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1639, Newport, RI

1639

3.4
3.4
568 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
  • Romantic
Fresh fish, ripe and seasonal vegetables and hand-selected specialties are spun into one.

We do our best to honor all seating requests at the time of check-in but are unable to guarantee particular tables and reservations are held for a 15 minute grace period


Not bookable

This restaurant is open seasonally. Unfortunately, it is currently closed.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Seafood, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (401) 851-3325
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Phillip Jackson
  • Neighborhood
    Newport
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

What 568 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

3.4
3.4 based on recent ratings
  • 3.5Food
  • 3.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 3.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Rhode Island

    Great for scenic views

  • Newport County

    Romantic

  • Newport County

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
1639 boasts a stunning setting and delicious appetizers, but experiences are mixed. While some diners found the food "wonderful" and the atmosphere "beautiful," others noted long wait times and limited gluten-free options. Service received varied feedback, from "fantastic" to "poor." Despite its potential, improvements are needed for consistency.

568 Reviews
  1. FranA

    New York City

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    They didn’t have 3 items on the menu that we wanted.

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  2. Maria

    New York City

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was great as was the service. However, there was a limited selection of wine options and no cocktail menu. In addition, it would be nice to have complimentary bread or crackers at the start of our dining experience.

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  3. Ashley

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 30, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was incredible. Service was meh. My wine glass came over with wine all over the bottom so I had to clean it myself. Then our waiter did not come back over to get us more drinks until we flagged down another waiter. He was nowhere to be found the majority of our meal

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  4. LisaH

    New York City

    12 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on August 16, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We won’t go Back We’ve been coming here through all its iterations, starting with Scarletta, then Sail Fish, and now 1639. I was looking forward to this newest version because the location is great. But the place had low energy, foreign service that was unfamiliar with the menu, blah food, no wine menu, and overall mediocre experience. We won’t go back. Their prices are on the extreme upper level, but unwarranted as the food was barely okay. I don’t recommend.

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  5. Doug

    Los Angeles

    19 reviews

    2.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on August 10, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Very pretty restaurant and hotel all refurbished but food was horrible. Really disappointed as service was equally terrible. Manager came over to help and the he disappeared also. They should be able to retain plenty of summer help given the location. Recommend they bring in exchange students like other places.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 9, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was decent, but pricey. Ambiance was nice, but we had a great table. The rest of the restaurant was just okay Beautiful string lights outside but they weren't lit...would have been so nice if they were. Service was not good! Pleasant server but painfully slow. Only came around once for drink refills. Got our food after a long wait and didn't see the waiter again. Would not necessarily go back

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  7. Michael

    Philadelphia

    13 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on August 3, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We are Newport residents since NOV 2022. We tried dining here 2 yrs ago, & we’re not pleased with the menu or service at the time. Now since the hotel/restaurant is under new management, we wanted to try it again. Our waiter was fantastic….but the $72 medallion size filet with a tiny onion was totally unacceptable!!! And the whole menu needs improvement to include more choices. Scallops, shrimp, pork, & a better house salad. We were quite surprised that the renovation and the great location on Goat Island did not improve overall. Thank you & hoping improvements will happen in the near future. We love the location & ambience.

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  8. Lisa

    Greater Boston

    52 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    52 reviews

    Dined on August 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautifully renovated restaurant and hotel. Food was delicious and well prepared, everyone we met was very nice and professional. Highly recommend!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 3, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was bland, too small of portion, and when asked to heat up the host came back and said they wouldn’t. The waiters never checked in with us, service was extremely slow, and we had to plead for water.

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  10. Monica

    New York City

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our meal was delicious and our server was very friendly. The manager offered us select bottles of wine . It was overall a wonderful experience.

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FAQs

1639 is rated 3.4 stars by 568 OpenTable diners.

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

Not bookable

This restaurant is open seasonally. Unfortunately, it is currently closed.

Google Map for 1639

1 Goat Is, Newport, RI 02840-1559

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Newport
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Seafood, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Phillip Jackson
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine
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