For our last brunch on Sunday, we traveled to Castle Hill and were seated in a private room with windows facing the ocean. Mimosas flowed freely. The cappuccino's were perfection. For our 3 courses, we were served Vegetable Toast, Lobster Roll with fries, and a Pear Honey Torte. Very filling. The lobster was fresh and chunky on the bun without a lot of mayo. Lovely place with a patio out back. read more

The Dining Room at Castle Hill Inn - American Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

Christmas brunch at Castle Hill was perfect! From the host stand, to service/staff and food. Had a wonderful time celebrating with my family with a perfect view of the water by the window. At the end of our meal, individually wrapped treats were given to each person to take home. Such a cute gesture. read more

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Obviously the views are awesome. I went on a weekday and it was still packed. It's valet parking but it's free. There is a big outdoor bar and a smaller bar for the lawn area, I wish there was more chairs only drawback, very cool spot to grab drink read more

The Dining Room at Castle Hill Inn - The lawn - American Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

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We ate in the dining room one night and the bar area another night -both were wonderful! The vibes and the servers were great. The food was impeccable! My boyfriend and I had the best burger we've ever had here at the bar and we sometimes joke about taking the two hour ride just to get one of their burgers. Castle Hill is gorgeous and was a great stay! I can't wait to go back read more

You're paying high prices for the view and location French fries were just okay Ceviche was flavorless Burger was mediocre Lobster roll was small. Service was okay from everyone else besides our waitress was Marissa and she did an awesome job. Won't be coming back because the $$$$ prices compared to the low quality food just isn't going to do it for me. Beautiful spot to just go sit and have drinks with some friends, but go spend your money somewhere that will blow your mind with taste. Spending a lot of money to be basically on top of the people next to you, and have an okay food experience. Unfortunately I wasn't blown away because it was just OKAY. read more

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Oh my goodness, this place is absolutely MAGICAL. We were graciously invited here by some friends who were staying at Castle Hill Inn, and it was truly a one of a kind dining experience. The long, winding driveway lead us to Castle Hill Inn, tucked away on its own special piece of the coast. The sprawling lawn overlooking the water was perfectly manicured and filled with folks enjoying cocktails on lawn chairs and taking in the views. We were promptly sat in the stunning dining room that was filled with windows so we could continue to enjoy the scenic views while enjoying dinner. Dinner service is a six course menu which highlights local produce, seafood, and artisanal producers in the area, which was really wonderful to see. My courses went as follows: -Local vegetables -Maine polenta -Lobster -Beef -Selected cheeses -Chocolate ice cream I could go on and on about each course, but the short version is that every single one was exceptional! Our server did a fantastic job guiding us through each item on the menu and the sourcing behind each ingredient. It was such a lovely (and filling!) evening. Although I feel like this was a once in a lifetime dining opportunity, I would love to come back again one day. read more

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Still my favorite restaurant of all time. I have been coming here for the past 8 years and all in all everything is impeccable. Carl and Nick have been my main servers and they are awesome. They are friendly, knowledgeable, and know why it's called the hospitality industry. They currently have a 6 course tasting menu and wine pairing to boot. Food is always great. Wine pairings are a must. It's going to be a memorable night. Prices have certainly gone up. As most things have. But I will continue to go to Castle Hill as I still see value in what I get. read more

The Dining Room at Castle Hill Inn - I totally forgot what this was. - American Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

For the prices here ... meh. It's more one of those places for well-to-do locals to be seen and those with bank accounts to match their egos to work the room. There are several dining areas. Off season, when we stayed, the dining area open was an oval room with windows that had water views. The windows were foggy and needed a cleaning but you could still see the blue water. The real reason foe my mediocre/average rating was the food. I am not rating this based on value, as that is subjective, although I will admit that the prices here are hefty in a pre-pandemic midtown Manhattan sort of way. But rather ... the food was just a bit bland and blah. We had the roast pork, lobster roll and clam chowder. The standout dish was the pork. It was prepared 'wedding food' style ... and thankfully they mentioned it comes a bit pink, and we asked it to be cooked through. The lobster roll didn't seem entirely fresh tasting and had a bit of a fishy smell. It was 100% claw meat with no tail meat. Dissapointing as the tail is so much sweeter and more flavorful. The dry roll took away from the lobster, sucking the taste away, and the fried shallots on top were the best part of the dish. Chowder was unremarkable and stingy with the clams. Overall, our lunch was as expensive as a nice dinner in Newport, with the lobster roll alone coming to $50, after tax. The drinks (beers and wines) were equally pricy. $40 for 2 average glasses of rose. The beer list is curated well and they had a good selection of local beer. We knew we were getting into pricy territory ... and would have been fine with that, if the food tasted good! Eating here is almost unavoidable if you are staying in the inn, however given the hubbub around this hotel and its Relais e Chateau status, we expected much better food from a taste and presentation standpoint. The rest of the inn is fine. read more

