Cara

4.8

277 Reviews

$50 and over

Contemporary French / American

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

11:30 PM

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Experiences are available.

Romantic
Good for special occasions
Great for scenic views

Embark on an extraordinary dining journey at Cara, where European-inspired techniques merge with New England’s finest ingredients. Situated at the beginning of Newport’s iconic Cliff Walk, our Forbes Five-Star and AAA Five-Diamond restaurant offers panoramic ocean views and a carefully curated chef’s choice tasting menu by Executive Chef Jacob Jasinski. With a limited number of guests welcomed each evening, we provide an intimate and exclusive setting. Our culinary team introduces each course, highlighting the distinctive qualities of every dish, with select ingredients sourced from The Chanler’s own garden beds.

Discover why People Magazine has named us one of the "50 Most Beautiful Restaurants in America" and Yankee Magazine recognized us as "The Best Hotel Restaurant in Rhode Island." We are open Wednesday through Sunday, with advanced reservations and a full deposit required. Please note that our tastings feature meat and seafood, and we are unable to accommodate severe allergies.

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Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary French / American, Seafood, Contemporary French
Hours of operation
Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
(401) 847-2244
Website
http://thechanler.com/cara-restaurant
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Jacob Jasinski

Location
117 Memorial Blvd, Newport, RI 02840-3659
Neighborhood
Newport
Cross street
Memorial Blvd and Cliff Avenue
Parking details
Complimentary valet or self parking
Additional
Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wine

Experiences

Five Course Blind Tasting Menu
$220.32 per person
Prepaid
Apr 23, 2025 - Oct 26, 2025
Experience a one-of-a-kind 5-course menuless dining adventure at Cara for $170 + tax & service charge per person. Designed to intrigue your palate and delight your senses, our blind tastings feature both meat and seafood, creating an element of surprise with every course. Perfect for adventurous diners, this unique experience is not recommended for guests with major allergies or strict dietary restrictions. Children 12+ are welcome to join the fun. For dietary concerns or questions, please call us 72 hours in advance at 401-847-2244. A 72-hour cancellation notice is required for a full refund.
Eight Course Blind Tasting Menu
$298.08 per person
Prepaid
Apr 27, 2025 - Oct 26, 2025
Eight Courses at 8pm. $230 + tax & service charge per person. Experience an 8-course blind-tasting menu designed to intrigue the palate and satisfy the senses. For those with an exploratory appetite, this experience will be a memorable culinary journey. 72-hour cancellation notice for full refund. Menus change daily. Blind tastings include both meat and seafood. Guests with major allergies or strong dietary restrictions are not recommended for the blind-tasting menu. Children ages 12+ welcomed. Please contact us 72 hours in advance at 401-847-2244 with dietary concerns or questions.
Six Course Blind Tasting- At Communal Chef's Table
$213.84 per person
Prepaid
Mar 13, 2025 - Apr 27, 2025
**Communal Table** Embark on a six-course blind tasting designed to surprise and delight your palate. Perfect for adventurous diners, this immersive culinary journey offers a front-row seat to the artistry of our chefs. You'll be seated with up to five other guests, enjoying an intimate view into the kitchen as each course unfolds. Six Courses at 6pm. $165 + tax & service charge per person. 72-hour cancellation notice for full refund. Menus change daily. Blind tastings include both meat and seafood. Guests with major allergies or strong dietary restrictions are not recommended for the blind-tasting menu. Children ages 12+ welcomed. Please contact us 72 hours in advance at 401-847-2244 with dietary concerns or questions.

What 277 people are saying

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4.8

4.8 based on all time ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

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Cara offers an exceptional dining experience with its extraordinary chef's tasting menu, featuring "creative dishes" and "perfectly prepared" courses. The "attentive service" and "stunning presentation" in an elegant setting make it ideal for special occasions. Guests praise the chef's personal introductions and the innovative use of local ingredients.

277 Reviews

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Dave VIP
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Chef Jacob and his team, particularly Andrew, did a wonderful job.Great evening, in a great hotel and great location and a great dinner and wine pairing.
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Sherry
Greater Boston2 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nothing short of spectacular. The service, the ambience, the food, everything.
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Jerron
Greater Boston2 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We've been to quite a few Michelin star restaurants around the world and this has been up there as one of our favorites. The 6 course tasting menu was the perfect amount of food, leaving us quite full but not stuffed to the point of feeling sick. You're seated in a 6 table closed off dining room overlooking the water. We visited in November so it was dark, but I'd image its quite a lovely view in the summer. We also opted for wine pairing which was a mix familiar wines for us, but mostly new. The sommelier was great at explaining them, as well as answering our questions. We appreciated the use of local RI and New England ingredients in the dishes, as well as the explanation. Each course the head chef comes out and gives you a quick rundown on what you're about to eat, which honestly is great. Its brief but also descriptive. Each dish was complex enough, but not overbearing where so much is going on you don't know what you're tasting. The pacing was also excellent, too many times at fine dining you either feel rushed or it drags on between courses. Neither was the case here. If you're looking for an exceptional dining experience, with fantastic service and most importantly great tasting food, Cara is the place!
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Jeff
San Francisco11 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Cara was a truly wonderful and special experience. Of course the food: creative without being weird...tasty...and satisfying. The staff...very personable...very caring...very enthusiastic about what they were doing from the waitstaff to the exec chef. Would highly recommend Cara to everyone looking for a unique and exquisite experience.
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Laura
New York City17 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Blind Tasting was amazing. The cheese course was nothing like I have ever tasted. Attention to detail on every course 🫶
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John
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined on October 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Well with the price. The chef introduced each course. We are on a low sugar diet and he easily accommodated us.
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JohnL
New York City6 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My wife and I love tasting menus so we thought Cara would be nice to try. We are so glad we did. We arrived early for a drink before dinner and were greeted warmly. When dinner was ready we were escorted to a separate room for the tasting menu experience. It was just lovely. For each course the wine was presented wonderfully and poured with grace and care. The Chef introduced every dish as it was offered to all the guests. Every detail was given love and care to make sure we have a wonderful evening. I highly recommend Cara, it was just wonderful.
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Jason
Philadelphia1 review
5.0
Dined on October 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely perfect. The food, the service, the ambiance
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Justin
Orlando3 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent chefs table style experience. Service was impeccable, food made us like ingredients we normally don’t.
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Stan VIP
New York City10 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 31, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had the tasting menu at Cara. Loved the seasonality and emphasis on local ingredients. Service was impeccable. Tomato course and sea bass course especially memorable. Will be going back in winter to see how it changes. Recommend, especially for an occasion.
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Cara is rated 4.8 stars by 277 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

11:30 PM

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Experiences are available.

117 Memorial Blvd, Newport, RI 02840-3659

Additional information

Cross street
Memorial Blvd and Cliff Avenue
Neighborhood
Newport
Hours of operation
Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary French / American, Seafood, Contemporary French
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Complimentary valet or self parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Jacob Jasinski
Additional
Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wine

Website
http://thechanler.com/cara-restaurant
Phone number
(401) 847-2244

Cara

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Private dining

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Experiences

Five Course Blind Tasting Menu

Eight Course Blind Tasting Menu

Six Course Blind Tasting- At Communal Chef's Table

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What 277 people are saying

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