The Café at The Chanler

Sort by

Filters

1. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 26, 2022

   overall5food4service5ambience5

   Dinner was fantastic... everything from the Atmosphere, Ambiance, Dinner and the Cocktails...... portions were substantial and very flavorful.

   Report
2. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   New England

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 24, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Service, food and ambiance great. Beautiful location.

   Report
3. k

   kimc

   Jacksonville

   3 reviews

   vip
   3.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on November 24, 2022

   overall3food2service1ambience4

   Stunning location; but the Thanksgiving meal was sub par. For the price, you should walk away with no complaints. Drinks took a very long time. The Turkey Dinner and Fish Alternative were dry and flavorless. The first and second courses saved the day. Fairly sloppy service also diminished the overall experience. We are locals and have dined throughout Newport, this was our first trip to the Chanler and may not be back, unfortunately.

   Report
4. CD

   CharlesD

   San Francisco

   14 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   14 reviews

   Dined on November 24, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Amazing restaurant. The entire experience was perfect. Enjoyed an excellently prepared Thanksgiving lunch that was delivered by warm, friendly staff.

   Report
5. KL

   KathyL

   New England

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 11, 2022

   overall3food2service5ambience4

   Menu was a very limited selection and was extremely pricey for the Cafe

   Report
6. OG

   OGAnnie

   New England

   10 reviews

   5.0

   10 reviews

   Dined on November 9, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   I love The Chanler. It’s a fairy tale spot. I loved being able to dine on the Terrace in November. It was a lovely full moon night. We were well attended to by Lily. The food was succulent cod and pork belly. Always lovely. Thanks!

   Report
7. JM

   JenM

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 6, 2022

   overall1food1service1ambience3

   Our Sunday lunch took one hour and twenty five minutes from the time we sat down to receive. Ordered food was incorrect and took multiple tries. The restaurant had only a few tables filled with few guests. Unfortunately it was not a good experience and I would not recommend. We won't return.

   Report
8. C

   C123

   New England

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on November 4, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Everything was amazing, from the service to the food to the view! It was the perfect night!!!!

   Report
9. D

   David

   New York Area

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 3, 2022

   overall5food4service5ambience5

   I found the entire experience of eating there to be delightful….the staff was very friendly and nice,the atmosphere was elegant and romantic.I wish there was more variety to the menu…but the food was tasty and presentation was great.I hope to return when I next visit Newport next month.The atmosphere of the hotel ,in which the restaurant is part of, is over the top elegant,extremely impressive and the experience as a whole makes for a very magical experience.

   Report
10. BS

    BobandSherry

    Oklahoma City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Remarkably good food. Unique and flavorful. Waiter was attentive, efficient and very pleasant; a wonderful combination. Overall, a delightful dining experience.

    Report
11. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Justin was an excellent waiter and helped us choose our fabulous wine. The food

    Report
12. AB

    AlysBeach

    Tallahassee

    28 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The day we dined it was rainy and dreary so we had to dine inside. The service was exceptional. Our meals were delicious. We would love to try it again on a clear day.

    Report
13. K

    Kevin

    New England

    55 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    55 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Long time Rhody but never been here. Located at the beginning of the Cliff Walk, really beautiful house and setting overlooking the Easton Bay. Food and drinks were amazing. The Cider Bar outside was a nice touch. Perfect for lunch on a gorgeous fall day. We’ll be back!

    Report
14. n

    nomdecena

    New York Area

    157 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    157 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Service was excellent. The waiter anticipated everything. We really enjoyed the cod and green salad.

    Report
15. OG

    OGAnnie

    New England

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    I was entertaining two friends of mine and you did not disappoint us. The food was fantastic and the best service we had. The ambiance is amazing as is the view. In one word, lovely. Thanks for making our dining experience. We met the chef after dinner. He was interesting and accommodating. Thanks.❤️

    Report
16. OG

    OGAnnie

    New England

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on October 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    This is a lovely place to be. Whether dining or vacationing, this place is the best. I love being there

    Report
17. MM

    MMHH

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 16, 2022

    overall4food3service4ambience4

    Great view, beautiful location, good service but not good value.

