Ambiance - The Lawn Terrace, Newport, RI

The Lawn Terrace

Name: The Lawn Terrace
Address: 590 Ocean Avenue, Newport, RI, United States, 02840
Telephone: (401) 849-3885
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8

2724 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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This time of year, The Lawn Terrace menu continues to be served daily from 11:30am - 3:00pm at indoor tables as well as at the Terrace Bar. By booking online, you're reserving an indoor table - while the covered terrace bar does not require or accept reservations.

We accept reservations of up to seven guests no more than two weeks in advance. Private events and overnight guests can book further as well.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Oct 1, 2023

10:00 PM

Booked 26 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
American, Seafood
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:30 am–3:00 pm Bar Daily 11:30 am–3:00 pm
Phone number
(401) 849-3885
Website
https://www.castlehillinn.com/dining/the-lawn
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
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.

Location
590 Ocean Avenue, Newport, RI 02840
Neighborhood
Newport
Parking details
Parking is available on-site, with optional valet service
Entertainment
Live music is featured on Sundays for our weekly ala carte brunch.
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 2,724 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

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.9Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Rhode Island
Best Ambiance
Rhode Island
Most Booked
Newport County
Best Overall
Newport County
Best Service
Newport County
Best Ambiance
Newport County
Great for brunch
Newport County
Great for fine wines
Newport County
Great for outdoor dining
Newport County
Romantic
Newport County
Great for scenic views
Newport County
Good for special occasions
Newport County
American
Newport County
Most Booked

