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The Dining Room at Castle Hill Inn

4.9
4.9
2512 Reviews
$50 and over
Seafood
The Dining room serves only a six-course tasting menu for $165 per person, where each course showcases signature ingredients from our local farms, waters, and garden. The typical dining experience should take about two and one half hours, and is served inside our historic 1875 Aggassiz Mansion. We are closed Tuesdays & Wednesdays, and allow for reservations of up to seven guests. Reservations can be made up to four weeks in advance, while overnight guests and private events may book further. Please feel free to email us with any questions as well at dining@castlehillinn.com.

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2 people

9:00 PM


Booked 18 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Fine Dining

  • Cuisines

    Seafood, American

  • Hours of operation

    Mon, Thu–Sun 5:30 pm–9:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (888) 466-1355

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Executive chef

    Andy Taur

  • Private party facilities

    Private Dining services are available for our indoor spaces and our Chalet, featuring a range of capacities and menu styles based on applicable hours and seasonality. Please contact our sales department to coordinate private events at (401) 619-3830.

  • Neighborhood

    Newport, Rhode Island

  • Cross street

    Castle Hill Avenue

  • Parking details

    Complimentary valet and self-parking available. Access to the property is reserved for guests with dining or lodging arrangements.

  • Additional

    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,512 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 5Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Boston / New England

    Best Overall

  • Boston / New England

    Best Service

  • Boston / New England

    Best Ambiance

  • Boston / New England

    Great for fine wines

  • Boston / New England

    Romantic

  • Boston / New England

    Seafood

  • Rhode Island

    Best Overall

  • Rhode Island

    Best Food

  • Rhode Island

    Best Service

  • Rhode Island

    Best Ambiance

  • Rhode Island

    Great for fine wines

  • Rhode Island

    Romantic

  • Rhode Island

    Good for special occasions

  • Rhode Island

    Seafood

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  1. shannon

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful. Excellent service . Would definitely come again for intimate dining

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  2. jlcnyc

    New York Area

    32 reviews

    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    a beautiful venue for a special occasion. We had a birthday dinner and even with poor weather the views are spectacular. very pricey.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous service all around - food, customer service

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  4. RichardS

    New England

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A perfect place for any special occasion and makes any occasion a special occasion.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing experience from start to finish. Ambience was perfect.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service was excellent!  the maître d’ was wonderful, and made our night special. 

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  7. ak2021

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely amazing service and attention to detail. I came here for the first dinner of my honeymoon and the staff made us feel extra special and welcome during our stay (including a glass of champagne on arrival for me and my wife - helping start the evening with a bit of pizzazz!). The food was top-notch and well-portioned, the only caveat is that the whole experience was a bit pricey but you get what you pay for!

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  8. KimberlyA

    New England

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Castle Hill is always amazing! The views, the ambiance, the food - all is perfect! Our main server, Harris, was fantastic - great recommendations and fun! Castle Hill is the perfect spot for a special occasion (or an occasion you want to make special!)

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  9. AndrewMc

    New England

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We enjoyed our dinner and experience very much. Harrison and the device team were outstanding

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  10. CraigC

    New York Area

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Six course tasting menu...so many outstanding flavors and pairings. The weather was not the best on the night that we went, but the food and atmosphere of Castle HIll Inn are still the starts of the show. Be sure to book early and request the main dining room.

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  11. JohanS

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    Great place. Great views. Food a little bit overrated. The oyster serving was, ehum, interesting with three types of over sweet toppings. Rest of the menu was ok, but not wow. A little bit pricy for the quality served. Service was fantastic. Big thank you to Dan and his team!

    1 person found this helpful

  12. TedM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a wonderful experience at the Dining Room at Castle Hill. The 6 course meal with wine paring was delicious. The view was fantastic. The service was exceptional. It was exactly how one should enjoy a special occasion dinner.

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  13. SandraF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Remember fine dining, excellent ingredients, beautiful presentation, informed and helpful wait-staff, unique locations, and fine wine? Still here at The Dining Room at Castle Hill. Thank you Alex and Harrison

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  14. Taurus

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    We have dined at and stayed at Castle Hill many times. Always very satisfied. Our dining experience with the new 6 course tasting menu was not very good at all. Each course was very slow to arrive and not inspiring at any level. The wait staff was fine-I believe the kitchen was slow- not elegant slow, just plain slow. Unfortunate

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  15. BryanA

    St. Louis

    8 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    The location and view are spectacular. The service was good but missed the mark. For example, they gave us a bread plate and butter knife, but failed to ever bring the bread service. Other tables received it, but not us. The food was good and there were a couple of things that were spectacular like the wagyu course, but others were mediocre. I would return to the Inn for cocktails and/or lunch to enjoy the view, but probably would pass on returning to The Dining Room.

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  16. JOSEPHC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The six course dinner was beautifully presented and exceptionally delicious

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  17. BillA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fine dining at its finest. Forget New York and Paris. Castle Hill Inn’s Dining Room is the best. Unparalleled service, exquisite menu and a wine cellar second to none.

