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White Horse Tavern, Newport, RI

White Horse Tavern

4.8
4.8
4189 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 28 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Romantic
At The White Horse Tavern we strive to create a fresh, contemporary culinary experience in America’s Oldest Restaurant. Like generations before us, we serve the freshest fish, clams and lobsters from Narragansett Bay along with just-picked produce from local RI’s farms. We embrace RI’s vibrant food scene to bring you the very best artisan cheeses, honeys, prime cuts of beef and the highest quality chops and poultry from local farms. We are proud to embrace RI's vibrant food scene, which has made the White Horse Tavern a New England destination.

Proper Dress Required; Business Casual is appropriate. Jackets are not required. Please no athletic wear.

Please note any allergies or special requests when making your reservation or any restrictions with stairs. Reservations are recommended to be made 2 to 4 weeks prior to your preferred dining date and time. Specific tables may be requested however we are unable to guarantee certain requests.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri–Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (401) 849-3600
  • Website
    http://whitehorsenewport.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Kevin DeMarco
  • Location
    26 Marlborough St, Newport, RI 02840
  • Area
    Newport
  • Cross Street
    Farewell Street
  • Parking details
    There is a small lot directly behind the Tavern that is available on a first come first serve basis. There is street parking all around as well. Please take note of all city signage.
  • Additional
    Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Menu

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What 4,189 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Rhode Island

    American

  • Newport County

    Best Overall

  • Newport County

    Best Food

  • Newport County

    Best Service

  • Newport County

    Best Ambience

  • Newport County

    Great for fine wines

  • Newport County

    Romantic

  • Newport County

    Good for special occasions

  • Newport County

    American

  • Newport County

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
White Horse Tavern offers a "wonderful" dining experience steeped in history, with "delicious" Beef Wellington and "outstanding" service. Guests love its "historic ambiance" and "cozy" fireplaces. It's a perfect spot for "special occasions," though it can be "pricey." Reservations are "recommended" for this "must-visit" Newport gem.

4,189 Reviews

  1. Jordan

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food, setting, and service were great. Our server Tim was informative and friendly. Both the assistant GM and GM were present and also great to chat with as they checked in. Highly recommended this historic restaurant as it truly lived up to its reputation.

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  2. Rob

    West Palm Beach

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Scott was a great server and the food was good. The building is very historic and quaint. We ate upstairs in the room with the green paint and had a nice view of the fireplace. I would not want a table right next to the fireplace, however, because it does get hot.

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  3. James

    VIP

    Connecticut

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a nice time at the restaurant and look forward to stopping by again.

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  4. Richard

    Greater Boston

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beef wellington amazing cannot wait to go back soon

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  5. Jill

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and ambience were great. However we were celebrating our anniversary…. Staff greeted us and wished us a happy one. Then all around us people got free cake slices for a bday, anniversary, etc. We got nothing. Would have been fine if it wasn’t that obvious that others were getting things “on the house” (announced audibly)… was weird to be excluded in that manner.

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  6. Marianne

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was good. Felt rushed to finish our meal. The Sommelier was the highlight of the meal!

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  7. Theresa

    New York City

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect blend of everything! Quality of food was top-notch, selection was great, atmosphere was friendly yet special our server Destiny was knowledgeable and friendly. 

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  8. steven

    VIP

    New York City

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Romantic setting, especially in the fall/winter when their enormous fireplaces add warmth to this beautiful tavern (oldest in the country). Excellent menu and food- loved the swordfish special and steak frites although they’re known for their beef Wellington which I’ll try another time. Professional, polished but not stuffy service. Highly recommend.

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  9. lisa

    Greater Boston

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 17 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely dinner, got to sit in front of the fireplace on a cold winter day. Drinks, food, and service was outstanding.

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  10. Justin

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 17 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food. Tremendous atmosphere and great service. Highly recommend!

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White Horse Tavern is rated 4.8 stars by 4189 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 28 times today
Google Map for White Horse Tavern

26 Marlborough St, Newport, RI 02840

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Farewell Street
  • Area
    Newport
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri–Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    There is a small lot directly behind the Tavern that is available on a first come first serve basis. There is street parking all around as well. Please take note of all city signage.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Kevin DeMarco
  • Additional
    Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining
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