Flora at Gardiner House - Newport

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   Jay

   New York City

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 3 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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   Allan

   Greater Boston

   32 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   32 reviews

   Dined 5 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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   Mike

   Vancouver

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 5 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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   veronika

   New York City

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 6 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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   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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   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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   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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   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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   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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    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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