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  18. SconnieFoodie

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Probably one of the best meals we have experienced. My husband and I got the recommendation from our tour boat captain who said he went to Castle Hill twice a year for a special occasion. It did not disappoint. Amazing food and very knowledgeable staff. Definite do not miss if you are in the area.

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  19. Junipercape

    New York Area

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Tasting Menu was phenomenal, wonderful choices with each of the six courses, really well served by an extremely well trained staff!

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  20. GarW

    New England

    149 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    149 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The tasting menu is chock-full of flavors and preparations that are exceptionally well executed and not to be missed. The wine pairings are a good option, but do not miss out on the very interesting and surprisingly well-priced wine list!

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  21. JeremyP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Incredible evening with fantastic food and unbelievable view and exceptional staff.

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  22. DonnaF

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Exceptional tasting menu and wine pairing. Special event type of dinner. Second to none views. Knowledgeable servers

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  23. JaniceD

    Western NC

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was to date the best meal of my life! The 6 course chef’s tasting and spectacular wine pairings should not be missed!

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  24. Trey

    New England

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Definitely a splurge, but every morsel was delectable. I did wish I'd noticed that my one glass of Merlot was $60!! But it did last me through the meal. Others were around $19 and somehow my eye missed landing on the price. Oh well...my husband loved the wine pairings with each of the 5 courses. His venison was unbelievably tender - more so than the beef which was still quite delicious. Oysters fantastic. The menu changes but the Chef cooks everything to perfection, the presentation is artful. And the staff is lovely.

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  25. JamesD

    New England

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was amazing but so was the service. It was a special night for us and the waitstaff made it even more memorable. We had a thoroughly good time and will be heading back again. We recommend Castle Hill to everyone who enjoys an amazing dining experience

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  26. AshleeT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We treated ourselves and our house guests to a wonderfully over the top dinner. The food and service was as expected, which is to say superb, and the atmosphere between 6 and 9 gradually amped up in noise and energy level in a positive way.

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  27. AWESOME

    New England

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Greta meal and amazing service!!! Thank you so much.

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  28. Lynnie

    New England

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and wine pairings were excellent. The dining room was beautifully appointed and everyone we encountered made our experience very special.

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our primary server was a delight and we enjoyed ourselves very much. Unfortunately we had to rush out towards the end due to an unforeseen issue but the staff did their very best with the service and we hope to return on our anniversary.

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  30. JennM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great food, great staff, and great service! Best meal and dinning experience I have had!!

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  31. JeffA

    New England

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always, from the staff to the ambiance, to the food, everything was amazing!

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  32. LaurieG

    Caribbean

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything about our dinner at Castle Hill was amazing. The service -- fabulous, the food extraordinary, the ambience perfect! It was a very memorable and top shelf evening!

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  33. bethb

    New England

    36 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on April 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    From start to finish our experience was perfection…our meals were more than we could hope for…the staff was knowledgeable, pleasant, helpful and made sure we were comfortable and fine dining in the most beautiful dining room in Rhode Island…could not have asked for anymore. The valet staff were welcoming and upon leaving our car was brought quickly out.

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  34. PeterP

    New England

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    If Michelin visited Newport, Castle Hill would earn a star!

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  35. SreyS

    New England

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best date night ever!! From the valet’s parking personnel to the waiting staffs, very professional and exceptional. We feel well taken care of. The food was phenomenal. Compliments to the chef/chefs. We’re lucky to be able to get last minute reservations because someone had canceled. It’s our go to place whenever we’re looking to have a wonderful evening after a rough work week or just to celebrate some special occasion. Great place for special occasions. Highly recommended ❤️

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  36. SteveG

    New England

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The 6 course dinner with wine pairing is an extraordinary experience! The service that Carl and the crew provide is second to none!

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  37. EeroP

    Chicago

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Probably the highest-end restaurant in Newport. Multi-course prix fixe menu, fantastic setting and service.

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  38. ChristineG

    Charleston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding experience as always! The six-course tasting menu was excellent; a perfect amount of food, a variety of dishes from which to choose, flavorful and delicious.

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  39. JohnC

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic food and service Six course meal was a great treat

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  40. mollyo

    New England

    41 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on March 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Enjoyed the options within the prix fix menu. Had some delightful new tastes. Our waiter, Harris, was outstanding.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

The Dining Room at Castle Hill Inn is rated 4.9 stars by 2512 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

9:00 PM


Booked 18 times today
Google Map for The Dining Room at Castle Hill Inn

590 Ocean Drive, Newport, RI 02840

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Castle Hill Avenue

  • Neighborhood

    Newport, Rhode Island

  • Hours of operation

    Mon, Thu–Sun 5:30 pm–9:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Seafood, American

  • Dining style

    Fine Dining

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Parking details

    Complimentary valet and self-parking available. Access to the property is reserved for guests with dining or lodging arrangements.

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Andy Taur

  • Additional

    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (888) 466-1355

  • Private party facilities

    Private Dining services are available for our indoor spaces and our Chalet, featuring a range of capacities and menu styles based on applicable hours and seasonality. Please contact our sales department to coordinate private events at (401) 619-3830.

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