The Café at The Chanler

Name: The Café at The Chanler
Address: 117 Memorial Blvd, Newport, RI, United States, 02840-3659
Telephone: (401) 847-2244
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

776 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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A sophisticated waterfront culinary destination, located in Newport's most celebrated address. Take in the Cliff Walk views of Easton's Bay while relaxing on the fully enclosed and heated terrace or take a seat in the lounge and enjoy a mixologist-crafted cocktail or a selection from the award-winning wine list.

Featuring contemporary cuisine, inspired by both European influence and sustainable New England ingredients, The Café at The Chanler serves both a la carte and prix fixe menus for lunch and dinner daily.

**In order to ensure that every guest's dining experience is exemplary, we can accommodate parties of 8 guests in the Café dining a la carte. Due to business levels, the intimacy of our dining room, and limitations in our kitchen unfortunately we cannot accommodate parties over 8 guests on Thursday- Sunday.
For larger parties call 401-847-2244.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Nov 29, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

Experiences are available.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, French American, Seafood
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
Phone number
(401) 847-2244
Website
http://www.thechanler.com/dining/the-cafe?nomob=yes
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Jacob Jasinski

Location
117 Memorial Blvd, Newport, RI 02840-3659
Neighborhood
Newport
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

A Chanler Soirée for New Year’s Eve
$388.80 per person
Prepaid
Dec 31, 2023 only
$300 per person + tax & service charge (ages 21+) An Evening of Music, Art, & Cuisine, 6pm to 1am. Put on your finest and join us for the most glamorous social gathering of the year. All included: passed hors d’oeuvres, food stations, an 8pm 4-course dinner at communal tables served with select wines, live jazz by The Creswell Club, and DJ with dancing. Take in a private tarot reading, pose at our photo booth, enjoy live painting & be awed by soirée surprises. Cap the evening with a midnight toast, late-night bites. Menu accommodates pescatarians, vegetarians, & gluten free diets. Attire: black tie optional. Full deposit required. Cancellation required 7 days prior by December 24 at 5:00pm for full refund; non-refundable thereafter.
Christmas Eve 4-Course Prix Fixe
$50.00 per person
Prepaid
Dec 24, 2023 only
$120 per person + tax & service charge. A Christmas Eve celebration from 5pm to 8:30pm. Embrace the holiday spirit with us as we savor the season with a four-course prix fixe menu, blending timeless ingredients with contemporary culinary artistry. To secure your reservation, a deposit of $50 per person is required. Cancel by 5 pm on December 21st to receive a full refund. Cancellations after this time are non-refundable.
Christmas Day 4-Course Prix Fixe
$50.00 per person
Prepaid
Dec 25, 2023 only
$165 per person + tax & service charge. Children's menu $55 ++ (ages 12 and under). Christmas Day holiday dining from 3pm to 8pm. We extend a warm invitation to immerse yourself in the enchanting atmosphere at The Chanler. Join us as we showcase our affection for the holidays by crafting an exceptional dining experience featuring a four-course prix fixe menu that blends classic ingredients with modern culinary techniques. Enjoy festive live music and complete your dinner with delightful offerings at our Christmas dessert confiserie. To secure your reservation, a deposit of $50 per person is required. Cancel by 5 pm on December 22nd to receive a full refund. Cancellations after this time are non-refundable.

What 776 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.9Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Rhode Island
Best Ambiance
Rhode Island
Romantic
Newport County
Best Ambiance
Newport County
Great for fine wines
Newport County
Romantic
Newport County
Great for scenic views

