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White Horse Tavern, Newport, RI

White Horse Tavern

4.8
4.8
4228 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 34 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
  • Neighborhood
    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, Wine

What 4,228 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

    Romantic

  • Rhode Island

    American

  • Newport County

    Best Overall

  • Newport County

    Best Food

  • Newport County

    Best Service

  • Newport County

    Best Ambiance

  • 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
The White Horse Tavern combines "historic charm" with "delicious food" and "impeccable service" in Newport. Diners rave about the "beef Wellington" and "lobster ravioli." While some find it "pricey," the unique ambiance and "attentive staff" make it a "must-visit" for both locals and tourists seeking a memorable dining experience.

4,228 Reviews
  1. Bent

    Houston8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was very nice and service excellent and friendly. The ambience of the old old inn is amazing. We have been there before and I thought this old inn perfect for birthday dinner for my wife. It was.

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  2. Kirk VIP

    Greater Boston18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible! Food, ambience, service were outstanding. An amazing historic tavern! We will be back often!

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  3. Manuel VIP

    Chicago10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Aunque me esperaba más opciones en el menú, lo que pedimos estuvo muy bueno; particularmente me dijeron que el platillo que pedí lleva 50 años en el menú. Muy bueno. Muy buen servicio y el lugar ambientado en la época de sus orígenes. Muy recomendable!

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was well made and delicious. Service was great. We’ll definitely be back!

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  5. Ronette

    San Francisco87 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service, beautiful ambiance and delicious food!

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  6. Matthew VIP

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Superb food and service in an intimate, historic building. The beef Wellington was absolutely perfectly done. Great oysters to start, and the foie gras appetizer was wonderful. Mind blowing wine list, most of which we could unfortunately not afford but we found a few good options. A truly great experience.

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  7. Cecilia

    Baltimore20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    After 34 years we retuned to the White Horse Tavern. The food was really delicious. My beef Wellington was perfect, just fork tender. The steak knife was not needed. The oysters were fresh and had the perfect taste of the sea. The recommended wine paired with the correct notes.

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  8. WMfamily5 VIP

    Richmond13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A true historical setting which serves a delicious meal every-time we are able to be in Newport.

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  9. Ronald

    Greater Boston6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is where we come for a special occasion. Food and atmosphere never disappoint.

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  10. Doug VIP

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience, great food service and environment.

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FAQs

White Horse Tavern is rated 4.8 stars by 4228 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 34 times today
Google Map for White Horse Tavern

26 Marlborough St, Newport, RI 02840

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Farewell Street
  • Neighborhood
    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, Wine
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