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Great option for lunch when I came with my cousin. The burger was definitely the standout for me (surprisingly) but the fries unfortunately did not hit the spot (were not hot or flavored enough). The other items were ordered were clam chowder (good), heirloom tomatoes (also good), and the halibut (ironically the best part for me were the scallops that came with the dish). I will say the portion sizes of our dishes were much larger than I expected. Our server was really nice and it's prime location with a beautiful view. I definitely recommend checking it out in the area but it's not a place I need to go to all the time. read more

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Clearly one of the top spots in Newport for "fine" dining! We had a 5:30 PM seating with friends. 3-course pre-fixe ($92/head) with many choices. We were "dressy casual". Service by Carl and his team was exemplary. We all has a round of cocktails - all well done. One of us had the second wine flight with the meal ("Wines with Altitude" - this was the only misstep of the night - the first wine was a Sicilian white that did not work with the pork belly appetizer); others had a glass of wine with the entree. Appetizers - pork belly (one of the best), beet salad, tuna, and their special pasta - all winners. Entrees - NY strip, venison loin, bass, and halibut. All well prepared and quality ingredients. And portions were right sized. Desserts - chocolate Yuzu, pear souffle, cheeses ($9 supplement), and pumpkin mousse. No issues here! Damages with holiday tip for 4 was $740. A memorable evening. Food 5/5 Service 5/5 Value 4/5 (well priced but it wasn't a bargain and we weren't expecting it to be) Cleanliness 5/5 Noise 3/5 )lively but you could talk) Decor 4/5 read more

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We have enjoyed Castle hill dinning room many times. Every time it Exceeded our expectations! The view is spectacular. The food is top notch service Is outstanding ! read more

The Dining Room at Castle Hill Inn - American Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

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My friends and I came here for brunch back in October and it was lovely. The dining room is very pretty with great views of the property and water. We shared the French onion dip for an appetizer and it was so good, I could've eaten it with a spoon. For my main dish I had the chopped salad with chicken and I've been dreaming about it ever since. The dressing was a ranch vinaigrette and I've been craving it ever since. Everyone who worked here was very attentive and very friendly. I would come back here in a second the next time I'm in Newport. read more

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We love the Sunday Brunch. Great choices, Wonderful views and great food. Drinks are also very good.

Definitely a 5 star dining experience! We did the tasting menu for our mini moon which highlighted a lot of squash given the season. Highlights were the squash and crab soup and the venison. The menu allows for optionality which was perfect for my husband who is a picky eater. He could go with the tortellini and beets, whereas I opted for the seafood options like the oysters and lobster. Dario and the staff also threw in some off menu treats like prosecco, extra desserts and apple cider + gooseberry preserves for the road. Definitely a splurge for a special occasion but well worth it given the 5 star experience! read more

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Came for dinner on 5/2 for a special occasion. The experience was first class from start to finish. Our car was valet parked and there was no waiting for our 630 reservation. The hostess gave us a great table near the fireplace with a sunset view (it was cloudy and rainy today) its the gesture. After we were seated we were greeted by our wait staff Alex and Nick who were attentive to our every need. We had the chef tasting 6 course dinner: 1st two courses were Parsnip & rabbit; 2nd two courses were Nishilke rice & lobster; the dessert courses were Chocolate & canelo. The food was excellent! Alex and Nick were amazing! read more

The Dining Room at Castle Hill Inn - 6 course chef's tasting dinner - American Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

The dining room is often closed for lunch in summer but reopens for service when it becomes too cold for the Lawn restaurant to remain open. It is always a treat to have a leisurely lunch here when you can. We took advantage of Newport Restaurant Week menus and they hit it out of the park. We had the steak frites and the swordfish. Both delicious, substantial portions but not overwhelming. Server was top notch as CH guests have learned to expect. Don't miss. read more

