5 Best Restaurants for Local Ingredients in Newport

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1. Aurelia at Castle Hill

4.9

Exceptional(2702)

Price: Very Expensive

• Farm-to-table • Newport

Booked 1 time today

Residing inside the historic Agassiz Mansion at Castle Hill Inn, Aurelia is the next evolution in Castle Hill’s culinary journey – one that has been lauded as one of the best dining experiences in New England. Nestled on forty magical acres, the property has been the backdrop of memorable occasions for more than a century.The Forbes and Relais & Chateaux restaurant, known in its original incarnation as The Dining Room at Castle Hill, offers a six-course prix fixe menu with imaginative dishes utilizing the local bounty of produce, seafood, and artisanal producers.Aurelia’s dining rooms overlook Narragansett Bay in all its raw beauty. As the bay’s seascape and surrounding landscape change subtly with the seasons, so does Aurelia’s menu, culminating in a truly memorable experience.

2. BEECH

4.7

Exceptional(985)

Price: Moderate

• American • Jamestown

Booked 25 times today

Beech is an all-seasons remake of an iconic Jamestown gathering place. Conceived by a group of Jamestown locals who wanted to give their community a restaurant that feels like home. Kevin and his team are serving up inspired creations across 5 dining areas that run the gamut from a lively bar scene to intimate, twinkle-light dining. Requests for seating, be it outdoor seating in season or room requests during the colder months is a request only and not guaranteed. Beech will try and accommodate your request if there is seating available at the time of your reservation.In case of inclement weather, Beech will make every effort to accommodate reservations and move the reservation inside, however such accommodations cannot be guaranteed based on Beech's inside capacity. Beech reserves the right to cancel reservations in the event of bad weather.

3. Cara

4.8

Exceptional(277)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary French / American • Newport

Embark on an extraordinary dining journey at Cara, where European-inspired techniques merge with New England’s finest ingredients. Situated at the beginning of Newport’s iconic Cliff Walk, our Forbes Five-Star and AAA Five-Diamond restaurant offers panoramic ocean views and a carefully curated chef’s choice tasting menu by Executive Chef Jacob Jasinski. With a limited number of guests welcomed each evening, we provide an intimate and exclusive setting. Our culinary team introduces each course, highlighting the distinctive qualities of every dish, with select ingredients sourced from The Chanler’s own garden beds.Discover why People Magazine has named us one of the "50 Most Beautiful Restaurants in America" and Yankee Magazine recognized us as "The Best Hotel Restaurant in Rhode Island." We are open Wednesday through Sunday, with advanced reservations and a full deposit required. Please note that our tastings feature meat and seafood, and we are unable to accommodate severe allergies.

4. The Helmway

4.3

Awesome(14)

Price: Moderate

• American • Middletown

Booked 3 times today

Just minutes from downtown Newport, we invite you to embark on an elevated yet comfortable dining experience within the newly renovated Pell Hotel. Led by head chef Will Wallbank, The Helmway offers inventive culinary options using local ingredients and flavors inspired by our New England region. Driven by our love for New England and the captivating coastal beauty of Aquidneck Island. Inspired by this rich tapestry, our atmosphere and menu are carefully crafted to reflect the a unique coastal charm. We source the finest local ingredients, bringing vibrant flavors to life in each dish.

5. The Surf Shack

4.5

Awesome(197)

Price: Moderate

• Polynesian • Narragansett

Booked 3 times today

Welcome to The Shack! Come join us for a unique French Polynesian dining experience. Bar seating is available on a first come first serve basis, serving exquisite craft cocktails not found anywhere else in town!

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5 restaurants available nearby

1. Aurelia at Castle Hill

2. BEECH

3. Cara

4. The Helmway

5. The Surf Shack

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