I loved this dinner most of all the places we ate this weekend. The ambiance is tasteful, classic,…read moreand a little moody. We sat in the Conservatory and I loved being surrounded by lush foliage and clean black and white stripe decor. On to the food--- This is not a drill. Do not skip the raw oysters. The mignonette - excellent! They were the best of the weekend (and we have had quite a bit) Our server Tiffany was attentive and made excellent suggestions. We ordered crab toast as well and it was very very good. Then followed with a Caesar salad and clam chowder to share. I couldn't decide between little neck clams and the rabbit tagliatelle and she brought the clams as a surprise. They were HANDS DOWN the best I've ever had. She really made my night. The pasta was also incredible. My selections were favorites of the table. A dinner companion ordered a steak but it was a little over cooked but the manager Rory went above and beyond taking care of us. I'm not sure what they do to make the most perfect French fries but hands down I've never had one like this. Figure out a way to order them. The Can't Elope cocktail was the best I had in Newport. It was balanced, refreshing and all around perfection. We also loved the Paper Tiger! Finished with a sticky toffee pudding that was a star of the meal. I wish I wasn't so full or I would have finished it I cannot recommend this restaurant enough 5 stars.

What a beautiful place to have lunch. On a recent trip to Newport, RI decided to have lunch here…read more We made a reservation, but it wasn't necessary on the day we went. We chose the Conservatory for our lunch, and that was the right choice! Nice bright, garden room feel, with big windows. Service was fantastic and the food was amazing. We had oysters on the half-shell to start which was delicious, then the lobster roll and egg salad. Both were fantastic! Really enjoyed ourselves. It was inexpensive, of course, but it was well worth the experience.

For our last brunch on Sunday, we traveled to Castle Hill and were seated in a private room with…read morewindows 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.

Christmas brunch at Castle Hill was perfect! From the host stand, to service/staff and food. Had a…read morewonderful 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.

For our first night in Newport, we dined at Flora at Gardiner House. The ambience was very nice,…read moreif not romantic. However, the tables were a bit too close together for my liking. I don't like hearing what others discuss; nor do I want them listening to us either. It was that kind of close. However, the food was quite good. One of the highlights was their Heirloom Tomato Gazpacho Soup, made with Heirloom Tomatoes, Cucumber, Green Peppers, Red Wine Vinegar, Red Onion, and Extra Virgin Olive Oil. It was served pureed. I probably would have liked some of the cucumber and green pepper tossed in the soup finely diced just for a little crunch, but the soup tasted fine, and we always love when gazpacho is offered, which is rarely. We also tried the Pulpo a la Plancha, which was charred octopus over a bed of corn, red pepper and a few other items (that I now don't recall.) The octopus was good... I've had better elsewhere, but this was still good. Not seasoned all that much, and perhaps, a bit too charred, but we made it work. The star of the evening were the scallops. We actually split the entree, and with a side addition of broccolini, it actually was enough food for us, since we both had the gazpacho and octopus as appetizers. Amazing how growing older has diminished our appetites... but we figured that since we're on a road trip, it's not like doggy bags for leftovers will work out, so we didn't want to waste any food and just ordered the one entree. There were five good size scallops (already a bonus cuz most restaurants only give THREE, and they gave FIVE at Flora). It came with Corn Puree, Roasted Corn pieces, Tomato Gazpacho, Truffle Dust, and Sweet Potato Crisps. The scallops were succulent, flavorful, and meaty. Absolutely delicious... and the accompanying corn and tomato flavors added even more flavor. We would've licked the plate if we could. Lastly, the sangria was sweet and refreshing. I would definitely return here if we ever get back to Newport.

Flora is now my new Favorite restaurant in Newport!…read more As a May baby I take my restaurant reservations very seriously. So when we made plans to spend the day in Newport, I had some time to book the perfect restaurant. Also, a few choices came to mind, but then I found Flora. Flora is fairly new to Newport. A Mediterranean hot spot with gorgeous views in the beautiful Gardiner House, which used to be a vacant lot. The good - Parking can be difficult around here since its down a side street off Thames. They do Valet for $25 which I thought was a bit steep. So, we eventually found metered street parking. Upon walking to the restaurant we were greeted by a very friendly attendant. He showed us the way to the restaurant which was up a few flights of staircases. The great - Once inside Flora we were greeted by a very nice Hostess. She brought us to our table which was overlooking the ocean. The ambiance is stunning! Our server came over and we ordered a bottle of water and some drinks. Then, we also ordered one of their popular appetizers called Jamon Con Tomate - delish! Then, we ordered their beet salad which was also good. For entrees, I went with their Black Bass (something new that I have never heard of before). My husband had their Veal Scallopini, also excellent. They brought over 2 different desserts for my birthday, one with a candle of course. In summary - Everything about this restaurant was spectacular. And, I want to note that even though some of the other reviews were not as good, don't let that deter you from dining here. I highly recommend checking out Flora the next time you are here. Plus, they have a gorgeous patio for those hot summer days in Newport. Nothing beats a warm day, and ocean views. Cheers~

We came for dinner with our family and were a disappointed that there weren't kid friendly options…read more No kids menu. No smaller portion options. They try to be a pub but it's more like dive bar atmosphere. We started with a cheese pizza and it tasted good- they added ricotta between the sauce and mozzarella which I liked, but my 10 year old did not. I ordered the fish and chips and it was good. The waitress was meh, but nice enough...Seemed like she had more tables than she could handle. Can't say I'll rush back.