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We did the 6 course tasting menu. We celebrated our one year anniversary here. They really went out of their way to make us feel special by giving us a glass of champagne to start with and a jar of gooseberry jam to take home. Our server, Alex was so kind, friendly and knowledgeable of each course. We were seated in the room where you had the view of the bridge. It was just a magical night from start to finish! It was so classy and romantic! Each course was delicious. read more

We picked this place based on its rating in the top 100 restaurants in the US for 2018. Hubby brought us there as a surprise for my birthday, and we were there at 6pm on a Friday night We were seated promptly, and the oval dining room was about halfway full. After looking over the three menu options of 3/4 course or the chef's tasting menu, we and seemingly everyone else opted for the tasting menu. Once we ordered, the dining room filled up, and by the time bread was brought around all tables were full. We tried the cheese bread and the anadama breads, along with some softened butter topped with fruit and herbs. Our table staff began with some issues deciding what cutlery we needed and fumbled a few times with bringing and taking items away which seemed clumsy for such an establishment. First course was amuse bouche of uni pana cotta with smoked oyster and was very intense. After that we had the incredible roasted Chestnut soup, which was in the top ten best soups I've ever had. Unfortunately, that was the highlight of the evening, and everything went down from there. Gnocchi stuffed with figs was next, which was a surprising taste and texture combination, but was very soggy and lacked any toothsome bite one might want. Butter poached lobster with cauliflower was the seafood dish, and hubby's was delicate but mine was overcooked and rubbery which was disappointing. The beef dish was one of the worst dishes of the night, and was mushy and bloody, with little flavor. There was then the cheese dish, with toasted brioche, and then a lemon palate cleanser. I hoped for a light in the end of the tunnel with desert but truthfully it was the worst course. I had the sticky toffee pudding which was tepid and bland, hubby had the lemon souffle which was beautiful but very dense and eggy rather than light and fluffy. They also brought out a birthday cake circle which was mostly frosting, and then some truffles which were underwhelming. One of the worst parts of the evening was the pace and attention to the dinner. Despite being seated before half the tables, we were among the last to receive our dishes. Over half our courses arrived after tables around us on the same seating, and it made my better half quite mad. It was also unnerving to see the table teams dropping cutlery, shuffle around plates, and awkwardly readjust placement of plates that were already served. With the rating and price point of this restaurant, I had much higher expectations. The food was lackluster, service was lagging and attention to detail was that of a much lower rated restaurant. Overall, a huge let-down, and I would urge people looking for a fine dining experience to look elsewhere. read more

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I have been coming here for many years and the amazing views and ambiance has always been matched by impeccable food. No longer. On my recent visit the only option was a tasting menu that the entire table had to agree on...no one could choose their own dishes. As if this lack of variety wasn't enough each plate was smaller than the last, they served a literal slice of wagyu...it was probably 2 ounces. The price is very high at $135 pp and does not include wine. This was overall a poor experience and I will not be back until significant changes are made. read more

The Dining Room at Castle Hill Inn - A poor excuse for a dessert - American Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

I have been to this restaurant 5 or so times in the past 10 years. My most recent dining experience was by far the worst. The new menu is very strange and no one in our party was excited about the fact that we all had to choose the same items off the menu. The foie gras was the best item we had of the night. The beef was not very good at all and it was served so rare that it was almost raw. The lobster was undercooked as well. The portions were incredibly small aside from dessert which everyone gets two of. I love dessert but the ratio was way off here. We also all really disliked the carrot dessert which came with an actual carrot on the plate. I really do appreciate the creativity of the new menu but the execution was poor. read more

Excellent setting, excellent service, excellent food. If you are in Newport, then I would highly recommend visiting this place as it is really beautiful, historic, and serves excellent foot. Sure it can get crowded during season and weekends, but if you get lucky, and get in, then the wait is worth it. I had the lobster roll and it was outstanding. read more

The hubby and I had a gift card to Newport Restaurant Group. We are glad we used it here. We weren't sure if we'd have dinner here. We had stopped at the lawn and planned to go to one of their other restaurants in Newport. I had the chicken with tomatoes and burrata. This was a great deal seeing that the burrata app was $20 and this meal came with a generous piece. The chicken, tomato and cheese mixture was great. Very summery and light. The hubby had the scallops with polenta. He was very happy with his dish. The polenta had so many levels of flavor. Overall, pricing was not bad at all. We truly enjoyed our dinner here. read more

