White Horse Tavern

Name: White Horse Tavern
Address: 26 Marlborough St, Newport, RI, United States, 02840
Telephone: (401) 849-3600
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8

4145 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

Dec 26, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 29 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
Neighbourhood
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
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Popular dishes

What 4,145 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

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

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 is a historic gem, offering "excellent food" and "outstanding service" in America's oldest tavern. Guests rave about the "amazing Beef Wellington" and "superior lobster bisque." The ambiance is both charming and "intoxicating," perfect for special occasions. A must-visit for foodies, historians, and anyone in Newport.

4,145 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our steak frites was delicious! A bottle of wine and yummy dessert topped off a wonderful evening.
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john
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A perfect dinner in a historic place with unmatched service and a delicious meal at a price reasonable for Newport, RI. Highly recommend for a very special evening.
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Pama
VIP
Greater Boston
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food, friendly professional staff, and a cozy table by the fire made our visit perfect!
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Judy
New York City
34 reviews
4.0
34 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We were half hour early from our reservation time but we were admitted without fuss. Our wait staff was Jenessa and she was polite, amiable, and knowledgeable. We were seated by a drafty window but I pulled the curtain together to stop the draft. There was a fireplace at every section in the restaurant. In fact, four in all. The fireplace was opposite from our table. We had Scotch duck egg for appetizer, a lobster bisque for me, French onion soup for my spouse, beef Wellington for him, confit duck legs for me and bread pudding as shared dessert with a scoop of salted caramel sorbet. The food was phenomenal. We will return when we return to Newport next Christmas. Thank you for our experience.
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alina
VIP
San Francisco
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful family celebration of the Winter Solstice at the oldest restaurant in the country! The tavern looks as it probably did two hundred years ago! The food was outstanding!
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Emily
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our party was greeted at the door and promptly seated. Definitely need a reservation here. The layout had a number of floors with small dining rooms on each. The ambiance was cozy - roaring fires, natural holiday decorations, soft lighting. The noise level was moderate - conversations happened easily at normal talking volume. The wine list was extensive, while the beer offerings were lackluster. The menu focuses on New England cuisine with many heavy, warming dishes. We visited during December, so it’s possible they have a different seasonal menu for the warmer months. Our server was attentive, but not annoying.
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Elizabeth
Greater Boston
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great spot, wonderful atmosphere with a huge lit fireplace constantly fed/tended to, fantastic drinks & delicious food! What's not to love?!?
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Cheri
VIP
New York City
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service always top notch! Absolutely love the roaring fireplace and candlelit tables.
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Richard
Greater Boston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful service and food! Chris our server was great! We got to sit at Jackie Kennedy’s favorite spot a little nook, 2nd floor next to the bar.
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Francis
Greater Boston
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time dining there Food was delicious! Service excellent!
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FAQs

White Horse Tavern is rated 4.8 stars by 4145 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 26, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 29 times today

26 Marlborough St, Newport, RI 02840

Additional information

Cross Street
Farewell Street
Neighbourhood
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
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
http://whitehorsenewport.com/
Phone number
(401) 849-3600

White Horse Tavern

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Popular dishes

Beef Wellington

Pan-Seared Scallops

Twin Lobster Tails

Menu

What 4,145 people are saying

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