    Report
18. RR

    RickR

    Las Vegas

    27 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on October 9, 2022

    overall2food2service5ambience4

    No one at the door to greet you when you can in. Waited 10 minutes for him to appear. No personality and pretty Stuffy. Life he was doing us a favor showing up. Waitress was excellent and personable with being over beating. Food was eh! Oysters weren’t really chilled even though they were on ice. Not they tasty. No cocktail sauce except with they make on their own. Not great. Soup was oily and too heavy for a lite squash soup. Nice view made it ok

    Report
19. S

    Susan

    Naples

    12 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on October 9, 2022

    overall4food3service5ambience5

    Beautiful venue but overpriced with small portions

    Report
20. M

    Macaron

    New England

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 8, 2022

    overall1food1service3ambience5

    Food was so disappointing. Fish was so bad that I just couldn't believe we paid good money for it. It was smelly and bland. Bread wasn't complimentary - it wasn't even good. Cocktail was watered down. This place is all for the view.

    Report
21. L

    Lindsay

    San Antonio

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 7, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We sat on the porch and watched the moon reflect off the water as we ate. The heaters and patio cover made the temperature perfect. The food was delicious and the atmosphere was so relaxing!

    Report
22. i

    iambatman

    New England

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 2, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    It's good. Go. 50 characters is the minimum, and

    Report
23. OS

    OceanStar9

    New York Area

    36 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on September 30, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience5

    The service started out top notch and then sort of fizzled out at the end of the night. We had 7:30p reservations and it took a long while for the food to come out (starting with their fabulous bread, nothing complex), but we didn’t mind because the cafe was so cozy. The house made chitarra with scallops and the black bass for two were fabulous. Then all of a sudden they cut the heat and disappeared after our dessert orders were put in. There were still about 5 tables dining other than us, we were far from the last diners. Everyone complained and asked for the heat to be put back on. It was hard to complain, though, because it was hard to find or catch a server. The espresso martini described as “killer” on the menu was one of the worst I’ve ever had—I actually sent it back. The Valrohna chocolate dessert was lack luster and over salted for the blandness of the chocolate components. The cookie in my Mom’s was burnt. Will try again, but perhaps not dessert.

    Report
24. KB

    KatB

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    Everything was superb, the views are breathtaking and the food was exceptional.

    Report
25. BC

    BruceC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The Chanler is a place that's intimate and offers a distinctly special experience through a combination of an unparalleled setting (we ate on the patio with a gorgeous sunset ocean view, with the sounds of the surf on the beach), unobtrusive (yet attentive) service, and perfectly prepared food from a distinctive and thoughtful menu. This was the second year we celebrated my husband's birthday at the Chanler. We had such a special time last year, there was no question about where to go this year - - and next year, too! Overall, the Chanler offers a memorable upscale dining experience that is quietly elegant and simply delicious.

    Report
26. HD

    HappyDiner

    New England

    29 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Perfect spot for a birthday celebration - excellent service and cuisine.

    Report
27. PW

    PhyllisW

    New England

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2022

    overall4food3service5ambience5

    Because of the pandemic nearly three years have passed since my last visit to The Chanler. I remember the lunch menu having a greater choice of items. The ambiance is fantastic but I would be selective to whom I’d recommend it. Overall a very nice experience.