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This review is solely based on my two visits during Restaurant Week. My first visit was in November of 2017 during Restaurant Week; I had gone with a few ladies I regularly have lunch with and my friend was able to get us a table for lunch. As a few of us arrived early, we gathered at the bar for a pre-lunch drink; I was pregnant at the time so I couldn't partake in the alcohol but did have a mocktail of sorts that was pretty good. Once everyone in our party arrived, we were seated and got underway. I got the clam chowder, Angus burger, and the apple parfait for the prix fixe lunch. I remember the chowder being not the best I've had but tasty; the burger was pretty good too; but the apple parfait was the highlight of the meal. No complaints on service, was top notch from start to finish. My most recent visit for Restaurant Week 2018 was better than last year's visit. Now with a baby in tow, my husband and I decided to have lunch here as my husband has never been and has been wanting to for months. The prix fixe menu was changed this year; for $20, you get an entree and dessert, with appetizers for an extra charge. The husband and I were both a bit peckish so we ordered appetizers; I went for the steamed mussels, while the husband went for the beef carpaccio. The mussels were cooked to perfection in a tomato-butter sauce and came with thick bread slices to scoop up the sauce; I just wish I had a bit more bread to scoop up the tomato sauce since it was so tasty! The flavor reminded me of cioppino seafood stew. Although one of the mussels came closed up so I couldn't eat that one...that was my one small gripe. As for the main dish, I got the grilled salmon; it came with brussels sprouts, sweet potato puree, and a bacon vinaigrette. I'm not a big fan of brussels sprouts but the way they were prepared here made me like them! Really couldn't taste the bacon in the vinaigrette but it went well with the puree and salmon. As for dessert, I went with the flourless chocolate torte while my husband went for the s'mores parfait. While I liked my torte, I had a twinge of regret not getting the parfait after my husband let have a taste...he ended up getting full halfway through dessert so I got the rest! *LOL* The service this time was amazing (s/o to our server, Patrick)! We had our 9-month old with us and was happy for most of the meal, Patrick was very sweet with our child and even said my baby was among the most well behaved babies he's ever seen, even though my child was testing out the loudness of his voice a few times *LOL* - aside from that, my water glass was never more than half-empty and never felt rushed during the meal. I was a bit wary bringing the baby along as this place is more upscale (and more quiet) than my usual eating spots but service was welcoming and excellent from start to finish! We're due to move away in a few months but hoping to make another visit to Castle Hill again before then as this most recent experience was superb! Two thumbs way up! read more

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We were staying at the hotel for the weekend and I notified the staff and chef the week prior to our stay about being vegan and kids that are gluten free and lactose intolerant. I was immediately asked on the phone when I mentioned vegan "is that a necessity?" Seriously? He reassured me the chef could accommodate us after that obnoxious question and would email me some alternatives ahead of time to review. I never received an email. On the day of our 11:30 am Easter brunch reservation, we did take advantage of the complimentary breakfast at 8am since our kids get up early and are always hungry. The breakfast was great and there were options for us all. However, when we went back for our brunch reservation ($85 p/person) all dressed up for Easter and ready to celebrate, we felt uncomfortable after mentioning our dietary restrictions and the waitstaff was annoyed at our requests, going back to ask the chef what alternatives they could give us. After hearing the only option was a squash sandwich, we got up and politely excused ourselves in shock as to how a chef at an upscale venue could not provide options based on our needs after calling ahead of time to bring it to their attention to prepare accordingly. I'm sorry, if a squash sandwich as an entree for an $85 p/person Easter brunch is the best you can do, I completely understand why the staff I spoke to ahead of time ask if it was a "necessity." They need to expand their pallet and remember not everyone shares the same beliefs when it comes to what they eat. The older woman in charge of the Easter brunch was not nice about it and if she was able to put her nose down for a minute to understand the guests needs or been just a hair empathetic, I would of felt differently about the situation. But with two young kids dressed up for Easter brunch all excited for this time and having contacted the restaurant prior to our arrival, this type of behavior is inexcusable. read more

This place was spectacular! Old New England inn vibe was great. The wine list is fantastic and the service was impeccable. Expect to take your time. The pace is very slow, which was what we were looking for. I would highly recommend trying the caviar service. It's a unique presentation and I won't spoil the surprise. The duck was a standout dish, which should in no way suggest that anything else would disappoint. I can't stress the wine list or the value of their list enough. In some instances they have 20-30 year old wines priced well below what a consumer could purchase them for today. So if you're looking to daringly treat your table to a wine with a comma in the price tag, this is the place to do it! read more

