For a wedding venue it was great , food was wonderful , very caring and friendly staff…read more Cons : continental breakfast all sugar / carbs they do have coffee brewed If you want to use keurig it's $1.00. ( I feel like for the price of one night stay it should cover better options and free coffee / tea ) Rooms were clean Some noise like children running in hallways or upstairs

We were here at Ocean Cliff for a cousin's wedding. Although the weather didn't cooperate, it was…read morea beautiful day. I don't know if there were any mix ups or mistakes as the day progressed, but what I saw and experienced was wonderful. After leaving the church, there were a couple of hours before the reception. We were told to head to the Safari Room at Ocean Cliff, which was wonderfully receptive to the amount of people that showed up! The espresso Martini's were awesome! The cocktail hour then opened up and was just as delicious and beautiful. The bride and groom both had specialty drinks. The hor'dourves were delicious, and the view spectacular! Dinner was just as wonderful, although my filet mignon was a bit overcooked to my liking. However, it was very good and cut like butter. There were quite a few people at this wedding, but the dance floor was giant and nobody was dancing on top of each other! The DJ was awesome (wish I got his name), and kept the dance floor busy all night. There were plenty of servers, everyone was friendly and helpful. The wedding party and family members had room at the Ocean Cliff, and had nothing but good things to say. If you have a chance to go to or host an event at the Ocean Cliff, I don't think you'd be disappointed!!

An amazing space for a cafe! We got a smoothie, a caramel macchiato, a nitro coffee, and one of…read moretheir specialty brews and everyone loved it! My wife said it's the best coffee she's ever had!

Really was looking forward to enjoying drinks on the lawn. Everyone was super friendly until we got…read moreto the bar where no one acknowledged our existence. We waited 15 minutes and watched 5 bartenders with their heads down. No smiles, no eye contact. When we arrived, there were 6 people. We understood and waited patiently but as people trickled out, still no help. Maybe there was a switching of shifts happening and some form of communication would have been nice. A "Hi, how are you? Will be right with you" is not something they do there. Couldn't believe it. Never experienced anything like this and walked away disappointed. Maybe steps of service could be implemented because we had no service whatsoever and was ignored while standing at the bar with 1 other person who also was waiting to order.

Had an amazing experience at The Reef this past Saturday night!…read moreWe rented an igloo, and it was an incredible experience! Magical! Worth every penny to be sitting in that igloo right on the water! They are all decorated so beautifully! The food was delicious, the drinks - outstanding, the location was amazing, but what made the night perfection was the people! Huge shout out to the manager, Kristen, who makes every person feel so welcome when they walk in that front door! She couldn't have treated us more kindly and more genuinely. What a shining example of the best in hospitality! Then Eric at the bar, so incredibly nice! He makes everybody that sits down at that bar feel like a VIP! And his cocktails, delicious! Lastly, want to give a huge THANK YOU to Ashley J, our wonderful server! It is not easy coming in and out of that restaurant in the cold to deliver to those igloos, and we appreciate every single effort she made! She was an absolute joy! Genuinely caring, funny, so attentive! You made our evening, Ashley! Thank you ALL! Cannot wait to book another igloo in the very near future!

This spot has been on my radar to check out for some time. Just off the beaten path, right on the…read morewaterfront down a small alley from the hustle & bustle of Thames Street, it's easy to miss & I always forget that it's here. We were right in the neighborhood & hungry when a bell went off in my head - "Let's finally try The Reef". Upon approaching, the first thing I noticed was parking. Such a rarity in this neighborhood to find free parking! We made a mental note to remember this. It was a bit early for the tourist season & for dinner time, so we were seated quickly. The dining room continued to fill & liven up during our visit. A private party filled the bar area as well. What a gorgeous spot on the water! I imagine the sunset views from here are fabulous and the tent and patios on the dock must be wonderful on a nice, summer day. Our waiter ( Vincent maybe? ), promptly welcomed us & remained attentive & helpful through our visit. When asked for a recommendation, he immediately went into a thorough description of the items & helped our decision. The first thing that I noticed was that the prices on the menu were, in many cases, much different than what was shown on the website. I always peruse online menus before hand and I quickly noticed that the entrée I had been considering, the Black Cod, was a full $10 more than what showed online. It is inexcusable for a large restaurant company like Hertiage to have incorrect or outdated menu information on their property websites. We ordered that Black Cod & the Short Rib ( which is now served with mashed potato - not polenta as shown on the website ). The first thing I noticed when it quickly arrived was the portion size. A small piece of fish, maybe four or five ounces, sat atop a cup of rice and a few thin asparagus spears. It almost appeared to be an appetizer, not a main dish. The short rib was a heartier portion & certainly more fulfilling. My partner was happy with the beef, although the sauce was oddly VERY smoky, almost tasting like too much smoke flavoring had been added. If there was a deep, beefy flavor typical or a demi, it was completely overwhelmed by the smokiness. The flavor of the fish was even more disappointing. While it certanly didn't taste spoiled, it had very little flavor from the glaze & a strong fishy-ness. When I discoved that the bottom of the filet still had a silver skin layer, I removed it and the fish flavor improved but the dish remained very bland. I ate it but found it just "meh" & left still hungry, despite not having a huge appetite arriving. I think we will try it again. Perhaps for a brunch on the patio on a nice summer day. The pasta dishes I saw going by looked better and, you certainly can't beat the location.

