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    Castle Hill Inn

    4.1 (511 reviews)
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    Alissa D.

    This is a lovely place to celebrate and have a date night. We have only tried the "Lawn at Castle Hill" which is their outdoor patio. It's pricey- but quality food and service and an incredible view and ambiance. We enjoyed the acoustic singer for background music and thoroughly enjoyed a quintessential New England summer evening. I enjoyed the lobster roll and my husband loved his steak (and appreciated the care for his gluten allergy). Our only critique was the crudités and dip trio. The dips were lovely but veggies were disappointing and bottom of the box gluten free crackers (all cracked and even had the "do not eat" absorbing packet still in there). Recommend skipping that appetizer, but everything else was great.

    Castle Inn

    A must view. Only spent our time outside, but that's what we're there for. Pro tip- ate lunch at the bar and smiled from ear to ear as we split a cold lobster and tasty burger. The view was the bonus. Finish your lunch occupying one of approximately 300 white Adirondack chairs. Close your eyes and you are watching America's cup. Picture postcard day!

    Isabel K.

    Do not miss. Rent a bike, ride around ocean drive, grab a cocktail at their outdoor lawn bar and sit in their first come first serve Adirondack chairs and enjoy the view. The Oaxacan glow was delicious.

    Sunset
    Malisa R.

    Absolutely magical. I came here for a clam bake with my coworkers. This was truly a magical experience and the best meal I have ever had with my company. We rolled in via trolleys to be greeted with multiple drink options. I started off with the rose which because my drink of the night. There were strolling appetizers which included tuna tartare and lamb lollipops (my favorites)! After drinks, I strolled down to the water to watch the sailboats, enjoy the sunset, and learn about the clam bake process. After the food finished baking and the employees shared the history, our clams, lobsters, and more were taken to the dining area. The dining area was incredible. Opened air tent with views of the ocean. In addition to this incredible venue, we had live music too. Dinner was served buffet style with clams, lobsters, potatoes, clam fritters, chowder, Boston baked beans, and more. I can't believe everyone got a lobster!! They were pre-cut which made it so much easier. After dinner, there was a dessert bar with homemade apple pie. This venue was perfect. Great for a wedding, party, or work event. Still on a high from this magical night.

    Plastic
    Evan L.

    The views were cool. You will pay about $20 a drink that aren't very good and I had plastic in my drink. Other than looking at the ocean, severally over rated.

    Mikaela L.

    Castle Hill Inn is GORGEOUS! The hotel is also beautiful, and the help from the valet and the hotel staff was amazing. The restaurant itself was good, not great. I got the classic blueberry cocktail that I had been hearing about: it was refreshing but nothing special. We got a salad to split, which had some delicious marinated beets. The favorite part of the meal was actually the roasted corn. It had a little kick to it which was delicious. The fish tacos and burger were pretty good, nothing too special write home about. The service was great the entire time. However, there were DOZENS of bees. It was super difficult to enjoy lunch with them constantly swarming food and drink. Honestly, it kinda ruined the experience. I hope they find a way to control that.

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    Jill S.

    We were visiting the area and family took us here for a drink and the view. The view alone was worth it. We had amazing martinis and spent the afternoon out on the lawn, enjoying the view. We didn't get a chance to try the food unfortunately - next time!

    Marieke S.

    A few years later.. still a wonderful experience. Came on a week day afternoon and sat on the deck overlooking the water. Delicious cocktail menu!!! We split the calamari and a creamy salmon or crab dip with home-made potato chips. The perfect summer light lunch!

    Blueberry lemonade (not good at all) and red sky at night (decent but incorrectly garnished). Do not recommend.
    Lisette R.

    For such a picturesque venue, we had higher expectations on quality control. The drinks tasted like watered-down juice, but that could be easily overlooked if not for the rude bartender. I ordered 2 drinks at the bar and before I could touch them, the garnish on one fell off. I politely asked for another garnish and the bartender proceeded to pick up the lemon that was on the table, and placed it into my drink. I asked for a new drink as that wasn't hygienic. He left me waiting while making other drinks then remade my drink hastily and without care and stated "no garnish". I politely said I'd like the garnish it's supposed to come with (need it for the pics!) and he gave me a wedge instead of a slice. I left a 20 percent tip but we will not return. 2 stars at the location is beautiful.

    Rose
    Josie W.

    Such a beautiful inn to visit! We went to Newport for a bachelorette and was the perfect spot to end our trip. We rented the blue chairs ($25/person) which if you have a large group I recommend but if there are only a few of you - you can try snagging one of the white chairs. Had a drink on the water and it was so fun watching the sailboats sail by.

    Sheila R.

    Our favorite place in Newport! We love coming here for lunch or sunset and dinner. This trip we stopped by for lunch and were seated in the front room on a beautiful day! It was restaurant week, but we chose the regular menu items today. Grilled cheese with butternut squash soup was good. We all prefer a sweeter profile for soup like apple/ginger/cardamom type flavors vs spicy with cumin... Chicken salad with fries was solid. My salad with lobster salad was absolutely delicious! Desserts were very good. Nice selection with different flavors. Service was very friendly, although a bit slow today! Just a great place to walk around or sit out and have a drink during the warmer months! Love it here!

    Brisket-Short Rib Burger
    John B.

    Beautiful place. Unfortunately it was early spring during a downpour. This spot exudes class. What a view!! Burger was a burger.

    Wine
    Sally X.

    We went to the Lawn Terrace - Bar at this hotel. Great view. Service was amazing and the ambiance great. We had wine and martinis. A great place to stop in for a drink while in Newport!

    Lobster roll on gluten-free bread

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    Ask the Community - Castle Hill Inn

    Hi, Are you serving Thanksgiving dinner this year? If so, do you have dining options, or just takeout? Thank you!

    Yes we are open on Thanksgiving Day! We're serving a three-course meal for $85/person. Right now we have just a few tables available so please give us a call to reserve if you'd like, 401-849-3800.… 

    Is there a place to get a drink here in the evening during the fall months like early November?

    Our Mansion Bar is open year round, in the evenings, with the exception of an annual hiatus the Inn takes for a few weeks each January.

    Is the property pet friendly?

    Good morning, Thank you for your inquiry. At this time our property only allows service pets.… 

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    Review Highlights - Castle Hill Inn

    “You can sit on the adirondack chairs and waitresses come up to you asking if you would like to order a drink.”

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