIII and remains popular in pubs today, The Vanderbilt’s Sunday Roast includes a menu featuring tender roast beef, crispy potatoes, roasted carrots, buttery cabbage, and perfectly puffy Yorkshire pudding, nourishing the spirit of all visitors to the mansion. Gather with friends and family around the table in the hotel’s handsome fireplace-adorned Dining Room for this modern take on the centuries-old tradition, indulging in a comforting, hearty meal.
    Sunday Roast at the Mansion photo
  • Christmas Day at The Vanderbilt

    US$125.00 per person

    25 Dec 2024 only
    Pull back the portico curtain and step into our alluring Dining Room for Christmas dinner. Indulge in a sumptuous three-course, family style supper from our expert culinary team and Executive Chef Tim Caspare and toast to the festive season.
    Christmas Day at The Vanderbilt photo

What 532 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Rhode Island

    Romantic

  • Newport County

    Great for brunch

  • Newport County

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Dining Room at the Vanderbilt offers a "stunning" ambiance in a historic mansion setting. Guests often praise the "amazing food" and "fantastic service," highlighting the attentive staff and beautifully presented dishes. While some found it pricey, the overall experience, including rooftop views and cozy fireplaces, makes it a "highly recommend" destination for special occasions.

532 Reviews
  1. Mariane

    Charleston

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful ambience decor was tasteful for the Victorian era food was very good had Sunday angus steak special

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  2. Gary

    Miami

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From the moment we walked in, we felt the level of service! From the front desk, to the hostess. It is such a beautiful hotel/restaurant. Thank you for such a memorable experience!

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  3. Jessica

    Pittsburgh

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Reservations were for 8:30 pm. We were not seated until 9:05, we didn't receive drinks until 9:20 and when we tried to place appetizers with the drinks, we were told we had to place entrees as well so the kitchen could time the courses appropriately. Server didn't come back for another ten minutes. We ordered and received the appetizers but dinner came out less than ten minutes later when we were still eating the appetizers and there was no room for the plates to be put down because it was a true two top table.

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  4. Jodi

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It was perfect but I wish the dining room had been decorated for the holidays. That was kind of disappointing. Otherwise wonderful.

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  5. John

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience at Vanderbilt…. Will certainly be back again

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  6. Mike

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 11 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good breakfast. The duck fried potatoes were a definite hit. Service was great. Highly recommend

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  7. Sydnee

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the clam chowder and the steak meant for two. It was all delicious! The stake was cooked to perfection and was wonderful! The Brussel sprouts we got fried and they were tasty! The potatoes and sauce that came with it were okay, but could have gone without. The ambiance was wonderful With a pod burning fire in the dining room and the drinks we had were also beautiful and quite tasty. However, the restaurant I don’t think lives up to the hype it gets based on the prices as well as the very limited menu selection. We even looked at the menu ahead of time and there was just not a lot of things that peaked our interest! Overall it was good, but not somewhere I’d want to go again.

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  8. Linda

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    28 reviews

    4.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on 5 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Conservatory is a very pleasant room with comfortable seating, lots of natural light and a low noise level. The food was quite good (we shared the cheese plate with fruit, crackers, chutney & honeycomb and enjoyed Caesar salad as the entree). The only shortcoming is a very limited lunch menu with either a salad or a substantial meal, nothing in between. That being said, we had a lovely time ~ everyone was very pleasant and engaging, the holiday decorations are bright and cheery and the regular decorative items are unusual and striking (horseshoe crab shells under glass and an intricate mahogany birdcage, just to name two). I certainly would return (and hope to), particularly in the spring to enjoy either a view of the garden or to eat outside in the garden. Prices are consistent with location, quality of food and level of service.

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  9. PatrickM

    New York City

    63 reviews

    5.0

    63 reviews

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent cuisines served by a friendly and attentive staff. My waiter was Sean, who was excellent. The ambience was quite swank. And, I had to skip dessert to attend a nearby concert, so they arranged for an after hours delivery to my room of their fabulous flourless chocolate cake, “Chocolate Nemesis.” Much appreciated!

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  10. Heather

    New York City

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We had a great time at the restaurant celebrating my husbands 40th. We absolutely loved our table next to the cozy fireplace and the server was so kind to offer us a complimentary glass of bubbles to start our meal. Tiffany was very sweet and professional. We shared the froie gras and ribeye for two and both were outstanding!

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The Dining Room at the Vanderbilt is rated 4.5 stars by 532 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
22:00
Booked 7 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Dining Room at the Vanderbilt

41 Mary St, Newport, RI 02840-3027

Additional information

  • Area
    Newport
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 07:30–22:30
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Timothy Caspare
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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