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    White Horse Tavern

    3.9 (872 reviews)
    PriceyNew American
    Closed 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Intimate
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Laurie V.

    1673. SIXTEEN seventy THREE. Let that sink in. This is an OLD tavern. The oldest, in fact. I just loved it. We got there right when it opened at 4 PM on a Monday and we BARELY got the last two seats at the bar. It is just that popular. The bartender was just amazing. She worked so swiftly and efficiently. She never once got overwhelmed, but she was serving so many people. No one waited for a drink, not once. Food arrived promptly too. I loved this place so much. We shared the lobster bisque, which was velvety magic; the Cesar salad; the charcuterie board; and the foie gras, which melted in my mouth. I also had an old fashioned, which was absolutely perfect. If only these walls cold talk, I'm sure the stories would be full of intrigue, mystery, ghosts, joyful events, and merriment. Newport was built as a place for merchants and a port city for seafaring vessels. Not for tourists and throngs of people stampeding through the narrow streets. But this tavern has seen each and every generation of locals and tourists alike. It has hosted the weak, the poor, the huddled masses. Jackie O had her very own table here. I never had a chance to dine here when I lived here, so I was glad to eat here this time around. It is a joy and a privilege to have dined here in this hallowed and storied venue. I cannot wait to return.

    Susan S.

    Came for dinner as we heard this was one of the oldest continuously operating restaurant in US. Wewere able to get a seat in the bar. Both staff and patrons friendly. Average noise level. Clam Chowder-$12. Tasted ok, didn't have a lot of clams and chowder was lumpy Beef welling $59. Tasty and just slightly overcooked - BF wanted medium rare. Smoked salmon $18. Good portion and tasty. I wish there had been a bit more sauce and capers. Took most of it home as the chowder filled me up. It was a nice experience and somewhere to try if you are in the area

    Local New England Oysters
    Caroline C.

    What an iconic spot! We had to check this out because it's Americas oldest restaurant. We were a little nervous given the mixed reviews but that was unfounded. Great apps and drinks and nice, dark ambience. We got a beer and old fashioned (not smoky, but still good and strong), oysters and scotch egg! Yum! Attentive service. Definitely worth checking out once

    @OldPubClub at the @WhiteHorseTavern in Newport, RI
    Big Dudes Big Foods B.

    The @OldPubClub finally made it to the oldest operating tavern in the United States and the 10th oldest in the world. The @WhiteHorseTavern in Newport, Rhode Island, has been serving guests since 1673. It was built in 1652 as a two story home and converted into a tavern in 1673. The WHT is recognized as the oldest operating restaurant and bar building in the U.S. and is a National Historic Landmark. It famously served as a meeting place for the colonial General Assembly and a haven for 17th-century pirates. The #OldPubClub enjoyed some crafty cocktails, savory soups, enticing entrees and delectable desserts. The entire staff was amazing. From hostess to bartender to waiter to busboy, everyone was on their game at the #WhiteHorseTavern . Even if "You Don't Know Much About History" you should still get here to learn some and eat & drink well while doing it. #OPCApproved

    Jireh H.