Castle Hill is a place I've dreamed about going to since moving to Newport. I finally got the chance to go the other week with my boyfriend. We went early so that we could sit on the lawn and enjoy a drink prior to our reservations. The view is unlike any other with a beautiful look at the bridge and boats wandering by. The drinks were also great, I enjoyed the blueberry lemonade and my boyfriend had a beer. I highly recommend coming early as the lawn seat fill up quick on a summer weekend. My next recommendation is booking in advance if you are coming on the weekend, as the restaurant fills up fast. For our meal my boyfriend and I split a cheese plate, mussels, chowder, filet lignin and a lobster roll. Everything was outstanding especially the mussels and filet mignon! As far as wine, our waitress recommended the Quilt Cabernet Sauvignon which was very good. I highly recommend this place if you are visiting Newport or just looking for a place to have a nice dinner. It is a little pricey but trust me it's worth it. read more

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I've been dining at Castle Hill for about 6 years now, and it only gets better with time. Although some of my menu favorites have been phased out over the years, they have been replaced with other fantastic dishes. I prefer lunch and brunch because the food is fantastic and the prices are more reasonable than dinner. Brunch is only served on Sundays, but at a bonus with your meal you get to enjoy some fabulous live jazz music. There's plenty of outdoor seating with panoramic views, but even on rainy days, the indoor dining room has plenty of windows with views of the bay. The food is consistently wonderful. I haven't had a single disappointing meal here in 6 years. I've dined on everything from steamed mussels and poached lobster to eggs Benedict and fish sandwiches. The cheese plates are fantastic as well, and change regularly. The only less than stellar experience at Castle Hill has been with the desserts I tried recently. The lemon meringue and s'mores parfait were both intended for single servings, but were incredibly sweet, especially the s'mores one. I shared them both with my sister, and we couldn't polish off the s'mores one at all. With that said, Castle Hill still gets 5 stars for 6 years of incredible meals. A couple overly sweet desserts are not enough to deter me from visiting, but it's just something to keep in mind :) read more

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Had an amazing time at Castle Hill Inn! It was a bit chilly for July but the views made it worth it. We ordered the bruschetta, crab dip, oysters, fish tacos, the fish in chips, lobster and peanut butter pie for dessert. Everything was immaculate! The bruschetta was my fav appetizer as it was an interesting take on the dish- it included corn! read more

The Dining Room at Castle Hill Inn - The lawn - American Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

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Good but slow food service, mediocre food but with a beautiful view. Come here if you want the classic Rhode Island seafood. Oh did I mention the view? I felt like a million bucks. Forbes named this one of the finest four star dining properties in the world. I think Forbes should stick to business articles and not food. We ordered the following: New England clam chowder - amazing, get it. They got this right from the the thickness to the flavor, to the clams Rhode Island calamari- good flavor, smaller portion, lots of cherry pepper relish, a bit too many in proportion to the calamari Native oysters- fresh and good Red Chile glazed shrimp po boy- not exactly a definition of a PO boy which is typically fried. Imagine a Spicey general tsaos chicken from a Chinese restaurant. Add shrimp instead of chicken. Then put it in a weak excuse of a "French roll". Then you have this dish, my god it was a disaster. The glaze was too sweat and the spice did not match well with the bread. This dish alone brought my review down 1 star Pat lafrieda brisket burger - plain burger on a plain bread with plain toppings. No nonsense, "average student" burger. I guess that's what you get for ordering a burger in Newport. Lobster roll - they got this right, simple. Don't expect a flashy lobster roll with gold flakes, etc etc. just expect, well. A lobster roll that's fresh. The chips were amazing and a good choice to pair with the lobster roll. read more

