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Flora at Gardiner House - Newport, Newport, RI

Flora at Gardiner House - Newport

4.6
4.6
115 Reviews
$31 to $50
Mediterranean

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2 people
11:00 p.m.
Booked 15 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Hot spot
  • Great for scenic views
Under the culinary direction of Chef Somoza, Flora’s menu captures the spirit of Mediterranean seaside towns from Saint Tropez to Capri to Marbella, spotlighting the bountiful seafood and vibrant produce that are hallmarks of coastal cuisine. With a passion for fresh ingredients rooted in his childhood in the Spanish countryside, picking wild blackberries and foraging mushrooms and wild asparagus, Chef Somoza is drawn to local, farm-to-table cooking.

The Flora menu is made up of regional ingredients such as sweet corn, seasonal vegetables and fruits, local seafood and small farm sourced meats, and is anchored by a crudo bar and fish main courses including Dover Sole, Bank Scallops, pan seared halibut. A skilled pastry chef and boulanger, Somoza is also putting an emphasis on quality breads and an impressive offering of house-made pastries and ice cream, and the most delicious creme brulee.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (401) 436-0400
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 115 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Rhode Island

    Hot spot

  • Newport County

    Best Ambience

  • Newport County

    Innovative

  • Newport County

    Hot spot

  • Newport County

    Great for fine wines

  • Newport County

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Flora at Gardiner House in Newport offers a stunning dining experience with "million dollar water views" and a charming ambiance. Guests rave about the "absolutely best halibut" and "creative cocktail menu." While service can be slow at peak times, the "fantastic food and views" make it a must-visit spot.

115 Reviews
  1. Jay

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional dining experience. A beautiful space and the food was exquisite.

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  2. Allan

    Greater Boston

    32 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    32 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    My paella was good but not as good as Ostra in Boston. My guests liked the pasta and the chicken cordon blue. The restaurant is very noisy. Inexplicably, the sound system was turned up at 7:25PM. Why. The bar dominates the cuisine. Is that what you really want. The Christmas decorations are fabulous.

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  3. Mike

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great quality food and good atmosphere. We had the set 3 course menu which was good value. Definitely would visit again.

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  4. veronika

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible food and service! The restaurant was decorated so festively and we can’t wait to go back.

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  5. Lindsey

    Greater Boston

    93 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    93 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Disappointing food--again. Hope the kitchen figures things out quickly but this has been the third meal here where food was sub par--every dish was either overcooked (chewy lobster), cold (halibut) or tasteless (sole)-- and please get rid of or change your amuse bouche--it's not good). Also, for the second time, they ran out of a main dish on the menu and our res was an early one (our server didn't let us know this until we tried to order it...). It's a lovely space with mostly decent service and good potential--but definitely not where food should be. We remain hopeful!!

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  6. Sam

    Greater Boston

    15 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Good vibe and the holiday decor was a nice touch. Our waitress Ivanne was very good and attentive. However the kitchen line made mistakes twice. Forgot one of our dish and then later sent a wrong dish to our table. The speed from kitchen was also slow. However food was flavorful and delicious so I will give it to the chef! Overall decent experience but not sure if value for the money. I may or may not return!

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  7. SophiaG

    New York City

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    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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  8. Cheryl

    Greater Boston

    194 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    194 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful Thanksgiving dinner, the choices were good, and the food was delicious. The couple of small things we asked to not be on the plates weren't and the service was wonderful. The restaurant was decorated for Christmas and from the outside to everything inside it was just beautiful A very enjoyable Thanksgiving dinner.

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  9. Richard

    Greater Boston

    33 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    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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  10. Tara

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    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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Flora at Gardiner House - Newport is rated 4.6 stars by 115 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
11:00 p.m.
Booked 15 times today
Google Map for Flora at Gardiner House - Newport

24 Lee's Wharf, Newport, RI 02840-3420

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Newport
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access
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