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White Horse Tavern, Newport, RI

White Horse Tavern

4.8
4.8
4158 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 28 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
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Kevin DeMarco
  • 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

What 4,158 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

NoiseModerate

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.

4,158 Reviews
  1. Susan

    Greater Boston

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely wonderful! A fantastic dining experience. The food was delicious, the service was excellent, the overall experience was very special. Highly recommend.

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  2. Judith

    Greater Boston

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious, server very professional, but noise level unpleasant. Music was too loud and even when the volume was lowered for a short time, always got louder again—felt like I was sitting next to a trumpet!

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  3. Scott

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing! Excellent food and service. Both Wife and I had Beef Wellington enhanced with scallops, I had Lobster Bisque and wife had Onion Soup for appetizers. We both had Orange Vanilla crème Brûlée for dessert. For drinks I had a smoky old fashioned and wife had a red sangria. Everything was delicious!

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  4. James

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Historic ambiance with o class...excellent food, ambiance, and service.

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  5. Anat

    New York City

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The ambiance was wonderful. The food was delicious and the service was excellent. We went there for an anniversary dinner and had a wonderful 3 course meal and cocktails. Every dish and beverage were a success!

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  6. Richard

    VIP

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazimg place - nothing like it! Must go when in Newport!

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  7. Andrew

    Greater Boston

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Simply fantastic. Food, service, ambiance…. Having dinner with family in such a historic setting. Magical… So fortunate to have the White Horse Tavern near us…

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  8. JoAnn

    New York City

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere, service and food. We had a quiet private table on the second floor by the bar. Drinks and food were superb. This was our 3rd time eating here and will make sure to always make reservations when we visit Newport.

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  9. Richard

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had the seafood of the day (sword fish) outstanding. My wife had the sirloin and fries (outstanding). Service and all were outstanding. Go there for any special occasion. We were fortunate to find parking behind the restaurant. Make sure you have reservations in advance (e.g. through OpenTable.)

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  10. Paul

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Atmosphere was excellent, service was solid, food was not good. Based on reviews was looking forward to a good meal but may have been because of it Christmas week not having regular staff. Not exactly sure why, but chicken was smothered in way too much gravy and swordfish (“catch of the day”) was rubbery and not good at all. Cool to see the oldest tavern in the US, but not a great place to eat. 

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FAQs

White Horse Tavern is rated 4.8 stars by 4158 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 28 times today
Google Map for White Horse Tavern

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
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