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The one star rating is only for the food. We went yesterday for Valentine's day and had amazing service. We stopped in at the bar first and had two martinis with Adam (bartender) such a great guy, very professional and friendly. We had too many servers to name when we were in the restaurant, but they were all very attentive and friendly, it was a great experience as far as service. Now for the food... Seriously, some of the worst food we've ever had in Newport. We live half of the year in Newport, half of the year in Portland OR. We love to cook, and we love to eat!! We've eaten many times outside on the lawn during the summer, we've had great experiences with both food and service, so last night for our Valentine's meal, we were very disappointed. They were offering a $92/person Valentine's day three course meal. For the first course, I chose the oysters on the half shell. They came out WARM... gross.. Oysters should be served on a bed of ice, chilled, period. They had a weird apple, fruit type of topping that was so odd and ill fitting, bring on the cocktail sauce or mignonette, not some dry apple bits... that was the first flag. My husband had the crab ravioli for the first course, it was decent, dry, and cold (unlike the oysters lol) but it was just very marginal. For our entrees, I chose the grilled lobster, since I hadn't had lobster in months, I was very excited. It sounded delicious. It wasn't. Three small pieces of dry, ammonia smelling lobster, with raw, cold carrots??? WHAT? Raw carrots underneath three tiny, dry pieces of lobster. Where was the sauce? I should have asked for drawn butter, everything's better in warm butter, but the dining room got really busy and our servers were running around, let's just say I didn't finish it. Thank goodness they have really good focaccia and home made rolls with honey and butter, that kept me going. My husband had the duck, it was supposed to be a peking, crispy duck with foie gras. It was cold, mealy and soggy, once again, no sauce. It was barely mediocre, but better than my lobster. So disappointing. When you do the math, each course would have been $30... I don't mind paying for good food, but this food was so not worthy. The desert round was good, I got a raspberry tart, and my husband got the chocolate souffle, they were decent, not amazing flavor, but good enough to finish most of them. I guess we had high expectations, this is Castle Hill after all, but for a meal that cost us $340.00 gulp, that was beyond heart breaking. I guess we should have just stuck to a cheeseburger at the bar, or even a lobster roll, but I guess the lobster roll wasn't that great last night either, after speaking with a guest who was having it while we had our martinis, he said it had no flavor, but it looked really good. And french fries, I love french fries!! We wanted to splurge, it was a special night, our anniversary and Valentine's day, usually we don't spend that much on one dinner, but we splurged. It was not worth it at all. We were starving when we got home, we made some Annie's organic mac and cheese, sadly that was the best thing we had that night. Thank goodness for martinis and champagne, we at least had a good buzzzzz.... I don't know who's in the kitchen these days, but I hope they read this. This is not the experience guests who seek out Castle Hill want. read more

Breathtaking views greet you and provide a great backdrop for any meal. We ate an amazing lunch here on Saturday during restaurant week. We started with beet salad, new England clam chowder, and spiced apple soup. Everything was delicious. The chowder was a good competitor for the best we've ever had. Next, we had turkey sandwiches, a lobster roll, and cheeseburger. Everything was excellent, except the fries which were slightly soggy. My lobster roll was especially delish with huge lumps of claw meat!!! Finally, desserts were very good as well....apple tart and cheesecake parfait. Yum. Beautiful lunch and a lovely drive along the ocean to get here....a must while visiting newport. read more

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Decided to stop by here for the views and some food/drinks. We ordered the oysters, calamari, clam chowder, and carnitas. All were delicious and the presentation was nice. I also ordered the Bramble Smash cocktail and was impressed at how the flavors worked together. It was sweet with a smooth finish. The service outdoors was okay and the lawn area does get fully packed quickly so we weren't able to sit over there. read more

The Dining Room at Castle Hill Inn - American Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

My family loved it here! We had a beautiful evening in a beautiful dining room overlooking a gorgeous sunset of the bay. I totally understand the hype :) Overall, from a food perspective - it wasn't anything out of this world. The burrata appetizer was easily the best thing we got along with the corn bread. I recommend sticking to the seafood options and avoiding the burger. Definitely get the fries on the side :) read more