    Having over 350 years of history in this building as the oldest tavern and operating restaurant in the US (and 10th oldest in the world), there is no reason why someone obsessed with such things wouldn't take a slight (or even large) detour to visit and partake in it. Perhaps, it would immediately make sense for those who loved strong spirits to visit and slowly sample through their extensive beverage list over a week (safely) or a lifetime (as a connoisseur). However, word is they have also made a slight culinary name for themselves in this part of the woods. For that latter part, I made it a point to make a reservation during this visit to Newport shortly after a lovely walk along the coast. It looked like just any other colonial style New England-ish building from the outside, which is rather common in this area. You've got to thank those who restored this building to blend right in and not stick out like a sore thumb awaiting demolishment. However, once you walk in through those doors, you are immediately ported back a few centuries. There is this presence of age that can only be explained by personal experience standing within the halls. The staff were not tavern wenches hailing a pirate's arrival but well-mannered, well-dressed professionals who greet and usher you to your table. It reminded me somewhat of European style fine dining. As it was a VERY cold day, the wood fireplaces were lit and I was lucky enough to be seated right by it. It was probably the highlight in the moment as I began to thaw enough to make proper decisions about the menu that was handed to me by my attentive server, Britney. Without any hesitation, she talked about the specials they were running as well as made her local recommendations on the menu. She gave a slight speech on what they do here and the usual clientele that visits and what they often order. With that, she gave me ample time to continue thawing and decide which culinary path I will embark on. I honestly don't know how long I stared into that fireplace. I guess it must have been quite a while if the same staff member added two rounds of wood and stoked the embers. As they were running a special from their raw bar this evening with $1 clams and $2 oysters, I did my signature move of 2 dozen each (which I was planning to do anyways). The first dozen of each arrived shortly and the culinary delight began. The clams were fat, succulent, fresh, and shucked really well. So good that a very slight touch of lemon juice was all that was needed to marry with the brine to elevate it to a seafood lover's delight. The oysters were local from the nearby river, small, very clean, light brine, and also shucked really well (minimal debris). It was also so fresh that the slightest hint of lemon juice turned the experience to nirvana. Round 1 was good. Round 2 just as great. For the mains, I had the Seafood Paella and the Crispy Duck Leg Confit. Britney relayed the kitchen question if I was still going to actually eat the clams in the paella dish after having put away two dozen fatties. Her hand was still on my plate ready to remove it if I said no; to which I laughed and said, OF COURSE. Paella was fragrant and delectable. I wouldn't consider it a true Spanish paella but it sure was lovely and bursting with flavor with each bite. As for the duck, the meat was super crispy - almost like they deep fried it to finish (which I wouldn't be surprised if they did). The accompanying cassoulet was lovely with the cannellini on the al-dente side and provided great textural contrast to each bite. Absolutely executed well. As for dessert, I found it humorous when I looked at the options. It was like I could hear him say to his staff (and shareholders), "Just keep it simple...the chances they are going to eat dessert after our selection of raw bar, salads and appetizers, and mains, are almost close to none. They would probably want to choose a dessert wine or spirit since we *are* a tavern. If they *are* that desperate for sugar...let's just throw them a bone with this short list." I laughed and made myself order a dessert in the moment to see if they actually made the same effort as they did the rest of the menu. Not much surprise that it was as I thought. It's there for the sake of being there and not much of their focus at all. All in all, so long as I reside in New England, I am making it an annual tradition to come here a week or two before their annual closure for the season. The crowds are no longer crazy and this area becomes quite sleepy and quiet. With obviously limited patrons, service is as good and as attentive as it could possibly be. Definitely recommend and can't wait to be back again!

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    Rosanna P.

    Definitely amazing customer service at this restaurant! Scott was our waiter and we had a great time talking to him. He recommended some amazing drinks for both my husband and I and convinced me to try the beef Wellington. Our 11-year-old son has been wanting to try beef Wellington for about two years now and this is one of the few restaurants I've been able to find it at and so I decided to celebrate my birthday at the historical Vern and it did not disappoint. The ambience is so cool if you like history, you could just feel the history throughout the whole building. My family and I had an amazing experience here so pretty my birthday and I feel like if you're ever in town you need to try this place out and literally walk around the whole tavern and get a feel for the building. You can feel that it has a personality. I personally was not a huge fan of the bread around my steak, but my son loved it and he had the breading for my dish. My husband liked the paella but my other son did not like the tartare. The desserts were very delicious as with the drinks so if you come in, even for at least just that I guarantee you'll enjoy yourself.

    Grilled swordfish over asparagus and mashed potatoes topped with pineapple salsa
    Rei T.

    The service was excellent. Very attentive to your needs. The ambiance was cozy and inviting. Everyone was enjoying there drinks and excellent food along with good conversation. Our food was excellent. We had the paella with clam, swordfish, scallops, and shrimps. The sword fish and scallops were buttery smooth. Our other dishes were the grilled Swordfish with pineapple salsa withover asparagus and mashed potatoes. The swordfish was buttery smooth and seasoned well. For dessert we had the bread pudding topped with vanilla gelato. This was an excellent end to our dinner.

    Beef Wellington is perfection
    Cayenne D.

