The Dining Room at the Vanderbilt

4.7

569 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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2 people

Mar 21, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 17 times today

Experiences are available.

Charming
Good for special occasions
Romantic

Pull back the portico curtains and step into the historic downtown Newport mansion once owned by businessman Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt that has been reimagined as a glamorous social hub with a culinary secret to discover at every turn. From an intimate dining room with an intriguing menu of savory local dishes to the sun-dappled Conservatory and dining al fresco in The Garden, the dining scene at The Vanderbilt is crackling with alluring eccentricities just waiting to be explored.

Important Notes: Reservations are held for 15 minutes beyond the scheduled arrival time, and during peak service hours you may not be seated until your entire party has arrived. Once your party is assembled, we will offer you the next available table for a party of your size. Also, we do our utmost to accommodate all guest requests upon check-in, but unfortunately cannot guarantee any particular seating preferences.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American
Hours of Operation
Daily 7:30 am–10:30 pm
Phone number
(401) 846-6200
Website
http://aubergeresorts.com/vanderbilt/dine/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Timothy Caspare

Location
41 Mary St, Newport, RI 02840-3027
Neighbourhood
Newport
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Newport Hour at The Mansion
Multiple dates available
We invite guests and local visitors to gather in our handsome Dining Room and Conservatory for The Vanderbilt’s convivial Newport Hour, available daily. Enjoy indulgent, half-off culinary delights and libations and imbibe amongst the glow of Newport’s downtown social hub.
Weekend Brunch at The Vanderbilt
Multiple dates available
Gather for brunch in our handsome Dining Room at The Vanderbilt. Step within the handsome navy blue-cloaked walls of the cozy Dining Room to indulge in brunch dishes that feature the best of Rhode Island’s bounty from land and sea from Executive Chef Tim Caspare and our expert culinary team.
Into the Cask Whisky Tasting
US$85.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Step inside The Reserve Room for an intimate tasting experience featuring pours of The Macallan. Sip and savor a variety of rare selections of The Macallan’s single malt whiskies, and learn the stories behind the pours.

YOGURT PARFAITUS$14.00
granola, seasonal fruit, wildflower honey
COCONUT CHIA PUDDINGUS$14.00
goji berry, coconut, banana
SMOKED SALMON EVERYTHING BAGELUS$18.00
scallion cream cheese, capers, onion, tomatoes
BLUEBERRY PANCAKESUS$19.00
vermont syrup and butter
AVOCADO TOASTUS$19.00
grains, sprouts, onion, cilantro
- add eggUS$5.00
LOCAL EGGS ANY STYLEUS$24.00
bacon or sausage, toast
EGGS BENEDICTUS$24.00
poached eggs, smoked ham, english muffin, hollandaise
FRIED EGG SANDWICHUS$19.00
brioche bun, sausage or chorizo, vermont cheese
OMELETTEUS$24.00
zucchini, mushroom, gruyere, toast

SIDES

FRESH SEASONAL FRUITUS$12.00
BUTTERMILK AND CURRANT SCONEUS$9.00
SMOKED SALMONUS$10.00
CHICKEN SAUSAGEUS$7.00
OLD SMOKEHOUSE BACONUS$6.00
DUCK FAT POTATOESUS$7.00
SLICED HAMUS$6.00

What 569 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Rhode Island
Romantic
Newport County
Great for brunch
Newport County
Great for fine wines
Newport County
Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Dining Room at the Vanderbilt offers a "beautiful setting" in a "historical mansion" with "wonderful food" and "friendly service." Guests praise the "fantastic cocktails," "unique atmosphere," and the "attentive staff." Despite some mixed reviews on pricing, the overall experience is often considered "amazing" and "highly recommended."