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Oh we had high expectations for this iconic Inn. We love coming here to sip on a cocktail and take in that gorgeous view in the summer and fall. We've had so many great memories here over the years. The food used to be so good!! We ate in the dining room for a recent birthday celebration, it was Valentine's Day l, but it's also our twin daughters birthday. It's a special night for all of us, and we thought we'd splurge by taking them to castle Hill dining room. We all go dressed up, which has been rare since COVID, sweatpants seemed to be our norm... but we wanted a treat. We ordered from their prix-fixe menu. My daughters both ordered the grilled lobster entree. Ugh, we could smell how off they were as soon as our dear server put the plates down in front of them. I couldn't quite place the unappetizing smell, but my daughter Jenny said it smelled like bleach. My husband ran a catering company for 20 years, he told us that when lobsters are "past" their prime, they have an ammonia/bleach smell to them and should not be served. On top of the unappealing smell, they were cold and dry. Served on a bed of cold, tough carrots. What a strange thing to serve grilled lobster on. Absolutely no sauce, we did ask for some hot butter but the lobster was too old, even butter couldn't mask the old, bleach taste and smell. I asked our sweet server if we could get them a cheeseburger, and fries, I explained what happened, that it was their birthday and he brought out two cheeseburgers with fries not too long after. That was so nice. But the cheeseburgers were ice cold and the fries were soggy, also cold. My husband ordered the steak with truffle shavings (a special add on) the truffle tasted and smelled like old dog food, I kid you not. Truffle should smell like... truffles, they're pungent and extraordinary if you know truffles, these were awful. I ordered the Peking duck and it came out rubbery. Peking duck should be crispy and have a delicious sauce, once again cold and NO Sauce!! The oysters on the half shell were odd as well, they were served luke warm and had a dry fruit type of topping, no mignonette, no house made cocktail sauce. I just don't get it. How can the food at Castle Hill, one of the most iconic Inns in all of Newport have chefs like this? The food should be outstanding! It really used to be. We spent more on this one dinner than we have in over two years, and it was the worst food we've ever had. read more

Rating the tasting menu. 2 stars for the impeccable service however the food completely missed the mark. It's a tasting menu so we expected the courses to come and be bite sized but each bite should to be amazing... We had to stick to fully cooked options so that limited the app section. The wheat berry salad was prob the highlight of the meal. Which isn't saying much. Beet option wasn't tasty and ended up leaving most on the plate. It somehow had a bleach taste to it. Wagu was great but it was not hot. All components together on the plate made for a well balanced dish. Bass was dry and did not break up with a fork! There were pockets of saltiness with the other components on the dish which made it not cohesive. Through out the night things randomly had bleach smells to them. Since this happened more than once during the night , I am not sure if it was the food or the way the utensils were cleaned/stored. Strawberry desert was sugar soup and the star of the night was the carrot desert. I wish everything during the night was just as good. Dinner for two with two drinks was 400$ and for Newport this is 2-3x the cost of dinner at some great local spots. Service was excellent, most people including the staff are in ties and/or dinner jackets, great wine list , but the food just missed the mark. I will go back just for drinks on the lawn. read more

We have loved Castle Hill for years. We got engaged at the lighthouse in 2017. We have dined on the patio and lawn multiple times, always with a perfectly amazing experience. We took our kids there for a short trip a few years ago after we got engaged and had brunch in the dining room and it was wonderful. So, on our honeymoon, where else would we want to go? We were given a Castle Hill gift card for a wedding gift. We booked the only room left on short notice. On the first night, we decided to have dinner in the dining room. Our room cost was over 3/4 of our gift card, so we thought let's use the balance for dinner, knowing it wouldn't cover it all. When we checked in, we made the dinner reservation and they took the gift card to charge the room, then returned it to us. We figured that was because there was $ left on it. We arrived at dinner to find that they only offered a 6-course meal. Each course had only two options. We wanted very few of them but chose something for each as we had no choice. That's on us. We should have looked it up first and we did not. That was disappointing because there wasn't much on the menu that we liked. My husband ordered his drink -rum on ice. The Maitre' de said "You mean neat?" We didn't know what that meant. My husband said "on the rocks. Ice". He shot us a very condescending look when he had to explain what neat meant to clarify his drink order. Very rude. We enjoyed some of the courses but not most. The dining room was seating every other table and most tables were full. Many people served us, poured our wine, and the waiters spoke to us in very low voices, very quietly, as each dish was served. We could barely hear what they were saying. When the bill came, we gave the Maitre' de the gift card and a credit card. We told him there is a little left on the gift card, use the credit card for the balance. He returned into the dining room, and in a very deep, loud voice, announced to the entire room that "there is nothing on this gift card". People turned to look, and we were mortified. He should have bent down to us and said quietly and privately that there was no balance on the gift card. He did not. We could not believe it. How unprofessional, rude and inconsiderate he was. What a terrible experience. This was the first night of our honeymoon. When we left, he was at the front desk talking to the manager. We voiced our displeasure that he had just announced to the entire room in a loud voice that there was no $ on the gift card and told him how embarrassed we were. We had given him a credit card too. He offered no apology, and the manager standing behind the counter didn't either. The food was disappointing, the waiters' service was fantastic, but the Maitre' de made the entire experience awful. This is supposed to be the utmost in dining venues. The food was nowhere near worth the price, and the treatment we received was beyond rude and disrespectful. Our wonderful Castle Hill memories are shot. We will not be back. read more

