Flora at Gardiner House - Newport

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   SophiaG

   New York City

   3 reviews

   1.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   We went for thanksgiving holiday 2024 the quality and portions of food were very very poor. Surprised and shocked at what we were being served considering the surroundings, service and upscale feel for a $90 price fixe cost. The wild mushroom soup lacked any flavor, severely under seasoned, the turkey was barely average, the ham dry and looked like it was sitting for hours. (2 small 1/4 size slices served as the main)The sides were average at best and under seasoned, the stuffing balls were dry, flavorless, and various sizes. Presentation looked like amateur home cooking. There was nothing gourmet about the meal, looked like cafeteria food. Our total was approx $350 for 3 ppl, no alcohol just 2 sodas. The meal ended with ice cold slices of pumpkin pie (literary super cold) watery in texture with the tiniest mini scoop of ice cream. I’m literally shocked that food of that quality and presentation left the kitchen of such a restaurant.
   

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   Richard

   Greater Boston

   33 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   33 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We eat here at different times and love it. The food is wonderful, the service is great and the setting is lovely. We had Thanksgiving dinner here this year and what a treat.
   

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   Tara

   New York City

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Absolutely fabulous bread and circus! Entire staff was welcoming.
   

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   jeffrey

   London

   4 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on 22 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Probably the best restaurant in Newport. Service was impeccable and the food fantastic. The only downside was that it is a bit hard to find, down a small street to the wharf, but now that we know how to get there, we will be back often.
   

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   Patricia

   Las Vegas

   17 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   17 reviews

   Dined on 20 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Absolutely great and delicious food. I will be back soon!
   

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   StacieM

   Greater Boston

   10 reviews

   5.0

   10 reviews

   Dined on 19 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent staff/service, exceptional cuisine (my fav tuna tartare chicken paillard or sole). Crafted cocktails are a great way to start your meal evening. Amazing atmosphere inside holds its own with the stunning harbor views. Love to sit at bar when with a friend or two.
   

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   Cynthia

   Rhode Island

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 16 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Outstanding food and service… great bartenders highly recommend
   

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   Ray

   Greater Boston

   81 reviews

   vip
   3.0

   81 reviews

   Dined on 15 November 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 4

   Our server rushed us from the moment we sat down. Here we celebrating our 50th anniversary. Plenty of open tables next to the windows and they stuck us in the back side of the restaurant and after starting eating stuck a person in the bar table behind my wife with two other tables open in that row and then a couple right next to us with several other empty tables. The food was just fair. My wife had the Arroz Del Senyoret for $46 which had limited seafood that was chopped up into small pieces and overcooked/dried up. I had the George’s bank scallops that were over cooked and 3 were small in size and 2 average in size. I never had scallops that seemed tough but these were. Overall the dish lacked any flavor. We had a nice bottle of red wine that we paid $70 for. We had our check in about 45 minutes. First time here and it will be are last. Many other much better restaurants in Newport.
   

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   Vic

   Greater Boston

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on 14 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Best restaurant in Newport. Service and food was perfect
   

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    Lisa

    New York City

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Excellent! Service was great. Atmosphere is classical chic. Menu is thoughtful. Portion sizes were a bit small. But flavor was outstanding. I can't wait to return.
    

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