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Ambiance - The Lawn Terrace, Newport, RI
Ambiance - The Lawn Terrace, Newport, RI
Ambiance - The Lawn Terrace, Newport, RI
Food - The Lawn Terrace, Newport, RI
Food - The Lawn Terrace, Newport, RI

The Lawn Terrace

4.8
4.8
2724 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
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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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 35 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
  • 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.
  • 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

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

NoiseModerate

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
  1. ByronC

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 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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  2. JamesB

    Fort Lauderdale

    29 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As usual the food was amazing and view with sunset did not disappoint.

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  3. Brat1016

    Greater Boston

    43 reviews

    4.0

    43 reviews

    Dined 3 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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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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  11. 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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  12. 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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  13. 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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  14. 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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  15. 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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  16. 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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  17. 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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  18. 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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  19. 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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  20. 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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  21. 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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  22. 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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  23. 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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  24. 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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  25. 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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  26. 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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  27. 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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  28. 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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  29. 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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  30. 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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  31. 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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  32. 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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  33. 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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  34. 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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  35. 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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  36. 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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  37. 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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  38. 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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  39. 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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  40. 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

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 35 times today
Google Map for The Lawn Terrace

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
  • 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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