    This place does not disappoint! The wine menu is extensive. The cocktails are fantastic! Definitely try the seasonal cocktails, especially the seasonal martini. If you get a chance, please make sure you ask for the server Tim he is divine! Both couples in our party had the scotch egg which we admittedly admit that is the best scotch egg we have all ever had... And by the way, we're Irish and Scottish. The beef Wellington is cooks perfect either medium or medium well. The scallops or scallops but they are absolutely done perfect perfectly with the succotash. Make sure you try the salmon platter. And if they have the foiaie gras get it! Absolutely the best I've ever had.!

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    Brianna S.

    Every single thing that we ordered on this menu we were blown away with. The food was absolutely delicious and I have no doubt that everything else on the menu is equally the same. That was probably the best steak we've had in years inside the beef Wellington. And the clam chowder was to die for. Not to mention that this tavern has been operating since 1673 making it the oldest/restaurant in America.

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    Steve C.

    First visit and had dinner here for our anniversary. Seating is fairly tight in here, so it's not a very private experience. We both started with cup of clam chowder; good, but not great and overpriced at $12. I had the Beef Wellington for my entrée and it was excellent. Service was adequate. Warning: drink prices are insanely high here. They did pour us each a half glass of champagne to toast our anniversary - this was a nice touch and very much appreciated.

    Vegetable Farm Plate

    Great place for dinner! I got the Vegetable Farm Plate, without the mushrooms, and added whipped potatoes. Everything was so fresh, and was cooked and seasoned perfectly. More than I could finish, even though I wanted to! We got the crème brûlée and caramelized banana gelato for dessert, both fantastic!! Cozy place, comfortable atmosphere, make reservations. Staff was wonderful, friendly and attentive!

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    Leslie C.

    What a treat to eat in such a historical restaurant. Considered to be the oldest restaurant in the country, serving guests since 1673. It's a National Historic Landmark and so beautiful. Very attentive and friendly service. Lovely details such as white linens on the tables. Excellent food. Tasty sangria. I'm glad we started with the delicious Caesar salad followed by the perfect Scotch egg. My boyfriend loved his confit duck main course and my ragout bolognese was wonderful. We had yummy gelato for dessert. Perfect place for a romantic date night.

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    Andrew B.

    This is a tiny two-floor restaurant, which accommodates just 40 people, is open only a few hours a day for dinner, and is advertised to be the oldest operating restaurant in America, starting in 1673. Be aware that Its fairly pricey, including their somewhat extensive wine list. Our waiter was very informative and accomplished. His assistants though were all young and seemed in training, We were a large party of 7 adults, a youngster, and a toddler, making 9 in total. Everyone ordered something different, so we had a wide sample of the menu. Most people enjoyed their food, including the Beef Wellington, the duck, the chicken, and the steak. The bacon wrapped scallops appetizer was also very good. What was disappointing though, surprisingly, given the location, was the lobster bisque, as it was somewhat ordinary and lacked sufficient pieces of lobster when compared to every other place we ate while in the in the area. Even more disappointing was the lobster ravioli. While it had plenty of lobster inside, the additional few pieces in the serving were not nearly as good as every other place we'd eaten or would eat in the area, and the sauce was overly heavy and thick, as well as not very savory. The wines we chose were both good, the Paraduxx and the Napanook, which together came to about $300, before tax and tip. The total dinner all in was $1,000. Desserts were limited and not all had any. Those that did felt they were just OK. So, what went really wrong? After the meal we had a very unpleasant interaction with their management. It should not have happened and could have been avoided, but management was not only guilty for it, they also inflamed the matter and unreasonably so. I'll get into specific details should this establishment dare challenge these assertions. They were downright threatening, said they'd involve the police for providing a negative review (laughable!), and told us to never return - believe me, we will not. Frankly, they acted despicably. Ugly people, which is amazing for a premier resort location. Maybe this circumstance was unusual. I certainly hope so, but it was enough to ruin an otherwise pleasant experience, where this place would otherwise be at least a 3 and maybe could reach a 4.

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    Ambiance was wonderful, quiet place, waitress was pleasant and knowledgeable. Paella was excellent as was all the other dishes we had

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    Ask the Community - White Horse Tavern

    Is there a dress code for the bar?

    Pretend your parents are with you.

    What time does it open for lunch on weekdays?

    Is it open for just lunch or cocktails?

    I believe it's dinner only. It might be different depending on the day.

    What is the dress code?

    Business casual. no athletic wear, sleeveless shirts or distressed denim.

