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1639, Newport, RI

1639

No reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Fresh fish, ripe and seasonal vegetables and hand-selected specialties are spun into one.

We do our best to honor all seating requests at the time of check-in but are unable to guarantee particular tables and reservations are held for a 15 minute grace period

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Seafood, Steak
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (401) 851-3325
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Phillip Jackson
  • Neighbourhood
    Newport
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

Experiences

  • Chefs Table

    US$125.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Join us for an exclusive Chef’s Table Dinner, where culinary artistry meets exceptional wine. This intimate dining experience features a curated multi-course tasting menu, each dish perfectly complemented with wines chosen to enhance and elevate every flavor. In this private setting, our chef and sommelier will guide you through a journey of taste, offering insights into the culinary techniques and wine selections. Indulge in an unforgettable evening of personalized service, sophisticated ambiance, and the art of fine dining. Prosciutto & Melon – Prosecco Fried Baby Artichoke – Sella&Mosca,Vermentino Celery Root Ravioli – AltaMora, Etna Bianco Swordfish – Allegrini,Valpoicella Tuscan Hanger Stea–Poggio Antico, Madre Fruit Crostata–Lambruco
    Chefs Table photo
  • Easter Buffet

    US$45.00 - US$85.00 per person

    Apr 20, 2025 only
    Enjoy an exquisite Easter buffet surrounded by panoramic water views, complete with a seafood bar, charcuterie displays, carving stations, eggs Benedict, lemon ricotta pancakes, a gourmet dessert bar, and much more.
    Easter Buffet photo

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1639 reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

The reviews below were submitted before March 12, 2025, when this restaurant changed management. New reviews coming soon.

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
1639 offers a stunning setting with "beautiful views" and a "lovely outdoor seating" area, perfect for enjoying Newport Harbor. While some guests experienced service hiccups, others praised the "attentive and friendly staff." The "wonderful food" and "excellent service" from standout servers make it a place worth visiting.

567 Reviews
  1. FranA

    New York City5 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    They didn’t have 3 items on the menu that we wanted.

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  2. Maria

    New York City7 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was great as was the service. However, there was a limited selection of wine options and no cocktail menu. In addition, it would be nice to have complimentary bread or crackers at the start of our dining experience.

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  3. Ashley

    Greater Boston1 review

    Dined on August 30, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was incredible. Service was meh. My wine glass came over with wine all over the bottom so I had to clean it myself. Then our waiter did not come back over to get us more drinks until we flagged down another waiter. He was nowhere to be found the majority of our meal

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  4. LisaH VIP

    New York City12 reviews

    Dined on August 16, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We won’t go Back We’ve been coming here through all its iterations, starting with Scarletta, then Sail Fish, and now 1639. I was looking forward to this newest version because the location is great. But the place had low energy, foreign service that was unfamiliar with the menu, blah food, no wine menu, and overall mediocre experience. We won’t go back. Their prices are on the extreme upper level, but unwarranted as the food was barely okay. I don’t recommend.

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  5. Doug

    Los Angeles19 reviews

    Dined on August 10, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Very pretty restaurant and hotel all refurbished but food was horrible. Really disappointed as service was equally terrible. Manager came over to help and the he disappeared also. They should be able to retain plenty of summer help given the location. Recommend they bring in exchange students like other places.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston1 review

    Dined on August 9, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was decent, but pricey. Ambiance was nice, but we had a great table. The rest of the restaurant was just okay Beautiful string lights outside but they weren't lit...would have been so nice if they were. Service was not good! Pleasant server but painfully slow. Only came around once for drink refills. Got our food after a long wait and didn't see the waiter again. Would not necessarily go back

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  7. Michael VIP

    Philadelphia13 reviews

    Dined on August 3, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We are Newport residents since NOV 2022. We tried dining here 2 yrs ago, & we’re not pleased with the menu or service at the time. Now since the hotel/restaurant is under new management, we wanted to try it again. Our waiter was fantastic….but the $72 medallion size filet with a tiny onion was totally unacceptable!!! And the whole menu needs improvement to include more choices. Scallops, shrimp, pork, & a better house salad. We were quite surprised that the renovation and the great location on Goat Island did not improve overall. Thank you & hoping improvements will happen in the near future. We love the location & ambience.

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  8. Lisa VIP

    Greater Boston52 reviews

    Dined on August 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautifully renovated restaurant and hotel. Food was delicious and well prepared, everyone we met was very nice and professional. Highly recommend!

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  9. OpenTable Diner VIP

    New York City1 review

    Dined on August 3, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was bland, too small of portion, and when asked to heat up the host came back and said they wouldn’t. The waiters never checked in with us, service was extremely slow, and we had to plead for water.

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  10. Monica VIP

    New York City6 reviews

    Dined on August 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our meal was delicious and our server was very friendly. The manager offered us select bottles of wine . It was overall a wonderful experience.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Experiences are available.
Google Map for 1639

1 Goat Is, Newport, RI 02840-1559

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Newport
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Seafood, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Phillip Jackson
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine
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