776 Reviews

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LidyS
Rhode Island
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a great time, the service, food and ambiance were outstanding. We were overcharged, but noticed it and it was corrected. Also, the cancellation policy is ridiculous. The very expensive hot chocolate was lukewarm and served in a to go cup, not a good thing.
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Claudia
Austin
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a lovely Thanksgiving lunch at the Chanler. The food was outstanding and the service was impeccable. Highly recommend.
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JennJ
Philadelphia
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall3food4service3ambience3
Great location by cliff walk. Our waitress is very attentive. However, the kitchen is very slow. We were the only table there for lunch but it still took about an hour to get our food.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wait staff is out of this world. No kids, but I would go back in a heartbeat. Everything says go back.
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LisaB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
A beautiful venue to share with friends. The atmosphere and backdrop of the ocean made this luncheon very special. Our friends are from California and were so impressed with the architecture of the building inside an out. The food was delicious.
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KathyC
Greater Boston
75 reviews
vip
5.0
75 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
What a lovely way to end a day of sightseeing! The service was impeccable and the food was memorable. The seafood bouillabaisse was luscious. Definitely a place to revisit.
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Fayrevale
Greater Boston
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Dinner at the Cafe at The Chanler was a delight. From the yummy food to the friendly staff, the evening was simple pleasure.
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delightful evening! Food was amazing & our server was excellent-
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JohnG
Greater Boston
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and great value for an extraordinary experience during Newport Restaurant week.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Professional staff, great atmosphere near the water, and the food was delicious!
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JenniferM
Greater Boston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Such a wonderful evening! Dinner was delicious and the restaurant and service were perfect!
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CraigP
Greater Boston
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Beautiful place. Great ambiance. Great ocean view. Delicious food.
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bethl
Greater Boston
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We spent weekend in Newport for “Guilded Age @ experience. The Cafe was pefect
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent as always! Highly recommend the NPT trolley drink and onions soup. View is stunning too.
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MicheleA
Seattle
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We came for lunch during Restaurant Week. The location is fantastic, but the food and service were also excellent. Delicious new tastes. Just a delight.
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ThomasM
Los Angeles
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on October 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My wife and I chose The Chanler for her birthday lunch as we had dined here before, and the terrace offers an unobstructed view of the water, along with rolling surf gently caressing Easton Beach. Julie Rose was our attentive server, catering to our every wish, including honey for the Emperors’ Tea service. We enjoyed oysters, burrata toast, and an NPT Trolley, all while relaxing in the heated and enclosed lunch terrace. Overall, quite an impressive experience and one we hope to enjoy again.
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DennieDo
Greater Boston
115 reviews
vip
5.0
115 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a most beautiful day plus a wonderful meal, wine, and dessert. We waited to use our Parents Day gift card until summer was over and less crowded. We couldn’t have picked a better day to dine on the patio the end of October. Alex was so friendly and versed well regarding the menu and his recommendations were right on. We will be back! We’re happy we live close by!!
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ATLAliB
Atlanta Metro
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on October 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I’m a big fan of the fine dining sister restaurant Cara & the Cafe was every bit as delicious & lovely! The Chanler is just a magical spot & the chef & staff are extraordinary!
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Laurie
Greater Boston
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on October 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had an unforgettable meal with family at Cafe. The food, as always is delicious and presented so beautifully. Our service was attentive. The entire team could not be nicer. This is the best experience in Newport.
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LeahG
Portland
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
What a lovely venue for a special occasion. My family and I enjoyed the special treatment for dinner. Vegetarian options are appreciated. Staff are professional and helpful. Decor is lovely - bathrooms are worth the trip! Will return.
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Courtmac
Mobile
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was first class. The view was unparalleled.
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AsiaG
New York Area
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Enjoyed a lovely afternoon having a delicious lunch on a gorgeous day in Newport! The Chanler is a must see if you want to experience the timeless elegance of the gilded beauty of old Newport!
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MichaelT
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
celebrated our wedding anniversary here and the drinks and the food along with the service was exceptional. we plan on going back again soon and must go next summer to enjoy the outside patio.
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OpenTable Diner
Charleston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful! Would recommend if you are staying at the Chanler
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OpenTable Diner
Alabama
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing. Alex was so attentive and personable and made our experience so nice. Food was amazing as well.
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Keedesign
Philadelphia
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on October 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Chanler Cafe is our most favorite place in Newport! We have been coming to Newport for 48 years and remember The Chanler when it was Cliff Walk Manor! The Chanler Cafe is exceptional, if I could give it 10 stars I would! I think it is the BEST place for the highest quality food, ambience and service in Newport, hands down! This recent visit we were celebrating my birthday, my hubby's birthday and our 48th wedding anniversary all in one. It was truly the best, most relaxing and fulfilling 3 hours of our entire 6 day visit to Newport. Our server Alex was exceptional and Meghan, was delightful, both were very attentive and accomodating! We appreciate the special treats they served us for our celebration! Thank you, Chanler and staff, for your outstanding service and attention to detail, you never disappoint us! We will be back soon.
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AlvinY