    Can I just come in for a drink at the bar and how quickly does the bar seating fill up?

    Yes, the bar is open nightly on a first come first serve basis.

    Are kids welcome? (Toddler age.)

    Yes, but you should probably not bring children.

    Do you have outdoor covered seating?

    No.

    Is White Horse Tavern Wheel Chair accessible?

    I think the main floor may be, but definitely not the second floor. I would recommend you call and ask the hostess. They are very friendly and helpful. If not- they may recommend a local restaurant that is wheel chair accessible.

    How much are the Soft Drinks before Tax?

    Is this a serious question? Sorry C'mon

    Dress code for men?

    Business casual- khakis and a nice shirt are fine! Wonderful restaurant in Newport RI ! My personal favorite! Enjoy !!

    Will you be open Thanksgiving Day?

    Yes, we will be!

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    $$$

    I was looking for the best steak in Newport and I sure found it. I ordered the $56 New York strip…read morecooked with a warm red center and it came out perfect! It is not heavily seasoned and it was tender and flavorful. The juices surrounded the steak, really that's all it needed. I did order a side of Demi, but hardly used it. We sat at the upstairs bar and had the best service and even got to watch the Red Sox game. 22 Bowen's Wharf has a crazy selection of steaks, I'm sure I didn't pick their best, but it was exactly what I was looking for. We started with the local farm stand salad with fresh burrata cheese and locally gown tomatoes. It was amazing...nothing like fresh summer grown tomatoes and basil from Rhode island. The bartender sold me on the key lime pie as they make the key lime pie with key limes outsourced from the Florida keys. Always a great meal at 22 Bowen's.

    We chose 22 Bowen's to celebrate our first wedding anniversary, and it couldn't have been a more…read moreperfect choice. When making our reservation, we noticed there was an option to mark that we were celebrating an anniversary, and I have to say, they truly acknowledged it in such a thoughtful way. When we arrived, we were greeted by a friendly hostess who immediately wished us a happy anniversary. We were then escorted upstairs to our table, where we were treated to a beautiful view overlooking the harbor. The restaurant itself is elegant without feeling stuffy, making it the perfect setting for a special occasion. Our server, Cailin, greeted us promptly, wished us a happy anniversary, and offered us a complimentary champagne toast. While neither of us are big champagne drinkers, it was such a thoughtful gesture that immediately made the evening feel even more special. It's little touches like that that turn a nice dinner into a memorable celebration. Moreover, it was just nice to hear the champagne flutes clink. (Plus the champagne was great!) To drink, we both ordered the dragon fruit margaritas. They were not only delicious but absolutely beautiful, with their vibrant pink color and striking black salt rim. To start, we shared the Caesar salad (without anchovies) and the stuffed artichoke. The Caesar dressing tasted homemade and was packed with flavor. The stuffed artichoke was easily the best I've ever had--perfectly cooked and served with a divine green goddess sauce that I could have eaten by the spoonful. My husband also ordered the clam chowder, which he absolutely loved. I don't eat seafood, but I tried a spoonful of the broth and even I thought it was excellent. For our entrées, my husband ordered the pork, and I chose the New York strip steak. Both were cooked perfectly and full of flavor. I paired my steak with both the horseradish crema and Bowen's steak sauce, while my husband enjoyed the chimichurri with his pork. Every sauce complemented the dishes beautifully. For sides, we ordered the seasonal vegetables, which were perfectly cooked green beans, the four-cheese potatoes au gratin with crumbled bacon, and the truffle mac and cheese. The potatoes were rich and comforting, the green beans provided the perfect balance, and the truffle mac and cheese was absolutely incredible, not to mention a very generous portion. Before our entrées arrived, our table was presented with beautiful steak knives, another thoughtful detail that elevated the experience and made cutting into the steak effortless. By the end of dinner we were completely full, so instead of dessert we each ordered an espresso martini. They were perfectly balanced and the ideal way to end such an incredible meal. From the stunning harbor views and elegant atmosphere to the impeccable service and outstanding food, every part of our evening felt special. We left feeling celebrated, and we're so happy we chose 22 Bowen's for our first wedding anniversary. If you're looking for a restaurant in Newport to celebrate a milestone or simply enjoy an exceptional meal, this is one I wholeheartedly recommend.

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