Delicious pizza & I loved the habanero marg! They moved to a different late night dinner menu…read morearound 10pm. Tried the nachos, the pepperoni pizza & the wings. LOVED everything and if I was here a bit longer, would have absolutely come back! Regarding the pizza, the sauce was delicious and stood out because of its flavor and freshness, the cheese and pepperoni were not greasy at all and it truly felt gourmet! There wasn't a lot open at this hour for pizza (that was also well rated) and so if you find yourself in a similar position, don't be afraid to check this place out! The service was also prompt and the server was lovely and attentive.

What a great little stop for drinks and appetizers. Both the indoor pub and the outdoor seating…read morehave a welcoming relaxing vide. Service is quick and attentive. Loved the watermelon margarita, the vegetarian buffalo tenders and the shishito peppers. We also saw the pizza come out and that looked good. Definitely a place to stop when in the area.

We stopped here as a family of 6 after dinner (around 9pm). We were told they don't have tables…read morefor 6 but they could do a 2 and a 4 top next to each other. That was totally fine with us. They put us at two corner tables outside near the street - all empty tables around us. We decided to Oder a pizza and apps so My youngest (7) suggested we combine the tables so we can share. . They were about a foot apart and we put them next to each other. Well the manager came over to us and passively aggressively asked us who sat us. And said rudely "well we don't normally put tables together" and stomped off. She did not note that we had no drinks. Our orders were not taken. Never asked how we were. Never said thanks for coming. What? Is this customer service? Was this a big deal? It was very important my kids sat alone? What a NOT warm welcome to Newport.

We had a great lunch and did not realize that you can get a view of the Tennis Club from the…read morewindow. What fun. Highly recommend based just on the quality of food.

Good food and great to see the ITHF grass court from the patio. It is reasonably priced.read more

We stopped at Gas Lamp Grille for lunch and had a wonderful experience. We were seated immediately…read moreand greeted by our server, Nolan, who was incredibly friendly and welcoming. My husband and I both ordered beers and started with the fried pickles as an appetizer. They were perfectly crisp on the outside while still juicy, and the dipping sauce paired with them perfectly. For my meal, I ordered the Caesar salad, and it was amazing. I haven't had a salad in a while because of everything going on in the world, so I was really happy I decided to get one -- it did not disappoint. My husband ordered the cod po' boy and absolutely loved it. Great food, great service, and a welcoming atmosphere. We would definitely come back!

Service was super friendly. Generous portions of food. Fries were delicious! Overall meal was…read moreenjoyable.

We dined at Beech last night with a large group of visiting boaters. They gave us two large tables…read morein the outside dining area. Service for this large group was good. Food was OK; I ordered the pasta special which was $36 for a very small portion of pasta! Disappointing! Wine was expensive, $18/glass! We were not offered coffee or dessert at the end of the meal, instead we were asked to leave as we were told there was another large group scheduled for this table. I felt this was very rude...this is not how you treat a large group of out-of-town visitors to your restaurant. I am not sure any will want to visit Beech again! Long time Jamestown Resident.

Beech Jamestown Where Date Night Dreams Come True…read more Listen, I don't write reviews often. But Beech in Jamestown had me pulling out my phone faster than I pull out my wallet at the end of a great meal. We showed up early like the eager, slightly-too-hungry couple we are. Did they make us wait awkwardly by the hostess stand? Absolutely not. They swept us into a bright, window-wrapped room so cheerful it practically hugged us. Turns out they'd lost power earlier that day. LOST POWER. You wouldn't have known it. These people were cooler than the other side of the pillow. Now. The food. Oh, the FOOD. I got the steak with puréed pomme, asparagus, and carrots, and I need you to understand -- this thing had a sear on it that made me want to stand up and applaud. The sauce? Somebody's grandmother's secret recipe dipped in liquid gold. It melted in my mouth so fast I briefly forgot my own name. My wife had to remind me we were in public. Speaking of my wife -- she ordered the Tortellacci. Stuffed pasta, porcini mushrooms, ricotta, limoncello cream sauce, white truffle shavings. She took one bite and just stared at me. No words. Just stared. That's how you know it was BANANAS. In the best possible way. The rolls came out hot and fresh, which is honestly its own love language. Our water and bread gal? Sunshine in human form. Smiling, attentive, welcoming -- the kind of person who makes you feel like a guest, not a table number. Our waitress treated us like family, which for two people on date night is exactly the vibe you need. Beech, you had us at the bread. You kept us at the steak. We'll be back on this island, and you will absolutely see our faces again. 10/10. No notes. Just compliments.