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Good food , good view and good service I came here 3 times this year and really liked it.
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent as usual. Wait staff was friendly, attentive, and food delicious. I’m
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BarbD
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on October 1, 2023
overall2food3service1ambience4
We arrived a there were multiple cars/vans parked in the circle entrance and no one was moving these empty vehicles. We waited for the valet for some time and eventually a person came out and asked us to park our car. we decided to park ourselves. Once inside, we waited 10 minutes to be seated in the Cafe. When no one came to the hostess stand, I went to the front desk for assistance. A gentleman said someone would be with us but things were unsettled because “the place was bought an hour ago. New owners.” Waited another 5 minutes and then the hostess seated us. Our waiter was slow in coming to the table but took our drink and dinner order. We both had the same pasta dish and after 30 minutes, we asked about the status. Our waiter left and brought it out immediately. Both were not hot. Obviously sitting on the counter. Because it took too long to receive, we chose not to send back. Throughout the evening, we had a hard time getting the attention of our waiter, as opposed to the 2 teenage girls sitting at the next table. The hostess, several wait staff (including our waiter), kitchen staff, plus the chef continued to visit their table. We suspect they must have been the new owners daughters as they definitely enjoying all the fawning. Our disappointment was compounded by the fact that we were looking forward to a special evening to commemorate our wedding 9 years earlier, which was held at The Chanler. The hotel is a real jewel in Newport’s crown and I hope the standards can be raised again to the previous level that we experienced. Thank you, Barbara Drake
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KatrinaK
Greater Boston
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on October 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food, beverages, and service at the Chanler cafe was impeccable. The views from the Terrace were spectacular. We eagerly await our next visit to this fine establishment.
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MichaelT
Washington DC
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on September 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Chanler is a must do on all our trips to Newport. Whether a full-blown dining experience of Cava or the more casual options at The Cafe, the ambience, food, service and overall experience is always wonderful!!!
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JoanneW
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 23, 2023
overall3food2service2ambience5
Two of us ordered the GARGANELLE, braised lamb pasta. The flavor was delicious but there was only one piece of lamb in my serving and two in the other. Also, the food was warm, not hot. It seemed the dish had sat under the warming lights for awhile; the thick grated cheese that was sprinkled on the top had melted. The SEAFOOD COOKPOT* was ordered by another person in our party and it was excellent. Also, our service was excellent until 8PM when the Cara diners arrived. Then whoever was available, waited on us. The atmosphere was beautiful.
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Gulten
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I love this place because of the nice ocean view, small quiet place. Staff is very polite. I can find my favorite salad here
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Epicure
Portland
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and service was excellent. Our server Alex was fantastic and the view excellent.
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Simone2
San Francisco
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on September 19, 2023
overall5food5service3ambience5
Our waiter was not very attentive but Meghan and the rest of the staff were wonderful. Still our favorite restaurant in Newport.
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Mimi
Greater Boston
27 reviews
vip
1.0
27 reviews
Dined on September 17, 2023
overall1food2service1ambience4
We've been to the Chanler many, many times, and this was the worst experience we've had, ever, probably in any restaurant. The reservation was for a special Harvest celebration of the Chanler's 20th anniversary, a prix fixe dinner. The cocktail hour started at 5pm and was lovely; about 120 people on the lawn. At 6 pm we were seated at long shared tables, and there was about 15 minutes of speeches. After that we waited 45 minutes for our first course (burrata and vegetables, quite good). Note this was served cold, so why it would take 45 minutes to serve is already a concern. We had to hunt down a server to order wine, as they all disappeared between courses, and there weren't enough to begin with. Nearly an hour passed before the second course, and since it was dark by that time we couldn't see what we were eating but it was a mediocre seafood-pasta dish. Just before 9 pm (at this point we had been seated for nearly 3 hours) we received side dishes to pass, and they were cold. No entree yet. Finally the entrees came out, piecemeal and also cold. By this time, 3 hours after being seated, everyone was pretty much over the experience, such as it was, and we left without dessert, which was unfortunate because we were celebrating my husband's birthday. This is such a sad situation, as the Chanler's restaurant service has slowly gone downhill, even before the pandemic. However, we've attended organized dinners there in the past that were quite good. I can't even imagine what went wrong, but the evening overall was definitely not up to the standards of any restaurant, let alone one in a property such as the Chanler.
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Doreen
San Francisco
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on September 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our experience at the Chanler was outstanding. The venue, food and service were all memorable. We will definitely be visiting again in the near future.
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Laurie
Greater Boston
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always an enjoyable experience. Delicious food, and fantastic service. Thank you.
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DennisB
Greater Boston
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on September 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Perfect evening celebrating a birthday! View is captivating, service impecable and food was so delicious!
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LisaR
New Orleans
40 reviews
vip
5.0
40 reviews
Dined on September 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Another wonderful meal with Chef Jasinski at the helm! Our server, Alex, was en pointe with making sure our meal was a great experience. Their house smoked salmon, pasta and seafood dishes are fresh and flavorful and you can't beat the view.
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FAQs

The Café at The Chanler is rated 4.7 stars by 776 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Nov 29, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

Experiences are available.

117 Memorial Blvd, Newport, RI 02840-3659

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Newport
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, French American, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Jacob Jasinski
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.thechanler.com/dining/the-cafe?nomob=yes
Phone number
(401) 847-2244

The Café at The Chanler

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

A Chanler Soirée for New Year’s Eve

Christmas Eve 4-Course Prix Fixe

Christmas Day 4-Course Prix Fixe

Menu

What 776 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

FAQs

How is The Café at The Chanler restaurant rated?

Is The Café at The Chanler currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information