Such a lovely place! Came here during Restaurant Week and would love to come back for their "regular" menu. The food was delicious and well-portioned, the service was friendly, and the view/grounds are beautiful. read more

The food is way overpriced. $85 for 3 courses, I was expecting fine cuisine which wasn't the case. One of the starter was 6 oysters to give you an idea... The venue, view, sunset and service were all amazing though! read more

Excellent meal! Out of the handful of fine dining restaurants in Rhode Island that have earned 4 Diamonds from AAA, this is my second favorite, ahead of the Spiced Pear (also in Newport), but behind COAST in Watch Hill, which is the only other Rhode Island restaurant to also earn 4 or more stars from Forbes. Regardless of which of these three aforementioned restaurants you choose, you can't go wrong in terms of a memorable dinner and wine pairing, though the Castle Hill Inn is, by far, the most over-the-top in terms of true elegance and perhaps most representative of New England cuisine taken to a haute extreme. Located in a restored Victorian mansion built in 1875 on a secluded cliff overlooking scenic Narragansett Bay, the Dining Room offers an opportunity for a picture-perfect view of the majestic Newport Bridge, sailboats lazily floating by the property, and a spectacular sunset if dining at dusk. The Dining Room's wine list has over 800 selections, and the food is prepared in the kitchen of Executive Chef Lou Rossi, a New England Culinary Institute graduate who established himself by working under Thomas Keller at "Per Se" in Manhattan. For my meal, I enjoyed a mostly native Rhode Island take on spring seasonal cuisine delivered over six courses (four savory, one cheese, one dessert) and individual wine pairings for each course. An amuse bouche featuring green apples and goat cheese was offered, in addition to butter-kissed Parker House mini-rolls, after-meal petit fours (chocolate truffles and pralines), a granita and meringue-based palate cleanser, and a parting gift of a jar of gooseberry preserves made on-premises. The cost of the dégustation was $110, and the wine pairing was an additional $65. The wine was a tremendous bargain, in my opinion, as it featured several quality pours, my favorite pairing of which was the "Hedges Family Estate Cuvée Marcel Dupont Syrah" of Columbia Valley (2013) poured for my "Seared Duck Breast" course. The duck itself, by the way? Perfect. Bold-tasting but in the best of ways, a large piece of flavor-packed roasted skin pulled off to the side to be savored separately, all aided and abetted by an umami-boosting mushroom consommé. Chef Rossi is clearly interested in east-west food mashups, and this was best represented on his tasting menu with the "Savory Bread Dumplings," featuring dumplings and German cheese floating in a charred onion broth reminiscent of Vietnamese pho. I would argue the cracker-like dumplings were too sweet, but the broth was liquid heaven. If straws weren't nearly outlawed these days, I would have asked for one to sip up every last drop of onion broth in the bowl. My favorite course was the "Grilled Yellowfin Tuna," one of the best dishes I've had this year. It is a true standout, perhaps because the flavors reminded me a little of the Portuguese grandma food I grew up on in nearby New Bedford: a hearty purée of red cabbage with "bacon juice," a crispy piece of toast with a custardy inside, and a nice chunk of near-raw sushi-grade tuna belly. It is incredible that they made a dish that at once was so fresh and seemingly also tasting and smelling like it had been cooking all day. Service was warm and mostly on-point. There were a few minor misfires, such as my second course coming out a bit on top of my first course, and I only mention it because when you're dining at restaurants at this level, these small things matter. Nonetheless, the sophisticated, charming setting cures nearly all other trivial issues I may have observed. This is the best fine dining restaurant in a mansion-dotted city known for fine things. You won't regret coming here for an upscale and luxurious multi-course meal. Food/Décor/Service: 4.6/4.9/4.4 read more

What a feast! We dined during restaurant week and had the 3 course menu which was fantastic. Every course was fantastic but I especially enjoyed the salmon with bok choi and black rice. Desserts were decadent without being overly rich and the drinks flowed effortlessly! The service was fantastic. Warm, friendly and intuitive without being smothering and forced. Roll all of this into a warm, coat environment and you have the perfect spot for a special meal. read more

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