Pull back the portico curtains and venture inside Newports’ glamorous downtown social destination. Step within the handsome navy blue-cloaked walls of the cozy Dining Room and settle into one of the dapper leather club chairs to enjoy dishes that feature the best of Rhode Island’s bounty from land and sea, and indulge in a selection of elevated pub-inspired dishes.
The Vanderbilt Grace Hotel’s elegant restaurant crafts elevated American entrees & tasting menus.
Reid G.
Just had one of the best Thanksgiving meals ever. Fantastic food, creative, tasty, perfectly prepared & served, visually appealing. Every member of the restaurant team was stellar in all aspects; especially during an all day, continuous flow of hungry families. One of the standouts was our main server, Tiffany. The atmosphere, decor, and comfortable rustic ambiance added to this world-class dining experience.
… moreAnkita Sunilkumar
LOVED absolutely everything about this place! I am sad that I count try everything. The servers and staff was very considerate. Having explained about portions and being vegetarian…they did everything they could to accommodate it without us having to request. The food was delicious! I am in awe of the Ribolitta they served and would love to shout out about it from the Newport lighthouses. I could not take better pictures due to the lighting. The prices are competitive with other restaurants in the area and is nothing over the top. I would have been more cognizant about dress code, but we had been traveling and were exhausted. Definitely would be coming here again. Highly highly recommend!
… moreDawn Costiera
Everything about this restaurant is perfect. Atmosphere is sooooo romantic. Great vibe! The food was amazing and the waitress was beyond sweet! Fabulous drink menu. Get the pistachio bourbon drink. You must go!!
… moreStephanie Davis
If you go to Newport at some point you must eat here.
Not only was my food delicious, my cocktail the paper tiger was one of my five to cocktails, anywhere, ever! This is nice quiet spot for couples or small get togethers. Loved the Christmas decorations.
… moreJacci Grillo Noto
We went to the Newport Hour, the Vanderbilt’s version of Happy Hour on a Friday night this winter. We got the first seats at the bar which filled up quickly.
The mixologists were awesome. Drinks were delicious. We tried several from their curated menu. The ambiance is great. The classy, classic setting combines history with modern menu twists.
The anchovy toast was magical, oysters fresh & delicious, bread and butter was dreamy.
We were a mix of couples, & friends.
… moreVellentie fam Vellentie
Three in my party dined here and all had an amazing meal. The quality of the food was outstanding. We started with shrimp cocktail, smoke haddock croquettes, and garden salad. All excellent. The main courses consisted of duck which was cooked perfectly as was the ribeye for two. I selected the Frenzy Sauvignon Blanc and was very pleased. For dessert we tried collectively the sticky toffee pudding. It was a spice cake with coffee ice cream and a caramel base. All in all the ambience was excellent and staff was good as well.
… moreHeather R
We had such a great experience at the Vanderbilt dining room. The atmosphere was dark and moody in the best way — it gave off a true old money vibe that made the whole night feel a little more special. We started with raw oysters, clams, and Old Bay cocktail shrimp, and everything was sooo good — super fresh and flavorful. We also split a Caesar salad (because why not?) before diving into our main dinner, which we picked off the specials list: steak frites, cooked perfectly medium rare. Every bite was delicious. Already looking forward to coming back!
… moreAllan DiSimone
When you want to escape the tourist riff raf of Newport and enjoy an elegant old world dining room, look no further than here. The ambiance is 1st class, without being pretentious and quiet where you can actually hold a conversation over dinner. The cocktails we started off with were all expertly made, I had the sweet heat while my friend ordered the nomadic old fashioned and my wife ordered the paper tiger. For food we had 2 Royal’s(burgers) and they were ligit, so so good. My wife had the Harry’s Bar Ham & Gruyère, very, very good. Not cheap, but you get what you pay for.
… moreBrooks Jones
I made reservations and visited for brunch with my family. Quite a charming resort and dining area, wonderfully decorated and had a very welcoming feel. The brunch was very good and the cocktails were outstanding. The service was impeccable, and the staff was incredibly friendly. I will certainly visit this place again for a meal and hopefully stay the weekend in the near future.
… moreAda Kiugo
Dining at The Vanderbilt in Newport, Rhode Island, offers a luxurious and memorable experience. The historic mansion-turned-boutique hotel features elegant dining spaces, including a formal dining room, a casual conservatory, and a stunning rooftop bar with views of Newport Harbor. The service one server was not quite friendly for us but overall was ok.
The menu showcases fresh, locally sourced ingredients with a mix of classic and contemporary dishes. The extensive wine list, creative cocktails, and craft beers complement the food offerings. The fries are way too salty need to ask for water again and again. The server never ask how to cook meat, and serves very well-cooked meat.
While dining at The Vanderbilt is on the pricier side, the exceptional quality of the food, service, and ambiance makes it worth the cost, especially for special occasions or casual.
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