2,724 Reviews

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ByronC
San Francisco
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food4service5ambience5
Reliable fantastic and the views are AMAZING! Wasn't too thrilled with the burger -- but everything else on the menu is awesome!
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JamesB
Fort Lauderdale
29 reviews
vip
5.0
29 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
As usual the food was amazing and view with sunset did not disappoint.
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Brat1016
Greater Boston
43 reviews
4.0
43 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall4food4service5ambience5
Server was excellent; attentive, knowledgeable, friendly. Food was good - prepared as ordered and arrived within a reasonable time. View is perfection - couldn’t have asked for a better day and view. Prices are exorbitant…definitely a “special occasion” type of place…mean wasn’t anything to speak of (burger, soda, split order of chips with onion dip) and bill totaled $50.
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OpenTable Diner
Orlando
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall4food5service5ambience5
This is a wonderful place. . . sitting outside is so special EXCEPT the bees everywhere were a real annoyance!!
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Maggie
Greater Boston
24 reviews
vip
3.0
24 reviews
Dined on September 22, 2023
overall3food3service2ambience5
Super popular place / gone for years and years. Burgers not as good as they used to be, menu is shorter and bartenders were unfriendly and unhappy. Seems there weren’t enough to deal with the success of the place and it showed.
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Povowife
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a really great time at Castle Hill eating at the Lawn Terrace. We made 2pm reservations, were seated promptly at 2, and received amazing service from Nicole. Great recommendations for food selections and she had the perfect balance of attentiveness. Really really great time!
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CherylW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food, served efficiently, great view; lovely staff
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OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a wonderful lunch, food was great. Sat by the window overlooking the ocean was a plus. Great company!
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OpenTable Diner
Atlanta Metro
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely loved the lobster salad over the farm salad. Lots of variety in the salad. The view is spectacular. Their cappuccino is one of the best. Didn’t care for the cheesecake. Was an odd combination. My husband had the fried chicken sandwich and fries and loved it!
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LauraR
Los Angeles
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on September 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Extraordinary. One of my favorite top 10 restaurants. The view is unbeatable and the quality of the food matches the setting. This will be a regular visit for us.
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Travelingbliss
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The best spot to dine in Newport for views! You can also just grab a drink from the bar and sit on the lawn chairs.
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gc917
New York Area
29 reviews
vip
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on September 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and service with an outstanding view.
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PollyO
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great Service and the view is unbelievable! Would highly recommend!!
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JOanielb
New York Area
32 reviews
vip
4.0
32 reviews
Dined on September 14, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience3
Magnificent location and perfect weather, but a bee sting and the multitude of bees forced us to move indoors. Our waiter Nick most graciously found us a lovely table inside and we were able to continue ordering from The Lawn menu. As always the food and service were outstanding but it was a shame to miss the spectacular outdoor setting.
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MSNY
New York Area
28 reviews
vip
4.0
28 reviews
Dined on September 14, 2023
overall4food4service3ambience5
Lovely place and a “must” when in Newport. Welcoming staff, extensive wine list. Only complaint is that the entrees were served before we finished our appetizers. Poor coordination and a feeling of being rushed.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
10 out of 10. Love the food and cocktails!!! Worth the money. For cocktails: we enjoyed the house made Gin & tonic and Gold Rush - bourbon. Started with local oysters, the best Fig & Prosciutto flat bread, and their signature clam chowder. Then swordfish, grilled cheese sandwich with curried apple soup. On top of that, the view is incredible!
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cindyc
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 13, 2023
overall5food4service4ambience4
The service was outstanding. Menu was not sophisticated. Grilled cheese on the dinner menu. I would prefer gourmet. Very romantic. Sits on water
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ChristineW
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service. Always consistently good good. Nice staff
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ChelsyE
Greater Boston
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Pricey for what you get but you pay for the amazing view. Drinks are very overpriced.
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VioletD
Greater Boston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
For a total Newport experience, you must visit the lawn!
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Kathy
Greater Boston
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on September 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and ambiance are the best in Newport! The service is excellent as well!
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Tobe
New York Area
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on September 10, 2023
overall4food5service2ambience5
Unfortunately our order kept getting messed up but it’s always a beautiful place to eat outside on the terrace
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ReneeD
New York Area
15 reviews
vip
3.0
15 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2023
overall3food3service2ambience5
While the location, views and ambiance is beautiful, the service was very slow due to large private events that evening, and the food was mediocre. Given the price points, we were disappointed. I had been there a month ago and had a completely different fabulous experience. Disappointing.
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PamB
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a treat to visit Castle Hill. Our lobster roll was perfection. A true landmark in Newport. We were served well by a very pleasant young woman.
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OpenTable Diner
Vancouver
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food, service, and ambiance were excellent! We have to wait for extra 10 minutes, even with reservation, to be seated due to how busy the restaurant was. But, it was on Saturday of last summer weekend, so it’s understandable. We walked around the lawn, taking in the view and pictures while waiting, so it’s not a down moment. While all our dishes and cocktails were delicious, my husband was very impressed by their apple curry soup! It’s quite tasty. Highly recommended! We plan to go back to try their 4 courses dinner in fall.
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KerryO
Greater Boston
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2023
overall3food5service1ambience5
Our 2nd visit to the amazing restaurant, but very, very disappointed. We had 2pm reservations on the lawn, seated at 2:05. Ordered an appetizer approximately 2:10 and didn’t receive it until 3pm. Almost an hour later! Waitress was very nice, but told us our appetizers were lost and she reordered them. 50 minutes to wait for appetizers (chips w/ onion dip and hummus with veggies 🤔) , sorry but unacceptable. Waitress said they were working with a new menu today and understaffed. We were very disappointed that we were still charged for these appetizers. Or at least give us a credit to return for these appetizers!
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JeffA
Greater Boston
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on September 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always wonderful! Great food and service! Awesome view!!!
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MichaelL
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Perfect setting for an afternoon sitting in the sun. Food was outstanding as was the service.
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TarL
West Palm Beach
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on September 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Consistently wonderful: great food, terrific service, gorgeous location.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 8, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Beautiful ambiance and views, service was good however app and meals took over an hour to come out
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VictoriaK
Kansas City
54 reviews
vip
5.0
54 reviews
Dined on September 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
As usual it did not disappoint. We were sad to see the corn dip off the menu but new additions good. Loved the tomato salad! Our server Nick was friendly, customer focused, remembered me from the day before which was sweet. Really enjoyed him. The view cannot be beat!!
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SUSANT
Pittsburgh
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on September 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Got a last minute lunch reservation on the patio overlooking the lawn and water. We were celebrating our wedding anniversary and the arrival of a new grandbaby! We were treated to a complimentary champagne toast to celebrate! Great little touch. will definitely come back when we are in town again,.
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JRWC
Washington DC
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The perfect spot to enjoy lunch. The view, food, service and ambiance are fabulous! Don't miss this spot
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EllBow
New York Area
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on September 7, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
The best view in the Northeast! With full view of Newport bridge, the harbor, and too many boats sailing by to count. The Terrace has impeccable service with lovely, skilled staff. The food is always a subtle spin on beloved classics that elevate the fare to match the surroundings. If you want, you can enjoy drinks on the lawn as well. A gorgeous experience and one not to miss when in Newport.
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KarenM
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We have been visiting Newport at least once a year for 15 years. We love Castle Inn and always visit The Lawn at the very least for sunset and a cocktail. The only disappointment this visit was there were no chairs to sit and have a cocktail and watch the sunset prior to our dinner reservation. There were roped off areas for your new reservations for goups; however we’re not being used!! The food and atmosphere never disappoints.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Incredible meal, great atmosphere and perfect to have a drink on the lawn beforehand!
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HowardH
Greater Boston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a lovely outdoor meal with our relatives by the bay and loved every minute of it. The server was superb, the food delicious and the atmosphere unsurpassed.
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Barbara
Greater Boston
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on September 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was as outstanding as the view and the service. One of the special, a grilled cheese with braised beef, was so delicious! Never disappoints!
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JamesB
New Orleans
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome venue, beautiful views, accommodating service… worth the pleasant drive
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JackieB
Greater Boston
3 reviews
vip
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 4, 2023
overall4food3service5ambience5
It was a beautiful day, and a beautiful location, but I’m a little disappointed in my meal. I did reach out to the restaurant and I have not heard back yet. And no manager ever came over to the table. My chicken dish was not supposed to be spicy, and it was extremely spicy, which brought tears to my eyes and left my mouth burning. I have been trying to find out what happened, which I thought they would let me know… but after that happened I really wasn’t hungry, but I ordered another dish. The rest of our party had already finished, by the time my food came. I was a little disappointed that I was charged for that dish. Other than that I would definitely go back. But again, I honestly thought that somebody should’ve came over to the table…. I have chatted with a few people about this, and they all think the same.
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

The Lawn Terrace is rated 4.8 stars by 2724 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

Oct 1, 2023

10:00 PM

Booked 26 times today

590 Ocean Avenue, Newport, RI 02840

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Newport
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:30 am–3:00 pm Bar Daily 11:30 am–3:00 pm
Cuisines
American, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Parking is available on-site, with optional valet service
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Andy Taur
Entertainment
Live music is featured on Sundays for our weekly ala carte brunch.
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.castlehillinn.com/dining/the-lawn
Phone number
(401) 849-3885
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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The Lawn Terrace

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

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Menu

What 2,724 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing

Screening

FAQs

How is The Lawn Terrace restaurant rated?

Is The Lawn Terrace currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

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