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White Horse Tavern, Newport, RI

White Horse Tavern

4.8
4.8
4177 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 25 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Romantic
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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri–Sun 16:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    (401) 849-3600
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Kevin DeMarco
  • Area
    Newport
  • Cross Street
    Farewell Street
  • Parking details
    There is a small lot directly behind the Tavern that is available on a first come first serve basis. There is street parking all around as well. Please take note of all city signage.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wine

What 4,177 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Rhode Island

    American

  • Newport County

    Best Overall

  • Newport County

    Best Food

  • Newport County

    Best Service

  • Newport County

    Best Ambience

  • Newport County

    Great for fine wines

  • Newport County

    Romantic

  • Newport County

    Good for special occasions

  • Newport County

    American

  • Newport County

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
White Horse Tavern offers a "wonderful" dining experience steeped in history, with "delicious" Beef Wellington and "outstanding" service. Guests love its "historic ambiance" and "cozy" fireplaces. It's a perfect spot for "special occasions," though it can be "pricey." Reservations are "recommended" for this "must-visit" Newport gem.

4,177 Reviews
  1. John

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    19 reviews

    2.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Doesn’t live up to the hype. Way too expensive for what is is. Sorry.

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  2. Mark

    Rhode Island

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Classic ambiance. Food alright, but over-priced. Hadn’t visited in a few years. Went for my wife’s birthday. Service was fine. Glad we went in January, & didn’t fight crowds as we would’ve in summer. OK, but won’t rush back.

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  3. David

    VIP

    Rhode Island

    43 reviews

    5.0

    43 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely divine culinary experience. Staff magnificent.

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  4. Christina

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great fine dining experience! Superb sommelier and delicious food.

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  5. Vivien

    Liverpool

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We’ve been here a few times but haven’t been for a while and it was outstanding !! Everything we ordered was exceptional and we will definitely be back again.

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  6. Michael

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant is incredible, the roaring fire a wonderful touch. The food was amazing! The glazed brussel sprouts were absolutely delicious. We will definitely return!

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  7. Sarah

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and experience. This historic building holds it’s charm.

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  8. laura

    Orlando

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing place and wonderful food. I highly recommend the White Horse Tavern.

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  9. Michael

    VIP

    New York City

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Dined there and visited the bar area before. Had an 8pm reservation, arrived a bit early and was told immediately “the kitchen closes at 8:15” .. ok guy, we’re 1/2 hour early, we’d like to start with a cocktail. We went to the bar, had a drink and went to the table a little early and was initially seated next to a window with a pretty strong breeze coming through (the table next to us all had their winter coats on).. I get the place is super old, I live a couple blocks away in a home built in the 1700s. You’d think we didn’t have to ask if we could sit by the fireplace so my wife wouldn’t freeze, but we did and Mr Grumpy the host reluctantly sat us there. Not sure why it was a problem as there was only one other table (the freezing people) seated. The server saved the experience, he was excellent, efficient, didn’t make us feel rushed. The food also was very good. Instead of desert there, we went to Cooke House and the place was PACKED with a great atmosphere after we left White Horse and were the last to leave. I think for about the same money, I’d go to Cooke. The staff were genuinely upbeat and personable, great atmosphere, roaring fireplace (at WH they were trying to put it out while we were still eating!) .. I love the history of WH, but didn’t feel like they cared we were there or not. I don’t need to be coddled, but I don’t want to feel rushed just because you want to go home early that night. Probably the last time we will visit as locals and local business owners

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  10. Robin

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My girl friends and I had a wonderful experience at the White Horse Tavern. The staff and other customers dining were lovely. The space was warm and inviting with spectacular food to top it off. We will definitely be back!

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White Horse Tavern is rated 4.8 stars by 4177 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 25 times today
Google Map for White Horse Tavern

26 Marlborough St, Newport, RI 02840

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Farewell Street
  • Area
    Newport
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri–Sun 16:00–21:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    There is a small lot directly behind the Tavern that is available on a first come first serve basis. There is street parking all around as well. Please take note of all city signage.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Kevin DeMarco
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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