Great ambience- we came for a long weekend and everything was so well done- loved sitting in the…read moreLibrary for cocktails. We ate dinner in both nights- service couldn't have been better. Great choices of food & dessert. I highly recommend it here.

As a member of the St. Francis Yacht Club in San Francisco we have reciprocal privileges to use the…read moreNYYC club (and Vice Versa) when we're are traveling. This goes for the NYYC Harbor Court station in Newport, RI. Our Commodore was having his "Commodore Cruise" in New England and the closing dinner was to be at Harbor Court. Now, with COVID there was a limit on guests amd total crowd for a dinner. We had over 100 cruising ew England and over 80 were due for the final dinner. Add Henri the hurricane to the mix and we had some challenges for the dinner. We had cocktails on the front lawn. Then, the NYYC set is up outside in the motor court area for dinner. This allowed us to get our entire group together. Weather was perfect. Calm Before the storm as they say. We even had the opportunity to watch the clubs "colors" ceremony when they retreat the flag each evening prior to sunset. Now getting to the food and service. With COVID it is especially hard to find amd keep good servers. We struggle with that at our club. It here at the NYYC. First they had plenty of staff. A welcome reprise from those businesses who can't seem to ramp staff back up. Even more impressive, their staff are trained very well. Women first, serve from left, remove from Right etc... I was thoroughly impressed that during COVID, and the night before a major hurricane, the NYYC was able to host the dinner for the StFYC and do so at such a best-of-class level. If you have a chance to visit Harbor Court, don't miss it!

The atmosphere, cocktails, food & service were phenomenal!!! Our small party was taken care of and…read morechecked on regularly. The delicious Parlor Pirate's Stew & Corn Cod Fritters (one of the specialties of the day) will have your tongue dancing as you try to figure out if you have enough cold packs to order some to-go for the ride home. I cannot wait to return.

This would be my go-to spot if I lived in Newport. We had dinner on the first night of our stay…read more The mushroom risotto was delicious!

We stumbled upon the BEST experience at the Meeting Place! My husband, two friends, and I walked…read moreout of IYAC and were heading to the Fastnet when we heard amazing live blues music that stopped us in our tracks. The Meeting Place was hosting musician Big John Short and a small crowd of happy onlookers. We decided to check out the event and were welcomed in right away. Once we sat down, we were asked what we wanted to drink. Wine and beer were brought over, and when we reached for our wallets we were told, "the drinks are on us - just tip the musician!" WHAT?! How great is that? The vibe of the Meeting Place was so welcoming, fun, and alive. Everybody knew that they were witnessing something wonderful in both our hosts and the musician. Eventually, seats were cleared away and a dance floor opened up, bringing a room full of strangers together in foot-stomping, arm-swinging dancing. We were all laughing, sweating, and having one of the best nights, ever. Music stopped at 11:30 due to ordinance rules, and we made sure to make every last minute count. A few of us hung out once the music ended to chat with the owner and staff, who were, as expected, awesome human beings. This place is a great addition to the fabric of Newport and I'll be singing its praises to everyone I meet. Check them out for live music (I think on Friday and Saturday nights) and any other need you have for an event space!!!

Put it this way: I sprained my ankle here and am still giving five stars, that's how good this…read moreplace is. The food and service was amazing. The staff was so personable and attentive. They consistently checked in on me, giving me a wheelchair and bags of ice. The view is breathtaking. Just watch where you're stepping :)

WOW. This was my first visit here and just WOW. My good friend is getting married here so I stopped…read moreby with her to talk about all the details. Walking into the room for the first time completely took my breath away. It is absoultely STUNNING. The views of the newport bridge and water are pefectly framed by the wall of stunning windows. From the mouldings, to the ceiling, to the grand staircase, to the chandeliers... WOW JUST WOW! They have an amazing property and have done an amazing job highlighting the space. The lawn is green, they have a firepit facing the bay and ample spots to sit and enjoy the view. I am very excited to return in January for the grand event!

The most spectacular clambake ever!! You haven't really experienced the best until you've had…read moreKempanaar's!

Attended an event today. It was awesome, from the grounds to the amazing food. It was a feast fit…read morefor a king. The staff was great as well. Hope to return again next year!!

As far as forts go, I've seen more impressive forts but this is a good place for a walk. There is a…read morewalking trail. Plenty of parking. As far as walking trails go, it is not a scenic walk. Some would say boring. I walked the entire big loop in about half hour and I rarely stopped for pictures. There are better spots for sunsets and I don't think it's here. There is a restroom in the area and also opened in December, which is nice.

I'll start off by saying I'll have to revisit this review down the road, as there was a car show…read moregoing on at the site so I couldn't fully enjoy or explore the site. From what I did experience, the site offered some historical facts and nice views. Some things were blocked off, and the place was stormed with people and cars and it got a little chaotic. I'm not agorphobic by any means, but it got to be a little much for me.