569 Reviews

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Manuel VIP
Chicago10 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excelente lugar; aunque pocas opciones en el menú, muy buena comida; excelente ambiente, elegante, tranquilo. Muy buen servicio.
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Michael
Greater Boston12 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Waiitresses-Shelby and Sophie could not have been more pleasant and spot on with service-they were awesome! Food was excellent. Oysters and clams best we've ever had. Bar atmosphere is so inviting! Thank you. Mike and Bonnie Slein
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Nicholas
Greater Boston30 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The brunch menu was extensive. Service skilled and attentive. Both drinks and food VERY well prepared. Other house staff friendly and helpful (guiding to restrooms, etc.). And the valet parking really works. All told, an excellent experience.
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BRIAN
Greater Boston4 reviews
3.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Easy to make reservation and they were on schedule. Our waitress was nice but not very outgoing. The food was very good. Entrees will let you leave feeling hungry. Just about no vegetable on our plate with our seafood. Price was what we expected for where we were in Newport but the value was lacking. Food was very good but other than that satisfactory.
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Joseph VIP
Greater Boston66 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went for the Sunday roast. Really delicious food. Beautiful presentation. Great atmosphere. Very chic yet cozy. Attentive and friendly service.
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Paul
Greater Boston2 reviews
3.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wanted to go out for a nice lunch, so chose the Dining Room at The Vanderbilt even though brunch was the only option, which I’m not a big fan of. I was excited to see a non brunch item of shrimp and grits, which I love. But unfortunately they topped the dish with a mixture of celery chunks and red pepper. The celery was cut into really small pieces and there was so much of it that it was really unpleasant. I tried picking it out, but there was so much I ended up with pieces in every bite. The shrimp was cooked perfectly and the flavor of the sauce was good, but the celery ruined it for me. My husband had scrambled eggs and bangers which he said was okay. My daughter had a chicken BLT that she said was nothing special. There was mayonnaise on the sandwich, but you would think such a fancy place would put something like aioli, or tomato jam. Then to top it all off we were walking around looking at the hotel after we were done eating and what do I see? People having high tea!! I said to the hostess that I didn’t know they had high tea and that I had specifically looked for it on their website. She said it was under events. I had looked under menus. 🤯
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Kelly VIP
Rhode Island11 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful experience. The service, food and atmosphere was delightful! Thank you!
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Mikayla
Orange County1 review
5.0
Dined on February 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding service from Sara and the whole team. I had the Parlor Room all to myself for my entire breakfast, and they came in and started the fire for me/tended to it regularly throughout my meal. The honey latte with cinnamon, fried egg sandwich, and buttermilk currant scone were delicious and filling. The ambience was classy and cozy, with music playing at just the right volume and warm, low lighting filling the beautifully decorated space. A perfect start to a chilly winter morning in Newport. I will recommend this breakfast spot to many!
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Will VIP
Greater Boston16 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
It is a beautiful venue. The music was way too loud but our waitress eventually turned it down
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Michael
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food serving size was very good and food was very delicious. Ambience was outstanding.
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The Dining Room at the Vanderbilt is rated 4.7 stars by 569 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 21, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 17 times today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for The Dining Room at the Vanderbilt

41 Mary St, Newport, RI 02840-3027

Additional information

Neighbourhood
Newport
Hours of Operation
Daily 7:30 am–10:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Timothy Caspare
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://aubergeresorts.com/vanderbilt/dine/
Phone number
(401) 846-6200

The Dining Room at the Vanderbilt

Make a reservation

Additional information

Newport Hour at The Mansion

Weekend Brunch at The Vanderbilt

Into the Cask Whisky Tasting

Coffee by New Harvest

CoffeeUS$6.00

Decaf CoffeeUS$6.00

Cold BrewUS$6.00

French PressUS$14.00

Espresso by New Harvest

CappuccinoUS$8.50

LatteUS$8.50

AmericanoUS$8.50

Herbal & Green Teas

Organic Vanilla RooibosUS$6.00

PeppermintUS$6.00

Chamomile BlossomsUS$6.00

Color of the YearUS$6.00

Auberge GreenUS$6.00

Black Teas

Masala ChaiUS$6.00

English BreakfastUS$6.00

Earl Grey with LavenderUS$6.00

Mad Hatter’sUS$6.00

Thunderbolt DarjeelingUS$6.00

Entree

YOGURT PARFAITUS$14.00

COCONUT CHIA PUDDINGUS$14.00

SMOKED SALMON EVERYTHING BAGELUS$18.00

BLUEBERRY PANCAKESUS$19.00

AVOCADO TOASTUS$19.00

LOCAL EGGS ANY STYLEUS$24.00

EGGS BENEDICTUS$24.00

FRIED EGG SANDWICHUS$19.00

OMELETTEUS$24.00

SIDES

FRESH SEASONAL FRUITUS$12.00

BUTTERMILK AND CURRANT SCONEUS$9.00

SMOKED SALMONUS$10.00

CHICKEN SAUSAGEUS$7.00

OLD SMOKEHOUSE BACONUS$6.00

DUCK FAT POTATOESUS$7.00

SLICED HAMUS$6.00

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