    Report
28. GS

    GregS

    New England

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on September 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great service, excellent food. The menu is a little limited, but the preparations were excellent

    Report
29. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 11, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent service. Beautiful view. Delicious food

    Report
30. JW

    JWLnGLL

    Tampa

    58 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    58 reviews

    Dined on September 11, 2022

    overall4food3service2ambience5

    You come here for the view, which is outstanding. The food is incidental, not to mention expensive. But let's talk about the food anyway. For a long time, we have been intending to try The Chanler and dine on the terrace. We did so this time as an anniversary celebration. Starters were a simple green salad and the buratta toast. Both were expensive but quite adequate. The toast was nicely seasoned and the nuts were a nice touch. For the entree, we had the black bass a la plancha for two. We were a bit surprised that it was just dropped on the table by the server, along with the sides, rather than being served by the chef or server (the chef did so for a table nearby). The fish was nicely cooked and had good flavor, but was served barely warm, which detracted from it somewhat. The sides--roasted potatoes along with an interesting vegetable medley--were fine. For dessert, we didn't really know what to expect with the "Valrhona Chocolate Variations", which was described as "raspberry, hazelnut, semifreddo, cake crumb". In fact, that was exactly what was served: chocolate cake crumbs with a cylinder of chocolate semifreddo and some raspberries and hazelnuts sprinkled alongside. OK. Service was, um, at a relaxed pace. Our server was matter-of-fact in manner and did not seem to want to project any warmth or welcoming. The bill was high but could have been much higher with other menu selections. Did I mention you come here for the view?

    Report
31. SJ

    SusanJ

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We had the grilled summer squash and the pork belly with corn and greens. The pork belly was absolutely amazing, and we would BOTH order it again; the grilled summer squash was delicious but a little lightweight for a vegetarian entree--maybe add some beans or potatoes to give it some heft?

    Report
32. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New England

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    If your looking for something different come here. This is not your typical Newport restaurant. We ate on the enclosed patio with every seat having views of Eastons baymaking our dining experience an exceptional experience.

    Report
33. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We always have a lovely time at the Chanler! Gracious dining in a classically elegant setting and a modern menu!

    Report
34. RM

    RichardM

    New England

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 2, 2022

    overall2food2service1ambience3

    We have eaten there a lot a were totally disappointed. We are local and have brought numerous friends there. We have also stayed overnight. Because of this meal it will be a long time before we come back and we had planned to set up diner party mid October The waitress brought the wrong meal. She brought the a fish dish rather than the lobster salad. The lobster salad was thrown together quickly with massive amounts of lettuce and the lobster on the side. The waitress brought it back and put it down on the table spilling the lobster on the place mat. I ate it since I did not want my wife’s food to get cold waiting. Though the lobster was ok there was just too much salad. She never came to check on how we were doing. I had to call her over to clear our plates. When I asked the waitress about the salad and told her it was not like the same salad I had before she told me it was due to a different chef. She rudely asked me if I wanted compensation I told her that I did not. I asked her to speak to the chef but no one came to talk with me. The waitress I felt was abrupt the rest of the meal. Despite poor service I did tip her What I think happened is she really did mess up the order and she and the kitchen plopped a ton of lettuce on the plate and then plopped the lobster on the open side of the plate Totally unacceptable considering how good the restaurant usually is

    Report
35. LS

    LSLoury

    New England

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience5

    Kallee was attentive and courteous! The food was fabulous! And the view is breathtaking!

    Report
36. D

    Dawnb

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 27, 2022

    overall4food3service4ambience5

    It is quite expensive, 26 doors for hamburger, and the food was good but not sure worth what they charge. The dessert was disappointing. It was not bad but just ok. The lobster salad was good. The lobster was good, great texture but the salad was only ok and the dressing overpowered the lobster flavor. The pork belly was pretty good and the fries were tasty.

    Report
37. BS

    BonnieS

    Richmond

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    It was perfect!

    Report
38. T

    Tecklac

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Beautiful ambiance and amazing food. Justin and Meaghan really did an outstanding job in their service

    Report
39. NH

    NHDiner

    New York Area

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We had a delightful meal out on the terrace. Great food, marvelous views, & wonderful service. Pricey, but a unique and special experience.

    Report
40. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New England

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Justin was a great server 10/10!

    Report